First Baptist Annual Jan. 1 Lunch for Those in Need Saturday
Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at 8:52PM Greg Wilson/Anderson Observer
First Baptist Church of Anderson will serve their annual New Year's Day community meal for our friends and neighbors in need, Monday beginning at 11:30 a.m. in the church gym.
The meal, free to all, will include a hearty lunch with chicken breast, potatoes, green beans, bread and dessert. Free warm blankets will also be available, along with special Bibles and coloring books available for the children.
"Serving our neighbors who struggle with food insecurity has long been one of First Baptist’s ways of engaging with our community," said First Baptist Pastor Dr. Josh Hunt. COVID-19 made that need more pronounced and forced us to adapt the way we serve.
New Year's Day is not the only time the chuch serves those who are hungry. Every Saturday, year-round, the churches "Saturday Servants" ministry offers meals.
"In addition to our coordination efforts to serve hungry people every Saturday of the year, we always look forward to opening our doors to our neighbors as we begin each new year," said Hunt.
First Baptist is also providing rides to anyone in the Anderson area who does not have a way to get to the church for lunch. Contact the church office at 864-224-1622 to arrange a ride.