What makes a soldier for Jesus? Metaphorically speaking we could say, notable sacrifice for the gospel. Zeal to win the lost for Christ. Willingness to suffer for the faith. Desire to be an example to others even at the personal expense of your own liberties. Acknowledging and being victorious over the enemy. Working fearlessly and tirelessly for the Lord. Devotion. Obedience to your Commanding Officer. Prioritizing the needs of the church. Working as a team. Epaphroditus was Paul’s “fellow soldier” (Phil. 2:25). Paul’s spoke similar words to Timothy, his other son in the faith. “Suffer hardship with me as a good soldier of Christ Jesus' (1 Tim. 2:3).

Randy Smith

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
		Holiday/, Gift, Ideas	5	Servings

INGREDIENTS

5		Jars Ball (#14400-81400); (12 oz)
8		New lids – don't use old ones
8		Rings okay to use old ones
2 1/4	c	Unbleached flour
3/4	c	Granulated sugar
1	ts	Baking soda
1/2	ts	Baking powder
1/4	ts	Salt
2	ts	Ginger
1	ts	Cinnamon
1/2	ts	Cloves
3/4	c	Margarine; softened
3/4	c	Water
1/2	c	Molasses

INSTRUCTIONS

SUPPLIES NEEDED
BATTER
Preheat oven at 325.  Place a baking sheet onto middle rack and remove top
rack from oven. Before starting batter, wash jars, lids, and rings in hot
soapy water and let drain, dry, and cool to room temperature. Generously
prepare inside of jars with margarine. To prepare batter, combine flour,
sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves in a
mixing bowl. In another mixing bowl, combine margarine, water and molasses.
Divide batter among 5 jars (should be slightly less than half full).
Carefully wipe rims clean, then place jars on baking sheet (or they'll tip
over) in the center of oven. Bake 40 minutes. Keep lids in hot water until
they're used.  When cakes are done, remove jars which are HOT from oven one
at a time. If rims need cleaning, use moistened paper towel. Carefully put
lids and rings in place, then screw tops on tightly shut. Place jars on a
wire rack; they will seal as they cool.
Once jars are cool, decorate with round pieces of cloth and then glue on
flowers, ribbons, etc. on lid, ring and side of jar.  Unscrew the ring (the
lid should be sealed by now) and place a few cotton balls on top of the lid
(makes it poofy on top), then a piece of cloth (about 3" larger than the
lid) on top and screw the ring back on. Decorate as desired (example
pinking shears).
Recipe By     : Anita A. Matejka
Posted to FOODWINE Digest 26 Sep 96
Date:    Thu, 26 Sep 1996 11:55:23 -0400
From:    Eileen & Bob Holze <beck4@ASAN.COM>
NOTES : There's no need to refrigerate them, they keep well in pantry for 6
months.

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