February Newsletter

PRESIDENCY MESSAGE
"Honorable, happy, and successful marriage is surely the principal goal of every normal person.”

Marriage is perhaps the most vital of all the decisions and has the most far-reaching effects, for it has to do not only with immediate happiness, but also with eternal joys. It affects not only the two people involved, but also their families and particularly their children and their children’s children down through the many generations".

RELIEF SOCIETY ACTIVITY
FEBRUARY 8TH
We will be having two classes, budgeting with Summer Gordon and Cleaning with Mary Jackson. We will start at 7pm and there will be a children’s class provided.

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS MESSAGE
Independence is the ability to meet personal and family needs without calling upon others for help. The Church and its members are commanded to be self-reliant and independent. When they take responsibility for their own and their family’s well-being, they are better able to sustain themselves in everyday life and during adversity without becoming dependent on others. When members find it necessary to receive assistance beyond that which they or their families can provide, the Church stands ready to help. In all cases, members should avoid becoming dependent upon outside sources of help, including government, and strive to be self-reliant.
"The Lord said that it is important for the Church to 'stand independent above all other creatures beneath the celestial world' (D&C 78: 14). Members of the Church are also counseled to be independent. Independence means many things. It means being free of drugs that addict, habits that bind, and diseases that curse. It also means being free of personal debt and of the interest and carrying charges required by debt the world over" (James E. Faust, Ensign, May 1986, 21).

Congratulations!!!
Congratulations to Peter and Adrianne Jones on the birth of their baby girl Eleanor. Eleanor was born on January 11th weighing 7 lbs and 11 ounces.

ANNOUNCEMENTS
Feb. 6 – Fast Sunday
Feb. 8 – Relief Society Activity
Feb. 10 – Stake Temple Day
Feb. 12 – Stake conference
7pm Adult session
Feb 13 - Stake Conference 10am
Feb. 25 – Sister Ockey will be teaching another relationship class at 7pm

LESSON SCHEDULE
Feb. 6 – Marriage is ordained of God
Feb. 13 – Stake Conference
Feb. 20 –Gospel Principles 27: Work & Personal Responsibility
Feb. 27 – Elder Lawrence: “Courageous Parenting” Nov. 2010 Ensign

Happy Birthday!
Feb. 1 Nicole Campbell
Feb. 4 Heidi Groneman
Feb. 5 Amie Stevens
Feb. 10 Kelly Davis
Feb. 11 Annie Baxter
Feb. 12 Michelle Chilcott
Feb. 12 Shanell Halford
Feb. 12 Kathy Lakes
Feb. 13 Maura Chilcott
Feb. 13 Donnette Christianson
Feb. 13 Stacie Bryson
Feb. 14. Terrie Peterson
Feb. 15 Amy Peterson
Feb. 18 Becky Bingham
Feb. 19 Shannon Tobler
Feb. 21 Peggy Robinson
Feb. 22 Brittney Dawn Anderson
Feb. 25 Karen Hogue
Feb. 26 Stephanie Blake
Feb. 26 Bonnie Peterson

Recipes from the Christmas Dinner

Sorry its taken so long. Here is one of the recipes from the Christmas dinner. I will get the rest on asap!

Mock chicken cordon blue
6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
6 slices of Swiss cheese
6 slices of deli ham
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 cup sour cream
1 1/2 cups seasoned bread crumbs
1 1/2 tbsp melted butter
1/4 cup milk
Grease bottom of 9 x 13 baking pan. Place chicken in pan and then layer the ham and then the Swiss cheese. Mix the milk, soup, and sour cream together then pour over the chicken. Moisten the bread crumbs with the butter and sprinkle over the chicken. Bake at 350 degrees for 45-50 minutes.

Dress Party

"The Dress Party" Holiday Dress Sale

Melodee Curtis is hosting a dress party at her home on Monday, Nov 8 from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. The party will go on rain or shine.

These are designer girls' dresses brought direct from the factory in California. They typically sell in department stores and catalogues for $60 to $130, but will be on sale at the party for $20 to $37. All merchandise will be on display, which means if you see something you like, you buy it and take it home with you that day.

Sizes come in Infants, 2T through 14, and 2-piece skirt sets for the older girl sizes. You can find the same style of dress in all the sizes if you're looking for matching dresses for family photos or wedding parties. There will even be white dresses available for blessing and/or baptism dresses. The dresses are fully lined and machine washable!

There will also be Hair Accessories for purchase as well as Stretch Skinny Jeans for the girls, and Womens' Designer/Botique Jeans for the moms!

The party is open to the public, so everybody is welcome to come, If anyone has any questions, you may contact Melodee Curtis.

October 12th Activity

Our next activity is October 12th, at the church at 7pm. We will have a free class on learning how to make egg rolls by Sister Young Louie. We also have various crafts to sign up for. Here are pictures below with prices. You can leave a comment to order, email me, call me, or sign up at church. Any will be great. We dont want anyone to miss out on this fun night!
These are super cute cards!!
Belive Card $2.00
Celebrate Card $2.oo
Thank You Card $2.00
Blank Card with a Bee on the front. $2.00
Happy Birthday Card $2.00
Baby Card $2.00
This is a board with hooks, and a cork board with ribbon. Very Cute! $10.00
This is a Gospel ABC Book (Quiet book)
There are spots to personalize it with pictures. $7.15 each.
Set of 3 super cute pumpkins. $10 for a set.
Super cute soap bottles. Pick a letter. Single flower. Lots of flowers.
Beach theme, Fall Heart Tree, Santa.
Sleigh, Tree, snowflakes. All soap bottles are $1.25 each. Soap included!
Super cute blocks of wood, with scrapbook paper and vinyl on top. Choose, "Family is Everything" "Happy Harvest" "Jesus is the reason for the season" They are $4each.
So now your job is to let us know what you would like to order. If you dont want to do any of these crafts, come learn how to make eggrolls and hangout with us!! Any questions, let us know. Thanks!!

Playgroups

Every wednesday at 11am we will have a playgroup. I will post the list asap...but for now...tomorrows playgroup is at Thanksgiving point at the Gardens.

Next week is at the Copperton Park. I will post the address.

Hope to see you there!

June Newsletter

PRESIDENCY MESSAGE
Dear Sisters, This month we welcome the Young Women who are advancing into Relief Society. This is just one of many changes and transitions happening in their lives. Let us be mindful of them. Let us extend the hand of sisterhood and make a place for them in our hearts. Let us share our love of the Lord and Relief Society with them. Sister Julie B. Beck, Relief Society General President, said, “Through Relief Society, sisters can receive answers to their questions and be blessed by the combined spiritual power of all the sisters. Relief Society validates the true and eternal nature of daughters of God. It is a sacred trust, a guiding light, and a system of watchcare that teaches and inspires women to be strong and immovable.” These things are true! Let us share these truths with our new sisters. The RS Presidency

PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE

“The Pursuit of Excellence is an achievement challenge designed to help a participant develop a Christlike life of love and service. Accomplishing this objective requires a diligent and serious effort in fundamental aspects of a truly Christian life—spiritual, intellectual, social, physical, and in service and character.”

ANNOUNCEMENTS
June 2 Cannery Assignment
June 2 Graduation
June 3 Stake Blood Drive
June 5 Stake Baptism
June 7-11 Oakcrest
June 8 Relief Society Activity
June 10 Round Table
June 11-13 YSA Summit
June 12 Ward Temple Night
June 17-19 Varsity Big Event
June 19 Tri-Stake Youth Dance
June 22 Cub Scout Pack Meeting
June 25-26 Youth Conference
June 26 Dry Pack
June 28-July 3 BSA Kodiak

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
June 3 – Breauna Harr
June 7 – Mary Deans
June 8 - Glenda Anderson
June 8 – Krista Warner
June 11 – Lauri Lund
June 11 – Wendy Wotring
June 12 – Nicole Anderson
June 12 – Janene Turpin
June 15 – Elva Harper
June 15 – Vickie Filoso
June 18 – Tani Jones
June 20 – Linae Sanderson
June 23 – Mackenzie K. Bath
June 24 – Karen Johnson
June 26 – Jill Jorgensen
June 27- Cathy Bass
June 27 – La Nae D’addabbo
June 28 – Gayla Anderson

LESSON SCHEDULE
June 6 Relief Society Presidency
June 13 Chpt 11
June 20 Chpt 12
June 27 Elder Dallin H. Oaks "Healing the Sick"

SISTER SPOTLIGHT

Caylynne Reed was born in Salt Lake City, UT. As a child she moved to CA., CT. and then to ID. where she spent most of her childhood. She then served a mission in Canada, she served the Halifax, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick mission. Caylynne also attended BYU where she obtained a degree in Law. While attending BYU she met her husband Garth. Garth was "crashing" a ward dance and Caylynne was trying to avoid dancing with someone she had no interest in. In her attempt to get away from this gentleman she ran into Garth and asked him to dance. They now have two boys, Jeff who is 20 years old and is currently serving a mission and Stephen 18 who is attending BYU and is hoping to go on his mission starting this summer. Caylynne and Garth will be moving in the next couple of months to Guatamala, they plan on living there for four years.
Those of you who know Caylynne may already know that she is a very relaxed person, she enjoys her morning walks. She also loves all of the sisters in the ward and will miss each and every one of you.

March 9th

Tuesday, March 9th is our "Purse"onal journey through relief society activity and dinner. 6:30 at our building. Bring a friend and don't forget your purse! There will be a children's class.