One door closes and the next opens as we, the Kellers, continue our journey. The road seems to stretch as far as the eye can see, the meandering road with its many turns hazy by the beautiful light of the Son, who’s ways may not always make sense in the present but pan out positively in time. It may not necessarily be what the average person desires, not being able to clearly make a 5 year plan, but as my wife once said- nothing is more dangerous to the adventurous spirit than a secure future.
I’m sure I can speak for the both of us when I say, married life is incredibly exciting, not to mention the many days leading up to the ceremony and the European honeymoon (which in itself was a miracle). Yes, there are challenges associated with living together for the first time as many of you know, however, we are eager to plow through the challenges and come out well honed. Working here in Ozark, Ar as missionaries/ chefs for the YWAM (Youth With A Mission) facility has also had it’s set of challenges. We both work in the kitchen from 9am- 5pm prepping meals for the staff as well as meal planning, budget managing, shopping, and general sanitation of the kitchen…so, all in all, it would seem as though we are becoming more and more planted here every day. We realize that it may seem as though we are not doing your typical “missionary” work, and you’d be right, but I implore you to recall the famous quote used by Napoleon and Fredrick the Great,“…an army marches on its stomach,” referring to the importance of a military being well provisioned in the heat of conflict. Not to prop either of us on a pedestal, but a chef’s job is immeasurably important among the ministering community. We are creating the nutritious fuel the Church body needs to properly function, and function effectively, day in and day out. For this reason, we are more than thrilled to do what we do, allowing our creativity to flow out our fingertips into the cuisine we serve. This month is a really awesome time to be serving in the battlefield arena of food as we have 2 summer camps being held up here at the top of Manitou Mt. This means we get to cook 40-100 breakfast, lunch, and dinner plates to keep those kids full in order for them to experience God in a whole new way… without their stomachs’ grumbling. Whats the Secret to cooking for so many people? - by Angelina Keller You might be wondering what the secret is to cooking for a crowd. I’ve been cooking for huge crowds every since I can remember, but the true secret is: big pots and large quantities of food. If you are cooking for more than 10 people, the ingredients double, triple etc... so does the cooking/baking time. For some people that sounds very intimidating. Be brave and cook on! If you are starting out for the first time, use recipes. Follow them, get familiar, practice doubling a recipe, then once you have that recipe down, triple it. Also, when you work in a kitchen with a limited budget/ supplies, learn to substitute. Research what ingredients compliment each other and get familiar with seasonings and spices to make your dishes more exciting. Really, it’s just like stretching your idea of neat looking portions to large pans with lots of layers. Cut your time in half by not being a neat freak! You need to be okay with it not looking as nice as you’d like, unless you want to spend an extra 2 hours chopping carrots evenly. Above all, focus on good taste. One more thing: Just because you are cooking for a crowd, doesn’t mean that you have to make unhealthy food. You can make huge bowls of salad, chicken/ veggie bakes, oven baked fajitas, etc… in large quantities. The Recipe featured in this season’s news letter is one of the meals we will be making for the camp, so whether you’re throwing a Vacation Bible School or a block party, here is a recipe that will sure to please your audience… Other Exciting News: * WE ARE SUBARU OWNERS AGAIN!!! - As many of you know, we were involved in a rather gnarly car accident back in the 1st week of January, thanks to support from friends and the gifts we received from our wedding, we were able to purchase a 2000 Subaru Outback. * Thoughts of making our food mobile - As a couple, we have discussed the possibilities of purchasing a food truck in the future for not only the ability to sell what we create, but distribute food to people in need in our area- possibly working with local food pantries and shelters. * Commitment - Ang and I are now renting a small home in town, which means that our commitment with YWAM Ozarks may span the inevitable future! Want to get involved? In prayer- We both acknowledge the powerful effect prayers has on lives around the world, partnering with us in prayer is a great way to be spiritually vested in what we do. In Financial Support - No one on YWAM staff is salaried, but each raises his or her own missionary support. Your giving allows us to sow back into the world we live in. As a couple our living expenses amount to about $1500 per month total. At this point we are at $400 committed monthly support. Even a pledge of $25 or $50 a month goes a long way toward our monthly goals. Volunteering- From time to time we host "Mission Builders" who contribute their time and skills in practical ways here for anywhere between a few days and a few weeks. If you're interested in getting some time away in the beautiful Ozarks region (and time to taste firsthand our work!) we'd love that. Get in touch with us and we can steer you in the direction of making this idea a reality. Applying: It's still not too late to apply as a student in our upcoming Outdoor Adventure Discipleship Training School (DTS). Prepare to go deeper in your walk with God and experience His transformation as you learn together in our YWAM Ozarks community. The start date is September 24, 2017 Check it out on our website: ywamozarks.org/outdoor-adventure-dts
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