Heston Blumenthal at the Fat Duck – that’s where I want to eat. Consistently recognised as one of the greatest dining experiences in the world, where beautiful food is cooked up by one of gastronomy’s kings.
But if I never get there, I won’t be too worried, because there’s another feast I’m looking forward to that will knock the socks off anything served at the Fat Duck. Here’s the prophet Isaiah’s food review: “On this mountain the Lord of hosts will make for all peoples a feast of rich food, a feast of well-aged wine, of rich food full of marrow, of aged wine, well refined” (Isaiah 25:6).
God often describes the blessings he will shower on his people as a banquet. A banquet that all his people will be able to tuck into when the new heavens and new earth are revealed. Are you looking forward to it? I am. We might not be there quite yet. In the meantime, we can still enjoy the taste of a perfectly cooked-steak, a fresh gin and tonic or a chocolate brownie layered with caramel. In fact, they provide literal foretastes of what we can expect when God finally makes everything new.
So come along to our next Food for Thought evening. We’ve called it “Meat the butcher” and we’ve invited Ruby & White’s head butcher. He’s going to bring with him half a pig and demonstrate some core butchery skills. You’ll be able to put your meat-related questions to him and learn a little bit about meat provenance and different cuts of meat.
Ruby & White are also bringing their burger ban with them and will be serving up freshly prepared burgers to keep hunger at bay. You’ll never buy a McDonalds burger again.
We’re not putting this on just because we love meat (although we do). Ian Taylor’s going to be doing a bitesize gospel presentation to challenge some of the ideas that our non-Christian friends might have about our God – that he’s a “porridge-grey” boring kind of God. It should hopefully be a starter for ten, allowing you to chat further with your friends about the gospel.
If you were at the coffee-tasting morning a few weeks ago, you’ll know we’re in for a treat. We really think it’s the sort of thing lots of our non-Christian friends, neighbours and colleagues will be interested in coming along to – so please get inviting. You can download a flyer here.
The evening is on Friday 12 June, from 7:30 – 9:15 at Alma Church Hall. Tickets cost £10 on the door. That includes a burger, beer (or something soft) and fresh cut of pork (if you want it). If money’s an issue, don’t let that stop you from coming. So we know numbers, please email Ian Taylor if you’re planning on coming: iant@emmanuelbristol.org.uk.
