December, 2020-January, 2021

Bascom United Methodist Church “Reaching People with the Love of Christ” In person worship currently suspended but available virtually

THE OPPORTUNITY OF A LIFETIME

“For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.” Ephesians 6:12 (ESV)

It is not news that our country was divided before the election. It is not news that our country continues to be divided after the election. And, hopefully, it is not news to you that this nation desperately needs the people of God to model a different, better way forward. The world needs to see in us, I repeat in us, that it’s possible for people to be passionate about their beliefs and at the same time compassionate toward those who hold different views and values.

Division over politics is not something America invented in the Twenty-first Century. John Wesley wrote this in 1774, “I met those of our society who had votes in the ensuing election, and advised them,

1. To vote, without fee or reward, for the person they judged the most worthy:

2. To speak no evil of the person they voted against: And,

3. To take care their spirits are not sharpened against those that voted on the other side.”

Wesley knew what many of us now realize all too well, that politics can bring out the worst in people. And he knew that when we allow our differences to become personnel and we let our spirits to become embittered, we are no longer able to be salt and light in the world. When we do this, we are no longer able to, as Wesley would say, spread holiness across the land. Angry people – even if they are right, even if they are Christian – cannot heal an angry nation.

As Reverend Rob Renfroe, whose work inspired this message, wrote, “In every situation, not just politics, nothing is gained by demonizing the person who disagrees with us.” We do not create a better future by becoming cynical of the other person’s motives. We so not honor Christ by demeaning the worth of any human being made in the image of God. And we will never win people over to our side by showing contempt for their intelligence or beliefs.

Attacking, condemning, and recriminating may enable us to enjoy the illusory feeling of being morally superior to those we despise. But we will never change someone who sees things differently for the better; instead we will lose any influence that we might have in his or her life. We have an important decision to make. Which is more important – winning the argument or winning the person?

Jesus told us to love our enemies. People who agree with us and those who don’t. People who vote the way we do and those who don’t. People who are fair to us and people who aren’t. If I love you, I will respect your dignity and care about your opinions. I will listen to you and value what you have to say. I will be kind to you even when you are rude to me. If I love what I believe to be true more than I love you, I have failed you, myself, and my God.

Our nation is deeply divided and dangerously close to coming apart, perhaps more so than at any time since Abraham Lincoln served as President. And there are times when we must battle for our beliefs. But Paul’s words remind us we are not fighting against people, we are fighting for people.

This is a difficult moment, but it’s a moment of opportunity, maybe the opportunity of a lifetime. It is a moment when we can show the world that the people of Jesus are truly different. When others shout, we listen and talk softly. When people are angry and try to make others even angrier, we act with gentleness and kindness. When others delight in dividing people, we find joy in bringing people together. When others say that differing politics and values must separate us, we say and show that the love of Jesus can bring us together.

Choose kindness. Choose gentleness. Choose listening. Choose understanding. Choose to be different. Choose love.

God Bless and Merry Christmas!.......Pastor Dean

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What is the history of Advent?

Advent was developed as a season of the church year in the late fourth century. It was widely practiced across Christian churches worldwide by the sixth century.

The church developed Advent primarily to provide an alternative time for the final preparation of candidates for baptism. The normal three-year preparation period included a final forty days of intense preparation during Lent. Baptism would follow at Easter.

A second season was needed after the Roman Emperor Theodosius made Christianity the legal religion of the Roman Empire in 380. At that time, approximately 15% of the Empire was Christian. After 380, the vast majority of citizens sought to become Christian. A single season could not accommodate all of those preparing for baptism.

Advent means “coming” or “arrival.” The focus of Advent is on Christian life now in light of the culmination of all things at Christ’s second coming. By focusing on last things, baptismal candidates were reminded of the need for Christ to come again to make all things new as they prepared to begin their new lives in Christ.

Baptism would typically occur at Epiphany, the end of the Christmas Season when Christians remember the coming of the Magi and celebrate the baptism of Jesus. This is why many older baptismal fonts include depictions of the Magi bringing gifts.

Similar to Lent, Advent developed as a penitential season of varying lengths. By the eighth century, Advent was generally observed for six weeks in the East (as it is to this day) and seven in the West. By the 12th century, it became shortened in the West to four weeks.

Advent was part of the practice of the Church of England when John Wesley was a priest. When he revised the liturgical calendar for use by American Methodists in 1784, he kept Advent and its four Sundays. So, Advent was part of Methodist ritual from the beginning.

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Anyone wishing to place a memorial on the Bascom Community Memory Tree located next to Bascom Communications can do so through Christmas Day.

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I came across this recently, and as our church members have lost a lot of loved ones in these past few months, I thought it would be a good time to include.

To Those I Love

When I am gone,

just release me, let me go-

so I can move

into my afterglow.

You musn’t tie me down

with your tears;

let’s be happy that we had

so many years.

I gave you my love, you can

only guess how much

you gave me happiness.

I thank you for the love you

each have shown, but now it’s

time I traveled on alone.

So grieve for me awhile,

if grieve you must, then

let your grief be comforted

with trust. It’s only

for a while that we must part,

so bless the memories

within your heart.

Then, when you must

come this way alone,

I’ll greet you with a smile

and a

“Welcome Home.”

At this time we have not made a final decision regarding whether our Christmas Eve Service will only be online or if we will be able to resume in-person worship by then. Please check the church website for updates.

“A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS” MULTIPLE CHOICE TRIVIA QUIZ 1. When Lucy asked Linus about getting rid of his blanket, what did Linus say he'd do with it in the future?

Make it into a scarf

Cut it into pieces and sew it into a quilt

Make it into a sportscoat

Give it to the needy 2. What kind of fear did Lucy say Charlie Brown had?

Pantophobia

Bibliophobia

Batophobia

Catoptrophobia 3. In the opening scene, what activity were the Peanuts gang seen participating in?

Making snow angels

Sledding

Ice skating

Snow ball war

4. What did Sally want Santa to bring her for Christmas?

Linus

A computer

Tens and twenties

A doll house 5. In the Christmas play, what part was Shermy given?

Joseph

The inn-keeper

A shepherd

One of the wise men 6. What was Snoopy's role in the Christmas play?

All the animals

A cow

A sheep

A goat 7. While at the Christmas tree lot, what tree did Charlie Brown decide to get for the Christmas play?

An aluminum tree

A scrawny, little tree

A Douglas fir

An artificial store tree 8. What contest did Snoopy enter and win?

Christmas tree decoration contest

A Christmas light contest

Christmas cookie bake-off

A dog show 9. Which one of the four Gospels did Linus recite?

John

Luke

Mark

Matthew 10. Whatever happened to the tree that Charlie Brown picked out?

It was thrown out

The Peanuts gang used it as firewood

All of the needles broke off of it

The Peanuts gang used Snoopy's Christmas lights to decorate it (answers can be found later in the newsletter)

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October, 2020 Administrative Board Meeting Minutes October 14, 2020 7:00 p.m.

Those present were Ed Smith, Bob Manz, Juanita Yambert, Bruce Kreh, Jeannie VanBuskirk, Karen Popenberg, Betty Park, Jane Rex, Lori Clay and Pastor Dean Meeting minutes taken by Lori Clay

Pastor Dean began the meeting with prayer. He circulated his expense report. The boiler passed inspection. There are no church building issues and nothing to report at the parsonage. Mark Zimmerman mulched the leaves. Betty Park shared that the Raise the Roof fund balance is currently $3755.89. The charge conference will be at the church at 2:00 p.m. on 10/25/20. Anyone is welcome to attend.

We will need to review the Safe Sanctuary policy by the end of the year. We will do it before we adjourn this evening.

According to the ‘Book of Discipline of the United Methodist Church 2026’, Paragraph 252.3.a, we are only required to meet as a Board on a quarterly basis. The Board discussed how they felt about that, and a motion was passed to begin quarterly meetings unless something special comes up. Jane Rex made a motion to meet quarterly, Juanita Yambert seconded the motion, and the motion carried. Meetings will take place in January, April, July and October.

Betty Park motioned to accept the pastor’s expense report, Karen Popenberg seconded the motion, and the motion carried.

Ed Smith read last month’s meeting minutes. The minutes were approved with a motion made by Jeannie VanBuskirk, Bob Manz seconded the motion, and the motion carried.

Lori Clay gave the treasurer’s report and the current checkbook balance of $11,231.15. Betty Park motioned to approve the report, Jane Rex seconded the motion, and the motion carried. There is currently a balance of $33,037.33 in the Vanguard account and $46,297.78 in Selected Funds (only dividends are available to us in Selected Funds).

In old business, Ed Smith shared that he will be retiring as of 11/20/20. He plans on completing the electrical work in the sanctuary by January, 2021. It was discussed if the gate for the balcony is really necessary to complete now. After discussion, it was decided that we should move forward with it. Karen Popenberg made the motion to install it, Jane Rex seconded it, and the motion carried. We will check with Bascom Cable on possibilities for security of the front entrance.

There will be no door to door Trick or Treat in Bascom. The Bascom Lions are donating candy to the school, where it will be handed out.

In new business, worship is at this time going well and the service duration has been shortened a bit per last month’s discussion and recommendations.

The Safe Sanctuary policy was reviewed and all board members signed for it as must be done each year. The meeting was ended. Next meeting will be January 13th, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. Pastor’s Appreciation month was discussed.

****************************************************ANSWERS to Charlie Brown Quiz:

1) Make it into a sportscoat

2) Pantophobia

3) Ice skating

4) Tens and twenties

5) A shepherd

6) All the animals

7) A scrawny, little tree

8) A Christmas light contest

9) Luke

10) The Peanuts gang used Snoopy's Christmas lights to decorate

************************************************** I know Thanksgiving has come and gone but I heard this subject discussed on Focus on the Family on Thanksgiving Day and it’s a great example of how blessings sometimes come in very unexpected ways.

Squanto--God's Special Indiana: A Thanksgiving Story by Dr. Ralph F. Wilson Sailors poured onto the rocky beach as their small craft landed. Nearby cliffs echoed with a shout: "Grab that short one before he gets away!" The Indian boy felt a sailor's callused hands grasp his shoulders. Though he thrashed and jerked,

Squanto (SKWAN- to) couldn't break free. As fibers from a coarse rope cut into his wrists he finally decided that struggle was useless. He was dragged into a longboat, then carried aboard a three-masted English ship anchored offshore.

Squanto had been fishing along the rugged coast when his friend had looked up and pointed, "Great boats with white wings." They had scrambled over the boulders to meet the strange white-faced intruders. Now Squanto was their captive.

Weeks later, a pale Squanto wobbled down the gangplank from that lurching deck onto firm land. He and other Indians were taken to the elaborate mansion of Sir Ferdinando Gorges who had financed many expeditions to the New World. For the next three years, the Indian youths were taught English. At first Squanto found the new tongue awkward, but eventually he surprised himself: "My name is Squanto. I have come from America."

His English host was eager for the Indians to master the language. One day Gorges called them to his quarters. "Young braves, you have studied hard. Now you will be sent as guides on new explorations of America. I will miss you."

"Another ship? How can I stand that constantly rolling deck?" Squanto thought. But in time he gained his sea legs. His knowledge of the rivers and natural harbors, of the tribes and chieftains of his homeland proved very helpful to the English explorers.

For years he had longed to see his beloved bay and village again. One day, as his ship sailed along the New England coast, he spotted it. Squanto ran to the captain. "May I go ashore, sir? That's my village. That's my home!"

"Yes, young man. You have served us well. Now you can return to your people."

As soon as he heard the pebbles crunch under the longboat's hull, Squanto jumped out and ran to embrace his parents. He was home!

But his homecoming didn't last long. Within weeks Squanto spotted new sails on the horizon. No longer afraid of English ships, he proudly led a band of young braves to greet the sailors. Armed seamen seized Squanto and nineteen other Patuxet (paw-TUX-et) Indians.

Once again he was imprisoned aboard a British merchant ship. Rats scampered across the damp hold where the Indians were chained. Scarce provisions, a stormy trip, and continual seasickness took their toll. Several Indians were buried at sea. By the time they reached the Spanish slave-port of Malaga (MA-la-ga), Squanto was very weak.

One by one the surviving braves were pushed up onto the auction block to be sold. Finally it was Squanto's turn. He could barely stand. "Senores (sen-YOR-es), what will you bid for this strong Indian?" the slave trader rasped. A brown-robed monk nodded and the auctioneer grinned. "Sold to the brothers of the monastery."

A heavy pouch of coins exchanged hands and the monk led Squanto home. At last his wrists were untied. A friar brought fresh water and plenty of food, though Squanto could only eat a little.

"Estas libre (es-TAS LEE-bray)! You are free." Squanto looked into the clear eyes of this man of God. Though he knew no Spanish, he understood. Over the next few weeks he pieced it together. Their love for Jesus had prompted these Christian brothers to buy Indian slaves and teach them the Christian faith. As the monks nursed him back to health, Squanto began to love this Jesus, too.

Yet he longed for home. The Indian used his command of English to find a fishing boat headed for London, where he rejoined his explorer friends. Again, Squanto became a guide for explorations of the New World. Years passed. The day finally came when he saw the familiar coastlands of home. Once more he was granted permission to go ashore.

No one greeted Squanto at the beach. He ran to his village. The bark-covered round-houses were empty. Not even a dog barked. Graves outside the village told the story. Samoset (SAM-o-set), his friend from a neighboring tribe, could bring little comfort. "A whiteman's sickness struck your people. One week, all dead. Many villages lie silent like Patuxet."

Squanto's emptiness overwhelmed him. Parents, brothers, sisters, forever gone. He wandered the forests for weeks in his grief. Finally he went to live with his friend Samoset.

One cold December morning, six months after he returned, Squanto watched the white sails of a ship grow on the stormy horizon. This time he hid as the men came ashore. Their clothes looked different from those worn by sailors and the fancy English officers he had seen on other ships. Broad hats and great black capes shielded them from the biting wind. He could glimpse white caps and long dresses of women aboard the ship anchored in the bay. Often he saw children playing on deck. As green leaves came to clothe barren trees, the settlers began to build houses on the very place where his village had stood. Day after day Squanto watched intently, never seen.

Samoset urged him to meet these settlers. A cry went up as the Indians strode into the settlement. Men grabbed for their muskets.

The Indians lifted their hands in greeting. "My name is Squanto. This is Samoset. We come in peace." The settlers were astounded. An Indian who spoke clear English? The Pilgrims lowered their muskets and invited the Indians to share their meager food.

The sun had set by the time Samoset got up to leave, but Squanto hesitated. Many of the settlers had already died from disease and winter's bitter cold. There was little food. Yet they weren't giving up. He thought of his old village's battle with death. "You go," Squanto told his friend in their Indian tongue, "I'm staying. This is my home, my village. These will be my new people."

Squanto turned to the leaders. "May I stay with you? I can help you. I know where you can find foods in the forest."

The white men studied the Indian carefully. Could he be trusted? Still, the struggling colony was in no position to refuse help. "Yes. Please stay."

That spring and summer Squanto proved his worth many times over. He led them to brooks alive with herring beginning their spring migration upstream. He showed the settlers how to fish with traps. He taught them where to stalk game in the forest. The children learned what berries they could pick for their families. Twenty acres of corn grew tall after Squanto showed the Pilgrims how to plant fish with the native corn seeds from a local tribe.

Once, a hostile tribe captured Squanto. "If he is killed," shouted their chief, "the English have lost their tongue." A small Pilgrim force arrived just in time, firing their muskets in the air. The terrified chief released his captive and fled. Squanto repaid the Pilgrims' favor. His bargaining skills kept neighboring tribes from attacking the small Plymouth colony.

In the fall the Pilgrims planned a feast to celebrate God's merciful help. Squanto was sent to invite friendly Chief Massasoit (MASS-a-soit) and his braves.

They gathered around tables spread with venison, roast duck and goose, turkeys, shellfish, bread, and vegetables, with woodland fruits and berries for dessert. Before they ate, the Pilgrim men removed their wide-brimmed hats and Indians stood reverently as the governor led them in solemn prayer.

"Thank You, great God, for the bounty You have supplied to us. Thank You for protecting us in hardship and meeting all our needs. . . ." Towards the end of the long prayer, Squanto was startled to hear his own name. "And thank You for bringing to us the Indian Squanto, your own special instrument to save us from hunger and help us to establish our colony in this new land." Squanto stood proudly. It was a day to remember.

Two years passed. Squanto lay mortally ill, struck by a raging fever while scouting east of Plymouth. He turned over in his mind the events of his strange life. It almost seemed that a plan had led him. The first time he was captured he learned English. The second time, he was freed by gentle Christians who taught him to trust in Jesus. And though his own people had died of sickness, God had sent him to a new people who built their colony where his old village once stood.

Pilgrim leader William Bradford knelt at his bedside. "Pray for me, Governor," the Indian whispered, "that I might go to the Englishmen's God in heaven." Squanto breathed his last November 1622, gone from the New World, but entering a heavenly one.

This account is based on historical facts found in primary sources such as William Bradford's Journal, Capt. John Smith's The Generall Historie of New England, and Sir Ferdinando Gorges' Brief Narration, and numerous secondary sources.

DECEMBER, 2020-January 2021 Daily Bible Verses

Monday 30 Nov 2020 ADVENT Isaiah 40:1-11 Psalm 85:1-2,8-13 2 Peter 3:8-15 Mark 1:1-8

Tuesday 1 Dec 2020 ADVENT Isaiah 40 2 Peter 1

Wednesday 2 Dec 2020 ADVENT Psalm 85 2 Peter 2

Thursday 3 Dec 2020 ADVENT 2 Peter 3 (Psalm 4)

Friday 4 Dec 2020 ADVENT Mark 1:1-8 (Psalm 5)

Saturday 5 Dec 2020 ADVENT Isaiah 40:1-11 Psalm 85:1-2,8-13 2 Peter 3:8-15 Mark 1:1-8

Sunday 6 Dec 2020 2 ADVENT Isaiah 40:1-11 Psalm 85:1-2,8-13 2 Peter 3:8-15a Mark 1:1-8

Monday 7 Dec 2020 ADVENT Isaiah 61:1-4,8-11 Psalm 126 Luke 1:46-55 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 John 1:6-8,19-28

Tuesday 8 Dec 2020 ADVENT Isaiah 61 (Psalm 6)

Wednesday 9 Dec 2020 ADVENT Psalm 126 (Psalm 7)

Thursday 10 Dec 2020 ADVENT Luke 1:46-56 (Psalm 8)

Friday 11 Dec 2020 ADVENT 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28 (Psalm 9)

Saturday 12 Dec 2020 ADVENT John 1:1-42 (Psalm 10)

Sunday 13 Dec 2020 3 ADVENT Isaiah 61:1-4,8-11 Either Psalm 126 or Luke 1:46-55 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 John 1:6-8,19-28

Monday 14 Dec 2020 ADVENT 2 Samuel 7:1-11,16 Luke 1:46-55 Psalm 89:1-4,19-26 Romans 16:25-27 Luke 1:26-38

Tuesday 15 Dec 2020 ADVENT 2 Samuel 7:1-17 (Psalm 11)

Wednesday 16 Dec 2020 ADVENT Luke 1:46-56 (Psalm 12)

Thursday 17 Dec 2020 ADVENT Psalm 89 (Psalm 13)

Friday 18 Dec 2020 ADVENT Romans 16 (Psalm 14)

Saturday 19 Dec 2020 ADVENT Luke 1:26-38 (Psalm 15)

Sunday 20 Dec 2020 4 ADVENT 2 Samuel 7:1-11,16 Either Luke 1:46-55 or Psalm 89:1-4,19-26 Romans 16:25-27 Luke 1:26-38

Monday 21 Dec 2020 CHRISTMAS Isaiah 9:2-7 Psalm 96 Titus 2:11-14 Luke 2:1-14

Tuesday 22 Dec 2020 CHRISTMAS Isaiah 62:6-12 Psalm 97 Titus 3:4-7 Luke 2:8-20

Wednesday 23 Dec 2020 CHRISTMAS Isaiah 52:7-10 Psalm 98 Hebrews 1:1-12 John 1:1-14

Thursday 24 Dec 2020 NATIVITY 1 Isaiah 9:2-7 Psalm 96 Titus 2:11-14 Luke 2:1-14,(15-20)

Friday 25 Dec 2020 NATIVITY 2 Isaiah 62:6-12 Psalm 97 Titus 3:4-7 Luke 2:(1-7),8-20 PM NATIVITY 3 Isaiah 52:7-10 Psalm 98 Hebrews 1:1-4,(5-12) John 1:1-14

Saturday 26 Dec 2020 CHRISTMAS Isaiah 61:10-62:3 Psalm 148 Galatians 4:4-7 Luke 2:22-40

Sunday 27 Dec 2020 1 CHRISTMAS Isaiah 61:10-62:3 Psalm 148 Galatians 4:4-7 Luke 2:22-40

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28 Dec 2020 CHRISTMAS Numbers 6:22-27 Galatians 4:4-7

29 Dec 2020 CHRISTMAS Philippians 2:5-13 Luke 2:15-21

30 Dec 2020 CHRISTMAS Ecclesiastes 3:1-13 Psalm 8

31 Dec 2020 CHRISTMAS Revelation 21:1-6 Matthew 25:31-46

1 Jan 2021 HOLY NAME OF JESUS Numbers 6:22-27 Psalm 8 Either Galatians 4:4-7 or Philippians 2:5-13 Luke 2:15-21 NEW YEAR Ecclesiastes 3:1-13 Psalm 8 Revelation 21:1-6a Matthew 25:31-46

2 Jan 2021 CHRISTMAS Jeremiah 31:7-14 Psalm 147:12-20 Ephesians 1:3-14 John 1:(1-9),10-18

3 Jan 2021 2 CHRISTMAS Jeremiah 31:7-14 Psalm 147:12-20 Ephesians 1:3-14 John 1:(1-9),10-18 (or EPIPHANY DAY)

Monday 4 Jan 2021 EPIPHANY Isaiah 60:1-6 Psalm 72:1-7,10-14 Ephesians 3:1-13 Matthew 2:1-12

Tuesday 5 Jan 2021 EPIPHANY 1 Corinthians 1 (Psalm 16)

Wednesday 6 Jan 2021 EPIPHANY DAY Isaiah 60:1-6 Psalm 72:1-7,10-14 Ephesians 3:1-12 Matthew 2:1-12

Thursday 7 Jan 2021 EPIPHANY Genesis 1:1-5 Psalm 29 Acts 19:1-7 Mark 1:4-11

Friday 8 Jan 2021 EPIPHANY Genesis 1:1-2:3 Psalm 29 1 Corinthians 2

Saturday 9 Jan 2021 EPIPHANY Acts 19:1-21 Mark 1:4-11 1 Corinthians 3

Sunday 10 Jan 2021 BAPTISM 1 EPIPHANY Genesis 1:1-5 Psalm 29 Acts 19:1-7 Mark 1:4-11 (or EPIPHANY DAY)

Monday 11 Jan 2021 EPIPHANY 1 Samuel 3:1-20 Psalm 139:1-6,13-18 1 Corinthians 6:12-20 John 1:43-51

Tuesday 12 Jan 2021 EPIPHANY 1 Samuel 3:1-4:1 1 Corinthians 4

Wednesday 13 Jan 2021 EPIPHANY Psalm 139 1 Corinthians 5

Thursday 14 Jan 2021 EPIPHANY 1 Corinthians 6 (Psalm 17)

Friday 15 Jan 2021 EPIPHANY John 1:43-51 (Psalm 18)

Saturday 16 Jan 2021 EPIPHANY 1 Samuel 3:1-20 Psalm 139:1-6,13-18 1 Corinthians 6:12-20 John 1:43-51

Sunday 17 Jan 2021 2 EPIPHANY 1 Samuel 3:1-10,(11-20) Psalm 139:1-6,13-18 1 Corinthians 6:12-20 John 1:43-51

Monday 18 Jan 2021 EPIPHANY Jonah 3:1-5,10 Psalm 62:5-12 1 Corinthians 7:29-31 Mark 1:14-20

Tuesday 19 Jan 2021 EPIPHANY Jonah 3:1-10 (Psalm 19)

Wednesday 20 Jan 2021 EPIPHANY Psalm 62 (Psalm 20)

Thursday 21 Jan 2021 EPIPHANY 1 Corinthians 7 (Psalm 21)

Friday 22 Jan 2021 EPIPHANY Mark 1:12-20 (Psalm 22)

Saturday 23 Jan 2021 EPIPHANY Jonah 3:1-5,10 Psalm 62:5-12 1 Corinthians 7:29-31 Mark 1:14-20

Sunday 24 Jan 2021 3 EPIPHANY Jonah 3:1-5,10 Psalm 62:5-12 1 Corinthians 7:29-31 Mark 1:14-20

Monday 25 Jan 2021 EPIPHANY Deuteronomy 18:15-20 Psalm 111 1 Corinthians 8:1-13 Mark 1:21-28

Tuesday 26 Jan 2021 EPIPHANY Deuteronomy 18:14-22 (Psalm 23)

Wednesday 27 Jan 2021 EPIPHANY Psalm 111 (Psalm 24)

Thursday 28 Jan 2021 EPIPHANY 1 Corinthians 8 (Psalm 25)

Friday 29 Jan 2021 EPIPHANY Mark 1:21-28 (Psalm 26)

Saturday 30 Jan 2021 EPIPHANY Deuteronomy 18:15-20 Psalm 111 1 Corinthians 8:1-13 Mark 1:21-28

Sunday 31 Jan 2021 4 EPIPHANY Deuteronomy 18:15-20 Psalm 111 1 Corinthians 8:1-13 Mark 1:21-28

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Twice Baked Potato Casserole

YIELDS:8 SERVINGS PREP TIME: 10 MINS TOTAL TIME: 2 HOURS 10 MINS INGREDIENTS 6 large russet potatoes (about 3 1/2 lb.) 4 tbsp. butter, softened, plus more for pan 4 oz. cream cheese, softened 1 c. sour cream 1 1/2 c. whole milk 2 3/4 c. shredded cheddar, divided 10 slices cooked bacon, crumbled 5 green onions, sliced 3/4 tsp. garlic powder Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 400°. Place potatoes directly on rack and bake until soft and easily pierced with the tip of a knife, 1 hour to 1 hour, 15 minutes, depending on size. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.

2. Slice warm potatoes in half and remove flesh with a spoon and place in a large bowl; discard skin. 3. Mash flesh and add butter, cream cheese, sour cream and milk and stir to combine and until butter and cream

cheese is melted. Fold in 2 cups cheddar, three quarters of the bacon, three quarters of the chopped green onion, and garlic powder. Season with salt and pepper.

4. Brush a medium baking dish with butter and transfer potato mixture into dish. Sprinkle with remaining 3/4 cup cheddar cheese.

5. Bake until cheese is melty, about 20 minutes. Turn oven to broil and broil until golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes.

6. Top with remaining bacon and green onions.

HAVE A BLESSED CHRISTMAS AND A SAFE, HEALTHY & HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

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