Continuing a decades-old holiday tradition in the Lakes Region, Hope Ministries of the First
United Methodist Church, with the help of the Laconia Rod and Gun Club, and many other
community members invite people to dinner on Christmas day (Wednesday, December 25) at
the church off of Route 11-A in Gilford.
     The dinner is for anyone who wants to share a part of their Christmas Day with others. All are
welcome – singles, couples or families. The doors of the Gilford/Laconia Methodist Church will
open at 12:30 for fellowship and appetizers. At 1:00 p.m. dinner will be served in the church’s
Fellowship Hall, featuring baked ham, vegetables, rolls and homemade desserts.
The meal is free but reservations are required. Please contact the church office at (603) 524-
3289 or email office.nhhope@gmail.com by Wednesday, December 18 th . If leaving a message,
include name, phone number and the number in your party. Church office hours are Tuesday
through Friday from 9:00am to 1:00pm.
     As always, volunteers are needed to help with set up on Tuesday, Dec 24 th and serving and
clean up on Wednesday, Dec 25 th . Please call Carol at 603 455-9455 if you are interested in
volunteering. Financial donations are appreciated to ensure this wonderful tradition continues.
Please drop off at the church office or mail to the church at Hope Ministries at FUMC, PO Box
7408, Gilford NH 03247.