GIANT garage sale!

Saturday, May 29th from 8am-12noon at Michelle Hughes’- 4634 Trudy Ct. Mostly brand new items – household, Christmas, Baby and kid stuff, presents, bedding. If you want to come over Friday night while they are setting up, Call Michelle at 934 1147

Free Telephone desk

Contact Anna at 260 9330

Wet Suits

Patrice Cearley has 2 womens size 6 ONEILL wetsuits 2.1 mil thickness. The ONEILL size chart for a womens size 6 says 5'5" to 5"7' 105 to 125 pounds. These fit a bit smaller. Worn a few times each. One is black with a blue color the other is black with a purple color. The price is only $25.00 for each. Call Patrice 598 4121

Young Women Fundraiser

The Young Women are selling flats and chocolate dipped strawberries to raise money for Girls Camp. 1/2 flat is $10, whole flat is $20 and 1/2 doz chocolate dipped strawberries packaged beautifully for Mothers Day is $10. To participate, please order on one of the sign-up sheets going around in classes or see one of the Young Women leaders. Money is due by Sunday May 2nd. Orders can be picked up at the church on Saturday May 8th between 6-7pm. For other arrangements or if you have any questions please contact Danielle Taff or Carley Evenson.

You're Invited!

WHAT: Baby Shower for Jamie Knowles and her first little princess.
WHEN: April 30th, 7pm {which is the same night as the Father and Son Campout, so daughters are welcome to come with their moms. There will be some sort of princess movie for them to watch.}
WHERE: Andrea Jones home

(Jamie only needs baby girl clothes and diapers, no larger items.}

Hope to see you there!

Easter Story Cookies

Lisa Bumstead shared this recipe. It didn't quite fit on the newsletter, so we opted for the blog. This seems like a fun idea for kids and adults! Thanks, Lisa!

1 C. whole pecans or walnuts
1 C. sugar
1 tsp. vinegar
Zip-Loc bag, other secure bag
3 egg whites
wooden spoon
Pinch of salt
Tape
Bible

Preheat over to 300 degrees. Put pecans in baggie and let children beat them with the wooden spoon. Explain that after Christ was arrested, He was beaten. Read John 19:1-3.

Let children smell the vinegar. Put vinegar in mixing bowl. Explain that Jesus was thirsty on the cross and was given vinegar to drink. Read John 19:28-30.

Add egg whites to vinegar. Eggs represent life. Explain that Jesus gave His life to give us life. John 10:10-11.

Sprinkle a little salt in each child's hand, let children taste the salt and then put a pinch in the bowl. Explain that this represents the salty tears shed by Jesus' followers and the bitterness of our own sin. Read Luke 23:27.

Now, add 1 cup of sugar and explain that the sweetest part of the story is that Jesus died because He loves us. He wants us to seek Him--pray to Him and praise Him (in song and in prayer). Read Psalms 34:8 and John 3:16.

Beat with mixer on high speed for about 12-15 minutes until stiff peaks are formed. Explain the color while represents the purity in God's eyes of those whose sins have been cleansed by Jesus. Read Isaiah 1:18 and John 3:1-3.

Fold in broken nuts. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto wax paper covered cookie sheet. Explain that each mound represents the rocky tomb where Jesus' body was laid. Read Matthew 27:57-60.

Put cookie sheet in oven, close the door and turn the oven OFF. Give each child a piece of tape and seal the oven door. Explain that Jesus' tomb was sealed. Read Matthew 27:65-66.

Go to bed. Explain that they may feel sad to leave the cookies in the oven overnight. Jesus' friends were so sad when the tomb was sealed. Read John 16:20 and 22.

On Easter morning, open the oven and give everyone a cookie. Notice the cracked surface and take a bit. The cookies are hollow. On the first Easter Jesus' followers were amazed to find the tomb open and empty. Read Matthew 28:1-10. HE HAS RISEN!

Roommate wanted

Michelle and Jonathan Clift are living in a home that has three bedrooms and are in need of a roommate to rent out the room (or if two people would like to rent out the rooms and share the bathroom they can do that too) The cost is $500 and they are willing to work with the person(s) on utilities and such. They would like someone that is reliable and honest. They will have access to the high speed internet, TV, washer/dryer, kitchen, backyard... basically the whole house. They would love for any one that is interested to call and arrange a time for them to come and see the place (805) 801 4169.