I'm thinking that the church ladies use a recipe more like this:

CABBAGE/RAMEN NOODLE SALAD

□ 1 pkg. chicken ramen noodles
□ 5 to 6 c. shredded cabbage
□ 1/4 c. green onions
□ 2 tbsp. sesame seeds
□ 1/2 c. slivered almonds (browned)

DRESSING:

□ Flavor pkg. from noodles
□ 3 tsp. vinegar
□ 2 tsp. sugar
□ 2 tsp. oil
□ 1/2 tsp. pepper

Crush noodles slightly, put in colander and pour 1 cup boiling water over the noodles to soften. Drain well. Mix all salad ingredients except almonds. In a covered glass combine dressing ingredients. Shake well and pour over salad. Stir until evenly coated. Add almond and chill 2 to 3 hours before serving.