couple of days have been devoted to the major “Changing of the Decorations” and
now, despite some very Wintery outdoor weather (see photos above!) indoors Chez
Taylor is very Lent/Easter /Spring-like.
becoming most apparent. At present we still only have one completed application in each category despite numerous promises. This really makes planning quite precarious and. lacking the deposits from host churches; it also makes Program preparation difficult.
the annual “bumpy ride”!!
Thus I am pleased to have the house in order. Each time, once the decorations are completed with the last cushion cover sewn on, the last bow tied and the last candle arranged in the correct holder, I go through every room, hallway, and outdoor area of this place carrying a jar of Holy Water ( a gift from Father John at “The Sign”) and asking God’s Blessing and peace for the coming Season.
So I guess I’m ready to let the Season unfold with all its attendant joys and woes. I have put this house in order and offered it for ministry so I should be set to just let it all happen!
Chloe, thus I am sorry to say I cannot report on the Sermon, which was given by John
Milton, a friend of St. Stephen’s, who works at the Welcome Hall Mission. I did have a chance to chat briefly with him after church and he really liked my homemade bagels. I felt quite “Martha-ish” but hope that providing the Preacher with a decent lunch was a worthwhile way to offer myself for Service today!
“ Most loving Father, whose Will it is that we should give thanks for all things, fear
nothing except the loss of you, and cast all our cares on you who cares for us.
Preserve me from all faithless fears and worldly anxieties, that the clouds of
this mortal life may not hide from me the light of your love, which is
immortal, and which was manifested to us in your Son, our Saviour Jesus Christ,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now
and forever. Amen.”
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 2Tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 green pepper, chopped
- ½ cup celery, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-liter tomato puree
- 2Tbsp cornstarch, dissolved in 1 cup milk
- 2 ½ cups shredded carrots
- 1 tsp. celery seed
- ½ tsp. dried onion flakes
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup shredded Emmanthal cheese, for serving
spoon. Add remaining ingredients, bring to the boil, reduce the heat and simmer
for 30 minutes.
well.