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WAVERLY – If you’re looking for something different than hot dogs and burgers this Labor Day, try the Waverly United Methodist Church’s Annual Bull Roast. The church and volunteers have been slow roasting beef over hot coals for 39 years, with the first roast taking place in 1969, according to church member and event coordinator Janet Beck. This year, they expect to serve over 700 people.
Along with beef, parsley potatoes, corn, baked beans, tomatoes, applesauce, rolls, homemade dessert and drinks will also be served. Tickets can be purchased at the door for adults at the cost of $10 and children under ten for $5. Food will be served at the church from 1 to 5 p.m., and takeout trays can be purchased as well.
Proceeds go toward the church. “Everything the church does to earn money, ten percent goes toward a ministry of the church,” Beck said. Church ministries include missionaries, local families in need, Christmas gifts, scholarships and a variety of others.
Waverly United Methodist Church also has another notable event to celebrate: a new pastor, Reverend Barbara Snyder, who church member Heather Bichler described as “a great person.” Beck added that the new pastor is also looking for ways to expand the church. Snyder has been in the pulpit since July 1.
Snyder said that for now she is, “feeling my way around, seeing what the community is looking for.” She went on to say that her priority is to “make disciples of Jesus Christ, to transform the world and to reach those who don’t know God yet. We want people to have the same joy and peace we have.”
Snyder has been pastoring churches in the area for 15 years, and said that she is looking forward to her first bull roast at her new church. “Since, I’ve gotten here, they (the congregation) have wanted to be a part of the community.” She noted that the church provided free ice cream to participants of the Waverly Community House Music on the Lawn.
Anyone interested in tickets should call Janet Beck at 587-3873