And now... the REST of the story

One thing that didn't get mentioned yesterday is HOW we managed to feed 650 men, women, and children a delicious Easter meal when we only planned for 300.

The menu was fantastic. It was soup to start, pineapple glazed ham, scalloped potatoes, Caesar salad, fresh bread, and rice pudding for dessert.

All home-made by Melrose Place North! They even brought the multi-cultural society of Regina to help serve!

Just before we were about to serve the first 180 people this delicious dinner at the Albert Scott Community Centre, Ken said, "We have enough people in line for another full seating..."

So, off I trotted to speak to Chris Lygouriatis, Chef & Restauranter, extraodinaire. "Exactly how many can you feed if we make the food stretch?" (Normally there is SO much people end up taking half their plate home!)

"How many are out there?" glancing out the window at the line up to the end of the block...

"Um, how about an extra hundred? Can you do that?"

As the line kept growing, they assured me there was enough for all. I reminded Chris of the story where Jesus fed 5000 on 12 baskets of loaves and fishes. Miraculously, the baskets never emptied until the multitudes were satisfied.

"So, what if there were another TWO more seatings?? Do you want me to send some people home?"

"No. Don't send anyone home. Let them come."

With some talk, a trip to get more soup and ham, and some yogurt cups and cake for dessert, we fed the multitudes lined up around the block: over 400 men and women, and over 200 children. That's more than twice the amount we planned for.

And now you know... the REST of the story. Happy Easter to all.