Today at church we said goodbye to Pastor Paul & Cheryl Bengtson. Pastor Paul has done a fabulous job as our interim pastor. They came to us while our church was trying to bounce back from a very difficult situation. And they brought JOY with them! We had been without it for a long time and it has been wonderful to feel joyful again. Paul and Cheryl seem to have touched the lives of everyone at church in a very short time. It was great to see the outpouring of love for them today as people shared how they have been affected by Paul and Cheryl's ministry.
I will always think of hugs when I think of Pastor Paul. He hugs everyone! He certainly is good at making people feel included and welcomed. I know he made efforts to befriend both of you, although he may always call Tyler "Kyle"! I'm sure we will miss his big laugh and easy friendship.
One Sunday, Paul & Cheryl invited Dad and I over to the little blue house on Greenview for lunch. We had a great time getting to know them better. Cheryl served a dessert we had never had before. She introduced us to Swedish Brownies! There is no chocolate in these yummy bars because they are Swedish, they are blonde! They have become my new favorite, hope you like them too!
Cheryl Bengtson's Swedish Brownies
2 cups sugar
4 eggs
2 tsp almond extract
1 cup butter or margarine, melted
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
2 cups flour
Mix in order given. Spread in 9x13 pan. Sprinkle generously with sugar (and 1/2 cup sliced almonds if desired). Bake 30-35 minutes at 350. Enjoy with your favorite Swede or North Parker!
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