UMW Bunco Night

UMW will be hosting a Bunco Night on Thursday, January 26th at 7:00 PM in the parlor.  Come join us for a night of of fun and fellowship!  A sign-up sheet is on the UMW bulletin board.  If you would like to bring a desert or snack, please indicate that on the sheet. We hope to see  you there!

Baker's Bounty Cookbook Feature: #3

Pecan Pie Bars

1 c. sifted all-purpose flour
1/2 c. oatmeal, uncooked
1/4 c. packed brown sugar
1/2 c. butter, chilled
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3 eggs
3/4 c. light corn syrup

1 c. pecans, coarsely chopped
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. packed brown sugar
1 T. flour

Combine 1 cup flour, oatmeal and 1/4 cup brown sugar; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse brumbs. Press mixture into greased 9x9 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees for about 15 minutes. Beat eggs slightly; add corn syrup, pecans, vanilla, salt, brown sugar and flour; blend well. Pour over partially baked crust. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.

Kay Muehling

Thanksgiving For the Earth's Beauty

We give you thanks, most gracious God,
for the beauty of earth and sky and sea;
for the richness of mountains, plains, and rivers;

or the songs of birds and the loveliness of flowers.

We praise you for these good gifts, 

and pray that we may safeguard them for our posterity.

Grant that we may continue to grow

in our grateful enjoyment of your abundant creation,

to the honor and glory of your Name, now and for ever. Amen.


Book of Common Prayer/Book of Divine Worship

Baker's Bounty Cookbook Feature: #2

Quick & Easy White Chili

2 T. olive oil
2 chicken breasts, halved and cubed
1 medium onion, chopped
2 T. cumin
2 15 oz cans great northern beans, drained
1 15 oz. can white corn, undrained
1 16 oz. can chicken broth
1 4 oz. can green chilies
hot pepper sauce to taste (optional)
1/4 lb. monterey jack cheese, shredded (optional)

In a  Dutch oven, saute chicken and onion until chicken is tender and no longer pink. Add the cumin, beans, corn, chicken broth and chiliess. Bringto a boil. Reduce heat and simmer on low for 20-30 minutes. Serve with hot pepper sauce and Monterey Jack cheese.

From the kitchen of Lisa Wienecke

Baker's Bounty: #1

APPLE DIP
1 8 oz. package cream cheese, softened
1/2 c. brown sugar
1/4 c. granulated sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 pkg. English Toffeee Bits or Almond Brickle Chips
Apples slices, cheese sticks or crackers for dipping

Blend first four ingredients. Add bits or chips. Use as a dip for apple slices, cheese sticks or crackers.

Submitted to the Baker's Bounty cookbook by: Sylvia Wennlund

Meds for Senegal

Ben Adams is planning to go visit his daughter Abby in The Gambia, West Africa, in January. He plans to combine the trip with some time visiting some United Methodist endeavors in neighboring Senegal with Karen Ujereh.  Karen spoke at Baker a few years ago and currently coordinates UMC initiatives in Senegal from her home in Avon, Indiana. He is arranging to take several sun ovens and fill them with over the counter medicines. UMW women have approved the funds for one oven and UMW Men for another. We are encouraging all circle to collect the following medicines at their November or December meetings: Tylenol (acetominophene), Ibuprofen, calcium and multi-vitamins for adults and children.
     Thank you for supporting this mission and Ben’s trip!

News From the District

United Methodist Women are awesome. We are on the cutting edge of world affairs as they pertain to women, children and youth.  Leymah Gbowee, one of the three female winners of the Nobel Peace Prize for 2011, was a speaker at the Women's Division Board of Director's meeting on Friday, October 7th in New York.  Ellen Johnson-Sirleafs, one of our own was also a winner. Abigail Disney, producer of Pray the Devil Back to Hell, which featured Leymah Gbowee story, was at the board meeting on Saturday to talk about her new project Women, War and Peace which begins airing on PBS on October 11, 2011. We have much to be proud of, but we also have much to do.

Our Circles

Baker Memorial United Methodist Church is blessed to have seven circles. The women in our UMW groups span the ages from tweens on up.  Meeting information is listed in the Sunday church bulletin and in the Carillon newsletter.

Sarah Circle: This circle of retired women is chaired by Joan Arteberry Zavitz. Meetings take place on the 4th Wednesday of the month at 12:30 pm (3rd Wednesday in November and December) in the church parlor. 

Ruth Circle: Mary Linebarger chairs this lively circle for working and retired women. On the 4th Wednesday of the month at 7:00 pm. This circle meets in members’ homes for a program and dessert. 

Lydia Circle: Chaired by Pam Stare, this is a circle of working women. Meetings take place on the last Tuesday of the month in the evenings at the discretion of the member hosting the event. In addition to their meetings, this Circle hosts a “Group Birthday Party” at the Illinois Youth Center on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. (This is an optional mission for members who have fulfilled IYC volunteer requirements.) 

Esther Circle: Mandy Hale & Danielle Wukitsch co-chair this circle of busy young women. They gather the 4th Monday of the month at various locations in the area. This circle provides fellowship and friendship as well as service to the congregation and community. 

Phoebe Circle: Chaired by Kristin Fischer & Sharon Wadelin, this circle of women is primarily made up of mothers of tweens, teens and college aged kids. Meetings take place at the church on the second Tuesday of the month from 9:30 to 11:00 am. 

Miriam Circle is a girls circle made up of young ladies from grades 4-8.  They are sponsored by Jennifer Swenson and Sarah Harwick. Meetings will be the 3rd Sunday of the month beginning at 12:30 (with an optional sack lunch prior at noon). The girls’ focus is service projects, programs and fellowship.  

Rebecca Circle is our newest circle, formed in August of 2010! This high school circle of young women will meet the 2nd Sunday of the month at 10:30 am. The adult sponsors for the circle are Paula Hall and Ginny Swiatek. The focus will be study and mission projects.