International Dinners
We have completed our sixth season of international dinners. This year was phenomenal in building relationships, trust, faith, and encouragement. Each week between 150–200 friends joined us for the meal. We had friends from 27 different countries in attendance. There is no way to build better international relationships than by sharing a meal with those from different cultures. This we did in major ways during the 2007–2008 season.
We give a big "Thank You" to the many volunteers who joined together to make the service seamless. From the moment young people walked in the door to register, all the way through serving the food, picking up the used dishes, cleaning up the room, even driving students back to their condos—every part of the night was made possible by dedicated and caring men and women. We also had help from the Boy Scouts, the Park City Ambassadors, Park City Rotary (Sunrise), and from members of just about every church in town. We also greatly thank Windy Ridge Restaurant for their HUGE donation of food each week—bringing in pizzas and salads and desserts to feed over 100 people! And we thank Burger King for the "Whoppers and fries" and Grub Steak for the delicious beef ribs.
We are now engaged in helping our international friends get packed and head out of town. Many hope to return. Many will not come here again, and we pray for each of them. Next year's issues will be the same—only intensified. So we seek your insights and wisdom to better serve those who come to Park City to serve us. Stay in touch and thank you to all who made the 1800 meals served as memorable as ever!