Inspirements, quotes and recipes from today!

Today was awesome!  I loved flying kites, tasting all that yummy food, seeing the youth learn more about the countries and features of Asia, and having some amazing connections...like Drew's comment about the words Good and God and Devil and Evil, and other awesomeness like that! 

Thank you for the sweet spirit that was there during our devotional, the way you guys support each other, and Madeline's fantastic oral presentation!  We are going to miss you and Tate, but have an awesome time in Florida!

A few announcements from today:
-Pre-trek fun on Friday night at 7 pm.   Contact Angie Moore for more info.
-Austin's birthday party on Sat from 12-3:30 at the Gilberts.  Wear clothes that can get dirty and wet!
-Upcoming youth summer camp on June 12-14.  Sounds like great fun!  Ask Aubrey Gilbert all about how to get registered.

Please reply at the bottom if you remember anything you want to share from today!

Maggie sent a quote and recipes.  Please send your recipes to me via email or in the reply section as well.  Today was amazingly delicious!

Drew's Egg Rolls
Wanton wraps
Finely chopped veggies (we used cabbage, chives, carrots, mushrooms)
Ground beef, cooked
Soy sauce (sprinkle on meat)

Mix meat and veggies together.  Place 2-3 tablespoons in the middle of wanton wrap and wrap as directed, using water to seal it closed.  Fry in hot oil for 1-2 minutes on each side.  Take out, drain, and place on paper towel.

Maggie's Quote

"Virtue provides an example for people to fallow; when it is not there, they miss it. It has always been the finest prize a person can win, and it always will be so. It is the noblest of all the good qualities a person can have.--The Wisdom of Solomon 4:2

Baptist Grasshopper Pie (made by Catholics and served to Mormons :)...)

Ingredients Edit and Save

Original recipe makes 2 - 9 inch pies

• 2 (9 inch) prepared graham cracker crust, chocolate
• 32 large marshmallows
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 tablespoon mint extract

• 2 teaspoons chocolate extract
• 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 3 drops green food coloring

1. In large saucepan combine marshmallows and milk. Stir over medium heat until the marshmallows are completely melted. Chill until mixture holds its shape when dropped from a spoon.
2. Slowly mix in the mint extract and chocolate extract and stir until all the ingredients are combined completely.
3. Beat the whipping cream in a chilled bowl until it forms stiff peaks. Gently fold whipping cream into marshmallow mixture. Add food coloring to desired color.
4. Spread into pie crust. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Be sure to refrigerate any leftovers.

    

   Here is the Chinese Chicken Fried Rice!! Enjoy!!

   Ingredients 

   Original recipe makes 2 to 4 servings 
5. 1 egg
6. 1 tablespoon water
7. 1 tablespoon butter
8. 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
9. 1 onion, chopped

• 2 cups cooked white rice, cold
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 cup cooked, chopped chicken meat
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1. In a small bowl, beat egg with water. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium low heat. Add egg and leave flat for 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from skillet and cut into shreds.
2. Heat oil in same skillet; add onion and saute until soft. Then add rice, soy sauce, pepper and chicken. Stir fry together for about 5 minutes, then stir in egg. Serve hot.    

 

        

APR: Master

GEO-CONQUEST: MASTER CLASS

Do the inspirements in all three sections to help you gain mastery in Geo-conquest!

SECTION 1: GEO-CHALLENGE GAME!

Come with at least 10 relevant question cards for our game!

SECTION 2: BOOK DISCUSSION:

Read “Gladys Aylward: The Little Woman” by Gladys Aylward.  Highlight your favorite parts!

Do a project based on the book that is personally meaningful

SECTION 3: CULTURAL APPRECIATION ACTIVITY!

We will have a guest speaker this week!  Come prepared to learn, ask questions, and enjoy!

**BONUS MASTER CLASS ACTIVITY!**

We will be watching “Inn of the Sixth Happiness” after class and will probably not be done until 5 pm.  It is a long movie.  Please only stay if you are interested in watching the movie to make it an enjoyable experience for those who do want to watch it…thanks!  You can bring snacks to share and I will provide some Asian treats, just not sushi!

APR: Journeyman Inspirements

GEO-CONQUEST: JOURNEYMAN CLASS

-Do the inspirements in all 3 sections to develop your ability to look at things Geographically-

SECTION 1: MAPS AND TIMELINES

DO THE FOLLOWING:

Bring 2 timeline dates from Asia from 1300-1750 and add Gladys Aylward to your timeline

Make a map of Asia with at least 10 features or fill out the map with all the locations it specifies on the side at: http://www.docstoc.com/docs/110722916/UNIT-6-ASIA-Outline-Maps_-08-09

SECTION 2: GEOGRAPHY SKILLS

            Choose a way to present information on a country or subject in Asia--animals, religions, plant life, occupations, political differences, chess tournaments held there, music contrast, famous buildings!

SECTION 3: BIO FOCUS: GLADYS AYLWARD

I.  SEEK KNOWLEDGE:  

Read the following sites to gain an understanding of her life. Or any other sites you and your parents deem appropriate

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gladys_Aylward

http://justus.anglican.org/resources/bio/73.html

http://www.historymakers.info/inspirational-christians/gladys-aylward.html

http://www.ccminternational.org/English/who_said_that/gladys%20aylward.htm

Find at least 4 scriptures that you feel describe Gladys Aylward and write down the references.  Copy at least one scripture to share with the class.  Write a short reason why you feel it applies to Gladys Aylward and her story.

II.  GAIN UNDERSTANDING:. Do number one, and then choose one or more of the following to take your knowledge to understanding.

1. Everyone do the following:

*Choose a word that you think describes Gladys Aylward. Do a word study on it. (please do not do initiative) Write a brief explanation of why you feel this word best describes Gladys Aylward.

OR

*Do a graphic Summary of Gladys Aylwards life. Come prepared to share it. Remember to include a short moral and try to apply it to your life.

2. Then pick one or more of the following:

Choose one or more of the following:

*Research Glady's route from London to China. Map her route, and research the methods she used. Find a way to teach us about her travels.

*Research China (in addition to whatever country you chose above, unless you study two different things about it). Find a way to present that research to the group. You can make a map of China, Research the history or a famous location. You can write a report, or do a poster about China. You can compare China during Gladys Aylwards time to today and make a comparison chart.

*Compile a timeline of Gladys Aylwards life. This can be in any form you choose, please include date and locations where applicable.

*Write a short story, poem, song etc or draw a picture about Gladys Aylward's initiative.

*Why do you think that the people named her “Ai-weh-deh,” which means “Virtuous One.”

Research, Ponder and record your ideas. Come prepared to share your thoughts with the class.

            My project for understanding #2 is: _________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

III.  INTELLIGENCE: Now apply what you have learned into a project.  Select from one of the following or choose your own!

*Ponder about this quote from Glayds Aylward:

“I wasn't God's first choice for what I've done for China.... I don't know who it was... It must have been a man.... a well-educated man. I don't know what happened. Perhaps he died. Perhaps he wasn't willing... and God looked down... and saw Gladys Aylward.... And God said, “Well, she's willing.' ”

Have you had a time in your life when you thought that you were not the one who was “meant”   to do something, but knew it was something you had to do! Journal about that time in your life, and show it to your parent or running partner.

*Have you been inspired to teach the gospel to others, and had to do something difficult to spread the gospel? Maybe you didn't have to travel to foreign lands, but had to do “foreign” things? Journal about that experience and remember the difficult times or situations, along with the beneficial times and situations. Show it to your parent or running partner.

*Teach a FHE about Glayds Aylward and/or her initiative and/or the other characteristics you feel describe her to your family.

            My project for creating intelligence is: _____________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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