On Tuesday night, January 6, we honored many of our volunteers with a dinner, music and for the first time, our new game show called ‘Wheel of a Fish Fry Fortune.’ There have been other volunteer appreciation events elsewhere in the diocese.
Upon arriving, each person received a ticket with a number. After thanking them for their selfless love and dedication I started calling numbers. After picking a wrapped present they spun the wheel. The pointer on the wheel landed on slots with creative instructions on what they needed to do with their gifts. All had a great time. One volunteer mentioned she always wanted to play the game as seen on TV but “not after tonight!”
Our dinner menu included an Italian pasta salad, an Italian roast beef hoagie sandwich and our own homemade forest berry gelato. We have been experimenting as we get set to open a coffee and gelato shop in our main office later this year. The proceeds will be used to help needy individuals and families that come to us in crisis.
The music was provided by ‘Ashley and I (And the Other Guy).’ This talented trio is made up by Ashley Anderson, Drew Miller and Greg Florence. Many songs were played and sung including a touching one written by Drew about his grandparents he never met with the hope that only God gives in seeing them in the next life followed by everyone singing ‘Silent Night.’
I cannot thank our many volunteers from Imperial, Hastings, Lincoln and Auburn enough for all they do for Jesus who lives in the poor and needy. I know the only reason they volunteer at CSS is because of their love of God and His presence in their neighbor. If anyone is interested in becoming a volunteer at CSS, please contact us via our website, cssisus.org. Have a blessed 2015!
