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Inspiration about life: Look to this day, for it is life, the very life of life. In its brief course lie all the realities and varieties of existence. The bliss of growth, the splendor of action, the glory of power. And yesterday is but a dream, and tomorrow is only a vision. But today, well lived, makes every yesterday a dream of happiness, and every tomorrow a vision of hope. Look well, therefore, to this day.
Revival services began on Sunday, Sept. 24 through Sept. 27 with Bro. Steve Winstead as the guest preacher which was awesome services on Sunday morning and Sunday night.
My deepest sympathy is extended to the family of Jamie Lee Hollingsworth, 38, of Newton Funeral services was held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017, at Antioch Christian Church in Hickory. Burial followed in Antioch Christian Church Cemetery in Hickory and Dr. John Cash officiated.
Prayer requests go out to Dannie Walker, Norman Snowden, Jerry Griffin, Irvin Hicks, Carol Ann Alexander, Jack Graham, Shirley Griffin, Marie Eason, Ann Hodges, Bonnie Walker, Cheryl Stacy, Mike Linton, Bill Matlock, Lorene Smith, John Patterson, Doyle Gibbs, Doyle McMullan, Cili Norman, Johnnie McMullian, Micheal Roland, Aaron Stokes, Stephanie Roland, Betty Kennedy, Janie McMullan and Stacy Stevens.
Shut-ins are Christine Herd, Ola Jean Parker, Mary Stamper and Abertine Walker.
Birthday requests for Sept. 27 go out to Elizabeth Pearson, Joshua Terrell and Donald Walker; for Sept. 28 to Misty Gallaspy, Ina Hamrick (in memory) and David Everett; for Sept 29 to Terry Gressett and Mason Cooley; for Sept. 30 to Tommy Everett and Misti Everett Evans; for Oct. 1 to Mary Ann Hayes, Scott Grimes, Steve Buckley and Ray McGee in memory, former Hickory resident; for Oct. 2 to Shelby Addy; for Oct. 3 to Linda Caroll, Dee Gressett in memory, Cindy Gressett in memory and Glenda Freeman.
Anniversaries for Sept. 28 to Ronnie and Terry Foley, Bro Gary and Pat Felton, Jackie and Lisa Gressett.; Oct. 1 to Johnny and Renne Embery; Oct.2 to Danny and Debbie Helfin; and for Oct. 3 to Andy and Heather Harrison. Happy anniversary to each one!
Recipe for the week: Pumpkin-Pecan Bundt Cake
Ingredients: 1 box Betty Crocker SuperMoist yellow cake mix, ¾ cup canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix) ½ cup water, ½ cup vegetable oil, three eggs, 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon ground ginger, ½ teaspoon ground Nutmeg, ¾ cup chopped Pecans. Glaze: 2 tablespoons butter, ¼ cup packed brown sugar, 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg, ¼ cup heavy whipping cream, 2/3 cup powdered sugar, ½ teaspoon vanilla, 2 tablespoons chopped toasted pecans,
Directions: 1. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Generously spray 12-cup fluted tube cake pan with baking spray with flour.
2. In large bowl, beat cake mix, pumpkin, water, oil, eggs, cinnamon, ginger and 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg with electric mixer on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Stir in 3/4 cup pecans. Pour into pan.
3. Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove from oven. Let stand 20 minutes; remove from pan to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
4. In 1-quart saucepan, cook butter, brown sugar, 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg and whipping cream over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil. Boil 1 minute. Remove from heat; pour into medium bowl. Cool 20 minutes. With whisk, beat in powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth. Immediately pour over cake. Sprinkle two tablespoons pecans on top. Store loosely covered at room temperature.
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