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A Prayer for use by all Methodist Women:
Almighty God,
Lord of power and love,
Saviour who died for our sins and rose again,
Living Holy Spirit:
Thank you for the gift of life,
thank you for the offer of salvation,
thank you for surrounding us with love and promising your power.
Help us as Methodist Women in Ireland
to honour you in our lives,
to rejoice in our salvation,
to share your love with others
and to go forward in your power to fulfil your will daily.
Help us to encourage one another,
to pray for one another,
and together to reach out to others
both here in Ireland and throughout the world.
In the name of Jesus Christ our Saviour, Amen.
World Federation Prayer
Creator God, rooted in your loving care,
Nurtured through your Son Jesus
Challenged by your Holy Spirit
We are in the world to bring peace with justice,
Reconciliation in love, and hope for all people,
May our leaves extend as the branches of our Tree of Life,
Bearing fruits of Unity and love.
We offer praise and thanksgiving
Through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.
Amen
Written by WFMUCW Executive Members 1991-96
Simnel Cake
THE STORY BEHIND THE SIMNEL CAKE - TRADITIONALLY MADE AT EASTER TIME
Simon was the gardener at a country residence, and because he was such an honest man, the mistress of the house asked if his daughter, Nell, could come and help in the kitchen. Nell saw all the lovely food being prepared and served, and was astounded as she had never before seen anything like that at home. When she first saw almond paste she thought she would like her Mum to know about it, and she was told she could bake a cake for her Mum for Easter!
In her desire to tell her mother about the almond paste she decided to put a piece in the middle of the cake. The cake was delicious and when she brought it home to her mother and told her how she had sneaked the almond paste into the cake, her father, being such an honest man confessed to his mistress how Nell had pinched the almond paste. Her mother sent a piece of the cake to the mistress and she was so delighted with the cake, said, ‘We will call this SIMNEL after Simon and Nell!
| 10ozs raisins 10ozs sultanas 4 chopped glace fruits 8ozs butter 8ozs brown sugar 4 eggs ½ teasp. vanilla essence | 8ozs plain flour ½ teasp. baking powder rind of 1 lemon 1 teasp. mixed spice ½ teasp. nutmeg 3 ozs ground almond 1/8 pint fruit juice |
Soak fruits in juice overnight. Prepare 8" cake tin. Cream butter and soft brown sugar till light and fluffy. Add eggs, vanilla essence and flour. Add baking powder with the last of the flour, then lemon rind, spices and almonds. Mix well. Finally add all the marinated fruit and 4ozs almond paste made into small balls. Fold lightly into mixture. Bake at 150c for 2 and half to 3 hours or until cooked and firm. Decorate with almond paste or and royal icing and decorate with Easter flowers!
