Judy Newz

Preparation with God:Pre-Lesson 1 Esther February 15, 2010

Pre-Lesson 1: Esther

Preparation with God

Memory Verse: Deuteronomy 31:8

It is the Lord who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not fail you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed.

Before we begin our study of Esther next week spend time with this preparation.

1. Read the book of Esther as you would read a novel. Choose a modern translation such as The Message or The New Living Translation.
2. Look up our memory verse (Deuteronomy 31:8) reading it several times each day, perhaps using Lectio Divina. Read it in several different translations. Write out what God seems to be saying to you.
3. Scan the headlines of this week’s newspaper and write down a headline to share with your group.
4.  After reading the book of Esther, write a sample newspaper headline that may have appeared in “The Persian Times”.

Calm my Anxious Heart October 10, 2006

“Women worry alot. We worry about our children. our friends, our careers, our families, our finances, the list could go on and on. Yes, we want to be content and trust God with our worries, but it’s a struggle to let go and free ourselves from the burden of anxiety. With (this book),” Calm my Anxious Heart”, you can let go of your anxiety and experience the contentment that comes from trusting God. ” From Calm my Anxious Heart, by Linda Dillow.
This semester we will be going through this book. I hope you will come and join us as we discuss each chapter together.

No Bake Granola Bars

Quick-and -Easy! Make these yummy bars for tucking in lunch bags this week!

4 Tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup honey
2 cups granola, such as Back to Nature brand
1 cup Rice Cereal such as Rice Krispies
1/2 cup raisins ( I did NOT use raisins)
1/2 cup thin pretzel sticks ( I did NOT add these)
1/2 cup butterscotch chips
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

1.In a medium saucepan, combine the brown sugar with the honey and butter. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium high heat. Then lower the heat to medium low and simmer until the sugar dissolves, about 2 minutes. Remove the saucepan from the heat.
2. Add the granola, rice cereal, (raisins and pretzels if you use them) , and fold the ingredients to evenly coat with the sauce. Transfer the granola mixture to a 9 X 13 inch ungreased baking pan and press firmly to evenly fill. Gently press the chocolate chips and butterscotch chips over the top of the granola. Let the granola mixture set in the refrigerator until firm, about 15 minutes, then cut into 2 1/4 by 3 inch bars. Wrap individually in saran wrap. Makes 16 bars.

Generations Entrusted to Moms August 31, 2005

GEMS - or Generations Entrusted to Moms is for any Mom of any age.
We seek to come together, encourage one another, share our struggles, burdens, and even our wisdom. This group will begin meeting once a week in January of 2006. Before that time we will have a some fun trips together such as a day for you and the kids to visit the Pumpkin Patch in October. Interested? Want to make some new girlfriends? Come and see what we are all about.

Bible for today August 29, 2005

Proverbs 31: 25-26 She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come. She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue