BLUE VALLEY TIMES
DECEMBER 16, 2014
Chocolate Peanut
Butter Balls
You better not pout and you better
not shout, cause Santa is coming to
town with a bag full of healthy chocolate
goodies. Now that’s a “gift of the season” that you can sink your sweet tooth
into without guilt.
Sugar substitute to equal 1/2 cup sugar,
suitable for cooking
1/4 cup reduced-fat peanut butter
1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup coarsely chopped dry-roasted
peanuts
1. Layer a baking sheet with a large
piece of waxed paper.
2. In a medium-size microwave-safe
mixing bowl, combine sugar substitute,
peanut butter and chocolate chips.
Cover and microwave on HIGH (100
percent power) for 30 seconds. Stir,
then re-cover and microwave for another 15 seconds.
3. Stir in vanilla extract and peanuts.
Mix well to coat completely. Form into
16 balls and place on waxed paper.
Refrigerate for 15 minutes or until firm.
Makes 8 (2 each) servings.
¥ Each serving equals: 149 calories,
9g fat, 5g protein, 12g carb., 39mg sodium, 1g fiber; Diabetic Exchanges: 1
Fat, 1/2 Meat, 1/2 Starch/Carb.; Carb
Choices: 1.
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THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL
Wyatt decided to file a restraining
order on his mom after her latest confrontation with Hope. Even Deacon was
having enough of Quinn after finding out
that she was still harassing his daughter.
Ivy gushed to Katie about how well her
relationship with Liam was progressing.
Wyatt and Liam set aside their differences
for Hope’s well-being. Fearing that her only
friend might move back to Australia, Aly
gave Ivy some helpful advice. Hope made
a brutally honest admission to Wyatt about
their marriage. Bill showed his vulnerable
side to Katie about his regrets. Aly confessed to Ivy all about her childhood difficulties. Wait to See: Ridge reflects on his
feelings for Caroline.
The End
Is Near for
Savings
Bonds
When you live
long enough, you often see old things come
around again as new. Hemlines go up and
down, hairstyles change. But sometimes the
good stuff goes away and doesn’t come back.
Like the milkman. Like doctors who made
house calls. Like paper Savings Bonds.
Remember when you got your
first bond? It was a tangible item
you could hold in your hands and
read. Maybe you got one when you
were married. Maybe you did the
same for your children when they
had big life events. If nothing else,
they were a safe place to save
money.
They’re gone now. The paper version of Series EE Savings Bonds
is no more. January 1 marks three
years since we’ve been able to buy
them. You have to get on the computer and order them online (www.
treasurydirect.gov). You open an
account, working your way through
many steps, and putting in a lot of
personal information, such as your
bank accounts. Your details have
to be verified before you can make
a bond purchase. Not surprisingly,
bond sales have plummeted since
the change.
The website lists good reasons to
go electronic: You can see all your
bonds online and you don’t have
to keep track of pieces of paper.
You can redeem them and have
the money wired to your bank account. You can change the bond’s
registration name with the click of
a few keys. And, if you have paper
bonds, you can convert them to electronic. See
www.savingsbonds.gov for more information.
Keep in mind, however, that the current interest rate on Series EE bonds is 0.10 percent.
Interest on even a simple savings account is
higher.
P.S. -- There is hope, however. After seeing cell phones get
smaller and more complicated,
with smaller buttons, the more
basic flip phone apparently is
coming back.
Matilda Charles regrets that
she cannot personally answer
GENERAL HOSPITAL
Carly was taken aback by Sonny’s condition at the prison. Franco and Nina received a
surprise visitor. Morgan and Kiki continued to
search for more leads about Franco’s whereabouts. Carly promised Sonny that she would
track down Ava’s baby. Sam had a weird feeling about Jake. Franco did all he could to cover his and Nina’s tracks. Rosalie shared a very
random connection to someone in Port Charles.
After hearing some shocking intel, Sonny was determined to protect his crime organization. Alexis
questioned Julian about what he knew about Ric.
Carly bonded with Jake at the Metro Court, and
he later came to her defense. Wait to See: Olivia
opens up to Ned.
THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS
Sage threatened to turn Adam in to the police
DAYS OF OUR LIVES
if he left. Joe and Avery reached a truce just as
Sonny accused Chad of stabbing him
Dylan walked in and witnessed their connecin the back. Eric caught up with Serena,
tion. Stitch told Ashley and Abby that he made
who made it clear why she came to Salem.
a breakthrough with the love potion. Billy and
Melanie made amends for the trouble she
Chelsea found themselves in conflict over Adam.
Darin Brooks stars as “Wyatt” on
caused. Theresa and Melanie got into a maJack picked out the Christmas tree he wanted, but
“The Bold and The Beautiful”
jor catfight. Sonny received a tempting offer.
Victor abruptly stepped in and told him that it was
Eric and Serena revisited their romantic hisalready taken. Phyllis flipped out when she learned
tory. Rafe confronted Clyde about his lies. Will returned home
that Jack sold her penthouse. Later, Jack realized that he had
to Sonny harboring a big secret. Rafe asked for Victor’s help
no choice but to tell Phyllis the truth about himself and Kelly.
regarding Clyde. Chad and Jordan made love for the first time.
Lily overheard Joe trying to get Cane to work with him. Adam
Abigail and Ben shared a romantic evening while getting into
had a nightmare about Delia’s accident. Wait to See: Michael
the holiday spirit. Hope received a disturbing phone call from
worries about his future with Lauren.
Bree. Kate warned Chad that Rafe was gunning for him. JJ
had a breakthrough during his therapy session. Wait to See:
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Serena asks Eric out on a date.
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Puzzle Answers can be
found on page 21
ARIES (March 21 to April
19) Your love of the holidays
creates a special bond between you and the people in
your life. Use this as a way
of building stronger relationships that will carry over well
beyond this time.
TAURUS (April 20 to May
20) A new approach could go
a long way toward resolving
a painful estrangement, especially at this holiday time.
And since your aspects favor
friendship this week, why not
go ahead and try it?
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20)
Your positives continue to
dominate, and any negative
factors that squeeze in can
be dealt with easily. The secret is to tackle them at once
and not allow them to beneﬁt
by your neglect.
CANCER (June 21 to July
22) Good news: A colleague’s
remarks could help you move
toward ultimately resolving
that persistent workplace situation. Meanwhile, enjoy the
holidays with loved ones.
LEO (July 23 to August 22)
No one reﬂects the bright
holiday more than all you
Leos and Leonas who love
the shimmer and glimmer
of the season. P.S.: There
just might be a very special
something from Santa.
VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Celebrate the
holidays by being more receptive to new experiences.
Overriding the Virgo reluctance to try new things could
be the best gift you’ve given
yourself in a long while.
LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Good news about
a loved one makes the holidays even more festive. Expect some unexpected gifts,
so be prepared with a few
nicely wrapped packages of
goodies to offer in return.
SCORPIO (October 23 to
November 21) The holiday
season provides an opportunity to meet new people,
some of whom you might
even consider “worthy”
enough to join the Scorpio’s
select group of friends.
SAGITTARIUS (November
22 to December 21) You always bring your own wonder-
ful sparkle and light to the holidays, and don’t be surprised
if this year someone special
reaches out to respond to
your warmth in kind.
CAPRICORN (December 22
to January 19) Togetherness
is the dominant theme for the
Goat’s holiday celebrations
this year. That means reaching out to bring everyone you
care for into your very own
special circle of light.
AQUARIUS (January 20 to
February 18) A reminder of
a very special moment from
the past makes the holidays
more memorable for the
romantic Aquarian. New
friendships hold the promise
of a romantic future as well.
PISCES (February 19 to March
20) Getting into the swim of
things for all you party-loving
Pisceans is easy enough this
holiday season. And, of course,
you can expect to impress people wherever you go.
BORN THIS WEEK: Your
dedication brings you the
success you strive for, and
your generosity impels you to
reach out and help others on
their way up.
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Ackermanville United Methodist
1410 Ackermanville Road, Bangor
Dec 21- 10am Worship. Rev Alice Ann Bonham (610) 588-7818,
www.ackermanvilleumc.org
Bangor Church of the Nazarene
150 Bunny Trail, Bangor
Dec 21- 9:30am SS, 10:40am Worship
(Children’s Church to grade 2), 5pm Powerhouse Praice Practice, 6pm Teen Straight
Talk & Small Groups. Kenneth L. Bean,
Pastor (610) 588-6929
Belfast Bible
483 Belfast Rd., Belfast
Dec 21- Sunday School (all ages) 9:30am,
Worship 10:45am, Evening Service 7pm.
Pastor Michael Yaworski.
Belfast Wesley United Methodist
607 School St., Belfast
Dec 21- Children’s SS & Adult SS 9:15am,
Worship 10am, coffee fellowship following worship. Pastor Paul Milligan. (610) 746-3652.
Benders Mennonite Church
975 Benders Church Rd., Pen Argyl
Worship service every Sunday at 10:10am;
Food Bank 3rd Saturday of the month 911am. 610-863-9114.
Community Baptist
Weona Park Center, Pen Argyl
Dec 16- Bible study 7pm. Separate
class for age 10 & under.
CHURCH LISTINGS
Community Presbyterian
1755 S Delaware Drive, Mt. Bethel
Dec 21- SS 9am, Worship service 10:30am,
Coffee hour on last sunday of every month following service. E-mail: [email protected].
www.yourcpchurch.com, (570) 897-6766.
Cross Road Baptist Church
201 Second St., Bangor
Sun- 9:15am Praise Sing, 9:30am SS,
10:45am Worship; Wed- 7pm Prayer/Bible
Study. Rev. Jay VanHorn, Pastor (610) 5883966, www.crossroadbaptistbangor.org
East Bangor United Methodist
136 W. Central Ave., E Bangor
Dec 18- 7pm Choir Rehearsal; Dec 20- 8pm
AA Meeting; Dec 21- 8:30am Choir Rehearsal, 9:15am Worship w/ SS Christmas
Program; Dec 24- 7pm Christmas Eve
Candlelight Service of Carols. Pastor David
Goss (610) 588-4453. Dial-A-Message,
(610) 588-3896. www.ebumc.org.
Bethel Bible Church of Mt. Zion
7742 N. Delaware Dr. (Rt. 611),
Martins Creek
Sunday School 9am, Sunday Morning
Worship 10am. Pastor Rick Tunis, 610250-9890. Learn about us online www.
bethelbiblechurchofmtzion.org. Facebook:
Bethel Bible Church: Martins Creek, PA
Faith Alive Community Church
10 Mechanic St, Wind Gap
Tues- 6pm Ladies Prayer Meeting (2nd Tues of
Month); Wed- 6:30pm Revival Prayer, 7:15pm
Adult Bible Study; Sat- 10-2pm Prayer Stop (1st
Sat of Month), 6:30pm Movie Night (4th Sat of
Month); Sun- 9:15am Family Fellowship, 9:30am
Intercessory Prayer, 10am Worship Service,
10:45am Children’s Church, Communion Served
at 10:30am (1st Sun of Month). Pastor Matthew
Whistler. (610) 863-6911. www.faccpa.org
Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church
703 S. Delaward Dr. (Rt 611),
Mt. Bethel (Stone Church)
Every Sunday- SS 9am, 10am Worship,
Communion offered 1st & 3rd Sundays. 610588-7056, www.celcpa.org
Faith United Presbyterian
Penna & Heller Aves., Pen Argyl
Dec 16- Quilting 1pm; Dec 17- Adult Bible Study
10am; Dec 21- 10am Worship/Communion/
Church School/Christmas Cantata. Rev. Ruth
Ann Christopher. (610) 836-4447
Clearfield Bible Holiness Church
1502 Bushkill Ctr Rd, Wind Gap
Sun- SS 10:30am, Worship 11:15am & 2pm;
Thurs- Prayer Meeting 7pm. Pastor Mike
Beck (570) 369-6563.
Family Life Community Church
1115 Richmond Rd, Bangor
Wednesday- Kidz Night Out at The Hub 6:30-8pm
(kids ages 6 thru 6th grade); Thursday- Teen
Night Out at The Hub 6:30-8pm (grades 7-9);
Sunday- 10am Celebration Service. Pastor Mike
Poppa. 610-588-3736, www.flccbangor.com.
First United Evangelical
25 S 2nd St., Bangor
Dec 17- 7pm Prayer Meeting & Bible Study;
Dec 21- 9:30am SS, 10:30am Worship. Pastor Ronald Shipman at (610) 588-3226
First United Methodist Church
55 N. Third St., Bangor
Dec 21- 8am Prayer, 8:30am Contemporary
Service, 9:50am SS, 11am Traditional Service. Rev. Navin Satyavrata (610) 588-4673.
First United Methodist
19 West & Water St., Wind Gap
Dec 21- 8:45am SS, 10am Worship/Communion, 11am Fellowship on 1st Sunday of each
month. Pastor Rev. Bill Kuntze. (610) 863-7375
Flicksville UCC
1337 Lower S. Main St., Bangor
Dec 21- 9:30am Worship, hear local musical
talent!. Rev. Lori Esslinger, Pastor (610) 588-4648,
www.flicksvilleucc.org.
God’s Missionary Church of Northampton
4965 Nor. Bath Blvd (Rt 329),
Northampton, PA
Sundays- SS 9:30am, Service 10:30 & 7pm,
Youth Service 6:30pm; Wednesdays- Prayer
Meeting 7:30pm. Rev. Rodney Keister. (610)
262-4412. http://GMC-N.com
Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran
Church, 2904 Church Rd, Martins Creek PA
Christmas Eve Candle Light Service 7:30
pm. New members and visitors welcome!
Sunday Worship Service 9:00 am. Adult Bible Study Following Worship. Pastor Louise
Williams. Website: www.goodshepherdmc.
com, Email: [email protected]
Grace Lutheran Church
5907 Sullivan Trail, Nazareth
Dec 21- 9am Service/Communion, 10:30 Sunday School Basket Auciton. (610) 759-9080,
www.gracebelfast.org
Grace United Methodist
404 Mountain Ave., Pen Argyl
Dec 21- 8:30am Contemporary Service, 10am
Blended Service, 10am SS, 5pm Youth Group.
Dec 24- Christmas Eve Candlelight Services:
4:00 pm - Family Service, 7:00 pm - Celebration Service, 10:00 pm - Service of Lessons
and Carols. Rev. Eric S. Ritz. (610) 863-4811.
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Holy Trinity Orthodox Church
1501 Trinity Court, Stroudsburg
Divine Liturgy Sundays 9:30 AM; Vespers Saturday
6:30 PM. (570) 421-4455, www.holytrinitypoconos.org.
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Hopesprings Community of Faith
Meeting Sundays 10:30am at 301 Market
Street, Bangor. Formerly the St. John’s UCC
building. Coffee served at 10:15am. Visit us
online at www.hopespringscommunity.org
or call (610) 599-0202 for more information.
Hope UCC
2nd & Cherry St., Wind Gap
Sun- 9:30am SS, 10:30am Worship (Communion 1st Sunday of the month). All are welcome!
Pastor Rev. Dean D. Frey (610) 863-4474
Mt. Bethel Church
A Church of the Lutheran Brethren
1270 Belvidere Cr. Rd, Mt. Bethel
Dec 21- 8:30am Traditional Service including
“Kids Korner” Children’s Sermon, 9:50am Confirmation & SS, 11am Contemporary Service
including Mt. Bethel Praise Team & “Children’s
Church” during the sermon. Chris Priestaf,
Senior Pastor. Dan Christenson, Assoc. Pastor. Andrew Little, Youth Director.Little Friends
Preschool (570) 897-7797 Visit our website
www.mountbethelchurch.org or call (570) 8977142 for information or directions.
Our Lady of Good Counsel
436 South 2nd Street, Bangor
Dec 20- Mass 4pm; Dec 21- Mass 8:30am.
Pastor Stephen L. Maco, (610) 588-5445
www.goodcounselrcchurch.org
Portland Baptist Church
601 Delaware Ave., Portland
Sundays- Fellowship 10-10:30am, Worship
10:30am, SS 9am, AWANA Youth Group/
Prayer Meeting/Bible Study 6-7:30pm. We
are handicap accessible with automatic
doors, elevator and restroom. (570) 8976866 www.portlandbaptistchurch.com
Presbyterian Parish of Bangor-Roseto
332 Kennedy Dr., Bangor
Dec 21- Worship 10:45am; Dec 24- Christmas Eve Candle light service at 7:00pm.
Pastor Harry McElroy. (610) 588-4864,
email [email protected].
Like us on facebook,
www.facebook.com/Presbyterybr
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church
2445 Lake Minsi Dr., Bangor
Dec 16- Happy Quilters 9am; Dec 21- SS
8:30am, 9:45am Worship/Communion. (610)
588-2355, website www.popbangor.org
Richmond United Methodist Church
8538 Delaware Dr, Bangor
Dec 21- Worship 9:30am, Church School
9:30am. Pastor Sharmune Burgess (610)
588-7317
The Roseto Independent
Presbyterian Church
210 Garibaldi Ave, Roseto
Sunday Worship Services 9:15am Greeting/
Welcoming, 9:30am Service. All Welcome.
Rev. Barry Eng. (610) 599-9949, www.RIPCOnlineToday.org.
Slate Belt - Nazareth Baptist
1620 Church Rd, Pen Argyl, PA 18072
Dec 21- 9am SS, 10am Worship & Children’s
Church (nursery provided), 6pm Bible Institute.
Pastor Scott J. Davis. (610) 863-9274.
1. Is the book of Luke in the Old or
New Testament or neither?
2. For the journey to Bethlehem,
how did Mary and Joseph travel?
Bible not specific, Walked, Rode
donkey, Boat
3. When Mary became pregnant,
she and Joseph were “what”? Married, Engaged, Just
friends, Strangers
4. At the birth of Jesus, who was king of Judaea? Solomon, Herod, Balak, Belshazzar
5. What was the home city of Mary and Joseph? Capernaum, Nazareth, Aphek, Shechem
6. Of these, which wasn’t a gift from the wise men? Silver,
Myrrh, Gold, Frankincense
3) Engaged; 4) Herod; 5) Nazareth; 6) Silver
ANSWERS: 1) New; 2) Bible not specific;
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Living Waters Christian Church
396 Sterling Rd. Unit D, Tobyhanna
Services: Thursday 6-7pm. Christian Education Sunday 9:15a.m. Christian Education
Sunday 10:30a.m. Worship Rev. Dr. Jacqueline R. Walters 570-350-4710 or 570-6295581 Send all prayer requests/questions:
[email protected]
DECEMBER 16, 2014
St. Brigid’s Episcopal Church
310 Madison Ave, Nazareth
Sun- 9:45am SS, 10am Holy Eucharist. Rev.
William Martin, 610-746-3910,
www.stbrigidspa.org.
St. Elizabeth’s Parish
300 West Babbitt Ave., Pen Argyl
Dec 21- Masses 8am, 9:30am & 11am. Rev.
Msgr. Vincent P. York. 610-863-4777
St. John's Evangelical Lutheran
12 N. Westbrook, Pen Argyl
Dec 19- Newsletter Team 11am; Dec 218:45 SS, 10am Worship. (610) 863-4332
St. Joseph’s Episcopal
1440 Verona Dr., W. Bangor
Dec 21- 11 am Eucharist and Sunday School,
Rev Joel Atkinson. Coffee hour after service.
St. Luke’s U.C.C. Belfast
471 Belfast Rd., Nazareth (Belfast)
SS 9am, Worship 10:30am - 1st Sunday of
month Holy Communion. Supply Pastor Rev.
Frank Gassler. 610-759-0244.
www.stlukesuccbelfast.com
St. Mary's Episcopal
340 Lehigh St., Wind Gap
Dec 21- 9 am Eucharist and Sunday School,
Rev. Joel Atkinson. Coffee hour follows service.
St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran
1422 Church Rd, Pen Argyl
Dec 16- Bible Study 11am, Praise Band 7pm
@ Trinity Chapel; Dec 17- Youth Choir 6pm,
Adult Choir 7:30pm; Dec 21- Services 8am
and 10:15am, 9am SS. (610) 863-6859
St. Vincent DePaul Catholic
Delaware Ave., Portland
Dec 20- Mass 6pm; Dec 21- Mass 10:30am.
Rev. Stephen L. Maco www.goodcounselrcchurch.org (610) 588-5445.
The Pentecostal Christian
Church the Truth
(Iglesia Pentecostal La Verdad)
4 Jory Ave Pen Argyl
Dec 21- Prayer 14- Sunday School (Escuela
Dominical) 12 noon, Praise & Worrship
(Cuho Evanglistico) 1pm. Every TuesdayFood Bank Program (555 North Main St.,
Bangor), 10am-2pm; First Saturday of
month- Soup Kitchen will be open 11am2pm for free lunch. All are invited Bilingual
Services. Pastor Frank Pons. (570) 807-7794
Temple Israel of the Poconos
Egalitarian Conservative Synagogue
660 Wallace Street, Stroudsburg
Sabbath Services: Friday evening 7pm followed
by a Traditional Oneg Shabbat. Saturday morning 9:30am followed by a traditional Kiddush.
Services conducted in both Hebrew & English in
a warm, welcoming, Jewish environment. Hebrew
School, High Holiday Services, Passover Seder,
Purim Party, Family Chanukah Menorah Lighting,
Adult Educational Programs, Social Gatherings.
Contact: Dr. Sandra Alfonsi 570-223-7062.
Trinity Evangelical Lutheran
404 Broadway, Bangor
Dec 17- Choir Rehearsal 7pm; Dec 21- Worship 9am, SS 10:15am. Rev. Frank Stinner.
(610) 588-2023.
Trinity United Church of Christ
632 S. Delaware Dr, Mt. Bethel
Dec 21- Worship 10:30am. Rev. Rodney W.
Wells. (610) 588-1989.
Zion Presbyterian Church
Water St., Wind Gap
Dec 21- Rev. Albert Martin will be speaking
at the 9:30am service. Children SS during the
service. Visitors welcome. (610) 863-8896.
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listings by
Friday at 12 noon to
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