“Welcome to The Little Town with a Big Heart”
I believe that everything happens for a reason. People change so that you can learn to let go, things go wrong so that you appreciate them when they're right, you believe lies so you eventually learn to trust no one but yourself, and sometimes good things fall apart so better things can fall together. – by Marilyn Monroe
Bro. Jamie Leach brought an awesome message during the morning service, afterward he baptized two new members. We also had visitors attending. Sunday night services were held at Camp Grace Service Christian Camp on Hwy. 15 with a large crowd attending.
My deepest sympathy is extended to the family of Frances Hollingsworth, 81, of Newton. My deepest sympathy is also extended to the family of Margie Weems of Lawrence. She worked at The Newton Company for more than 30 years.
Prayer requests for the week go out for our country, Dannie Walker, Marie Eason, Versie Lou Branch from Varnado, La., Bonnie Walker, Cheryl Stacy, Richard Harris, Mike Linton, Ellis (Budgie) Acord, Linda Acord, , Bill Matlock, Lorene Smith, John Patterson, Doyle Gibbs, Doyle McMullan, Cili Norman, Johnnie McMullian, Aaron Stokes, Stephanie Roland, Betty Kennedy, Janie McMullan and Stacy Stevens.
Shut-ins in the surrounding communities are Earline Everett, Christine Herd, Ola Jean Parker, Mary Stamper and Abertine Walker.
Birthday wishes for the week go out to June 12 to Iris Buckley and Dannie Walker; for June 13 to Jonathan Federick and Raymond Buckley in memory; for June 14 to Suzizo Brackeen, Tony Ferguson, Dale Thornton, Jennifer McIIwain, Zachary Gressett, Jennifer Gressett, Gayle Duett, Kenneth Skelton and Mike Hurst in memory; for July 15 to Tammy McDaniel, Bill Brackeen and Charlie Mae Little (in memory); for July 16 to Jane Holyield and Charles Baucum; for July 16 to Zack Skelton and Sara Addy; for July 17 to Mary J. Brand, Kristi (Conrad) Reynolds, Jordan Conrad and Tamella Busby; and for July 18 to Cayce Bond Lane, Christie Reynolds, Barbara Jo Savell and Kevin Ridgon. Happy birthday to each one.
Anniversary requests for July 14 go out to Jamie and Robin McDonald; and for July 17 to Sam and Angie Burks.
Recipe for the week:
White Chocolate Berry Pudding Cake
Ingredients: 1 white cake mix, 1-3.4 ounce instant white chocolate pudding mix, 2 cups milk, 1-8 ounce container Cool Whip, thawed, 1-21 ounce can Mixed Berry pie filling, 3/4 cup blueberries, 3/4 cup raspberries, 1/2 cup blackberries, 2 ounce white chocolate bakers bar.
Instructions: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9x13 pan with nonstick baking spray. Make and bake the cake mix according to the package directions.
Remove from the oven and cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes. Use the handle of a wooden spoon to poke holes all over the warm cake. Whisk together the pudding mix and milk.
Refrigerate 2-3 minutes or until slightly set. Pour over the top of the cake and use a spatula to push the pudding into the holes. Let cool another 10 minutes, then refrigerate until completely chilled. Stir together the Cool Whip and pie filling gently. Spread on top of the chilled cake.
Add the berries to the top of the cake and refrigerate until ready to serve. Use a veggie peeler to shave the chocolate bar into small curls and pieces. Sprinkle on the cake right before serving.
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