The Dorr Life Group had a very meaningful “Serve Day” at the Good Samaritan Inn 11/6. Meena did an amazing job gathering, preparing, and transporting the food for our Taco Bar. She and Allen got to work at the GSI kitchen several hours early to cook. So the preparations went fairly smooth. (There was some talk about burnt rice, but never mind that.) Many more of us showed up around 4:00 to help with desert, drinks, and heating up tortillas. The kids were there also, to lend a helping hand, and make fun of men in hairnets. With a full Life Group crew, dinner was served at 5:00. We almost made it look like we had prior training on a buffet service line.
When the lineup was finished, well, we ate too, and had a chance to sit and chat with everyone. We talked about kids, school, forgotten homework (woops), and the chocolate chip brownies. Soon it was cleanup time. Everyone pitched in and got that taken care of. The women were pleased with Jeff and Kurt’s dishwashing abilities.
The kitchen staff were a pleasure to work with. Joyce, who runs the kitchen, was so very helpful. She had solutions for everything. Which pan for this, which utensil for that, where can I dispose of burnt rice? Some of the women from the home were also there to help get dinner ready, and clean up after. We found that this is part of the program for many women at GSI, as they take an active part in the success of the overall mission.
Later Anastasia took us on a tour of the home, where we learned some about the daily routine there. We've known for years the Rescue Mission was doing great work, but seeing GSI up close really adds to that appreciation. We were happy for the opportunity to serve with these wonderful folks.
When the lineup was finished, well, we ate too, and had a chance to sit and chat with everyone. We talked about kids, school, forgotten homework (woops), and the chocolate chip brownies. Soon it was cleanup time. Everyone pitched in and got that taken care of. The women were pleased with Jeff and Kurt’s dishwashing abilities.
The kitchen staff were a pleasure to work with. Joyce, who runs the kitchen, was so very helpful. She had solutions for everything. Which pan for this, which utensil for that, where can I dispose of burnt rice? Some of the women from the home were also there to help get dinner ready, and clean up after. We found that this is part of the program for many women at GSI, as they take an active part in the success of the overall mission.
Later Anastasia took us on a tour of the home, where we learned some about the daily routine there. We've known for years the Rescue Mission was doing great work, but seeing GSI up close really adds to that appreciation. We were happy for the opportunity to serve with these wonderful folks.
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