Healthy Recipes - Warm Winter Meals

North Coast District Parish Nurse

Healthy Recipe of the Month

November 2009

Festive Fruited Yams

Makes 8 servings

This sweet low-fat recipe makes an excellent side dish or dessert and is an opportunity to boost your immune system and cancer-fighting capacity over the holiday season.

Ingredients
4 yams or sweet potatoes, peeled
1 large green apple, peeled and chopped
1 cup fresh cranberries, or 1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup raisins
2 tablespoons sugar or other sweetener
1/2 cup orange juice


Preheat oven to 350°F. Cut yams into 1-inch chunks and place in a large baking dish. Top with apple, cranberries, and raisins. Sprinkle with sugar or other sweetener, then pour orange juice over all. Cover and bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until yams are tender when pierced with a fork.

Nutrition Information available here>

Courtesy of the Cancer Project Recipe by Jennifer Raymond, M.S., R.D.
Cancer Project Recipe of the Week Archive

Suggestions Welcomed...

As you can tell there have been significant changes for our church's internet presence. We are now on Facebook and even have a Twitter account. Not really sure what we will do with them, but they are there. Coming soon our weekly bulletin will be re-designed and will be made available to the right of the most current post. It even has links to YouTube videos and other info if relevant.But do not worry a simple to read and print version will be also be available.

At the bottom we have puzzles, the cartoon Church Mice and games. You can check out what is going on with the United Methodist Church's news, get District news and access the church calendar (coming soon).


We are trying to capture your needs and wants. WOW. Yes, it is a lot of work. But we are not done yet. For the bible says

"For I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus." Philippians 1:6

Each day as we strive to gain our victory in Christ let us help to grow and encourage this world. Feel free to comment, suggest topics for discussion and get you and your friends involved.

What would you like to see? What are you curious about? Do you have a favorite story? Email it to us.

The Army of the Lord

A friend was in front of me coming out of church one day, and the preacher was standing at the door as he always is to shake hands. He grabbed my friend by the hand and pulled him aside.

The Pastor said to him, "You need to join the Army of the Lord!"

My friend replied, "I'm already in the Army of the Lord, Pastor." Pastor questioned, "How come I don't "see you except at Christmas and Easter?"

He whispered back, "I'm in the secret service."

Annual Apple Dumpling Sale

Tasty, flaky, hot apple dumplings. Every fall the United Methodist Women of Maple Hts UMC homebake the most delicious treats of the season. Don't miss out a wonderful treat. And did you know that it is widely rumored that this freeze exceptionally well; you can enjoy them anytime you like right in your own home.

Dates: October 10, 17, 24, 31 & November 3, 7, 14

Pickup Times: 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm on Saturdays
9:00 am to 2:00 pm on Election Day only (Nov 3)

Price: $2.75 each

Dumplings will be available in foil pans of 1, 2, 3, 4 or 6

To Order:
Call Church at 216-663-8438 Mon, Wed or Friday 1:30 pm to 5:00 pm
or 216-663-6868 Tues & Thursday 1:30 pm to 5:00 pm

Sugar Free dumplings are available upon request

The Maple Hts UMW thank you for your support. The proceeds from this and other tasty offerings go to fund many worthwhile causes.

PANCAKES - Good Eats, Great Cause

Join us Saturday. Sept 26, 2009 from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm.
Eat in or get it TO GO

Walk to Bethlehem - Details

The North Coast District's Wellness Ministry is conducting a 'Walk to Bethlehem' competition between churches. Miles are scaled up for smaller churches so that they're on an even playing field with larger churches). Anyone interested? Here are the ways you can earn miles to help you on your journey.

Maximum Daily Miles
*30 minutes of exercise = 1 mile Maximum per day= 2 miles
( 30 minutes at one time---or in two 15 minutes periods in the same day)
If you use a pedometer---use your actual mileage, no maximum
*30 minutes of prayer = 1 mile Maximum per day 2 miles
*30 minutes reading the Bible = 1 mile Maximum per day 2 miles
*5 fruits and vegetables in one day = 2 miles Maximum per day 2 miles

Maximum Weekly Points
*Christmas church activity = 3 miles Maximum per week= 6 miles
Examples------Caroling, participating in a church Christmas program, taking dinner to a shut-in, volunteering at community meals, etc. Be creative!
*Inviting someone to worship = 3 miles Maximum per week= 6 miles
*Taking someone to worship = 3 miles Maximum per week = 3 miles
*Losing one pound a week = 1 mile

Maximum Points for the entire Walk
*Quitting smoking = 15 miles
(miles given after no cigarettes for 1 month) don't start so that you can quit!!!)
*Obtaining 2009/10 season flu shots = 15 miles
*If quit smoking AND get flu shots---add an additional 10 miles
*Losing 12 or more pounds over the length of the walk = additional 10 miles
*Volunteering at the Nehemiah Mission = 15 miles
*Attending Orchard Path church = 15 miles

Announcements

September 20, 2009

- An up-to-date Youth Schedule is now online.

- The 2009 calendar is on the bulletin board outside the office. Please put all of your activities on the calendar.

- The flower calendar is also outside the office. If you'd like to contribute toward flowers for a special day, please sign up.

- The Movie Club has started again. See Beverly if you'd like to enjoy a movie, conversation and dinner.

-Bible Study is Monday evenings at 7 pm with Rev. Ralph Fotia, our resident Bible scholar. Join us in the church parlor and get immersed in the Word.

-Attention All Parents & Children: Bible stories and singing will be held for all children immediately following the worship service, led by our Director of Music, Amy Cook. Suggested ages are 4 years old through 6th grade. Get your snacks in the parlor and meet us back in the santuary.

-Youth Services are scheduled to begin Saturday, November 7th. There will be music, games, and righteous worship. If you are interested in assisting in any phase of this new endeavor, please call the church with your contact information or Stephanie at (216) 376-2084.

-Flu Shots will be given Friday, Oct. 23, 1:00 – 3:00 pm at the Maple Heights Senior Center. For more information see bulletin.

-Celebrations: Update your birthday, anniversary and any other notable date with the office. Don't forget to make sure your address is correct. Read the full article.

-Walk to Bethlehem competition - any takers? Follow on Facebook. Bill Cook volunteered to be the representative from our church who will tally the results each week. Let's keep him busy.