LIFT Recipe Book

We're collecting recipes for our first LIFT Recipe Book. Please write or e-mail about 5 recipes to Mashelle M. by our January event. Thanks!! Can't wait to see all our favorite recipes collected in a recipe book!

First LIFT Recipe Book is being planned

Christmas Brunch

 

LIFT: December 11, 2013

Christmas Brunch with many yummy dishes. Thanks ladies!!
 

Ornament favors to take home.

Devotions with the history of several well known Christmas hymns

"Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign:
The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son,
and will call him Immanuel." Isaiah 7:14

Thank you to everyone that brought items for the
Juniata County Food Pantry

LIFT Christmas Brunch Tomorrow

We will be collecting items for the Juniata County Food Pantry

LIFT next week: Dec. 11

Joy to the world,

The Lord has come!

Let us REJOICE and be GLAD in it!

 

Please join us for our next LIFT event:

December 11

9:00am - 11:00am

Little Brunch, Much Celebrating

Each lady may bring a food to share for our Christmas brunch and social.

We also will collect donations for the Juniata County Food Pantry

(food, toiletry items, cleaning products, or money).

Things to Remember:
* Bring (optional) a small dish of food to share for our brunch, and food pantry items. Did I say optional? Yes, this is optional! :-)

* Reminder (even though it was over 60 degrees today!) that if the JC School District is delayed, we will start at 10:30. If they are canceled, we will cancel.

* Free childcare again by our AWESOME staff!! (donations welcome).

* We'll still have our "Sharing Table". You may bring something you think another LIFT mom would appreciate.

Seasonal Decorating For Less

“Seasonal Decorating For Less”

was our topic

during LIFT

on Wednesday

November 20.

Speaker Susan Penning

 

 

 

 

Susan Penning, creator of an inspirational and humorous frugal living website shared budget-friendly decorating, organizing and home improvement tips.

Visit her website

to learn more:

www.LivingRichOnLess.com

 

Here are 10 helpful tips Susan gave us: 

1. Don't Jump The Gun. Stores start to sell early, so stay away from these isles. You first need to get into the holiday stuff you already have. Figure out what you want to keep or get rid of. Then you're ready to shop. If you need motivation, buy one small item to put out (like a Christmas tea towel).
2. Shop After Season Sales. You now have a vision of what your house looks like and you know what you need for next year.
3. Shop the Cheapest Stores First. Often big department stores will have the same or similar items for much more than discount stores.

   

   "Too much stuff makes it hard for you
   and your family to focus on
   the true meaning of the season. "

   4. Set a Spending Limit And stick to it. 5. Keep It Simple. Don't go overboard with decorating. Stay in the word of God to help you guard yourself from materialism. Spend money wisely on a few things instead of a lot of trinkets. What is your focal point? Decorate that. Too much makes it hard for you and your family to focus on the true meaning of the season.

6. Go Old School. Decorate with a handcrafted historical item that you have or can make (paper snowflakes, popcorn garland, etc)
7. Think Locally. Go outside for pine cones, greens, etc. Buying locally, you will get a better/nicer selection that's often cheaper.
8. Use Your Decorations In A New Way. Spray paint can create a whole new look. Ornaments in a glass vase look nice too.

"Your decorations should work for more than one season."

9. Think Outside the Box & Make It Yourself. Cardboard, scrapbook paper, plastic, wrapping paper, fabric scraps, old jars, and wood pieces.
10. Make Seasonal Decor Do Double Duty. Your decorations should work for more than one season. Throw blankets, rugs, and pillows in reds and browns can go through fall and Christmas. Then you can focus on the season instead of worrying about changing decorations. This saves on storage as well.

Susan also provided us with a BONUS CRAFT!!

Thank you Susan!!

A Fun Time Creating A Simple Christmas Craft "for less"!!

Supplies:
* 2x6 board trimmed to 7” long, sanded

*5x7 Chalkboard Print  (printed for only $0.58 at Walmart!!)
Susan's free printables came from HERE. Find more on Pinterest "Christmas Chalkboards"

*Midwax Jell Stain (give a thicker paint look)

*Modge Podge (this is a glue and sealer in one that is safe on photos) Matte finish

*Paint brush

Susan had painted the boards for us. We sanded the edges of the wood to give an aged look.

Then we put the glue on the board, placed the print on top of the glue, and brushed more glue on top of the print! Dry. That's it!!

 

A Simple, Easy, Elegant, and Inexpensive Craft - PERFECT!!

Thank you to everyone that contributed to the Christmas Angel project again this year. We were able to bless two siblings in Juniata County this Christmas!

Christmas Angel Project

  SAVE THE DATE:
Next Month's LIFT is the SECOND Wednesday of the month

 

December 11

9:00am-11:00am

Little Brunch, Much Celebrating

Each lady may bring a food to share for our Christmas brunch. We also will collect donations for the Juniata County Food Pantry (food, toiletry items, cleaning products, or money).

****LIFT will be creating a cookbook in January. 

Please bring your favorite recipes (no more than 5)

or email the recipes to Mashelle

"Living Rich on Less" is topic of next event!

November 20

9:00-11:00am

Little Money,

Much Inspiration

Learn how to create the look you love for less. Susan Penning, creator of an inspirational and humorous frugal living website will share budget-friendly decorating, organizing and home improvement tips.

www.LivingRichonLess.com

Free Childcare. Free event.

Held at Lost Creek Mennonite Church, Mifflintown.

 

REMINDERS:

* If the Juniata County Schools are on a 2 hour delay, we will start at 10:30. If they are canceled, we will cancel.

* Free childcare again by our AWESOME staff!! (donations welcome).

* We'll still have our "Sharing Table". You may bring something you think another LIFT mom would appreciate.

* Don't forget to "LIKE" us on facebook and SHARE: "Juniata Ladies In Fellowship Together" (65 friends and counting)

Christmas Angel Project in Need

Can you give any of the following items that remain?
(only two items signed up for so far)
Please respond THIS WEEK.

Girl (age 4) - Pants size 6T
Girl (age 4) - Sweatshirt size 6/7...
Girl (age 4) - Shirt size 6/7
Girl (age 4) - Coat size 6/7
Girl (age 4) - Pajamas size 6/7
Girl (age 4) - Shoes size 12
Girl (age 4) - Toy

Boy (age 10) - Pants size 14/16
Boy (age 10) - Sweatshirt size large (14/16)
Boy (age 10) - Shirt size large (14/16)
Boy (age 10) - Underwear size large (14/16)
Boy (age 10) - Pajamas size large (14/16)
Boy (age 10) - Shoes size 6
Boy (age 10) - Socks (shoe size 6)
Boy (age 10) - Toy

**Please REPLY to Gretchen THIS WEEK! Go to www.facebook.com/JuniataLIFT for a link to message her. Or contact one of the other committee members.

THANK YOU!!

Pumpkin Craft

October 16

Little Stitching, Much Fall Décor

Each lady made a fabric pumpkin or two. With simple hand-stitching pumpkins of all shapes, size, and colors were made. All supplies were provided.

God carves and molds us into a unique shape

1. Choose Pumpkin

“But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.” 1 Peter 2:9

2. Plan: This May Seem Painful and Confusing

“Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” Philippians 1:6

“For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” Ephesians 2:10

3. Clean Inside: The Inside is a Mess

“The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it?” Jeremiah 17:9

4. Put in Light

“You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.” Matthew 5: 14-16

“For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light.” Ephesians 5:8

BE A VESSEL OF LIGHT FOR THE LORD

Judy led us in the steps to create our own pumpkin

Check out more pictures and up to date information on our facebook page: www.facebook.com/JuniataLIFT
 

Fabric Pumpkin Craft - October 16

Wednesday October 16,
9:00am Fellowship Time
9:30am - 11:00am

Little Stitching, Much Fall Décor
Come make a fabric pumpkin or two. Simple hand-stitching is all that is required. All supplies will be provided. FREE
            If you have these, bring: scissors, needle (with a large eye), hot glue gun. (label everything well). A lot will be provided!!
           You never have to bring anything.
           Additional pumpkins will be available at a small charge.
          DO NOT FEAR - if you can not do the hand stitches (just a little of it - I promise!!) we'll be there to help!!!
          OR - if you're still afraid (needles are scary) - you can come and chat and make our day cheery just by being there!!

Cupcake Party

There was a sweet start to our LIFT year on Wednesday, September 18.

The new year of LIFT began with a cupcake party. Christi Sensenig gave some cupcake decorating tips. Then each lady decorated a cupcake for our first-ever LIFT cupcake contest.

We started with sweet snacks - including a Cupcake Cake - Thanks Karen!!

A room full of lovely ladies.

Heather led us in an appropriate devotional that concentrated our thoughts on who our God is.


C - God is compassionate
Psalm 116:5 - The Lord is gracious and righteous, our God is full of
compassion.

U - Godʼs love is unfailing
Psalm 136 - ...His love endures forever (26 times)

P - God is pure/perfect
Habakkuk 1:13a (pure) Your eyes are too pure to look at evil...
2 Samuel 22:31a (perfect) As for God, his way is perfect; the word
of the Lord is flawless.

C - God is our conductor
Proverbs 3:5&6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not
on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him and
he will make your paths straight.

A - God is our anchor
Hebrews 6:19 We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm
and secure. *NO ONE IS HOPELESS WHOSE HOPE IS IN GOD!

K - God is kind
Titus 3:4-5 Living Bible (TLB)
4 But when the time came for the kindness and love of God our Savior to appear, 5 then he saved us—not
because we were good enough to be saved but because of his kindness and pity—by washing away our sins and giving us the new joy of the indwelling Holy Spirit,

E - God is our equitable judge
Psalm 96:10(NIV)
Say among the nations, “The Lord reigns.”
The world is firmly established, it cannot be moved;
he will judge the peoples with equity.

Christi demonstrated helpful
decorating techniques



This young guy got to help his mom add
icing to their cupcake!! Yummy!

Each lady got to decorate her own cupcake for our
first ever "LIFT Cupcake Contest"



Placing their votes for
"The Most Creative"
"The Most Beautiful"
and "Call Weis Bakery!"

Congratulations to: Michelle, Heather, Cheryl, Beth, Becky, and Laura (not pictured)

*****Mark Your Calendars Now*****


Wednesday October 16,
9:00 - 11:00am
"Little Stitching, Much Fall Décor"

Come make a fabric pumpkin or two. Simple hand-stitching is all that is required. All supplies will be provided.

Little Cakes, Much Icing



September 18 LIFT: Little Cakes, Much Icing

 September 18, 9:00am - 11:00am
at Lost Creek Mennonite Church, near Oakland Mills


Little Cakes, Much Icing

The new year of LIFT will begin with a cupcake party. Christi Sensenig will give some cupcake decorating tips. Then each lady may decorate a cupcake for our first-ever LIFT cupcake contest.   As always: You don't need to bring anything! Free childcare available by our trusted and experienced staff.

New LIFT Year About to Begin

September 18
Little Cakes, Much Icing
The new year of LIFT will begin with a cupcake party. Christi Sensenig will give some cupcake decorating tips. Then each lady may decorate a cupcake for our first-ever LIFT cupcake contest.

October 16
Little Stitching, Much Fall Décor
Come make a fabric pumpkin or two. Simple hand-stitching is all that is required. All supplies will be provided.

November 20
Little Money, Much Inspiration
Learn how to create the look you love for less. Susan Penning, creator of an inspirational and humorous frugal living website will share budget-friendly decorating, organizing and home improvement tips. Check out
LivingRichonLess.com

December 11
Little Brunch, Much Celebrating
Each lady may bring a food to share for our Christmas brunch. We also will collect donations for the Juniata County Food Pantry (food, toiletry items, cleaning products, or money).

****LIFT will be creating a cookbook in January. Please bring your favorite recipes (no more than 5) or email the recipes to Mashelle at
6moyers@centurylink.net

January 15
Little Note Cards, Much Encouragement
Have a case of the winter blues or know someone else who does? Come for a time of fellowship as we create note cards to share encouragement with others.

February 19
Little Time, Much Pampering
Come for a chance to pamper your feet, hands and/or face. Massages will be offered too. Everything will be provided.

March 19
Little Demonstration, Much Bubbles
Come learn how to make your own soap. Jen Stimeling will demonstrate the process she uses to make homemade soap.

April 16
Little T-Shirt, Much Up-Cycling
Come see how to make a simple purse, a necklace or a flower from a t-shirt. Please bring a t-shirt to use for this craft- some extras will be available.

May 21
Little Ideas, Much Sharing
Note time change: At 10:00, we will meet at the park in McAlisterville. Many of us preserve meat, veggies, fruits and/or herbs. Come share what foods you preserve and what methods work (or those that don’t work). Some childcare workers will be there. Please bring your own picnic lunch.

Vegetable Gardening Tips at May 15 LIFT

Gathering with friends at the final LIFT event of the season.

On Wednesday, May 15, our LIFT centered around “Veggie Gardening Tips”.
Although we were not able to meet at the park due to rain and cold weather, we enjoyed our time together at the church.




"Year In Review" game! Congrats Lyndsay!

Judy began the event with a fun “Year In Review” game. Contestants could use three life lines to help them answer questions about this past year.

How well would you have done? Some questions included:

1. In November, what kind of ideas did we share?

2. We were able to "Call Her (and him) Blessed" through the THIS project by supporting two children within Juniata county.
3. Who decorated for our Christmas brunch with fresh smelling greens and poinsettias?

4. In January, Brenda Auker spoke about how to support a grieving friend. She said that most people need about HOW MANY years to grieve?
(1. Homemade Gifts, 2. Christmas Angel, 3. Maggie Shafferman 4. Two years)

We had our time of prayer and sharing.


Maggie Shafferman of Hunter's Run Nursery,
gave vegetable gardening and pest control tips.

Maggie Shafferman of Hunter’s Run Nursery gave us some vegetable gardening and pest control tips. She gave our “money” to those that knew answers to some of her gardening questions. Ladies were able to cash in their money for plants of their own!

Did you know there are 12 different soil types?
If you have clay soil, add organic material (compost, veggie scraps, grass clippings, leaves, and/or manure). Chicken and sheep manure are good to put on your gardens. It is best to put the manure on in the fall so it has time to decompose.

Did you know you should buy shorter veggie plants at the greenhouse?
Tall plants have been given more nitrogen. Shorter plants will not suffer as much from transplant shock.

Did you know the best time to water is from 6:00am-8:00am?
This is the best way to PREVENT DISEASES. When you water at night, you are helping to feed fungus that comes out at night. In the morning, plants are at their ready to grow point. But, water when your plants need it!!

When is the best time to plant your vegetables?
After May. Around a full moon. At this time, there would not be a threat of frost.

Our new LIFT year will begin on September 18.

Have a Safe and Fun Summer!!

SPREAD THE WORD:

LIFT will NOT MEET AT THE PARK tomorrow.

We will meet at the church instead.

Normal time: 9:00-11:00am with childcare provided.

Bring a snack if you can. SEE YOU THEN!!

Due to forecasted rain and cold tempertures, we thought it would be best to meet at the church.

Veggie Gardening Tips and Picnic

Final LIFT of the season:

  

Veggie Gardening Tips & Picnic

Wednesday, May 15
9:00am - ?

We will meet at the park by the Juniata County Library. Maggie Shafferman of Hunter’s Run Nursery will give us some vegetable gardening and pest control tips. Some childcare workers will be there. Please bring your own picnic lunch.

In the case of rain we will meet at the church.
Any changes will be sent in an e-mail and posted of facebook.
www.facebook.com/JuniataLIFT

Blast From the Past:
In 2010, Maggie came to teach us about planters before we assembled our own.
 We were happy to have her speak in 2011 and now in 2013!!

Lovely in 2010 - Lovely now :-)