The 2008 Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 25, marks the 50th year that Burden United Methodist Church congregation has worked hard to deliver a scrumptious meal and a great sale with handmade arts and crafts, homegrown goods and a wide-array of services.

A Walnut Valley Festival t-shirt quilt, made by the ladies of Burden UMC, promises to create much interest at this year’s auction. The beautiful queen-sized quilt has 20 blocks made from festival t-shirts from various years.
On sale will also be a ‘Red Hat’ wall-hanging, a baby quilt & pillow, hand carved Santa, many crafts, homegrown products and tasty homemade baked goods. The Country Store opens at 4 p.m. John and Justin Brazle will begin the auction at 7 p.m.

Chairpersons Janelle Tatum and Debbie Martin have planned the menu: Grandma Tatum’s Meatloaf or Smoked Pork Loin (prepared by James Brown of “Paddle Foot BBQ” in Atlanta), along with a salad bar, ultra mashed potatoes, green beans, pie and drink. Serving begins at 5 p.m. and is priced at $7 or $3.50 for kids 10 & under.

This event marks the beginning of another great year of programs, projects and missions for the church located at 6th and Oak. Missions earmarked from the evening’s proceeds include the United Methodist ‘Bridges to the Future’ campaign and other mission projects.

Come and enjoy great food, fellowship and the fun of Lord’s Acre 2008. The evening, and all the work that goes into it, is done with love and is dedicated to God’s glory in the church, the community and the world.

For more information call Pastor Jimmy Taylor at 620-438-2357 or chairpersons Marian and Bob Hedges at 438-2282.