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Some Recipes from Today's Spring Tea & Testimony

Here are some of the recipes from this morning!  Can you say yummy?

Cinnamon Granola Bars made by Kim O.

Ingredients 

·         1/4 cup Organic butter, softened 

·         1 cup packed Organic brown sugar 

·         1 cage free brown egg 

·         2 tablespoons ground flaxseed 

·         2 tablespoons Organic honey 

·         2 cups old-fashioned oats 

·         1 cup 100% stone ground whole wheat flour 

            ·         1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 

            ·         1/2 teaspoon baking soda 

            ·         3/4  cup raisins 

Directions 

·         In a large bowl, beat butter and brown sugar until crumbly, about 2 minutes. Add egg; beat well. Stir in flax and honey. In a small bowl, combine the oats, flour, cinnamon and baking soda; stir into creamed mixture just until blended. Gently stir in raisins. 

·         Press into an 9x13 baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 14-18 minutes or until set and edges are lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Yield: 1 dozen.

Photo taken by Ree Drummond, The Pioneer Woman.

Asian Noodle Salad made by Mollie B.

Notes:  It makes a gigantic amount using the quantities listed below so I adapt to how many I will be feeding.  I also use coleslaw mix or broccoli slaw mix instead of whole heads of cabbage.  The cashews get soggy if they sit too long so I add them when serving.  There is a dressing recipe, but I like the Trader Joe’s Spicy Peanut Vinaigrette found in the refrigerated produce section by the bagged salads on the top shelf. 

SALAD INGREDIENTS:

·         1 package Linguine Noodles, Cooked, Rinsed, And Cooled

·         ½ heads Sliced Napa Cabbage, Or More To Taste

·         ½ heads Sliced Purple Cabbage, Or More To Taste

·         ½ bags Baby Spinach, Or More To Taste

·         1 whole Red Bell Pepper, Sliced Thin

·         1 whole Yellow Bell Pepper, Sliced Thin

·         1 whole Orange Bell Pepper, Thinly Sliced

·         1 bag Bean Sprouts (also Called Mung Bean Sprouts)

·         Chopped Cilantro, Up To 1 Bunch, To Taste

·         3 whole Scallions, Sliced

·         3 whole Cucumbers Peeled And Sliced

·         1 can (about 10 Oz.) Whole Cashews, Lightly Toasted In Skillet

FOR THE DRESSING:

·         1 whole Lime, Juiced

·         8 Tablespoons Olive Oil

·         8 Tablespoons Soy Sauce

·         2 Tablespoons (up To 3 Tablespoons) Sesame Oil

·         ⅓ cups Brown Sugar

·         3 Tablespoons Fresh Ginger Chopped

·         2 cloves Garlic Chopped

·         2 whole Hot Peppers Or Jalapenos, Chopped

·         Chopped Cilantro

Preparation Instructions

Mix salad ingredients together. Whisk dressing ingredients together and pour over salad. Mix with tongs or hands and serve on a platter.

Note: dressing keeps for up to three days before serving, without cilantro

Pasted from <http://thepioneerwoman.com/tasty-kitchen/recipes/salads/asian-noodle-salad/>

Need something to do with your kids this summer? Check out Grace's various VBS camps!

Want something for your kids to do to help break up the summer and have fun in a safe environment?  Check out what Grace Fellowship has to offer this summer!


PreK-K VBS

July 25 - 28, 9:30am - noon
Must be 3 by September 1, 2010 - completed Kindergarten.

At SonSurf Beach Bash VBS, kids learn that there is only one truth: Jesus

Click Here to Register for PreK - K VBS

Gradeschool VBS Day Camp

July 11 - 14 9am - 3pm
1^st - 5^th Grade (grade completed)

Trout Lake Camps counselors will be joining us again for adventure filled days of Bible learning, awesome worship, and amazing games.  

Click Here to Register for Grade School VBS

SCUBA CampServeJuly 11 - 15, a Monday - Friday service week where our 6th graders serve the community through day long projects in different locations.
Time: be at Grace Fellowship by 7:50am & return around 4:00pm.
Cost:  $152.00 (mission trip - tax deductable).

Click Here to Register for SCUBA CampServe

More questions?  Contact these people at 763-425-2246

Pastor of Children & Family Ministries:  Sara VanHeel x235

Preschool Coordinator: Amanda Lembke x242

Grade School Coordinator: Cheri Hecimovich  x230

SCUBA Coordinator:  Matt Morgan  x233

Preview for Monday's meeting: Dienna Goscha

Dienna Goscha, creator of River's Edge curriculum, will be speaking to us on How the Love God with all your heart when You're Always in the Kitchen?  We're excited to hear Dienna's suggestions for all of us since we're busy moms! 


Here's a sneak peek: Moms struggle with loving God with all their heart when they can’t seem to even get out of the kitchen much less deep into His word. Learn tried and true methods of drawing closer to Jesus even in the midst of diapers, dishes and dirt. Be inspired and encouraged to move out of mayhem and into a joy filled heart.


For more information on River's Edge please see their website.  River's Edge Curriculum

4/25 Meeting - PYD!

We are so excited to give you all a little introduction to our meeting topic coming up on Monday!  If you haven't heard of Pocket Your Dollars go and check it out here right now!  Angie, a writing contributor from PYD, will be giving us her money saving tips and tricks.  It's definitely something you won't want to miss!  


As PYD's slogan says, "Keep your money where it belongs."