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Thurmont united Methodist Church’s

Clothes Closet Christmas Open Tickling Our Tastebuds

House by Denise Valentine

On Monday, Courtesy Photo
December 7, 2015, Hello, everyone. That stretch of warm weather that we experienced prior
the Clothes Closet to Christmas made it difficult for me to get myself into the Christmas mood.
Ministry at Thurmont Then I stopped to think about people in warm climates who celebrate every year
United Methodist without the typical winter cold that we deal with. Christmas is not dependent on
Church hosted their
annual Christmas Open the temperature outside, it’s dependent on the feelings we have inside ourselves. I
House. One hundred hope you had a wonderful Christmas.
twenty-nine families The recipe that I am sharing this month was found on the internet and used for
visited with ninety-three a Pampered Chef party that I did for my daughter, Samantha, this summer. We
children, birth through used one of our new baking/cooking pieces for the demo, but you probably have a
sixth grade. Of the similar size baking dish in your cupboard.
ninety-three children, I hope you enjoy this simple and versatile recipe for one of your gatherings. I
childcare was provided wish you and your family a very Happy New Year.
for fifty-nine children,
ages birth through age
four. A program and activities was provided for thirty-four children, grades
K-6th. There was a total number of three hundred eighty-two people visiting
the Open House.
There were sixty-two volunteers from church who helped provide a
Christmas program and shopping for clothing, coats, baby items, stuffed
animals, toys, Christmas items, and toothbrushes. Each family received a Cherry Crack
bag containing laundry detergent, dish soap, paper towels, toilet paper, soap,
shampoo, and toothpaste.
The staff of the Clothes Closet Ministry was blessed to share with so many. Ingredients
1 can of Grands biscuits, quartered
I am only one, but I am one. I cannot do everything,
but I can do something. And I will not let what I 2 tablespoons butter, melted
cannot do interfere with what I can do. 1 can cherry pie illing*
~ Edward Everett Hale
1/3 container cream cheese frosting, melted


Directions
Making life better for Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In your baking dish (approximately 8-9


inches in diameter and 2 inches deep), pour the melted butter. Spread
residents and co-workers the pie illing over the butter. Place in microwave and heat on high for 3-4

minutes or until bubbly. Meanwhile, quarter the biscuits. Remove casserole
from microwave and lay biscuit pieces evenly over fruit.


Bake for 16-20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven and lip
Whether looking for vibrant living or a rewarding onto serving platter, and pour melted frosting over top. The biscuits will
kind of separate and appear to be “cracked.”
career, Country Meadows offers retirement
lifestyle options and a wide variety of job *Substitute your favorite lavor of pie illing.

opportunities. All within a family atmosphere,
many residents and co-workers say spending time
with each other is the best part of their day.



Stop by anytime or visit us online today for resident
information or career opportunities.
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