First Presbyterian Church Breckenridge Texas events
Inserting nail into the cross!
The Maundy Thursday service is one of endings and beginnings. What began on Ash Wednesday is brought to a close here today What begins today does not end until the resurrection of Easter. Congregation members were invited to insert nails into the cross during Maundy Thursday services. At the end of the service, everyone departs in the darkness without benediction.
Services
During Easter services, Congregation members were invited to place flowers in the cross to replace the nails from Maundy Thursday. The flower covered cross was then placed outside in front of the church after services while the children hunted Easter Eggs. A very moving few days for the entire congregation.
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Recipes
This month's highlighted recipes include various bread recipes:
Flour Tortillas Recipe
- 4 cups (480g) bread flour
- 1½ tsp (9g) salt
- 2 tsp (8g) baking powder
- 1⅔ cups (400ml) hot water
- ¼ cup (60g) unsalted butter, melted
Instructions:
1. Mix flour, baking powder, and salt. Add water and butter; knead into a smooth dough. If sticky, add flour 1 tbsp at a time.
2. Divide into 12 balls, flatten slightly, flour both sides, and cover.
3. Roll each into an 8-inch (20cm) circle. Cook in a dry pan over medium-high heat: 1 min per side until golden spots appear. Keep warm under a towel.
Corn Tortillas Recipe
- 2 cups (240g) masa harina
- 1¼ cups (300ml) warm water
- ¼ tsp (1.5g) salt
Instructions:
1. Mix masa and salt. Add water gradually until dough feels like soft playdough.
2. Divide into 10–12 balls, keep covered.
3. Press or roll into thin rounds. Cook on a dry skillet over medium-high heat: 40–60 sec per side. Stack and wrap to keep warm.
Pita Bread Recipe
- 2¼ tsp (1 packet / 7g) active dry yeast
- 1 tsp (4g) sugar
- ¾ cup (180ml) warm water (100°F / 38°C)
- 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp (6g) salt
- 1 tbsp (15ml) olive oil
Instructions:
1. Activate yeast with warm water and sugar (5–10 min).
2. Mix flour and salt, add yeast mixture and oil. Knead 5–7 min until smooth.
3. Let rise 1 hour. Divide into 6–8 balls, roll into ¼-inch (6mm) circles.
4. Cook in hot skillet: 1–2 min per side until puffed. Wrap to keep soft.
Naan Flatbread Recipe
- 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp (8g) sugar
- 1 tsp (3g) yeast
- ½ tsp (3g) salt
- ¾ cup (180ml) warm water
- 2 tbsp (30g) plain yogurt
- 2 tbsp (30ml) olive oil or melted butter
Optional:
- Melted butter or garlic butter
- Chopped cilantro
Instructions:
1. Mix dry ingredients. Add water, yogurt, and oil. Knead 5–7 min until smooth.
2. Let rise 1 hour. Divide into 6–8 pieces, roll into ¼-inch (6mm) ovals.
3. Cook in hot skillet: 1–2 min first side, 30–60 sec second side.
4. Brush with butter and herbs while hot.
Resources
Matthew 19:23
Matthew 19:23-24 (KJV)
23 Then said Jesus unto his disciples, Verily I say unto you, That a rich man shall hardly enter into the kingdom of heaven.
24 And again I say unto you, It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.
Jesus was not talking about a sewing needle in this parable. In ancient times city gates had two large leaves and a smaller door called the “eye of the needle” intended only for the passage of pedestrians. When the large gates were closed, getting a camel through the eye of the needle required the camel to be unloaded and to bend its legs and neck to pass through the smaller door. It was a hard task that often left scratches on the camel and its owner.
Jesus was teaching that it is not impossible for a rich man to get into heaven but whether you are rich or poor, you must unload all your burdens and possession, bend your necks and knees in obedience, kneel before God and acknowledge Him…that He is the only way to salvation And on this journey you will get scratches along the way.
