February 27, 2020 - The First United Methodist Church of Center announces the winners of their second annual Soup and Chili Cook-off competition held Sunday, February 23 with proceeds benefiting the First UMC Missions Committee annual projects. The First UMC Missions Committee members extend their appreciation and gratitude to the participants entering the cook-off competition, to the Silent Auction donors for their prizes and to the congregation and community for supporting their fundraiser.
Becky Parfait (middle), First UMC Cookoff Coordinator presents
First Place Soup Category awards to
Team Soup Siblings - Harrison Lee and Victoria Lee
First Place People’s Choice awards were presented in the Soup, Chili and Gumbo categories and for the Best Decorated Table Space. The Soup, Chili and Gumbo winners received a plaque and handmade cutting boards; the Best Decorated Table Space winner received a plaque along with a condiment bowl set and spoons.
- Soup Category: Team Soup Siblings - Victoria Lee and Harrison Lee
- Chili Category: Team Not Wolf Brand Chili - Joe Bill Mettauer, Bill Holt and Steve Tinkle
- Gumbo Category: Ruby Everitt
- Best Decorated Table Space: Team Not Wolf Brand Chili - Donna Holt
Becky Parfait (middle), First UMC Cookoff Coordinator presents
First Place Chili Category awards to Team Not Wolf Brand Chili
Joe Bill Mettauer (left), Bill Hold (right) and Steve Tinkle (not pictured)
Becky Parfait (right), First UMC Cookoff Coordinator presents
First Place Gumbo Category awards to Ruby Everitt
Donna Holt (left) representing Team Not Wolf Brand Chili receives First Place awards for
Best Decorated Table Space from Becky Parfait, First UMC Cookoff Coordinator
The following are the Silent Auction prizes, donors and winners:
- $50 Gift Certificate to Vintage Junkie donated by Susan Gaddy: Meg Camp
- Fiona Large Crossbody Fossil Purse donated by Anonymous: Monica Dance
- Bird of Paradise Candle donated Anonymous: Ruby Everitt
- Painting by Wanda Samford donated by Jerry Samford: Janelle Gibson
- Yankee Candle and Raining Love Water Fountain donated by Anonymous: Janelle Gibson
- Blanket, Pillow and Candy donated by Dazzle Me Pink and Blue: Karen Jones
- Perch Trap donated by Charlie's Perch Traps: Bob Lacher
- Diaper Bag donated by Dazzle Me Pink and Blue: Terri Lacher
- "Nearly Fall" 16 x 20 Painting donated by Terri Lacher: Melissa Lee
- Six Sessions Personalized Private Yoga donated by Polly Montemayor: Becky Parfait
- Deer Feeder donated by Jay Teske: Becky Parfait
- Homemade Sweet Treat Surprise donated by Tommye Hall McDonald: Becky Parfait
- "Jesus is Lord" yard signs (3) donated by Anonymous: Becky Parfait
- Haircut, Blow-dry and Style donated by Jennifer Youngblood/Primp Shop: Tresa Pearce
- "Cayman Sunrise" Painting donated by Johnny Montemayor: Rob Payne
- Movie Night Basket donated by Anonymous: Rob Payne
- thesak Leather Purse donated by Anonymous: Tresa Pearce
- "Michael's Lakeside" Painting donated by Johnny Montemayor: Stephen Shires
- "Austin Evening" 18 x 24 Watercolor Painting donated by Johnny Montemayor: Mary Lynn Tinkle
- 18 x 24 Watercolor Painting donated by Johnny Montemayor: Mary Lynn Tinkle
For more information about First United Methodist Church, please contact Rev. Karen Jones at (936) 598-2707 or visit www.fumccentertx.org.
