Ministry uses dinner as outreach

By Derrick Forsythe, Record Staff Writer
Posted 11/7/19

Warrenton resident Rob Duren has always looked for unique ways to share his faith with others. About seven years ago he decided to take an idea he heard was becoming popular in the South and …

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Warrenton resident Rob Duren has always looked for unique ways to share his faith with others.About seven years ago he decided to take an idea he heard was becoming popular in the South and incorporate it locally at his place of worship, Grace Bible Church.“With Warrenton being a rural community, there are a lot of people who hunt and fish,” said Duren. “I found that a lot of guys who hunt have their one favorite recipe they like to show off. They enjoy getting together and eating wild game and trying different things.”This Saturday, Feb. 25, he will once again host the Wild Game Dinner, which has become a hit among local outdoorsmen and just adventurous eaters in general.Grace Bible Church will have a carry-in dinner featuring various types of wild game, including a mystery meat.As in past years, the event will welcome a guest speaker from the hunting world.This year Lyle Sinkey, the videographer for “Duck Commander,” will share his testimony and stories about his work with the crew from “Duck Dynasty.”“We always try to bring in a speaker involved in the outdoor industry so we can appeal to people and reach out to draw an audience,” said Duren. “We’ve had people attend from not only Warrenton but as far away as Bowling Green or Cuba, Mo.”Duren says previous speakers have commented on the smorgasbord of selections offered at the local event, as compared to others around the country.“Depending on where it’s at, we will have a lot of deer meat and fish,” he said. “They’ve commented that we always have a really good variety.”Duren said there will be some new dishes featured on the menu this time, including specialties like duck egg rolls, crane stew and a deep-dish pizza made from goose pepperoni and deer sausage.In years past, attendees have tried beaver, quail, dove, camel and farm-raised coyote.“We’re finally going to have somebody that’s bringing barbecued coon,” said Durn. “That’s kind of a staple at a lot of wild game dinners.”This year’s event begins at 5:30 p.m. and is free to the public. Bringing a dish is not required, but guests are welcome to share their unique cuisines.“If they have a favorite dish they like to show off, feel free to bring it,” said Duren.Wild Game Dinner


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