MARlLYN'S MESSAGE :

I an sorry that I have not been putting posts on.  At this time, I have some personal problems that I have to take care of.  Because of this, I will be putting posts on as I can.  I hope to have  Elmer's post on this week and I don't know what all.  I hope you understand.

At this time, I would appreciate your prayers.  I could really use them.

Blessings to you and yours,
Marilyn

MACEDON CENTER MUSEUM, STAGE

When I was at the museum, the lady asked if  I had ever been upstairs.  I said no.  So up we went.  The stage was built in the museum ( then school) in the 1900's/ The suit case is one used by a traveling stage actor or actress back in the early days.

                                         Stage

                                          Stage

                                          Seating

                                          Original light bulbs for the stage

                                          Stage lack

                                          heating system

FLOWERS

BLACK AND WHITE

I joined a camera club and found out that I have a lot of things on my camera that I didn't know I had.  One of the things is black and white so I had to check that out. 

OSPREY - 3 CHILDREN

The Osprey that we have been covering has 3 babies this year.  They are at the age where they will be learning to fly soon.

ANNA'S POST

After the men were elected ministers, there was a meeting at our house.  Emma, Eli's wife, wasn't feeling up to par so I told them to come to our house.  The men were in the living room and Emma, the other two ministers wives and I were in the kitchen. 

Eli was explaining their duties as ministers.  Usually the ministers study the Bible for a month or so before the ministering, but Eli asked if some one would volunteer to start sooner.  In out church service there are the Bishop and a least two ministers giving sermons.  Elmer and Eli looked at the other two and they had their heads down.  Eli looked at each of them. Eli looked at Elmer and Elmer shook his head yes. 

Elmer worried about his first sermon.  Eli told him what the subject was going to be and promised he wouldn't change.  Sometimes in church the Bishop will have one subject but when they get to church he feels the Lord wants a different subject so there is a change.  Also you do not take notes, for your sermon.  It all has to come from memory. 

When the others had left Eli told Elmer he had never known him to have a loss of words.  Eli also told Elmer that if he got up and went blank, he would step up and get him started.  Still Elmer worried.  We had out children come and do Elmer's chores, on the farm.  Eli told him to do his roof and siding jobs as he needed a break on studying.  Elmer did as told. We also prayed that the Lord will give him the wisdom on what to say.  The night before church, Elmer hardly slept.  The morning for church he hardly spoke on the way to service.  Of course I prayed and prayed.

So when the service started and it was Elmer's sermon, Elmer got up, started and then stopped.  I felt  for him.  Eli was about to get up to help Elmer, but Elmer continued.  When service ended Elmer asked me what he spoke about, he was so nervous he couldn't remember what he was saying.  I said, I couldn't tell him, I was to busy praying for him.  Eli heard us and came over and told us what Elmer's sermon was about. 

Last Sunday, Elmer had to do it again.  This time he wasn't worried.  He wasn't nervous as before.  Eli said the first sermon is the worst one for a first time minister.  Elmer remembered what his sermon was about. Even I could tell him what his sermon was about. 

Elmer didn't think you would be interested in this, but I think you would.

Trust God's Wisom,
Anna 

AFRICAN VIOLETS

These show the decorations that can be made with African Violets. 

ERIE CANAL BICYCLE GROUP

The Annual Erie Canal Bicycle Group came through our town.  They game through early this time so I missed most of the riders, but I did get a few.  Also, the place in our village for water and to rest.

JEAN'S CHOCOLATE CHERRY BARS

I was at Jean's house and she gave me one of these bars.  It was delicious.  I ended up eating three and telling her she has to put this recipe on here. If you are chocolate nut like I am, this is for you. Thank you Jean for sharing this recipe.

JEAN'S CHOCOLATE CHERRY BARS

Bars:

1 pkg devil's food cake mix
21-oz can cherry pie filling
1 tsp almond flavoring
2 eggs, beaten

Heat oven to 350 degrees.  Grease and flour 15 X 10" jelly roll pan or 9 X !3" cake pan. In large bowl, combine all bar ingredients.  By hand, stir until well mixed.  Pour into prepared pan.  Bake 350 degrees in jelly roll pan for 20-30 minutes or in 9 X 13 pan 25-30 minutes until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

Frosting

1 cup sugar
5 Tbsp margarine or butter
1/3 cup milk
1 cup (6-oz pkg) semi-sweet chocolate chips

In small saucepan, combine sugar, margarine, and milk.  Heat to boiling; boil 7 minutes, stirring constantly.  Remove from heat, stir in chocolate chips until smooth.  Pour over warm bars. Serve.

HERITAGE HALL
Please contact me at: lincolnlady1121@yahoo.com  I have information on the angel.  It is for sale.

Marilyn

HORSES

Horses I found out driving.  Most of them are Amish owned.

MACEDON ACADEMY -MACEDON CENTER, NY -TOYS & MORE

I also went to another school last weekend.  This school was once Macedon Academy in Macedon Center, New York.  It is now the Macedon Center Museum.  Here are some of the toys and other items that were in the museum.