I was so proud of the Standard-Times for creating this amazing illustration to go with the article about All Faith Day. The article was in today's paper, but unfortunately, the paper did not get delivered today. For the first time in the 125 years the Standard-Times has been in print, the paper did not make it to the streets this morning, due to an accident the truck holding the papers was involved in on its way back from Abilene.

Here is a link to the on-line version of the story.

http://www.gosanangelo.com/news/2009/sep/11/reaching-all-faiths/

We Are One Human Family

 
Peace Ambassador Ara Rahman at 1st Christian Church in San Angelo, Texas

Peace Ambassador Ara Rahman delighted over 50 people with thoughts on life, peace, and God. As a Muslim woman living in San Angelo since 1975, Ara is open to inclusivity and called all gathered her loving brothers and sisters in the One God whom Muslims call by the Arabic name Allah. Working with a map of the world and her own charming style, Ara helped all present see how it is our duty and our constant goal to promote peace within and without. Ara fielded numerous questions from the audience and pointed out that only 20% of Muslims live in the Middle East (many of whom are poorly educated) while 80% of Muslims live in the rest of the world. Expressing peace, love, and affection, Ara received her standing ovation with grace and joy in the One Loving God.

11 Days of Global Peace Schedule

Wednesday, September 9 6:30 p.m. for 24 hours. PRAYER VIGIL - Unity Church Sanctuary (5237 S. Bryant Blvd.)and all places of prayer and meditation to prepare for the upcoming 11 Days of Global Peace.
Thursday, September 10 – WORLD DAY OF PRAYER
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Ara Rahman speaking on We Are One Human Family 1st Christian Church (29 North Oakes). RSVP for $6.50 lunch at 653-4523 before 9-8-09.
6:30 p.m. – 8:00- CHRISTIAN PRAYER SERVICE – 1st United Methodist Church Sanctuary (37 East Beauregard). Coordinator, Rev. Janie Kelley: 650-3741 or 651-6830.
Friday, September 11 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 9-11 MEMORIAL SERVICE – At the Memorial near the San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts (1 Love St.) Coordinator, Rev. Rodney White: 653-5006
7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. – JEWISH SABBATH SERVICE – Congregation Beth Israel 1825 W. Beauregard) Coordinator, Ami Mizell-Flint: 374-8940 or 944-8102
8:45 p.m. -10:00 JEWISH SABBATH POTLUCK MEAL – St. Paul Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall (11 North Park) Coordinator, Ami Mizell-Flint: 374-8940
or 944-8102
Sunday, September 13 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. - ALL FAITH DAY – 1st Christian Church-Disciples of Christ
(29 N. Oakes) Coordinator, Deborah Michalewicz: 484-3365 or 656-4594
Each Faith will present activities, prayers for Peace, and information about faith.
Presenters:
Muslim – Coordinator, Ara Rahman: 949-4771 or 234-4669
Jewish – Coordinator, Ami Mizell-Flint: 374-8940 or 944-8102
Christian – Coordinator, Evelyn Hyman: 944-9292 and Deborah Michalewicz: 484-3365, 656-4594
Native American – Coordinator, Gabriel Rangel: 234-2733
Taoist – Coordinator, Steve Haidinger: 212-2558
Hindu- Coordinator, Shailu Joshi
Sunday, September 20
7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. MUSLIM PRAYER SERVICE and EID CELEBRATION
Unity Church Fellowship Hall (5237 S. Bryant Blvd.) Coordinator, Ara Rahman: 949-4771 or 234-4669. Potluck finger foods after the service.
Monday, September 21 – INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE
Cindy Jordan, Children for a Peaceful World, performing “100,000 children singing for peace” every hour on the hour around the world. FMI www.childrenforapeacefulworld.com
6:30 p.m. – 8:00- 11 DAYS OF GLOBAL PEACE CLOSING CELEBRATION
Catholic Newman Center at ASU (2451 Dena Dr.) Coordinator, Becky Benes: 949-1450 or 234-1326
Community Service Project: Raise $12,000 during our 11 Days of Global Peace to support the education initiative in Afghanistan with the Central Asia Institute co-founded by Three Cups of Tea author Greg Mortenson. You can participate by contributing to our local Pennies for Peace Campaign (www.penniesforpeace.org ) and/or contribute private and corporate donations. FMI: contact Becky Benes 325-949-1450
ALL ARE WELCOME TO ALL EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS!
FMI: http://11daysofpeace.blogspot.com or www.onenessoflife.com
Sponsored by Peace Ambassadors of West Texas in association with Citizens Against Violence of the Concho Valley, Inc.

We are Reaching In and Reaching Out. Our theme focuses on how each faith tradition Reaches In through prayer, meditation, contemplation and how each faith tradition Reaches Out into the community through service and justice. The 11 Days builds relationships and understanding through education by revealing our commonalities in prayer and service while respecting each tradition.
PLEASE JOIN US!

"Kosher" Recipes for Shabbat Dinner

Kosher recipes are not necessarily any special recipes; rather, they are recipes prepared according to the dietary laws in the Book of Leviticus.

While there are many laws that define the word Kosher, the main rules to keep in mind are:

*Do not mix milk and meat
*No pork products (pigs are not considered kosher animals)
*No shellfish or bottom-dwelling fish; i.e., shrimp or catfish (In order to be considered kosher, fish must have gills and scales.)

Following are several kosher "style" recipes that are common types of recipes Jews make for Shabbat Dinner:

Chicken with Asparagus

4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
1/4 pound asparagus
1 small sliced onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 pound of wild or button mushrooms
3 TBS. olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
1 tsp. lemon juice

Clean chicken breasts and season with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat 1 TBS. olive oil over medium heat and saute chicken about 8 minutes each side, until juices run clear. Remove chicken and keep warm. Slice mushrooms and cut asparagus at an angle into 2-inch pieces. Heat remaining olive oil and saute onions and garlic until tender. Add asparagus and mushrooms and lemon juice and saute until asparagus is tender-crisp. Pour asparagus mixture over chicken to serve.

Rice Pilaf

1/2 stick margarine

1/2 pound sliced mushrooms

1 8-oz. pkg fine noodles

2 cans chicken broth

1 cup uncooked rice

1/2 onion, chopped

Melt margarine and saute noodles until brown. Add mushrooms, onion, rice and 1 can chicken broth and 1 can water. Simmer, covered, until liquikd is almost gone or rice cooked. Add slt and pepper to taste. Put in a casserole sprayed with nonstick spray. Add remaining can chicken broth. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

Jewish Beef Brisket

3 large garlic cloves, minced 2 large sliced onions

3/4 tsp. pepper 1 cup ketchup

1 tsp. paprika 1 tsp. onion powder

1 tsp. salt 1/2 cup water

3 lbs. bonesless brisket, trimmed of extra fat

Rub garlic into meat, then sprinkle on remaining spices. Let marinade about 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Put brisket, fat side up, in a roasting pan with sliced onions on top. Pour ketchup on top of meat and onions. Add water to pan around the meat, not pouring over it. Cover tightly with heavy duty foil or double regular foil. Cook for 2 1/2 hours until tender. Slice meat against the grain. Remove any solidified fat from the gravy then return sliced meat inthe gravy and heat for a few minutes.

Peace Ambassadors Accept Proclamation from the City of San Angelo

 

Peace Ambassadors Rev. Janie Kelley, Becky Benes, and Ara Rahman received the official City of San Angelo Proclamation announcing 11 Days of Global Peace. Jon Mark Hogg, Mayor Pro-Tempore, encouraged each person in the community to Reach In through prayer and reflection and to Reach Out through justice and service to build an educated world that prays for peace and activates a community will for peace. "Reaching In / Reaching Out" is the theme of the 2009 11 Days of Global Peace. See the August 21st post for the schedule .

City of San Angelo Proclamation to Celebrate 11 Days of Global Peace

 

It's Official! On September 1st, Mayor Pro-Tempore Jon Mark Hogg of the City of San Angelo publically presented the following:

P R O C L A M A T I O N


WHEREAS, Our world, our country, and even San Angelo, is torn by strife and fighting despite the goal of many towards peace and harmony; and

WHEREAS, The Peace Ambassadors of West Texas are working within an international plan to raise awareness for the real possibility of global peace by sponsoring 11 Days of Global Peace in San Angelo; and

WHEREAS, Beginning with the World Day of Prayer, September 10, and ending on the International Day of Peace, September 21, the Peace Ambassadors will facilitate a number of events arranged around Reaching In – through prayer, contemplation, and meditation – and Reaching Out – through justice and service; and

WHEREAS, Collaborative and relational Interfaith events of prayer and education will be held around the City bringing awareness of different faith traditions’ striving first to develop peace within and then to step out and encourage peace in San Angelo and the surrounding communities;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Jon Mark Hogg, Mayor Pro-Tempore of the City of San Angelo, Texas, on behalf of the City Council, do hereby proclaim September 10 through September 21 as,

“11 DAYS OF GLOBAL PEACE”

and encourage each person to Reach In through prayer and reflection and to Reach Out through justice and service to build an educated world that prays for peace and activates a community will for peace.


IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the City to be affixed this 1st day of September, 2009.

THE CITY OF SAN ANGELO

_______________________________________
JON MARK HOGG, MAYOR PRO-TEMPORE