April 2010 Issue 4

Greater Galilee Gazette

Mark Your Calendar

April 4th Easter Service 8:00am & 10:30am

April 10th 3:00pm

Holmes & Byrd Wedding

April 11th Pastor’s Aide Annual Day

1st Baptist of Kannapolis—Musical/Male

Chorus & Voices of Praise Hymn Choir

April 17th 2:00pm Thompson & Young Wedding

April 18th - 3:00pm Saturn Nursing Home

Ministers Maxie Childress & Kerri Durrah

April 21st - 6:30pm New Member Fellowship (Jan - March)

April 28th - 6:30pm Baptism & Right Hand of Fellowship

Mid-Week Preaching Schedule

April 7 - Min. Virginia Boulware

April 21 - Min. Rufus Kinard

Meditation

Moment

“Give it to Jesus”

When worry comes knocking on your

door, stop it on the doorstep or it will

move in and take up residence. 'Cast all

your anxiety on him because he cares

for you' 1 Peter 5:7 God cares about

the things that worry you and prey up-

on your thoughts. He cares about them

more than you do. Not one nagging,

aching, worrisome, gut-wrenching,

blood-pressure-raising thought escapes

His notice. Because 'you are his per-

sonal concern', He watches over you

day and night. What qualifies as a

worry? Anything that robs you of joy,

(negativity of others) Anything you

can't change (your employer closing down,) Anything you're not responsible

for, (crisis in others’ lives) Anything

you're unable to control, (family mem-

bers salvation) Anything that torments

you, (attitude of others), Anything that

keeps you awake when you should be

asleep. (The behaviors of our children,

financial issues) All of that ―stuff‖

needs to be transferred from your

worry list to your prayer list. The Bible

says, 'Don't worry about anything; in-

stead, pray about everything. Tell God

what you need, and thank him for all

he has done. Then you will experience

God's peace' Philippians 4:6-7. Give

each worry, one by one, to God. The

more you practice doing this, the more

exciting your walk with Him will be-

come. You'll be amazed at how easily

He handles things that overwhelm you.

Remind yourself that He's able to

handle it, willing to handle it, and

waiting for you to give it to Him.

'Cast your burden on the Lord, and He

shall sustain you.' Those who live

worry free are those who keep casting

their burdens on the Lord until it be-

comes as natural to them as breathing! So breath a little easier - Give it to Jesus!

“No pain, no palm;

no thorns, no throne;

no gall, no glory;

no cross, no crown."

Happy Easter

Youth Empowerment Classes

Ages 2-10 6:30pm

Don't Lose Your Shirt

The sheer volume of sales flyers,

coupons and advertising that we

are inundated with is enough to

make your head spin. Cut through

the clutter: focus on what you're

looking for and compare prices

for the best deal.

Distinguish between needs and

wants: Before you start buying

toys and specialty items, decide

what you need more: the product

or the money.

Look for sales: You can often

find everything you need on the

sale rack.

Wait for end of season sales: Pick up next year's bathing suit

for a fraction of the cost at the

end of the summer.

Shop online: The Internet offers

many items used or at a discount.

Try to find sites that offer free

shipping. Online great shop-

ping. Amazon & Ebay - Sells

new & used items (some bid-

dings) Overstock.com – new

items, great prices - all shipping

$1.95. However, shop online

sites that are reputable. All in-

formation should be easy to find

on their site. Phone number,

return policies, shipping infor-

mation and product information.

Check out any online com-

plaints or check with others to

see if they are familiar with the

site. As always shop a secure

site, or call in your information.

Shop at closeout stores: They

may not be pretty, but you can

find great deals at stores like

Big Lots, Marshalls and TJ

Maxx.

Head to second-hand stores: Goodwill, thrift stores and pawn

shops offer many quality used

goods at low prices. With the

You told me to get a

new Easter Suit and this

was the only one that

they had left.

economy in this situation, you

may find some great items.

Find a garage sale: One man's

junk is another's treasure. Spring

cleaning time is here. People are

selling items to make extra

money, which benefits you.

Consider alternatives: Expen-

sive does not always equal qual-

ity. Check out professional rat-

ings from Consumer Reports and

read what customers say online

to find out if you're getting the

biggest bang for your buck.

Avoid fashion trends: Don't

spend a ton of money on an item

that you won't want to wear next

month. Stick with classic styles

that you'll wear often.

Now you've got your necessities

down, next we’ll focus on how

to save money on the fun stuff.

We all know that tension can wreak havoc

on our eating patterns. But the right food

can often help tame mindless munching

cravings and better yet, actually lower

overall anxiety and its symptoms. Eight of

our favorites: Dark Chocolate: High in

flavonoids, which are lauded for their re-

laxing properties (chamomile tea is another

great source), chocolate also contains

phenethylamine, a chemical that enhances

your mood. The darker the chocolate, the

more healthy substances you're getting in

your diet, so look for bars that are 70 per-

cent cacao or higher. Skim Milk: Turns

out that a warm glass of it really is calm-

ing. One study found that women who

drank four or more servings of low-fat or

skim milk every day were about half as

likely to experience stress-related PMS

symptoms than those who drank less than

one serving a week. Oatmeal: Carbs help

you produce serotonin, a calming hormone

that helps fight anxiety's negative effects,

which is probably why many of us crave

carbs when we're stressed. Go with the

craving and choose healthy sources. Oat-

meal is high in fiber, which means that

your body will absorb it slowly. In one fell

swoop, you'll prolong the serotonin

boost, keeping yourself feeling full for

longer (and on less) and making sure

your blood sugar's in check. Salmon:

Research shows that omega-3 fatty acids

abundant in fish like salmon, can help

reverse stress symptoms by boosting

serotonin levels, and that an omega-3

rich diet can also help suppress the pro-

duction of the anxiety hormones cortisol

and adrenaline. Walnuts: They've been

shown to help lower blood pressure,

which is critical for those whose hearts

are already working overtime thanks to

high adrenaline levels. In fact, research

so strongly backs their health benefits

that the U.S. Food and Drug Administra-

tion goes so far as to recommend 1 1/2

oz per day. Sunflower Seeds: A good

source of folate, which helps your body

produce a pleasure-inducing brain

chemical called dopamine. Spinach:

Studies show that magnesium, which

you'll find in leafy greens like spinach,

improves your body's response to stress.

Blueberries Their antioxidants counter-

act the effects of stress hormones like

cortisol on your body.

Eat Away your Stress

Upcoming Trips I Do!..... Again

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Don’t Miss the Bus…..

May 30th

$5.00 (non refundable) - See Sister Rose Crawford

Golden Grove, Travelers Rest, SC

June 25th - 27th

Washington, DC - First Baptist Church,

Marshall Heights, MD

August 4th - 6th

Second Baptist Church, Atlantic City, NJ

Sept 26th

Goodwill Baptist Church, Bronx, NY

Oct. 8th - 9th

Family Ministry/Singles, Myrtle Beach, SC

Oct. 17th

Kingsport, TN

Dec 5th

New Holly Light Baptist Church, Pendleton, SC

Renew your Wedding Vows

by saying.. I Do, Again. The

ceremony will take place at Greater Galilee

on June 12, 2010 at 2:00pm followed by a

reception. (Location to be Announced) There is

no cost to participate in the renewal cere-

mony; However the reception is $30.00 per

couple. Sign-up & payment deadline is

April 28th. See Sister Terry McGowens.

April 24th - Hanes Outlet, Gastonia, NC

June 5th

Daniel Boone Restaurant, Boone, NC

Oct. 13-16th

Myrtle Beach, SC

Dec. 4th Tanglewood Festival of

Lights, Clemmons, NC

See Trustee Joe Drakeford or Sis. Lavon Mclean

Seniors on the Move

Ingredients:

1 can (10 3/4 ounces) Campbell's Cream of Mushroom Soup

(Regular or 98% Fat Free) OR – can of Cream of Chicken

1 cup water 1/4 teaspoon paprika

1/4 tsp black pepper 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

3/4 cup uncooked regular long-grain white rice

Directions:

Stir the soup, water, rice, paprika and black pepper in a 2-quart shal-

low baking dish. Top with the chicken.

Season chicken with additional paprika and black pepper, cover the

baking dish.

Bake at 375°F., for 45 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through

and the rice is tender.

Ingredient Note: For creamier rice, increase the water to 1 1/3 cups.

Serving Suggestion: Serve with a steamed broccoli and wheat rolls.

(For great time & money saving recipes go to www.campbellkitchen.com.)

One Dish Chicken & Rice Servings: 4

Prep Time: 5min Cook Time: 45min

Cost: $7:03

Calories: 312 Fat: 5g

Recipe By: Campbell’s Kitchen

Does it seems that there is never

enough time in the day? After work

you have ten things to do and three

hours to accomplish them. With

church activities, school events, gro-

cery shopping, homework, cleaning…

the madness never ends. Then you

realize, I have to feed the family. We

will usually stop to pick something up.

The good thing is, you fed them, it

was quick and convenient. The bad...

It wasn’t healthy, you probably didn’t

take a moment to pray, it wasn’t great,

you miss the sit-down dinner and con-

versation with the family and it was

expensive. (4 fast food meals average

$5.00 per person) Although most of

our “stuff” have to be done. Schedule

your day to include a meal with the

family. This one dish recipe will allow

you to multi-task; cook, assist with

homework, do a load of laundry, make

some calls or even time to just sit and

reflect. In the end you have a healthy

meal, time and conversation with family.

On the Go...Take a Moment

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