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Thom Rainer did a study a number of years ago asking formerly unchurched people the open-ended question, “What factors led you to choose this church?” A lot of surveys had been done asking the unchurched what they would like in a church. But this study asked the formerly unchurched why they actually were now in a church. The results were surprising: 11 percent said worship style led them to their church, 25 percent said children’s/youth ministry, and 37 percent said they sensed God’s presence at their church. For 41 percent, someone from the church had witnessed to them, and 49 percent mentioned friendliness as the reason for choosing their church. Can you guess the top two responses? Doctrine and preaching – 88 percent said the doctrine led them to their church, and 90 percent said the preaching led them there, in particular, a pastor who preached with certitude and conviction… When it comes to reaching outsiders, bold, deep, biblical preaching is not the problem. It’s part of the solution.

Kevin DeYoung

We Love God!

God: "I looked for someone to take a stand for me, and stand in the gap" (Ezekiel 22:30)

Herbed Olives and Onions

January 23, 2023

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Seafood	California	Side, Dishes	4	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1	lb	Olives — rinsed of any
		Brine
2	tb	White wine vinegar
2	tb	Tarragon vinegar
1/2	c	Olive oil
4	oz	Cocktail onions (1 jar)
2		Tarragon sprigs
2		Parsley sprigs
		Sablefish — to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

In a large clean glass jar with lid, combine olives, vinegars, olive oil,
cocktail onions, tarragon sprigs, parsley sprigs, and salt. Shake well.
Marinate at room temperature, shaking jar occasionally, for at least 12
hours. Serve immediately with a little of the marinade and the onions, and
the parsley sprigs for garnish, or store in marinade up to 6 months in the
refrigerator.
Makes 1 pound.
Recipe By     : the California Culinary Academy
File ftp://ftp.idiscover.co.uk/pub/food/mealmaster/recipes/mmdja006.zip

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