May the Lord Jesus lead and guide you every step of the way during this New Year.
May we draw closer to him in 2009.
Blessings,
Kathy Nicholson
Southern Hospitality
Rabu, 31 Desember 2008
Happy New Year from Toccoa Falls Radio!
May the Lord Jesus lead and guide you every step of the way during this New Year.
May we draw closer to him in 2009.
Blessings,
Kathy Nicholson
Southern Hospitality
Senin, 29 Desember 2008
Classical Conversations for Homeschoolers
Attention, Home School Parents!
Classical Conversations Maysville, Georgia meets on Tuesday's from 9:30am to 1:30am at Grove Level Baptist Church near the Tanger Outlet Mall at Banks Crossing.
Classical Conversations is a once-a-week, supplemental, academic program providing a committed Christian community of structure and support, along with great fellowship for the students and parents. Each of our programs utilize the classical tools of learning and emphasize life-long learning skills.
For more information email: georgiaschaefers@windstream.net
Our Goals:
• To provide foundational instruction for K-6th graders to enable them to know God and to make Him known
• To participate in a rigorous memorization program capitalizing on the young child’s ability to absorb facts
• To instill a comprehensive understanding of Providence by mastering a timeline of significant historical events• To teach students to draw and label continents from memory
• To develop a strong science vocabulary, to participate in science projects, and to teach the scientific method
• To help students develop oral and written presentation skills
• To model for students a respect for God’s Word, the USA, and one another
• To memorize the major grammar rules of the English language
• To demonstrate how to learn Latin
• To master common math tables, conversions, squares, and cubes
• To encourage women to form friendships and provide accountability for educational excellence
"I have been homeschooling for 11 years and have taken my boys to fine arts academies and educational co-ops. Classical Conversations is THE BEST I’ve ever seen for helping moms to help their children learn great history, science, English grammar, math and geography! Our children will also do an art project and a science experiment EVERY week! So they get the OOOH factor with other boys and girls (and you don't have to prepare or clean it up)! The cost for what you get is so small: $13 per week per child with a one-time $50 registration fee and a $50 supply fee (per year). The program runs for 12 more weeks. The instructional time is 9:30 to 12:30 with lunch and play time for an hour after." --- Cindy Race
The following video was not produced by Classical Conversations Corporate, but by the local CC group in Memphis, TN. I think it gives a pretty good idea of what the classes are like and what you can expect:
Classical Conversations Maysville, Georgia meets on Tuesday's from 9:30am to 1:30am at Grove Level Baptist Church near the Tanger Outlet Mall at Banks Crossing.
Classical Conversations is a once-a-week, supplemental, academic program providing a committed Christian community of structure and support, along with great fellowship for the students and parents. Each of our programs utilize the classical tools of learning and emphasize life-long learning skills.
For more information email: georgiaschaefers@windstream.net
Our Goals:
• To provide foundational instruction for K-6th graders to enable them to know God and to make Him known
• To participate in a rigorous memorization program capitalizing on the young child’s ability to absorb facts
• To instill a comprehensive understanding of Providence by mastering a timeline of significant historical events• To teach students to draw and label continents from memory
• To develop a strong science vocabulary, to participate in science projects, and to teach the scientific method
• To help students develop oral and written presentation skills
• To model for students a respect for God’s Word, the USA, and one another
• To memorize the major grammar rules of the English language
• To demonstrate how to learn Latin
• To master common math tables, conversions, squares, and cubes
• To encourage women to form friendships and provide accountability for educational excellence
"I have been homeschooling for 11 years and have taken my boys to fine arts academies and educational co-ops. Classical Conversations is THE BEST I’ve ever seen for helping moms to help their children learn great history, science, English grammar, math and geography! Our children will also do an art project and a science experiment EVERY week! So they get the OOOH factor with other boys and girls (and you don't have to prepare or clean it up)! The cost for what you get is so small: $13 per week per child with a one-time $50 registration fee and a $50 supply fee (per year). The program runs for 12 more weeks. The instructional time is 9:30 to 12:30 with lunch and play time for an hour after." --- Cindy Race
The following video was not produced by Classical Conversations Corporate, but by the local CC group in Memphis, TN. I think it gives a pretty good idea of what the classes are like and what you can expect:
Please Support WRAF
Will you help all of the ministries aired on Toccoa Falls Radio by making one more end-of-the-year gift to WRAF before midnight on December 31st?
When you support WRAF you are helping ministries like Focus On The Family, Joni and Friends, Back To The Bible, Turning Point, In Touch, Adventures In Odyssey, Insight For Living, and Love Worth Finding.
In Fact you help all our ministry partners. We know there are many worthwhile organizations to help at this critical time and I encourage you to support as many as you can but rest assured that a gift to WRAF helps David Jeremiah, Billy Graham, James Dobson, June Hunt, Chip Ingram, Woodrow Kroll, Charles Stanley, Chuck Swindoll and all the fine folks who bring you God’s Word on a daily basis.
Contribute now with your Visa, or MasterCard and make a gift that supports all of the teachers and preachers who bless you over Toccoa Falls Radio.
When you support WRAF you are helping ministries like Focus On The Family, Joni and Friends, Back To The Bible, Turning Point, In Touch, Adventures In Odyssey, Insight For Living, and Love Worth Finding.
In Fact you help all our ministry partners. We know there are many worthwhile organizations to help at this critical time and I encourage you to support as many as you can but rest assured that a gift to WRAF helps David Jeremiah, Billy Graham, James Dobson, June Hunt, Chip Ingram, Woodrow Kroll, Charles Stanley, Chuck Swindoll and all the fine folks who bring you God’s Word on a daily basis.
Contribute now with your Visa, or MasterCard and make a gift that supports all of the teachers and preachers who bless you over Toccoa Falls Radio.
Congratulations to the Wi-Fi Winners!
WRAF congratulates Jimmy and Pamela Bell of Homer, GA on winning a WRAF Wi-Fi Family Radio!Rabu, 17 Desember 2008
Selasa, 16 Desember 2008
American Evangelicalism Conference at Toccoa Falls College
Toccoa Falls College and WRAF presents “The American Evangelicalism Conference” - February 27-28, 2009, on the college campus. This unique event covers such topics as stem cell research, business ethics, immigration policies, Christian worldview in the role of science, inerrancy in a Postmodern era, urban decay and much more.
What is this conference about?
The eight-year period from 1976, Newsweek’s Year of the Evangelical, through 1984 was quite formative for American, evangelical Protestantism. It was during this time that Jerry Falwell’s Moral Majority launched the evangelical community into an active political bloc, James Dobson started Focus on the Family, Francis Schaeffer was at the height of his intellectual influence, and Billy Graham’s ministry penetrated the Iron Curtain. This period was also significant for the movement’s identity, as Evangelicals defined themselves theologically, politically, socially, culturally, and so forth. The problem is that it has been a quarter century since then.
The contexts in which American Evangelicals live have changed dramatically. In 1984 the Cold War seemed to be entering a new freeze, China was a Third World country, Postmodernity was in its infancy, the United States was revered by much of the world, homosexuality was taboo, and the internet did not exist. Yet the movement seems oddly oblivious to these changing contexts as it uncritically thrusts its past conclusions into the present. The time has come for a serious reevaluation of American Evangelicalism’s beliefs, direction, and its engagement with the larger society. That is not to say that the conclusions reached by Evangelicals a quarter century ago were simply wrong. Surely there are some aspects of the conclusions that need to be reaffirmed, others that need to be nuanced, and still others that need to be revamped.
How much is admission? How do I register?
For those who register at least two weeks before the conference (February 13th), admission will cost $15 for students and $20 for non-students. For those who buy tickets at the door, admission will cost $25. To register, please click here.
For those who register at least two weeks before the conference (February 13th), admission will cost $15 for students and $20 for non-students. For those who buy tickets at the door, admission will cost $25. To register, please click here.
Senin, 15 Desember 2008
WRAF Playlist - December 15, 2008
WRAF Reported Stats Week of Dec 8-Dec 14, 2008
ARTIST/Song (label) SPINS ROTATION
JAMIE SLOCUM/My Dependence(Curb) (7744) 13 Heavy
BRENT ANDERSON AND CAPE FIRST WORSHIP/To Know Your Heart(Devotion Music) (7603) 11 Heavy
CURT COLLINS/Jesus Paid It All(Independent) (7692) 10 Heavy
MATT MAHER/As It Is In Heaven(Essential/Provident) (7476) 10 Heavy
NATALIE GRANT/Our Hope Endures(Curb) (7804) 10 Heavy
AARON SHUST/God Has Come To Earth(Brash Music) (7951) 9 Medium
AMY DOUGLAS/Unending Worshiper(Mission House Music) (7762) 8 Medium
DAVID HUFF/You Saved My Life(Independent) (7523) 8 Medium
FRANCESCA BATTISTELLI/You're Here(Fervent/Word-Curb) (7871) 7 Medium
MATT MAHER/Silent Night (Emmanuel)(Essential/Provident) (7890) 7 Medium
COMPASSIONART/King of Wonders(Sparrow/EMI) (7799) 6 Medium
FERNANDO ORTEGA/Angels We Have Heard On High(Curb) (7996) 6 Medium
KARI JOBE/I'm Singing(Integrity Label Group) (7891) 6 Medium
LESTER & HOLLY/The Very Best Christmas Gift(Creative Promotions) (7898) 6 Medium
GINGER MILLERMON/Have Yourself A Blessed LIttle Christmas(Anothen Music) (7847) 5 Light
33MILES/Christmas Medley(INO) (6931) 4 Light
BART MILLARD/Leaning On The Everlasting Arms(INO) (7902) 4 Light
CASTING CROWNS/I Heard The Bells on Christmas Day(Reunion/Provident) (7794) 4 Light
SARA GROVES/O Holy Night(INO) (7859) 4 Light
CHRIS SLIGH/What Child Is This(Brash Music) (8040) 3 Light
ANNIE MOSES BAND/O Come, O Come Emmanuel(Reunion/Provident) (7889) 2 Light
LAURA STORY/Emmanuel(INO) (7855) 2 Light
ARTIST/Song (label) SPINS ROTATION
JAMIE SLOCUM/My Dependence(Curb) (7744) 13 Heavy
BRENT ANDERSON AND CAPE FIRST WORSHIP/To Know Your Heart(Devotion Music) (7603) 11 Heavy
CURT COLLINS/Jesus Paid It All(Independent) (7692) 10 Heavy
MATT MAHER/As It Is In Heaven(Essential/Provident) (7476) 10 Heavy
NATALIE GRANT/Our Hope Endures(Curb) (7804) 10 Heavy
AARON SHUST/God Has Come To Earth(Brash Music) (7951) 9 Medium
AMY DOUGLAS/Unending Worshiper(Mission House Music) (7762) 8 Medium
DAVID HUFF/You Saved My Life(Independent) (7523) 8 Medium
FRANCESCA BATTISTELLI/You're Here(Fervent/Word-Curb) (7871) 7 Medium
MATT MAHER/Silent Night (Emmanuel)(Essential/Provident) (7890) 7 Medium
COMPASSIONART/King of Wonders(Sparrow/EMI) (7799) 6 Medium
FERNANDO ORTEGA/Angels We Have Heard On High(Curb) (7996) 6 Medium
KARI JOBE/I'm Singing(Integrity Label Group) (7891) 6 Medium
LESTER & HOLLY/The Very Best Christmas Gift(Creative Promotions) (7898) 6 Medium
GINGER MILLERMON/Have Yourself A Blessed LIttle Christmas(Anothen Music) (7847) 5 Light
33MILES/Christmas Medley(INO) (6931) 4 Light
BART MILLARD/Leaning On The Everlasting Arms(INO) (7902) 4 Light
CASTING CROWNS/I Heard The Bells on Christmas Day(Reunion/Provident) (7794) 4 Light
SARA GROVES/O Holy Night(INO) (7859) 4 Light
CHRIS SLIGH/What Child Is This(Brash Music) (8040) 3 Light
ANNIE MOSES BAND/O Come, O Come Emmanuel(Reunion/Provident) (7889) 2 Light
LAURA STORY/Emmanuel(INO) (7855) 2 Light
Minggu, 14 Desember 2008
HASHBROWN POTATO CASSEROLE
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1 (32 oz.) pkg. frozen hashbrown potatoes, thawed
3/4 c. butter, melted
1/2 c. onion, chopped
1 (10 3/4 oz.) cream of chicken soup (undiluted)
1 (8 oz.) sour cream
1 c. (4 oz.) Cheddar cheese, shredded
2 c. cornflakes
Lemon twist (optional)
Parsley (optional)
Combine potatoes, 1/2 cup butter, onion, soup, sour cream and cheese; stir well. Spoon into greased 2 1/2 quart casserole. Crunch cereal and stir in remaining butter. Sprinkle over potato mixture. Bake at 350 degrees for 50 minutes. Garnish with lemon and parsley. Serves 10 to 12.
Kamis, 11 Desember 2008
Senin, 08 Desember 2008
Win A WRAF Wi-Fi Family Radio!
We're giving you an opportunity to win an incredible WRAF Wi-Fi Family Radio! This is an amazing radio that allows you to listen to your favorite programs on-demand...all you need is a wireless internet signal.
To qualify to win, just send back the response card in the latest WRAF newsletter! If you're not our mailing list, fill out the form below.
To qualify to win, just send back the response card in the latest WRAF newsletter! If you're not our mailing list, fill out the form below.
We'll announce the winner on Tuesday, December 23rd.
Here's a quick video tutorial:
You can also visit our Wi-Fi Radio page to find out more details.
Entry form:
WRAF Playlist - December 8, 2008
WRAF Reported Stats Week of Dec 1-Dec 7, 2008
ARTIST/Song (label) SPINS ROTATION
JAMIE SLOCUM/My Dependence(Curb) (7744) 14 Heavy
BRENT ANDERSON AND CAPE FIRST WORSHIP/To Know Your Heart(Devotion Music) (7603) 12 Heavy
NATALIE GRANT/Our Hope Endures(Curb) (7804) 12 Heavy
CURT COLLINS/Jesus Paid It All(Independent) (7692) 11 Heavy
DAVID HUFF/You Saved My Life(Independent) (7523) 11 Heavy
AMY DOUGLAS/Unending Worshiper(Mission House Music) (7762) 8 Medium
MATT MAHER/As It Is In Heaven(Essential/Provident) (7476) 8 Medium
AARON SHUST/God Has Come To Earth(Brash Music) (7951) 6 Medium
BART MILLARD/Leaning On The Everlasting Arms(INO) (7902) 6 Medium
KARI JOBE/I'm Singing(Integrity Label Group) (7891) 6 Medium
LESTER & HOLLY/The Very Best Christmas Gift(Creative Promotions) (7898) 6 Medium
CECE WINANS/Test Of Time(EMI Gospel) (7496) 5 Light
WAYBURN DEAN/I Need A Savior(Independent) (7665) 5 Light
COMPASSIONART/King of Wonders(Sparrow/EMI) (7799) 4 Light
FERNANDO ORTEGA/Angels We Have Heard On High(Curb) (7996) 3 Light
FRANCESCA BATTISTELLI/You're Here Fervent/Word-Curb) (7871) 3 Light
CASTING CROWNS/I Heard The Bells on Christmas Day(Reunion/Provident) (7794) 2 Light
LAURA STORY/Emmanuel(INO) (7855) 2 Light
MATT MAHER/Silent Night (Emmanuel)(Essential/Provident) (7890) 2 Light
ARTIST/Song (label) SPINS ROTATION
JAMIE SLOCUM/My Dependence(Curb) (7744) 14 Heavy
BRENT ANDERSON AND CAPE FIRST WORSHIP/To Know Your Heart(Devotion Music) (7603) 12 Heavy
NATALIE GRANT/Our Hope Endures(Curb) (7804) 12 Heavy
CURT COLLINS/Jesus Paid It All(Independent) (7692) 11 Heavy
DAVID HUFF/You Saved My Life(Independent) (7523) 11 Heavy
AMY DOUGLAS/Unending Worshiper(Mission House Music) (7762) 8 Medium
MATT MAHER/As It Is In Heaven(Essential/Provident) (7476) 8 Medium
AARON SHUST/God Has Come To Earth(Brash Music) (7951) 6 Medium
BART MILLARD/Leaning On The Everlasting Arms(INO) (7902) 6 Medium
KARI JOBE/I'm Singing(Integrity Label Group) (7891) 6 Medium
LESTER & HOLLY/The Very Best Christmas Gift(Creative Promotions) (7898) 6 Medium
CECE WINANS/Test Of Time(EMI Gospel) (7496) 5 Light
WAYBURN DEAN/I Need A Savior(Independent) (7665) 5 Light
COMPASSIONART/King of Wonders(Sparrow/EMI) (7799) 4 Light
FERNANDO ORTEGA/Angels We Have Heard On High(Curb) (7996) 3 Light
FRANCESCA BATTISTELLI/You're Here Fervent/Word-Curb) (7871) 3 Light
CASTING CROWNS/I Heard The Bells on Christmas Day(Reunion/Provident) (7794) 2 Light
LAURA STORY/Emmanuel(INO) (7855) 2 Light
MATT MAHER/Silent Night (Emmanuel)(Essential/Provident) (7890) 2 Light
WRAF Church of the Week - December 8, 2008
The WRAF "Church of the Week" is ...
Gospel Light Baptist Church in Bethlehem, GA.
Congrats to pastor David Stroup and everyone at Gospel Light!
Susan nominated her church and told us, "We are located where we can reach into several counties. We hold community activities that reaches to all people and keeps Christ the central theme. We have a spanish ministry that reaches the spanish speaking community.
God has blessed us with a beautiful ball field that we are using for the community. We run vans to bring children into our AWANA program on Wed evening and ministry to about 75 children ranging from age 4 to 12.
We have yearly events that are posted on our website inviting the community to join with us for women retreats, honoring men and women in service, children activites, such as Vacation Bible School. Visit our website."
Nominate your church now >>> to be the next WRAF "Church of the Week."
Minggu, 07 Desember 2008
Southern Banana Pudding
submitted by Kathy Nicholson, Southern Hospitality Cooking
Ingredients:
1 box Vanilla Wafers
1/2 cup plue 2 tablespoons sugar
1/3 cup flour
1 tsp vanilla
2 cups milk
3 eggs
4-6 bananas
Slice bananas into 1/2 inch slices - alternate layers of vanilla wafers with layers of bananas until you reach the top.
In double boiler combine milk, sugar, egg yolks (reserving egg whites) and flour
mix well and heat until thickened. Then add vanilla and pour over wafers and bananas.
Mix whites until meringue has stiff peaks. Add sugar. Spread evenly over pudding.
Place in oven at broil until top is golden brown.
Jumat, 05 Desember 2008
Road Home Show Notes - December 5, 2008
Links to stories mentioned by Steve:
Doing the right thing at the Goodwill Store
http://www.happynews.com/news/1212008/.htm
Top 10 Stupid Christmas gifts
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20081202/od_nm/us_stupid%3B_ylt%3DAm7uDhMgRWc7zg9mMXplqGSs0NUE
Doing the right thing at the Goodwill Store
http://www.happynews.com/news/1212008/.htm
Top 10 Stupid Christmas gifts
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20081202/od_nm/us_stupid%3B_ylt%3DAm7uDhMgRWc7zg9mMXplqGSs0NUE
Christmas at Toccoa Falls
Join your friends at WRAF for a weeklong celebration at our broadcast studios on the TFC campus.
We will have an open-house Monday (December 15) thru Friday (December 19) during the hours of 9 AM to 5 PM.
Bring your family for hot chocolate, coffee, apple cider, and homemade cookies.Take a tour our studios and the beautiful waterfalls. There will also have an ornament exchange where you can swap out that gaudy ornament your aunt Gertrude made for a normal looking one from our tree or one of the ornaments brought in by another listener. (As a Red Sox fan a Derek Jeter ornament qualifies as an "ugly" ornament).
Everyone who comes receives a free Christmas gift from WRAF.
Visit our website at myfavoritestation.net or call us at 800.251.8326 for directions.
We will have an open-house Monday (December 15) thru Friday (December 19) during the hours of 9 AM to 5 PM.
Bring your family for hot chocolate, coffee, apple cider, and homemade cookies.Take a tour our studios and the beautiful waterfalls. There will also have an ornament exchange where you can swap out that gaudy ornament your aunt Gertrude made for a normal looking one from our tree or one of the ornaments brought in by another listener. (As a Red Sox fan a Derek Jeter ornament qualifies as an "ugly" ornament).
Everyone who comes receives a free Christmas gift from WRAF.
Visit our website at myfavoritestation.net or call us at 800.251.8326 for directions.
Local Author to Sign Her New Book at Ash-ling Booksellers
Author Cindy Ortiz Durant Book Signing Event
WHEN: 12-13-2008
TIME: 10-2 p.m.
WHERE: Ash-ling Booksellers, 52 Doyle Street, Toccoa, GA 30577
WHAT: Durant will be available to sign copies of her children's book, "Rumbly, Tumbly Roland Stone."
For more information, contact Sunnie Atkins at 888-361-9473 or sunnie@tatepublishing.com
Rumbly, Tumbly Roland Stone
by Cindy Ortiz Durant
"A child will never ignore a new found, smooth and colorful stone. It quickly becomes the new favorite and will have a safe place in a special pocket. In Rumbly, Tumbly Roland Stone, new author Cindy Ortiz Durant gives voice and character to these otherwise silent friends. The story's lesson, based on Matthew 5:43-45, brings together a wise and mature Monty Boulder and a young, resentful Roland Stone. Roland is one unhappy rock who just wants a better view. Monty Boulder’s wisdom helps Roland shape a new attitude toward others. Rumbly, Tumbly Roland Stone teaches an important lesson through one of God's quiet creations so we may all see with a better view."
Kamis, 04 Desember 2008
WRAF Manager's Report - December 4, 2008
The Christmas season is in full swing here at Toccoa Falls Radio. Everyday new listeners are discovering our Internet based ALL CHRISTMAS music channel MyChristmasRadio.net.
We are also making plans for a big Christmas party at the radio station where you and your family will be invited. Keep listening as we share details in the days ahead.
Tonight at Toccoa Falls College it’s the annual Christmas Candlelight Concert. This is one of the highlights of December as the TFC music department presents the story of Christ with timeless music. This free concert is at 7:30 in the Grace Chapel and Performing Arts Center.
Christmas Fest begins in historic downtown Toccoa on Friday at 5 with events Friday night and Saturday with a Christmas Parade Saturday afternoon at 4 PM.
Thanks for making WRAF your radio home for the holidays.
Rabu, 03 Desember 2008
Road Home Show Notes - December 3, 2008
Act of kindness amazes woman - here's the link to the story Steve talked about:
http://www.bismarcktribune.com/articles/2008/11/29/news/local/170564.txt
http://www.bismarcktribune.com/articles/2008/11/29/news/local/170564.txt
Selasa, 02 Desember 2008
WRAF Manager's Report - December 2, 2008
Keep an eye on your mailbox for the WRAF Christmas Newsletter. Our faithful friends who generously volunteer their time to package the newsletter for mailing were at our broadcast studios yesterday and helped get everything ready to send your way. Thanks ladies and gentleman for giving up your time to collate the project and stuff those envelopes.
Inside you’ll find stories of changed lives as a direct result of your financial support, some great “low-cost” gift ideas, plus information about MyChristmasRadio.net …our all Christmas music channel for the Internet and details about a partnership opportunity as we are looking for “WRAF Church Representatives.”
Make sure your name is on our mailing list by calling 800.251.8326 that’s 800.251.8326.
Inside you’ll find stories of changed lives as a direct result of your financial support, some great “low-cost” gift ideas, plus information about MyChristmasRadio.net …our all Christmas music channel for the Internet and details about a partnership opportunity as we are looking for “WRAF Church Representatives.”
Make sure your name is on our mailing list by calling 800.251.8326 that’s 800.251.8326.
Senin, 01 Desember 2008
Weekly Give-Away at MyChristmasRadio.net
At mychristmasradio.net, we're giving away this fun Christmas Traditions Stocking! You'll receive a beautiful Christmas stocking, 3 Christmas CD's, cookie cutters, and sugar cookie mix. Visit mychristmasradio.net for more details!
WRAF Playlist - December 1, 2008
WRAF Reported Stats Week of Nov 24-Nov 30, 2008
ARTIST/Song (label) SPINS ROTATION
BRENT ANDERSON AND CAPE FIRST WORSHIP/To Know Your Heart(Devotion Music) (7603) 13 Heavy
JAMIE SLOCUM/My Dependence(Curb) (7744) 13 Heavy
CURT COLLINS/Jesus Paid It All(Independent) (7692) 12 Heavy
DAVID HUFF/You Saved My Life(Independent) (7523) 12 Heavy
NATALIE GRANT/Our Hope Endures(Curb) (7804) 11 Heavy
CECE WINANS/Test Of Time(EMI Gospel) (7496) 8 Medium
MATT MAHER/As It Is In Heaven(Essential/Provident) (7476) 8 Medium
AMY DOUGLAS/Unending Worshiper(Mission House Music) (7762) 7 Medium
WAYBURN DEAN/I Need A Savior(Independent) (7665) 7 Heavy
BART MILLARD/Leaning On The Everlasting Arms(INO) (7902) 6 Medium
KARI JOBE/I'm Singing(Integrity Label Group) (7891) 6 Medium
33MILES/One Life To Love(INO) (7561) 5 Light
COMPASSIONART/King of Wonders(Sparrow/EMI) (7799) 4 Light
AFTER THE CHASE/I'll Be A Fool(Independent) (7566) 3 Light
LESTER & HOLLY/The Very Best Christmas Gift Creative Promotions) (7898) 3 Light
STEVE BELL/Praise The Father(Independent) (7731) 3 Light
AARON SHUST/God Has Come To Earth(Brash Music) (7951) 2 Light
ARTIST/Song (label) SPINS ROTATION
BRENT ANDERSON AND CAPE FIRST WORSHIP/To Know Your Heart(Devotion Music) (7603) 13 Heavy
JAMIE SLOCUM/My Dependence(Curb) (7744) 13 Heavy
CURT COLLINS/Jesus Paid It All(Independent) (7692) 12 Heavy
DAVID HUFF/You Saved My Life(Independent) (7523) 12 Heavy
NATALIE GRANT/Our Hope Endures(Curb) (7804) 11 Heavy
CECE WINANS/Test Of Time(EMI Gospel) (7496) 8 Medium
MATT MAHER/As It Is In Heaven(Essential/Provident) (7476) 8 Medium
AMY DOUGLAS/Unending Worshiper(Mission House Music) (7762) 7 Medium
WAYBURN DEAN/I Need A Savior(Independent) (7665) 7 Heavy
BART MILLARD/Leaning On The Everlasting Arms(INO) (7902) 6 Medium
KARI JOBE/I'm Singing(Integrity Label Group) (7891) 6 Medium
33MILES/One Life To Love(INO) (7561) 5 Light
COMPASSIONART/King of Wonders(Sparrow/EMI) (7799) 4 Light
AFTER THE CHASE/I'll Be A Fool(Independent) (7566) 3 Light
LESTER & HOLLY/The Very Best Christmas Gift Creative Promotions) (7898) 3 Light
STEVE BELL/Praise The Father(Independent) (7731) 3 Light
AARON SHUST/God Has Come To Earth(Brash Music) (7951) 2 Light
WRAF Church of the Week - December 1, 2008
Harbins Community Baptist Church in Dacula, Georgia is our new WRAF "Church of the Week."
Congratulations to pastor Steve Doyle and the entire congregation.
Ansley nominated Harbins and told us, "We are a new church in the Harbins area. Our pastor, teaches us Biblical messages each week & encourages us to grow in the Lord. We help the community through food drives, clothes drives, school supplies are donated to needy children who attend the school in which we meet each Sunday. In addition to collecting food for the hungry in the area, we also donate food to the Ga Baptist Association.
We are a small church with great expectations that God will use us to teach the community around us about His precious Son, Jesus Christ. It is for Him we serve."
Nominate your church now >>> to be the next WRAF "Church of the Week."
Minggu, 30 November 2008
Thanksgiving Travel Stats
as mentioned by Kathy Nicholson on Sunday November 30, 2008
Sunday After Thanksgiving is Heaviest Travel Day of the Year
The most traveled day of the holiday period - and of the entire year - is the Sunday after Thanksgiving, when 13.7 million long-distance trips are made (Figure 2). The day after Christmas is the second most traveled day during the holidays, with 12 million trips. New Year's Eve is less traveled than either Christmas or Thanksgiving, with 8.3 million people traveling. There appears to be no increased pattern of travel associated with the celebration of Hanukkah.
While Christmas and Thanksgiving record about the same amount of travel, Thanksgiving's high volume of travel is concentrated in fewer days, which places a heavier burden on the transportation system. During the five days surrounding Thanksgiving, an average of 10.8 million trips are taken per day, nearly double the average number of daily trips for the whole year; the daily average for the five days around Christmas is 9.5 million trips, but more Christmas travelers leave earlier and stay longer than Thanksgiving travelers so that trips are spread out over a longer period of time.
New Year's is a less traveled five-day holiday period, because the first few days of the New Year are relatively light travel days. During the five days surrounding New Year's Day, Americans take an average of 6.3 million trips per day.
Holiday travel accounts for 8.3 percent of all trips and 9.8 percent of all miles traveled during the year. Trips taken during the five-day periods around Thanksgiving and Christmas account for 6.3 percent of America's annual trips and 6.8 percent of the miles. The five-day period around New Year's Day accounts for 2.1 percent of all annual trips and 3 percent of miles.
source: http://www.rita.dot.gov
Sunday After Thanksgiving is Heaviest Travel Day of the Year
The most traveled day of the holiday period - and of the entire year - is the Sunday after Thanksgiving, when 13.7 million long-distance trips are made (Figure 2). The day after Christmas is the second most traveled day during the holidays, with 12 million trips. New Year's Eve is less traveled than either Christmas or Thanksgiving, with 8.3 million people traveling. There appears to be no increased pattern of travel associated with the celebration of Hanukkah.
While Christmas and Thanksgiving record about the same amount of travel, Thanksgiving's high volume of travel is concentrated in fewer days, which places a heavier burden on the transportation system. During the five days surrounding Thanksgiving, an average of 10.8 million trips are taken per day, nearly double the average number of daily trips for the whole year; the daily average for the five days around Christmas is 9.5 million trips, but more Christmas travelers leave earlier and stay longer than Thanksgiving travelers so that trips are spread out over a longer period of time.
New Year's is a less traveled five-day holiday period, because the first few days of the New Year are relatively light travel days. During the five days surrounding New Year's Day, Americans take an average of 6.3 million trips per day.
Holiday travel accounts for 8.3 percent of all trips and 9.8 percent of all miles traveled during the year. Trips taken during the five-day periods around Thanksgiving and Christmas account for 6.3 percent of America's annual trips and 6.8 percent of the miles. The five-day period around New Year's Day accounts for 2.1 percent of all annual trips and 3 percent of miles.
source: http://www.rita.dot.gov
Turkey and Cranberry Muffins
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Ingredients:
• 8 oz. pkg. corn muffin mix
• 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley or cilantro
• Cooked slices of turkey
• 1/3 cup cranberry sauce
Preparation:
Prepare muffins according to package directions, adding the chopped parsley or cilantro. Grease bottoms of miniature muffin cups, and fill each cup 2/3 full of batter. Bake according to package directions until light golden brown, and remove from muffin cups to cool. Cut each muffin in half, and make tiny sandwiches with the turkey and cranberry sauce (I'd add a bit of sour cream too).
This wonderfully quick and delicious main dish recipe is pure comfort food.
Creamy Tex-Mex Chicken Spaghetti
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
• 1 (16 ounce) package spaghetti pasta
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 (9 ounce) packages precooked chicken slices or 2 cups chopped up
• 1 (16 ounce) jar chunky salsa
• 1 (15 ounce) jar four cheese Alfredo sauce
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 avocados, peeled and chopped
Preparation:
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Meanwhile, in large skillet cook onion in olive oil over medium heat until onion is tender, about 5 minutes.
Cook pasta according to package directions. While pasta is cooking, add chicken or turkey and salsa to onions and bring to a simmer. Then stir in Alfredo sauce.
Drain pasta and add to mixture in skillet. Toss over medium heat for a few minutes. Then serve, sprinkling with Parmesan cheese and topping with avocado. Serves 6
Turkey Pizza
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Ingredients:
• 1/2 Yeast Crust Recipe OR 1 Boboli pizza crust
• 1/3 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 tsp. dried basil leaves
• 1/2 tsp. dried thyme leaves
• 1/8 tsp. pepper
• 2 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
• 2 cups cubed cooked turkey
• 1-1/2 cups shredded Muenster cheese
• 6 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
• 2 tomatoes, chopped and seeded
• 1-1/4 cups shredded Swiss cheese
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Preparation:
Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Make and prebake crust if using. Let cool. No need to prebake Boboli crust.
In small bowl, combine mayonnaise, basil, thyme, pepper, and mustard and mix well. Stir in turkey, then spread crust with this mixture. Top with remaining ingredients in order. Bake at 425 degrees for 10-15 minutes until crust is golden brown and cheese is melted. 6 servings
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Ingredients:
• 8 oz. pkg. corn muffin mix
• 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley or cilantro
• Cooked slices of turkey
• 1/3 cup cranberry sauce
Preparation:
Prepare muffins according to package directions, adding the chopped parsley or cilantro. Grease bottoms of miniature muffin cups, and fill each cup 2/3 full of batter. Bake according to package directions until light golden brown, and remove from muffin cups to cool. Cut each muffin in half, and make tiny sandwiches with the turkey and cranberry sauce (I'd add a bit of sour cream too).
This wonderfully quick and delicious main dish recipe is pure comfort food.
Creamy Tex-Mex Chicken Spaghetti
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
• 1 (16 ounce) package spaghetti pasta
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 (9 ounce) packages precooked chicken slices or 2 cups chopped up
• 1 (16 ounce) jar chunky salsa
• 1 (15 ounce) jar four cheese Alfredo sauce
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 avocados, peeled and chopped
Preparation:
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Meanwhile, in large skillet cook onion in olive oil over medium heat until onion is tender, about 5 minutes.
Cook pasta according to package directions. While pasta is cooking, add chicken or turkey and salsa to onions and bring to a simmer. Then stir in Alfredo sauce.
Drain pasta and add to mixture in skillet. Toss over medium heat for a few minutes. Then serve, sprinkling with Parmesan cheese and topping with avocado. Serves 6
Turkey Pizza
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Ingredients:
• 1/2 Yeast Crust Recipe OR 1 Boboli pizza crust
• 1/3 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 tsp. dried basil leaves
• 1/2 tsp. dried thyme leaves
• 1/8 tsp. pepper
• 2 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
• 2 cups cubed cooked turkey
• 1-1/2 cups shredded Muenster cheese
• 6 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
• 2 tomatoes, chopped and seeded
• 1-1/4 cups shredded Swiss cheese
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Preparation:
Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Make and prebake crust if using. Let cool. No need to prebake Boboli crust.
In small bowl, combine mayonnaise, basil, thyme, pepper, and mustard and mix well. Stir in turkey, then spread crust with this mixture. Top with remaining ingredients in order. Bake at 425 degrees for 10-15 minutes until crust is golden brown and cheese is melted. 6 servings
Sabtu, 29 November 2008
Hit the Road
as mentioned by Kathy Nicholson, Sunday November 30, 2008
Bike ride, Dahlonega. Chicken City Cyclists. 10 a.m. Saturday, leaves from Greenbrier Shopping Center, 406 Main St., Dahlonega. 770-534-7075 or unnoldl@charter.net.
Bike ride, Cumming. Moderate, more than 40 miles. Chicken City Cyclists. 10 a.m. Nov. 29, leaves from Concord Baptist Church, 6905 Concord Church Road, Cumming. 770-534-7075 or
unnoldl@charter.net.
Bike ride, Gainesville. More than 30 miles. Eat at Mickey Pig restaurant. Chicken City Cyclists. 10 a.m. Dec. 6, leave from Living Missions Methodist Church, Belton Bridge Road, Gainesville. 770-534-7075 or unnoldl@charter.net.
ISI Cycling, Gainesville. 25-50 miles. 7:30 a.m. Saturdays, Corinth Baptist Church, 3590 Thompson Bridge Road, Gainesville.
Mountain bike ride with Bike Town USA, Oakwood. All levels welcome. 6:45 p.m. Mondays, Gainesville State College, 3820 Mundy Mill Road, Oakwood. Free. 770-532-7090.
Recreation rides with Habersham Bicycles, Alto. 12 to 22 miles at 7 a.m. Saturdays, 20- to 35-mile fast pace (18-23 mph) rides at 6:15 p.m. Tuesdays, road time trials on Thursdays. Habersham Bicycles, Ga. 365, Alto. No ride if raining. Free. Joe Elam, 706-894-2453.
WRAF New Music Spotlight - November 29, 2008
This week's show features new Christmas music from:
Lester & Holly - "The Very Best Christmas Gift"
Lenny LeBlanc - "This Year"
Shane & Shane - "O, Holy Night"
Jim Brickman & Mark Marsi - "Christmas Is"
Ginny Owens - "This is Christmas"
Matt Maher - "Silent Night"
Listen to / Download the New Music Spotlight
XML Feed: http://www.tfc.edu/radio/podcasting/radio.xml
Lester & Holly - "The Very Best Christmas Gift"
Lenny LeBlanc - "This Year"
Shane & Shane - "O, Holy Night"
Jim Brickman & Mark Marsi - "Christmas Is"
Ginny Owens - "This is Christmas"
Matt Maher - "Silent Night"
Listen to / Download the New Music Spotlight
XML Feed: http://www.tfc.edu/radio/podcasting/radio.xml
Selasa, 25 November 2008
Happy Thanksgiving From Toccoa Falls
Here is your special Thanksgiving E-card from Dr. Wayne Gardner and all your friends at Toccoa Falls College.
TFC Christmas Candlelight Concert - December 4, 2008
Toccoa Falls, GA – Toccoa Falls College School of Music presents its annual Christmas Candlelight Concert, Thursday, December 4 at 7:30 p.m., in Grace Chapel and Performing Arts Center.
Dr. Tom Council, Director for the Toccoa Falls College School of Music, relates, “Toccoa Falls students from the School of Music will be highlighted in this year’s presentation of traditional, contemporary, and favorite Christmas selections.” Performances will be made by a variety of college music groups, including solos by Professor David Jones and Philip Himebook, and the college choir. The feature presentation will be selections from a multi-cultural instrumental group who will also join with the college choir to close the concert with the final number in Spanish. This performance promises an evening of delightful Christmas music designed to set the tone for a wonderful Christmas season.
A pre-concert dinner buffet will be available at Gate Cottage Restaurant. Guests will have the opportunity to meet the conductors and some of those participating in the evening performances. Reservations for the dinner at Gate Cottage are required and can be made by calling 706-886-7014.
Dr. Tom Council, Director for the Toccoa Falls College School of Music, relates, “Toccoa Falls students from the School of Music will be highlighted in this year’s presentation of traditional, contemporary, and favorite Christmas selections.” Performances will be made by a variety of college music groups, including solos by Professor David Jones and Philip Himebook, and the college choir. The feature presentation will be selections from a multi-cultural instrumental group who will also join with the college choir to close the concert with the final number in Spanish. This performance promises an evening of delightful Christmas music designed to set the tone for a wonderful Christmas season.
A pre-concert dinner buffet will be available at Gate Cottage Restaurant. Guests will have the opportunity to meet the conductors and some of those participating in the evening performances. Reservations for the dinner at Gate Cottage are required and can be made by calling 706-886-7014.
Senin, 24 November 2008
WRAF Playlist - November 24, 2008
WRAF Reported Stats Week of Nov 17-Nov 23, 2008
ARTIST/Song (label) SPINS ROTATION
CURT COLLINS/Jesus Paid It All(Independent) (7692) 14 Heavy
BRENT ANDERSON AND CAPE FIRST WORSHIP/To Know Your Heart(Devotion Music) (7603) 12 Heavy
DAVID HUFF/You Saved My Life(Independent) (7523) 12 Heavy
JAMIE SLOCUM/My Dependence(Curb) (7744) 12 Heavy
WAYBURN DEAN/I Need A Savior(Independent) (7665) 10 Heavy
NATALIE GRANT/Our Hope Endures(Curb) (7804) 9 Medium
CECE WINANS/Test Of Time(EMI Gospel) (7496) 8 Medium
33MILES/One Life To Love(INO) (7561) 7 Medium
MATT MAHER/As It Is In Heaven(Essential/Provident) (7476) 7 Medium
AMY DOUGLAS/Unending Worshiper(Mission House Music) (7762) 6 Medium
BRIAN BATES/Under(Independent) (7748) 6 Medium
CHRIST FOR THE NATIONS/Glory To Our King(Independent) (7650) 6 Medium
NATE HUSS/Your Own(Slanted) (7806) 6 Medium
STEVE BELL/Praise The Father(Independent) (7731) 5 Light
BART MILLARD/Leaning On The Everlasting Arms(INO) (7902) 4 Light
AFTER THE CHASE/I'll Be A Fool(Independent) (7566) 3 Light
COMPASSIONART/King of Wonders(Sparrow/EMI) (7799) 3 Light
KARI JOBE/I'm Singing(Integrity Label Group) (7891) 3 Light
ARTIST/Song (label) SPINS ROTATION
CURT COLLINS/Jesus Paid It All(Independent) (7692) 14 Heavy
BRENT ANDERSON AND CAPE FIRST WORSHIP/To Know Your Heart(Devotion Music) (7603) 12 Heavy
DAVID HUFF/You Saved My Life(Independent) (7523) 12 Heavy
JAMIE SLOCUM/My Dependence(Curb) (7744) 12 Heavy
WAYBURN DEAN/I Need A Savior(Independent) (7665) 10 Heavy
NATALIE GRANT/Our Hope Endures(Curb) (7804) 9 Medium
CECE WINANS/Test Of Time(EMI Gospel) (7496) 8 Medium
33MILES/One Life To Love(INO) (7561) 7 Medium
MATT MAHER/As It Is In Heaven(Essential/Provident) (7476) 7 Medium
AMY DOUGLAS/Unending Worshiper(Mission House Music) (7762) 6 Medium
BRIAN BATES/Under(Independent) (7748) 6 Medium
CHRIST FOR THE NATIONS/Glory To Our King(Independent) (7650) 6 Medium
NATE HUSS/Your Own(Slanted) (7806) 6 Medium
STEVE BELL/Praise The Father(Independent) (7731) 5 Light
BART MILLARD/Leaning On The Everlasting Arms(INO) (7902) 4 Light
AFTER THE CHASE/I'll Be A Fool(Independent) (7566) 3 Light
COMPASSIONART/King of Wonders(Sparrow/EMI) (7799) 3 Light
KARI JOBE/I'm Singing(Integrity Label Group) (7891) 3 Light
WRAF Church of the Week - November 24, 2008
LifePoint Church of Greenville, SC is the latest WRAF "Church of the Week."
Congratulations to Pastor Phil Pike and the entire congregation of LifePoint.
Linda nominated the church and shared the following: "Our church is a little over 5 years old. We are a very small, but loving church that seeks to know God and to make Him known not only in our community, but to those in other parts of the world.
We are attempting to reach our local community by each member of the body reaching out to his/her neighbors and those that we come into contact with, with love, caring and sharing Christ.
We are attempting to reach those in other parts of the world through our Lifepoint website.
We have been taught that it is not just the pastor's responsibility to minister, but it is also the responsibility of each member in the body of Christ, and what a joy it is to do just that. Phil Pike is our pastor; he has a great heart for the Lord. Phil initially created our website. We have since had two men to join our church family whom God had gifted in the area of computer technology etc. They have tweaked our website enabling us to reach thousands of people in other countries with the message of God's love and salvation through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Even though we are small, we are planning a missions trip next year to minister face to face with people in other parts of the world. We also had the priviledge of sending over 100 study Bibles to some of our soldiers in Iraq.
Last year, before winter set in, we had the priviledge of giving out over 300 blankets to the homeless. Also, last year during the spring and summer months we held monthly picnics with the hopes of reaching out to paper in the park by way of giving out free bottled water and having fun games that they could join in on. Our efforts there was to forge relationships so that we could share Christ with those that did not know him. I am reminded of the widow that gave all she had to the Lord.
Though we are a small church, we at Lifepoint desire to give all we have to be used as vessels of honor for his kingdom. Thank you for this opportunity to share how God is using this small body for his glory."
Nominate your church now >>> to be the next WRAF "Church of the Week."
Congratulations to Pastor Phil Pike and the entire congregation of LifePoint.
Linda nominated the church and shared the following: "Our church is a little over 5 years old. We are a very small, but loving church that seeks to know God and to make Him known not only in our community, but to those in other parts of the world.
We are attempting to reach our local community by each member of the body reaching out to his/her neighbors and those that we come into contact with, with love, caring and sharing Christ.
We are attempting to reach those in other parts of the world through our Lifepoint website.
We have been taught that it is not just the pastor's responsibility to minister, but it is also the responsibility of each member in the body of Christ, and what a joy it is to do just that. Phil Pike is our pastor; he has a great heart for the Lord. Phil initially created our website. We have since had two men to join our church family whom God had gifted in the area of computer technology etc. They have tweaked our website enabling us to reach thousands of people in other countries with the message of God's love and salvation through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Even though we are small, we are planning a missions trip next year to minister face to face with people in other parts of the world. We also had the priviledge of sending over 100 study Bibles to some of our soldiers in Iraq.
Last year, before winter set in, we had the priviledge of giving out over 300 blankets to the homeless. Also, last year during the spring and summer months we held monthly picnics with the hopes of reaching out to paper in the park by way of giving out free bottled water and having fun games that they could join in on. Our efforts there was to forge relationships so that we could share Christ with those that did not know him. I am reminded of the widow that gave all she had to the Lord.
Though we are a small church, we at Lifepoint desire to give all we have to be used as vessels of honor for his kingdom. Thank you for this opportunity to share how God is using this small body for his glory."
Nominate your church now >>> to be the next WRAF "Church of the Week."
Minggu, 23 November 2008
Jazzy Mashed Potatoes
recipe mentioned by Kathy Nicholson
5 pound bag Yukon Gold Potatoes
1 stick (real) butter
1 cup milk
thyme
chives
1 bulb garlic
olive oil
salt and pepper
Yukon Golds are the best choice for making creamy mashed potatoes and most potatoe gratins and casserole-type dishes. You will need about 4 pounds or about 12 potatoes (5-6 ounces each) for 12 servings (about 2/3 cup per serving). Whip up the oooked potatoes with 1 cup of milk (or half-and-half), 1 stick of butter, salt and pepper to taste.
To dress it up: place a whole bulb of garlic on a double layer of foil. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Wrap it in the foil and place in the oven 1 hour before the turkey is ready. When garlic is soft, add any jices that accumated in the bottom to the cooked potatoes. Squeeze the softened garlic into the potatoes along with some butter and milk add fresh chopped thyme or chives.
Turkey Roasting Instructions
Remember the basics when cooking turkey
Cooking a turkey can seem daunting, but it's simply a matter of following directions and watching your food thermometer.
What? You don't have a thermometer?
OK, that's the first - and, essentially only - thing you need to buy, along with the turkey. The thermometer is key when cooking, as it ensures a safe minimum internal temperature of 165 F has been reached to destroy bacteria and prevent foodborne illness.
Otherwise, follow the instructions below for a delicious - and safe - turkey dinner for Thanksgiving this year.
Roasting instructions
Set the oven temperature no lower than 325 F. Preheating is not necessary.
Be sure the turkey is completely thawed. Times are based on fresh or thawed birds at a refrigerator temperature of 40 F or below.
Place turkey breast-side up on a flat wire rack in a shallow roasting pan 2 to 2 1/2 inches deep.
Tuck wing tips back under shoulders of bird (called "akimbo"). (optional)
Add one-half cup water to the bottom of the pan. (optional)
A tent of aluminum foil may be placed loosely over the breast of the turkey for the first 1 to 1 1/2 hours, then removed for browning. Or, a tent of foil may be placed over the turkey after the turkey has reached the desired golden brown color. (optional)
For optimum safety, cook stuffing in a casserole dish as a dressing. If you decide to stuff your turkey, mix ingredients just before stuffing it; stuff loosely. Additional time is required for the turkey and stuffing to reach a safe minimum internal temperature (see chart).
For safety and doneness, the internal temperature should be checked with a food thermometer. The temperature of the turkey and the center of the stuffing must reach a safe minimum internal temperature of 165 F. Many people may choose to cook to 180 F to ensure that the meat is not pink and is well done. Check the temperature in the innermost part of the thigh and wing and the thickest part of the breast.
Let the bird stand 20 minutes before removing stuffing and carving.
Source: USDA Food Safety Inspection Service
Debbie Wilburn is county extension agent in family and consumer science with the Hall County Extension. Contact: 770-535-8290.
RELATED CONTENT
"Turkey: Alternate Routes to the Table:" Read a guide by the USDA about different ways to cook your turkey.
Possible turkey pitfalls
Many variables can affect the roasting time of a whole turkey:
A partially frozen turkey requires longer cooking
A stuffed turkey requires longer cooking
The oven may heat food unevenly or may be inaccurate
Dark roasting pans cook faster than shiny metals
The depth and size of the pan can reduce heat circulation to all areas of the turkey
The use of a foil tent for the entire time can slow cooking
Use of the roasting pan's lid speeds cooking
An oven cooking bag can accelerate cooking time
The rack position can have an effect on even cooking and heat circulation
A turkey or its pan may be too large for the oven, thus blocking heat circulation
Unstuffed breast
4 to 6-pound breast: 1 1/2 to 2 1/4 hours
6 to 8-pound breast: 1/4 to 3 1/4 hours
8 to 12 pounds: 2 3/4 to 3 hours
12 to 14 pounds: 3 to 3 3/4 hours
14 to 18 pounds: 3 3/4 to 4 1/4 hours
18 to 20 pounds: 4 1/4 to 4 1/2 hours
20 to 24 pounds: 4 1/2 to 5 hours
Stuffed breast
8 to 12 pounds: 3 to 3 1/2 hours
12 to 14 pounds: 3 1/2 to 4 hours
14 to 18 pounds: 4 to 4 1/4 hours
18 to 20 pounds: 4 1/4 to 4 3/4 hours
20 to 24 pounds: 4 3/4 to 5 1/4 hours
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