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Get the winning recipe from the Chili Cook-Off

9/18/2012

On September 16, we tried 8 different chili recipes and voted on the best one. Last year's champ Carol Swanson took the year off to make sure someone else had a chance for the title. This year, Joyce Macfarlane's chili took first place. We're grateful for all the folks who donated a recipe of their best batch and for those who put on the event. The proceeds raised will be given to the Facility Enhancement fund to put finishing touches on the back of the sanctuary.

Try Joyce's chili at your house, now that the weather has turned to fall!

Scarecrow Chili from Taste of Home

2 celery ribs, chopped
1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 can (46 ounces) tomato juice
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed tomato soup, undiluted
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 to 2 tablespoons brown sugar
3 bay leaves
Salt and pepper to taste
2 cups elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
Directions
In a Dutch oven, cook the beef, celery and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the tomato juice, tomatoes, beans, soup, water, chili powder, brown sugar, bay leaves, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes.

Stir in macaroni. Cook, uncovered, 5 minutes longer or until heated through. Discard bay leaves before serving. Yield: 16 servings (4 quarts).

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Bocce Ball Charity Challenge a Success!

9/9/2012

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On Saturday, September 8, First Presbyterian hosted the 2nd Annual Bocce Ball Charity Challenge Tournament. Teams from the church joined up with the Families Exploring Down Syndrome (FEDS) group for a great day of lawn bowling, friendship, and sunshine! For the second year in a row, the team from DFE Fire took top prize and gave the prize money to the FEDS group. FEDS will use the $1200 to support Club 21, a community gathering place for young adults with Down syndrome. First Pres is grateful to our anonymous giver for supporting this event with a 3:1 match for every dollar, through our unCommon Mission program.

Thanks also to all the judges, grillers, and organizers who made the day a resounding success! Chilly temperatures quickly made way for sunshine, which resulted in a few unexpected sunburns!

Parker starting his bocce lessons at a young age.

Emma and Diane enjoyed getting to know each other during the tournament.

Dyson made his first appearance at church and was a big hit with everyone.

DFE Fire presenting the winning check to FEDS bocce coaches Lucy and Frank.

Linda and Lisa discovered that bocce just might be their game!

Grilling up a storm to feed the hungry players

Joe and Parker chased that palina ball all over the lawn!

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The Winning Goodfellow Doll is...

9/4/2012

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Judy Webb shows off the winning doll.

...the Scottish Lassie. Dressed by Ann Hamilton and named "Heather" after her daughter, this doll was the winner in the congregational vote for best dressed doll. The dolls were displayed on August 26 in Fellowship Hall, where worship also took place during the final phases of construction in the sanctuary. We were able to offer a blessing to the dolls, those who made their beautiful clothes and the children who will receive them this Christmas. Goodfellow Dolls are given out each holiday season to needy children in the area so that they can enjoy a wonderful Christmas gift, made with love.

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Get the winning recipe from the Chili Cook-Off

Bocce Ball Charity Challenge a Success!

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