Letter From The Editor Welcome to the issue of all issues. Advent and Christmas happen to be my most favorite Holiday season of celebration but not because of gifts and getting things but because I get to spend weeks reflecting on the birth of Jesus and what Mary must have gone through when the Angel came and told of her Immaculate Conception. In present day, if that happened to a young girl, she would most likely be committed and marked as crazy in the head or a liar of the highest magnitude because certainly no one would believe she just “became pregnant” right? The incredible Faith Mary had inside her allowed her the strength to accepted God’s calling and Holy will for her. I am sure that she didn't anticipate that she would only be a mother for 33 years and then have her sinless son crucified and yet she continued to Believe and serve God everyday. She didn't let anger or frustration from the loss of her son get in the way, she just accepted what God’s will was and kept living each day in prayer and service to Him. Many believe she even appeared to young children in various countries and asked them to pray everyday to God and devote their lives to Him. Miracles were performed and people continued to believe and share the message she gave them. Now how different would this world be if Jesus was never born, if Mary had said no? Thankfully we never have to find out. I challenge you this holiday season to reflect more on the “REAL REASON FOR THE SEASON” and less on how you can buy more and give more. I always say the best gift my parents ever blessed me with was the gift of tru Faith. Merry Christmas,
Cathy Crisp
But when the fullness of time had come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law,b5 to ransom those under the law, so that we might receive adoption. Galatians 4:4-5
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Table of Contents 6
Legend of Candy Canes
9-10 The History of Christmas Trees 15-17 St. Francis House Changes Lives 21
December’s Daily Bible Readings
24-27 Holiday Recipes
Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel.
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The Kendrick Brothers wrapped up filming their new movie "Overcomer" last summer and the faith-based drama featuring strong female lead characters played by Priscilla Shirer and Shari Rigby is scheduled to hits theaters throughout North America on Aug. 23, 2019. The film will share the value of knowing one's identity.
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The wrapping of ChrisTmas presenTs… by PamFord Davie Is it an act of love or a drudgery you dread? I’m terrible at gift wrapping; I didn’t inherit Mom’s flare for detail. Though I do not have her ability; I do cherish memories of helping her wrap presents. Mom asked me to place my finger where streams of ribbon intersected. As I applied pressure, she tied the ribbon and added scotch tape before adding a bow. She wrapped our presents securely. As the finishing touch, she crafted curls in ribbons with a swipe of the ribbon along the blade of a pair of scissors. It was an act of love. Mary lovingly wrapped God’s present to the world. “And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed. (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:) To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child. And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn (Luke 2:1-7 KJV).” www.faithwriters.com
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Christmas Candy Canes The Christmas Candy Cane originated in Germany about 250 years ago. They started as straight white sugar sticks. A story says that a choirmaster, in 1670, was worried about the children sitting quietly all through the long Christmas nativity service. So he gave them something to eat to keep them quiet! As he wanted to remind them of Christmas, he made them into a 'J' shape like a shepherds crook, to remind them of the shepherds that visited the baby Jesus at the first Christmas. However, the earliest records of 'candy canes' comes from over 200 years later, so the story, although rather nice, probably isn't true! Sometime around 1900 the red stripes were added and they were flavored with peppermint or wintergreen. Sometimes other Christian meanings are giving to the parts of the canes. The 'J' can also mean Jesus. The white of the cane can represent the purity of Jesus Christ and the red stripes are for the blood He shed when He died on the cross. The peppermint flavor can represent the hyssop plant that was used for purifying in the Bible.
Around 1920, Bob McCormack, from Georgia, USA, started making canes for his friends and family. They became more and more popular and he started his own business called Bob's Candies. Bob McCormack's brother-in-law, Gregory Harding Keller, who was a Catholic priest, invented the 'Keller Machine' that made turning straight candy sticks into curved candy canes automatically! In 2005, Bob's Candies was bought by Farley and Sathers but they still make candy canes!
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Come Out Of That Prison by Tesse Wilson Jesse did not think he was much of a speaker. He stuttered a lot since he was a child, especially when he was nervous. This was something he was conscious of and felt embarrassed about. But he could not say opportunity. Two weeks ago he was invited to share something positive with inmates at the prison where he served a twelve year sentence. Jesse whispered a silent prayer asking God for his help as he alighted his vehicle. He became very emotional as he entered the prison gate. After security checks, he was escorted to a room with prison guards and inmates. He greeted the guards and chatted briefly with some of his former inmates . The moment came, it was Jesse's turn to speak. He began his presentation nervously; afraid to make eye contact, head down reading from his notes. He told of a conversation he had five years ago with an elderly lady. This woman was a regular visitor to the prison, but he only agreed to speak with her a few days before he was released. He recounted that at first he told her he was not into the religious mumbo jumbo stuff. However, what she shared with him gave him more than a glimmer of hope, even though at that time he acted as though her words had no affect on him. As Jesse continued he became more relaxed and confident. He took his eyes from his notes, lifted his head, looked to his attentive audience and spoke from his heart. This is what Jesse said, “I want to say to you the same thing this elderly woman said to me. My friends, do not live in two prisons. In other words you are already in a physical prison, but you do not have to live also in a mental prison. A mental prison where you allow your past mistakes to keep you bound. Perhaps not all of you are in a mental prison. But to the ones who are, I want to encourage you to step out of that mental prison. Today if you have limited yourself I challenge and encourage to set a goal, be the best you can be. Friends make use of the resources available to improve your lives. Step out of that mental prison; go finish that high school diploma, go ahead get the degree, go polish your talents and abilities, write that poem, that song, play that instrument, sing, and dance. Each one of you have a God- given talent. Go on learn something new. Go write that person who you need to apologize to, the one you hurt. Do not be afraid of rejection. Go ahead feel remorse it does not make you a weak person. Go on reach out to your son, your daughter. Go on forgive your father, your mother, that person who hurt you, yes the one who abandoned you, the one you took the fall for ,who has never visited you, those who lied on you, yes the one who abused you. Forgive them. Forgive yourself. Go ahead love yourself. Stop feeling guilty about loving yourself. Stop punishing yourself. Take care of yourself, pay attention to your health, ask to see the prison doctor. Inspite of what you have done. You have a purpose. You have potential. You can still make a positive contribution right here; starting in the lives of each other. Friends, I use to think very little of myself. I thought I would never be able to speak in front of an audience. I thought I would never be able to move pass the fact that I committed a crime. Here I am! I came out of that mental prison. Join me! Yes I have struggled, but I found a friend in the Lord Jesus Christ. This same Jesus who said I do not condemn you, go and sin no more to the woman caught in adultery. This woman was brought to Jesus by her accusers. They wanted him to pronounce judgment upon her, but Jesus showed her mercy. Jesus is saying to you that he does not condemn you even if the accusations made against you are true. Jesus offers you forgiveness because he died for your sins and mine. He offers you the gift of salvation (deliverance) so that sin and sinful desires will no longer dominate you. My Friends, you can experience mental and spiritual freedom in this physical prison.” Jesse ended by saying, “Friends, I encourage you to reach out to Jesus. He is reaching out to you... Jesus loves you and he cares about you.” www.faithwriters.com 7
Saturday, March 30, 2019 – 7:00 pm
The University of Northwestern-St. Paul Choir Free Admission (Free Will Offering) The Northwestern Choir, directed by Timothy Sawyer, is among the leading university choirs in the Midwestern United States, enjoying a rich history of performing primarily sacred a cappella music of all stylistic eras, hymns and spirituals, and major choral-orchestral works.
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The University of Sioux Falls Concert Chorale Free Admission (Free Will Offering) The Concert Chorale, directed by David Dehoogh-Kliewer, is the primary choral ensemble at the University of Sioux Falls and couples performance and community service on its yearly tours in the USA and abroad. This year’s Midwestern tour includes this “home concert” at the Cathedral.
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The History of Christmas Trees The evergreen fir tree has traditionally been used to celebrate winter festivals (pagan and Christian) for thousands of years. Pagans used branches of it to decorate their homes during the winter solstice, as it made them think of the spring to come. The Romans used Fir Trees to decorate their temples at the festival of Saturnalia. Christians use it as a sign of everlasting life with God. Nobody is really sure when Fir trees were first used as Christmas trees. It probably began about 1000 years ago in Northern Europe. Many early Christmas Trees seem to have been hung upside down from the ceiling using chains (hung from chandeliers/lighting hooks). Other early Christmas Trees, across many parts of northern Europe, were cherry or hawthorn plants (or a branch of the plant) that were put into pots and brought inside so they would hopefully flower at Christmas time. If you couldn't afford a real plant, people made pyramids of woods and they were decorated to look like a tree with paper, apples and candles. Sometimes they were carried around from house to house, rather than being displayed in a home. It's possible that the wooden pyramid trees were meant to be like Paradise Trees. These were used in medieval German Mystery or Miracle Plays that were acted out in front of Churches on Christmas Eve. In early church calendars of saints, 24th December was Adam and Eve's day. The Paradise Tree represented the Garden of Eden. It was often paraded around the town before the play started, as a way of advertising the play. The plays told Bible stories to people who could not read. The first documented use of a tree at Christmas and New Year celebrations is argued between the cities of Tallinn in Estonia and Riga in Latvia! Both claim that they had the first trees; Tallinn in 1441 and Riga in 1510. Both trees were put up by the 'Brotherhood of Blackheads' which was an association of local unmarried merchants, ship owners, and foreigners in Livonia (what is now Estonia and Latvia). Little is known about either tree apart from that they were put in the town square, were danced around by the Brotherhood of Blackheads and were then set on fire. This is like the custom of the Yule Log. The word used for the 'tree' could also mean a mast or pole, tree might have been like a 'Paradise Tree' or a tree-shaped wooden candelabra rather than a 'real' tree. In the town square of Riga, the capital of Latvia, there is a plaque which is engraved with "The First New Year's Tree in Riga in 1510", in eight languages. You can find out more about the Riga Tree from this website: www.firstchristmastree.com A picture from Germany in 1521 which shows a tree being paraded through the streets with a man riding a horse behind it. The man is dressed a bishop, possibly representing St. Nicholas. In 1584, the historian Balthasar Russow wrote about a tradition, in Riga, of a decorated fir tree in the market square where the young men “went with a flock of maidens and women, first sang and danced there and then set the tree aflame�. There's a record of a small tree in Breman, Germany from 1570. It is described as a tree decorated with "apples, nuts, dates, pretzels and paper flowers". It was displayed in a 'guild-house' (the meeting place for a society of business men in the city). The first person to bring a Christmas Tree into a house, in the way we know it today, may have been the 16th century German preacher Martin Luther. A story is told that, one night before Christmas, he was walking through the forest and looked up to see the stars shining through the tree branches. It was so beautiful, that he went home and told his children that it reminded him of Jesus, who left the stars of heaven to come to earth at Christmas. Some people say this is the same tree as the 'Riga' tree, but it isn't! The Riga tree originally took place a few decades earlier. 9
The custom of having Christmas trees could well have travelled along the Baltic sea, from Latvia to Germany. In the 1400s and 1500s, the countries which are now Germany and Latvia were them part of two larger empires which were neighbors. Another story says that St. Boniface of Crediton (a village in Devon, UK) left England and traveled to Germany to preach to the pagan German tribes and convert them to Christianity. He is said to have come across a group of pagans about to sacrifice a young boy while worshipping an oak tree. In anger, and to stop the sacrifice, St. Boniface is said to have cut down the oak tree and, to his amazement, a young fir tree sprang up from the roots of the oak tree. St. Boniface took this as a sign of the Christian faith and his followers decorated the tree with candles so that St. Boniface could preach to the pagans at night. There is another legend, from Germany, about how the Christmas Tree came into being, it goes: Once on a cold Christmas Eve night, a forester and his family were in their cottage gathered round the fire to keep warm. Suddenly there was a knock on the door. When the forester opened the door, he found a poor little boy standing on the door step, lost and alone. The forester welcomed him into his house and the family fed and washed him and put him to bed in the youngest sons own bed (he had to share with his brother that night!). The next morning, Christmas Morning, the family were woken up by a choir of angels, and the poor little boy had turned into Jesus, the Christ Child. The Christ Child went into the front garden of the cottage and broke a branch off a Fir tree and gave it to the family as a present to say thank you for looking after him. So ever since them, people have remembered that night by bringing a Christmas Tree into their homes! In Germany, the first Christmas Trees were decorated with edible things, such as gingerbread and gold covered apples. Then glass makers made special small ornaments similar to some of the decorations used today. In 1605 an unknown German wrote: "At Christmas they set up fir trees in the parlours of Strasbourg and hang thereon roses cut out of many-colored paper, apples, wafers, gold foil, sweets, etc." At first, a figure of the Baby Jesus was put on the top of the tree. Over time it changed to an angel/fairy that told the shepherds about Jesus, or a star like the Wise Men saw. The first Christmas Trees came to Britain sometime in the 1830s. They became very popular in 1841, when Prince Albert (Queen Victoria's German husband) had a Christmas Tree set up in Windsor Castle. In 1848, drawing of "The Queen's Christmas tree at Windsor Castle" was published in the Illustrated London News. The drawing was republished in Godey's Lady's Book, Philadelphia in December 1850 (but they removed the Queen's crown and Prince Albert's moustache to make it look 'American'!). The publication of the drawing helped Christmas Trees become popular in the UK and USA. In Victorian times, the tree would have been decorated with candles to represent stars. In many parts of Europe, candles are still used to decorate Christmas trees.
"Hear the word which the LORD speaks to you, O house of Israel. Thus says the LORD: Do not learn the way of the Gentiles; do not be dismayed at the signs of heaven, for the Gentiles are dismayed at them. For the customs of the peoples are futile; for one cuts a tree from the forest, the work of the hands of the workman, with the ax. They decorate it with silver and gold; they fasten it with nails and hammers so that it will not topple. They are upright, like a palm tree, and they cannot speak; they must be carried, because they cannot go by themselves. Do not be afraid of them, for they cannot do evil, nor can they do any good.� Jeremiah 10:1-5 10
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Giving to God: More Than JUST Passing the Offering Plate "Stewardship" is a word often used in church that many just don't understand. Most think it just means putting some cash or a check on the offering plate when it is passed, but it really means far more than that. From the very beginning God wanted us to care for all of His creation, to be stewards--managers and caretakers--of the earth and all living things. I believe this is what God meant in Genesis 1:28-30 when He told Adam and Eve to "subdue" His earth and to "rule over" all of its plants and animals. Taking this concept a few steps further, consider the fact that God made each of us. He gave each of us the abilities, health, and strength to make a living so our needs could be met. It then follows that all we "own" is really not ours, but are rather gifts "on loan" from God. He is allowing us to manage these "loaned gifts" as His stewards. Not only are we to be stewards of the money, time, property, talents, and "things" He has given us, but we are also to be the stewards of our own bodies! We are to take good care of our bodies--"the temples of God"--as the Bible so clearly reminds us in I Corinthians 3:16-17. Recently it was a real "eye-opener" for me to re-read the account of God's instructions to Moses and the Israelites concerning the construction of the Tabernacle and its furnishings. Exodus:25-31 and Exodus:35-40, give very detailed descriptions of all that was involved in this process. From these passages we can glean many conclusions about God's gifts to us--and our gifts to Him. Over and over again the expected standards are stated: only the best for God...the purest gold, silver, and incense to be used in His house of worship; only the most gifted artists to work the wood, precious metals, and textiles; only the best teachers to guide willing workers; and only the first and the best--the "firstfruits"--to be sacrificed on God's altar. It is emphasized in Exodus 36:3-7 that the giving of belongings, wealth, time, and God-given talents was to be done out of a willing heart, and that all who willingly gave, were not to stop giving until God, through Moses, told them to stop! (To give until God tells you not to give any more can be a scary thought to many but I think God would rather we view it as a challenge to grow in our faith in Him.) It is also made clear in the Exodus passages that material wealth, time, and skills are gifts from God and are to be given back to God as gifts of gratitude. Romans 12:6-8 and 2 Corinthians 8:12 and 9:6-15 point out our further responsibilities in the using and giving of our God-given gifts: if God has given us a gift in the form of a skill or ability we are to use it to benefit others and to further His kingdom; we are to give willingly of what we have-God certainly doesn't expect us to give what we don't have, whether material things or skills--and we are to give cheerfully, knowing that God will always supply our needs and bless our giving. Take a look at all that God has given you: your family, your health, your job, your home, and so on. Your personal list of God's blessings to you could go on endlessly. God gives only good gifts to us, His children. What good gifts will you give back to Him? Will it be your best, given willingly out of a grateful heart?
What does God's Word, the Bible, say about this? Exodus 34:26a "Bring the best of the firstfruits of your soil to the house of the Lord your God." NIV If you have the gift of a beautiful voice is it sinful to let that voice go to waste? Exodus 35:5a "From what you have, take an offering for the Lord. Everyone who is willing is to bring to the Lord an offering" NIV I Matthew 7:9, 11 "Which of you, if his son asks for bread, will give him a stone? If you, then, ...know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him!" NIV If you have an abundance of money and provide extra groceries have you considered giving to your local food pantry or maybe even talk to your pastor and buy an entire weeks worth of groceries for a family in need within your own church. It doesn’t have to be a holiday for you to give. Romans 12:6-8a "We have different gifts, according to the grace given us. If a man's gift is prophesying, let him use it in proportion to his faith. If it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach; if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is contributing to the needs of others, let him give generously" NIV 2 Corinthians 8:12 "For if the willingness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what he does not have." NIV 2 Corinthians 9:7 "Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver." NIV Many times it is very easy to attend church without volunteering to serve, many will say, “oh they have more time than I do or she is a stay at home mom and can do more because she doesn't work�. These statements are very unfair. Take a moment and volunteer to do one task to help serve your church
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The Tradition of Advent Advent is the period of four Sundays and weeks before Christmas (or sometimes from the 1st December to Christmas Day!). Advent means 'Coming' in Latin. This is the coming of Jesus into the world. Christians use the four Sundays and weeks of Advent to prepare and remember the real meaning of Christmas. There are three meanings of 'coming' that Christians describe in Advent. The first, and most thought of, happened about 2000 years ago when Jesus came into the world as a baby to live as a man and die for us. The second can happen now as Jesus wants to come into our lives now. And the third will happen in the future when Jesus comes back to the world as King and Judge, not a baby. Advent Sunday can be from the 27th November (which it was in 2016) to the 3rd December (which it was in 2017)! Advent only starts on the 1st of December when Christmas Day is on a Wednesday (which will happen in 2019)! No one is really sure when Advent was first celebrated but it dates back to at least 567 when monks were ordered to fast during December leading up to Christmas. Some people fast (don't eat anything) during advent to help them concentrate on preparing to celebrate Jesus's coming. In many Orthodox and Eastern Catholics Churches, Advent lasts for 40 days and starts on November 15th and is also called the Nativity Fast. (Advent also starts on November 15th in Celtic Christianity.) Orthodox Christians often don't eat meat and dairy during Advent, and depending on the day, also olive oil, wine and fish. In medieval and pre-medieval times, in parts of England, there was an early form of Nativity scenes called 'advent images' or a 'vessel cup'. They were a box, often with a glass lid that was covered with a white napkin, that contained two dolls representing Mary and the baby Jesus. The box was decorated with ribbons and flowers (and sometimes apples). They were carried around from door to door. It was thought to be very unlucky if you haven't seen a box before Christmas Eve! People paid the box carriers a halfpenny to see the box. There are some Christmas Carols that are really Advent Carols! These include 'People Look East', 'Come, thou long expected Jesus', 'Lo! He comes, with clouds descending' and perhaps the most popular Advent song 'O Come, O Come Emmanuel!'. There are several ways that Advent is counted down but the most common is by a calendar or candles.
Advent Calendars There are many types of calendars used in different countries. The most common ones in the UK and USA are made of paper or card with 24 or 25 little windows on. A window is opened on every day in December and a Christmas picture is displayed underneath.
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In the 19th Century, German protestant Christians counted down to Christmas by marking 24 chalk lines on a door and rubbing one off every day in December. Paper calendars were first popular in Germany in the early 1900s, although people made their own ones from the 1850s. There's a debate about exactly where and when the first mass produced calendar was printed - but it was certainly in Germany in the early 1900s. During World War II, the production of Advent calendars stopped due to a shortage of cardboard. When they were first made, scenes from the Christmas Story and other Christmas images were used, such as snowmen and robins, but now many calendars are made in the themes of toys, television programs and sports clubs. Some of these types of calendar even have chocolate under each window, to make every day in December that little bit better! I used to like those when I was a little boy (and still do now!!!)! The first calendar with chocolate in it was made in 1958, although they only became really popular in the 1980s. Some European countries such as Germany use a wreath of fir with 24 bags or boxes hanging from it. In each box or bag there is a little present for each day. There are also now all different types of Advent Calendars used to sell and promote different products including chocolate, perfumes, alcohol and beauty products. You can even get advent calendars for your pets with dog or cat treats in them! The world's largest advent calendar was made in 2007 at the St Pancras Train Station in London, England. It was 71m tall and 23m wide and celebrated the refurbishment of the station. The most expensive advent calendar ever was made in 2010 by a jewelers in Belgium. It was made of 24 glass tubes each containing some diamonds and silver! It was worth about $3.3 million!!!
Advent Candles There are two types of candle(s) that are used to count down to Christmas Day in Advent. The first looks like a normal candle, but has the days up to Christmas Day marked down the candle. On the first of December the candle is lit and burnt down to the first line on the candle. The same is done every day and then the rest of the candle is burnt on Christmas day. I use one of these candles to count down during Advent. Lutheran Churches in Scandinavia used 24 little candles to count down through December from the 1700s. An Advent Crown is another form of candles that are used to count down Advent. These are often used in Churches rather than in people's homes. The crown is often made up of a wreath of greenery and has four candles round the outside and one in the middle or in a separate place. Sometimes a more traditional candelabra is used to display the five candles. One candle is lit on the first Sunday of Advent, two are lit on the second Sunday and so on. Each candle has a different meaning in Christianity. Different churches have given them different meanings, but I was taught the following:
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St. Francis House—Sioux Falls The St. Francis House is a homeless shelter in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, providing an ecumenical ministry to the homeless. People of all races, genders and creeds are welcomed at the St. Francis House for emergency and transitional housing. Six months after opening, the St. Francis House, through the assistance of local churches of all denominations, civic groups, businesses, and volunteers, was able to support itself. On March 15, 1987, the doors were opened to the homeless. The late Bishop Paul Dudley began operations using the Little Flower Convent to house individuals in need. First Lutheran Church, through Pastor David Holm, provided the funds to run the operation. Together, the two worked side -by-side to make the St. Francis House, an ecumenical ministry for the homeless, a reality. Is the amount of women availability and men availability still the same as stated? Today, the St. Francis House still stands strong. The ministry operates on a “hand up” rather than a “hand out” approach for the homeless. Program services have increased from the original 48 beds to current services of beds for 34 men, 46 women, and 7 families. The St. Francis House has expanded from its one meal a day, five day stay maximum to the current threeleveled transitional housing program. The challenges the homeless face are unimaginable. The St. Francis House is a place where the homeless can come to find recovery and support. Various organizations and individuals throughout Sioux Falls have helped the St. Francis House become a strong, safe, and stable home. As the ministry continues to grow, the St. Francis House will continue to lend a helping hand to those in need.
St. Francis House to me – It’s tough, but a good tough. All my life, I have been trained by work, family and mostly myself to charge hard into my life and job. Sometimes I would so such with no respect to others and no accountability. Though my years of using, I got to be more disrespectful to others needs, wants, expectations, which caused me to burn a lot of bridges and deal with responsible, respectful society extremely the wrong way. For 30+ years, people, loved ones, friends and the system have been trying to help me succeed as a better person. I have been in numerous treatment programs, jails, institutions, but only to come back again and again. They have given me much needed tools as far as learning to cope with addiction, finances, etc., but there has always been something missing. All these places have let me run as I wanted until I came to the St. Francis House. Right off the bat, I started doing what I wanted, when I wanted in some area that is my job but in the most important areas it was not. The St. Francis House staff, but mainly Julie said “no you are not doing such behaviors in our program.” The house, especially Julie made me look at such behaviors as accountability which I was so lacking in my life. The house has given me the tools and I believe the best tools I need to be successful. I thank God for the St. Francis House and their stern and strict program, which has been tough, but has been the best program I have ever been in and much needed for me to change my life! 15
Residents Share Testimonies What it’s meant for me to be living at the St. Francis House‌.. Nicole Roach I want to start out with the St. Francis House has totally changed my life for the better. Coming to the St. Francis House, I got to admit I was scared and nervous. But, the staff here made me feel so welcome and made me feel important. I have grown and have come a long way thank to the St. Francis House. I’ve learned how to save money, how to be me again. I am laughing again, being more outgoing, I guess you can say the St. Francis House saved my life! Tanya R: I was one of the females given the privilege to participate in the DOC Work Release Program. This program has helped me with the things needed to prepare and get me employed such as bus passes, to hygiene items, clothing, sack lunches, as well as their hospitality. While being on this program, I was able to pay on my fines and restitution, buy some commissary, most importantly, save some money up until my release from the program. In closing, I would like to thank the staff at the St. Francis House for making this a pleasant place and experience for me to do work release and prepare me to transition back into society. Tyler M: I have been at the St. Francis House for some time now and when I first got here, I was somewhat of a trouble maker. After a crucial talk with the Director, I decided I needed to make a serious change in my life. After this talk, I began making better decisions by following the programming rules, working hard, paying off my debts and saving money. On my birthday, July 8th, I received the best birthday present in my life! A donor by the name of Paul donated his car to the house and when I came home for the day, there were big red ribbons on the car. This was one of my long term goals, was to buy a car so my boss would not need to pick me up to take me to the various constructions sites. I believe my future is wide open, only because I made the decision to listen to others and try living my life differently! Lucy I.: When I stayed at the St. Francis House, they loaned me a bike and lock, so I could ride a bike home since my shift ended after the bus stopped running for the day. The ability to use this bike saved my poor legs after working a long day as the restaurant as a waitress.
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Residents Share Testimonies Jadyn Zimmer Since coming into the program, this program helped me find a real job. It has helped me learn what consistency is and what it means to be an adult. This program helped me learn how to budget my money and more importantly has helped me pay off my fines. The St. Francis House has helped me develop important relationships and helped me get rid of people that were unhealthy in my life. They have taught me discipline when I needed it most.
Lynsay Anderson The St. Francis House is a spectacular place, I recently got paroled and they are helping me get on my feet in numerous ways. I am learning how to save money and budget. I now have a full time job, which I love. For 7 years, I have been told I will never make it on my own and that I’m just a dead beat drug addict. The St. Francis House has given me hope for the future and changed my attitude about life so now I know I can do all those things people said I couldn’t for 7 years! In so many ways, the St. Francis House has saved my life. Accountability is key and the staff is goo helpers with being consistent. I owe the world to the St. Francis House and the resources to us are endless. SO THANK YOU, ST. FRANCIS HOUSE! GOD BLESS YOU! THANK YOU FOR GIVING ME A SECOND CHANCE IN LIFE!
Linsey Hoff When I first accepted into Drug Court, I released to another shelter because going back to my parents was not an option. I was there for two weeks and I got to a point where I knew staying there any longer while dealing with the issues I was facing was going to be a detriment to my sobriety. So, my PO called the St. Francis House and they had a bed open the next day. It was my son’s birthday and I was approved by Drug Court to stay the night. The staff at the St. Francis House told me I could wait until the following Monday or extend my curfew til 11 PM to accommodate me being with my son and still comply with the rules of the house. At that point, I knew it was the best decision I could make. Now, after being here for 45 days, the challenges I have been facing are many, but the staff have been so supportive, so compassionate and so understanding. I love the structure routine and holding me accountable with every action. I can’t begin to express how blessed to have the St. Francis House as my home. Without the St. Francis House and Drug Court, I would not have been as successful and motivated, as I have become today. I would recommend St. Francis House to anyone who faced addiction, and homelessness. They have filled the gap of hopelessness I once felt.
“If your brother becomes poor and cannot maintain himself with you, you shall support him as though he were a stranger and a sojourner, and he shall live with you. Take no interest from him or profit, but fear your God, that your brother may live beside you. 17
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The Top 14 Herbs of the Bible People have been using herbs for thousands of years because of their culinary and medicinal benefits. I’ve listed out some of the most popular herbs of the Bible, and what they were traditionally used for. Hopefully, you can pick up a tip or two on how to incorporate these Biblical herbs into your diet today.
Aloes The Aloe vera plant has been used for thousands of years to heal a variety of conditions, most notably burns, wounds, skin irritations, and constipation. Aloe was also used to embalm the dead, as well as for perfume. Today, aloe is used in many ways including treating burns, sunburns, healing bruises and rashes, moisturize skin, fight athletes foot, prevent scarring and stretch marks, speed up hair growth, and many more.
Anise All parts of the anise plant were used during Biblical times. The seeds, leaves and stem were used to cool high temperatures, as well as for other medicinal purposes. Today, Anise can be used to help with digestion and can be used as an anti-flatulence agent, a relief aid for coughs and colds and also can help with insomnia. Usually taken by crushing the seeds into a tea.
Balm Balm refers to an extremely fragrant substance that was extracted from the balsam tree. In Biblical times, balsam was considered extremely valuable. Its gum was used as incense, while the oil that came from the bark, the leaves and the berries worked well as medicine.
Bitter Herbs Bitter herbs are a collective term used for lettuce, horehound, tansy, horseradish, endive and coriander seeds. Bitter herbs were mostly used for food. In fact, the people of Israel were commanded to have bitter herbs with their Passover lamb. Today, they can be used to help with urinary tract infections, kidney stones, fluid retention, achy joints and gout.
Cassia Cassia oil was popularly used as anointing oil during Biblical times. Cassia has aromatic properties quite similar to cinnamon. Today, Cassia can be used as natural hair care, coloring and conditioning. The leaves are harvested, dried, and ground into a powder used for natural hair care.
Cinnamon Cinnamon, once considered more precious than gold, has some amazing medicinal benefits. The bark, where the oil comes from, was traditionally collected for anointing oil, as well as perfume. Today, cinnamon can be used for athlete’s foot, indigestion, improve brain function, helps lower blood glucose levels, among many others.
Cumin The ancient Israelites took cumin seeds, dried them, and used them to flavor their food. Today, cumin can help with digestion, cardiovascular disease, urinary disorders, and fever. 18
Frankincense Most popularly known for incense, Frankincense was used during ceremonial offerings and considered an article of luxury. Today, it can be used as an analgesic, antidepressant and sedative, in addition to being a powerful healing herb. Frankincense is also a primary ingredient in stressreducing incenses.
Garlic Garlic has been used as both food and medicine in many cultures for thousands of years, dating back to when the Egyptian pyramids were built. Today, garlic is used to help prevent heart disease, including atherosclerosis or hardening of the arteries (plaque buildup in the arteries that can block the flow of blood and may lead to heart attack or stroke), high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and to boost the immune system. Garlic may also help protect against cancer.
Hyssop Hyssop is a sweet smelling plant from the mint family. It was used in many ceremonial rituals of the Israelites, as burning hyssop typically meant an inner cleansing.
Mint Mint has been used for thousands of years as a culinary herb and for medicine. Today, mint can help with stomach aches, poor digestion, fever, hiccups, ear aches and sinuses.
Mustard Seed One of Jesus’ most famous parables was about the mustard seed. This may be because mustard grew so abundantly in Palestine. Today, mustard can be used for soar throats, muscle and back relaxing, and as a hair conditioner to treat damaged hair.
Myrrh In Biblical times, it was sold as a spice or an ingredient of the anointing oil used in the Tabernacle, or as a salve for the purification of the dead. In the Roman world, it was considered a natural remedy for almost every human affliction, from earaches to hemorrhoids. Today, myrrh can be used as a cleansing agent, and to help with ulcerated throats and mouth sores.
Saffron The most expensive spice in the world today was also very dear during ancient times. Because of its distinct yellow color, saffron was used not only for flavoring but to make ancient dyes as well. Ancient peoples used saffron to treat stomach upsets, bubonic plague, and smallpox. Today, recent studies have indicated possible health benefits, including cancer-inhibiting properties, aiding in allergies, help combat depression, and promote a feeling of fullness (in terms of diet).
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Poinsettias At Christmas There is an old Mexican legend about how Poinsettias and Christmas come together, it goes like this: There was once a poor Mexican girl called Pepita who had no present to give the the baby Jesus at the Christmas Eve Services. As Pepita walked to the chapel, sadly, her cousin Pedro tried to cheer her up. 'Pepita', he said "I'm sure that even the smallest gift, given by someone who loves him will make Jesus Happy." Pepita didn't know what she could give, so she picked a small handful of weeds from the roadside and made them into a a small bouquet. She felt embarrassed because she could only give this small present to Jesus. As she walked through the chapel to the altar, she remembered what Pedro had said. She began to feel better, knelt down and put the bouquet at the bottom of the nativity scene. Suddenly, the bouquet of weeds burst into bright red flowers, and everyone who saw them were sure they had seen a miracle. From that day on, the bright red flowers were known as the 'Flores de Noche Buena', or 'Flowers of the Holy Night'. The shape of the poinsettia flower and leaves are sometimes thought as a symbol of the Star of Bethlehem which led the Wise Men to Jesus. The red colored leaves symbolize the blood of Christ. The white leaves represent his purity. The Poinsettia is also the national emblem of Madagascar. www,whychristmas.com
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How Is Sin Like Canned Peas? by Barbara Miller Okay, my mic is good. Just count me in Nick. Five, four, three, two... Welcome back. We have here in kitchen stadium the distinguished Iron Chef Bobby Filet, of the famous Mesa Grill, and on the other side is Iron Chef Gordon Damnsay of Hell's Kitchen. Today's secret ingredient is: The humble PEA. They have before them a selection of fresh peas, dried peas, and lastly canned peas. These contenders have an hour to produce for our judges three dishes utilizing the pea as their theme ingredient. On our left it appears that Iron Chef Bobby Filet is preparing what looks like a classic oriental salad using Ramen noodles, cabbage and snap peas. He is keeping it safe here so far. Let's take a look at what Chef Damnsay is doing Ah, Gordon has chosen to take canned peas and put them into the sorbet machine with some mangoes, passion fruit, and pistachio nuts. Bold move. We will see if this combination works for him or against him. But wait, Chef Damnsay is now smashing a hand full of peas into the face of one of his assistants. Let's see if we can hear what he is saying. "I told you to use CANNED PEAS! Figure it out you IDIOT! If you think that you are going to waste my time with your righteous need to use fresh ingredients, you are sorely wrong. Get the hell out of my kitchen!" I guess ovens aren't the only hot thing in kitchen stadium tonight. With only thirty minutes on the clock now, each of our Iron Chefs have their teams scurrying to complete their assigned tasks in order to make this pea theme a delight for taste as well as appearance. Too bad it's not St. Patrick's Day for this one. Ladies and gentlemen, this does not happen very often, but our chefs have both chosen to include as one of their dishes a split pea soup. The difference here is that Chef Filet must have had that in mind from the beginning. He has just removed a ham hock from a pot of perfectly boiled dried peas with carrots, onions, and celery. I must say, it smells delicious too. Chef Damnsay, has decided to go with canned peas in order to get his final dish prepared and ready for presentation in time. How will these two means of preparing the same dish compare with our discerning expert judges? Time is UP! When we come back, Chef Filet's dishes will be going before our panel of judges. 5,4,3,2...First up we have appetizers. One of which consists of caviar that has been spooned into a hollowed out pea shell and rolled up with an outer layer of thinly sliced prucetta. The second is a perfectly seared scallop skewered into the center of a snow pea and drizzled with a honey garlic soy sauce. Now the oriental Ramen salad. The judges seem very pleased with the balance of crispness and tartness this salad offers to the palate. Next up is Chef Filet's pea soup served with his own take of the ever popular BLT. In his version he uses a rosemary and sun dried tomato focaccia bread, sauteed Portobello mushrooms, lightly blanched peas, crispy smoked bacon, and topped with a mound of lemon grass tossed in a raspberry vinaigrette. So far the judges like his dishes and are actually cleaning their soup bowls up with the last bite of their BLT sandwiches. Now it's time for Chef Damnsay to impress the judges. He has chosen for his starter spanakopita. But instead of spinach with feta cheese he has used canned peas. I think the fact that all three judges have taken only one bite and left the rest, tells us that this choice of substitution fails by comparison. Now he will attempt to cleanse their palates with his canned pea passion fruit sorbet. Oddly enough,it has a very pleasing appearance. But will that....oh, that's a first. The judges are actually spitting their sorbet back onto the plate. Let's see if his split pea soup will win them over. Hmmm, by the grimacing looks on their faces I think the answer here is a definite "NO". The judging is over and only one question remains...whose cuisine will reign supreme? The answer here is obvious. The answer to the question "how is sin like canned peas?" is also obvious. Fresh is always better than canned.
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A Kitchen Prayer Lord of all pots and pans and things Since I’ve not the time to be A saint by doing lovely things or Watching late with thee, Or dreaming in the dawn light or Storming Heaven’s gates, Make me a Saint by getting meals and Washing up the plates.
Although I must have Martha’s hands I have a Mary mind, And when I black the boots and shoes Thy sandals Lord I find. I think of how they trod the earth, What time I scrub the floor, Accept this meditation, Lord, I haven’t time for more.
Warm all the kitchen with Thy Love, And light it with Thy peace. Forgive me all my worrying and make My grumbling cease. Thou Who didst love to give men food In room or by the sea Accept this service what I do: I do it unto Thee.
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Recipes Food’s From Above God and I once a garden made And how our plants grew I did my part with rake and spade
Punch 2 cans Frozen Mango Juice 8 cans Cold Water 3 Lemons (squeezed) Mix together right before serving. ries and add ice cubes.
He gave the sun and dew
2 cans Frozen lemonade 2 C Grenadine 3 Qts Chilled Ginger Ale Float orange slices & cher-
Virginia Lovett
I thought that I was needed For the garden we had grown Until I saw wild roses That God has raised alone
Pink Salad 1 Can Mandarin Oranges (drained) 1 Can Crushed Pineapple (drained) 1 Can Cherry Pie Filling 1 Can Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk 12 oz. Cool Whip ½ Cup Chopped Pecans (1/2 C. Flaked Coconut optional) 2 Cups Small Marshmallows Mix well and let sit overnight. Margaret White
Ginger Snaps 1 Cup Butter & Lard (Mixed) 1 Cup Molasses 1 Cup Sugar ½ Cup Boiling Water 1 ½ tsp Cinnamon 1 tsp soda (dissolved in a little water) Add flour to stiffen the dough. Roll thin and Bake Quickly (350 degrees, bake about 10 min) Marie Vanloh
Chocolate Peppermint Cake 1 tsp Baking Soda ½ tsp Salt 1 ¼ Cup Sugar 1 Egg 2 Cups Cake Flour ½ Cup Shortening 9 Tbsp Baking Cocoa (level) ½ Cup Thick Sour Cream ¾ Cup Sour Milk Sift salt, flour, cocoa, and baking soda together. Cream shortening and add egg, and beat then add sour cream and then sour milk and flour mixture. Beat well after each addition maybe bake in layers. Marie Vanloh
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Holiday Foods Egg Yolk Rolls 2 pkgs Yeast 1½ C Lukewarm Water ¾ C Sugar ½ C Melted Butter 8 C Flour
German Runza 1 ½ C Scalded Milk (cooled) 10 Beaten Egg Yolks 1 tsp Vanilla or Lemon 2 Tbsp Salt
2 C Warm Water 2 pkg Dry Yeast ½ C Sugar 1 ½ tsp Salt 1 Egg ¼ C Margarine ( melt and cool) 6 ½ C Flour Mix and put into refrigerator for 4 hours, then roll dough into oblong shape and cut into 16 squares. Filling 1 ½ lb. Ground Beef ½ C Onion 3 C Fresh Shredded Cabbage ½ C Water 1 ½ tsp Salt ½ tsp Pepper Dash of Tabasco
Soften yeast into ½ cup lukewarm water for 5 min. Add scalded milk(cooled) and 1 cup warm water. Add 5 cups flour, mix well, cover and let raise for 2 hrs. Combine egg yolks, sugar, vanilla or lemon, melted butter, and salt. Stir and add to above. Add 3 cups flour, knead and let raise. Knead down and add any of the following: 1) candied cherries & pineapple and roll like jelly roll, 2) apricot filling, 3) candied fruits & nuts, 4) pecans, 5) raisins, 6) any favorite fruit filling or roll topping. Put in pans and let raise until doubled. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and bake about 30 minutes. Suggested Coffee cake Topping – 1 egg yolk, ½ C soften butter, 1 tsp cinnamon and 1 cup sugar. Justine Hunter
Brown beef and onions. Drain excess grease, add cabbage, seasonings and water. Simmer 15 to 20 minutes or longer. Coll completely and divide amount 16 squares of dough, putting in center of each. Fold dough over to form a patty, water the edges and pinch to seal securely. Allow to raise until plump. Glaze lightly with melted butter. Preheat oven to 350 and bake 20 minutes or longer until nicely browned. Glaze tops of crust again as soon as removed from oven. Yields 16 sandwiches.
Butterscotch Bars 1 ½ C Graham Cracker Crumbs 1 C Semi Sweet Choc. Chips 1 can Borden Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk 1 C Butterscotch Chips 1 C Chopped Walnuts Mix well and press into very well-greased 9” square pan. Preheat oven to 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes. Cool for 45 minutes and cut into 1 1/2” squares. Virginia Lovett
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Crock-Pot Stuffing 1 C. Margarine 2 C Chopped Onions 2 C Chopped Celery 1 Can Mushroom Stems and Pieces 12-13 C. Dry Bread Cubes 2 Beaten Eggs 1 tsp Poultry Seasoning 1 ½ tsp Salt 1 ½ tsp Sage 1 tsp Thyme ½ tsp Pepper 3 ½-4 ½ C Turkey or Chicken Broth Melt margarine in skillet and saute onions, celery and mushrooms. Pour over bread cubes in large mixing bowl. Add seasonings and mix. Pour in enough broth to moisten well. Add eggs and stir. Pack loosely into greased Crock Pot. Cover and cook on high for 45 minutes; turn to low and cook 4 to 8 hours. Virginia Lovett
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Recipes Lemon Snowflake Cookies
Ice Cream Salad
18.25 oz. Lemon Cake Mix w/pudding 2 ¼ C Frozen Whipped Topping (thawed) 1 Egg Powdered Sugar
1 #2 can Crushed Pineapple 1 C Diced Celery
Drain pineapple and add water if needed to make 1 cup liquid. Heat and dissolve jello. Add rest of ingredients. Chill until firm. Gertrude Leedy
Combine cake mix, whipped topping and egg. Beat with mixer on medium speed until blended. Batter will be very sticky. Drop by teaspoonsful into powdered sugar and roll lightly to coat. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and bake for 10-12 minutes. Makes 5 -6 dozen
Sweet Potato Casserole 3 Cups Cooked Sweet Potatoes (Mashed) ½ Cup Sugar (may omit) 2 Eggs 1 tsp Vanilla 1/3 Cup Milk ½ Cup Butter ½ Cup Butter 1 Cup Pecans (Chopped) 1 Cup Brown Sugar 1/3 Cup Flour Directions Combine the first six ingredients and beat in mixer, put into greased 2 qt casserole dish. Combine last four ingredients and sprinkle on top of casserole. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and cook for 30 minutes.
Virginia Lovett
Overnight Rolls 1 pk g Yeast 4½ C Lukewarm Water 1½ C Sugar 1 ½ tsp Salt 1 C Salad Oil 3 tsp Baking Powder 15 Cups Flour Mix yeast, ½ C water and ½ C sugar and let stand until yeast dissolves. Add, remaining water, sugar, salt, oil, baking powder, and flour to stiffen. Mix at 5pm, knead down at 7pm, let rise until 10pm, then make into sweet or dinner rolls. Put in pans overnight. Bake in oven in the morning at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes. Yields about 5 dozen rolls.
Marie Vanloh
Virginia Lovett
Fluffy Fruit Dessert 1pkg Dream Whip ½ tsp Almond Flavoring 1 Can Peach Pie Filling
1 pkg Lime Jello 1 pt Vanilla Ice Cream
½ C Milk 3oz Can Fruit Cocktail (drained) 1 C. White Mini Marshmallows
Prepare dream whip with milk and almond flavoring. Stir in remaining ingredients and pour into 9 in. square cake pan or serving dish and refrigerate. Virginia Lovett
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Winner’s Page Pulled Pork (Crock Pot) 4lbs Boneless Pork Roast 1 Med. Onion (Chopped) ¼ Cup Tomato Paste ½ Cup Ketchup ¾ Cup Cider Vinegar ¼ Cup Brown Sugar 2 Tbsp Paprika 1 ¼ tsp Pepper 1 ¼ tsp Salt Mix all together then cover roast with all above ingredients in crock pot. Cook on high for 8-10 hours turn halfway through. Serve on buns and great with pasta salad. Margaret White
Divinity Candy 2 Cups Sugar 1 Cup Nuts (Chopped) 2 Egg Whites (beaten) ½ Cup White Syrup ½ Cup Boiling Water ½ tsp Vanilla ½ tsp Salt Combine sugar, water, syrup, and salt. Cook to firm ball stage. Power slowly beating constantly over egg whites. Beat until mixture holds its shape when dropped from spoon. Add flavoring & nuts pour into well-oiled shallow pan. Cool until firm, cut into squares. Marie Vanloh
Mexican Hot Dish 2 lb. Ground Beef 2 pkg Taco Seasoning 1 Can Refried Beans 1 1/2 Cup Taco Seasoning 8oz. Sour Cream 2-3 Cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese Jalapeno Slices Mix browned ground beef with taco seasoning and refried beans. Then combine sour cream with taco sauce. Pour meat mixture in bottom of casserole dish, pour sour cream mixture over meat, top with shredded cheese and top with jalapeno slices. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and cook until cheese Is melted. Susie Kellogg
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