Thursday, December 25, 2014

Cookie Salad


Cookie Salad

Ingredients

  • 1 (cup) Buttermilk 
  • 3.4 (ounce) package instant pudding vanilla flavor 
  • 16 (ounce) cool whip 
  • 1 (package) Package fudge striped cookies 
  • 29 (ounce) can fruit cocktail, drained 

Directions

  1. Mix buttermilk and dry pudding powder in a LARGE bowl that has a lid. 
  2. Add cool whip. 
  3. Crush 3/4 of the package of cookies and mix in. 
  4. Mix in the fruit. 
  5. Crush the remaining cookies and sprinkle on top. 
  6. Cover and chill for 12-24 hours before serving. 

Sunday, March 02, 2014

To Swab or Not to Swab?


A discussion on using protein swabs at parties.  
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Tuesday, February 04, 2014

Evangelistic Benevolence

Being the administrative assistant at my church, the most common phone call I answer is a request for help of some kind.  Yesterday, someone called the church asking for help getting a ride for a friend from one part of town to another part.  Usually when we get "benevolence" calls, I pass the info on to our head Deacon who is wonderful about helping people however possible.  But this time I figured it would be more complicated to pass it on then to help the woman out myself.  I called a friend and together we went to pick the lady up and take her to her destination.  The trip was relatively short and uneventful.

Later that day I was thinking about the trip.  I had done everything I could to make the woman feel comfortable with me and my friend, and had tried to take the opportunity to let the woman know that we would be happy to "be there for her" if she needed it.  I told her about the gatherings our church has during the week and that she could call my number if she ever wanted a ride to church.  But while thinking about it later, I wondered, "What might she have thought of all that?"  Did she think I gave her a ride only because I wanted her to come to my church?  

Have you ever been in that place before--asked someone for help, and while receiving it, got an invitation to something church-related?  How did you feel about that?  Did you go to the event?  Why or why not?

Thursday, January 23, 2014

Easter Outreach Idea

I went searching for ideas for doing an Easter Egg Hunt with the church.  I felt like it might be a good outreach option.  We don't have a TON of space on our land outside the church, but I could see us hiding eggs all around in the classrooms and then finishing this activity in the fellowship hall area.  Here is the link to the post about an idea I like for the hunt.  The Story of Jesus Told in Easter Eggs

Wednesday, January 15, 2014

Tuesday, January 14, 2014

Monday, January 13, 2014

Don't Ever Say...

Don't ever say "Have you tried...?" to someone who has just revealed their struggle with infertility to you.  Ever.  Just. Don't. Do. It.  I promise, if they haven't tried it, they have a good reason.  If you really must offer your "expertise", the only slightly helpful way to do so is to say, "I'm sorry you're struggling.  Let me know if there's anything I can help you research since I'm [insert professional understanding here].  But no matter what, I'll be praying for you!"

For my own reference on how to cook stuffed shells once I've frozen them:

  1. Preheat oven to 350° F.
  2. Cover bottom of pan or oven-safe deep dish with your favorite pasta sauce.
  3. Place 4 shells in a single layer and cover with additional sauce.
  4. Cover pan with aluminum foil.
  5. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes.

Friday, January 10, 2014

CINNAMON ROLL CAKE!! This is sooo easy and tastes Yummie!!
Cake:
3 c. flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. sugar
4 tsp. baking powder
1 1/2 c. milk
2 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. butter, melted
Topping:
1 c. butter, softened
1 c. brown sugar
2 Tbsp. flour
1 Tbsp. cinnamon
Directions:
Mix everything together except for the butter. Slowly stir in the melted butter and pour into a greased 9x13 pan. For the topping, mix all the ingredients together until well combined. Drop evenly over the batter and swirl with a knife. Bake at 350 for 28-32 minutes.
Glaze:
2 c. powdered sugar
enough milk to make a runny glaze about 6 or 7 tablespoons
1 tsp. vanilla
While warm drizzle the glaze over the cake.