Pumpkin Crunch Dessert

brought by Robin W.

1 box yellow cake mix

1 can (15oz.) solid pack pumpkin

1 can evaporated milk

3 lg. eggs

1 c. butter (melted)

1 ½ c sugar

1 t. cinnamon

½ t. salt

½ c. chopped pecans

Whipped topping for garnish

Prepare oven to 350.  Spray bottom of 9x13 pan.  Combine pumpkin, milk, eggs, sugar, cinnamon and salt in a large bowl.  Pour into baking pan.  Sprinkle dry cake mix evenly over the pumpkin mixture.  Top with chopped pecans.  Drizzle melted butter over pecans.  Bake for 50-55 minutes or until golden brown.  Cool, served chilled.  Top with whipped topping when served. 

It is also good served warm.  You can also add a little nutmeg to the pumpkin mixture. 

For larger crowd, it can be made in a 10x15 pan.  Double everything for the pumpkin mixture but use the same amount of pecans and butter.  Serves 15-18 this way and the pumpkin layer is thicker.  Bake 15-20 minutes longer.

The Squire and the Scroll

This captivating adventure follows a young squire who travels a long, dangerous road beside his brave knight, on a quest for their king. The action builds until the final face-off with the monstrous, evil dragon. Only then does the squire learn of the secret beyond the cave that ends in a joyous celebration for the entire kingdom.Children will gain valuable insight as they learn, along with the young squire, what it means to face the dangers of temptation, and what it takes to guard one's heart from all that is impure.

--This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

The Princess and the Kiss

A loving king and queen present their daughter with a gift from God - her first kiss - to keep or to give away. The wise girl waits for the man who is worthy of her precious gift. Where is he and how will she ever find him? The surprising answer in this marvelous parable will touch the heart of parent and child alike.The Princess and the Kiss beautifully portrays the ageless message that "love... comes from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith" (1 Timothy 1:5 NIV)

Apples of Gold II

Ladies,

This is what I read to you last night.  We need to be in prayer for our pastors and for all of those who are going into full time ministry. 

The Reality:

According to a New York Times article, members of the clergy:

.....now suffer from obesity, hypertension and depression at rates higher than most Americans.

.....in the last decade, their use of antidepressants has risen, while their life expectancy has fallen.

.....many would CHANGE JOBS if they could.

.....Focus on the Family has estimated that 1500 U.S. Pastors leave the ministry every month due to church conflict, personal issues, family problems, marriage concerns or financial pressures.

.....Pastors are on call 24/7 for the people they serve and many have "boundary issues" - defined as being too easily overtaken by the urgency of other people's needs.

.....80% of new pastors will leave the ministry within their first 5 years!

Thank you again for a wonderful night last night!  May God be glorified!!!  Do something KIND for someone today!

In His Service,

Robin