Rev. Morton returns

Hallelujah!
Rev. Morton will continue to be our pastor. Our Annual Conference appointed him to FUMC Cross Plains for the next year.
This is truly Good News!

Rodenberger SS class Christmas Party

JAVANESE DINNER
December 6, 2011, at 6:00 PM at the church

About this dinner
This recipe came from a Home Economics teacher as they were called back in the 60s and 70s. It is thought to be as much fun as it is delicious. The ingredients are lined up on a buffet or counter and then, adding them one by one in order, the guest will build a 14 layer dinner!

The guest can add more or less of each layer as they prefer. The teacher would say you can only leave out two layers, but that is pretty flexible. The ingredients, in a given order, are lined up in serving bowls. Each person, using rice as a base, sprinkles on as much or as little of each layer, finishing with a cherry on top! Help encourage every one to try every layer, leaving off no more than two in case there is something you are allergic to or just do not like. (Diana, there is only one meat) Be brave, it is amazing how good this is and fun to make

GREAT BLOG MENTIONING US

Arlene Stephenson asked me to copy this to our blob. There is a great photo on the link blog.
Charles

Funerals, Food and Family

Tip #4 - Funerals, Food and Family


My family is from a small town in West Texas – Cross Plains, but I have spent most of my life is San Antonio! In the last few years I have attended many funerals in both cities. Last week, I drove to Cross Plains for another funeral and I started thinking about the huge difference in funerals between a small town and big city.


In San Antonio, everyone ascends upon the closest family members home and everyone brings a mixed matched casserole.

While in Cross Plains, the ladies of the First Methodist Church came together and make a homemade meal for the family in the churches banquet facility.

The menu was wonderful – slow smoked brisket from a local smoke house, lasagna, salad bar, and bread. But the best, was the made from scratch desserts! Peach cobbler, cookies, cakes, pies, and who knew cherry enchiladas (see similar recipe below)! It was so nice to have the local church put everything together for the family. We were able to sit around eat, talk about the old times, and actually laugh with each other. I am not saying I look forward to funerals, but it is nice to see everyone and catch up.

EASTER PRAYER GARDEN

Additional pictures made after church in the Prayer Garden.

EASTER 2011

Easter morning service was the culmination of the Holy Week services. The altar was surrounded by Easter lilies given in honor and in memory of loved ones. The large cross in the Prayer Garden was draped with white cloth signifying the Risen Jesus.

FIRST WEDDING IN NEW CHURCH BUILDING

On April 17,2011 at the conclusion of the Palm Sunday church service Nancy Johnston and Charles Rodenberger were united in marriage. This was the first wedding in the new church building. A reception and meal was enjoyed by all in the fellowship hall after the ceremony.

CHURCH FISH FRY

The Landscape Committee sponsored a fish fry to raise funds to landscape the highway side of the church. It was a success as over $700 was raised. A few fishermen members caught the fish and ladies of the church furnished the coleslaw, potato salad, and beans. A good time was had by all.

NEW MEMBER

Sherri Maxwell joined FUMC by transfer of membership from Somerset Baptist Church, Somerset, Tx. on April 3,2011. Sherri is an optometrist who recently retired from the USAF with her husband who is also a doctor. They are building a house west of Cottonwood using solar power. She is a Bible scholar and a great asset to Charles Rodenberger's adult Sunday school class.

ADDITIONAL DEDICATION PICTURES

DEDICATION OF PRAYER GARDEN AND ACTIVITIES AREA

Sunday, August 15th, a dedication service was held at the end of the morning worship service. The Prayer Garden and activities area have been completed under the direction of the landscape committee, headed by Larry Killgo.

CHILDREN'S CHURCH

Melody McWilliams doing children's time during the church service.

SHARON AMES' SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS

Sharon Ames does a great job teaching the youth of FUMC.