Recipe from Jacki!!

A big hit at our Ladies Salad night...here is the recipe you've been waiting for....


Thai Noodle Salad
1 pkg fresh chow mein noodles
1 red pepper
1 red onion
1/2 c. celery
2 grated carrots
2 green onions
1 cup bean sprouts
1/4 c. roasted peanuts
1/2 bunch chopped cilantro

Dressing
1/2c. oil
3 tbsp. sesame oil
1/2 c. rice vinegar
2 tbsp. sugar
1 tbsp. minced ginger
3 tbsp. soya sauce
1 tbsp. chilli paste

Soak noodles in hot water for 15 minutes and then drain. Mix dressing.Slice veggies. Chop peanuts and cilantro. Toss all ingredients. Enjoy!


Thanks Jacki!!

Serenity Prayer

This term we had the privilege of having Nancy speak to us on Balance and Simplicity and something she touched on that dealt with this was the Serenity Prayer. So for those who did not get one of the cards I thought that I would post it.

Lord, give me the courage to change the things which can and ought to be changed, the serenity to accept the things which can not be changed, and the wisdom to know the difference.

Phone call...

Today, as I am preparing supper for my family, my phone rings. It happens to be a woman that is calling to find out some info on the MOMS program at Church. She contacted the church and they gave her my name and number. We talked for a bit...I told her about the program, the basic information that she was looking for. But our talk went a bit deeper then that. She broke down on the phone...someone I don't even know...was vulnerable...broken and searching for some answers. I realized a few things in that moment. I realized that MOMS is AMAZING. I realized that I am so very blessed. I realized that God loves us and He made us to love and serve others...plain and simple!!! Each and everyone of us has a story to tell. I do not know this lady or her story, but by our phone call I could tell that she is hurting and needs a means of support. THIS is what MOMS is all about! I encouraged her to come and give moms a try. I PRAY that she will be able to come out on Tuesday, I PRAY that she will connect and feel LOVE, SUPPORT and know that she isn't alone in her Journey.

~Helen

Song...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VU_rTX23V7Q

I LOVE this song! Casting Crowns- Who am I?

This song is amazing...it really amazes me how a God so Big, so Powerful...a God that tells the SEA (the huge, open SEA...can you imagine?) to be calm..can love and care for itsy, bitsy little ol' ME! What did I do to deserve such LOVE? NOTHING! He sees my sin and still loves me! He still LOVES us! HE calms the storms in ME and YOU!

We are HIS!

~Helen