News Release

ATWOOD — The Atwood Otterbein Church will host a community Chili Cook-Off from 4-7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7.

Awards will go to the best Firehouse Chili (hottest), Valentine’s Chili (sweetest), Adventurer’s Chili (most unique) and Best Overall (simply your fave). Individuals bringing chili for the competition are asked to have their chili in pots ready to serve by 3 p.m. in the church Fellowship Hall at 306 E. Main St., Atwood.

Individuals simply enjoying the chili can purchase a bottomless bowl for $5. Hotdogs will be available for $1. The church’s women’s organization will be providing a fundraising bake sale as dessert for the event. This is a goodwill bake sale. The women support local Christian nonprofits with financial donations and volunteerism.

Looking ahead, on Saturday evening, Oct. 28, the church will host a family trick-or-treat from 5-7 in the Fellowship Hall. The Atwood Fire Department will be hosting its trick-or-treat event at the same time.

Atwood Otterbein Church is affiliated with the Global Methodist organization. Pastor David Banning is conducting an adult Bible study, currently focused on the study of John, on Wednesday evenings from 5:30-7 in Fellowship Hall and on Zoom. The pastor may be reached at (574) 858-2291 or by email at [email protected]. The church’s website is atwoodotterbeinchurch.org and can be found on Facebook at Atwood Otterbein Church.