Thank you to our All Around the Kitchen Table Cooks

Kim,
I just wanted to tell you and the others what a wonderful job you are doing with the cooking classes!!!!!

I was blown away with all the information and food ideas from last evening. I have been to many cooking classes in my lifetime and can’t believe the content and amount of cooking you do to put on this class. You girls are the best!  I wish I could go home to dinner with each of you.

I am thankful for copies and access to recipes to simply jog my memory. There is so much information that it is impossible to get it all. What ever you can write down for us is so appreciated. I had a great time and was tickled to learn everything that I did. It is all so exciting for me to have the opportunity to learn so many things and get product ideas.

What a wonderful ministry! You have inspired and equipped me as a homemaker to spread joy to my family and friends by what I can do from my kitchen. It makes my days easier.

Gratefully,

Fran

Prayer Shawl Ministry

I thought you might like a sneek peek behind the scenes of the Prayer Shawl Ministry.  It has been encouraging and inspiring to watch this ministry grow.  I’m not sure that any of these ladies knew each other before they began serving together.  Now, not only are they providing tangilbe gifts of care and compassion for the hurting, they are enjoying sweet fellowship with one another. 

The note below is from the Ministry leader to those participating and I imagine it will bring a smile to your face … perhaps you’d like to join them!

Dear Fellow Artists,

I just took the last bite of my favorite meal on this entire earth - a white castle with jalapeno pepper cheese. Oh my - I sure hope we have sliders at the banquet table in heaven! In case we don’t, I better keep eating them down here (and if there are cream-filled crispy creme donuts for dessert - well, it would be hard to find a better last meal).

Anyway, we had a sweet time of fellowship and prayer last night at our gathering. We missed those of you who could not attend, but we prayed for you as well. L. is able to come again, and it is so good to have her back. We worked on our project, and all realize that it is not an overnight thing. It will take time on our own as well as time together when we begin piecing it together. Just keep plugging away, and if anyone gets stuck or needs help getting started, just drop me a line or a call and we will connect.

We discussed some ideas for getting together over the next couple of months, so check your calendars and see what you might be interested in.

Some special times while serving The Body at the same time.

Saturday, October 22 Sit & Knit, Westerville Public Library, 10 - 4

Saturday, November 05 Spin In Retreat, Sharon Woods Shelter, Check on time at cowg.org, Learn how to spin and/or watch spinners at work

Monday, November 07 Prayer Shawl Ministry Gathering, Begin approx. 6 - 6:30 at Heritage

CARRY-IN SOUP/SALAD/BREAD DINNER/and, Regular Knit/Crochet/Fellowship Time Sign up to bring: Soup, beans, salad, bread, rolls (plan on 6 - 10 people) - I am bringing a crock pot of potato/corn chowder and the tableware. If someone wants to bring a drink for everyone that is great or we can each bring our own.

Monday, December 05 Prayer Shawl Ministry Gathering Regular time of 7:00 at Heritage, Regular Fellowship and Knit/Crochet Time; and, CHRISTMAS COOKIE EXCHANGE

More details to come later (L is bringing home made Pazzelles (sp?)!!

Some prayer requests to keep on your minds and hearts from Monday night:

L. is going on vacation the week of Oct. 14 and is selling her time share. She prays the money will arrive in time to take on vacation and also that it is not a scam. And please pray for safe travel as well. She also asks prayer for her son, that his heart will soften and he will open himself up to God.

One of our ladies would like prayer for her son’s attitude toward his bosses and co-workers, and others in general, and that he would develop a teachable heart.

T. asks for prayer for her brother, that God will direct his path, and that he will continue to seek God’s direction for life and spiritual growth. Pray for T. as she encourages him, and that he will have the help and strong support system needed to get situated in a new location. And please pray for T. as she looks into a possible new job interview.

Please pray for J.’s daughter and her boyfriend, their relationship and his life circumstances as well. Pray for healing for J.’s brother-in-law, who broke his lower arm in 4 places and recently had surgery puttingin a plate and several screws. Also, please pray for J.s neice, who recently assisted in trying to save people in a fatal car accident that she missed being in by a matter of 1 or 2 seconds (she was the car behind the fatality).

We know our Father knows ALL of our needs and requests, spoken and unspoken, and trust Him to work out His will and glory in each situation.

Have a great week, dear sisters and friends, and also remember to pray for those who will receive the prayer shawls we work on. Even though we do not know their names and circumstances, God does, and so we are blessed to be used to bless!

Knitted Together in Christ,

Jane

Heb. 10:24 “Let us consider how to stimulate one another to love and good deeds”

All Around the Table Cooking Class & Recipes

Come join us the 2^nd Mondays of the month in the Heritage kitchen as we gather around the café tables with some amazing women and creative cooks. We have a lot of fun learning new recipes, various cooking methods, techniques and styles that will brighten any kitchen with fresh ideas and flavors. Enjoy a taste, share the blessing, and recreate for family and friends. 

August’s theme was Light and Easy and included some unique, yummy ideas for healthy lunches and / or meals that won’t spoil as they sit at your desk, in a school lunch or on the kitchen counter waiting for when hungry mouths are ready. 

I had a delightful time with thirty other ladies learning, laughing and tasting everything!!  Plus, I came home with seven tasty recipes to try in my own kitchen thanks to Kim Havenar, Faith Durand, Debbie Baldassarre and Mary Beth Schmidt.  You girls are fantastic!!

Take a look at we’ve been cooking.  Bon Appetite!!

BLTA Wrap

Black Bean Quinoa Burgers

Chickpea Curry Wrap

Chipotle Rosemary Spiced Nuts

Couldn’t Be Easier Pasta Dish

Hummas

Kale Slaw with Peanut Dressing

Katherine Hepburn’s Brownies

No-bake Strawberry Icebox Dessert

Slow Cooker Salsa Pulled Pork

Spinach and Potato Salad with Herbs

Sweet Potato Fries

Warm Chickpea Salad with Cumin and Garlic