Wednesday, April 24 at 5:15 p.m.
Potluck and Bible study with Pastor Ernesto and Dr. Yelton. The meal will begin at 5:15 p.m. with Bible study at 6:00 p.m. Choir practice will follow at 7:00 p.m. Please bring your best casseroles and your favorite desserts and let’s show our honored guests our North Carolina hospitality.
By Dr. Joe Yelton
Interim Pastor
What’s in a name? Well, as it turns out, a lot ... a whole lot. Beyond the obvious benefits of name recognition during conversations, names also become identifiers. In Biblical times, Hebrew men were often given names in adulthood that described their personality or ethic. For instance, Barnabas literally means, son of encouragement. Man, what a great name! (Don’t we wonder if some men were labeled “Grumpy?”)
If I think too long about being given a name in adulthood that describes how others see me, I turn away. What name would I have earned among those who know me best? Yikes!
This afternoon I had a wonderful time visiting some of our people at Skyland Nursing Center. As I prepared to leave, I remembered a person who had been most dear to me during my pastorate at Cullowhee. Would he still be at Skyland after all these years? I didn’t know so, I asked. He was.
I returned to the floor and found his room. Walking in and seeing him for the first time in twenty-seven years, I hesitated. He was a frail image of the man he used to be. But then ... then ... all doubt was removed, and time disappeared as he shouted, “Joe Yelton.” My heart leapt and my soul smiled. He called my name. He remembered me. And we sat and remembered together the richness of our friendship years ago and, our reclaimed friendship today.
Some years ago, I was visiting an African American congregation in Brooklyn, New York. The people were so kind, and the pastor was amazing. Beyond that, do you know that the one thing I remember most about that wonderful Sunday morning was something he said at the close of the service. Though I can’t duplicate it, I can gather his meaning: “Never forget, God knows your name. He’s never forgotten it, and He never will. God knew you before you had a name. And even better, if you’ve fouled up your name along the way, God is ready to give you a brand new name, whether others use it or not. At least you’ll know that God knows your name. And one day you’ll hear Him set aside your name as God calls you, “Child.” Enough said!
(makes 16-20 servings and can be made with sugar-free ingredients as well)
Ingredients
1 package Duncan Hines Deluxe II Devil’s Food Cake Mix
1/4 cup oil
2 eggs
1 1/4 cups water
1 package chocolate instant pudding mix (4 serving size)
1 cup chocolate chips (6 ounce package)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Pour oil into a 13”x9”x2” pan. Tilt pan until bottom is covered with oil. Put remaining ingredients into pan; stir with a fork or spoon until blended (about 2 minutes). Scrape sides and spread batter evenly in pan. Bake at 350 degrees F. for 35 to 45 minutes, till toothpick inserted near center comes out clean. Cooled cake may be sprinkled with powdered sugar. (I use brownie icing.)
Alternate: Prepare pan as directed above using 1/4 cup oil Add cake mix, 2 eggs, 1/2 cup water, and 1 can (20 to 23 ounces) cherry pie filling. Mix, bake and serve same as directed for other.
– Provided by Lorie Meservey
Fast Fixin’ Chocolate Chip Cake
Click here to download a printable version.
-Provided by Lorie Meservey
Would anyone be interested in assisting with a roadside clean-up effort for Jackson County? If so, please contact Norma Clayton at 828-506-9241. More details will be provided as they become available. Thank you.
Please join us TONIGHT, April 17 in the MFC at 6:00 p.m. for Bible study, and choir practice will follow at 7:00 p.m. Dr. Yelton will lead us in Bible study. There will not be a meal this week.
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Each week we include a recipe in the Church Chimes and we hope that you are enjoying reading and trying them. You can add your favorite recipes to the Chimes by sending them to Cheryl Beck at cabeck@ncsu.edu. This is an ongoing WMU project.
Thanks for participating!
For the second session of the Babysitting Training, the potential babysitters interviewed Mrs. Janelle Messer about what a mom looks for in a potential helper with her children. Janelle shared many insights from her experience as a nanny, babysitter, and mother. Then the young ladies split up to observe and play with Janelle’s children: 15-month old Sparrow and five-year-old Siler. They are getting lots of information and materials to help them be great babysitters.
The next session will be Monday, April 22 with the emphasis on first aid and handling emergencies when babysitting.
Sparrow Messer and her mom, Janelle, enjoyed interacting with Ivy and Ella.
Siler enjoyed building a huge tower with the babysitting training participants.
These bars were a hit at the Wednesday evening meal last week!
Ingredients
1 package Pillsbury Moist Supreme Yellow Cake Mix
1/3 cup margarine or butter, softened
1 egg
3 cups mini marshmallows
2/3 cup corn syrup
1/4 cup margarine or butter
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 (10 oz.) package peanut butter chips
2 cups crisp rice cereal
2 cups salted peanuts or cashews or honey roasted peanuts
Instructions
Heat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, 1/3 cup margarine or butter, and egg at low speed. Mix until crumbly. Press in bottom of ungreased 9”x13”x2” pan. Bake 12-18 minutes or until light golden brown. Remove from pan; immediately sprinkle with marshmallows. Return to oven; bake an additional 1-2 minutes or until marshmallows just begin to puff. Cool.
Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine corn syrup, 1/4 cup margarine or butter, vanilla, and chips. Heat just until chips are melted and mixture is smooth, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; stir in cereal and peanuts. Immediately spoon warm topping over marshmallows; spread to cover. Refrigerate until firm. Cut into bars.
– Provided by Barb Holquist
Salted Nut Bars
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-Provided by Bob Holquist
United Christian Ministries is in need of pasta sauce, Ramen, pancake syrup, applesauce (6-pack individual cups), and laundry detergent. To donate items, please drop them off at UCM’s building at 191 Skyland Drive. Thank you!