Yummm...cookies!

the Christmas Cookie Cookout was super fun. The turnout was great, with many new faces and some returning from college for break! All the cookies were really tasty, but there were some that shined above the rest.

The First-Day-of-School classic (chocolate chip) - Chrissy
The Italian Bakery knockoff (non-chocolate chip cookies) - Deb
Hey! That's not a cookie! - Rachel S
Best Over-all - Katie

Thanks for coming out and joining us! And congrats to the winners - your cookies were super yummy.


-jen

Faith in Practice

If a brother or sister is without clothing or in need of daily food, and one of you says to them, 'Go in peace, be warmed and be filled' and do not give them what is necessary for their body, what use is that? Even so, faith if it has no works, is dead, being by itself. James 2:15-17

On Saturday, November 29, eleven of us from YAM went down to Camden for the morning to serve a hot breakfast to those in need. We also handed out coats, blankets, and warm clothes, painted ladies fingernails, and had the opportunity to talk and pray with many of those who came through the doors. What joy to be able to serve together.

What's a Christmas season without cookies?

The First Annual Christmas Cookie Cook-off is an opportunity to show off your mad baking skills. On December 16, 2008, at 7:30 pm, bring your cookies to 105 Evans Rd, Marlton. We'll have a contest to judge who really makes the best cookies. If you don't bake, don't worry! It's a great time to learn, or to come and fellowship with other young adults and sample some of the greatest treats from around the Mt. Laurel/Marlton area.

I woke up yesterday morning to find myself in December. How did this happen? I cannot be sure. November could not have possibly been a full 30 days in length. Yet, as I glance at my calendar, I can't deny the facts. Turkey month is over.

The After-Turkey After-Party was super fun. And super relaxing. After desperately trying to win while playing a little Wii (and failing at my attempt), I joined in on the movie-watching fun. Elf was first on the agenda. I've decided that no matter how festive I feel, I don't think I could ever bring myself to eat spaghetti, syrup, and M&Ms at the same time.

We then watched Polar Express. It's weird. I realize you all might not agree, but it is. The elves...they are creepy. But it was entertaining.

It was fun to have some of the college kids that are normally away there to join us. As a recent graduate, it's strange (not bad, just strange) being on this end of things - getting excited about people coming home instead of being the one waiting for break to come so I can come back to NJ. Eventually I'll get used to it.

I enjoyed November. It went by way too fast, but life tends to do that. Perhaps December will go by a little more slowly. One can only hope, because I need time to do some shopping...

jen