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.

March Newsletter

Presidency Message
A friend of Elder Neil L. Andersen lost his young daughter in a tragic accident. The friend felt unbearable sorrow and began to waver in his testimony. As Elder Anderson laid his hands on the friend's head, he felt to tell him that “Faith is not only a feeling; it is a decision.” Elder Andersen said, “As disciples of the Lords Jesus Christ, we have enormous spiritual reservoirs of light and truth available to us . . . In our days of difficulty, we choose the road of faith” (Ensign, Nov. 2008, p. 13). President Monson reminds us, “The future is as bright as your faith” (Ensign, May 2009, p. 92). Sisters, no matter our situations in life, let us choose to press forward in faith.
Love,
The RS Presidency


Relief Society Commemoration
Tuesday, March 9 is this month's activity. It will focus on our "Purse"onal journey through Relief Society. Come enjoy a fun dinner with Purse centered games and some great insight to how Relief Society is for everyone. Don't forget your purses!!! 6:30, our building. Children's class provided.


Sister Spotlight
Bonnie Peterson was born and raised in Bemidji Minnesota. She was the sixth child out of nine children. She has four brothers and four sisters. After High school Bonnie attended Ricks College. Once she finished her two years there she moved to Utah with her eldest sister. Shortly after she moved to Utah she went on her mission, she served the West Virginia Charleston Mission. After her mission she returned to Utah. A few years later she decided to spend a summer in Petersburg AK. She stayed with some friends and worked in their restaurant. Bonnie learned that waitressing was not her forte’. But she did get to Salmon fish, she caught one that summer.
She met her husband Kelly while cheering for the guys basketball team at their singles ward. Kelly took an interest in Bonnie as she cheered on the teams. He knew her roommate and asked her if Bonnie might have an interest in him. The rest is history. They now have three girls Shannon 21, Leah 18 and Katie 15.
One thing you may not know about Bonnie is that she is very competitive, when it comes to sports. Her hobbies are genealogy, gardening and camping. She currently works part time as a media assistant at an elementary school where she gets to spend her days reading to children and teaching them about the library.


AnnouncementsMar 6 – Scout-A-Rama kickoff
Mar 9 –Relief Society Dinner 6:30
Mar 11 – Ward “Days of 47” Float building assignment
Mar 13 – Ward Temple night
Mar 10 – New Beginnings for all Young Women and their parents
Mar 23 – Cub Scout Meeting
Mar 27 – General Young Women’s meeting and Stake YW Recognition Dinner


Happy Birthday!Mar 14- Caylynne Reed
Mar 16 – Coralynn Cook
Mar 20 – Janet Ewell
Mar 25 – Cassie Orman
Mar 26 – Dawn Lords
Mar 28 – Nila Eldredge


Lesson Schedule
Mar 7 – Presidency Lesson
Mar 14 – Ch. 5 The Creation
Mar 21 – Ch. 6 The Fall of Adam & Eve
Mar 28 – Pres. Uchtdorf “Two Principles for Any Economy” Nov 2009 Ensign


Group Temple Times
Bonnie Peterson attends on the first Thursday of each month at 7:15 am and the second Thursday of the month at 9:15 and does initiatory.
Dawn Lords attends the fourth Thursday of the month at 10 am and does an Endowment session.
Anyone who would like to go with them is welcome to.

February Newsletter

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
Golden Meadows 2nd Ward Relief Society
“Charity Never Faileth”

February 2010

Presidency Message
President Robert D. Hales of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles said, "As we live providently and increase our gifts and talents, we become more self-reliant. Self reliance is taking responsibility for our own spiritual and temporal welfare and for those whom Heavenly Father has entrusted to our care. Only when we are self-reliant can we truly emulate the Savior in serving and blessing others. It is important to understand that self-reliance is a means to an end. Our ultimate goal is to become like the Savior, and that goal is enhanced by our unselfish service to others. Our ability to serve is increased or diminished by the level of our self-reliance." We hope and pray that we all can do what we need to to be more self-reliant. That we can strive for that main goal, to become like our Savior. We love you all so much.

Announcements
Feb 2 Dry Pack
Feb 6 Stake Baptism
Feb 7 Fast Sunday
Feb 9 Relief Society Service Auction
Feb 11 Stake Temple Day
Feb 13-14 Stake Conference
Feb 14 Bishops Youth Discussion
Feb 20 Single Adults Activity & Tri-stake Youth Dance
Feb 23 Cub Scout Pack Meeting
Feb 25 Parenting Class-Spending Time with your Children & Fun things to do
with your kids
Feb 27 Stake Adult Dinner/Dance

Emergency Preparedness
Elder L. Tom Perry of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles taught: “Acquire and store a reserve of food and supplies that will sustain life…As long as I can remember, we have been taught to prepare for the future and to obtain a year’s supply of necessities. I would guess that the years of plenty have almost universally caused us to set aside this counsel. I believe the time to disregard this counsel is over. With events in the world today, it must be considered with all seriousness” (“If Ye Are Prepared Ye Shall Not Fear,” Ensign, Nov. 1995, 36).

Happy Birthday!
Nicole Campbell Feb 1
Heidi Groneman Feb 4
Amie Stevens Feb 5
Kelly Davis Feb 10
Annie Baxter Feb 11
Michelle Chilcott Feb12
Kathy Lakes Feb 12
Stacie Bryson Feb 13
Donnette Christianson Feb 13
Terrie Peterson Feb 14
Amy Peterson Feb 15
Becky Bingham Feb 18
Shannon Tobler Feb 19
Peggy Robinson Feb 21
Brittney Anderson Feb 22
Karen Hogue Feb 25

Lesson Schedule

Feb 7 Relief Society Presidency
Feb 14 Stake Conference
Feb 21 Gospel Principles #4 Freedom to Choose
Feb 28 "More Diligent & Concerned at Home" Elder Bednar Nov '09 Ensign

Service Auction
Our service auction will be Feb. 9th at 7pm at the church. Come prepared with a service you can give away such as cleaning, babysitting, a craft, teaching, dinner, etc. You will earn points to use for bidding by doing a fun questionnaire. It will be lots of fun and of course there will be dessert. See you all there 

Help!

My parents are seving an innercity mission and there is a family that is in need of an infant carseat and crib. If you have one collecting dust in your garage waiting to take it to the DI please let me know. I will come get it from you. It will be greatly appreciated!!

Class This Thursday!!

Head on over to Tammisty Katz house this thursday night for a class on "Positive Discipline." Come learn so great tips or be there to share your great tips with all of us! Or just come get out of the house and hang out. Which ever way you look at...just come. :) 7pm thursday Jan. 28th. Tammisty Katz address is 13039S. 3100W. See you there! Don't forget to bring a friend.

December Newsletter

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
Golden Meadows 2nd Ward Relief Society
“Charity Never Faileth”
Presidency Message
Once again the Christmas season is upon us and our thoughts turn to the birth of our Savior. President Hinckley said, “He (Jesus) was the lowly babe who came to earth in the meridian of time and brought to us the gift of Christmas. He was the Resurrection and the Life, who brought to us the wonder of Easter. There would be no Christmas if there had not been Easter. The babe Jesus of Bethlehem would be but another baby without the redeeming Christ of Gethsemane and Calvary, and the triumphant fact of the Resurrection.”
Truly, it is the atonement and resurrection of our Savior that brings meaning and awe to the events surrounding His birth. We testify that Heavenly Father gave us the gift of His only begotten Son. In obedience to the Father and through immeasurable love, the Son freely gave His life. Because of this gift, we may repent, be resurrected, and return triumphant to our heavenly home.
May we ponder the miracle of His birth, the majesty of His life, and the mercy of His sacrifice. May we seek Him as the Wise Men of old and bring others with us on our journey back to Him. May we be filled with the love of the Lord and reach out to share that love with others.
With love: Bonnie Peterson, Dawn Lords, Jill Jorgensen, Heather Hansen

Sister Spotlight: Sarah W. Frank
Sarah grew up in Oregon, spent a few years attending BYU-Hawaii, met her husband in Jerusalem, served a mission in the Philippines, got married in the SLC temple, graduated from the U of U, gave birth to twins and is now expecting baby #3! She’s a bit freaked out about having three children less than 16 months, but is up for the adventure! Sarah teaches voice lesson, is the executive director (part-time) for a non-profit org that teaches music, dance, theater programs for elementary schools and just launched Sounds of Music Studios – voice/piano/guitar lessons from SL – Provo. On the side, Sarah is working on her Master’s degree at BYU in Public Management – don’t worry, only one night a week. She is a busy girl, but is the kind that can’t stand to be idle! She loves spending time with her twins the most and adores her happy-go-lucky, adventurous, comedian of a husband, Brandon. Sarah also has “pregnant brain,” totally forgot about the newsletter, and stayed up too late to spotlight anyone other than herself!

December Announcements!
8 Court of Honor
9 RS Christmas Dinner
10 Dry Pack
12 A Trip to Bethlehem


December Birthdays!
1 Suzie Harmon
4 Barbara Beck
7 Kathy Parke
12 Sunni Sargent
15 Patricia Mascara
15 Hilary Simon
15 Lucille Wagstaff
20 Amy Lewis
24 Diane Bird

Lesson Schedule
Dec 6: Sister Lords (Presidency)

Dec 13: Ch. 45 - Joseph Smith's Feelings About His Prophetic Mission

Dec 20: Ch. 46 - The Martyrdom: The Prophet Seals His Testimony With His Blood

Dec 27: Elder Scott: Spiritual Guidance & Sister Matsumori: Recognizing the Spirit, Nov. 2009 Ensign

Christmas Dinner

This Wednesday night at 6:30 is our Relief Society Christmas Dinner. Come and enjoy the evening with warm food and great musical entertainment! There will be a children's class provided if your husband has to stay late at work. It is at our building. Nice dress. See you there! Oh! Don't forget to bring a neighbor or someone you visit teach! Can't wait to see you!

"Swap Night"

Don't forget to take your clothes, shoes and toys that you dont want to Nicole Campbells house asap for our SWAP Night this wednesday night. Come and get "new" things for your family. All of the left over items will be taken to the DI. Hope to see you wednesday night, 7pm at our church!

RS Craft Activity

Don't forget our craft night. Wednesday,7pm at the church. I do have a couple of extra things if you want to buy them that night. If you aren't interested in what we have, bring your own projects. Those unfinished projects. Or just come to visit with us and get to know each other! Bring a pumpkin dessert to share. See you then! Jill Jorgensen

Winter Clothes

As you have been getting out your winter clothes for your family and realiziing that some things just dont fit anyone...I will gladly take them off of your hands. My parents mission would love any winter clothes for any size children and adults. Thank you to those who donated clothes! It really has touched some familys and ward members. Thank You!

GM 2nd Ward Enriching Ideas October 2009

Presidency Message
“Conferences have been part of the Church since the beginning of this dispensation. The first conference was held just two months after the Church was organized. We meet twice a year to be instructed by the General Authorities and general officers of the church…. Every time we are obedient to the words of the prophets and apostles we reap great blessings. We receive more blessings than we can understand at the time, and we continue to receive blessings long after our initial decision to be obedient.” (Paul V. Johnson, “The Blessings of General Conference,” Liahona, Nov 2005, 50–52) Once again we had an opportunity to listen to the words of our Prophet and General Authorities to know of the Lords love and desire for us. One of my favorite scriptures is found in Doctrine and Covenants 1:38, “What I the Lord have spoken, I have spoken, and I excuse not myself; and though the heavens and the earth pass away, my word shall not pass away, but shall all be fulfilled, whether by mine own voice or by the voice of my servants, it is the same.” We pray that you have enjoyed listening to General Conference, that you have learned from our leaders the things our Heavenly Father would have you do and to be able to receive the blessings that come from obeying our church leaders. We pray your testimonies have been strengthened and your spirits renewed.
Bonnie Peterson, Dawn Lords, Jill Jorgensen, and Heather Hansen

Food Storage
"We encourage members world-wide to prepare for adversity in life by having a basic supply of food and water and some money in savings. We ask that you be wise as you store food and water and build your savings. Do not go to extremes; it is not prudent, for example, to go into debt to establish your food storage all at once. With careful planning, you can, over time, establish a home storage supply and a financial reserve." —The First Presidency, All Is Safely Gathered In: Family Home Storage, Feb. 2007, 1

Visiting Teaching Message- quote
Sister Julie Beck (General R.S. President) “To nurture means to cultivate, care for, and make grow…Nurturing requires organization, patience, love and work. Helping growth occur through nurturing is truly a powerful and influential role bestowed on women” (“Mothers Who Know,” Liahona and Ensign, Nov. 2007, 76, 77).
New Babies!

Congratulations to Ken and Mary Jackson! Baby Girl Nora just joined their family.

Happy Birthday!
Christie Underwood 5th
Kathy Ockey 7th
Jill Fullmer 7th
Heather Hansen 13th
Melodee Curtis 15th
Liz Andreason 23rd
Emily Rasi-Koskinen 23rd
Angela Spencer 27th’
Kelly Young 28th
Tamara Goodwin 28th

Relief Society Meetings
October 14th –Craft Night. We have a lot of crafts to make that night:
Journal Jar $4.20
Photo Box $2.00
Quiet Book $2.15ea with a boy or girl on the cover
Fall Wreath $7.50
Christmas Candle Jar $4.00
(look at pictures below)

Relief Society Lessons
Oct. 4th – General Conference
Oct 11th –Ch. 11 Becoming
Saviors on Mount Zion
Oct. 18th –Stake Conference
Oct. 25th –Elder Dallin H.
Oaks, “Unselfish
Service” May 2009
Ensign

October 14th Relief Society Activity

October 14th we are having a Relief Society activity. Craft Night. 7pm at the church. Look at these pictures of crafts we are doing. With General Conference this sunday we only have one other sunday to sign up. See what you would like to sign up for and then click on the "comments" at the bottom. In the comments you can leave your order and we will get it. Please spread the word.

Journal Jar. Inside has lots of slips of papers with ideas of what to write in your journal. $4.20

Photo Box $2.00

We will supply lots of various paper to make a cute box. You supply the pictures of course!

Prophet Book. A older kids "Quiet Book." $2.15each Boy or Girl on the cover?

Lots of great information on all of the prophets with a picture of them.

Fall Wreath $7.50

Christmas Candle Jar $4.00

Leave a comment with what you would like. We will need your money before the 14th. Any questions contact Jill Jorgensen or Nicole Campbell. Hope to see you there!

Thank You

A big thank you to Jill for all the hard work she did for Saturday! It was great and I feel a little more prepared (which was, of course, the purpose). You ROCK!

Saturday!

Don't forget our Preparedness Super Saturday this Saturday. 9am come and assemble your pre-ordered 72 hour kit. Pick up your pre-ordered cookbook. 9:30 class on basic wheat by Lauri Lund. 10am "what else goes into your food storage" by La Nae D'addabbo. 10:30 Powdered Milk and other mixes by Dawn Lords. 11am Spiritual Preparedness by Roberta Young. 11:30 Lunch. After lunch those that have ordered cans and or pouches can use the machines. There will be quilts set up to work on. We will have some great displays set up to get some ideas. Children's class will be available if needed. See you Saturday! Don't forget to bring a friend!