Faith Lutheran Church of Bagley to holds successful 24th annual Christmas Day dinner
Faith Lutheran Church of Bagley served 290 meals through take-out, delivery and dine-in services at its 24th annual Christmas Day dinner on Wednesday, Dec. 25.
Community members gather for a meal of ham and scalloped potatoes at Faith Lutheran Bagley's 24th annual Christmas Day dinner on Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, at the church.
BAGLEY 鈥� Faith Lutheran Church of Bagley served 290 meals through take-out, delivery and dine-in services at its 24th annual Christmas Day dinner on Wednesday, Dec. 25.
Guests traveled from Grand Forks, Bemidji and the surrounding area to enjoy the dinner of ham, raisin sauce, scalloped potatoes, corn, lefse, dinner rolls, pumpkin cake, milk and coffee.
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Attendees left the church with a parting goodie bag containing an apple, some candy and other treats.
Faith Lutheran Church Bagley volunteers prepare take-away meals during the church's 24th annual Christmas Day dinner on Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024.
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The Christmas Dinner tradition at Faith Lutheran Bagley started in 2000. Then Pastor John Oman, Lila Strandlien and congregation member and retired chef Don Roberts presented the idea to the Bagley Ministerium and got the approval.
Each year, the organizers plan to serve around 300 meals, with their biggest year serving 320 people.
Event organizers Albert and Gladys Lueken wash dishes in the kitchen of Faith Lutheran Church Bagley after the 24th annual Christmas Day dinner on Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024.
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