From Grace United Baptist Church, the kids, youth, adults and everyone that was at Camp Grace last week had an awesome time. There were 61 campers, and 14 gave their hearts to the Lord. Jana Smith, camp leader, wants to thank everyone that helped in any way. These are too numerous to name as I might miss someone. The Holy Spirit showed up and moved in such a mighty way! I can never say thank you enough!
At Grace United, Sunday morning and night services were awesome and we had a good attendance. Next Sunday night we will be baptizing again. God is good!
Prayer requests for the week go out to our country, Dannie Walker, Marie Eason, Versie Lou Overstreet 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 for July 19 go out to Adria Garrison, Kyle Garrison, Joe Alexander, Carol Ann Alexander and Shelby Roberts; for July 20 to Brooklyn Mowdy and Jimmie Bufkin in memory; for July 21 to Judy Gressett, Johnny Walker, Bonnie McMullan and Hazel Caraway in memory; for July 22 to Jimmie Craig, Cheryl McElhenney and Michael Holyfieldl; for July 23 to Allan Ferguson and John Paul McKee; for July 24 to Becky Norman and Barry Brand; and for July 25 to Carol Gardner, Shelby Chandler, Mark Strait and Lynn Cavenaugh. Wishing everyone a blessed day!
Anniversary wishes for the week for July 20 go out to John and Susan Cash; and for July 21 to Mickey and Farris Smith and Robbie and Meriel Roberts. Happy anniversary to each one!
Recipe for the week: Condensed Milk Pound Cake:
Ingredients: 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour, 3/4 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened, 1/2 cup sugar, 3 large eggs, 3/4 cup sweetened condensed milk, 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract, 1/4 teaspoon almond extract.
Instructions: Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Spray a 9X5-inch pan with cooking spray. In a medium bowl whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Using a stand mixer with a paddle attachment, cream butter and sugar together on high speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Add sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, and almond extract and mix to combine. With mixer on low, add dry ingredients, scraping down the sides of the bowl to make sure everything is evenly mixed. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in middle comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes and then remove from pan to cool completely.
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