Volume 1 Issue 9

Mt. Sinai Seniors’

Newsletter

Trust & Pray Puzzle

Caring & Sharing Reports

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Give up the Grudges 4

Cream of Coconut Soup 4

Utility Assistance 4

Love to Pray 5

Eat Healthy on Budget 6

Rosemary 6

Eat Healthy on Budget a

Contd. . . 7

Inside this issue:

Men ought always to pray. Luke 18:1

Be the answer to someone’s prayer. I believe that if we pray for this experience it will come and we can truly be that answer to someone’s

prayer. All of us pray for ourselves, we also pray for others but have you every prayed that you would be the answer to someone’s prayer? God mysteriously draws people together to fulfill His purpose through them. As I observe our seniors’ group from week to week and as they deliver songs of cheer, words of hope and attitudes of love, I cannot help but wonder whose prayer was answered because of their dedicated and unfailing service. I take the time to say, "thank you" to our Sen-iors for the excellent work they do week after week.

The poet, Strickland Gillian, makes it so clear with these words: “My life shall touch a dozen lives before this day is done. Leave countless marks for good or ill ere sets the evening sun; so this the wish I always wish, the prayer I ever pray, let my life help the other lives it touches by the way.” So too, Maria W. Stewart's words of 1835 “O God, this great work is thine; thou alone canst perform it.” When we consider what God has commissioned us to do, let us remember, it is by our daily commitment to Him and others that He performs His will through us.

Pastor Herman Davis

Be the Answer To Someone’s Prayer.

September 2012

September Birthdays

16th Mary Jackson

20th Clara M. Melvin

30th Julia Howard

Keep company with God, get in on the best. Psalms 37:4 (MSG)

Reflect His Glory

As sin begin to lose

its grip, our lives in-

creasingly reflect

His glory. We stum-

ble less and reap the

benefits of righteous

living as our lives

pleases both God

and ourselves. The

pain of sin has less

and less impact on

us, and our hearts

are filled with joy.

Whispers of Promise

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Caring & Sharing July 17th we visited Sis Liz

McWhite who has been in and

out of the hospital. Thanks be to

God, Sis McWhite is now home

and it was a blessing to spend a

little time with her.

God has truly blessed Sis

Poly Curtis with longevity;

she celebrated her 89th

birthday at Church. Every-

one had a good time cele-

brating her special day.

Encouragement and blessings is

what we hope to leave when we

visit. While we gave encourage-

ment and prayed for blessings

for Bro & Sis Byrd, it was obvi-

ous that God was giving us ex-

actly what we were asking Him

to give them. We left with en-

couraged & blessed hearts.

We went back in time as we vis-

ited another of our shut-in mem-

bers. Bro Brian Tinsley was one of

our Elders a few years ago. Our

group visited with him on July

10th. We prayed, sang and wor-

shipped with him and were also

tremendously blessed by this visit.

Continue praying for our church

family everywhere.

Photos by:

Hazel Moses

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Coconut Milk Cream of Barley Soup

1 C pearl barley,

rinsed thoroughly

1 onion, chopped

1 carrot, sliced

2 celery ribs, sliced

2 bay leaves

4 sprigs fresh pars-

ley

1 T McKays vegi chicken seasoning

Salt & black pepper to taste

1 C coconut milk/cream

1 T olive /canola oil

5 C water.

Sauté vegetables in oil for 5 mins. Stir occasionally.

Combine all ingredients except coconut milk/cream

in a pot and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce

the heat and simmer covered until the barley is ten-

der, 1 to 1 ½ hrs. Add the coconut milk/cream sim-

mer for 5 mins.

Enjoy with whole wheat bread or crackers.

Utility Assistance SRA - Senior Resource Alliance

The Emergency Home Energy Assistance for the Elderly Program (EHEAP) helps eligible seniors pay their home energy bill, if there is a crisis. This federally funded program pays up to $600. If qualified, you may receive one benefit per season per household. To qualify for EHEAP:

To receive help, you must be age 60 or older

Meet income requirements

The utility company must have either issued a past due bill, or have sent a letter saying it plans to cut off service

You must be approved by SRA Senior Resource Alliance (SRA) checks your eligibility for the assistance program. SRA works only with community caseworkers, and your information is kept confidential. For more information - Senior Resource Alliance Aging and Disability Resource Center 988 Woodcock Rd., Suite 200 Orlando, Fl 32803 407-514-1800 www.sraflorida.org

Give Up The Grudges Forgiveness can mend more than you realize.

New research has dem-

onstrated that letting go

of a grudge can have

dramatic and fast-acting

health benefits. Heart

rate and blood pressure

were 2 ½ times lower when participants in a study forgave

than when they held grudges.

The long-term benefits: “We know that sustained anger and hostility are risk fac-

tors for heart disease. Forgiveness may be a powerful

antidote for hostility” says Charolette Van Oyen Witvliet,

PhD; assistant professor psychology at Hope College in

Holland, MI. stress is also associated with reduced immu-

nity.

How Can You Forgive Someone?

See it from the other side. Understand the factors that may

have shaped the other person’s behavior, and recog-

nize that there are times when we hurt others too.

Acknowledge that no one can change the past. And don’t

expect an apology or changed behavior either, be-

cause forgiving doesn’t equal reconciling.

Find a small way to genuinely wish the other person well.

For example, you might say to yourself, “I hope she

gains control of her temper.” This helps you replace

bitterness with a positive emotion.

Pray sincerely, “forgive us as we forgive.”

Submitted by: Gwen P. Clayton

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Love To PRAY Christ’s Compassion Knew No Limit

This was to fulfil what was spoken by the prophet Isaiah, “He took our in-

firmities and bore our diseases.” Matthew 8:17, R.S.V.

Our Lord Jesus Christ came to this world as the unwearied servant of man’s necessity. He “took our infirmities, and bare our sicknesses,” that He might minister to every need of humanity. The burden of disease and wretchedness and sin He came to remove. It was His mission to bring to men complete restoration; He came to give them health and peace and perfection of character.

Varied were the circumstances and needs of those who besought His aid, and none who came to Him went away unhelped. From Him flowed a stream of healing power, and in body and mind and soul men were made whole.

The Saviour’s work was not restricted to any time or place. His compassion knew no limit. On so large a scale did He conduct His work of healing and teaching that there was no building in Palestine large enough to receive the multitudes that thronged to Him. On the green hillslopes of Galilee, in the thor-oughfares of travel, by the seashore, in the synagogues, and in every place where the sick could be brought to Him was to be found His hospital. In every city, every town, every village through which He passed, He laid His hands upon the afflicted ones, and healed them. Wherever there were hearts ready to receive His message, He comforted them with the assurance of their heavenly Father’s love. All day He ministered to those who came to Him; in the evening He gave attention to such as through the day must toil to earn a pittance for the support of their families.

Jesus carried the awful weight of responsibility for the salvation of men. He knew that unless there was a decided change in the principles and purposes of the human race, all would be lost. This was the burden of His soul, and none could appreciate the weight that rested upon Him. Through childhood, youth, and manhood, He walked alone....

Day by day He met trials and temptations; day by day He was brought into contact with evil, and witnessed its power upon those whom He was seeking to bless and to save. Yet He did not fail nor be-come discouraged....

He was always patient and cheerful, and the afflicted hailed Him as a messenger of life and peace. He saw the needs of men and women, children and youth, and to all He gave the invitation, “Come unto me.” ...

As He passed through the towns and cities, He was like a vital current, diffusing life and joy.—Gospel Workers, 41-43.

www.egwwritings.org

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How To Eat Healthy On A Budget Next Page. . .

According to the Journal of Neurochemistry, regularly adding at least ¼ tsp rosmary to meals reduces your risk of Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and Stroke! And that’s not all: a study in the journal Therapeutic Advances in Psychopharmacology shows that sniffing the spice sharpens the memory!

All-natural secret: Carnosic acid in rosemary acts as a powerful antioxidant, destroying cells damaged by free radical molecules that have the potential to become diseased. It also prevents major arteries from narrowing as you age so your brain continues to get a healthy supply of blood.

It rockets energy too: feeling tired and no amount of sleep helps? You may have a sluggish liver. Luckily, eating rosemary prompts the production of an enzyme that helps the liver remove toxins, reversing fatigue.

Protect Your Brain With Rosemary!

Woman’s World Magazine

“It’s just too expensive to eat right!”

“I don’t have the money to buy all those fruits and vegetables.”

“Those low-fat, low-sugar foods cost so much!”

When you’re on a tight budget, grocery shopping can be a frustrating experi-ence. But it doesn’t have to be. It’s a common mis-conception that you’ll have to sacrifice good nutrition if you cut back on food expenses. Not true. With a little pre-planning, you can eat healthfully on a budget. You can enjoy greater variety, avoid depriva-tion, and gain a shopping strategy that is both easy on your waistline and your wallet.

Here are just some of the many ways you can be healthier and wealthier by getting wiser about plan-ning meals and shopping:

To avoid overspending, swap grocery lists with your mother, sister, or friend. Here’s how it works: I give my mom my list and the money to cover it, and she picks up the stuff. Then I do the same for her. This eliminates impulse purchases for both of us because we’re buying for the other with money that’s not our own.

Go vegetarian. One of the best ways to trim your food budget is by cutting out the more expensive items such as meat, fish, and chicken. Including more fruits, vegetables, and grains in your diet is not only healthier but also easier on the wallet.

Give coupons a try. We all know that coupons save money, but some people still refuse to use them. While I am not an extreme couponer, I do believe coupons are well worth the effort. I regularly have at least $10 taken off my total. While that may not seem like much, multiply that by 52 weeks and you’ll have a savings of at least $520 a year.

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Know when not to buy bulk. There’s a lot of debate about whether shopping at warehouse stores, such as Sam’s Club or Costco, is really worth the price. It depends on what you’re buying. At our local Sam’s Club I’ve found many food items that we use regu-larly, such as spaghetti and oat-meal, cheaper in bulk; other items, such as cereal, are cheaper elsewhere, especially when sale prices are com-bined with coupons. Don’t assume buying bulk is always cheaper. Do a little price research before making a pur-chase.

Plan for your needs throughout the year. Summer is a great time to start saving those foods you’d like to eat year round. Farmers’ markets are a great place to stock up on cheap, nutritious foods. My mom hits the farmers’ markets to preserve enough green beans, peaches, and cherries to last a whole year.

Get creative. During time when our finances were spread thin, we’ve gotten creative. We’ve learned to use ingredients we have on hand, sometimes substituting something we have for something we’ve run out of. We use leftovers wisely and dig deep into the pantry. In the end, we’ve come up with some pretty good new dishes.

Don’t assume fast food is the only restaurant food you can afford. Eating out doesn’t have to wreck your budget or your health goals. Our family of six can eat at McDonald’s for about $28, but for just a few dollars more we can get healthier, more satisfying food by pur-chasing the all-you-can-eat salad bar at the local steak and seafood restaurant.

Remember there’s more than one way to save at res-taurants. Whenever possible we use coupons, usually worth $5 to $10 off our bill (check online or for promo-tional flyers in the mail). In addition, we purchase one meal for our 5- and 7-year-old to share (adults can do this as well, considering how large restaurant portion sizes are). Another option: eat half of the main course and take the rest home for another meal the following day.

Do your grocery shopping alone. I have four children and have noticed that the amount of my grocery bill rises in direct correlation to how many kids come with me to the grocery store. Add my husband, who loves to cook, and the bill goes even higher.

Make soup night a tradition in your home. One of the least expen-sive and most nutritious meals you can put together is soup and crusty bread. Thick soups, such as chili or split pea, contain lots of fiber that fill you up quickly, so they make a nice hearty meal.

Have a plan. Before you do your grocery shopping, prepare a one- or two-week meal plan. This will keep you on track with your budget and your nutrition, since you’ll be less tempted to purchase higher-priced, less-nutritious convenience foods.

Find ways to get organic for less. There are ways to buy some organic products without wrecking your budget. For instance, I stock up on my favorite organic Kashi cereal when it’s on sale or I have coupons for it. You can also find organic foods at warehouse stores, or you could be adventurous and try growing some yourself.

Don’t throw out leftovers, no matter how small the amount. Save even a few spoonfuls of leftover veggies from lunch (such as olives, tomatoes, or broccoli) to sprinkle on a pizza for dinner. Leftovers are common with many meals, so make the most of them. With a little ingenuity, leftovers can be the budget-conscious cook’s best friends.

Make your own healthy snacks. There’s a plethora of really cheap snacks out there, but they just aren’t very healthy. Make your own snacks from the healthy food you already buy, such as veggie or fruit kabobs or popsicles made from fruit juice.

Start a neighborhood food swap. Here’s how it works: To get four meals a week, find three additional families interested in meal swapping. Each family makes enough of a meal for their own family and the three other families. The upside is that you’re only cooking once, and the ingredients you use will be cheaper because you’re purchasing them in larger quantities. Staying within a budget always feels good. Thankfully, you don’t have to sacrifice nutrition to do so. Saving money is great, but saving money while im-proving your health is even better.

Vibrant Life Magazine

www.vibrantlife.com

How To Eat Healthy On A Budget Continued

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