Archive | October 2014

autumn days

Oct31

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Autumn days, when the grass is jewelled
And the silk inside a chestnut shell
Jet planes meeting in the air to be refuelled
All these things I love so well

So I mustn’t forget
No, I mustn’t forget
To say a great big thank you
I mustn’t forget.

Clouds that look like familiar faces
And a winter’s moon with frosted rings
Smell of bacon as I fasten up my laces
And the song the milkman sings.

So I mustn’t forget
No, I mustn’t forget
To say a great big thank you
I mustn’t forget.

Whipped-up spray that is rainbow-scattered
And a swallow curving in the sky
Shoes so comfy though they’re worn out and they’re battered
And the taste of apple pie.

So I mustn’t forget
No, I mustn’t forget
To say a great big thank you
I mustn’t forget.

Scent of gardens when the rain’s been falling
And a minnow darting down a stream
Picked-up engine that’s been stuttering and stalling
And a win for my home team.

So I mustn’t forget
No, I mustn’t forget
To say a great big thank you
I mustn’t forget.

Autumn Days
by Estelle White
Photo by Jean Pike

virginia baked tomatoes

Oct27

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Then God said, “I give you every seed-bearing plant on the face of the whole earth and every tree that has fruit with seed in it. They will be yours for food.
Genesis 1:29

Here is a wonderful, cool-weather dish to warm your family on a crisp fall day!

Virginia Baked Tomatoes

Bake 9 buttermilk biscuits — cool
Mix one can diced tomatoes with 3/4 cup sugar — set aside
Melt 1/2 stick butter in an 8×8 pan, add tomatoe mixture
Break biscuits up and stir into tomatoes (most of liquid will be absorbed)
Bake at 350 degrees for about an hour, until brown on top
*you may want to check after 30 minutes and spoon liquid over biscuits

Photo by Marge McCoy

to God be the glory

Oct26

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To God be the glory, great things He hath done,
So loved He the world that He gave us His Son,
Who yielded His life our redemption to win,
And opened the life-gate that all may go in.
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord,
Let the earth hear His voice;
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord,
Let the people rejoice;
Oh, come to the Father, through Jesus the Son,
And give Him the glory; great things He hath done.
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Oh, perfect redemption, the purchase of blood,
To every believer the promise of God;
The vilest offender who truly believes,
That moment from Jesus a pardon receives.
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Great things He hath taught us, great things He hath done,
And great our rejoicing through Jesus the Son;
But purer, and higher, and greater will be
Our wonder, our transport when Jesus we see.

Lyrics by Fannie Crosby
Audio by Stephen Sollars
Photo by Cheryl Cook

toasted pumpkin seeds

Oct24

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We hope you will try and enjoy this old time favorite…

Toasted Pumpkin Seeds
1 C. pumpkin seeds 1 ½ Tbsp. melted butter
1 ½ Tbsp. peanut oil coarse salt

Wipe the fibers from the seeds, but do not wash seeds. Mix oil and butter together, then coat seeds with mixture. Spread seeds out on a baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt and toast at 350 degrees for 30 minutes / until golden brown and crisp.

Recipe and historical information taken from The Christian Year: A Cookbook for Holy Days and Seasons

Photo by Jean Pike