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There's JOY in the Kitchen ~
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We are not alone in our Journey
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A weekly newsletter from Sarah's Tent, an
online ministry tailored towards Pastor's Wives.
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Isa 51:1-2 / Isa 54:2-3 / Heb 10:24 ,25
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This is Why we are here
There have been times in this ministry when
people have asked me... "What is Sarah's
Tent all about? What purpose does it serve? Is it
doing any good? Below is a letter from our dear
sister Karin. This is just one example of why we
are here. The Lord has used this ministry to help
each of us through the good and the bad. I thank
God daily for the friends and supporters I have
in Sarah's Tent (CWEIMER4)
Karinlaine.... (Karin) writes.....
Hello ladies! I just wanted to write a note to
tell you gals how much I've appreciated all the
cards and e-mails that you have sent to me since
the loss of my husband two weeks ago. Some of you
even sent a monetary gift. These were a special
blessing, not because of the money they
contained, but because I knew that the money
given was a sacrificial gift of love. I know that
every penny is precious to a minister's family.
It means so much to me to know that I have
sisters in Christ that I have never even met
praying for me all over the world. I know that is
the only way that I have been able to keep it
together so far.
My eldest daughter got a hard cast on her
broken leg on Friday. She decided to make a bold
fashion statement with neon green. This is no
small cast, gals. Picture neon green from toes to
mid-thigh!! Well, whatever makes her happy. LOL
My youngest has finally started to walk again,
though she seems to be hobbling. I'm sure she
will be running around full speed in no time. The
doctors tell me I must continue to wear this
immobilizing collar for at least another four
weeks! It is really hot and does wonders for my
hairdo. (This is as in "What hairdo!")
I have a tendency to be very rebellious against
things like this but I have to be a good girl to
be an example to my kids. Being an example
stinks! LOL
The children are doing well emotionally. We
have crying sessions at night and lots of
questions but we are working through it together.
I, however, seem to be doing worse rather than
better. As the physical pain of my fractured
skull and broken foot subside, it seems my
emotional pain gets more intense. My husband and
I had a wonderful and close relationship and I
miss him so much that I ache. Thirteen years was
just not long enough! I am terrified of having to
be a single parent. I pray constantly for answers
and help, but I feel I'm getting no answers. I
most likely will get no answers until I see Him
face to face. At this point, though, that gives
me little comfort. I've "talked" to
some of you who have told me I'm a strong woman.
At night, when I'm bed clutching David's Promise
Keepers shirt and wearing his wedding ring on my
finger and sobbing, I don't feel strong at all.
Any semblance of strength is due to all the
prayers that are coming my way constantly.
Even so, I do not feel anger toward the young
man who was driving the other car. One of the few
memories I have of the accident is of his car
sliding sideways, out of control. I've learned
that they are preparing charged of negligent
manslaughter against him. I haven't worked
through how I feel about that. I don't want to
have his life ruined. I think it is enough
punishment for him to know that he killed a
father. In addition, the investigation is holding
up release of the death certificate. Without it,
I cannot file for social security or have any
insurance processed. Please pray for this
situation. I'm not sure what to pray for, just to
pray.
That's about how things stand, gals. I just
wanted to let you know how we are getting along.
Keep the prayers coming! I'll drop you another
line in a bit to let you know how we are doing. I
love you!
Karin
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"And the King will answer and say to
them, 'Assuredly, I say to you, inasmuch as you
did it to one of the least of these My brethren,
you did it to me.'
Matt.25:40
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Gammy123... Heather
Hello ladies. My husband and I recently
adopted an almost 7-year-old son a few months
ago. Our son is mildly mentally retarded and has
other behavioral challenges. Because of this, I
have joined a listserve of adoptive parents
(mostly moms) of special needs kids.
Recently we were talking about our kids and
church. It really struck me how many of the moms
hesitated to bring their kids to church because
they are an extra handful! Some of them said that
their pastors told them to find another church
that could meet their needs if their kids were
going to be so disruptive. Many moms were saying
how their churches wouldn't ask for more
volunteers to help teach and help with the Sunday
school classes to deal with behavioral issues.
When you see "that boy" that always
makes trouble, or that student in your Sunday
school class who disrupts your lesson, PLEASE
pray for the child and their families. It is so
difficult a lot of the time for moms to
understand how much time and effort and patience
it requires to parent these children. And the
moms and dads NEED to be filled up spiritually.
So if there is any way to help them and care for
the entire family, it would be such a blessing
from God.
I have heard it said that attitudes start from
the top down. So in congregations, I guess that
means that the pastor and his family's attitude
would be noticed and others would follow suit.
Even though special needs children are quite a
handful and many people are somewhat scared of
them, they are God's children and they really can
do positive things with some extra direction and
help.
Jesus said, "Let the little children come
to Me, for such is the kingdom of Heaven."
Let us never push aside the children for our
"most important" adult needs. May God
bless us and show others through us how important
His children are.
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Even a child is known by his deeds.
Prov 20:11a
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As a pastors wife, or full time ministry wife,
have you been thrown into a totally strange
environment or change for ministry? Where has God
brought you? How have you dealt with the change?
What WAS the change? How is this change
challenging you in who you are? What adjustments
are you and your family being faced with?
Share your story with us! Write a brief
article for the Joy In The Kitchen newsletter
about your experience, keeping it to around 1,500
words. Send it in to SarahsTent@aol.com
. We'll print your story in one of the upcoming
JITK's!
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Blessed are those who are persecuted for
righteousness' sake For theirs is the kingdom of
heaven.
Matt. 5:10
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I Asked
Author unknown
I asked God for strength,
that I might achieve.
Was made weak, that I might learn to humbly
obey...
I asked for health,
that I might do greater things.
I was given infirmity,
that I might do better things . . .
I asked for riches,
that I might be happy.
I was given poverty,
that I might be wise . . .
I asked for power,
that I might have the praise of men.
I was given weakness,
that I might feel the need of God . . .
I asked for all things,
that I might enjoy life.
I was given life,
that I might enjoy all things . . .
I got nothing I asked for —
but everything that I had hoped for.
Almost despite myself, my unspoken
prayers were answered.
I am, among all,
most richly blessed!
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How to Cook a Husband
"A good many husbands are utterly spoiled
by mismanagement. Some women go about it as
though their husbands were balloons and blow them
up. Others keep them constantly in hot water.
Others let them freeze by indifference and
carelessness. Some keep them in a stew by
irritating ways and words. Others roast them.
Some keep them in a pickle all of their lives. It
cannot be supposed that any husband will be
tender and good if managed in this way, but they
are really delicious when properly treated.
When selecting your husband, do not go to
market for him, as the best are always brought to
your door. It is better to have none, unless you
will patiently learn how to govern him.
Tie him in the kettle by a strong silk cord
called "comfort", as the one called
'duty' is apt to be weak. They are apt to fall
out of the kettle and to be burned and crusty on
the edges, since, like crabs and lobsters, you
have to cook them while alive. If he sputters and
fusses, do not be anxious, some husbands do this
until they are called done. Add a little sugar in
the form of what confectioners call 'kisses', but
no vinegar or pepper on any account. A little
spice improves them, but it must be used with
judgment. If this treatment is closely followed,
you will find him all that is desirable; but do
not be careless with him, and keep him in a cool
place."
Be sure to check out ministry tested recipes
at: Doffycook's
Nethome
For even MORE recipes, click on these!! More
Recipes and Once-a-Month
Cooking (OAMC)
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Difficult times have helped me to
understand better than before how infinitely rich
and beautiful life is in every way and that so
many things that one goes worrying about are of
no importance whatsoever....
Isak Dinesen
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NEEDING PRAYER?
Contact Sarah's Tent at SarahsTent@aol.com
, and not only will we pray, but your request
will be sent to the proper prayer chains as well.
Just be sure to send your praise report when God
moves on your behalf!!
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CHUCKLES
A pastor went out one Saturday to visit his
church members. At one house it was obvious that
someone was home, but nobody came to the door
even though the pastor had knocked several times.
Finally, the pastor took out his card and wrote
"Revelations 3:20" on the back of it,
and stuck it in the door.
{Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If
anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will
come in to him and dine with him and him with
me.}
The next day, the card turned up in the
collection plate. Below the pastor's message was
the notation "Genesis 3:10".
{I heard your voice in the garden, and I was
afraid, because I was naked; and I hid myself.}
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Pattie's Picks
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Twila
Paris http://www.twilaparis.com/main.htm If
you don't know much else about me, you probably
know that Twila Paris is my ultimate, all-time
favorite singer/songwriter! She has this new web
site that I discovered quite by accident, but
it's a great place to look! It's linked with her
new album and devotional book, both entitled
Perennial (both of which are well worth looking
into if you want worshipful music and good
devotions for encouragement). I think this site
is wonderful, even though it loads a little
slowly with some of the full-page graphics.
MailBlock
~ Free E-Mail Address Remove Databa...
(www.mailblock.com) Are you tired of junk mail?
Well, this site says that they can block
legitimate marketing e-mail from your e-mail
address for free. I can say that I blocked it
from two screen names on our AOL account, and no
more of the money-making scheme e-mail, but we
still get the (pardon me) sex-related e- mail. I
think it's worth a gander, though, if you're
interested in blocking junk e-mail.
Colorado
Christian Web Resource Guide (http://www.churchontheweb.com/colorado/)
Shannon (JoyfulArt) sent this link to me, and
this site includes a link to the Sarah's Tent web
site, in addition to many multitudes of other
resources in Colorado. I was impressed with it
and could have spent more time there. Check it
out!
If you have any web sites you would like to
recommend, please send them to PattieRWR (Pattie)
We'll be happy to write reviews for the
newsletter!
Joy In The Kitchen is an extension of Sarah's
Tent An online ministry devoted to gathering
together God's silent warriors, the wives of
pastors and ministers of all denominations and
cultural backgrounds, as well as their families,
for fellowship, support, laughter and prayer. Isa
51:1-2 / Isa 54:2-3 / Heb 10:24-25
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