“Welcome to The Little Town with a Big Heart”
Always Say A Prayer — Generally we think of it in terms of even more hurry and stress in our lives. Maybe if we think of this in a different manner, we will begin to find a new way to deal with those rough days along the way. There’s work to do, deadlines to meet, you’ve got no time to spare. But as you hurry and scurry, A.S.A.P. — always say a prayer. In the midst of family chaos “quality time” is rare. Do your best, let God do the rest, A.S.A.P. — always say a prayer. It may seem like your worries are more than you can bear. Slow down and take a breather, A.S.A.P. — always say a prayer. God knows how stressful life is, he wants to ease our cares. And he’ll respond to all your needs, A.S.A.P. — always say a prayer.
There were awesome services at Grace United on Sunday and Sunday night. What a great song service and preaching for both services. Great job by Michelle Addy, the musicians and Bro. Jamie Leach.
My deepest sympathy is extended to the family of William Turman, 79, of Newton. Burial was held on Monday at Newton County Memorial Gardens.
Prayer requests for the week for out for our country, Sandra Buckley, William Turman’s family, Dannie Walker, Marie Eason, Versie Lou Overstreet from Varnado, La., Ann Hodges, Bonnie Walker, Cheryl Stacy, Mike Linton, 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.
We need to support our fire Departments, EMT’s and everyone who’s involved in any kind of emergency or the law. They put their lives at risk to protect each one of us.
Birthday wishes for Aug. 16 go out to Jeanette McCormick; for Aug. 17 to Laura Fulton and Hazel Stevens; for Aug. 18 to M.L. Henley and Peggy Dickerson; for Aug. 19 to Carolyn Sadler in memory; for Aug. 20 to Joan Walker; for Aug. 21 to Susan Walker, Debbie Helfin, Chalmers McGee Jr. (in memory) and Janice Yates; and for Aug. 22 to Robbie Brown. Happy birthday to each one!
Anniversary wishes for the week go out to Aug. 19 to Tony and Tina Grimes. Happy anniversary to both of you!
Recipe for the week: Kentucky Butter Crunch Cake
Ingredients: 1. Box Betty Crocker SuperMoist yellow cake mix, 1 cup buttermilk, 4 ounce (half of 8-ounce package) cream cheese, softened, 2 eggs, filling and topping: 1 package (8 ounce) cream cheese, softened, ¼ cup butter, softened, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, 1/4 cup milk, 1 1/2 cups sliced almonds, toasted,
Directions: 1. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Spray bottom of 13 x 9-inch pan with cooking spray. 2. In large bowl, beat cake ingredients with electric mixer on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour in pan. 3. Bake 28 to 33 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Place pan on cooling rack. 4. Immediately, in medium microwavable bowl, beat 8 ounce cream cheese and the butter with electric mixer on medium-high speed until smooth. Beat in vanilla. On low speed, beat in powdered sugar until frosting is smooth and creamy. Beat in milk. Microwave uncovered on High 30 to 50 seconds or until smooth and thin enough to pour. 5. With tines of fork, poke holes almost to bottom of warm cake about every 1/2 inch. Pour 1 cup of the glaze mixture over warm cake. Let stand 10 minutes. Stir almonds into remaining mixture, and spread over top of cake. Refrigerate for 1 hour, 30 minutes or until topping is set before serving. Store covered in refrigerator. Kentucky Butter Cake is a combination of a pound cake and a poke cake. The crunch comes from the gooey cream cheese glaze with almonds spread on top.
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