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Messiah Messenger
January & February 2018
Messiah Lutheran Church
901 North Sixth Street
Harrisburg, PA 17102
Holger Roggelin, Pastor
web- messiahhbg.org
e-mail: pastor@ messiahhbg.org
e-mail:cheryl@messiahhbg.org
Phone: 717-233-6731
Pastor’s Message
Welcome to the year 2018! One of my first tasks in the New Year, or
even in the days between Christmas and the New Year, is to personalize
my calendar. Though I like working with a computer, I am still using a
paper appointment calendar. So I am writing in birthdays and other
dates important to me, and I am sure many of you will do the same in
your favorite calendar. They seem to be ubiquitous now, and come in
all shapes and forms, from an app on your phone to the colorful wall
calendar from some business showing pretty mountains in our kitchen.
In a time when calendars were not yet so readily available, it was necessary to make known the
date of Easter in advance, since many celebrations of the year depend on its date. That
announcement used to be done on the Feast of the Epiphany on January 6. The number of
Sundays that follow Epiphany, the date of Ash Wednesday, and the number of Sundays that
follow Pentecost are all computed in relation to Easter.
Although calendars now give the date of Easter and the other feasts for many years in advance,
something like the Epiphany proclamation still has value. It is a reminder of the centrality of
the resurrection of the Lord in the liturgical year and the importance of the great mysteries of
faith which are celebrated each year.
Here is the complete
Announcement of Easter and the Moveable Feasts for 2018
Know, dear brothers and sisters,
that, as we have rejoiced at the Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ,
so by leave of God's mercy we announce to you also the joy of his Resurrection,
who is our Savior.
On the fourteenth day of February will fall Ash Wednesday, and the beginning of the fast of the most sacred Lenten season. On the first day of April you will celebrate with joy Easter Day, the Paschal feast of our Lord Jesus Christ. On the thirteenth day of May will be the Ascension of our Lord Jesus Christ.] On the twentieth day of May, the feast of Pentecost. On the twenty-seventh day of May, the feast of the Holy Trinity On the second day of December, the First Sunday of the Advent of our Lord Jesus Christ, to whom be honor and glory for ever and ever. Amen. The overlay of different calendars, lunar- and solar-based, secular and sacred, sometimes leads to interesting “pairings”, like just recently when Advent IV fell on Christmas Eve morning. In 2018, Ash Wednesday will fall on Valentine’s Day, and Easter Sunday will be on April 1, April Fool’s Day (now there is a sermon right there…). We are also looking forward to the ordination of our Vicar Ron Costen during Synod Assembly on Friday, June 1, at Messiah College, and to his first Eucharist with us on Sunday, June 3. As we mark our calendars and look ahead into 2018, may this year be filled with many blessings for you and your loved ones. May the light of Christ that we celebrate during Epiphany be a beacon shining ahead and leading our steps, as Psalm 119: 105 says: “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” Make sure there is room in your calendar, both the physical one as well the one in your head and mind, for encounters with that word, be it on Sundays or otherwise (Btw: our Lenten course will start on February 21!) See you at Messiah Your Pastor Holger Roggelin ASH WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 14, 2018 “Ashes to Go” 8:00 to 9:00 AM & 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. on the Harrisburg Capitol Steps & East Rotunda. Pastors from the Harrisburg area will be taking part. Noon Worship: 12:00 Noon Service at Messiah will be in the Nave with the Imposition of Ashes. Evening Service: At 6:00 PM we will offer a simple Soup dinner; service will start at 7:00 PM. Messiah will be the host in 2018. Imposition of Ashes and Holy Communion will follow. Choral music will be a combined effort of the choirs of St. Michaels Lutheran, Messiah Lutheran and Christ Lutheran Churches. All are welcome.
Vicars Corner:
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ,
My internship ends in just another three weeks, though I will remain here at
Messiah and engage in preaching and other services to the congregation and
others. One of the highlights of being here has been working with children and
families moving toward baptism for children. Clearly as I talk with people about
what brought them to Messiah the top two responses are that the congregation is
so kind, friendly and receptive and the other is that the music is wonderful and
uplifting.
As you probably know, I have been approved for ordination which will occur at the
Synodical Assembly in late May and early June. I will be ordained on Friday evening June 1 and Pr.
Roggelin has invited me to conduct my first service of
worship as an ordained pastor here at Messiah on June 3,
2018. This will allow everyone at Messiah to have a
part in my ordination without having to drive to Messiah
College in Grantville, where the Synod Assembly is
held. Each of you have been supportive, straight forward
and helpful as I have moved through the internship
process and served as your vicar. I so appreciate that.
My plans for my ministry are unfolding and I am very
pleased with the direction in which they are moving.
Thank you for all that you do to share the love of Christ
with me and this community.
Love in Christ,
Ron Costen
Prayer of the Day:
Holy God, creator of light and giver of goodness, your voice
moves over the waters. Immerse us in your grace, and transform
us by your Spirit, that we may follow after your Son, Jesus
Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and
the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Giant Cash For Causes Cards are back!
Giant Gift Cards are back in the office to support Messiah Youth. If
you have any questions or would like to purchase some, please see
Dana or Your Church Lady.
Let’s support our Youth!!! Thank You…
Third Annual Volunteer Fair on January 21st
The Stewardship
Committee will be
having their second
annual volunteer fair
on January 21, 2018,
during Meet & Greet. Come and find out where your gifts and
talents are needed and can be used to benefit our common
mission. Information and signup sheets will be available for all
the Committees.
REDISCOVER MACEDONIA
A spirit of gratitude
and
generosity
Thank you to all who submitted pledges in our annual Stewardship campaign. You are
helping to create a firm financial foundation for our congregation and fulfill God's call to share our
treasures. If you haven't yet submitted your pledge or your updated Simply Giving form, you are
still welcome to do so. We will be reporting the results of the campaign in the next few weeks.
How Will You Share Your Time and Talent in 2018?
The Stewardship Committee asks you to consider where you will share your time and talent in 2018.
It takes many hands to do God's work and we need yours! Our Volunteer Fair on Sunday January
7th provides an opportunity for you to speak with committee members and volunteer coordinators
about the many opportunities to be part of the work of Messiah. If you can't be there on the 7th or
you are still thinking about it, here are some of the opportunities and the person you can speak to:
CHAIRS FOR COMMITTEE:
Worship Assistants;
Deacons & Mid-week Deacons Jody Kraby
Counters Linda Heilman
Altar Guild Jan Crum
Acolytes Denise Ferguson
Lectors Melvin Colins
Presenters Carol Scott
Ushers Babu Rangasamy
President of Church Council Ross Gibson-Delasin
Treasurer Art Heilman
Audit Committee ?
Endowment Board Art Heilman
Youth Ministry & Christian Ed Pastor Hal Fox & Dana Lomma
Worship & Music Norm Beard
Prayer Chain Mary Jane Fry
Property Linda Shearer
Women of Messiah Brenda Troxell
Stewardship Deidre Lenker
Mutual Ministry David Evrard
Ecumenical Food Pantry Jody Kraby, Linda Roberts
Fundraising (Hunger & Sound Bites) R. Gibson-Delasin/L. Sheeder
L. Roberts, J. Kraby
Messiah Cares (care to shut in’s & members in need) J. Kraby & L. Roberts
Picnic Dana Lomma
Choir Dan Asmus
Giant Cash For Causes Cards are back!
Giant Gift Cards are back in the office to support Messiah Youth. If
you have any questions or would like to purchase some, please see
Dana or Your Church Lady.
Let’s support our Youth!!! Thank You…
Women’s Pre-Lenten Luncheon
Our annual Women’s Pre-Lenten Luncheon will
take place after church on Sunday, February
11. Soup, salad, and desserts will be served.
The cost is $4.00—quite a deal!! Please make
your reservation with one of the following
ladies: Jan Crum, Deb Davies, Mary Jane Fry,
Jody Kraby, Jacquie Rucker, Brenda Troxell,
Rachel Troxell, or Peg Wenrich. We hope to
see you there for a wonderful time of
fellowship!
January 2018 Worship Assistants
Deacon Counters
1/7 Ross Gibson-Delasin 1/7 Ron Costen & David Evrard
1/14 Ross Gibson-Delasin 1/14 Jay Krebs & David Kraby
1/21 Ross Gibson-Delasin 1/21 Jan Crum & Jody Kraby
1/28 Ross Gibson-Delasin 1/28 Beard, Fry, Heilman, Shearer
Altar Guild Acolytes
1/7 Crum & Troxell 1/7 Jody Kraby & Susie Horner
1/14 Beard & Beard 1/14 Zach Muhlhauser & Aruldeep Babu
1/21 Davies & Fox 1/21 Emma & Olivea Berra
1/28 Evrard & Roberts 1/28 Annabel & Jay Krebs
Lectors Presenters
1/7 TBD 1/7 David Evrard & Rich Walton
1/14 TBD 1/14 Kevin Pry & Laurie Roberts
1/21 TBD 1/21 Deidre Lenker & Kay Dowhower
1/28 TBD 1/28 Manimegala & Babu Rangasamy
Ushers
1/7 Team #2 B. Lenker, D. Bethel, R. Costen, N. Beard
1/14 Team #3 E. Kramer, D. Evrard, J. Krebs, W. Rhoades, L. Fry
1/21 Team #4 R. Horner, D. Berra, A. Krebs, S. Zellers, M. Colins
1/28 Team #5 D. Troxell, J. & J. Bennett, D. Davies
Bell Ringer Mid-Week Deacon
1/7 TBD 1/3 Lesla Sheeder
1/14 TBD 1/10 Carol Scott
1/21 TBD 1/17 Felicity Fox
1/28 TBD 1/24 Jan Crum
1/31 Linda Heilman
February 2018 Worship Assistants
Deacon Counters
2/4 Rich Walton 2/4 D. Ferguson & M.L. Tietbohl
2/11 Rich Walton 2/11 R. Muhlhauser & B. Lenker
2/18 Rich Walton 2/18 R. Costen & D. Evrard
2/25 Rich Walton 2/25 J. Krebs & D. Kraby
Altar Guild Acolytes
2/4 Heilman & Shearer 2/4 Jack & Kate Ferguson
2/11 Ferguson & Horner 2/11 Jody Kraby & Susie Horner
2/18 Crum & Troxell 2/18 Zach Muhlhauser & Aruldeep Babu
2/25 Beard & Beard 2/25 Emma & Olivia Berra
Lectors Presenters
2/4 TBD 2/4 Kathy & Ed Kramer
2/11 TBD 2/11 Ann & Dennis Moran
2/18 TBD 2/18 Lesla Sheeder & Mary Lou Teitbohl
2/25 TBD 2/25 Mary Jane & Lynn Fry
Ushers
2/4 Team # 1 B. Alwine, B. Rangasamy, D. Moran, R. Muhlhauser, R.
Gibson-Delasin
2/11 Team # 2-B. Lenker, D. Bethel, R. Costen, N. Beard
2/14. Team: #3E. Kramer, D. Evrard, J. Krebs, W. Rhoades,L. Fry
Wed
2/18 Team: #4 R. Horner, D. Berra, A. Krebs, S. Zellers, M. Collins
2/25 Team # 5 D. Troxell, J. & J. Bennett, D. Davies
Bell Ringer Mid-Week Deacon
2/4 TBD 2/7 Hal Fox
2/11 TBD 2/14 TBD
2/18 TBD 2/21 TBD
2/25 TBD 2/28 TBD
2/14 Ash Wednesday
CHOCOLATE LOVERS ALERT!
The Messiah Chocolate Making Team is gearing up to make
your Valentine's Day sweet again!
Due to the renovations in the Social Hall this year, we will have to
limit our chocolate production this year to one item, our biggest
seller: Peanut Butter Cups, of course!
We will offer dark chocolate or milk chocolate handmade peanut butter cups in small or large
boxes (approximately 1/2 lb. or 1 lb.) all tied up with a red ribbon! Place your order by January
28th for pick up at Messiah Lutheran on February 11th in time to treat your favorite sweetheart.
Please fill out your order form and enclose a check made out to Messiah Lutheran Church in the
amount of $22 (large) or $14 (small) by January 28! Nothing better than a handmade sweet for your
SWEETIE!
Sweets for Valentines Sweets for Valentines
Handmade by Messiah Lutheran Church
Chocolatier Peg and friends!
Order No Later than January 28th!
Due to renovations in the Social Hall this year we will have to
Limit our chocolate production this year to one item, our biggest
seller: Peanut Butter Cups, of course!
PEANUT BUTTER CUPS:
milk chocolate:
#___Small-$14 each $____ Total
#___Large-$22 each $____Total
dark chocolate:
#___Small-$14 each $____ Total
#___Large-$22 each $____Total
Full order total price: $ ________
Please pay with your order! check # _________
Checks payable to: “Messiah Lutheran”
memo: “Valentine Sweets”
Name: ________________________
Phone #: ______________________
Pick up at church Feb11th 717-233-6731
02 John Garman 25 JoAnn & Richard Snyder
02 Adrianna Grey
06 Vicki Smith
08 Raymond Evelyn lll
09 Calliope Troxell
12 Joseph Fry
13 Katherine Harkins
20 Mitchell Gale
20 Josette Gale
26 David Snyder
27 Peg Wenrich
30 Ron (Harry) Troxell
03 Marlin Foulds 12 Jennifer (Wheatley) Dixon 22 Robert Chapin
04 Ray Schreckengaust 13 Haley Kai Rauch 26 Edwin Engerer
05 Norm Beard 14 Carol Scott 26 Olivia Albritton
05 JoAnn Snyder 18 Betty Krebs 26 Nicole Taylor
07 Brook Lenker 18 Anna K. Foulds 27 Annika Shearer
07 Kimberly Sell 19 Jessica Coup 28 Deidre Lenker
10 Daniel Troxell 19 Mark Harkins 28 Dennis Moran
10 John Grub 19 Jeanne Gule
10 Margaret Turner 21 Amy Davies
11 Brenda Alwine 22 Andrew Heilman
12 Jay Allen Krebs Jr. 22 Angelica Simmons
14 February John & Cheryl Garman
14 February John & Linda ShearerPlease keep in your prayers for today January 4th, 2018
Andy Asmus
Tom Bay
Charlie Baxter (Kraby)
Jacqueline & Jerry Bennett
Kelly Crum
Deborah Davenport
Kevin Deckard
Dick Dowhower
Ed Engerer
Ross Gibson Delasin
Dennis Grub
John Grub
The Kendall Family
Bertha Roberts Levarto
Lori Moran
Amy & Jason Northridge
Trent Peechatka
Walt Peechatka
Madelle Pierce
Dan & Jen Troxell
Condolences and Prayers
Our prayers and condolences go out to the family of Jacqueline Smith-Bennett & Jerry Bennett on
the death of her Dad, Charles Edward Smith.
Also
Pastor Holger Roggelin & Alexandra Mattern-Roggelin on the death of Pastors brother,
Reinhard Disterheft.
May they rest in peace and rise in glory.
Special dates to but on your calendar from Messiah & Brenda:
January 21, 2018 Baptism of our Lord Christmas 1
3rd Annual Volunteer Fair.Messiah Lutheran Church
901 N. 6th Street
Harrisburg, Pa 17102
Bin is located in the back of Messiah by the Parking Lot.
We invite you to bring all your gently used clothing and bedding items to the
Community Aid Collection Bin located behind Messiah Lutheran. As a result of
our association with Community Aid, we will receive compensation for the
donated items as well as vouchers that Pastor can use to help those in need.
Messiah Lutheran will also qualify for grants to help us maintain our facility
and support our ministries.
Neighbors helping Neighbors
Messiah Lutheran does benefit from donated clothes that go into bins.
We get vouchers to give out to the needed for purchases at Community
Aid.
UPCOMING BOOK CHATS:
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1:15 p.m., Barnes & Noble Café, Camp Hill, THE
LAST DAYS OF NIGHT by Graham Moore, A world of invention and
skullduggery, populated by the likes of Edison, Westinghouse, and Tesla.
MONDAY, MARCH 5, 1:15 p.m., Barnes & Noble Café, Camp Hill
ENEMY WOMEN: A NOVEL by Paulette Jiles, For the Colleys of southeastern Missouri, the war
between the States is a plague that threatens devastation, despite the family's avowed neutrality.Donations to Messiah Lutheran in December:
Suzanne Gale for her donation to the Organ Fund in memory of her mother
“Gusty” and my grandmother Kathryn Raymond.
Mary Jane & Lynn Fry for their donation to the Organ Fund in honor of
Dan & Jeanne and our Wonderful Choir.
Michael & Rachel & Calliope Troxell for their donation to the Organ Fund.
David Evrard for his donation to the Organ Fund.
Lesla Sheeder for her donation to:
The Ramp Fund in honor & gratitude for Ron Costen.
Art & Linda Heilman’s 50th Wedding Anniversary.
Mary Jane Fry’s 70th birthday to the Organ Fund.
With gratitude to Lynn Stonesifer, Jody Kraby and The Messiah Muscians for the Organ
Fund.
Pastor Charlie & Lola Belle Scott for their donation to the general fund.
Norm & Sue Beard donation to the Organ Fund in memory of our parents.
Mary Lou Tietbohl for her donations to the Organ Fund.
Dr. Robert C. Byrne for his donation to the Organ Fund.
Jody & Dave Kraby donation to the Ramp Fund in honor of Ross Gibson-Delasin & Phil Delasin.
The Fergusons for their donation in honor of Virgil & Jeanne Hostetler to the Organ Fund.
Sue & Charlie Beckley in memory of her parents Kenneth H. & Jane A. Solomon and Thomas A. &
Mary S. Beckley to the Organ Fund.
Jody & Dave Kraby in honor of Art & Linda Heilman, to the Organ Fund.
This week at Messiah: January 7th to January 13th 2018
Monday 6:00 pm NA Meeting
Monday 7:00 pm Music & Worship Meeting
Tuesday 6:30 pm NA Meeting
Wednesday 12:00 pm Noon Worship Service
Wednesday 5:45pm Tap Class
Wednesday 7:00 pm Choir Practice
Saturday 7:00 pm NA Meeting
Ecumenical Food Pantry needs Egg Cartons.
Please save them. Thank You…Remember Our Home Members:
John Grub Joan Cromwell
121 Henry Street 34 Scarsdale Drive
Enola, Pa. 17025 Camp Hill, Pa. 17011
Jean Wherley Katherine Rife Carole Gibbons
333 Messiah Circle 800 Wilhelm Road 2800 Myrtle Drive
Mechanicsburg, Pa. 17055 Harrisburg, Pa. 17111 Mechanicsburg, Pa. 17055
Rev. Dick Dowhower Alice Redmond Lynn Stonesifer
Messiah Lifeways 3820 Chestnut Street Country Meadows
Room 204 Camp Hill, Pa. 17011 Room 3078 Bldg. 3
222 Messiah Circle 4905 E. Trindle Road
Mechanicsburg Pa. 17055 Mechanicsburg, Pa 17050
Messiah Church Council 2017-2018
Ross Gibson-Delasin President Deborah Shue-Davies
Robert Horner – Vice President Babu Rangasamy
Lesla Sheeder – Secretary Jacqueline Rucker
Arthur Heilman – Treasurer Mary Lou Tietbohl
Norm Beard Richard Walton
Jacqueline Smith-Bennett Peg Wenrich
Last Sunday of the Month is Food Pantry Sunday
But we could use Groceries and Personals anytime…
Please remember to bring your bag of groceries or a monetary
donation to support the Food Pantry. Thank you in advance for
your help.YOUTH CHRISTMAS PAGEANT:
“THE WWJD RADIO SHOW CHRISTMAS”
Written By Olivia Berra, Hal Fox and Dana Lomma
Prelude – Savanna Lenker & Isabella Lomma
*Christmas Hallelujah*
Cast of characters- (Actors playing multiple characters)Kate Ferguson – Tech
Engineer
Bryce Thoman – Big Shepherd and Joseph
Moriah Thoman – Narrator and Mary
Isabella Lomma – Andrew Sister Wannabe 1
Dante Lomma – Angel Gabriel
Domonique Mason Mays – Little Shepherd
Savanna Lenker – Andrew Sister Wannabe 2
Emma Berra -- Announcer
Olivia Berra -- Producer
Zach Muhlhauser -- Reporter
Aruldeep Babu – Wiseman 1 and Innkeeper
Lector - Jack Ferguson
Sound - Michael Lomma
Accompanist - Jeanne Hostetler
Director - Dana Lomma
“Sound Effects Man” - Pastor Hal Fox —Wiseman 2
Thank you to Dana Lomma & Pastor Hal Fox
and to our amazing youth and everyone who made our
pageant a success for 2017.NOVEMBER BUDGET AND ATTENDANCE Income for the year-to-date is slightly ahead of the same period last year. Expenditures are lower than that of last year when we had higher costs for the exterior painting and masonry repair.
Use Amazon smile throughout the year
Please remember, when ordering from Amazon, use the
Messiah Amazon Smile webpage so that the church receives
0.5% of the purchase price. It does not change the price of
items that you purchase but it does give the church a portion
of the purchase price.
Using Amazon smile for purchases through Amazon is
simple:
Open your internet browser (Chrome, Safari, Edge,
Internet Explorer, Firefox, Opera) and copy and
paste or type
https://smile.amazon.com/ch/23-1445647
into the browser search area and press the Enter
key. This will take you to the Amazon web page for
amazon smile that will indicate just below the search
bar that you are supporting Messiah Lutheran
Church. One-half of a percent of your purchases will
be donated to Messiah.
“CHRISTMAS EVE”
Well Friends and Members,
If you missed Christmas Eve this
year you missed an amazing
service. The music and service was
magnificent!!! With the newly
restored organ and Jeanne playing
beautifully, Dan playing the flute
and soloing, Elizabeth playing the
harp like an angel, Jack Ferguson
on drums. We were also treated to
Silent Night, sung by Pastor
Roggelin in German and
accompanied by Pastor Fox on the
guitar. We are so richly blessed by
the voices and talents of our
Messiah Choir and who gave of
their time practicing, to give us all
a service that brought tears to most
everyone. Thank you again…Tidbits!!!!
Some people asked me to re run this from last year. I keep it in the
car. It works… I use Recipe 1…
3 Cheap and Easy Formulas for Homemade Windshield De-Icer
It’s that dreaded time of year. For those of us in the northern
part of the country, the snow is falling, cars are stalling, and I
start grumbling a bit more than usual. Each trip to town requires
a 10-minute pre-start on my car, and the hated task of scraping
my windshield. There are several options to help you with this
chore, with some being more practical than others. See what has
worked for others, and how you can take control of a frozen
windshield and limited visibility for just a few pennies.
Cover it. This no-brainer works the best. By keeping your windshield protected from the elements,
you can effectively prevent ice build-up, frost, or snow from ever touching the glass. The easiest
approach is to store your vehicle in a mild garage or storage area, but this isn’t an option for
everyone.
Another method is to place a lightweight tarp or double-folded old sheet directly over your
windshield, and hold it down in place with bungee straps or weights of some sort. The next time
you go out to your car, you can remove the cover, and any accumulated light frost should melt
shortly via the defrost function of your car. (This won’t work well in areas with heavy snowfall,
however, as the weight of the snow could make removing the cover a herculean task.)
Prevent it. I prefer not having to mess with tarps and straps, so I’m especially tempted by the
commercial ice-prevention formulas offered on the market. They seem so easy to use: just spray
before you go to bed each night, and wake up to a frost-free windshield. Some obvious
disadvantages to this method include the cost to purchase the products (which may cost up to $13
per bottle) and the questionable contents of some brands.
The readers of the Dollar Stretcher have their own recipe for a safe, non-toxic version of a ice
retarding solution: Simply mix 3 parts vinegar and 1 part water in a spray bottle. Apply to all
the car windows (including side and rear) before going to bed at night.
Remove it. If you find yourself in the impossible situation of having to scrape very thick ice or
snow from you windshield, don’t fret! The right scraper can do wonders, but a nice homemade de-
icing solution can help, too. The Stretcher has two more recipes for you, in the event you can’t get
that nasty ice to budge:
Recipe #1:
Mix one part water to two parts rubbing alcohol. Apply to the window and watch it peel right
off!
Recipe #2:
Use a bottle of 70% isopropyl alcohol (50% works, too, but not as well) with a few drops of
dish soap. Apply liberally to the glass with a spray bottle. (Readers also recommend adding
alcohol to the washer fluid container, with a 50/50 mix, to keep wiper lines from freezing up in
the winter.)
Winter won’t last forever, but it can feel like an eternity. Stop the scraping madness with a little
planning and some homemade solutions designed to save time and money.Church Lady Recipes:
Here is a recipe I do every year for New Year’s Day, and it is always the
favorite.
“Fried-Sautéed” Sauerkraut
(Simmer on top of stove or in an electric frying pan)
2 large onions sliced thin
2# bag of Sauerkraut
3 or 4 cloves of garlic minced
Sauté garlic and onion in 4 TBS. EVOO. Then sprinkle with Smoked Paprika.
Rinse & drain sauerkraut in a strainer. Shake off excess water. Add to onion
mixture.
Season to taste with
Seasoned black pepper
Garlic salt or garlic powder.
Every time you go past the stove. If it looks like it’s drying out add water to keep moist.
Simmer 5 to 6 hours. If you want it brown, take lid off and turn up heat….
Parmesan Basil Tomato Soup (Slow Cooker)
A creamy parmesan basil tomato soup that practically cooks itself for you!
Just add the ingredients into the slow cooker and watch the delicious smells of
tomatoes and herbs waft through your whole house!
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup chopped onions
2 diced carrots
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 (28 ounce) cans san marzano tomatoes
¼ cup EACH roasted garlic cloves AND sun-dried tomatoes
1 tablespoon sugar
¼ teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon italian seasoning
4 cups broth (vegetable or chicken)
1 parmesan rind (optional)
1 bay leaf
3 tablespoons basil pesto [5]
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 cup packed fresh basil leaves
1-2 cups half and half
parmesan cheese + grilled cheese sandwich, to serveDirections:
1. Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until they start
to turn translucent, about 2-3 minutes. Add the carrots and continue to cook for 1-2 minutes,
stir them around so they cook evenly.
2. Transfer the cooked veggies into a 6 quart slow cooker or larger. Add the tomato sauce,
tomatoes, roasted garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, sugar, dried basil, italian seasoning, broth,
parmesan rind, bay leaf, basil pesto, and balsamic vinegar. Cover and cook on the low
setting for 6-8 hours for the best flavor or 3-4 on the high setting for a quicker meal.
3. Fish out the bay leaf and parmesan rind. Add the basil leaves to the slow cooker, stir to
combine and using an immersion blender, blend the soup till smooth or to your desired
consistency. If you don’t have a stick blender, transfer the soup in batches into a blender and
blend. Stir in 1 cup of half and half and taste. If desired add more half and half to preference.
We like it with 1 cup but you can certainly add more to your preference.
4. Top bowls with parmesan cheese and serve with grilled cheese or cheese croutons.
White Wine Chicken Stew
Ingredients
4 slices bacon, cut into 1/8” strips.
1 lb. chicken wings
2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken thighs; cut in-half
horizontally and trimmed.
4 carrots, peeled and cut into ½-inch pieces
1 onions, diced
1 celery rib, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon fresh thyme, minced
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
5 cups unsalted chicken broth, divided
1 1/8 cup dry white wine, divided into 1 cup and 1/8 cups
2 teaspoons Worcestershire Sauce
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 1 tablespoons sections
1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 lb. small new red potatoes, washed & quartered
Garnish: 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsleyInstructions
1. Place oven rack to lower-middle position and preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
2. Cook bacon in a Dutch oven, over medium-low heat, until bacon browns then transfer bacon
to a large bowl. Turn heat to medium-high.
3. In small batches, and without crowding the pan, sear the chicken wings and thighs in the
bacon fat. If more fat is needed, add 2 tablespoons canola oil. Place seared chicken in the
bowl with the bacon.
4. Reduce heat to medium and place the carrots in the Dutch oven and cook carrots until
softened. Add the diced onion and celery and cook until onion is translucent and celery has
softened. Add minced garlic and cook 30 seconds until it is fragrant and bloomed.
5. Increase heat to medium-high. Add 1-cup wine, 1-cup broth and Worcestershire Sauce.
Scrape the brown bits from the bottom of the pan and bring the mixture to a boil. Cook,
stirring occasionally, until liquid reduces to ¼ cup and vegetables start to sizzle, 12-15
minutes.
6. Add butter and stir to melt. Sprinkle the vegetables with flour and stir.
7. Gradually add the remaining 4 cups of broth, thyme and smoked paprika then whisk until
smooth.
8. Add quartered potatoes; bring to a low boil.
9. Turn off heat. Taste the stew and season with salt and pepper, if needed.
10. Transfer stew to the oven. Cook, uncovered, for 30 minutes, stirring once halfway through
cooking.
11. Transfer pot to stovetop and scrape fond off sides of pot with wooden spoon into the stew.
Stir well. Add chicken thighs and wings and bacon.
12. Return pot to oven and continue cooking, uncovered, 45 minutes or until chicken and
vegetables are fork-tender. Stir occasionally.
13. (At this point the stew can be refrigerated, covered, up to 2 days.)
14. Before serving, discard wings (see *Note) and add 2-4 tablespoons white wine. Garnish with
chopped parsley. Enjoy
Proverbs to live by:I hope you enjoyed your January, February Messenger. Please let the office know if you
want or need anything. The next Messenger will be March. Stay warm and safe.
Please remember look around, reach out to someone if they look lost. You may be the reason they
are here. Winter is a difficult time for a lot of people. Go see an old friend, call, or drop them a note.
You never know what tomorrow will be. Hugs and positive thinking can change the world, or at
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