Communion Hymn - Behold the Lamb

This weekend we were able to be involved in a communion supper. We took communion in a meal and fellowship setting. There were loaves of bread and grape juice that were passed out at different times throughout the meal. But, the thing that was neat about taking communion in this way was that we were also able to fellowship with other believers and sing songs of praise to the Lord. More of the way that the original communion supper actually took place.

One of the songs that was a great impact on me this week was 'Behold the Lamb" by Keith and Kristyn Getty. Wonderful, meaningful words that I have been meditating on this week.

Behold the Lamb

Behold the Lamb who bears our sins away,
Slain for us: and we remember
The promise made that all who come in faith
Find forgiveness at the cross.

So we share in this Bread of life,
And we drink of His sacrifice,
As a sign of our bonds of peace
Around the table of the King.

The body of our Savior, Jesus Christ,
Torn for you: eat and remember
The wounds that heal, the death that brings us life,
Paid the price to make us one.

The blood that cleanses every stain of sin,
Shed for you: drink and remember
He drained death's cup that all may enter in
To receive the life of God.

And so with thankfulness and faith
We rise to respond: and to remember.
Our call to follow in the steps of Christ
As His body here on earth.

As we share in His suffering,
We proclaim: Christ will come again!
And we'll join in the feast of heaven
Around the table of the King.

Keith, Getty, Kristyn Getty & Stuart Townend
Copyright 2007 Thankyou Music

Bubba Gump Shrimp with Dipping Sauce

A tradition for my husband's family is to have seafood on New Year's Eve! So, this year we made this dish. It is delicious! I originally had this when Matt's sister made it and then found it online for us to make this year.

 For those with dairy allergies, I just substituted the butter with a non-dairy butter substitute and it turned out wonderfully!

Ingredients for Cooking Shrimp

• 1 lb of medium-sized shrimp (already peeled and deveined -- frozen is fine!)
• 2 tablespoons of butter (or butter substitute)
• 1/2 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 tablespoon of minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon of your favorite Cajun seasoning
• 1 teaspoon of black pepper

Ingredients for Broth

• 12 ounces of clam juice
• 1/2 tablespoon of butter (or butter substitute)
• 1 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon of minced garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon of Cajun seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon of sugar
• 1 cube of chicken bouillon

White Rice

Crusty Baguette cut into slices

Instructions

- Begin preparing your broth by sauteeing your garlic, Cajun seasoning and black better in the butter over medium heat. This shouldn't take long -- 5 minutes tops. 

- Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Immediately bring it down to a simmer and get to work preparing your shrimp.

- Melt your butter in a decent-sized sauce pan. Immediately add your shrimp, Cajun seasoning, garlic, pepper and Worcestershire sauce. Cook until shrimp are not quite done. This should only take a minute or two.

- Add broth and heat until entire mixture is simmering nicely. At this point your shrimp will be cooked perfectly and ready to eat!

- Pour into a generous soup bowl. Serve alongside the white rice.

Try it. :) You'll definitely make it part of your yearly tradition as well!