Sunday fellowship: Mother day gifts

After church everyone gathers for fellowship in the back. We have coffee and a treat . And I gather the kids for a simple project while everyone is visiting. 

And we are making Mother's Day gifts with the kids. 

I bought white tiles at Lowe's. And using acrylic paint the kids are adding handprint. After drawing with a marker I am adding names, dates and messages. Then sealing with clear spray. After drying. They make great handmade gifts. 

Fellowship time 

TABITHA: A WOMAN GOD

 

TABITHA: A WOMAN GOD USED (ACTS 9:36-43)

In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (in Greek her name is Dorcas); she was always doing good and helping the poor.. 

What can Christian women learn from Tabitha’s example

? Tabitha served the needs of the widows by sewing garments for them. She was especially compassionate and tender to their needs and actively and personally served them and others. Her example is an inspiration to women today to endeavor to serve others by whatever talents God has blessed them with, whether as a seamstress, or one who arranges flowers, is talented in gardening, baking, cooking, music, caring for the sick or teaching children. And, since Tabitha’s good works were known in Joppa, especially among the widows, God used her notoriety and the event of her death and restoration to life as a means for preaching the gospel and calling many others.

My Mom and Grandma : Christian women of faith who followed Tabitha example> 

Ha-Pea Mother day

 

Two Pea's in a Pod 

The idiom two peas in a pod means that two people are very much alike; being similar to another person, either in appearance or because both people like ...

This cute Mother's Day card features this adorable digital stamp of Mom and baby in pea pod. Colored with pencil and then a cardstock of charming berry and dot .  print. 

Full Bloom frame and tag

It's a fun time with paper

With fun florals and a bicycle ride

Free digital print to use

Best Wishes

This card came together fast with a pink damask card ,plus a glorious floral  card stock with a turquoise clip art butterfly . With a quick quote and bow makes a classy quick card. 

My garden inspiration....

it's Library week

It's National library week : Find your Joy in your local library.

Find Joy in reading 

Library event

We are open all week from 2-5pm. 

2 pm for club meeting, 3 to 5 afternoon tutoring and homework help.

Monday: Star readers with AR books. 

Tuesday:  Library poster time. Have fun making your poster with supplies on hand. Will be displayed at the library. Winner announced on Thursday.

Wed / Earth day for clean up .Meet up at 2pm.

Thursday 

circle time with Council member Linda  at 2pm. We also announce our poster winner.

Friday : afternoon game challenge. Minecraft , checkers, clue pick your favorite and play with others 

Community Bingo in conference room.

Saturday : Book and treats sale.... funraising for our Summer reading program 

Our Summer Reading program 

Earth Day Projects and Recipe:

 Happy Earth Day Everyone 

Louisiana: Love the Boot week 

Crew ready to work

Today at the local library we are cleaning up our town in honor of this yearly program celebrating Earth

Some places to get Free trees; 

Loews 

• National Wildlife Federation.
• Arbor Day Foundation Membership.
• Look out for free tree promotions.
• Craigslist.
• Search your own yard.
• Freecycle.
• OfferUp. Get Free Trees from the Government.

Recycle & Reuse :   Home Gardening 

Bird feeder from milk cartons 

 

Recycled Container Gardening  : for those that can't have a regular garden. 

The Environmental Benefits of Gardening

1. Plants Naturally Clean the Air and Ground. ...
2. Reduce Cooling Costs with Well Placed Trees and Shrubs. ...
3. Growing Your Own Food Reduces Carbon Footprints. ...
4. Prevents Soils Erosion. ...
5. Replenishes Nutrients in the Soil. ...
6. Helps to Reduce Noise Pollution. ...
7. Supports Beneficial Insects and Birds.

Earth Day Recipe :  Vegetables Spaghettis 

• 2

  tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
• 2

  large onions, chopped (2 cups) 
• 4

  medium carrots, chopped (2 cups)
• 4

  cups sliced mushrooms
• 2

  medium green bell peppers, chopped (2 cups)
• 4

  cans (14 1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes with basil, garlic and oregano, undrained
• 2

  cans (15 ounces each) tomato sauce
• 2

  cans (6 ounces each) Italian-style tomato paste
• 1

  tablespoon sugar
• 1

  teaspoon salt
• 1

  teaspoon fennel seed, crushed, if desired
• 24

  ounces uncooked spaghetti
• Grated Parmesan cheese, if desired

Heat oil in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook onions and carrots in oil 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until crisp-tender. Stir in mushrooms and bell peppers.

Spoon vegetables into 4- to 6-quart slow cooker. Stir in remaining ingredients except spaghetti and cheese .

Cover and cook on low heat setting 8 to 10 hours.

Cook and drain spaghetti as directed on package. Serve sauce over spaghetti. Sprinkle with cheese.