Welcome 2019
We are probably all tired of the constant raining, but we are blessed beyond measure! We could have had it much worse if it had been ice and snow mixed in. That may be here down the line, since it is winter. Just thankful for present time. The sun was a welcome sight and hope it sticks around this week!
Daily habits of grace for 2019 — “But His delight is in the law of the Lord, and in His law he mediates day and night.” (Psalm 1:2) “By the grace of God, we are all creatures of habit. Like it or not, our days are filled with habits. What about spiritual habits, habits that help us grow spiritually and strengthen our walk with God. As we enter the new year, consider cultivating these habits of grace in daily living.”
Prayer concerns: Sue Croxton, Jackie Burkes, Leroy Callahan, Glover Hammil, Marie Hollingsworth and Opal Allen. Our sincere sympathy to the Roquell Barber family and the McDill family in their loss of their 11-year-old daughter, Madi and grandmother Ms. Connie.
Tom Miles posted on Facebook “There’s a lot of talk about teachers and state enployees may get a small pay raise this year. As you likely know, most teachers get paid around the middle of December to help them through the holiday break, but don’t get paid again until January 31. The struggle can be real. If you were to get a small pay raise this year — like it’s being talked about —would you like to get it in a lump sum at the end of December to help out things, or spread out evenly throughout the year? I’m interested in your thoughts on this issue. It may make a difference in the deliberations on this topic.”
My thoughts on that is congratulations, Tom, on this being talked about and hope it sails through smooth.
“With God, all things are possible, Patrick Hughes was born without eyes. He had arms, but he couldn't straighten them out. Legs, but they wouldn’t support him. His parents were devastated when they learned of his severe disabilities. But Patrick chose not to accept barriers. Instead he heard music. His parents just pushed him out in front of people and pushed him to be outgoing. His mom said she don't think he knew he was blind until he was in preschool. By then Patrick had been playing the piano for years. He started that at just nine months and by the time he was two, he was playing songs like “You Are My Sunshine.” In 2006, his father began pushing him in his wheelchair through intricate marching band routines at UV Marching Band as he played the trumpet. He graduated from the University of Louisville, manga cum laude, and traveled the country for years, with his father, performing and sharing God’s love, sovereign plan. Patrick said, “God made me blind and unable to walk. Big deal! With music, I know I can do anything I set my mind on!” They have a video “I am Potential” available at bookstores. It is heart warming to read the whole story of this family!
I hope most of the reader’s haven’t had the misfortune of getting the latest “bug” that seems to be going round. I have been in for a week with congestion and sinus infection. I am of the old school and can’t make myself stay home and “wear it out!” With two trips to local clinics and medicines, I feel almost human again. Lesson learned, keep chicken noodle soup and crackers on hand as nothing taste good and it would be something hot for the body!
This is the week for Senior Luncheon at EBC. Join us at 11:30 am for food and Shirley Sullivan will be bringing program on Diabetes. Bring your favorite dish.
Recipe for Cheesy Chicken Rolls: (2) cans Crescent rolls, (1) whole chicken cooked or (4) cooked chicken breast (or less). (1) can chicken soup, (1) cup grated cheddar cheese, (1) and (1/2) cups milk. Roll shredded chicken in rolls and place in dish. Combine soup, milk and (1/2) cup cheese and heat till smooth, pour heated mixture over rolls and sprinkle remaining cheese on top. Bake at 350 degrees about 20 minutes until rolls are brown.
Have a blessed day and share it with others!
