From Nurture Chairman, Terry Neckermann

In the last newsletter, there were suggestions to help the new pastor. This is another opportunity to serve.

According to the Effingham Herald, it has been a long-time custom to welcome the new pastor to churches, especially in the South, with a “pounding”. The name “pounding” likely came from staple items which were sold by the pound. The way it works was that members would gather and thoroughly clean the house inside and out and spruce up the yard. They would have a “pounding,” stocking the shelves in the pantry with items they had canned from their garden or purchased at the store. Anything from preserves, canned goods, soap, salt, pepper, potatoes or onions to a jar of cookies might find its way into the pastor’s kitchen. Nowadays paper goods and cleaning items are included; even a church cookbook.

We will be collecting things as an old fashioned “pounding” to fill Pastor Dave and Barbara’s cabinets at the parsonage. From now until June 18th, Father’s Day, please bring something with you and put it on the table at the back of the sanctuary. Obviously, if you have cold products, label it, and store it in our kitchen. We will retrieve it when needed. Here is a way to “demonstrate the love of God by sharing.”

Information about allergies, favorites, dislikes, snacks, etc.

• Favorite foods and meals? Barbara has been diagnosed as pre-diabetic. They are trying to keep this under control with diet and exercise.
• Allergies or dislikes? Spicier foods don’t tend to “set” as well as they used to.
• Snacks/sweets? The Duncans are cutting back on high-carb snacks for Barbara’s sake. Celery and carrots with some low fat dip are always winners, as are nuts of various types.
• Coffee/tea? David drinks a little coffee, and they both like tea.
• Type of dessert? Sugar free coconut cream pie.
• Pets? None.