Hello, Friends,

We were back to the church for our meetings this week.

International Bible Study: Tuesdays, 9:30-10:30, room 100

What do you do when confronted by a beggar? Most of us admitted that such a confrontation makes us uneasy. Should we give money? Will the money be misused? In the third chapter of Acts, Peter and John come face-to-face with a beggar who has been crippled since birth.  Peter gives him the best gift, healing him in the name of Jesus. It was a spectacular moment that changed the beggar's life. Onlookers were amazed! To them Peter repeated his message: repent, turn to God for the forgiveness of sins, and believe in Jesus, the Messiah sent from God.

How can we help others in need? We discussed the value of praying for them, perhaps giving them tracts describing God's love and care for them, and food or money, as we deem appropriate. May God's love for us inspire us to love others!--Jan Heimann

October 18: Let's read Acts 4

International Friends: Tuesdays, 10:30-12-00, room 100
We made applesauce and potato pancakes (or latkes) this week. Both of these dishes are classic, midwestern comfort foods. Conventional wisdom holds that applesauce is perfect for an upset stomach (the BRAT diet). You can also enjoy it as a side dish or as a substitute for oil in baking.


Here is Mrs. Ott's recipe for potato pancakes (made in the blender!):
2 eggs
1/2 small onion
1 tsp salt
2 T flour
1/4 tsp baking powder
3 Cups cubed raw potato

Put eggs, onion, salt, flour, baking powder, and 1/2 cup potato cubes in blender. Cover. Process at 3 just until potatoes go through the blades. Add remaining potatoes. Cover. Do not over blend. Pour onto a hot well-greased griddle. Drain on absorbent paper.

October 18: Let's make "decorator" pumpkins.
Bring your scissors, several plastic grocery bags, and an old t-shirt to cut up (or get a t-shirt from Goodwill). We mock up some designer pumpkins. Once you learn how to do this you can invest in some fancy fabric...



Casual Conversation: Wednesday, 4:30-6:00, upstairs classrooms
We has some great casual conversation. Lisa stopped by and shared that she has to replace her furnace; it isn't heating. Do you think you might need to test your furnace before it gets cold? At the end of our conversation, the chimes at the church played God Bless America. This patriotic song is sung at many gatherings including the Indy 500. We will sing it next week!

October 19: Join us as Veronica leads the conversation!

English Classes: Thursdays, 9:30-12:00, upstairs classrooms
We are continuing to grow. We are happy to settle three new Friends in their classes.

October 20: Sing God Bless America with me!

God Bless America
Land that I love
Stand beside her and guide her
Through the night with a light from above.

From the mountains
to the prairies
To the oceans
white with foam

God Bless America
My home sweet home
God Bless America
My home sweet home

confronted, confrontation: app
BRAT: bananas, rice, applesauce, toast; a bland diet for people with an upset stomach
absorbent: soaks up; paper towels are a good example
mock up: practice
designer: for decoration
settle: make comfortable