Hello, Friends.

Do you wonder why Hoosiers love to talk about the weather? This past week has been an exciting one for us! This latest snow caused bogged down traffic. If you have school aged children, I am sure you are all beginning to get cabin fever. One thing to be sure, you always have to be prepared for changing weather. I was surprised to see Sandhill Cranes flying Thursday evening. You can't deny that its a beautiful time of year.

Saturday is Groundhog Day. We are facing a spectacular warm up. Do you think our local groundhogs will see their shadows? Do you think they are hunkered down waiting for nicer weather? They won't have to wait for long! Did you see the forecast for Monday?

Sunday is Superbowl Sunday! What does this mean? Even if you don't care for football, even if you don't care about the Patriots or the Rams, even if you don't have an opinion about Tom Brady or the scandalous calls that boosted the Patriots into the game, you can still enjoy the spectacle. Watch to see the latest and greatest commercials. Meet friends at a sports bar or someone's home with the excuse to eat, drink and have a party. Every year there are new trends in snacking. Check out these fun and a selection of snacks from Chowhound and listen to top sports news from CBS Sports.

International Bible Study: Tuesdays, 9:00-10:00, room 100.

In the tenth chapter of John, Jesus continues to explain who he is. In verses seven and nine he says, “I am the gate.” He promises that whoever enters through this gate will be saved. In verses 11 and 14 he says, “I am the good shepherd.” This claim established him as a royal caretaker of God's people.
These declarations once again divided the Jews. Some believed in him as the promised Messiah, others became angry and wanted to kill him for blasphemy. It was a conundrum!
In this chapter of John we read some of the most beautiful passages about Jesus’s purpose for coming to this world. “I have come that they might have life, and have it to the full,” he says in verse 10. In verses 27 and 28 he declares: “My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one can snatch them out of my hand.” How comforting!

February 5: Join us  as we read and discuss chapter 11 of the Gospel of John. 

International Friends: Tuesdays, 10:00-11:30, room 100.
We took over the kitchen and everyone brought their favorite dumpling fillings. We shared our ingredients and tried some home made doughs for the "skin". Find the ingredients on our Recipes page. Fair warning: we only shared our ingredients. Now you know what was in the dumplings, but we didn't specify amounts. This is so you can make them to taste.

February 5: We didn't specify anything. That means that it is Carolyn's choice! Hmmm. What do I want to talk about? What do I want to do? Come and see! It will be fun


seven and nine; 11 and 14: writing tip-always spell out single digit numbers when writing in formal English; use numerals or numbers when writing numbers of two or more digits

bogged down: slow down progress or cause problems

cabin fever: stuck inside and ready to get out and enjoy company and fresh air

facing: anticipating, looking forward to

declaration: something that is announced or proclaimed
once again: another time
blasphemy: impious statement or action concerning God or sacred things in this case saying he is God
conundrum: a thing that puzzles
perish: to die or be destroyed
snatch: grab or steal

took over: snatch!

make them to taste: put as much or as little of an ingredient as you prefer to suit your taste buds

specify: define or describe or determine