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