In the first phase of our “Come to the Table” journey, we spent time discovering what God has already done in our lives and in the world.

In Sunday School, we studied these actions of God from the first chapters of Genesis all the way to the vision of the new creation in Revelation.

But, since our journey is also about food, we turned our bible study into a five course progressive dinner.  At each course, we were reminded of ways God acted through human history and we talked about how our lives are different because of that. We hosted these dinners on two separate occasions and over 20 people participated in this unique opportunity.

A group of 11 met at the church for hors d’oerves provided by Mary Knock Sunday, Sept. 26. The Bible study began there and continued after each of five courses. The second course, Iowa Machine Shed potato soup, was served at Larry and Nancy Beyer’s home. We remembered that before God began creating, earth was a soup of nothingness (The Message). During the first round of meals, the soup course was hosted by Bud and Karen Vulysteke.

Charlotte Brecht was hostess for the third course, a delicious apple salad, in the community room at Prime Timers. With the apples we were reminded of our temptation to sin and our fall from grace. During the first round of meals, the salad course was hosted by Ron and Rosalie Shaull.

Janet Findlater prepared the main entree’, stuffed manicotti and garlic toast. As we shared in the meal, we remembered how Christ came to save us. During the first round of meals, the entree was hosted by Bob and Loy Walker.

The group study concluded at the church with sherbet and cookies provided by Julia Foster.

A lively discussion at each venue extended the time allotted but all agreed it was a fun and enlightening evening.

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