During the past week our church hosted teams from OMP and sent off a group from our own congregation. This morning during worship the pastor asked all who travelled on the mission trip to stand and be recognized. Then, he asked that anyone who helped in any way with the group that came to our church to stand. Both groups were applauded. Although I helped prepare a meal one night I chose not to stand. This was in part because I hate drawing attention to myself in groups. However, I also have problems at times with the idea that we need to acknowledge every little thing folks do. Aren't we supposed to be doing it to glorify God and not to be recognized? Don't get me wrong..... I see no problem with letting the congregation know which kids (and adults) went on the trip and commending them for their service. However, I'm just not so sure about the second group. What do you think? Do I sound like a curmudgeon?
My younger daughter tried another recipe last week. She changed it around just a bit while preparing it. Although it was good, we've thought of a few additional changes that would make it better. It was submitted to Simple & Delicious by Audrey Arno of Enid, OK.
Tropical Pie
1 can (20 oz.) unsweetened crushed pineapple
2 medium firm bananas, cut into 1/4-in. slices
4 oz. fat-free cream cheese, softened
4 tsp. sugar substitute equivalent to 4 tsp. sugar
2 cups reduced-fat whipped topping, divided
1 reduced-fat graham cracker crust (9-in.)
4 maraschino cherries, halved
2 Tbsp. chopped walnuts, toasted
Drain pineapple, reserving juice. Place sliced banana in juice; set aside. In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar substitute and 1 Tbsp. reserved pineapple juice until smooth. Fold in 1/4 cup whipped topping.
Drain bananas. Arrange half of bananas in bottom of crust. Carefully spread with cream cheese mixture. Top with pineapple, remaining bananas and whipped topping. Garnish with cherries and walnuts. Refrigerate for 4 hours. Yield: 8 servings.
Tropical Pie
1 can (20 oz.) unsweetened crushed pineapple
2 medium firm bananas, cut into 1/4-in. slices
4 oz. fat-free cream cheese, softened
4 tsp. sugar substitute equivalent to 4 tsp. sugar
2 cups reduced-fat whipped topping, divided
1 reduced-fat graham cracker crust (9-in.)
4 maraschino cherries, halved
2 Tbsp. chopped walnuts, toasted
Drain pineapple, reserving juice. Place sliced banana in juice; set aside. In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar substitute and 1 Tbsp. reserved pineapple juice until smooth. Fold in 1/4 cup whipped topping.
Drain bananas. Arrange half of bananas in bottom of crust. Carefully spread with cream cheese mixture. Top with pineapple, remaining bananas and whipped topping. Garnish with cherries and walnuts. Refrigerate for 4 hours. Yield: 8 servings.
6 comments:
OMG! YUM!! That's looks awesome. I've got to try that one. Thanks for sharing!! Blessings!
This is very much like banana split cake/pie that both my mom and my wife used to make, although this looks like a low fat/calorie version. Yum.
I think it's OK to recognize those who are going and sending but understand your decision to "sit it out." There's that thing in the Bible about how God knows the things you do in private and your reward is in heaven.
I think it is good to acknowledge this in a church service, though, because there are probably some people are in church to mark something off the check list, or maybe just "along for the ride." Maybe when they see people who are choosing to get outside of their comfort zones and be the hands and feet of Christ, their own hearts might be pierced to go deeper. Just a thought.
Yum on the pie tho' I'm full at the moment and can't get too worked up over anything else edible! :)
The kids loved The Lightening Thief. we have the set of books. Haven't seen Invictis yet. It's On Demand.
I agree with Bob in that it's good to recoginze good works, but I also agree with you that it's not the point of why we do things.
I think that you were right not to stand if that's how you felt, as too those who stood were equally right. I see nothing wrong in making choices that don't hurt others.
Have a nice day, Boonsong
You have a point about not needing to seek recognition. I agree with you on that.
And I won't be able to keep reading your blog if you keep sharing recipes like this!!1
I fully agree with you on the above point - I also prefer to go about these things quietly without the need for recognition. For children I think it is a different matter and recognition is often needed.
Tropical pie - yummmyyyy.
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