[OPEN] Covered-dish Dinner

[Celticflower]

Hi Andy :wave: (who is quickly becoming one of my favorite Brits).


Here's some hot apple pie, some toasted pumpkin seeds (kids craved up one last night) and a couple dozen chocolate chip cookies to munch on.
Is there any coffee left?

[tryme]

* passes Celticflower the coffee

:yum: You bring such great things.

[Celticflower]

thanks for the coffee and the compliment.

[lindamarie]

I thought I'd bring some grilled hot dogs & hot apple cider today !!! (wearing a goofy trick or treat costume...)

[Celticflower]

Now that sounds good!! (the hot dogs and cider, not the goofy costume <G>)

[Andy Broadley]

Hi Andy :wave: (who is quickly becoming one of my favorite Brits).


Here's some hot apple pie, some toasted pumpkin seeds (kids craved up one last night) and a couple dozen chocolate chip cookies to munch on.
Is there any coffee left?

Thank you, that was wonderful.:yum:

Hope everyone is fine in here today:)

[tryme]

Hey Andy :wave:

I like you title. :thumbsup:

Think I will make a round of other denominational forum's fellowship threads. :clap:

[Andy Broadley]

Hey Andy :wave:

I like you title. :thumbsup:

Think I will make a round of other denominational forum's fellowship threads. :clap:

It's good to do that. I like to drop by and see how my friends in other churches are getting on.

You make more friends, it's good for Christian Unity and marginalises extremism:)

When you get to OBOB, drop into Reilly's pub. Good bunch in there.:)

[tryme]

It's good to do that. I like to drop by and see how my friends in other churches are getting on.

You make more friends, it's good for Christian Unity and marginalises extremism:)

When you get to OBOB, drop into Reilly's pub. Good bunch in there.:)

:clap: :wave:

Yeah, some denom forums I could not easily find a fellowship thread.
Thanks for the heads up on the Catholic thread. :thumbsup:

[charvel]

thinks he needs a bit more imagination to get into the joy of virtual dinner.

[Andy Broadley]

thinks he needs a bit more imagination to get into the joy of virtual dinner.

Whats on the virtual menu today?

[Celticflower]

Whats on the virtual menu today?

A BIG pot of chili!!!

[Andy Broadley]

A BIG pot of chili!!!

Hmm.... Chiili is good

[Celticflower]

As soon as I get off this beast of a machine I'm heading to the kitchen to make a cheesecake. Not one of those quickie no-bake things either. The real kind with LOTS of cream cheese and sour cream! Wish me luck!

(If my daughter doesn't eat it all I'll bring you all some--but don't hold your breathe ^_^ )

[tryme]

As soon as I get off this beast of a machine I'm heading to the kitchen to make a cheesecake. Not one of those quickie no-bake things either. The real kind with LOTS of cream cheese and sour cream! Wish me luck!

(If my daughter doesn't eat it all I'll bring you all some--but don't hold your breathe ^_^ )

Good luck.
I could watch your daughter for you so there will be some to bring here. :P ^_^

[tiradas]

Good luck.
I could watch your daughter for you so there will be some to bring here. :P ^_^

I'll help watch her! A cheesecake does sound good!

[Andy Broadley]

http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/1615/1258/400/homer_drooling.gif (http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/1615/1258/1600/homer_drooling.gif)

Urrrggghhhhh..........................Cheesecake

[Andy Broadley]

I like it in here......I get fed a lot :yum: :D

[tryme]

I like it in here......I get fed a lot :yum: :D

^_^

And what are you bringing next time you visit?

[Andy Broadley]

^_^

And what are you bringing next time you visit?

A napkin :D

[tiradas]

http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/1615/1258/400/homer_drooling.gif (http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/1615/1258/1600/homer_drooling.gif)

Urrrggghhhhh..........................Cheesecake


Is there something else you would like instead?

[Andy Broadley]

Is there something else you would like instead?

:D :D ....Homer is drooling because he (and me through him) LOVES cheesecake.
It was a nice Urrrggghhh;)

[tiradas]

:D :D ....Homer is drooling because he (and me through him) LOVES cheesecake.
It was a nice Urrrggghhh;)

Well...we'll have to always try to have cheesecake when you stop by!

[Andy Broadley]

Well...we'll have to always try to have cheesecake when you stop by!


:clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:

I LOVE my Methodist cusains (William Booth who founded the Salvation Army was a Methodist), so we are kinda related spiritually:)

[Celticflower]

I LOVE my Methodist cusains (William Booth who founded the Salvation Army was a Methodist), so we are kinda related spiritually:)

We love you too Andy! Stop by anytime--the kettle is always on and there's plenty of food on the table.

(Here's the cheese cake--would you like cherries or blueberries on that? :yum: )

[ceedaisy]

oh oh, can we have strawberries with that cheesecake? YUMMY, love strawberries!

[Andy Broadley]

We love you too Andy! Stop by anytime--the kettle is always on and there's plenty of food on the table.

(Here's the cheese cake--would you like cherries or blueberries on that? :yum: )

Thank you.

I'll just have cheesecake on it's own thanks.:yum:

*Passes a large bowl of strawberries to ceedaisy*

[Celticflower]

Next time I may make a choclate cheesecake. Haven't had one in a while.

[tryme]

Our friend Andy has started another fellowship thread in the Deeper Fellowship forum:

The Salvation Army Tea and Coffee Bar (http://www.christianforums.com/t2299732-the-salvation-army-tea-and-coffee-bar.html) :clap:

[Andy Broadley]

Our friend Andy has started another fellowship thread in the Deeper Fellowship forum:

The Salvation Army Tea and Coffee Bar (http://www.christianforums.com/t2299732-the-salvation-army-tea-and-coffee-bar.html) :clap:

Hi gang :wave:

Just dropped by to say thank you for that fantastic cheesecake you brought to the tea bar.:clap:

It's all gone :yum:

[tryme]

Hi gang :wave:

Just dropped by to say thank you for that fantastic cheesecake you brought to the tea bar.:clap:

It's all gone :yum:

You're welcome. :clap:
I'm glad no one asked me where it went. ;)

[Andy Broadley]

*Andy brings in a large tray of Yorkshire puddings and a jug of onion gravy*

Sunday lunchtime here and this is our traditional Yorkshire starter.

Good way of making the meat go further.

As we say up here..."them as eats most pudding gets most meat":)

[ceedaisy]

Thank you.

I'll just have cheesecake on it's own thanks.:yum:

*Passes a large bowl of strawberries to ceedaisy*

MMMMmmmm, good thing you had a large bowl Andy! I was a little piggy with the berries! *Wipes mouth* Someone say chocolate?

OOHHhhh, another fellowship thread to crash! Hee hee I think I'm feeling hungry again.............

[Andy Broadley]

MMMMmmmm, good thing you had a large bowl Andy! I was a little piggy with the berries! *Wipes mouth* Someone say chocolate?

OOHHhhh, another fellowship thread to crash! Hee hee I think I'm feeling hungry again.............

Good fun isn't it? :D

[Andy Broadley]

Quick question for you folks.


Do you have water baptism and communion as part of your worship?

There's a discussion going on among the Salvationists in Cyber Corps about whether we should have it or not, and I wondered what happened in the Methodist church.

[Andy Broadley]

Hi Celticflower. :wave:


Not often we are in here at the same time:)

[tryme]

Should we prepare a feast to bring here next Thursday? ;)

I know not everyone has a holiday that day but it means FOOD. :yum:

[ceedaisy]

Quick question for you folks.


Do you have water baptism and communion as part of your worship?

There's a discussion going on among the Salvationists in Cyber Corps about whether we should have it or not, and I wondered what happened in the Methodist church.

Do you mean if we have Baptisms do we incorporate them into the Sunday morning service? In this case no we do not at my Church. We have seperate services for our Baptisms. However we do infant dedications in our Sunday morning services. And we do Communion as part of our worship on the last Sunday of the Month. Hope this helps!

[charvel]

I spy pumpkin pie and whipped cream. Ahhh I'm dreaming here!

[Andy Broadley]

Do you mean if we have Baptisms do we incorporate them into the Sunday morning service? In this case no we do not at my Church. We have seperate services for our Baptisms. However we do infant dedications in our Sunday morning services. And we do Communion as part of our worship on the last Sunday of the Month. Hope this helps!

It does indeed, thank you :)

OK, one more question then, if I may.

Hypothetically, if the local Salvation Army church approached your church and suggested uniting on the one Sunday a month where you have communion, would this be viewed as a good idea or not?

It doesn't really matter, it's just that I have this poll going in Cyber Corps about baptism and communion, and the majority view seems to in favour of including it in our worship, which got me wondering about ways that this could be done.

[Andy Broadley]

And happy Thanksgiving to all my American brothers and sisters :clap:

[lindamarie]

Thanks, Andy !!!

I didn't get a chance to be online from Thursday until today -- but my holiday was wonderful !!!

lindamarie

[Andy Broadley]

Thanks, Andy !!!

I didn't get a chance to be online from Thursday until today -- but my holiday was wonderful !!!

lindamarie

Glad you had a good time Linda.:)

[Celticflower]

Whew! Made it back from PA though it took 11 hours to make a 7 hour trip (traffic tie-ups and a misbehaving car). Picked up the bloodhound from the vets--along with 2 kinds of medicine and a bill for almost $700! Poor old thing (9) is anemic and has very little energy at the moment, so we are babying him. They think it was caused by fleas which were especially bad this year. Poor old guy can't handle them like he used to. Hopefully he will pull through this--I hate the thought of what my husband will be like when his dog dies.

On to the multi-day job of baking---Christmas cookies!!!!!

[Andy Broadley]

Aw...hope the foor fella is OK:)


Cookies :clap: :yum:

[svdbygrace]

Good Afternoon, Everyone! :)

[Celticflower]

Well, Gus the bloodhound seems to be a bit better today. At least he is eating more, tho' still not as much as he should. And his kidneys are working just fine--just wish he'd remember to scratch at the door to his room so I can let him out before he goes. Yech!

[Andy Broadley]

Well, Gus the bloodhound seems to be a bit better today. At least he is eating more, tho' still not as much as he should. And his kidneys are working just fine--just wish he'd remember to scratch at the door to his room so I can let him out before he goes. Yech!


lol. Ooops:D

[DesertedRose]

Hi :wave:

As you can tell, I am new and trying to get used to the place. Although I feel as though I have been all over Christendom (including briefly being Catholic-*respect*), I've returned to the UMC.

I married a PK; my father in law is a DS in the Northeast. It is interesting to see how my DH's parsonage life affects his day-to-day life now. There are lots of perspectives I don't understand or can relate to. And even though his current career is not in the church, I don't think he's ruling out going to seminary in the future. I don't know if I'm ready to be a pastor's wife!

At any rate - I am a first-time mom to my 10 month old son and stay home with him....sort of. See, I had been accepted to an MSW program in May of 2004 when I learned I was pregnant! So I started (and finished) the fall semester, then took a year off to have and care for my son. My year is coming to an end, and I will be resuming studies in January. It is a part time program so my classes are every Saturday (all day) from January until May. DH can stay home and watch the bambino while I'm in class, but my new challenge is finding time during the week to study while watching Baby. Another challenge is finding a back-up plan for child care on the occasions when DH is out on travel.

I am hoping to use my MSW degree to be a child advocate. I was a paralegal for a family law attorney (who attended my church as well) and she was a guardian ad litem. I would love to do what she did, so law school isn't out of the question....that will have to be up to God, though, because I don't know when I'd go, at this point. Diaconal ministry isn't out of the question, either. One step at a time!

One of my deciding factors to pursue an MSW was my involvement with the Kairos Prison Ministry. I LOVED working with the residents in the prison. In order to work a Kairos Prison Weekend, one must be an alumni of Walk to Emmaus, which I did in September 1999 (a month after I got married). I'm involved in the prayer ministry in my church and organized an UMCOR bake sale fundraiser this past September to raise money for Darfur victims. Folks really stepped up to the plate because, as you know, help was being mobilized for hurricane relief....and we still managed to raise about $500 for Darfur. My husband likes church politics (see, that's one of those residual parsonage lifestyle things I don't understand...I think he's crazy ;) ) so he served on the Trustees until shortly before the baby's birth.

That's all I can think to share at this point. And how "Methodist" to make this a virtual 'covered dish!' We love our potlucks, don't we. :yum:

[Celticflower]

Hi DesertedRose! Welcome to the parish. The Covered-dish dinner is always open--food varies from day to day. Coffee, tea and soda are on the table to the left. Make yourself at home.

[Celticflower]

Hey--does anybody have a tree we can set up in here for Christmas???


(***places a BIG tray of sugar cookies on the table***)

[DesertedRose]

OK I am going to bring some Southwest 'flava' in here....

*green chile chicken enchilada casserole, with biscochito cookies*

:)

[charvel]

Shares his KFC extra crispy over priced chicken and biscuits!

[charvel]

Sure. Sets up his neighbors little 6' white metal tree and leaves a thank you note. steals one cookie,ok two because the dog let him take the tree. does that work for ya Celtic?:) Hey--does anybody have a tree we can set up in here for Christmas???


(***places a BIG tray of sugar cookies on the table***)

[Andy Broadley]

Hi folks. Not been able to get in for a while.


Hope you guys are all fine and ready for Christmas:)

[Celticflower]

Sure. Sets up his neighbors little 6' white metal tree and leaves a thank you note. steals one cookie,ok two because the dog let him take the tree. does that work for ya Celtic?:)

As long as your neighbor doesn't arrest you for taking his tree :eek: . Maybe you could return it on Christmas Eve?

[Andy Broadley]

As long as your neighbor doesn't arrest you for taking his tree :eek: . Maybe you could return it on Christmas Eve?

Talking of neighbours and Christmas tree's, I must look and see when National lampoons Christmas vacation is on TV.

Gotta watch that

[charvel]

Love it ^ funny stuff. Gotta rent that this next week.

[Andy Broadley]

Love it ^ funny stuff. Gotta rent that this next week.

I got really annoyed with the programme planners last year.

They put it on at ten to midnight on Christmas Eve.

Most of the people who are into this movie are of the generation that have kids.

How many parents have got time to sit and weatch a movie at that time on Christmas Eve.

For Heavens sake, it's just taken us 4 hours to get the kids to go to sleep, then we have to put in another three hours work before we can go to bed.

The last thing we have time to do is watch TV:doh:

Anyway, enough of my ranting:D :sorry:

Hope you are all ready for the big day and that it goes really well for you.

[Andy Broadley]

Wow. Been kinda quiet in here lately. Guess you must all be busy getting ready for Christmas.


I will try and look in again before Christmas, but in case I don't get the chance, I would like to take this opportunity to with all my Methodist brothers and sisters a really happy and blessed Christmas.

[Gkbarnes]

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE

[Andy Broadley]

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE


I think this fella is following me around :D

[Gkbarnes]

I think this fella is following me around :D

Sorry about that Andy. :clap: I saw you'd done it on one (P/C), and as I added my thoughts to one ... well.;) :D

Hope you don't mind.:P

[Celticflower]

Spent part of this morning helping my husband get ready for a yearly tradition. He is a MacTools salesman (sells tools to mechanics at garages from a big truck) and for the past few years, the week before Christmas he stocks up on cookies, candy and fruit, decorates the inside of the truck, puts on a Santa hat and some Christmas music and invites his customers to his mobile Christmas party. It has become something the guys look forward to each year--esp in this day and age when everyone is out to make a buck, here's a salesman giving stuff away. Yes, in the end it may be good for business, but for this week it is just fun.

On Friday another tradition in our house arrived--CHEESE CURD!!!! My sister knows I love it and can't get it here, so she has a couple pounds shipped down every year from a place in NY. Yummy!!!

[Andy Broadley]

Sorry about that Andy. :clap: I saw you'd done it on one (P/C), and as I added my thoughts to one ... well.;) :D

Hope you don't mind.:P

Of course I don't mind:D

Cheese gurd eh

Never even seen it, let alone had any:)

[Andy Broadley]

I have news.

On Christmas day, I got engaged.:) :clap:

[Celticflower]

I have news.

On Christmas day, I got engaged.:) :clap:

Congratulations!!!!:thumbsup: :clap:

[ParaCristo]

I have news.

On Christmas day, I got engaged.:) :clap:Excellent news Mr. Broadley!!!!!....Congrats:thumbsup:

[Andy Broadley]

Party in Reilly's pub (in OBOB) Thursday.

Running 3pm till midnight (EST)

Everyone welcome

[MMXII]

Cracked me up when I read the opening of this thread. Nothing like a bunch of Methodists to get together for a covered-dish supper.

/me brings in asparagus parmigiano :yum:

[Primrose]

I'm all over any covered dish.

I brought the vidalia onion casserole, try it it's delish.

Congratulations Andy.

[Andy Broadley]

I'm all over any covered dish.

I brought the vidalia onion casserole, try it it's delish.

Congratulations Andy.

Thank you

[charvel]

uncovers his spanish rice and cuban chicken for the group.

[Andy Broadley]

uncovers his spanish rice and cuban chicken for the group.

A new one for me.:)

Sounds nice though :yum:

[charvel]

made the ethnic cuban way,it can be. :)

[Andy Broadley]

made the ethnic cuban way,it can be. :)


:yum: :yum: :yum: :yum:

[Andy Broadley]

Hi all.

Just thought I'd look in briefly.

[Phantomrev]

Hello All,

Just wanted to drop a line and let everyone know the coffee is great! Anyway, it's good to see a place where those with a Wesleyan-Arminian background can come and chat together. Hope it goes well!

Phantomrev

[Celticflower]

Welcome Phantom--
Drop by later and there will be fresh cookies to go with the coffee. I'm baking today.

[ImaginaryVoyager]

Coffee? Cookies? I'm there! MMmmmmmmm......:thumbsup::wave:

[Celticflower]

Sorry to be late with the cookies. Here are some Oatmeal butterscotch and double chocolate macadamia nut cookies to munch on.

[Andy Broadley]

Hi all.

Just sticking head round door to say hello.

Bit of news for you.

I'm getting married in September, and we are doing so at a Methodist Church.

[Celticflower]

Thanks for the update Andy! Best of luck with the planning of the wedding.

[ImaginaryVoyager]

Congratulations, Andy.

[svdbygrace]

Hello... :wave:

Happy Valentine's Day, everyone! :hug: :)

[ImaginaryVoyager]

Happy V-day to you too svdbygrace---For the occasion, I brought a German chocolate cake. My favorite!

[Andy Broadley]

Thanks for the update Andy! Best of luck with the planning of the wedding.

Oh that bit is easy. All I have to do is nod a lot and say 'Yes dear' in what appear to be the right places.

It's the honeymoon that is my job. And I booked that today.

We are coming over to New England, Niagra Falls, and Toronto (and 1 night in Montreal).

[svdbygrace]

Happy V-day to you too svdbygrace---For the occasion, I brought a German chocolate cake. My favorite!

Sounds great! :)

[Celticflower]

Oh that bit is easy. All I have to do is nod a lot and say 'Yes dear' in what appear to be the right places.

It's the honeymoon that is my job. And I booked that today.

We are coming over to New England, Niagra Falls, and Toronto (and 1 night in Montreal).

Sounds like a great trip! I've never been to the Falls or Montreal, but I have been to Toronto. dip your toe in the St. Lawrence for me if you get the chance--I do so miss that river.:sigh:

[charvel]

Hello... :wave:

Happy Valentine's Day, everyone! :hug: :)


:wave: Recovering from a day of sweets and feast of chocolate. :eek:

[Celticflower]

***cleaning up the table, starting fresh pot of coffee, setting out water bowl and dog biscuits for Mattie****

Since Lent will soon be upon us, and many people give up goodies for a few weeks here's a BIG bowl of assorted fruit to munch on.

[navygirl]

Greetings Everyone,
I am new to this forum and site itself. If you all can bear with me the lord will take us far in life.

[Morgaine1205]

Welcome, Navygirl! God bless!

[ImaginaryVoyager]

I've got some cream cheese and blueberry king cake for y'all. Eat up! No more after tomorrow :D

[ImaginaryVoyager]

Grrr. Tech difficulties. Sorry.

[charvel]

making parmsean bread and salads here.

[charvel]

Greetings Everyone,
I am new to this forum and site itself. If you all can bear with me the lord will take us far in life.



Thanks for coming in and stop by again real soon.:thumbsup:

[Kitangel]

ill bring in a home recipe of creamy fetuccine pasta, and some cheescake for after ;)
aah, i love the feasts....

[charvel]

----> Troy shares his irish stew<------
:) :) :)

[charvel]

heats up the remains of chop suey for anyone out there. hello?

[Celticflower]

too early in the day for chop suey for me, but thanks. Here's a pan of fresh brownies with peanut butter chips.

[RedneckAnglican]

there doesn't seem to be anyone around...maybe I should start cleaning up....

[Andy Broadley]

Hi all. Just looking in to say hello.

[svdbygrace]

mmmm... brownies. :)

Sits down some fresh-baked peanut butter cookies.

[ImaginaryVoyager]

Mmm. Peanut Butter Cookies. My favorite

[ImaginaryVoyager]

Sorry, dupe post. Having some troubles with the site today.

[svdbygrace]

I forgot the milk! :doh:

Gets milk and sits it down on the table... :)

[Celticflower]

Anybody care to try a Chocolate Fudge Layer Cake?? I just got the recipe.



****helps self to milk and cookies*****

[svdbygrace]

I'll try some, please... :)

[charvel]

clears a table for one and slices some apple pie up.

[RedneckAnglican]

Anybody care to try a Chocolate Fudge Layer Cake?? I just got the recipe.



****helps self to milk and cookies*****

I'd quite like to try that recipe...

[svdbygrace]

Brings Fried Chicken, Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, and Slaw for Dinner...

[charvel]

anybody have a snickers?

[Celticflower]

I'd quite like to try that recipe...



Here you go>>>>http://www.kraftfoods.com/main.aspx?s=recipe&m=recipe/knet_recipe_display&recipe_id=91361&e=email

[svdbygrace]

It looks great in the picture! I'll have to try to make it sometime (yes, I can cook from time to time) :)

[RedneckAnglican]

Here you go>>>>http://www.kraftfoods.com/main.aspx?s=recipe&m=recipe/knet_recipe_display&recipe_id=91361&e=email


thanks...I'm really going to have to try that....

[svdbygrace]

anybody have a snickers?
Passes a Snickers to Charvel... :)

[RedneckAnglican]

morning all...how's everybody today?...

[svdbygrace]

Waves to RedneckLutheran...

Just fine! (it's the weekend after all... lol) :)

[RedneckAnglican]

Waves to RedneckLutheran...

Just fine! (it's the weekend after all... lol) :)

ah yes...love the weekend...watching some Basketball...playing on the computer...having some fun...

[charvel]

tuesday morning granola head here. Morning crew.

[svdbygrace]

Leaves a box of cereal on the table for the morning crowd (or person) ;)...

How is everyone?

[geelee]

I'll bring some meatballs.

It is the dish I always get asked to bring to church because mine tastes wonderful (and it comes with a sauce that is even better)

It goes well with raisened rice and a salad, which I see you already have.

[svdbygrace]

Yum! :)

Drops off some Chocolate Chip cookies and more milk. :)

[Andy Broadley]

Good morning.

Just looking by in passing

[charvel]

passes a "meringue ghost" sweet to andy. don't ask my neice made them.some concotion of egg whites and sugar.

[MN John]

I'm learning to make Chicken and Dumplings... wanna be my guinea pigs?

[geelee]

I'm learning to make Chicken and Dumplings... wanna be my guinea pigs?
I'll try anything at least once.

[Rohnda]

This is taken straight from the Church of Nazarene Manuel which I am a member of.

Articles of Faith

I. The Triune God

1. We believe in one eternally existent, infinite God,
Sovereign of the universe; that He only is God, creative and administrative, holy in nature, attributes, and purpose; that He, as God, is Triune in essential being, revealed as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

(Gen 1; Lev 19:2; Duet 6:4-5; Isaiah 5:16)

II. Jesus Christ

2. We believe in Jesus Christ, the Second Person of the Triune Godhead; that He was eternally one with the Father; that He became incarnate by the Holy Spirit and was born of the Virgin Mary, so that two whole and perfect natures, that is to say the Godhead and manhood, are thus united in one Person very God and very man, the God-man.
We believe that Jesus Christ died for our sins, and that He truly arose from the dead and took again His body, together with all things appertaining to the perfection of man's nature, wherewith He ascended into heaven and is there engages in intercession for us.

(Matt 1:20-25; 16:15-16; Luke 1:26-35; John 1:1-18)

III. Holy Spirit

3. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Third Person of the Triune Godhead, that He is ever present and efficiently active in and with the Church of Christ, convincing the world of sin, regenerating those who repent and believe, sanctifying believers, and guiding into all truth as it is in Jesus.

(John 7:39; 14:15-18, 26; 16:7-15; Acts 2:33)


IV. The Holy Scriptures

4. We believe in the plenary inspiration of the Holy Scriptures, by which we understand the 66 books of the Old and New Testaments, given by divine inspiration, inerrantly revealing the will of God concerning us in all things necessary to our salvation, so that whatever is not contained therein is not to be enjoined as an article of faith.

(Luke 24:44-47; John 10:35; 1 Cor 15:3-4)


V. Sin, Original and Personal

5. We believe that sin came into the world through the disobedience of our first parents, and death by sin. We believe that sin is of two kinds: original sin and depravity, and actual or personal sin.
5.1 We believe that original sin, or depravity, is that corruption of the nature of all the offspring of Adam by reason of which everyone is very far gone from original righteousness or the pure state of our first parents at the time of their creation, is averse to God, is without spiritual life, and inclined to evil, and that continually. We further believe that original sin continues to exist with the new life of the regenerate, until eradicated by the baptism with the Holy Spirit.

5.2. We believe that original sin differs from actual sin in that it constitutes an inherited propensity to acutal sin for which no one is accountable until its divinely provided remedy is neglected or rejected.

5.3. We believe that actual or personal sin is a voluntary violation of a known law of God by a morally responsible person. It is therefore not to be confused with involuntary and inescapable shortcomings, infirmities, faults, mistakes, failures, or other deviations from a standard of perfect conduct that are the residual effects of the Fall. However, such innocent effects do not include attitudes or responses contrary to the spirit of Christ, which may properly be called sins of the spirit. We believe that personal sin is primarily and essentially a violation of the law of love; and that in relation to Christ sin may be defined as unbelief.

(original sin: Gen 3; 6:5; Job 15:14; Psalm 51:5)
(personal sin: Matt 22:36-40 (with 1 John 3:4); John 8:34-36; 16:8-9)

VI. Atonement

6 We believe that Jesus Christ, by His sufferings, by the shedding of His own blood, and by His meritorious death on the Cross, made a full atonement for all human sin, and that this Atonement is the only ground of salvation, and that it is sufficient for every individual of Adam's race. The Atonement is graciously efficacious for the salvation of the irresponsible and for the children in innocency but is efficacious for the salvation for those who reach the age of responsibility only when they repent and believe.

(Isaiah 53:5-6, 11; Mark 10:45; Luke 24:46-48)


VII. Free Agency

7. We believe that the human race's creation in Godlikeness included ability to choose between right and wrong, and that thus human beings were made morally responsible; that through the fall of Adam they became depraved so that they cannot now turn and prepare themselves by their own natural strength and works to faith and calling upon God. But we also believe that the grace of God through Jesus Christ is freely bestowed upon all people, enabling all who will to turn from sin to righteousness, believe on Jesus Christ for pardon and cleansing from sin, and follow good works pleasing and acceptable in His sight.
We believe that all persons, though in the possession of the experience of regeneration and entire sanctification, may fall from grace and apostltize and, unless they repent of their sins, be hopelessly and eternally lost.

(Godlikeness and moral responsibility: Gen 1:26-27; Deut 28:1-2; Joshua 24:15; Romans 1:19-20; Galatians 6:7-8

(Natural inability: Job 14:4; Psalms 14:1-4; John 3:6a;

(Free grace and works of faith: Ezekiel 18:25-26; John 1:12-13; Acts 5:31; Romans 5:6-8)



* There are more Constitution notex and scripture refs. I will start a second part to the Nazarene Church Constitution at another time.

[Celticflower]

Rohnda,
Did you post this in the wrong thread? I see nothing in it about fellowship or dinner.

BTW--I left some donuts by the coffee pot.

[Kalista]

YAY!! Donuts! Our church started a donut program a while back and it's going great!

I brought in some broccoli cheese and rice casserole. My mom makes that sometimes and I really like it!

[MN John]

Made my chicken and dumplings tonight. It came out good! Also roasted some beef and made an eggbake.

[meganahan]

I think I'd like to bring lime fluff...you know, the lime jello/coolwhip/nut/pinapple/coconut concoction.

I have a real, live, and in person potluck on Friday but another lady in our congregation always makes lime fluff. I'll have to come up with something else.

[Morgaine1205]

Made my chicken and dumplings tonight. It came out good! Also roasted some beef and made an eggbake.

I'm just curious, what is an eggbake? I love eggs, so that caught my attention! :)

[MN John]

It's a "hotdish" or "covered dish" that consists of eggs, sausage, potatoes, cheese, and spices ... baked in the oven and served hot.

[MN John]

I think I'd like to bring lime fluff...you know, the lime jello/coolwhip/nut/pinapple/coconut concoction.

I have a real, live, and in person potluck on Friday but another lady in our congregation always makes lime fluff. I'll have to come up with something else.

I kind of like that. It has a few more ingredients than I find ideal. I think it's the nuts and coconut that put it over the top. I like my fluffy desserts to be smooth. :)

[meganahan]

I kind of like that. It has a few more ingredients than I find ideal. I think it's the nuts and coconut that put it over the top. I like my fluffy desserts to be smooth. :)
maybe I can make half the batch with just coolwhip and jello for the people that don't like "stuff" in their fluff. :-)

[MN John]

Oh, there's always lots of food to choose from. No need to make special requests. :)

[Morgaine1205]

It's a "hotdish" or "covered dish" that consists of eggs, sausage, potatoes, cheese, and spices ... baked in the oven and served hot.

Sounds delicious! Thanks!

[charvel]

donates carrot cake with cream cheese frosting:yum:

[JoshuaCh1v9]

Hello evereyone.

Just strollin' on by, seeing who's around.

have a great weekend everyone.

[svdbygrace]

Brings some Apple Pie and Ice Cream... yum :)

[MN John]

Greetings one and all!

[svdbygrace]

Hello :wave: :)

[MN John]

Have some pie!

[svdbygrace]

I love pie! :D Thank you.

[MN John]

There are four kinds. Which ones do you want to try?

[Papa01]

Morning everybody!,
Thought I'd bring two delacacies from the State of Michigan:
Coney Dogs(Hot Dogs covered with chili & onions) and
Vernor's Ginger Ale (Ginger flavored Soda).

I threw in some fresh, hot, Apple Cake for dessert.

Enjoy.

[MN John]

Yum! Thanks!

[Papa01]

Yum! Thanks!
Looks like I'm the first one in this morning.
I brought in Hot, homemade bread, and homemade preserves for everybody. Dig in!

[Papa01]

Looks like I'm the first one in this morning.
I brought in fresh, hot, homemade bread and homemade preserves. Dig in!

[MN John]

I brought some Chicken and Dumplings!

[charvel]

never had that dish!

[MN John]

Try some! It's yummy!

[Celticflower]

Stopping by for some coffee to go with these donuts. It is the last week of school for my kids and we have a trip planned for the weekend--so things are just a little nuts around here.

[MN John]

Help yourself, the coffee's fresh!

[Abiel]

The Army tea wagon has arrived!

http://images.google.co.uk/images?q=tbn:_mMP3Z4PEY99PM:www.civilization.ca/cwm/salvationarmy/images/saposter.gif (http://images.google.co.uk/imgres?imgurl=http://www.civilization.ca/cwm/salvationarmy/images/saposter.gif&imgrefurl=http://www.civilization.ca/cwm/salvationarmy/saposter17_e.html&h=970&w=651&sz=363&tbnid=_mMP3Z4PEY99PM:&tbnh=148&tbnw=99&hl=en&start=9&prev=/images%3Fq%3DSalvation%2BArmy%2Bred%2Bshield%2B%26svnum%3D10%26hl%3Den%26lr%3D%26sa%3DG)

[MN John]

Cuppa tea sounds god!

[CelineDion]

i wuv tea lol

[MN John]

Hey, aren't you famous or something?

[CelineDion]

lol...what revivals happened in the 80's? Im doing a project for school and need this info asap. Thank you so much!!!

Love you family!

Love...Celine:kiss:

[MN John]

Do you mean spiritual revivals or cultural ones?

[Crazy Liz]

Fill up your plates again, everyone! The Crazy Liz traveling par-tay is here!

I'm free! :clap:

[MN John]

/me eyes party tray suspiciously, wondering about the wisdom of eating things brought by someone whose monicker starts with "crazy"!

[svdbygrace]

It's ok...

Svdbygrace takes a bite... yum :)

Coffee and Tea for everyone this morning...

[MN John]

I'm going the O.J. route today ... but thanks!

[Celticflower]

Survived a crazy weekend!!! Now I just need to get the kids moving and helping with house work (it is mostly their stuff in my way).


**grabs coffee and donuts and rushes back to the real world of messy rooms and dirty dishes****

[MN John]

That reminds me! I have to finish the dishes! LOL

[svdbygrace]

Sits down a wide variety of salads for lunch... :)

[MN John]

I brought fajitas!

[Papa01]

Hey Guys - Happy Memorial Day!

I brought Grilled Beef Spareribs, Potato Salad, Ice-cold watermelon & Strawberry Shortcake. :D

There's NO CALORIES in virtual food, so everybody can enjoy with no worries. :clap:

[svdbygrace]

Happy Memorial Day! :)

Sits down some coleslaw and baked beans...

[MN John]

Happy Memorial Day ...

I know it's not traditional, but I brought Chow Mein!

[svdbygrace]

Did everyone have a Happy Memorial Day?

[MN John]

Yes indeed. Here, quick, eat this before it goes bad! It's been sitting here for 36 hours!

[svdbygrace]

Ummmm... I think i'll pass on that ;) :P

[Abiel]

I brought Chicken Bhuna

[Andy Broadley]

I brought a good appitite....

[svdbygrace]

Is that all, Andy? :P

[vicarius]

When I was in college and attended a church potluck, I actually got away with bringing a nicely-arranged plate of uncooked pop-tarts . . . taken out of the bags of course . . .

Any objections?

BTW, I'm SuperTaz (Zach to my buds), and I'm new here! I hail from Texas where I am an English teacher. I hope to meet some good friends here! Talk to you soon folks!
At least you contributed. I must confess that my roommate and I figured out which churches in town had potluck on the 1st Sunday, 2nd Sunday, 3rd Sunday.... you get the idea. We made sure we went to whichever church had food that week. It sure beat SAGA dining hall food.

[charvel]

I really need to grocery shop. Got PayDay candy bars and banana chips! That's about it!

[Abiel]

Sounds like a balanced meal to me!

[contriteheart]

Does anyone else intensely dislike shopping for groceries? I always seem to put it off, and then wind up with not much in the house to eat. I can't quite figure out why I put it off so much.

-Grace

[contriteheart]

What's the strangest combination of foods you ever recall eating when you didn't have much in the house?

-Grace

[contriteheart]

For example, when I was in college, I used to run out of almost everything fairly regularly. Then I would wind up making a concoction of butter and sugar or something and eating that. I'm still not above eating pretty weird things if driven to it by a desire to avoid the grocery store! ;)

[contriteheart]

Anybody out there?

[Morgaine1205]

Does anyone else intensely dislike shopping for groceries? I always seem to put it off, and then wind up with not much in the house to eat. I can't quite figure out why I put it off so much.

-Grace

Mostly I strongly dislike going to the grocery store, but then other times when I drag out my really nice cookbooks and I plan elaborate menus I enjoy grocery shopping - smelling and touching all the green and other colors of produce, talking to the butcher, etc. However, that's only about once a month or so, the rest of the time it's just a pain to go to the store! :)

[Celticflower]

The only thing I dislike about doing the groceries is paying the bill! I spend at least $150.00 a week at the store to feed a family of 4. Luckily, one of the local stores has started running alot of 10 for $10 specials on stuff like frozen veggies or better yet 10 for $5 on canned goods. I love to stock up the pantry and the freezer this way. I'm waiting for their chicken special to show up again. Chicken leg quarters for about $0.20 a lb.

[charvel]

wow,that IS alot. I get by on 55 a week maybe feeding just me and the pets.

[overnight]

Does anyone else intensely dislike shopping for groceries? I always seem to put it off, and then wind up with not much in the house to eat. I can't quite figure out why I put it off so much.

-Grace

Actually I like shopping except when I am hungry. I enjoy walking up and down isles and "people watching" as well as planning out what I am going to eat for that week. However, if I am hungry I hate shopping. Everything I look at seems good and I keep seeming to get hungier and hungrier.

[andiesmama]

The only thing I dislike about doing the groceries is paying the bill! I spend at least $150.00 a week at the store to feed a family of 4. Luckily, one of the local stores has started running alot of 10 for $10 specials on stuff like frozen veggies or better yet 10 for $5 on canned goods. I love to stock up the pantry and the freezer this way. I'm waiting for their chicken special to show up again. Chicken leg quarters for about $0.20 a lb.

That's us...I spend around $125 for the 3 of us! :sick: I don't mind going to the grocery store, my daughter's normally pretty good & I can get in & out really quickly....I plan the week's menus & make a list before I go so I don't have to wander around aimlessly thinking of what to buy....:cool:

[krazy4God]

I like to grocery shop. I have 7 in my family. My husband and i usually go and get the groceries. We found out the hard way that you should always eat before you go into the store. lol We spend quite a bit but we go to a wholesale warehouse and buy food to last for a couple of weeks.

[charvel]

passes some macaroni salad to you peeps

[vicarius]

I'm bringing some smoked brisket.

Does anyone know how to make cheese grits? I haven't had them in years since I left GA.

[Morgaine1205]

I know how to make cheese grits - my dad was born/raised in Florida, so we grew up eating grits, hominy, greens, gumbo, dumplings - it's a wonder I don't weight a ton! :)

[Morgaine1205]

Oh, I forgot homemade biscuits...those were my favorite!

[Celticflower]

Biscuits yes!

Grits--NO! I can't stand those things. The few times I've tried them was like eating sand. But that just means more for those of you who like them!

I've got chocolate chip scones and tea over here.

[MN John]

I need to take a dish Monday night. Any suggestions? (Something very easy).

[charvel]

grits..what are those anyways?

[Celticflower]

grits..what are those anyways?


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grits

Here ya go!

[svdbygrace]

Brings some Peanut Butter fudge...

[charvel]

asks for the recipe ^ ^ !!!!

[Morgaine1205]

asks for the recipe ^ ^ !!!!
Oooo, me too! Peanut butter fudge! Yum!! :)

[AngelDove06]

Hello everyone! :wave: I have some mashed potatos and green beans to contribute. :)

[svdbygrace]

I was hoping someone else had the recipe! :( LOL

I'll try to find one :D

Hello :wave:

[Morgaine1205]

Hurry! We've been waiting for the recipe :)

[charvel]

hahaha

ok,I'll bring my Burger King order that is all wrong!

[JoshuaCh1v9]

Hi folks.

Invitation for all you good people to join us in Bill Booths Drop in over in CyberCorps this coming Friday evening (20th) for our harvest barn dance.

I'll drop by later in the week with more details when i have them.

Hope to see you all there.

[Morgaine1205]

Hi folks.

Invitation for all you good people to join us in Bill Booths Drop in over in CyberCorps this coming Friday evening (20th) for our harvest barn dance.

I'll drop by later in the week with more details when i have them.

Hope to see you all there.
Sounds like fun! Thanks for the invite!

[JoshuaCh1v9]

Hi friends.

Just popping by to say hello.

[JoshuaCh1v9]

Morning all. been a quiet few days in here.

[Abiel]

Hi there Andy! Just popped in for some supper!

[nvrbnunloved]

Good grief! How many of these fellowship threads do you know of, Abiel? LOL

Hello all, by the way :wave:

[Abiel]

nearly everywhere has them. I try to post in them to get to know people. Don't get out as much as I should though!

[stumpjumper]

Ooh.

Lutherans love covered dish dinners :D

I know a mean recipe for a ditalini, rabe, and sausage...

[nvrbnunloved]

nearly everywhere has them. I try to post in them to get to know people. Don't get out as much as I should though!
You and me both....;)

[JoshuaCh1v9]

Hi you two.

Glad you both got here as well.

[nvrbnunloved]

Hi Andy :wave: I've been following Abiel around CF :D She knows a LOT of places round here :eek:

And some bloke named stumpjumper hitched along with us :P

[JoshuaCh1v9]

I've been coming by here for ages.

Good group of people.

[nvrbnunloved]

I've been coming by here for ages.

Good group of people.
See? This is how you get such huge post counts :P

[Celticflower]

Hi everyone :wave:

I haven't been in much lately due to the stuff of real life getting in the way. But I'm here now, so I'll clear away the old dishes and trash and start a fresh pot of coffee, some water for tea and lay out some fresh baked chocolate cookies.

If anyone wants me I'll be over in the comfy chair in the corner working on blanket for a young friend for Christmas. It has a buckskin head on it and lots of color changes for the mane, so I may resemble a multicolored ball of yarn at times ^_^

[nvrbnunloved]

Hi everyone :wave:

I haven't been in much lately due to the stuff of real life getting in the way. But I'm here now, so I'll clear away the old dishes and trash and start a fresh pot of coffee, some water for tea and lay out some fresh baked chocolate cookies.

If anyone wants me I'll be over in the comfy chair in the corner working on blanket for a young friend for Christmas. It has a buckskin head on it and lots of color changes for the mane, so I may resemble a multicolored ball of yarn at times ^_^
Hello :wave: Nice to meet you :) My name is Laura....I followed Abiel and Andy over here- hope you don't mind :)

I would love some of that fresh coffee and one of those cookies :yum:

I used to crochet - haven't done any in a long time, but am thinking of taking it up again..

[Abiel]

Laura- let's find a new place!

[nvrbnunloved]

Laura- let's find a new place!
Lead on, Macduff!

[nvrbnunloved]

Not to insult anyone in this fine place :) Abiel and I were travelling round CF last night and it looks like the journey's about to begin again!

I'll be back.....:wave:

[Abiel]

Let's try the taverna

http://www.christianforums.com/t4034986-st-euphrosynos-taverna-and-ouzeri-25.html&page=11

[Morgaine1205]

Come back soon! :)

[Branduin]

****Branduin walks in with a steaming Hash brown casserole and stops in her tracks as she notices the empty room****

Hello??? (insert echo here)

[Morgaine1205]

I'm here, I'm here! I've got coffee, with hazelnut creamer! :wave:

[Branduin]

woohoo party!!! :clap:

[Celticflower]

((****the sound of a rushing whirlwind is heard as Celtie flies thru the door***))


Christmas Cookies for all!!!!


((Wind is heard again as she is blown back out the door***))


:D

[Branduin]

**Branduin plops down in an overstuffed chair and grabs a cookie :)***

So, how are you today and did you just feel that wind blow thru here?? ;)

[charvel]

brings his yogurt covered pretzels and hot cocoa in

[svdbygrace]

*sits down some Peanut Butter fudge and egg nog...*

Merry Christmas everyone! :wave:

[Morgaine1205]

Thank you!

Merry Christmas to you, and everyone!

[nvrbnunloved]

Merry Christmas everyone - have a blessed holiday :pray:

[nvrbnunloved]

Did I see peanut butter fudge...?:eek: :yum:

[Branduin]

Merry Christmas ya'll!!!

***puts on some Santa's White Christmas coffee to perk****

[svdbygrace]

:)

Is everyone ready for Christmas? Almost two more days... :D

[nvrbnunloved]

Just popping in to say a Happy New Year to one and all :wave:

[svdbygrace]

Happy New Year! :D

[David_The_Disciple]

hia everyone how is everyone?

[cristianna]

Hi David! :wave:
I've never been in this thread before, so I think we may have moved this fellowship style thread to here: http://www.christianforums.com/t4543815-wesleys-parish-fellowship-asa-thread.html (http://www.christianforums.com/t4543815-wesleys-parish-fellowship-asa-thread.html)

Why don't you come join us! :clap:

[charvel]

my covered dish is empty people..just moved

NO FOOD IN THE HOUSE

[Morgaine1205]

my covered dish is empty people..just moved

NO FOOD IN THE HOUSE
I'm sorry - here, have a casserole!! How'd the move go? :)

[Celticflower]

Here's a bit of bread to go with the cassarole. Sorry I haven't been in lately -- has anybody been cleaning up arouond here?

[wmlbrn]

Sign me up with some lemmon merange pie

[Morgaine1205]

Sign me up with some lemmon merange pie
Yumm! My favorite!!!

[JolieHeart]

*Slips in with a huge batch of freshly made zuccini lasagne and freshens the water in the flower vases*

Hello everyone!! By the way, this lasagne recipe is awesome. I have never had any leftovers and even those who don't care for zucchini love it. Use thinly sliced zucc in place of the lasagne pasta noodles for a carb friendly dish :) Easy to make too, microwaveable.

[cristianna]

*Slips in with a huge batch of freshly made zuccini lasagne and freshens the water in the flower vases*

Hello everyone!! By the way, this lasagne recipe is awesome. I have never had any leftovers and even those who don't care for zucchini love it. Use thinly sliced zucc in place of the lasagne pasta noodles for a carb friendly dish :) Easy to make too, microwaveable.

I've never heard of that, but it sounds de*li*ci*ous!