Recipes—Let’s Get Cooking - Karen’s Chili

The following recipe was used to make
chili for the UNCA BSU luncheon on Feb 12th

Karen’s Chili contributed by Amy Summers
• 1 lb ground chuck, browned (drained)
• 1 pkg French’s Chili-O seasoning
• 1 15 oz can crushed tomatoes
• 1 15 oz can diced tomatoes
• 1 15 oz can chili beans (undrained)
• 1 15 oz can kidney beans (undrained)
• 1 15 oz can pinto beans (undrained)
• Cumin is optional (about ¼ tsp)
Combine all ingredients and simmer for 30 minutes.
After tasting, add Salt & pepper if needed.

REMEMBERING— Virginia Parker

Recently, Trinity of Fairview experienced a loss in our Church family. Virginia Parker went on to be with the Lord on February 18, 2009 and leaves behind two daughters, Marsha and Vickie, three grandchildren and one great grandbaby. Virginia was married to Barry, worked for the City of Asheville as Risk Manager and was a member of TOF for a long time. When the Parker family moved to East Flat Rock, they began attending Church in that area. After Barry’s passing about five years ago, Virginia felt a longing to return to Trinity. She didn’t mind the drive to be with her former Church family. Not long after returning she took on the role of Women’s Ministry Leader and filled that role well until she had to retire from it. She loved the women’s Bible studies and attended as her health allowed. When failing health plagued her she withstood the trials as a strong, faithful Christian. We remember her as a gentle and sweet person who will be missed. Memorial gifts can be made to TOF and Bible study material will be purchased in her memory.

BIRTHDAY BASH!

Come be a kid again! Join us for the TOF Women’s Birthday Bash on March 21, 2-4pm. This is your invitation to this special celebration of birth. Please RSVP by signing up at our Pink Table in the foyer. There will be games and lots of fun. Tables will be decorated and cakes will be baked with a theme representing each month. We will also be honoring the Asheville Pregnancy Support Services. A collection of Wal-Mart gift cards will be taken up for APSS. This gift is optional. Volunteers are needed to bake cakes and decorate tables. If you are interested in doing either or both, please sign up at the pink table’s easel or contact Laura Dotson at 628-1762 or campdotson1@bellsouth.net.

FOCUS— Becky Lathan

Becky and her husband Jeff have lived in Fairview for 28 years. Jeff is a life-long resident of Fairview while Becky grew up in Oakley. Both attended Reynolds High School and, on February 6th, celebrated their 28th Anniversary. The Lathans have three daughters: Natasha 26, Alivia 20 and Lillie 18. A wonderful son-in-law Lonnie (married to Natasha), three beautiful granddaughters and one on the way (sex is undetermined but "his" sisters say it's a BOY).

Becky attended the Seventh Day Adventist Church for ten years before coming to T.O.F. seven years ago. She and Jeff are excited to be in the fellowship of people who love the Lord and allow the Spirit of God to move.

Jeff is a self-employed carpenter while Becky was a stay-at-home mom. Now, she has a part-time cleaning business and rents satin chair covers (you may have sat on one at the Valentine's Dinner). She enjoys fishing, quiet time with the Lord, fellowshipping and sharing the love of Jesus with the ladies at Steadfast House. Her greatest desire is to study God's word. She leads a Bible study group here at the Church on Tuesday mornings (not just for women, thanks to Kyle. We love you!). This quarter the group is studying "Believing God" by Beth Moore. "Esther" will be the study for fall. Becky's longing is to do the will of God and for others to "taste and see that the Lord is good!"

UPDATE: Doctors say it IS a boy!!!!!!!

Ministry Report—Lunch for the UNCA BSU

Starting college can be a lonely and frightening experiencing. It is nice to know that a ready-made group of friends is available to newbies on campus. A college freshman armed with the contact information for the Baptist Student Union on his campus will have an instant Christian community upon arrival.

Our local BSU is thriving, active and appreciative of the support given by the local churches. One of the many activities UNCA BSU sponsors is a Thursday luncheon with food provided by local Baptist Churches. TOF ladies had the opportunity to provide chili with all the trimmings for the February 12th lunch.

The two Laura’s (Dotson and Weeks) had the privilege of delivering the food and meeting the Intern, Amber Reeder, the Missions & Outreach Coordinator, Jessica Walton and the Campus Ministers, David and Christin Stone. They were impressed with the spacious house owned by the BSU and the welcome they received. Go to www.unca.edu/bsu if you would like to learn more about UNCA BSU or Google Baptist Student Union for a nationwide view of the ministry.

A big thank you goes to all of the ladies who participated by making chili and providing other items to create this hearty meal. If you want to participate in such events, call Laura Dotson at 628-1762 and discuss how you would like to be involved. We need ladies with all kinds of talents to make TOF Women’s Ministry a success.

Household Tips

• No More Mosquitoes . . . Place a dryer sheet in your pocket. It will keep the mosquitoes away.
• Squirrel Away! To keep squirrels from eating your plants sprinkle your plants with cayenne pepper. The cayenne pepper doesn't hurt the plant and the squirrels won't come near it.
• Flexible vacuum . . . To get something out of a heat register or under the fridge add an empty paper towel roll or empty gift wrap roll to your vacuum. It will bend or flatten to get in narrow openings.
• Reducing Static Cling . . . Pin a small safety pin to the seam of your slip and you will not have a clingy skirt or dress. Same thing works with slacks that cling when wearing panty hose. Place pin in seam of slacks and -- ta da! -- static is gone.