Text Box: Page # Text Box: Parish Visitor Text Box: April Friendship Forum April 6 ~ “Change in Modern Life” - Dr Steven Erickson Dr Erickson is a partner in Dakota Valley Psychologists and a family counselor. He has appeared before the Friendship Forum audience in the past and has always brought interesting topics that provoke spirited discussion. April 13 ~ Congregational Call Meeting The congregation will be asked to Vote on the Candidate to call for Associate Pastor April 20 ~ Domestic and Child Abuse Prevention - Leah Lutz of the Hope Center April is Child Abuse Awareness Month and also Sexual Awareness Month. April 27 ~ To Be Announced Text Box: Kitchen Helpers April 6th ~ Kris & Bruce Dennison and Edythe & Orville Peterson April 13th ~ Janet & Dennis Hahn and Lorraine & Rein Lemke April 20th ~ Nancy & Lyle Gunderson and Margaret & Chuck Knapper April 27th ~ Marcia & Chris Peterson & Maren Peterson Text Box: Kielbasa Potato Chowder There were many requests for this recipe, which was served at the Lenten supper in March. *1 lb smoked kielbasa/polish sausage, cut into 1/2 in pieces 6+ strips of bacon, diced 1 medium onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 3 cups reduced sodium chicken broth 3 cups water 8 medium potato’s, peeled & cubed 1 tsp chicken bouillion granules 1/4 tsp pepper 1 cup heavy whipping cream Butter, optional to taste In large skillet, brown sausage and bacon. Drain, reserving 1 tsp of drippings. Add onion & garlic, cook until tender. In large sauce pan, boil broth and water, add potatoes, bouillion and pepper. Cook for 10 minutes or until tender_ add meat mixture. Cook over medium heat for 3 minutes. Reduce heat—add cream and cook 1 minute r until heated through. For variation add corn, more potatoes. To increase thickness, reduce water and increase cream. **Thanks you to Joanne & Darrin Corbin for this recipe