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EVENTS IN OCTOBER

1 - LWML Sunday 1,8,15,22,29 - Regency Worship 4,18 - HHR Outreach 11,25 - Regency Outreach 14 - LWML 21 - Men’s Prayer Breakfast 28 - Renaissance Festival 29 - Reformation Sunday IN THIS ISSUE PAGE 1 - UPDATES PAGE 2 - FROM THE SW CORNER PAGE 4 - LWML PAGE 5 - THIS ‘N THAT PAGE 6 - FROM THE LOFT PAGE 7 - ON STEWARDSHIP PAGE 8 - KID’S CORNER PAGE 9 - FROM THE DCM PAGE 11 - FROM THE HEART PAGE 12– FROM THE ELDER PAGE 13 - BIRTHDAYS, FLOWERS PAGE 13 - MISSIONAL OUTREACH PAGE 14 - NEWCOMERS PAGE 15 - FROM THE ARCHIVES PAGE 16 - CALENDAR

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FROM THE SW CORNER As a lifelong Lutheran, I am interested in all things Lutheran, especially now that we are celebrating the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. So, I was an eager attendee at last week’s showing of the newest Luther movie, “Martin Luther - the Idea that Changed the World.” I believe we did it right.

The movie was shown in a commercial theatre before a satisfying number of fellow members and friends. Especially pleasing was the “documentary style” in which the movie was As Lutherans, we are first subjects beyond just the Lutheran presented, interested in his teachings of the faith. featuring both live doctrine and practices of the a c t i o n , church. We want to learn about As I watched the Luther movie interspersed with the Small Catechism, the last week, I remembered the first comments by students of Luther Augsburg Confession, Luther’s two Luther films I saw, one and church historians of various contribution to the liturgy and twenty plus years ago, and the backgrounds. Were they all LCMS the many hymns he composed, first one in 1953, that was shown or even Lutheran? I was asked. No, his marriage and how he in the movie theater of my home is the answer. A prominent established the Lutheran town in Illinois. Times have commentator was a Roman parsonage. But also in his many changed along with cinematic Catholic Cardinal. There were writings, Luther quality, but the others whom I did not know. made great person of Martin Together they made the case of contributions in Luther remains and Martin Luther’s contributions to the other fields. When also the nature of world. he translated the humanity. No matter Sacred Scriptures where or when we Pastor Ansorge into German, he were born, we b a s i c a l l y inherited the same formulated and corrupt sinful nature standardized the German that is shared by all people. We, language. He regularly submitted therefore, need the same pure his opinions on many other Gospel that Luther fought for subjects to princes and other with his life. This Gospel is the leaders of the small, scattered reason why, 500 years after German communities of northern Luther published his 95 Theses, Europe. This resulted in Luther’s we still devote our time and imprint on politics and other energy to celebrate the ASCENSION LUTHERAN

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Reformation as we are doing this year. This excites me even now. It makes me wonder…and even speculate…on how life was like during Luther’s time.

Would it be fun to imitate the every-day behaviors and life-styles of medieval Germany? That’s exactly what the planning committee for our Renaissance-Reformation Festival on October 28 is planning for you.

From the festival menu to the wearing The family of Martin Luther and of that era’s clothing styles to the Katherine von Bora included the activities of families for their education children: and entertainment, the committee wants to take you back into the 16th Century to sample life as Martin Luther lived it.

You will find tasty and nourishing food served in a rather primitive way. There will be meat and potatoes to eat, beer and wine for adults to drink, apple cider and water for the kids - but you will not be burdened with 21st Century expectations. Your clothing will not be the latest stylistic creation, but it will serve you well. The word “modern’ was not yet coined. Most of the lighting will be provided by candles. That was the way of the 1520’s. Family groupings will be paramount.  Hans Luther (June 7, 1526) Interested? Save the date of October 28 beginning at 4:00 PM.  Elisabeth Luther (December 10, 1527) Don’t forget to prepare your Family Crest. Many medieval families  Magdalena Luther (May 4, 1529) identified themselves with a crest or  Martin Luther (November 9, coat of arms, usually an artistic 1531) display of various talents or  Paul Luther (January 29, 1530) characteristics, illustrated in  Margarete Luther (December 17, traditional heraldic colors. 1534)

Need ideas? Here are some web  Hans became a lawyer sites to help you. Mytribe101.com,  Elisabeth died at 8 months of age allfamilycrests.com,  Magdalena died at 13 years makeyoucoatofarms.com  Martin studied theology, but died One final thought: why are we before becoming a minister at age doing this? For the reason of 33 celebrating the 500th anniversary of  Paul became a famous doctor the Reformation, that is really, the  Margarete married a nobelman 500th anniversary of the return of Holy Gospel of our Lord from its http://www.christianitytoday.com/history/issues/issue-39/martin-luthers- captivity under the medieval church later-years-gallery--family-album.html

Love, Pastor Bernie

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LWML permission to have a free day to kill as many Jews as he could, enlisting the entire counties of the kingdom to “Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as partake in the killing spree. elaborate hairstyles and the wearing of gold jewelry or fine clothes. Rather, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of Again, Mordecai found out about that plot, got word to Esther – who, by a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight.” this time, had been Queen for a few 1 Peter 3:3-4 years – and told her she needed to go to the king and protest this decree. “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder” – or so the saying goes. Supposedly, it was originally found in the Greek in 3 BC, credit Well, can you picture that? After given to Plato, and became the saying it is, today, by an author, some vacillating, humming and Margaret Wolfe Hungerford (née Hamilton), in 1878. Benjamin hawing around, stating that unless the Franklin had the same thought, which he wrote in Poor Richard’s king called anyone into his presence Almanack in 1741: “Beauty, like supreme dominion, is but (and she hadn’t been called for the supported by opinion.” past 30 days), no one could enter his door without being put to death, However it became known, the saying brings to mind one of the unless he held out his scepter and most beautiful women noted in the Bible, allowed them to enter, Mordecai said, Esther. Remember her story? An orphan, “Do not think that because you are in “adopted” by Mordecai (her Jewish uncle), the king’s house, you alone of all the and through the drama of palace life that Jews will escape. For if you remain happened between Queen Vashti and King silent at this time, relief and Xerxes, Esther was crowned queen because of deliverance for the Jews will arise her beauty - and the King falling in love with from another place, but you and your her. Did she have secrets, this Beauty? Well, father’s family will perish. And who she didn’t tell the king she was a Jew, for one, knows but that you have come to nor that Mordecai was her uncle. And when your royal position for such a time as Mordecai overheard a plot by two of the this?” (Esther 4:13-14) king’s own men to kill the king, Mordecai informed Esther, who informed the king We do know that Esther stepped up (giving credit to Mordecai), who then had the men impaled. Ugh. and did the right thing, although one can imagine Enter another bad guy – Haman. Elevated to the highest position how hard her under the king, himself, heart must Haman plotted to destroy the have been Jews – all of them in the beating as she kingdom – because he stood outside couldn’t stand the sight of the king’s Mordecai being outside the closed door, palace gates all the time and wondering if refusing to bow down to she’d live or Haman. Being a Jew made it die in the next even worse, so Haman got few minutes.

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Was it her beauty, alone, that saved her? Or was it her heart and her spirit of compassion and love for her own This ‘n people – her courage - that might have decided King Xerxes’ response? That

The women of the L W M L a r e Please Join Us! beautiful. They are examples of what God wants them to Please join us at this Action be – compassionate, courageous, mindful Team Fair event, hosted by your of whose they are local Thrivent Community a n d of the mission to which they have been called. Date: Saturday, October 21, 2017

They are daring, always Time: 9:30 —11:30 AM ready to witness, in spite of any fear of Place: Grace Lutheran Church retribution; they are 3321 South Memorial Parkway women of faith, women Huntsville, AL 35801 of “unfading beauty, of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth Learn how Thrivent Action Teams can help you benefit your favorite in God’s sight.” charitable organizations.

A number of charities will be present with informational tables. Light May God continue to refreshments and door prizes, including a Fitbit Charge 2 bless these beautiful women and bless their Please feel free to bring a guest. labors in the mission Please RSVP by October 16, 2017. fields. Call Nancy Steeve at (256) 883-5509 or email [email protected]

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From the Loft Luther’s most famous hymn “Ein’ God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. feste Burg ist unser Gott,”—“A Psalm 46:1 Mighty Fortress Is Our God.” Based on Psalm 46, it reflects Luther’s We think of Martin Luther as a great reformer, Bible translator, awareness of our intense struggle political leader, fiery preacher, and theologian. But he was also a with Satan. musician, having been born in an area of Germany known for its music. There in his little Thuringian village, young Martin grew up In difficulty and danger, Luther listening to his mother sing. He joined a boys’ choir that sang at would often resort to this song, weddings and funerals. He became proficient with the flute saying to his associate, “Come, th (recorder), and his volcanic emotions often erupted in song. Philipp, let us sing the 46 Psalm.”

When the Protestant Reformation began, Luther determined to This is a difficult hymn to translate restore worship to the German Church. He worked with skilled because the original German is so musicians to create new music for Christians, to be sung in the vivid. At least 80 English versions vernacular. He helped revive congregational singing and wrote a are available. The most popular in number of hymns. America was done by Frederic Henry Hodge. But an older version Often he “borrowed” appeared in the Pennsylvania popular secular Lutheran Church Book of 1868: melodies for his hymns, though occasionally, a A mighty fortress is our God, / A tune brought criticism trusty Shield and Weapon; / and he was “compelled to let the devil have it He helps us free from every need, / back again” because it That hath us now o’ertaken. was too closely associated with bars and The British version of “A Mighty taverns. Fortress” is Thomas Carlyle’s translation:

A safe stronghold our God is still, / A In the forward of a book, Luther once wrote: “Next to the Word of trusty shield and weapon; / God, the noble art of music is the greatest treasure in the world. It controls our thoughts, minds, hearts, He’ll help us clear from all the ill / and spirits….A person who….does Crissi Patterson That hath us now o’ertaken. not regard music as a marvelous creation of God…does not deserve to be called a human being; he A Mighty Fortress Is Our God – should be permitted to hear nothing Article by Robert J. Morgan but the braying of asses and the grunting of hogs.”

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On the Subject of Stewardship the temple service get their food from the temple, and those who serve at We are nearing the 500th Anniversary of the beginning of the the altar share in the sacrificial Reformation, All Saints’ Eve, 1517, when Martin Luther posted the offerings? In the same way the Lord Ninety-Five Theses to the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg. commanded that those who proclaim So, let’s hear from Luther himself on the topic of giving and the Gospel should get their living by stewardship. the Gospel.” It is important for us who are in the ministry to know this, In the Small Catechism under the Table of Duties, Martin Luther gives so that we do not have a bad specific Bible passages to help Christians know their duty in their conscience about accepting for our various vocations as members of their family, society at large, and in work wages . . . it happens when God’s family, the Church. Under the heading “What Hearers Owe those who proclaim the glory of God Their Pastors,” Luther lists five passages from the Bible, three of and faithfully instruct the youth which have to do with giving to your local congregation. They are derive their livelihood from them. these: “The Lord has commanded that those who preach the gospel It is impossible that one man should receive their living from the gospel” (1 Corinthians 9:14). should be devoted to household duties day and night for his “Anyone who receives instruction in the word must share all good things with his instructor. support and at the same time pay Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A attention to the study of Sacred man reaps what he sows” (Galatians 6:6–7). Scripture, as the teaching ministry requires. Since God has “The elders [presbyters, i.e., pastors] who commanded and instituted this, direct the affairs of the church well are worthy we should know that we may with of double honor, especially whose work is a good conscience enjoy what is preaching and teaching. For the Scripture says, provided for the comfortable ‘Do not muzzle the ox while it is treading out support of our lives from church the grain,’ and ‘The worker deserves his properties to enable us to devote wages’” (1 Timothy 5:17–18). ourselves to our office. (LW 27:125–126). Luther comments on these passages in his 1535 Lectures on Galatians. He wrote: When Paul says “all good things,” this is not to be taken to In other words, pastors are not to mean that everyone should share all his possessions with his preacher. suffer from low wages just because No, it means that he should provide for him liberally, giving him as they are servants of Christ and the much as is needed to support his life in comfort. . . . The apostle is so Word. They are to share in the serious in advocating this topic of support for preachers that he adds a livelihoods of all to whom they threat to his denunciation and exhortation, saying: “God is not preach the gospel mocked.”. . . All this pertains to the topic of support for ministers. I do and instruct in not like to interpret such passages; for they seem to commend us, as in the faith, so Glen Huling fact they do. In addition, it gives the appearance of greed if one that the Word emphasizes these things diligently to one’s hearers. Nevertheless, c a n b e people should be taught also about this matter, in order that they may proclaimed know that they owe both respect and support to their preachers. Christ and the faith teaches the same thing in Luke 10:7: “Eating and drinking what they carried from provide, for the laborer deserves his wages”; and Paul says elsewhere one (1 Cor. 9:13–14): “Do you not know that those who are employed in generation to the next. (256) 536-9987 www.ascensionhsv.org ASCENSION LUTHERAN

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It’s almost October as I am writing this. The year has flown. We are well into fall and winter planning.

Fall Sunday School is underway. We are almost o you know the word finished with our series. Then we are going to study DAutumn appears three times in the the Reformation. After that, we are going to start English Standard Version of the practicing for our Christmas Program. Those children Bible? The season of winter is used who don’t want speaking or acting parts will be able 16 times, spring 2 times, and summer to participate through helping to construct the props and back drops 25 times. The seasons come and go, for the performance. so focus on the God who remains unchanged and HURRICANE RELIEF. Last year, the children’s Sunday School unchanging. offerings went to purchase “livestock” through Lutheran World “LORD, You have Relief. They also sponsored Operation Christmas Child through been our dwelling Samaritan’s purse. This year, we are combining both the offering and place in all special Christmas project into a fund drive for hurricane relief. Each generations. dollar the children contribute will be noted on our Before the chart. Hopefully, we will be able to raise a mountains were considerable amount between now and Christmas. brought forth, or ever You had formed the earth and the world, even Youth hand bells began practice again the middle of from everlasting to everlasting, You September. If you would like to participate we are God” (Psalm 90:1-2). practice on Sunday mornings at 9:15 in the music room. There’s a lot of unwelcome change in our world. Moral and societal A special thank you goes out to those who continue changes bother us most when we turn to make improvements over at the CDC. We are renovating a on our television or glance at the classroom into an activity room so the children can be active even magazines. We’re painfully aware when they can’t go outside. Through a very generous donation, six our kids are growing up in a world far activity centers have been purchased for this room. Landscaping different from the one we knew as continues to take place to enhance the “curb appeal” of our facility. children. Lots of plants have been donated to this project. Many man, and woman, hours have gone into making all these improvements And personal changes - children possible. leaving home, the passing of dear This year at the CDC we have adopted friends, and the the theme that God never changes, slow, steady Carla Jo Brakhage taken from Hebrews 13:8: decline in our vitality and health. “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday Sometimes we feel and today and forever.” We know outdated at work. that seasons change, both seasons of the year, and seasons of our lives, But amid all the changes, one thing, but as the bulletin board in our hall one person, never changes—our says, Jesus never changes. eternal God.

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Remember this verse from “Abide with Me”? early age. Dr. Swift to its close ebbs out life’s little day; a n d M r s Earth’s joys grow dim; its glories pass away; Burrows took Change and decay in all around I see; Lyte into their O Thou who changest not, abide with me. home and paid --Henry F. Lyte f o r h i s education in His children will enjoy His fellowship a million years from now. The Portora. The world may fade, the stars may fall, the seasons may change, and world might winter may come. But the God who has been our help in ages past is have lost one our hope for years to come. In Him, we have permanence, stability, of its finest joy unshakable, and life unending. poets and hymnologists, had it not In the Lord’s service, been for the foresight of the Rev. Carla Jo Brakhage, Director Children’s Ministry Burrows. Lyte worked hard, showing early promise of his poetic ability. In 1809 at sixteen years of age, he won a sizarship to Trinity College, Dublin, Henry Francis Lyte Born at Kelso, 1793; Died Nice, 1847 which meant that he had to do menial tasks for the more well-off students. Henry Francis Lyte was born in the village of Ednam, near Kelso, in He had intended entering Medical Scotland, on June 1, 1793. He was the second son of Captain Thomas School, but felt called to the ministry Lyte of the Royal Marines and his wife Anna Maria (nee Oliver). He and entered the Divinity School had two brothers, Thomas and George. instead.

In 1793, Britain was at war with Napoleonic France. In 1796, England Portora is justly proud of its famous was concerned about rumors of insurrection in Ireland and of a French pupil and has placed a tablet to him in force attempting to land in Bantry Bay to help the Irish rebels. In l798, the school chapel: the Irish rebellion had broken out and included among the troops sent from Britain to put down the rebellion was Capt. Thomas Lyte, who This Tablet was drafted to Sligo. Anna Maria and their three sons followed later. is placed to the memory of Thomas Lyte entered the two elder boys in The Royal School Henry Francis Lyte Enniskillen - now called Portora Royal School. Shortly afterwards, he a boy at Portora from 1803 to 1809 abandoned his family and went to live in Jersey. Henry's brother, the inspired author of Thomas, may have gone with him, or, he may have stayed at school in "Praise my soul the King of Heaven" Enniskillen. Either way, there is no record of him from this point on. and Anna Maria and her son, George, went back to England where, after a "Abide with Me, fast falls the short time, both died and Henry never knew what had happened to eventide" them. He found himself, at the age of nine, alone and without any the favourite hymn of King George V means of support.

Dr. Robert Burrows, the headmaster of Portora Royal School, a distinguished scholar and a Fellow of Trinity College, Dublin, was a http://www.taghmon.com/ very kindly family man. He had two sons and three daughters. He took vol1/3lyte/3lyte.htm compassion on the small boy and recognised his talent even at that

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 Over the age of 60  Primarily homebound/unable to drive  Unable to cook for self due to physical/health limitations  No one living with them to cook for them, no caregiver who can cook  Live in the Huntsville city limits

If you or someone you know may qualify please call our office at 256- 382-0920.

We are always looking for volunteers to deliver meals. We ask volunteers to arrive at the Huntsville Senior Center between 10:45 and 11 to pick up the food.

The routes usually take between 1-1 ½ hours to complete.

Please call 256-382-0920 if this is something you may be interested in doing.

Contact Us: 256-382-0920 Meals on Wheels Jeanie Glynn Who we are: We are a non-profit MOW Coordinator organization that provides a [email protected] hot lunch meal to seniors in Brianna Born Huntsville, Monday through MOW Case Manager Friday. [email protected]

Our Goal: Our goal is to provide one hot meal a day to seniors Huntsville Madison that are primarily homebound and unable to cook for County Senior Center themselves. 2200 Drake Avenue Huntsville, AL In order to qualify the senior must be: Phone: (256) 382-0920

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believers, the Church, as being His We Are God’s Family family. In John 17, He prays to His Rick Hilst—Elder Father for the unity of the Church for He knows all too well how easy it is He replied to him, “Who is my mother, and who are my for our sinful flesh, our sinful desires, brothers?” Pointing to his disciples, he said, “Here are my mother to create division, even within the and my brothers. For whoever does the will of my Father in heaven is Church. He prays for His family, for my brother and sister and mother.” (Matthew 12:48-50) us, that we would have the kind of complete unity that He and the Father “My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe share. in me through their message, that all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you. May they also be in us so that the Now is a time when each of us needs

world may believe that you have sent me. I have given them the glory to pray, to repent, to seek forgiveness that you gave me, that they may be one as we are one - I in them and and to be forgiving, to seek out God’s you in me - so that they may be brought to complete unity. Then the will, to world will know that you sent me and have loved them even as you l o v e have loved me. (John 17:20-23) H i m with all In my lifetime, I have never seen the kind of division that exists in this o u r country now. Everyone seems to have a gripe h e a r t , with someone else. Everyone seems to think that our soul they are right and they are not interested in and our mind. Now is a time when we hearing the opinion of anyone who disagrees need to love our neighbors as with them. There is tremendous disrespect for ourselves. Now is a time to remember those in authority, from the President on down. that Heaven is our home, that our Name calling has replaced discussion. lives here on earth are just a blip Compromise and open-mindedness have almost compared to eternity. Now is the time completely disappeared. More and more people to remember why we are here, what seem to be adopting the position that violence is the answer to dealing God’s purpose is for our lives, that with those people who don’t agree with their perspective. We seem to we are His representatives on earth. be heading in a direction of increasing anger, increasing violence and Now is the time to remember that increasing division. being a Christian means that we While there are many reasons that can be given for this division, the are to imitate truth is that the root cause of all this Christ. Now is Rick Hilst division is sin. We are, by nature, the time to ask sinful human beings and aligned with ourselves the the devil, who loves to create division question “What wherever he can. Even as Christians, would Jesus we are constantly struggling with our do?” whenever we feel ourselves sinful flesh, with those human desires being pulled into this world, into that are in direct opposition with taking sides in an argument, into God’s will. creating division.

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Church, but also that the unity of the Church will stand out in a divided world and be a sign Missional Outreach that Jesus was sent into the world for sinners and that God loves us - poor, miserable sinners Our Missional Outreach groups that we are. With this country and, indeed, the have expanded since they were whole world, becoming more and more formed a few years ago. As of polarized, now is the opportunity for the October 1, there will now be a Church to truly shine, to be the beacon that group going to Regency to provide points to Christ, to be the light to the world that a Sunday morning worship God wants us to be. service! As with the original two groups going to HHR and Regency, anyone interested in being part of the team is more than Birthdays welcome to join at any time! The Corwin Fick 10/01 Jessica Cowart 10/15 additional service time will be Jordan Strain 10/01 Stephanie Lee 10/16 Sunday morning, 9:30 AM, at Eric Dunn 10/03 Alexander Burhans 10/16 Regency. Cameron Lee 10/04 Olivia Cowart 10/16 Glen Huling 10/06 Rebecca King 10/20 HHR on South Parkway, Chris Mary Eckert 10/07 Hank Alewine 10/22 Drive on October 4 and October Jeremiah Burhans 10/08 Scott Patterson 10/23 18, beginning at 10:00 AM. Gerald Heape 10/12 Elise Patterson 10/25 Janel Skrabanek 10/12 Samson Mwakabumbila 10/26 Regency on Max Luther Drive Susan Bridges 10/12 Cheakita Kimambo 10/27 October 11 and October 25 beginning at 10:15 AM; October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 at 9:30 AM

The Order of Worship is:

Flowers Given to the Glory of God Introduction - Pastor/Vicar1st Song 2nd Song October 1 - In honor of the LWML and Their Mission

First Reading - Old Testament October 8 - 3rd Song

4th Song October 15 - Second Reading - New Testament October 22 - 5th Song 6th Song October 29 - Pastor Ansorge Third Reading - Gospel 7th Song Benediction Song

One-on-one Visits

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Andrew & Sandra Thies and Quintin Ian Thies Renate & Arno Hoerle

A Welcome BBQ was held at the home of Carl and Mary Engel in September. Forty-five people were in attendance to Sharon & Arthur Lampert Colin Ford Kenneth Blinn welcome those who are new to Ascension, including anyone who has been received into membership within the past five years. Good food, Carla Jo Brakhage Dorianny Godoy Hank & Alex Alewine good fellowship and good times were had by all. The pictures are of the recent

newcomers. Look for them and say hello!

Mary & John Dexter

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From the Archives Chicken in Ale Broth In keeping with the SW Corner writer’s promise of old-timey foodstuff 1 chicken, cut-up 10-20 threads of Saffron 2-3 cups of water on October 28, here is a sample of some of the old-timey recipes. Good ¼ cup unseasoned breadcrumbs luck! ¼ - ½ tsp. black pepper, ground1 can or bottle of ale 2-3 tsp. powdered ginger Chicken in Ale Broth Put cut-up chicken in pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until cooked, about 30 to 40 minutes. Remove chicken and bring broth to boil. Add remaining ingredients and cook until thickened to desired consistency, stirring regularly. Add chicken back to pot and heat an additional five minutes. Serve hot. Translated: Chickens in broth. Take and Seethe Chickens, & smite them to gobbets; then take Pepper, Ginger, and Bread ground, & mix it up with the same broth, and with Ale; and color it with Saffron, and serve forth. English Custard Tart½ 1/2 cup wine 1 Tbsp. butter ½ cup broth 1½ cups cream English Custard Tart ¼ tsp. ground cloves 4 egg yolks ¼ tsp. ground mace 1 cup minced dates ¼ tsp. powdered ginger 1 cup minced strawberries (optional) 8 threads of saffron 1 pastry recipe (use your favorite pastry recipe)

Combine wine, broth and spices into a saucepan. Bring to boil and let cool. Make single-serving sized tart shells of the pastry recipe. Prick the shell and distribute the minced dates and strawberries among the shells. Bake 425 F for 10-15 minutes.

In separate bowl, beat together cream and egg yolks. Once the wine mixture has cooled Translated: Take wine and fresh broth Cloves, to a warm temperature, combine with the cream and egg mixture, then evenly Maces, Marrow, powder of Ginger, and Saffron, distribute this mixture into the shells and And let all boil together; And take Cream, (and if bake at 425 F for 20-25 minutes (Until it be clotted, draw them through a strainer,) And toothpick comes out clean). yolks of eggs, and mix them together, and pour the liquid that the marrow was seethed in, http://www.medievalcuisine.com/site/ thereto; And then make fair coffins of fine paste, medievalcuisine/Euriol/recipe -index/ and put the marrow therein, and minced dates chykonys-in-bruette And strawberries, if it be in time of year, and set the coffins in the oven, And let bake a little while, and take them out, and put the liquid thereto, and let them bake enough.

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9:30 AM - Worship service at Regency

9:30 AM - Worship service at Regency

9:30 AM - Worship service at Regency

9:30 AM - Worship service at Regency

9:30 AM - Worship service at Regency

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