August 2016

Reminder!!!!

We are on Summer Break: 

we are NOT meeting in August

July 2016

 

 July minutes:
~ The McKee family volunteered their yard for an outdoor Co-Ed (bring-your-own-dinner) Diner Bonfire!
~Adrienne baked a Hot Milk Sponge Cake (from 1980's Better Homes & Gardens book)
~There were 11 & 1/2 (maybe I should just call it 12?) in attendance, (one new person- Leo) thanks for coming, everyone!
~Dues this month went to Elizabeth Wesson & Samuel Wesson they went on a mission trip to Spain.
~No door prize.
~Summer Break: we are NOT meeting in August
~You can find MORE photos on our Facebook group. =)

 

 

(The trick to make the whipped cream last a long time: beat 1c Cream until soft peaks form, then add 1/4c. Sour Cream, and finish beating. I popped the cake in the fridge for 1-1.5 hours before serving, and it looked great....They say it would last/look good even longer if you popped the cake in the freezer for 30m to 1h (to set it)....)

June 2016

Holahoop ring toss (harder than it sounds!)

June minutes:
~ The McKees volunteered their yard for an outdoor Co-Ed game night, with a bonfire!
~4 games were played:
     1) Holahoop Ring Toss (harder than it sounds!)
     2) Marshmallow Race
     3) Fill the Bottle (a water toting relay race)
     4) Corn Hole
~We had pot luck cookies & roasted marshmallows
~There were 10 in attendance, one new person: thanks for coming, everyone!
~Dues this month went to Peter & Maggie Sample-  as they Pastor/missionary a small town Church.
~No door prize.
~It was decided that the July meeting would also be out of door, and co-ed- but a Dinner, not a game night.
~You can find MORE photos on our Facebook group (here). =)

Fill the Bottle (a water toting relay race)

Would you guess  that these guys were carrying paper cups of water?

Marshmallow Race

 

Getting ready for Corn Hole

May 2016 part 1

May minutes:
~ The Hunters hosted, and we had fun at the
Dallas Arboretum
~ the Theme was Anne of Green Gables, so we all shared a few short-ish readings & poems!
~ Dues this month went to:  Apache Creek Deaf & Youth Ranch (You know, the camp that Elizabeth Hunter worked at last Summer?)  http://www.apachecreek.us/
~ 4 Ladies where in attendance- small but good.   =)
~The door prize was provided by Suzi Beeman.
(Thank you, Mrs. Bee!)
~We sent cards to: Craig & Debbie at Apache Creek Deaf & Youth Ranch

We took lots of photos, only a few are below, find many more lovely photos on our Facebook group (HERE), and Faith's blog post (HERE).

May 2016 Part 2

Did you miss our Anne of Green Gables picnic? Wish you could have been there, but here's some pictures to make up for your absence.  (More photos here and here)

My favorite blooms

Adrienne and Elizabeth Thinking with Einstein

Debbie and Adrienne posing

Our Group selfie

April 2016

 

 April minutes:
~ We had fun at our Pot-Luck Salad Dinner!
~ Dues this month went to sponsor Hannah Hale in the Raffa Run
~ 8 Ladies where in attendance  =)
~ A short time of prayer was had.
~ The door prize was provided by Sharon Hunter.
~ A HUGE thank you to Suzi Beeman who provided the location.  =)

~Next Month: the Hunters will pick the date/time/location/agenda.  (Thank you!)

Pineapple Lush Cake   (recipe HERE)

http://pearls-in-the-kitchen.blogspot.com/2016/04/pineapple-lush-cake-recipe-too.html

March 2016

No 10:24 Society meeting this month....see you in April!

 

February 2016

February minutes:
~ We had fun, Debbie and Adrienne taught Sharon to play the McKees new game "iota"...that was fun, and Sharon won!  =)
~Dues this month were diapers & blankets, and will be delivered to Raffa by Sharon Hunter
~A short time of Prayer was had
~3 ladies were in attendance =)
~Pot-Luck Refreshments...Valentine theme!
~The door prize was provided by Sharon Hunter, and it was decided that it would be kept and given next meeting.
~Debbie & Adrienne McKee provided the location.
~We sent a Valentine card to Elizabeth Hunter, and a Sympathy card to the Wesson Ladies.

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Take note: We are looking for someone to provide the location & play hostess for the March meeting- they can choose the date & time that is best for them. (the evenings of the 21st & 22nd would be best for the McKees) 

January 2016

FYI: This meeting is the Hebrews 10:24 Society's marks our 2nd year together!!!

January minutes:
~Carmen Rockett came and taught us how to make Art Journal and Altered Book COVERS.
~Dues this month went to Only a Servant Ministries  http://www.onlyaservant.org/
~A short time of Prayer was had
~4 ladies were in attendance =)
~Pot-Luck Refreshments...Mmm!
~The door prize was given to Carmen
~Debbie & Adrienne McKee provided the location.
~We sent a Get Well card to Suzi Beeman
~More Photos (including the finished projects) can be found on the Facebook group. =)

Photo by Carmen Rockett

Photo by Carmen Rockett

Photo by Carmen Rockett

  

Dry project with craft dryer or blow dryer between each step. =)

1. Apply Gesso with a straight edge tool like a discarded gift card. Dry project. 
2. Apply ephemera (paper items you are using for keepsakes) with liquid matte acrylic medium. Dry project. 
3. Add texture and focal pieces with stencil and modeling paste or glue other items like metal trinkets, buttons, string, lace, and more. 
4. Spread paint with "dry brush" technique or finger using chosen color scheme in random patterns or other pattern. Also use paint for more visual texture. 
5. Add accents and additional visual texture with stamps and ink. 

Step 1: "paint" your surface with Gesso

Step 2: dry it...or let it dry

Step 3: "glue" your paper/fabric/lace down
(this was the fun part!)

Step 4: add paint...

...add paint...

...adding more paint. =)

Rub/dab/brush/wipe paint on & off until you like it!

Thank you SO much, Mrs. Rockett for coming over and teaching us!

Art Journal or Altered Book project

We are pleased to say that Carmen Rockett will be leading the January meeting! 
Carmen will be helping us learn to make Art Journal or Altered Book COVERS.  (If you have any questions, PLEASE ask.)(If this is not your thing, maybe you could volunteer to baby-sit for another lady who would like to come...)

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You can go more "basic" like Adrienne- with decoupage

(All you would need is 1.the book 2.pretty paper 3.pictures 4.Scissors and maybe a hair dryer.)

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Book: (This item is mandatory)

• Find a gift book with scripture or lovely quotes at Goodwill or other thrift store
• Purchase a (preferably spiral-bound) journal. Try to find one in which the pages are well-secured. Art sketch books work well.

Carmen Rockett will provide gesso, modeling paste, acrylic matte medium, and paints, along with some other odds and ends. Bring $2 per person to help cover the cost.

Adrienne is providing:

• Mod Podge

Supplies can be scrounged or purchased, as desired. No need to have every single thing on the list, but pull together what you can:

• Scrapbook papers
• pictures- from magazine, calendars, cards etc...or funny papers
• Burlap or fabric bits up to 12 inches square can be used
• Embroidery thread
• Twine, jute, or other artsy string
• Fabric glue
• Expired or used gift cards for spreading gel medium
• Paint spreaders (brushes, spouncers, foam brushes, putty knife)
• Hair dryer
• Buttons, trinkets, pretty odds and ends, feathers, ribbon, lace

One of Mrs. Rocketts books

Happy Birthday to us!

Dear Ladies,

Did you know that January is the Hebrews 10:24 Society's 2nd Birthday/Anniversary?!  It is! =)

I want to say thank you to all you wonderful ladies who have made our group what it is, and making it all possible.

I wish that I could tell you exactly how many dollars, how much food & how much cheer we have collected and re-distributed, but I can not.  But I can tell you that it has been a lot, and we are blessed to have put smiles on so many faces and ever so many hearts.

I pray that the Hebrews 10:24 Society will continue to fill a niche, and outlive our youngest members. And perhaps most of all, that we will continue to be what we started out to be: a blessing to many (including - if not especially - the attendees), without the division of politics, religion, race, or ideals- even just for one evening a month.

Love and hugs~

Adrienne McKee

Organizer, Secretary, Treasurer, Webmaster....

“.....And let us consider one another to provoke unto 

love and to good works:

Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more.....”

December 2015

December minutes:
~We enjoyed a Dutch Treat Brunch at Cracker Barrel  
~There were 5 in attendance ~one new lady, Sarah's friend Athena
~Dues this month went to Only a Servant Ministry .  (here)
~We sent cards to: Suzi Beeman, Elizabeth Hunter & Kathleen Smith.
~No door prize.

January:
~Carmen Rockett will be helping us learn to make Art Journal or Altered Book COVERS.