Take the Plunge
(by Beth Sanchez and Shanna Beachy)
Have you ever had to take a "Plunge" in life? It might be plunging into the tasks of everyday life (caring for children, running errands, cleaning house etc.) Or it could be jumping into someone’s life a friend or family member and helping them in whatever way you can. Some day’s just getting out of bed seems to be a plunge!
We your MOPS coordinators; Beth Sanchez (1/3) and Shanna Beachy (2/4) definitely have had to plunge into life. Whether it has been from the loss of a loved one, job changes, moving, children, or making new friends; we have had to choose to plunge in head first and love others.
Even though it is sometimes easier to sit on the side lines and just live life; it is not as satisfying as truly plunging in and loving others as if our lives depended on it. Through all the junk in life we have had to love others and allow others to love on us. Life has been a journey sometimes good and sometimes difficult. We pray that this year God would help you choose to take a plunge by deeping friendships, striving to be the best wife and mom as you can be; and growing in your faith. May you truly be able to love as if your life depended upon it.
Take the Plunge!
2/4 Group starts Friday, September 14th
1/3 Group starts Friday, September 21st
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Refreshments:
Greek Veggie Dip (from Shanna Beachy)
1/2 cup mayo
8oz cream cheese (softened)
1/2t garlic salt
1/2 cup mayo
8oz cream cheese (softened)
1/2t garlic salt
Combine these 3 ingredients until smooth (I used mixer to get creamy blend) Spread over plate.
Cucumber
Cherry Tomato
Black Olives
Red Onion
Feta Cheese
Cherry Tomato
Black Olives
Red Onion
Feta Cheese
Dice up veggies and spread over dip. There are not exact amounts of veggies so you can do whatever you want - add/change whatever sounds good! Serve with crackers or pita chips. Yum!
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Peanut Butter Delights (from Beth Sanchez)
1 pkg of butterscotch chips
1 cup peanut butter
7 cups rice krispies
1 pkg of chocolate chips
Melt butterscotch chips and mix in the peanut butter. Add rice krispies to the mixture. Pour and spread into a 9x13 pan. Allow time to cool.
Melt butterscotch chips and mix in the peanut butter. Add rice krispies to the mixture. Pour and spread into a 9x13 pan. Allow time to cool.
While pan is cooling, melt pkg of chocolate chips. Spread over rice krispie mixture. Let the chocolate harden and enjoy!!
