Super Bowl Munchies and Thankful for Community

Every Sunday evening we share a meal with our community of believers. It is so important for us to not only to reach out to unbelievers, but to take time to nourish our own souls as well. We don't have a particular study or agenda since we are all in other Bible studies, but instead we use this time to encourage one another, give and take advice, laugh, share struggles and needs, and even pray for whatever is at hand. We appreciate the Lovelace's, Crumpler's, Joyner's, (almost) Tyner's, Braddy's, Voskuil's, Kroll's, Kornegay's, and the Patterson's for their positive influence, accountability, and encouragement to Cole and me.

I remember being anxious when Cole and I committed to MUSC about leaving our communities in college and starting over here in Charleston. We immediately started praying for friends and a community of believers, because we knew how vital that had been to our faith. I'll be honest and say that I prayed pretty much unexpectedly, not believing we could have a community as great as the ones in college. But, the Lord had greater things in mind, and we have been blessed with a great group of friends, that extends way beyond this list above! Thanks be to God!

"We loved you so much that we were delighted to share with you not only the 

gospel of God but out lives as well, because you had become so dear to us." 

-1 Thess. 2:8

" They devoted themselves to the apostles teaching and to the fellowship, 

to the breaking of bread, and to prayer...They broke bread in their homes and 

ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people.

 And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved." 

-Acts 2:42, 47

"Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. 

And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. 

Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, 

but let us encourage one another, and all the more as you see the Day approaching." 

-Hebrews 10:23-25

Last night, we shared our meal over the Super Bowl. Here are the munchies I took to share...

Summer Sausage, Cheddar Cheese, Ritz (I was so bummed the grocery store didn't have the football shaped ones!), and Raspberry Honey Mustard Sauce...always a hit!

Molly recommended these Peanut Butter Granola Bars to me, and I have been awaiting an occasion to make them. I was able to throw them together quickly this evening. I ended up tripling the recipe so Cole and I could have them for snacks this week. Yum!!

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup honey
• 1/4 cup natural peanut butter
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 cup crisp rice cereal
• 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1/4 cup dried fruit (I used craisons)
• I added chocolate chips :)

Directions

1. In a small saucepan over medium, heat honey, peanut butter, and butter. Stir until loosened and smooth, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in cereal, oats, and dried fruit. Wait another few minutes and add in chocolate chips. 
2. Drop mixture by the tablespoon into mini paper cupcake or candy liners. Place on a rimmed baking sheet, and refrigerate until set, about 15 minutes.