Chili Cookoff Brings Taste of the West to Christ Community Church

Christ Community Church members got chili. The annual Round-up day and chili cookoff attracted over 100 visitors, who enjoyed a music-filled service after a morning chili contest. Winners were announced by a panel of judges for first, second and third places. Over 15 chilis were entered into the contest, shared Travis Daggett, who leads the Christ Community Church’s house band and is also the son of Pastor OJ Philpot. The chili cookoff and following chuckwagon lunch has been a church tradition for 16 years, said Philpot. Before organizing the event at Christ Community Church, he shared he also hosted a chili cookoff at West End Christian Fellowship for 25 years. Chili judges included Provident Bank’s Justin Gilbert and Holly Wood, the Moreno Valley Chamber of Commerce’s Oscar Valdepeña and Quashnick Chiropractic’s Dr. Paul Quashnick. The chili cookoff is not a fundraiser, explained Philpot, but rather is designed for congregation members simply to enjoy. “It’s something fun we do and we hope it brings a little bit of outreach,” Philpot said. After the 10 a.m. church service, congregation members gathered for the chuckwagon lunch, where they were invited to sample all 18 chilis and also enjoy other eats like salad, cornbread and pies, all handmade by congregation members. [END] Round Up Day and Chili Cook Off Date: Sunday, October 20, 2013 Time: 8:45 a.m. Google Map Event Location: Christ Community Church of Moreno Valley Address: 24580 Sunnymead Blvd Moreno Valley CA 92553 Description: Winners will be announced at the beginning of the 10 a.m. service. At 11:30 there will be a Free chuck Wagon Luncheon. CONTACT INFO Phone: 951 924-8566 Christ Community Church of Moreno Valley, 24580 Sunnymead Blvd located in the Palm Plaza will hold their Annual Round-up Day and Chili Cook off on Sunday, October 20. Chili should arrive by 8:45 for judging by a panel of Clebrity Judges. Winners will be announced at the beginning of the 10 a.m. service. At 11:30 there will be a Free chuck Wagon Luncheon to sample some of the best chili in town. chuck wagon will not only featurew chili but Home Made Stew, Corn Bread pie, beverage, salad and more. Western Style Gospel Music will be featured at the Old Fashioned Service aS WELL AS DOWN HOME COUNTRY PREACHING. Prizes for the best Costumes. call 951 924-8566 for more information.