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Epworth UMC holds 28th Annual Community Thanksgiving meal
Gathered behind a turkey display are (l-r) chef Juan Escamilla, coordinator Reber Whitner and kitchen chef Cara Wilson.
December 2, 2018
Epworth United Methodist Church held its 28th Annual Community Thanksgiving dinner Nov. 22 in Rehoboth Beach. The dinner drew over 750 guests, and volunteers packed over 350 take-out boxes. The professional kitchen cooked 60 turkeys and 200 pounds of potatoes; 262 pies were donated and 183 volunteers made it all happen.
Gathered behind a turkey display are (l-r) chef Juan Escamilla, coordinator Reber Whitner and kitchen chef Cara Wilson.
Enjoying the meal together are (l-r) Anthony and Jackie Moyer, M.C. Justice, and Eric and Cherith Snyder.
Ready for their pumpkin pie are (l-r) Wendy Hager, Joame Xing and Bob Wolhar.
David Gaynor enjoys Thanksgiving with his father, Guerra.
Three generations of volunteers are hard at work at the dinner. Shown are (l-r) Nina Wilkinson, Marcia Esposito, Corey Kennedy and Michael Kennedy. In front is Amelia Kennedy.
Family and neighbors share Thanksgiving together. Shown are (l-r) John and Susan Walker, Marcia Wieclorfer, and Dick and Karen Kirkbridge.
The room stayed full throughout the day.
Volunteers Coles Marsh and Annette Stellhorn stayed busy loading the carry-out dinners.
Meeting new friends are (l-r) Ginny Refsnieer, Irene Clenny, Lisa Hartzell and Audrey Woods.
Smiling for the camera are Kris Whaley, left, and Mary Brittingham.
First-time volunteer Diane Issel serves Nate Warren a scoop of yams.
