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Advent Feast 2026
Sunday, December 20, 2026 · 2:30pm
Fork & Plow Lavender Farm, 43601 Sorensen Road, Aguanga, CA 92536
Coordinator: Manda Bogers 951.500.6276
1st Stop - Garden (Manda Bogers > (951) 500-6276 Sign Up and contact Manda to find out what she needs you to bring.)
| # | Name | Contact | Bringing |
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| 1. | Gayle Diolazo | Sliced Persian cucumbers + cut celery | |
| 2. | Vanessa Bowley | Golden cherry tomatoes + baby carrots + colored sweet peppers sliced | |
| 3. | Susan Cochrane | Raspberries + blueberries + blackberries | |
| 4. | Alison Hougdahl | Honey + Candied Cashew Pomegranate Mix | |
| 5. | Shari Thorn | Candied almonds mix + Spanish olives + black olives | |
| 6. | Megan Purcell | Frozen diced mango + dried cranberries + dried chili mango | |
| 7. | Christine Chicoine | Candied pecans | |
| 8. | Lindsey Rogers | Plantain Crisps (Trader Joes) + Precut Apples | |
| 9. | Jolene McArthur | Guacamole | |
| 10. | Peanut butter filled dates | ||
| 11. | Emily Cederquist | Cut Strawberries (10 lbs) + Les Petites Carrots of Many Colors (quartered) | |
| 12. | Amy Howell | Dried Mangos (sugared) |
2nd Stop - Wilderness Wanderings (Sara Sommers (714) 393-7794 Sign Up and contact Sara for the recipe!!)
| # | Name | Contact | Bringing |
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| 1. | Susan Cochrane | (NEED 4) https://www.glowkitchen.com/2013/10/the-mother-of-all-dip-recipes/ | |
| 2. | Sarah Sommers | (NEED 2) Plain sourdough loaves | |
| 3. | Deloris Apadaca | (NEED 2) Plain sourdough loaves | |
| 4. | Christi Reilly | (NEED 2) olive sourdough loaves | |
| 5. | Vanessa Bowley | (NEED 2) sourdough loaves | |
| 6. | Smoked salmon Torta | ||
| 7. | Debrah Newman | Labneh jewels | |
| 8. | Nick Morrison | Middle Eastern Vegetable Salad (recipe from Sara) | |
| 9. | Michelle Bovee | Bacon + Blue Cheese Stuffed Dates | |
| 10. | Rebekah Baldwin | (NEED 2) https://www.thedeliciouscrescent.com/pomegranate-salsa-cheese-dip/ | |
| 11. | Jane Crum | Pita Bread 16 cut into 8ths (Homemade OR purchased from either Papa Feta or Ladera) | |
| 12. | Shoh Ueno | Anchovy Cristinis + dips | |
| 13. | Shari Thorn | Goat Cheese Appetizer with Honey, Fig, and Pistachios | |
| 14. | Sabrina Thorn | Lebneh with Confit Tomatoes and Garlic | |
| 15. | Sabrina Thorn | Grissini: homemade, thin, crunchy breadsticks (recipe from Bekah) | |
| 16. | Nick Morrison | Marinated Olives (Recipe from Sara) | |
| 17. | sundried tomato pesto torta (Recipe from Sara) | ||
| 18. | Alice | leeks with bacon + hazelnuts (Recipe from Sara) | |
| 19. | (NEED 2) https://southerncastiron.com/onion-tarte-tatin/ | ||
| 20. | Rebekah Baldwin | (NEED 2) https://southerncastiron.com/onion-tarte-tatin/ | |
| 21. | Christian | Focaccia (x2) | |
| 22. | Sabrina Thorn | Lavish Crackers (recipe from Sara) | |
| 23. | Pam Greer | Pita Bread 16 cut into 8ths (Homemade OR purchased from either Papa Feta or Ladera) | |
| 24. | Eden McGee | Middle Eastern Vegetable Salad (x2) |
3rd Stop - Exiles in Assyria (Zuppa Toscana Soup > Message Brooke Murphy +1 (951) 795-2626 for recipe)
| # | Name | Contact | Bringing |
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| 1. | Brooke Murphy | Zuppa Toscana Soup (Double Batch) | |
| 2. | Debrah Newman | Zuppa Toscana Soup (Double Batch) | |
| 3. | Kristin Cardwell | Zuppa Toscana Soup (Double Batch) | |
| 4. | Sarah Summers | Zuppa Toscana Soup (Double Batch) |
4th Stop - Exiles in Babylon (Maple Glazed Carrots with Pecans, Dried Cranberries, Pomegranate Arils and Thyme, > Lenny Pirschel (909) 744-7361 Message for recipe)
| # | Name | Contact | Bringing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Marney | Maple Glazed Carrots + Cranberries | |
| 2. | Steffen | Maple Glazed Carrots + Cranberries | |
| 3. | Kaitlin Acton | Maple Glazed Carrots + Cranberries | |
| 4. | Maria Alva | Maple Glazed Carrots + Cranberries | |
| 5. | Christina Begnaud | Maple Glazed Carrots + Cranberries | |
| 6. | Chopped Pecans (4.5 lbs) | ||
| 7. | Chopped Pecans (4.5lbs) | ||
| 8. | Pomegranate Arils (3lbs) | ||
| 9. | Pomegranate Arils (3lbs) | ||
| 10. | Fresh Thyme leaves (yields half cup of leaves once removed from stem) |
4th Stop (Roasted Pork + Rice Pilaf + Potato Dinner Rolls)
| # | Name | Contact | Bringing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Garrett Newman | Roasted Pork | |
| 2. | Belinda Watkins | Rice Pilaf | |
| 3. | Martin’s Potato Dinner Rolls (6 dozen) | ||
| 4. | Martin’s Potato Dinner Rolls (6 dozen) | ||
| 5. | Martin’s Potato Dinner Rolls (5 dozen) | ||
| 6. | Martin’s Potato Dinner Rolls (5 dozen) | ||
| 7. | Martin’s Potato Dinner Rolls (5 dozen) | ||
| 8. | Martin’s Potato Dinner Rolls (5 dozen) | ||
| 9. | Martin’s Potato Dinner Rolls (5 dozen) |
4th Stop (Apple Bourbon Chutney > Lenny Pirschel (909) 744-7361 Message for recipe and container)
| # | Name | Contact | Bringing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Lenny Pirschel | Apple Bourbon Chutney (double batch) | |
| 2. | Marney Powell | Apple Bourbon Chutney (double batch) | |
| 3. | Silvia Elder | Apple Bourbon Chutney (double batch) | |
| 4. | Jackie Hollander | Apple Bourbon Chutney (double batch) | |
| 5. | Apple Bourbon Chutney (double batch) | ||
| 6. | Apple Bourbon Chutney (double batch) |
5th Stop- A Child is born (Bring 4 dozen rich bite size desserts > Message Manda with any questions)
| # | Name | Contact | Bringing |
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| 1. | Christine Chicoine | Mini chocolate cheesecakes (4dozen) | |
| 2. | OREO TRUFFLES https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/food-cooking/recipes/a37826209/oreo-truffles-recipe/ | ||
| 3. | MINI CANOLI CUPS https://www.lovebakesgoodcakes.com/mini-cannoli-cups/ | ||
| 4. | Christine Chicoine | Mini vanilla bean cupcakes (4dozen) | |
| 5. | Apple Cider Donut Holes (Recipe from Manda) | ||
| 6. | Christine Chicoine | Mini Cheesecake fruit medley (4dozen) | |
| 7. | The Begnauds | Crème Brûlée | |
| 8. | Christine Chicoine | Tiramisu Cups (4 dozen) | |
| 9. | Lauren Purcell | Buckeyes | |
| 10. | Christine Chicoine | Pizelles- Anise, Chocolate & Gingerbread (12.5 dozen) | |
| 11. | Christmas Crack https://showmetheyummy.com/christmas-crack-recipe/ | ||
| 12. | Banana caramel pudding trifle (Recipe from Manda) | ||
| 13. | Cranberry orange mini cupcakes (2 dozen) Recipe from Manda | ||
| 14. | Amy Howell | Snickerdoodle Cookies | |
| 15. | Christine Chicoine | Mini vanilla bean cheesecakes(4 dozen) | |
| 16. | Christine Chicoine | Ginger Molasses Cookies |
5th Stop- A Child is Born (Champagne + Sparkling Cider Toast > (26) bottles of champagne + (14) bottles of Sparkling Cider are need > Please specify which item + how many bottles you will bring)
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Water and Ice (Needed ahead of time > Contact Manda Bogers (951) 500-6276 about details/amounts)
| # | Name | Contact | Bringing |
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| 1. | Watkins | 100 lbs ice | |
| 2. | 15 gallons water | ||
| 3. | 15 gallons water |
Bottled Beverages in Bulk (Base ingredients needed ahead of time for various beverages made on site >Ask Manda (951) 500-6276 for more information)
| # | Name | Contact | Bringing |
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| 1. | (7) bottles of Trader Joe’s Honeycrisp Apple Cider https://www.traderjoes.com/home/products/pdp/100-honeycrisp-apple-cider-unfiltered-053902 | ||
| 2. | (7) bottles of Trader Joe’s Honeycrisp Apple Cider https://www.traderjoes.com/home/products/pdp/100-honeycrisp-apple-cider-unfiltered-053902 | ||
| 3. | Angela Froistad | (7) bottles of Trader Joe’s Honeycrisp Cider | |
| 4. | *Bottle of Baileys Irish Cream | ||
| 5. | *Bottle of Jameson whiskey |
Setup Day Before (Saturday 8:30am-3:30pm at Fork & Plow Lavender Farm; Light Breakfast and full LUNCH PROVIDED (25 people NEEDED))
| # | Name | Contact | Bringing |
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| 1. | Brad Bogers | Cheerful heart | |
| 2. | Isaiah Thorn | Cigars | |
| 3. | Jeff Reilly | ||
| 4. | The Cederquists | ||
| 5. | Johnny Wolfe | ||
| 6. | Mike & Avery | ||
| 7. | Dave + Jack Purcell | ||
| 8. | Adam Barret | ||
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Parking Attendants (Arrive by 1:30pm (4 people NEEDED))
| # | Name | Contact | Bringing |
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| 1. | Johnny Wolfe | ||
| 2. | Froistads | ||
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Trash + Restroom Monitors (15 MINUTE SHIFTS - Emptying trash cans + refilling liners periodically + monitoring restrooms for trash + restocking toilet paper/paper towels)
| # | Name | Contact | Bringing |
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| 1. | GARDEN (END of 1st Stop)- move trash cans to second stop area after the buffet table + empty any full bags + replace with new liner bag + tie full bag and take up to the big dumpster + check bathrooms | ||
| 2. | WILDERNESS WANDERINGS (END of 2nd Stop) - empty bags, refill liners in cans , and take up your the big dumpster + check bathrooms are clean; restock supplies if needed (post out of order sign if full) | ||
| 3. | EXILES IN ASSYRIA (END of 3rd Stop)- empty bags, refill liners in cans, take tied trash bag up to big dumpster + check bathrooms are clean; restock supplies if needed (post out of order sign if full) | ||
| 4. | BABYLON (MIDDLE of dinner) -empty bags, refill liners in cans, take tied trash bag up to big dumpster + check bathrooms are clean; restock supplies if needed (post out of order sign if full) | ||
| 5. | BABYLON (END of dinner) -empty bags, refill liners in cans, take tied trash bag up to big dumpster + check bathrooms are clean; restock supplies if needed (post out of order sign if full) | ||
| 6. | BABYLON (END of dinner) -empty bags, refill liners in cans, take tied trash bag up to big dumpster + check bathrooms are clean; restock supplies if needed (post out of order sign if full) | ||
| 7. | A CHILD IS BORN (MIDDLE of dessert)- empty bags, refill liners in cans, take tied trash bag up to big dumpster + check bathrooms are clean; restock supplies if needed (post out of order sign if full) | ||
| 8. | END OF NIGHT (FINAL CLEANUP)-empty ALL bags + take tied trash bag up to big dumpster + bring trash cans up to pebbled road by dumpster + check bathrooms are clean | ||
| 9. | END OF NIGHT (FINAL CLEANUP)-empty ALL bags + take tied trash bag up to big dumpster + bring trash cans up to pebbled road by dumpster + check bathrooms are clean |
Church Items to Clean (At the end of the night, take home items to clean and return to church)
| # | Name | Contact | Bringing |
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| 1. | (4) Dinner chafing pans | ||
| 2. | (4) dinner chafing pans | ||
| 3. | (4) dinner chafing pans | ||
| 4. | Lindsey Rogers | (4) dinner chafing pans + serving utensils | |
| 5. | Lindsey Rogers | (3) silver dinner salad bowls + (1) oval chafing pan | |
| 6. | Brooke Murphy | (2) soup pots + ladles | |
| 7. | Mulled wine and hot cider pots + ladles | ||
| 8. | (2) crates wine glasses | ||
| 9. | (2) crates wine glasses | ||
| 10. | (1) crate wine glasses (not full crate) | ||
| 11. | Bin of 1/2 the Garden Dishes | ||
| 12. | Bin of 1/2 the Garden Dishes | ||
| 13. | Manda Bogers | Garden Stop Table Cloths | |
| 14. | Manda Bogers | Soup Stop Table Cloths | |
| 15. | 8 Rectangular Dinner Buffet Tablecloths | ||
| 16. | Lenny Pirschel | 8 Circular Dining Table Cloths | |
| 17. | 8 Circular Dining Table Cloths | ||
| 18. | 8 Circular Dining Tablecloths | ||
| 19. | Debrah Newman | Dessert Stop Rectangular Table Cloths (7) | |
| 20. | Manda Bogers | All table runners | |
| 21. | Manda Bogers | Dessert Dishes | |
| 22. | Wilderness Stop Tablecloths | ||
| 23. | Bin Wilderness Dishes | ||
| 24. | Tessa Clem | (1) 3 gal water dispenser | |
| 25. | Tessa Clem | (2) 5 gal water dispensers | |
| 26. | Tessa Clem | Coffee percolator |
Clean Up/Tear Down MEN + WOMEN (Many hands make light work! Sign your family up or find a friend to team up with! For on-site directions/questions look for Nicole Schleiger, Adam Barret, Manda and Brad Bogers, Avery and Michael Duby)
| # | Name | Contact | Bringing |
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| 1. | Fold/Stack Chairs | ||
| 2. | Fold/Stack Chairs | ||
| 3. | Fold/Stack Chairs | ||
| 4. | Fold/Stack Chairs | ||
| 5. | Clear Trash + Wine Glasses from the Tables | ||
| 6. | Gather Dining Table Decor (into separate piles categorized by item) | ||
| 7. | Gather Dining Table Decor (into separate piles categorized by item) | ||
| 8. | Gather Dining Table Decor (into separate piles categorized by item) | ||
| 9. | Pack LED candles (batteries removed from tapers) | ||
| 10. | Pack candle holders | ||
| 11. | Pack glass candle holders | ||
| 12. | Take down netted lights from bushes + battery pack lights from garlands (remove batteries) fold and pack | ||
| 13. | Dessert table cafe light removal | ||
| 14. | Gather + Separate tablecloths/runners (clean vs soiled/wet) into clear bags | ||
| 15. | Fold/Roll Dinner Tables | ||
| 16. | Fold/Roll Dinner Tables | ||
| 17. | Fold/Roll Dinner Tables | ||
| 18. | Fold/Roll Dinner Tables | ||
| 19. | Fold/stack Rectangular Tables (dinner buffet) | ||
| 20. | Fold/stack Rectangular Tables (champagne/cider area) | ||
| 21. | Fold/stack Rectangular Tables (dessert buffet) | ||
| 22. | Fold/Stack Rectangular Tables (wilderness buffet/stop 2) | ||
| 23. | Fold/stack Rectangular Tables (Soup Stop) | ||
| 24. | Cleanup Dessert Table Decor | ||
| 25. | Heaters (turn off propane, move heaters) | ||
| 26. | Heaters (turn off propane, move heaters) | ||
| 27. | Pack mulled wine/cider stove | ||
| 28. | Cleanup Mulled WIne/Cider Bar | ||
| 29. | Collect Wreaths signs + Shepard Hooks from the 5 stops | ||
| 30. | Collect Vases from scattered farm tables |
Notes from Manda
Dear Church Family,
Once again, our beloved Advent Feast will be graciously hosted by Buck and Belinda Watkins at their breath taking and inviting property in Aguanga on December 20th at 2:30pm.
In preparation for this progressive dinner where we trek all around their beautiful farm tracing God's people from Garden residents to exiles, culminating in the birth of our Savior, we will be taking sign ups for help with the many food items at each of the stops, and for the various services needed for such merriment. It takes a lot of hands to prepare this festive journey in food and faith, and set up an event of this size, as well as clean it up after. If you are able, please consider signing up in several areas.
Hot Cider and Mulled Wine will be concocted ahead of time at the farm. Please consider signing up to bring bulk ingredients needed for those beverages.
Please also bring a bottle of wine or sparkling cider to share with the meal.
It does get cold up there, so remember to bring warm layers.
PARKING IS LIMITED. PLEASE CARPOOL!
* Absolutely NO PARKING ON THE ROAD *
Thank you for helping us respect the Watkins' neighbors!
Appreciate all the help and look forward to celebrating with everyone!
- Manda Bogers
Make sure to RSVP HERE:
Once again, our beloved Advent Feast will be graciously hosted by Buck and Belinda Watkins at their breath taking and inviting property in Aguanga on December 20th at 2:30pm.
In preparation for this progressive dinner where we trek all around their beautiful farm tracing God's people from Garden residents to exiles, culminating in the birth of our Savior, we will be taking sign ups for help with the many food items at each of the stops, and for the various services needed for such merriment. It takes a lot of hands to prepare this festive journey in food and faith, and set up an event of this size, as well as clean it up after. If you are able, please consider signing up in several areas.
Hot Cider and Mulled Wine will be concocted ahead of time at the farm. Please consider signing up to bring bulk ingredients needed for those beverages.
Please also bring a bottle of wine or sparkling cider to share with the meal.
It does get cold up there, so remember to bring warm layers.
PARKING IS LIMITED. PLEASE CARPOOL!
* Absolutely NO PARKING ON THE ROAD *
Thank you for helping us respect the Watkins' neighbors!
Appreciate all the help and look forward to celebrating with everyone!
- Manda Bogers
Make sure to RSVP HERE:
Sign up online at perfectpotluck.com/KWZC4188