where there's a party, there's a door prize

Door prizes.

Fedora Social House
Chick-fil-A
Red Robin
Cheddar's
Best Buy

the menu

appetizers, served with punch
Caramel Apple Dip and Fruit Dip, served with various fruits
Chili Con Queso Dip and Chicken Nacho Dip, served with tortilla chips and pita bread
Vegetable Dip, served with various fruits

main dish, served with tea and water
Brisket and Applewood Smoked Pork Loin
Mmm Cheesy Potatoes
Sweet Corn
Salad

dessert, served with coffee/hot cocoa from menu
Coconut-Almond Fudge Cups
Cheesecake Bites
Cupcakes

* all items subject to change

things you should know if you watched last week's episode of "The Office"

based on the episode "Murder"

Do we have to use an accent?
No. Unless you want to.

Is the mystery scripted?
No.

Will we stand in a circle and read our clues from a card?
No.

Are there double-agents in the game?
No.

Is there a taped narration?
No.

When the culprit is revealed, will it be true or false?
True.

Is there a possibility of using a crossbow to hold two to three other gunslinges hostage?
No.

Is there a possibility of going down in a blaze of glory with everyone shooting from their fingers?
Probably not.

Will there be a second murder at the end of the game?
Probably not.

Will it be awesome?
Yes.

the murder of a mystery

the synopsis: Lacey Kringel agreed to host the Annual Holiday Block Party again for the fifth year in a row. The neighbors strolled over and kicked off the festivities with appetizers and an hour full of challenging trivia and a hilarious Elf and Reindeer dance contest. With the exception of a few scuffles between neighbors that had sorted histories, the party was entirely fabulous as usual! The neighbors got the party rolling by enjoying a delicious meal and a super sweet competition. The great food mixed with exciting challenges got the guests into an enjoyable, holiday spirit. Then, the neighbors were completely shocked when a murder victim was discovered! The neighbors decided to quickly investigate whodunit! So the frantic murder investigation ensued! Following intense interrogations and analysis - including a forensic analysis done quickly as a personal favor - each neighbor accused who they believed the murderer was over a delectable dessert and hot drinks.

Characters
[male]
Takey Takerton, professional moocher

[either]
4 of Pat Rivera's (investigative field reporter) friends and co-workers
5 of Takey Takerton's moocher friends

[taken]
Fiona Collins
Lacey Kringel
Rita Rich
Pele Socco
Rita Bookaday
Poindexter Milton
Foghorn Fowler
Betty Berger
Karan O'Hare
Lora Cingabar
Sandy Sommers
Norma Nightshade
Lectron Watts
Chek Nicolson
Savon Brooks
Kommy Shone
Tator Salsbury
Ima Surva
Bill Yurdz
Ned Morales
Dee Zeine
Sylvia Plance
Pat Rivera
Stan D. Upton
Mo'Funny, Stan's friend
Maryellen Upstage, Stan's friend
Dandelion Tomlin, Stan's friend
Trudy Tenuta, Stan's friend
Cindy Seinfeld, Stan's friend
Tex Bultamer
31. Callahan Coppa
32. Tommy Brokecaw, Pat's friend

+ 7

To make your reservation, please see post "reservations" below. Characters will be chosen on a first-come basis. For help in choosing your character, please call Julie at 885.5232 or email her.

our causes

Rather than spend money, time and wrapping paper on unwanted -- though funny -- white elephant gifts, we have chosen to give back to our community through four causes that are close to our hearts. We encourage all attendees to bring a gift that will be oh so much more appreciated than an electric nosepicker or crossword puzzle toilet paper, even though both gifts, I'm sure, have come in mighty useful in the past year. Please see the sidebar to the right for each cause's wish list. See below for a description of each cause.

a. CARE no-kill animal rescue. saves area dogs and cats by giving them a place to sleep until an adoptive family can be found. As of Nov. 1, CARE has adopted out 674 dogs and cats in 2009.

b. Our Student Ministry's MCU, or Mobile Church Unit. allows the student ministry of Ridgecrest Baptist Church to take our church into the community. In the last few months, the MCU has allowed the ministry to meet, feed, talk about Christ and cheer on hundreds of area teenagers.

c. Grand Oak Mission. gives food and clothing to those who qualifty.

d. AIDS Project of the Ozarks (via our Lighthouse Ministry). serves more than 600 clients infected with HIV/AIDS and their families.

Fore more information, please contact Julie at 885.5232 or email her.

reservations

Reservations must be made by Nov. 29 for the murder mystery part of the evening or Dec. 2 for dinner only. Cost of the evening is $5, which covers appetizers, dinner, desserts, etc.

Please send the following information along with $5 to: Ridgecrest Baptist Church, A Very Merry Christmas Party, 2210 W. Republic Road, Springfield, Mo 65807. Please make checks payable to Ridgecrest Baptist Church.

name
birthdate
phone
email
may we add you to our mailing list?

please note: characters will be given on a first-come basis. We encourage accessories to complement your character.

a very merry christmas party

Your presence is requested at our A Very Merry Christmas Party, Dec. 4 at 6 p.m., the Potter's House [724 S. National | Springfield, Mo.] This year, we are hosting a murder mystery alongside appetizers, dinner and dessert. Cost is $5. In lieu of white elephant gifts, we are requesting gift donations be made to our four causes: CARE no-kill animal rescue, Grand Oak Mission, Lighhouse Ministry/AIDS Project of the Ozarks and our student ministry's Mobile Church Unit. Please see the sidebar for specific wish lists of each.

Reservations are requested by Nov. 29 for the murder mystery dinner or Dec. 2 for dinner only. Characters are given on a first-come basis. Accessories to complement your character are encouraged.

For more information or to reserve your spot, please call Julie at 885.5232 or email her.