Prime Time News
February 2016
Volume 3, Issue 2
A NOTE FROM PASTOR DIXIE
Dear Friends,
This is my
commandment,
that you love one
another as I have
loved you.
John 15:12
You are my
servant; I have
chosen you and
have not rejected
you, So do not fear,
for I am with you.
Isaiah 41:9
As I pray and focus on what to
share this month a song continues
to come to mind. “Such love,
such wondrous love.” I can’t help
but sense the love God has for
me by sending His Son. Praise
God!
“You are God’s child. He likes
listening to the sound of your
voice. Your heart and His are
always in touch. There are no
laws or human barriers that can
keep you from your Father’s
presence- - - no darkness that
can hide His face- - - no burden
that can diminish his power- - no trial that can quench His love.”
Do you believe this? If so, are
you living your life filled with His
great love for you? I think, often
we doubt His love or go about
our busy lives and don’t think
about how much He loves each
of us. Perhaps this month is a
good time to stop and intentionally thank Him for His great love.
I encourage you to focus on Him
and count your blessings. Wake
up and look around you. For
one, you live in a beautiful mountain community and belong to a
wonderful church family. For
those of you who receive this and
live elsewhere– look around you!
At our last MOPS meeting I
shared a DVD about “Loving
People Abundantly” by Bob
Goff. He gave some great insights on how we perceive others.
Instead of holding people accountable, praise them for what
they are doing and what potential you see in them. This is how
Jesus lived among his disciples.
And in turn, they were drawn to
him. If we understand that every
one is God’s creation, then should
we not love them as He loves
them? Think what a difference
each of could make in the world
in which we live. Instead of critical and judgmental spirits we
would have Christ-centered love
for each one. My prayer for
each of us is that we can be
transformed by the renewing of
our hearts and minds.
You are a blessing!
Pastor Dixie
Prime Time News
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UPCOMING EVENTS
PRIME TIME RETREAT
SAVE THE DATE
Friday-Saturday
February 19-20
Next PRIMETIME Lunch
At Glendale Church
of the Nazarene
Saturday, March 19
11:30 Worship Center
“Insights Into Ireland”
Sign up at
Events Table
Registration brochures are
at the Events Table.
Contact Pastor Dixie if you
are interested.
Invite a
Friend!
Ladies Valentine
Brunch
Saturday, March 13th
9:30 - 11:30
Loving Abundantly
devotional by Kathleen Phillips
Create a Valentine and
Gift Candies
Sign up to bring a dish
at Events Table
The Hug
You are precious
and honored in my
sight and...
I LOVE YOU
Isaiah 46:4
It’s wondrous what a
hug can do. A hug
can cheer you when
you’re blue. A hug can
say I love you so, or I
sure hate to see you
go. A hug is welcome
back again, and great
to see you– where
have you been? A
hug can smooth a
Food for Thought
small child’s pain and
bring a rainbow after
rain. The hug–
there’s no doubt
about it, we scarcely
could survive without
it. A hug delights ,
warms and charms. It
must be why God
gave us arms. Hugs
are great for fathers
and mothers, sweet
for sisters and swell
for brothers. A hug
can break the language barrier. No
need to fret about
where to store them.
The more you give
the more is of them.
So stretch those
arms and hug today!
Medical Assistance in case of a fall - 928-474-5177 ext. 309
Sometimes I just want
someone to hug me and say,
“I know it’s hard. You’re going to be okay.
Here is chocolate and 6 million dollars.”
Volume 3, Issue 2
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Reflection: “Loving God With Your Mind” by David Busic
One day Jesus was asked about the greatest commandment in the law. He began with, “Love your
God with all your heart and with all your soul, and with all your mind.” (Matthew 22:37)
Why would Jesus highlight using the mind as a way to love God? He knew that when you capture a
person’s heart you have devotion, but when you transform his or her mind you have the necessary
knowledge and wisdom to direct that devotion. When we give our minds to God, He changes the
way we think. God forms in us the mind of Christ so that we can know and do His will. Loving
God with our minds is an act of worship. How do we love with our minds? We love God with our
minds when we have a teachable spirit. A person with a teachable spirit acknowledges that God
created us with both the potential and the need for growth. Being teachable is the opposite of being
narrow-minded. It is admitting to yourself and to others that you do not have all the answers, and
then humbly placing yourself in a position to gain new perspective and understanding. Have you
noticed that the wisest people are often the most humble?
(excerpt from Holiness Today, Summer 2014)
JESUS SIGHTINGS
The majestic views!
Shirley Briss is doing
well.
Chuck Carstensen is
doing well after surgery.
We had 8 moms at MOPS
Mary Ellsworth moved.
Safe Haven fund raiser
was a success.
Serving over 300 people
at Food Distribution.
Sweet spirit in our church
Many volunteers helping
out while the Richeys are
in Israel.
Larry Frisbie is better.
District Impact Choir was
awesome.
Delores & Carl Hartless
are back in church.
Volunteers have stepped
forth to lead youth dept.
And now abide
faith, hope and
love, these three;
but the greatest of
these is love.
I Cor. 13:13
PRAYER CORNER
WHAT A BLESSING TO PRAY FOR OTHERS
- Jerry Decker’s mom, Mary (recovery after stroke)
- Larry Frisbie– continued treatments
- Dixie Daniels; recovery after surgery
- Continued prayer for: Chuck & Lori Carstensen, Chuck Heron,
Van Vleet family, Goldie Richie
- Pastor Richey , Ronnie, Dewiler’s while in Israel
- Our world, country and community– REVIVAL
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COOK’S CORNER
We’d love to have your recipes!
If you have a recipe to share, please send it to the church office, or email [email protected]
Mexican Caesar
Salad
Our thanks to Pat Felix for this recipe.
Mini Blueberry
Cheesecakes
Ingredients
Salad:
2 corn tortillas
Vegetable oil
1 large head romaine lettuce
1/3 cup grated parmesan
1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
Dressing:
2 medium chilies;
2 cloves garlic
3 Tbsp. cilantro
Salt & pepper to taste
12 oz. salad oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
5 Tbs. cheese
1 1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup water
Ingredients
Crust:
1/2 cup ground almonds
1/2 cup graham cracker
crumbs
1 Tbs. sugar
2 Tbs. butter
Filling:
1/2 cup sugar
2 tsp. cornstarch
2 tsp. vanilla
14 oz. cream cheese
2 eggs
3 Tbsp. sour cream
2 cups blueberries
2 Tbsp sugar
1 Tbsp. grated lemon rind
3 Tbs. lemon juice
Directions
Dressing: Place all dressing ingredients
except 3 Tbs. cilantro, mayo and water in
blender. Blend approx. 10 seconds, then
add cilantro a little at a time. Place mayo
and water in a large stainless steel bowl
and mix with wire whip. Add the blended
ingredients to the mixture– mix thoroughly.
Place in container and refrigerate.
Salad: Cut tortillas into strips. Heat oil and
saute until crisp. Remove and drain. Tear
romaine into bite-size pieces. Sprinkle each
dish with cheese and tortilla strips.
Garnish with red pepper strips.
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Crust: combine first 4 ingredients in bowl;
stir with whisk. Add butter. Place mini muffin
papers in pan. Spoon rounded spoonfuls in
each. Bake 350 degrees for 5 min.
Cool completely.
Filling: place 1/2 cup sugar and next 4
ingredients. Beat with mixer until combined.
Add eggs, beating well. Add sour cream.
Beat until combined. Scoop 1 Tbs. into each
muffin. Place 1 blueberry on top. Bake 350
for 12 min.
Cool completely and chill for at least 2 hrs.
Top each muffin with blueberry jam and a
few blueberries.
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