Need your morning coffee every day? What about breakfast?
If you need a pick-me-up on Sunday mornings, don’t fear! Head on over to Parkway’s Café and grab a nice hot or cold beverage. And maybe even a treat or two!
In charge of making sure Parkway’s Café runs smoothly is Janel Koss. We caught up with Janel and she gave us the scoop on how the Café operates and what’s on the horizon for this sweet ministry.
When is the Café Open?
You can get your drinks and treats starting at 9 a.m. every Sunday, one hour before the morning service, and again after service concludes. The Café is also open once a month during Ladies’ Night, so, ladies, make sure you come early to these fun events to get your fix and socialize.
Be on the lookout for Café hour changes as they can fluctuate due to other special events and services!
New Menu Items Will Hit the Café Soon!
Looking for a little something new? April 23rd, there will be a new summer Café menu! How exciting is that?
Janel spills the beans about a few of the newest drinks, which will include:
Shaken Lemonades
Sparkling Hawaiian Breeze
Pina Colada Smoothie
Orange Dreamsicle Frozen Xplosion
Cold Brew
Also coming this summer, Parkway will be hosting periodic outdoor music events and the Café will be open for them. So, make sure to put those dates on your calendar when they’re announced, and invite a friend to join you for some awesome music and delicious café beverages!
Current Fan Favorites on the Café Menu
Until those new summer drinks hit the menu, Janel mentions a few fan favorites you have to try, including:
Carmel Macchiato
Strawberry Banana Smoothie
Mango Smoothie
She also reminded us that there are breakfast sandwiches available during the preservice hours.
“But they’re really popular and sell out quickly, so be sure to arrive early!” Janel added.
Taking a Deeper Dive: Why We Serve in the Café
“In all things I have shown you that by working hard in this way we must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’”
When you buy a beverage or food item in the Café, not only will you receive a delicious drink or treat, but your purchase will also be helping those in need.
That’s right, every penny of Parkway Café’s proceeds goes to the Faith Initiatives fund, which is used to help both those in need in our own community as well as all around the world.
Want to Be on the Café Volunteer Team?
Want to get involved in this awesome ministry? Janel tells us that there are currently over 30 volunteers that commit their time to serving in the Café, and that includes youth.
If you’re new to Parkway or even if you’re a longtime member wanting to find a place to serve, the Café is a great place to get started. Janel says that volunteering in the café will give you the opportunity to meet new people and get connected at Parkway.
“Meeting our guests and working alongside other volunteers are some of the things I like most about serving in the Café,” Janel said. “And, of course, making fun drinks.”
When you see them, give a special thanks to these volunteers that help make drinks, take orders, cashier, stock items, and assist baristas during busy times. These volunteers are what make Parkway’s Café possible!