Mt. Vernon United Methodist Church, Champaign, will hold its 52nd annual fundraiser on Saturday, January 18, 2020 by serving up pancakes and sausage all day, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Last year, the men of the church served over 300 guests and sold the extra pounds of pork sausage processed from eight hogs, which were donated by a neighboring farmer, Mr. Robert Furtney. Although Mr. Furtney is not a member of the Mt. Vernon congregation, he has been donating the hogs and having them processed for the church for many years, returning a kindness encouraged by his father.
The annual fundraiser has become a popular event for many in the area, who find their way to this country church at the crossroads north of Champaign. It started out in 1968 as a ham and bean dinner and by 1971, the pancake and sausage meal was instituted.
The quality of the sausage and pancakes and hospitality brings people back year-after-year to enjoy the food and to visit with old friends. Last year the bulk sausage sold out the day of the event.
Proceeds from the pancake and sausage dinner are used to contribute to local service organizations: Cunningham Children’s Home, Chaddock (www.chaddock.org) Restoration Ministries, Mahomet Youth, Helping Hands, and Salt & Light, as well as some international missions the church sponsors.
Also, the women of the church hold a bake sale to raise money for their mission activities. There will be piles of cookies, candy, pies, and cakes prepared by the women. Guests will have a chance to purchase delicious desserts on their way out. Come early because these disappear quickly.
Mt. Vernon United Methodist Church is located at 2201 County Road 900 East, four miles north of Champaign, Illinois. For more information about the church, visit their website at www.mtvernon-umc.org, or call 217.493.2095.
