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461 Park Avenue
Newmarket, Ontario
L3Y 1V9
(905) 895-4851
trinityuc@gmail.com

LAMP - Lunch At My Place
For several years now, Trinity has been preparing and serving a weekly fellowship meal for the community without charge and without question.

Who do we serve? We seat all who enter our doors. Every Tuesday, LAMP provides a hot, healthy lunch to the homeless, lonely, out of work - generally the most vulnerable folk in our community. Close to 50 people are served each week, over 1700 meals a year.

When and Where? Meals are served at noon in the Fellowship Room of Trinity United Church. Come to the Park Avenue entrance. The dining tables are set every Tuesday from September to June.

How? LAMP is funded solely on donations from our congregation and faithful individuals and businesses in our community. We are staffed by caring volunteers who work hard to create a welcoming atmosphere that is non-judgmental and non-threatening. Guests often pitch in when they can. LAMP is made possible by the good will of thoughtful donors, cheerful volunteers, and very appreciative guests.

What is on the menu? On LAMP Tuesdays, tasty and nutritious dishes are prepared in the church's kitchen in time for lunch. The main meal is carefully balanced to offer all the basic food groups, but some delightful extras and homemade treats are often included to spead a little cheer. Of course, we plan more festive meals for Christmas, Easter and other celebrations throughout the year.

But LAMP is more than just a provider of food. It is a powerful ministry of hospitality, friendship and hope. Trinity shares this outreach with other Newmarket churches who offer similar programmes on different days of the week. We can all be instruments of God's love in our community.

How can you help? Volunteers are needed to cook and serve the food, visit with (entertain) our guests, and clean up afterwards. Donations are also greatly appreciated. For more information, you can contact Trinity by phone (905) 895-4851 or by email: trinityuc@gmail.com.

LAMP Recipes
The LAMP volunteers have sent in some popular recipes they would like to share with everyone ...

Skillet Pasta
Best made the day before you want to serve it.
1 lb. ground beef 2 cups water
1 tsp oregano 2 cups small shell pasta
1 pouch Lipton onion soup 1/4 cup Parmesan
1 28 oz tin diced tomatoes shredded mozzarella
(undrained)

1) In large skillet, brown the ground beef and drain off the fat.
2)Add oregano, soup mix, tomatoes with liquid, and water. Bring to a boil.
3) Add pasta. Simmer for approximately 20 minutes and stir.
4) Add Parmesan cheese.
5)Top with mozzarella, melt and serve.

Banana Pudding Cake
Makes 12-16 servings
1 pkg (18.5 oz (515 g) white cake mix
1 pkg (4 serving size) vanilla instant pudding mix
4 eggs
1/ 1/2 cups (375ml) mashed ripe bananas (3 or 4 large)
1/3 cup (75mL) vegetable oil

Preheat oven to 350 F (180 C)
1) Grease a 9x13 inch cake pan with butter or margarine.
2) In a large mixing bowl, combine cake mix, pudding mix, eggs, mashed bananas, and oil. Mix until smooth.
3) Spread batter evenly into the greased cake pan.
4) Bake 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
5) Cool at least 30 minutes before cutting.

Substitutions: Butterscotch or chocolate pudding can be used instead of vanilla pudding.

Lemon Lime Refrigerator Sheet Cake
1 pkg Duncan Hines Lemon Supreme Cake Mix
1 pkg lime Jello (4 serving size)
1 envelope whipped topping mix (2-2 1/2 cup yield)
1 pkg. lemon instant pudding mix (4 serving size)
1 1/2 cups cold milk

1) Dissolve Jello in 3/4 cup boiling water.
2) Add 1/2 cup cold water; set aside.
3) Mix and bake cake as directed in a 9"x13"x2" pan.
4) Cool 20-25 minutes.
5) Poke deep holes about 1" apart in cake (still in pan) with a meat fork.

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