By KATHY PAULSEN
Staff Writer
In 1621, the Plymouth colonists and Wampanoag Indians shared an autumn harvest feast that is acknowledged today as one of the first Thanksgiving celebrations in the colonies. For more than two centuries, days of thanksgiving were celebrated by individual colonies and states.
This year, mindful there are people in the area who may be alone as they don't have family in the area to celebrate the day with a special dinner, fellowship and fun is being planned at the Victory Life Church in Geneva.
The members of the church hope that people will join them for a Community Thanksgiving Dinner of turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes and gravy, cranberries, pumpkin pie and all the fixings starting at noon and continuing until around 2 on Thanksgiving Day.
All are invited for the free will Thanksgiving dinner. The dining hall at the Victory Life Church, 105 2nd Street NE, holds about 54 people, but there is always room for more. They are praying for 100!It is hoped people will want to come and share Thanksgiving together and all are welcomed to come early.
What an opportunity to join others in thanks giving on this important day for food and fellowship! Come join the family at Victory Life!
Of course they would like to know, if possible, how many plan to join them for dinner. They want to prepare enough food for everyone.
Contact Pastor Diane Butler, 507-402-0960, or e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..