June Newsletter

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Enrichment: Rice and Beans Class

For Enrichment tonight, Suzi Brewster, Our Stake Food Storage Specialist, taught us about Rice and Beans. We tasted Brownies made from a boxed cake mix, chocolate chips, and a can of pureed black beans (including liquid). We also had lemon Rice, Rice-A-Roni, Bean Dip, Frito Bean Salad, Really Good Pinto Bean Pie, Egg Foo Yung, Spicy Garbanzo Bean Crunchies, Flourless Chocolate Cake, Bean Burgers and Jessica Seinfeld's Chocolate Chip Cookies.

Donna Stockebrand also made us a yummy Persian Lentil and Rice Soup! Called AASH in Persia. Suzi taught us that cooking with Rice and Beans doesn't have to be intimidating. We discussed bean nutrition, cooking and soaking and Rice history, facts, tips, types and nutrition. As usual, Suzi outdid herself and did a wonderful job! Thanks to Donna, Cara and Suzi for all their help and hard work! Thanks also to Nicol and Amber for being willing to work in our Nursery.

Monthly Teachings For Our Times Topics

May
Continue in Patience - President Dieter F. Uchtdorf
http://lds.org/conference/talk/display/0,5232,23-1-1207-20,00.html

June
Healing the Sick - Elder Dallin H. Oaks
http://lds.org/conference/talk/display/0,5232,23-1-1207-17,00.html
The Power of the Priesthood - Elder Boyd K. Packer
http://lds.org/conference/talk/display/0,5232,23-1-1207-2,00.html

July
Our Duty to God: The Mission of Parents and Leaders to the Rising Generation - Elder Robert D. Hales
http://lds.org/conference/talk/display/0,5232,23-1-1207-30,00.html
Watching With All Perseverance - Elder David A. Bednar
http://lds.org/conference/talk/display/0,5232,23-1-1207-15,00.html

August
You Are My Hands - President Dieter F. Uchtdorf
http://lds.org/conference/talk/display/0,5232,23-1-1207-23,00.html
Our Path of Duty - Bishop Keith B. McMullin
http://lds.org/conference/talk/display/0,5232,23-1-1207-4,00.html

September
Act in All Diligence - President Henry B. Eyring
http://lds.org/conference/talk/display/0,5232,23-1-1207-21,00.html
When the Lord Commands - Elder Bruce A. Carlson
http://lds.org/conference/talk/display/0,5232,23-1-1207-14,00.html

October
Help Them On Their Way Home - President Henry B. Eyring
http://lds.org/conference/talk/display/0,5232,23-1-1207-7,00.html
Tell Me The Stories of Jesus - Elder Neil L. Anderson
http://lds.org/conference/talk/display/0,5232,23-1-1207-35,00.html

May Newsletter

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Ward Cookbook

Sisters,

We want to compile a Ward Cookbook this fall, in time for the holidays. We would like to include 2-3 recipes from each house within the ward. Please get them to a member of the Relief Society Presidency. You can e-mail them to dmaakar@yahoo.com. Also, if you have shared a recipe for a Relief Society Activity, Newsletter or something else and would prefer not to have it included, please contact Marilyn. Thank you.

Mormon Message

Bishop Bybee mentioned that he was touched and enlightened as he watched the most recent "Mormon Message" on the Church's website. It is titled "My new Life". It made a strong impact on him and he felt impressed that the sisters in our ward should view this clip during this Mother's Day season. He would like each of us to view this message during the next couple of days. It takes about 8 minutes.
http://www.lds.org/ldsorg/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=bd163ca6e9aa3210VgnVCM1000003a94610aRCRD&locale=0

Thank You!

We've had a lot of changes in Relief Society the last little while and want to say Thank you to Linda Beck, Risa Anderson, Susan Allen, Sherrie Wright and Cheri Jacobson! We want you to know how much we love and appreciate you and let you know that we will miss you serving in Relief Society! Good Luck in your new callings!

April Newsletter

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Stake Relief Society Activity Recipes

For everyone who has asked, here are the recipes from the Stake Relief Society Activity.
We had some wonderful classes and great food! Thanks to Amy for getting us the recipes!

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Single Mothers Seminar

Dear Relief Society Presidents,

The LDS Employment Centers are pleased to announce a Single Mothers Seminar, on Tuesday, March 23rd 2010. It will be from 5:50 to 8:30 pm at the Miller Conference Center. Please see the attached flyer for all of the information, address, etc.

I attended an information meeting about this seminar and believe it would be beneficial to any sisters in our area who are unemployed, or under employed. They are joining with a non-profit organization called "People Helping People" to help sisters become self sufficient. Please encourage anyone in your area to attend. All are welcome. They will have information and also a great motivational speaker.

It should be very beneficial to all who attend.

Linda Brown
Stake Relief Society President

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March Newsletter

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February Newsletter

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Relief Society Quarterly Activity

Stake Relief Society Reminder

Dear Prairie Stake Sisters,

This is a reminder to attend our Stake Relief Society meeting this Saturday morning.

The theme for the conference is Lift up Your Heart and Rejoice! We will be honored to hear from President David Christensen of the Oquirrh Mountain Temple Presidency as our keynote speaker. In addition to this we have 3 wonderful mini classes planned with a special musical number in each. We will conclude with a yummy lunch! We want you to be spiritually and physically fed! This will be an uplifting day for all. Please bring your neighbors and spend the morning with us!

Saturday, February 27th
At the Stake Center
9:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M.
Sunday dress

SEE YOU SATURDAY!!!

Linda Brown
Stake Relief Society President

Relief Society Lesson Schedule 2010

Temple Cleaning

We need 10 people to help clean the temple. We need 3 people each day Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9:45 pm -midnight. Please contact the Evans' at 963-3930 or you can e-mail Paul at e5@yahoo.com. We could use either Brethren or Sisters but they must have a current recommend.
Thank you!

Spa & Pampering Night

Thanks to everyone who came and helped make this night a success!
We had a slow start all the way around but once we started, we had lots of things to keep us busy!

We used a salt scrub on our hands, rinsed it off, added lotion and dipped them in parafin wax. Then we covered them in plastic and wrapped them in towels to keep them warm. Afterwards, we peeled off the parafin then rubbed in a bit more lotion were able to polish our nails!

(Salt Scrub: Pour a bit of course salt into a container. Then use a carrier oil - avocado, jojoba, almond, grapeseed, or olive oil and pour in just enough to cover the salt.)

Then while we waited, we soaked our feet!

We also did Pillow Sprays where we filled the spray bottle most of the way with distilled water and added 25-35 drops of essential oils depending on which spray bottle we ended up with!

And finished up with Bath Salts which were 1 cup epsom salt, 2 cups dead sea salts, 1/2 cup baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon glycerine, 1 Tablespoon grapeseed oil, 10 drops essentail oils until the salt was coated and didn't look wet or feel overly moist. Then we added 1/2 cup citric acid. The first batch didn't turn out as well but.... I think everyone had a bunch to take home!

Thanks to Marisa for sharing her parafin bath with us and Donna for the wonderful music! Also to our nursery helpers and everyone who brought us treats!!!

Hopefully everyone enjoyed themselves and went home feeling a bit more pampered and relaxed!

Service

Dear Sisters,

We have a sister in the 10th ward that is in need of some service on Sunday mornings. Her name is Seena Taylor. She is in a wheelchair and does not receive home health on Sundays. The 10th ward has sacrament meeting at 9:00 a.m. this year. She is looking for someone to help her get ready between 6:00 am and 8:00 am. They don't have to be a registered nurse, but some training in the field will be helpful. They should know how to lift her from bed, to chair, etc. She will need help getting up, showered and dressed for church. She is willing to pay a small amount for this service. We are hoping there is someone in the stake who sould be willing to offer this service to her - and receive blessings of their own! Please ask in your wards and see if we can find someone who can help her.

Thanks for all you do!
Sister Brown

Each Life That Touches Ours For Good

There are many of our friends and neighbors who have lived within our ward. We remember them because they have impacted our lives and those of our loved ones in some way. We may not even know that we've done something that made an impact -- to us, it may be part of our daily life; something small. Make it a point to notice people and the ways they impact your life. It's been amazing trying to remember names of all those who have moved away or passed on. All of the sisters both past and present, have something to contribute to our lives.

January Newsletter

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Finish It Day - Dec 17

As you can see, most anything goes! If your un-finished project is something you feel willing to transport, bring it and join us. We had a few projects going on with children coloring and playing with toys. We meet on the 3rd Thursdays at 1:00. Bring a project, or just come socialize with us. Also, If you need certain items that we've had in the past for activities or something like a laminator, glue gun or a ride; Please contact Marilyn for help.

"Gifts of the Spirit" by Jenny Wybrow

Our gifts and opportunities differ; some are more visible and impactful. ... We all have at least one gift and an open invitation to seek 'earnestly the best gifts.' [D&C 46:8.]" - Neal A. Maxwell -

December Newsletter

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