Court Street Church holds annual Women and Girls Banquet

AUBURN — Following a decades-long tradition, Court Street Baptist Church held its annual Women and Girls Banquet May 3 at the church.
Marge Muise welcomed the group with prayer and introduced Donna Crook, who recognized member Hester Gilpatric for her dedication.
For many years, Gilpatric spearheaded the meal planning for what was originally called the Mother/Daughter banquet, featuring delectable meals served family style. This year’s repast included roast pork and gravy, homemade apple sauce, four-bean salad, mashed potatoes, carrots and dessert. The men of the church helped prepare and serve the meal as well as handle cleanup duties.
Jan Ryder read a poem she wrote and dedicated to mothers, followed by Muise’s reading a book for children titled “I Am Small” by Emma Dodd.
Following the meal, Connie Bishop was honored as Woman of the Year, and “Friends of the King” musical group provided the entertainment. The Women and Girls Banquet is held each year on the first Friday of May.

PHOTO: Donna Sweetser of Auburn, a former Woman of the Year herself, and her granddaughter, Elizabeth Galway, enjoyed the Women and Girls Banquet May 3 at Court Street Baptist Church. (Submitted photo)