Horizons magazine is published by Presbyterian Women (PW) the national women’s organization of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
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B y I soon learned that even though Mrs. Sullivan couldn't always get out, she could most definitely call out! Although she couldn't attend serv- ices or meetings, she was a very active member. If there was a meet- ing reminder or a need to contact church members, it was Mrs. Sulli- van who went into action. One quick call from a committee chair or the church secretary and the message went out to all who needed to receive it. Of course, we now have email, B ack in the day, I was a Pioneer! No, not crossing the prairie—it was the name of our church youth group. Don't ask me why. I have no idea. But it was during that time that I became aware of Mrs. Sulli- van. She was a longtime member of our congregation and the grand- mother of Brent, another Pioneer. Up until that point, I had always recognized her, but that was the extent of it. As the years passed, so did my role in the church. I was no longer a Pioneer but a PW! Yes, time cer- tainly does fly! At one point, I became a PW circle chair, and Mrs. Sullivan was assigned to my circle. By this time, she was experiencing visual impair- ment, had difficulty walking and was homebound. For as familiar as her face was to me in my youth though, I didn't know how special she was. I went to visit her bearing gifts: a church bulletin, some cookies and my anxiety—whatever would we talk about, I wondered? Wow! What wasted worries! Mrs. Sullivan was "up" on everything! She ques- tioned me on my opinions of the latest sermon series, asked what I thought about the new church staff member and inquired whether I had read the Bible study lesson for that month. My head was spinning! How could she possibly know so much about everything going on in our church?! Bligh Jones is a member of Government Street Presbyterian Church. She welcomes your favorite circle or church recipes, which she will share here. Send your recipes to blighjones@gmail.com. Please include your name and the name of your church and city. texting, tweeting and blogs to get information out to folks, but Mrs. Sullivan was really on to something, in her role at our church. As she always said, "It's good to keep abreast!" How wise and right she is, to this very day! Keeping Abreast of the Gathering Chicken 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, split horizonally to make four thin cutlets 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon each of pepper, salt and paprika 1/2 cup milk 3 Tablespoons of butter 3 Tablespoons of olive oil Juice of 2 lemons Mix flour and spices in a shallow dish. Dip chicken in milk, then coat with the flour mixture on both sides. Heat butter and oil in a large sautᑀ pan. Add chicken and cook three to five minutes on each side over medium heat, until brown. Add lemon juice. Spoon drippings of oil, butter and juice over chicken. Cover and simmer three to five minutes until done. Serve immediately. Serves four. Recipe submitted by Kathy Randall, 2012 Churchwide Gathering Chair (July 18–22 in Orlando, Florida) St. Charles Avenue Presbyterian Church, New Orleans, Louisiana November/December 2011 25 going in cir cles e A n n e t t e C a b l e K e p i n g s A e b r o e J a s h t i b l g n