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Linda Buchanan
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Strawberry No-Bake Cheesecake

Ingredients:
12 Graham crackers, crushed (2 c. crumbs)
6 Tbsp. margarine, melted
¼ cup, ¾ cup and 2 Tbsp. sugar, divided
4 8 oz pkgs Cream Cheese, softened
½ cup strawberry preserves
2 cups fresh strawberries, mashed
1 tub (8 oz.) Cool Whip Topping, thawed

Directions:
Mix crumbs, margarine and ¼ cup of the sugar.
Press onto bottom of 13x9 inch pan. Refrigerate.
Beat cheese and ¾ cup sugar until well blended.
Add preserves and mix well.
Mix strawberries with 2 Tbsp. sugar in small bowl.
Stir strawberries, Cool Whip into cheese mixture.
Spoon over crust, refrigerate 4 hours or until firm.

COOL USES FOR ALKA-SELTZER

•Clear drain by dropping in 4 tabs, add 1 cup vinegar, wait 15 min., add hot water.
•Clean the commode by dropping in 4 tabs, wait 20 min., swipe with a brush.
•Vases sparkle by dropping in 2 tabs, fill vase with warm water, wait then air dry.
•Soothe insect bites by covering a tab with ½” of water, apply to a bite.
•Clean casserole dishes by distributing 6 tabs, add water, wait 20 min., rinse.
•Place jewelry in a glass of water with two tabs for 5 min., rinse, dry.

STEADFAST HOUSE MINISTRY

Our ministry at Steadfast House continues to be a blessing to the ladies of TOF who are participating. We have had some fun with our visits the last few times by giving manicures, haircuts, neck rubs and pedicures. The ladies at SH have really enjoyed the spa treatment and so have the kids who especially enjoyed getting their fingernails painted! Of course, all are loving the homemade meals we are taking. Many say this is the only home cooking they get. The kids have been enjoying their crafts, games and Bible lessons. These ladies and kids are so in need of love and affirmation during a time when their lives have been turned upside down. If you would like to be a part of demonstrating the love of God you can either go with us or help prepare the meal that we take. Annette Wright is the food coordinator. Contact Becky Lathan if you would like to go with us. We visit every fourth Friday evening of the month.

TESTIMONY

My name is Audria Hempel and my family and I have been at Trinity for 7 years. My husband is Robin and he is a detective with the Buncombe County Sheriff. We have been blessed with 7 wonderful children. Hannah is 21 and a senior at Appalachian State University where she is majoring in English and will be certified to teach High School. She will be getting married next May to a wonderful Christian man, Ben Heise. Kyle is 15 and is currently home schooled. Ben (13) and Daniel (11) are students at Enka Middle. Erica is 11 and a student at Candler Elementary as well as John (10) and Makenzie (8).
In 2001, I began to feel that we were not doing enough for the Lord so I said a prayer for God to use us in a bigger way in our community. Two weeks later God sent Erica and John to us. They were in need of a new foster home and a family member had contacted us. Three days later they moved in on Easter Sunday. I knew that this was God’s answer to my prayer.
That same year Robin and I chaperoned a youth ski retreat with Kenny and Beth Adcock. We were members of a church in West Asheville, however, it was at the retreat where we experienced the in-filling of the Holy Spirit and our lives were changed. We did not feel free to worship the way we were being led by The Spirit, so over the next year we prayed what God would have us do. Slowly God revealed that we needed to move on and find a fellowship that would encourage our spiritual growth and freedom in Christ. Kenny and Beth had joined Trinity and Kenny was the youth pastor. They invited us to come visit. They knew we would love it and we did. It was just where God wanted us to be. Once I convinced Robin that the 30 minute drive was not so bad and after our second visit, we both knew that God was moving us to TOF.
Also in the same year just a month before joining Trinity, God sent us Makenzie. The children were all released for adoption and our family was complete. Our church family here at Trinity has added so much to our lives. My children have come to know the Lord and our family continues to learn and grow in the Lord. God is good and He always has a plan- Jeremiah 29:11.

ARE YOU ABLE?????

God has given us the privilege to provide children with an environment to learn and grow in the knowledge of our Lord. To make this happen, volunteers are needed. Kid’s Korner needs are:

• Providing snacks
• Leading scripture memory
• Preparing snacks
• Teaching lessons
• Planning crafts
• Leading prayer time
• Leading crafts
• Crowd control

Some of the work will require being in the FLC during the 11:00am worship and some will be preparation during the week. Are you able to fill one of these roles? Be a part of our children’s future. Contact Pastor Jesse at jesse@trinityoffairview.org.

FOCUS - Carol Clark

“And Mary treasured these things and pondered them in her heart.”
It may seem strange to begin an article about Carole Clark using this famous verse but for those of you who have read her new book, you will make the connection. Inspiring Faith Through Childlike Stories was written by this mother who pondered and treasured the ways God spoke to her through her children. A ‘must read and pass along’ book that will help us all remember how God uses the innocent viewpoint of children for His praise and glory.
Carole was born and raised in Michigan and arrived in Asheville in 1987 because of her former husband’s job opportunity. She has two children, Brad (23) and Chelsea (19). Brad works for his mom and Chelsea just graduated high school.
Carole met Mike in 2000 when they were both taking dance lessons to learn the Carolina Beach Dance aka The Shag. The two attended Carole’s Presbyterian Church but felt it was not a good fit for them as a couple. As God would have it, Brad went on a youth retreat sponsored by TOF and directed by Kenny Adcock. Brad returned excited saying, “That Church has the truth!” Leisa Jackson had already been inviting the two to attend TOF, so they did. On their first visit they knew they had come “home” and have been with us since 2002.
Carole was an elementary Sunday School teacher and a youth leader at her former Church. At TOF, she has been involved in the prayer ministry and fills in for nursery workers as needed. She has always had a passion for sports especially golf and God began to show her how to use that passion to advance His Kingdom. She became a member of the LPGA and after her certification; she is certified to teach golf to any level of player, but especially enjoys working with junior players and women. She and Mike are involved in Crossfire Ministry which shares Christ through sports such as softball and basketball. They are involved in Athletes International which ministers to professional and collegiate athletes in finding their vision for ministry.
One night Carole was awakened by God and told to resign from her job at The Cliffs. This took quit a bit of faith since He did not tell her what she was to do after she resigned. In 2005, He led her to purchase the Outdoor Family Fun Center in Hendersonville, a facility she had worked at a few years before. She has been able to use this business as a platform for relationship evangelism. OFFC offers a golf driving range, miniature golf, batting cages, pro shop, golf lessons, planned parties and, coming soon, paint ball. To learn more visit the web site at www.outdoorfamilyfuncenter.com.
Carole and Mike have their house in Arden up for sale with the intention of moving closer to Hendersonville, between her business and Mike’s business, Clark’s Tire in Fletcher. They are excited to continue following God’s direction for their lives and watching His plans unfold. Carole leaves us with this thought to ponder: “It is easy to let your passions and gifts become a god. Instead God wants to use your passion and gifts to minister for Him.”