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A church in our community, which happens to be our church posted a fb post about being robbed. Our community JUMPED into action, offering items, asking what they as individuals could help with in a matter of hours connections had been made and some items have been replaced. I know I will personally be replacing the jelly beans stolen... who takes jelly beans?!?  

Hours after the post the church decided to open up their doors for a potluck so the community can come and gather. We as a family are hosting a baking night the night before to provide some desserts, someone has covered an enormous amount of food, it has become a beautiful example of how people gather in the shadow of something awful.  

Sunday we will laugh, share and get to know our neighbours. I hate that it took a theft to inspire it but I cannot wait! 

My favourite Trifle will be making another appearance!

2 boxed cake mix- golden... bake as per directions
 2 cool whip
2 vanilla pudding mixed
caramel sauce 
2 apple pie filling

layer... cake, caramel sauce puddingcoolwhip and repeat! I use a BIG punch bowl as this baby is huge! it is also AMAZING! and we NEVER have any left overs! 


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