2013 Chili Cook-off = Fun.

     Last night we had our annual AUMC Chili Cook-off.  The cook off is a great time for the church to get together and do a few things.  First, we all fellowship with one another.  Second, we all get to eat lots and lots of chili.  (Some people occasionally eat a little too much)  Third, it is a fund raiser for our church. (most get very competitive)  We raised over $9000 last night with all of the proceeds going towards the new Job Skills Training Center.
     There are awards given out for people's choice (most money raised), best tasting, best decorated table, and the judges choice award.  Now for the last few years the youth have participated in the event by making chili and decorating a table but as I mentioned the raising money aspect gets pretty competitive so we haven't won anything.....until now.  Last night for the first time the YOUTH WON A TROPHY!!!  The youth received the Judges choice award for the most spirited team.  We all dressed up as football players and "yell" leaders.  (Thomas Tigner asked if we could be called yell leaders instead of cheerleaders.)  Now we would have not won except for the fact that the youth marched and went around the CLC throughout the night doing cheers and making a lot of noise.  I believe their most popular cheer went something like this:
     Our chili's hot, hot
     Your chili's not, not
Ann Crocker said it seemed a lot louder than in years past and we attributed that to the spirit that the youth had for the event.  All in all the youth had fun, acted a little goofy, and it made the event memorable.  And all the money raised for the event went towards a worthy cause and one of our goals here at AUMC.  I hope everyone had as much fun as all of the youth did.  And hey the youth can proudly display their trophy in the youth building as a reminder as how spirited they are.  Well done everyone!!!

Grace & Peace
Kevin