1. Study the scriptures, memorize some key scriptures, be familiared with the gospel topics.
2. Have a tesimony.
3. Learn public speaking.
4. Learn simple cooking, mending, and cleaning-up.
5. Share the gospel with friends, invite them to church.
6. Learn time management.
7. Save for your mission.
8. Exercise, stay fit.
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Five Great Quotes from Mother Teresa
"Let no one come to you without leaving better and happier. Being the living expression of God's kindess: kindness in your face, kindness in your eyes, kindess in your smile." -Mother Teresa
"God doesn't require us to succeed. He only requires that you to try." -Mother Teresa
"What can you do to promote world peace? Go home and love your family." -Mother Teresa
"If you can't feed one hundred people. Feed just one." -Mother Teresa
"Being unwanted, unloved, uncared for, forgotten by everyone. I think there is a much greater hunger, a much greater proverty than the person who has nothing to eat." -Mother Teresa
"God doesn't require us to succeed. He only requires that you to try." -Mother Teresa
"What can you do to promote world peace? Go home and love your family." -Mother Teresa
"If you can't feed one hundred people. Feed just one." -Mother Teresa
"Being unwanted, unloved, uncared for, forgotten by everyone. I think there is a much greater hunger, a much greater proverty than the person who has nothing to eat." -Mother Teresa
Monday, October 4, 2010
General Conference Afterthought
1. Favorite quote: My son, Ryan, told me that he really likes President Dieter F. Uchtdorf's definition on humility-"humility is not thinking less of yourslef but thinking less about yourself."
2. It's a good idea to make resolutions right after every general conference because you just heard the Lord's counsels from His servants, and you know you need to work on one or two things.
3. It pays to have righteous desires. President Henry B. Eyring related his experience. Years ago President Ezra Taff Benson counseled members to pay off their mortgages during one general conference session. Hearing that counsel, President Eyring whispered to his wife and asked if it's possible for them to pay off their mortgage, and the following Monday their real esate agent called and said someone had inquired about their out of state property that was sitting on the market for quite some time. The sale amount was a few dollars over their mortgage amount and with the money they were able to pay off their mortgage. We may not have same result like President Eyring, but we know God will bless us when we have righteous desires and want to follow the prophet.
Sisters, what are your afterthoughts? Would you like to share it with us?
2. It's a good idea to make resolutions right after every general conference because you just heard the Lord's counsels from His servants, and you know you need to work on one or two things.
3. It pays to have righteous desires. President Henry B. Eyring related his experience. Years ago President Ezra Taff Benson counseled members to pay off their mortgages during one general conference session. Hearing that counsel, President Eyring whispered to his wife and asked if it's possible for them to pay off their mortgage, and the following Monday their real esate agent called and said someone had inquired about their out of state property that was sitting on the market for quite some time. The sale amount was a few dollars over their mortgage amount and with the money they were able to pay off their mortgage. We may not have same result like President Eyring, but we know God will bless us when we have righteous desires and want to follow the prophet.
Sisters, what are your afterthoughts? Would you like to share it with us?
Saturday, October 2, 2010
New Sisters
Sisters, please get to know these new sisters and let them feel welcomed.
Jo Ellen Abbott-our new pianist
Pauline Mitchel- Jo Ellen's daughter. She and her husband have 4 daughters and 1 son. (Faith, Brian, Emily, Glen, and Bella)
Debrah Duce- She and her husband have 2 sons and 3 daughters.
Daphne Azimi-Tabrizi- She's from Anchorage. She and her husband have 8 children. (Cody, Cartlyn, Cameron, Azadeh, Craig, Erach, Zoish, Tirindaz)
Cheria Jerue- Her family just moved from Coloney ward.
Jo Ellen Abbott-our new pianist
Pauline Mitchel- Jo Ellen's daughter. She and her husband have 4 daughters and 1 son. (Faith, Brian, Emily, Glen, and Bella)
Debrah Duce- She and her husband have 2 sons and 3 daughters.
Daphne Azimi-Tabrizi- She's from Anchorage. She and her husband have 8 children. (Cody, Cartlyn, Cameron, Azadeh, Craig, Erach, Zoish, Tirindaz)
Cheria Jerue- Her family just moved from Coloney ward.
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Calling for Articles
We are planning to publish a booklet called "Settler's Bay Sisters 2010" This will give us a chance to vioce our testimonies and share our spiritual experiences with each other. If you are interested, please summit an article. Please include the title and your name, use 12 font New Roman Style, and make the articles about page long. Hope you are as excited as I am and I gurantee that you will be glad you did this.
P.S. - You can either hand it to me on Sundays or email me your article( use attachment).
P.S. - You can either hand it to me on Sundays or email me your article( use attachment).
October Relief Society Activies
10/7 Eggroll cooking class 7:00 pm @Jessica Wright's (7321 S. Laduc Pl)
10/8 Relief Society Temple Trip
10/12 Frozen meals cooking class 7:00 pm @Jennifer Walther's (6780 Wellington Dr)
10/21 Holiday cooking @Patti's (5200 Lollybrock Dr)
*mark calenders for 12/7 our holiday clelbration and ornament exchange
10/8 Relief Society Temple Trip
10/12 Frozen meals cooking class 7:00 pm @Jennifer Walther's (6780 Wellington Dr)
10/21 Holiday cooking @Patti's (5200 Lollybrock Dr)
*mark calenders for 12/7 our holiday clelbration and ornament exchange
About Visiting Teaching
Sister Jennifer Walther, our beloved RS president, said that we need to step up a little bit on visiting teaching. Instead of being satisfied with monthly contact via phone, email, or mail, we should try to go over our assigned sisters' houses and visit teach them once a month. Amen for that. To me there is nothing better than having my visting teachers in my house conversing with me. I totally enjoyed the chatting and the heartfelt conversations with my visiting teachers. I understand there may be some difficulties you are dealing with (difficulty to schedule appointments or counldn't get hold of your companion...) As long as you try your hardest, I know God will bless your efforts. He knows the sacrifices you make. I have a tesimony of that. Another suggestion I have is to do visiting teaching early each month, so you have more chances to succeed.
Friday, September 10, 2010
Reaching New Height in Providence Living
On Thursday, I went to Rita Nugent's house to watch her do cannery. I finally learned how to do it (I think.) I also got to see her garage where she stores her food. It's basically an extended pantry with massive quantities. I jokingly said to Rita that she is an ideal LDS pioneer woman: she cans her own food, bakes her own bread, catches her own fish, and grows her own garden. I still need to overcome my laziness and excuses. Hopefully, I can be more self-reliant like Rita and many others in our ward.
Sunday, August 8, 2010
Women's Conference Recap
For those who didn't make it to the women's conference, I highly recommend you to attend next year even if it's just a part of it. The scale of women's conference totally blew me away. I enjoyed every aspect of the meeting.
Fun run: I didn't go, but I am sure it's good to do some running with sisters.
Service Project: Original project to donate 10 quilts. It turned out to be 60 quilts. Sisters also donated an abundance of school supplies.
Food: Excellent food that kept coming. They provided dinner, breakfast and brunch. Yum.
Entertainment: the variety show was funny. There were singing, dancing, piano playing. the funiest of all prabably was the facial exercise and the single's ward (I Need A Man). Of course, the Polynesian sisters shined with dancing.
Devotionals: Brother Christian talked about how big is the universe and why God who is the creator can perform miracles. Sister Dance talked about her family and how she benefits from a loving family.
Classes: this is probably the best part of the conference besides the dinner and the show. I went to Brother Huntington's class. He talked about why we should face our fears as a new challenge and live up to our dreams.
Then I stayed for a budgeting class. The teacher, Brother Ellsworth talked about how all the millionaries have somethings in common: budgeting, saving, and living modestly. Then I went to a class on how to feed a family on a budget. I learned to use a shopping list when shopping, to shop less often, and to use canning and buying in bulk.
The next day, I went to a modesty class. Sister Breshears (the other Breshears)shared her strategies on how to make the clothing modest by doing a little bit of editing. She also said we need not to be fashionable. Shopping should not be our main passion.
The last class I went was about depression. Brother Grasser pointed out the causes of the depression (generic, drugs, alcohol, abuse) and the main symptoms (sleep disorder, isolation, mood swing). As I talked this subject with my son, he said it has a lot to do with personal choice. I think he's right.
The last class I went to was about organization and cleaning. After the class, I was determined to get rid my clutter, and have my kids clean up the house on Saturdays and clean up right away. There are tons of classes I wanted to attend but I couldn't.
Fun run: I didn't go, but I am sure it's good to do some running with sisters.
Service Project: Original project to donate 10 quilts. It turned out to be 60 quilts. Sisters also donated an abundance of school supplies.
Food: Excellent food that kept coming. They provided dinner, breakfast and brunch. Yum.
Entertainment: the variety show was funny. There were singing, dancing, piano playing. the funiest of all prabably was the facial exercise and the single's ward (I Need A Man). Of course, the Polynesian sisters shined with dancing.
Devotionals: Brother Christian talked about how big is the universe and why God who is the creator can perform miracles. Sister Dance talked about her family and how she benefits from a loving family.
Classes: this is probably the best part of the conference besides the dinner and the show. I went to Brother Huntington's class. He talked about why we should face our fears as a new challenge and live up to our dreams.
Then I stayed for a budgeting class. The teacher, Brother Ellsworth talked about how all the millionaries have somethings in common: budgeting, saving, and living modestly. Then I went to a class on how to feed a family on a budget. I learned to use a shopping list when shopping, to shop less often, and to use canning and buying in bulk.
The next day, I went to a modesty class. Sister Breshears (the other Breshears)shared her strategies on how to make the clothing modest by doing a little bit of editing. She also said we need not to be fashionable. Shopping should not be our main passion.
The last class I went was about depression. Brother Grasser pointed out the causes of the depression (generic, drugs, alcohol, abuse) and the main symptoms (sleep disorder, isolation, mood swing). As I talked this subject with my son, he said it has a lot to do with personal choice. I think he's right.
The last class I went to was about organization and cleaning. After the class, I was determined to get rid my clutter, and have my kids clean up the house on Saturdays and clean up right away. There are tons of classes I wanted to attend but I couldn't.
Relief society Activities
August
Hiking:Aug 12 Meet at the church 11:00 am hike Thunderbird Falls
Park Date: Every Wednesday @ Settler's Bay Park 11:00 am
Tailgate party: August 17th (Tuesday) 6:00 pm @Jane Breshears potluck bring finger food
Temple Trip: August 27th meet at Linda cook's house @9:00 am (Linda is providing child care)
September
Kintting: September 2nd Thursday 7:00 pm @Jayne Wilcox house (meet at every other week)
Sewing: class for making Howloween costumes and class for making pajama pants for Christmas
Quarterly activity: September 7th (Tuesday) 6:30 pm at church (child care will be provided)
Questions? Call Adrienne Nelson @ 376-3296.
Hiking:Aug 12 Meet at the church 11:00 am hike Thunderbird Falls
Park Date: Every Wednesday @ Settler's Bay Park 11:00 am
Tailgate party: August 17th (Tuesday) 6:00 pm @Jane Breshears potluck bring finger food
Temple Trip: August 27th meet at Linda cook's house @9:00 am (Linda is providing child care)
September
Kintting: September 2nd Thursday 7:00 pm @Jayne Wilcox house (meet at every other week)
Sewing: class for making Howloween costumes and class for making pajama pants for Christmas
Quarterly activity: September 7th (Tuesday) 6:30 pm at church (child care will be provided)
Questions? Call Adrienne Nelson @ 376-3296.
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
A Visiting Teacher's Confession
Whenever I heard people say that they are grateful for their callings, I always thought that was weird. However, tonight I felt tremedously blessed because of my calling as a visiting teacher.
As you all know my husband is back for two weeks. I have been busy accompanying him, but I suddenly realized it's the last week that I can do my visiting teaching for this month. (yea, a deadline is the best motivation) I came up a plan. I could bake a cake and bring it to the people I visit. I proceeded with my plan. At the first stop, the sister invited me in (something which I didn't expect). We (her family and mine) had a good chat for around 15 mins. Then we went to our second stop, I felt like a Santa Clause because her kids liked my treat.( Their dog wanted a piece of cake too) The sister and I chatted a little. I had compassion toward her knowing how hard it is to be a young mother for so many young children. Then I went to the last stop. Both the mother and her daughters opened the door. The daughters were excited to show me their tricks and show me the flowers, plants, and toys in the yards. I stayed there for 15 mins and listened to them, enjoying their enthusiasm. That night, I found myself praying for the sisters and their families. My heart is full right now. I feel like a miracle worker because of my simple chance to serve. I love how serving others, benefits both them and me.
As you all know my husband is back for two weeks. I have been busy accompanying him, but I suddenly realized it's the last week that I can do my visiting teaching for this month. (yea, a deadline is the best motivation) I came up a plan. I could bake a cake and bring it to the people I visit. I proceeded with my plan. At the first stop, the sister invited me in (something which I didn't expect). We (her family and mine) had a good chat for around 15 mins. Then we went to our second stop, I felt like a Santa Clause because her kids liked my treat.( Their dog wanted a piece of cake too) The sister and I chatted a little. I had compassion toward her knowing how hard it is to be a young mother for so many young children. Then I went to the last stop. Both the mother and her daughters opened the door. The daughters were excited to show me their tricks and show me the flowers, plants, and toys in the yards. I stayed there for 15 mins and listened to them, enjoying their enthusiasm. That night, I found myself praying for the sisters and their families. My heart is full right now. I feel like a miracle worker because of my simple chance to serve. I love how serving others, benefits both them and me.
Monday, July 19, 2010
Prepare for the Golden Age
I just read the article from the Ensign (July 2010) called "Investing in the golden Years," I found the article is extremely helpful for all of us. Personally I have read many similar articles but only this article covers just about every aspect. Here is the break down:
1 Financial preparation: avoid debt and save money. (pg. 63)
2. Temporal preparation : prepare legal document such as will or trust. (pg. 63)
3. Physical preparation: exercise, healthy diet. (pg. 64)
4. Mental preparation: use your brain by continuing to learn. (pg. 64-65)
5. Emotional preparation: being positive. (pg.65)
6. Spiritual preparation: being more Christlike. (pg. 65)
I really like this article because it's not about numbers (calculating how much we need for retirement) and it not about retirement. Anyway, I recommend this article with everyone and start to make a plan. Yea, go do some exercise.
1 Financial preparation: avoid debt and save money. (pg. 63)
2. Temporal preparation : prepare legal document such as will or trust. (pg. 63)
3. Physical preparation: exercise, healthy diet. (pg. 64)
4. Mental preparation: use your brain by continuing to learn. (pg. 64-65)
5. Emotional preparation: being positive. (pg.65)
6. Spiritual preparation: being more Christlike. (pg. 65)
I really like this article because it's not about numbers (calculating how much we need for retirement) and it not about retirement. Anyway, I recommend this article with everyone and start to make a plan. Yea, go do some exercise.
Sunday, July 4, 2010
Temple Recommend Interviews
Sisters, if you need to set up a temple recommend interview with stake president, call Sister Ann Owen @745-0098.
Sunday, June 13, 2010
Welcome our new comers
Sisters, I hope you go out your way to make new sisters feel welcomed. Here are the new comers moving to our ward lately.
Rebbecca Starr (husband James, daughter Lily, and expecting a son)
Laura Larson (Todd Larson's new bride)
Rachel Webb (Husband Michael, step daughter Isabell and daughter Jolie)
Tammy Gorge (husband Fred, daughter Olivia, son Carter, and son Rowan)
Trista Walker (husband Richard, daughters Hanna, Lydia, Beckie, and sons William and Joshua)
Wendy See (daughter Christina and sons Bob, Korey, and Tanner)
Jennifer Davis (husband Jared, daughter Jenna, and sons Jaden and Jonah)
Susie Day (husband Mike)
Merci Day Suzie's daughter-in-law
Rebbecca Starr (husband James, daughter Lily, and expecting a son)
Laura Larson (Todd Larson's new bride)
Rachel Webb (Husband Michael, step daughter Isabell and daughter Jolie)
Tammy Gorge (husband Fred, daughter Olivia, son Carter, and son Rowan)
Trista Walker (husband Richard, daughters Hanna, Lydia, Beckie, and sons William and Joshua)
Wendy See (daughter Christina and sons Bob, Korey, and Tanner)
Jennifer Davis (husband Jared, daughter Jenna, and sons Jaden and Jonah)
Susie Day (husband Mike)
Merci Day Suzie's daughter-in-law
Be Aware
Few days ago I read an article from Ensign June 2010). The title of the article is called "Things as They Really Are" by Elder David A. Bednar, Quorum of the twelve apostles. It contained the deep discussion why we should be aware of the dangers of the Internet. Well, the Internet is good in many things for retrieving/sharing information but it can have many negative impact on our lives as well. After reading this article, I was extremely alarmed, so I immediately called my family to address the subject.
"In essence, he (Satan) encourages us to think and act as if we were in our premortal state, unemboded state. And, if we let him, he can cunningly employ some aspects of modern technology to accomplish his purpose. Read carefully how the following quote describing an intense romantic relationship a woman had with a cyberspace boyfriend. And note how the medium of communication minimized the importance of physical body. "And so PFSlider (the man's screen name became my everyday life. All the tangible stuff fell away. My body did not exist. I had no skin, no hair, no bones. All desire had converted itself into a cerebral current that reached nothing but my frontal lobe. That was no outdoors, no social life, no weather. The was only the computer screen and the phone, my chair, and maybe a glass of water." (page 21, Ensign 2010)
"Let me provide another example of disconnecting gradually and physically from things as they really. Today a person can enter into a virtual world, such as Second Life,and assume a new identity. an individual can create a avatar, or a cyberspace persona, that conforms to his or her own appearance and behavior. Or a person can concoct a counterfeit identity that does not correlated in any way to things as they really are." (Page 22, Ensign 2010)
My son and I were discussing the problems of a user name that makes people think they are not going be to discovered using their hidden identitites, so they lie and make rude or dirty comments. It's very immoral ideed. I hope you have a discussion about this subject with your family.
"In essence, he (Satan) encourages us to think and act as if we were in our premortal state, unemboded state. And, if we let him, he can cunningly employ some aspects of modern technology to accomplish his purpose. Read carefully how the following quote describing an intense romantic relationship a woman had with a cyberspace boyfriend. And note how the medium of communication minimized the importance of physical body. "And so PFSlider (the man's screen name became my everyday life. All the tangible stuff fell away. My body did not exist. I had no skin, no hair, no bones. All desire had converted itself into a cerebral current that reached nothing but my frontal lobe. That was no outdoors, no social life, no weather. The was only the computer screen and the phone, my chair, and maybe a glass of water." (page 21, Ensign 2010)
"Let me provide another example of disconnecting gradually and physically from things as they really. Today a person can enter into a virtual world, such as Second Life,and assume a new identity. an individual can create a avatar, or a cyberspace persona, that conforms to his or her own appearance and behavior. Or a person can concoct a counterfeit identity that does not correlated in any way to things as they really are." (Page 22, Ensign 2010)
My son and I were discussing the problems of a user name that makes people think they are not going be to discovered using their hidden identitites, so they lie and make rude or dirty comments. It's very immoral ideed. I hope you have a discussion about this subject with your family.
Writing personal history
I don't know about you once I am done with my schooling I try hard to stay away from anything requires much effort. Lately, I did something unthinkable- I'm writing my own life history. it's only 6 pages but I had so much fun writing it. I wish all of you can try it. Some of you might have already done it. I have to tell you that I learn so much about myself and I am more grateful for my familes- the ones came before me and the ones after me. I have a greater testimony on God's love and mercy.
June and July RS Activities
June
8th- RS quarterly meeting-making plaques for Father's Day @7:00 pm
17th-RS hike 8:00-5:00
July
13th-RS hike and picnic
24th-ward Pioneer Day Party @10:00 am
8th- RS quarterly meeting-making plaques for Father's Day @7:00 pm
17th-RS hike 8:00-5:00
July
13th-RS hike and picnic
24th-ward Pioneer Day Party @10:00 am
Monday, April 26, 2010
Aiming for the Celestial Kingdom
After listening to the stake conference talks, I have concluded that we all need to be more like children to avoid uncessary drama in life. Children are happy, loving, forgiving, and submissive. Therefore, Jesus recommends those qualities to us so we may enter the kingdom of God. I wonder how many times we make mistakes because our pride gets involved. I hope we can all see that and try to get rid of it, so it won't be a stumbling block for us. I think pride is a sign of a lack of understanding of selfworth. If a person knows who he/she is, the outward appearance: look, money, position, and social status become irrelevant. We don't need reginition to prove our worth. We are all children of God and we all have potential become like God. What else can top that? Like Nephi, I feel like shouting to my soul "Wake up, Jessica!!!" or breaking my chains caused by my sins and weaknesses. -Jessica Wright
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Formula for Success -Visting Teaching
1. Start early.
2. Work with your companion.
3. Be sensitive to your sisters' needs.
4. Be friends with your sisters.
5. Pray for your sisters.
2. Work with your companion.
3. Be sensitive to your sisters' needs.
4. Be friends with your sisters.
5. Pray for your sisters.
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Why do we have a visiting teaching program?
"The Accent of the Gospel is to serve and administer others." -Sister Barbara Thompson, 2nd Counselor General Relief Society Presidency
Relay for Life News Update
Some sisters from our ward decided to form a team to participate in the coming up Relay for Life which is held at Colony High School from May 14th 7:00 pm to May 15th 3:00 Pm. They will take turn to walk around the tracks during the time. The participants are:
Jennifer Walther
Lynette Drumbarger
Adrienne Nelson
Jamie Metcalf
Mandi Gribble
Kim Gribble
Melinda Kelly
Loree Seims
Mariah Tillery
Rhyannon Tillery
Sharon Ray
Laurie Ray
Jane Breshears
Sabrina Smith
Rachel Lund
Go team!!!
Jennifer Walther
Lynette Drumbarger
Adrienne Nelson
Jamie Metcalf
Mandi Gribble
Kim Gribble
Melinda Kelly
Loree Seims
Mariah Tillery
Rhyannon Tillery
Sharon Ray
Laurie Ray
Jane Breshears
Sabrina Smith
Rachel Lund
Go team!!!
Sunday, April 18, 2010
New Year Resolutions and Goal Setting
First of all, let me share a few pages from "Diary of a Wimpy Kid-The Last Straw." It's so funny.
New Year Day
You know how you're supposed to come up with a list of "resolutions" at the beginning of the year to try to make yourself a better person?
Well, the problem is, it's not easy for me to think of ways to improve myself, because I'm already pretty much one of the best people I know.
So this year my resolution is to try and help other people improve. But the thing I'm finding out is that some people don't really appreciate it when you're trying to be helpful.
One thing I noticed right off the bat is that the people in my family are doing a lousy job sticking to their New Year's resolutions.
Mom said she was gonna start going to the gym today, but she spent the whole afternoon watching TV.
And Dad said he was gonna go on a strict diet, but after dinner I caught him out in the garage, stuffing his face with brownies.
Even my little brother, Manny, could not stick to his resolution. This morning he told everyone that he's a "big boy' and he 's giving up his pacifier for good. Then he threw his favorite binkie in the trash. Well, that New Year's resolution didn't even last a full minute.
The only person in my family who didn't come up with a resolution is my older brother, Rodrick, and that's a pity because his list should be about a mile and a half long.
I was laughing so hard about this. Anyway, how's everyone doing? I am glad that Rachel Lund gave a lesson in February about goal setting. She said that the first step is to evaluate your life and set resonable goals. Goal setting should be a constant effort. "What do I want to accomplish today (this week)? " I really like that idea. -Jessica Wright
New Year Day
You know how you're supposed to come up with a list of "resolutions" at the beginning of the year to try to make yourself a better person?
Well, the problem is, it's not easy for me to think of ways to improve myself, because I'm already pretty much one of the best people I know.
So this year my resolution is to try and help other people improve. But the thing I'm finding out is that some people don't really appreciate it when you're trying to be helpful.
One thing I noticed right off the bat is that the people in my family are doing a lousy job sticking to their New Year's resolutions.
Mom said she was gonna start going to the gym today, but she spent the whole afternoon watching TV.
And Dad said he was gonna go on a strict diet, but after dinner I caught him out in the garage, stuffing his face with brownies.
Even my little brother, Manny, could not stick to his resolution. This morning he told everyone that he's a "big boy' and he 's giving up his pacifier for good. Then he threw his favorite binkie in the trash. Well, that New Year's resolution didn't even last a full minute.
The only person in my family who didn't come up with a resolution is my older brother, Rodrick, and that's a pity because his list should be about a mile and a half long.
I was laughing so hard about this. Anyway, how's everyone doing? I am glad that Rachel Lund gave a lesson in February about goal setting. She said that the first step is to evaluate your life and set resonable goals. Goal setting should be a constant effort. "What do I want to accomplish today (this week)? " I really like that idea. -Jessica Wright
April and May Activities
April
3rd-4th General conference
6th Relief Society Activity: Home Organization 7 pm
10th Stake Prom 7-11 pm
16th Relief Society temple Trip 11 am session
18th Stake YSA mix and mingle 4 pm
25th Stake conference 9 am, SED 5 pm, Stake YSA social 5 pm
28th FHE Pockets 1:00 pm
May
2nd CES fireside for YSA age 18 to 30 at 7 pm, stake YSA break the fast 4pm
4th Relief Society Spring Luncheon 12 pm
4th Gardening class 6:30 pm @Talya Johnson's house
7th Relief Society Temple Trip 11 am session
8th Ward Activity Setteler's Bay Park @10:00 am
8th Stake Youth Dance 7 pm
9th Mother's Day, CES rebroadcast 4pm at Colony
14th-15th Relay for Life @ Colony High School
16th Stake YSA mix and mingle 4 pm
26th FHE group 1:00 pm
3rd-4th General conference
6th Relief Society Activity: Home Organization 7 pm
10th Stake Prom 7-11 pm
16th Relief Society temple Trip 11 am session
18th Stake YSA mix and mingle 4 pm
25th Stake conference 9 am, SED 5 pm, Stake YSA social 5 pm
28th FHE Pockets 1:00 pm
May
2nd CES fireside for YSA age 18 to 30 at 7 pm, stake YSA break the fast 4pm
4th Relief Society Spring Luncheon 12 pm
4th Gardening class 6:30 pm @Talya Johnson's house
7th Relief Society Temple Trip 11 am session
8th Ward Activity Setteler's Bay Park @10:00 am
8th Stake Youth Dance 7 pm
9th Mother's Day, CES rebroadcast 4pm at Colony
14th-15th Relay for Life @ Colony High School
16th Stake YSA mix and mingle 4 pm
26th FHE group 1:00 pm
Friday, March 5, 2010
White Chicken Chili
1 yellow onion, chopped
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup flour
1 to 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
2 cups half and half
2-4 oz can diced green chilies
4 chicken breasts, cooked and diced
( I have used can chicken, shredded)
3-15 oz cans navy beans (Bush's)
( I have used dry and cooked them, too)
1 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
1/2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
Brown chopped onion in butter in a large pan, when browned, whisk in flour. Gradually add chicken broth and half and half, simmer until thick, stirring constantly. Add chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper. Add green chilies, chicken and navy beans. Mix together and simmer until heated. Add cheese when ready to serve.
prep time: 30mins Serves: 8
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup flour
1 to 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
2 cups half and half
2-4 oz can diced green chilies
4 chicken breasts, cooked and diced
( I have used can chicken, shredded)
3-15 oz cans navy beans (Bush's)
( I have used dry and cooked them, too)
1 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
1/2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
Brown chopped onion in butter in a large pan, when browned, whisk in flour. Gradually add chicken broth and half and half, simmer until thick, stirring constantly. Add chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper. Add green chilies, chicken and navy beans. Mix together and simmer until heated. Add cheese when ready to serve.
prep time: 30mins Serves: 8
Chicken Pasta Salad
3lbs boneless, skinless, chicken breast halves
1 box (16 oz) corkscrew pasta
1 head lettuce, rinsed and chopped coarsely
6-8 green onions, sliced
2lbs red grapes, sliced in half
2 cans (20 oz) chunk pineapple, drained and chilled
1 can (16 oz) cashews
1qt low-fat mayonnaise
salt and pepper to taste
curry (opt)
dried parsley
1 bag (13oz) Frito corn chips
1. Boil chicken with desired seasoning until no longer pink, about 25 minutes. Cut into bite-sized pieces. Chill until cold.
2. Boil pasta until tender and drain thoroughly. Chill until cold.
3. In large bowl stir together chicken, pasta, lettuce, onions, grapes, pineapple, and cashews.
4. In a small bowl whisk together mayonnaise and desired seasonings. Pour over salad and stir together.
5. just before sering gently stir in corn chips or serve on the side.
1 box (16 oz) corkscrew pasta
1 head lettuce, rinsed and chopped coarsely
6-8 green onions, sliced
2lbs red grapes, sliced in half
2 cans (20 oz) chunk pineapple, drained and chilled
1 can (16 oz) cashews
1qt low-fat mayonnaise
salt and pepper to taste
curry (opt)
dried parsley
1 bag (13oz) Frito corn chips
1. Boil chicken with desired seasoning until no longer pink, about 25 minutes. Cut into bite-sized pieces. Chill until cold.
2. Boil pasta until tender and drain thoroughly. Chill until cold.
3. In large bowl stir together chicken, pasta, lettuce, onions, grapes, pineapple, and cashews.
4. In a small bowl whisk together mayonnaise and desired seasonings. Pour over salad and stir together.
5. just before sering gently stir in corn chips or serve on the side.
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Relief Society Birthday Dinner
Relief Society anniversery dinner will be held on March 23rd @6:30pm at church. There will be a dinner and a film presentation. It will be an evening of fun and relaxation with the sisters. Please come and join the celebration, and make sure you invite the sisters you visit teach.
Stake Relief Society Lesson
The stake Relief Society presidency gave a lesson in the Relief Society on Sunday (2/28/10). They emphasized the advantages of living a simple life. Here are some quotes:
"mothers who know do less...They allow less media in thier homes, less distraction, less activity that draws away from their home. Mothers who know are willing to live on less and consume less of the world's goods in order to spend more time with their children..." -Julie B. Beck, General RS
"We need to thoughtfully allocate our resources of time, income, and energy....No matter what your family needs are or your responsibilities in the church, there is no such thing as "done."...We just need to be wise in protecting our health and in following the counsel that Pres. Hickley has given often to just do the best that we can. The key, it seems to me, is to know and understand your own capabilities and limitaions and then to pace yourself, allocating and priortizing your time, your attention, and your resources to wisely help others, including your family, in their quest for eternal life." -Elder M. Russell Ballard
"Pause for a moment and check where your own heart and thoughts are. Are you focused on the things that matter most? How you spend your quiet time may provide a valuable clue...Are your thoughts and heart focused on those short-lived fleeting things that matter only in the moment or on things that matter most?...Sometimes the things that distract us are not bad in and of themselves; often they even make us feel good." -Pres. Dieter Uchtdorf
"mothers who know do less...They allow less media in thier homes, less distraction, less activity that draws away from their home. Mothers who know are willing to live on less and consume less of the world's goods in order to spend more time with their children..." -Julie B. Beck, General RS
"We need to thoughtfully allocate our resources of time, income, and energy....No matter what your family needs are or your responsibilities in the church, there is no such thing as "done."...We just need to be wise in protecting our health and in following the counsel that Pres. Hickley has given often to just do the best that we can. The key, it seems to me, is to know and understand your own capabilities and limitaions and then to pace yourself, allocating and priortizing your time, your attention, and your resources to wisely help others, including your family, in their quest for eternal life." -Elder M. Russell Ballard
"Pause for a moment and check where your own heart and thoughts are. Are you focused on the things that matter most? How you spend your quiet time may provide a valuable clue...Are your thoughts and heart focused on those short-lived fleeting things that matter only in the moment or on things that matter most?...Sometimes the things that distract us are not bad in and of themselves; often they even make us feel good." -Pres. Dieter Uchtdorf
Monday, March 1, 2010
Ward Conference Recap
The ward conference was held yesterday (2/28/2010). It was very sucessful. The stake high counselor, Brother Metcalf conducted the stake business (the sustaining vote). Immediately after, we witnessed the blessing of the Pitcher baby, and the confirmation of two newly baptized members, Flo and Hope. After the sacrament, the bishop asked Flo and Hope to bear their testimonies. They bore the witness the truthfulness of the gospel. Following them, bishop gave his remarks about the goals that we had set as a ward last year and how we had achieved them. After that, the ward choir sang. Finally, the stake president encouraged us to bring "the one" back to church. I wish you were all there to witness this spiritual event.
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Relief Society Lesson Schedule
February
7th- RS Presidency Message- The Best Is Yet to be by Elder Jeffery Holland
14th-Gospel Principles Chapter 3
21th-Gospel Principles chapter 4
28th-Wrad Conference
March
7th- RS Presidency Message- Goal Setting/Visualization
14th-Gospel Principles Chapter 5
21th-Gospel Principles Chapter 6
28th-Teachings for Our Times-Prayer and Promptings by President Boyd K. Packer
April
4th- General Conference
11th-Gospel Principles Chapter 7
17th-Gospel Principles Chapter 8
25th-Wasilla Stake Conference
7th- RS Presidency Message- The Best Is Yet to be by Elder Jeffery Holland
14th-Gospel Principles Chapter 3
21th-Gospel Principles chapter 4
28th-Wrad Conference
March
7th- RS Presidency Message- Goal Setting/Visualization
14th-Gospel Principles Chapter 5
21th-Gospel Principles Chapter 6
28th-Teachings for Our Times-Prayer and Promptings by President Boyd K. Packer
April
4th- General Conference
11th-Gospel Principles Chapter 7
17th-Gospel Principles Chapter 8
25th-Wasilla Stake Conference
Sunday, February 14, 2010
What's What
Rod and Terry Metcalf received a mission call to the Boston, Massachusetts Temple mission. They'll be working in the temple office there. They are leaving this March and will be sorely missed.
The Mercado family will be moving to Utah this May. They too will be missed greatly.
The Mercado family will be moving to Utah this May. They too will be missed greatly.
Who's Who
Paula Nielsen
She and her family moved from Utah three years ago. Her husband, Sam, works in Anchorage, but also travels a lot. They have three kids: Tyler is in 9th grade and plays basketball; Chance is in 6th grade and likes to play sports; Autumn, who will be starting kindergarten next year and likes to dance.
Sharunn Udall
She and her family just moved from Germany. Her husband, Steven, is in the military. They have three kids: Charles, Benjamin, and Daniel. They are expecting their fourth child due this June.
VeLaura Bradshaw
She is also new in our ward. She lives with her husband, son, and mom. Their son just got blessed this month. She is a stay-at-home mom as well as a student.
She and her family moved from Utah three years ago. Her husband, Sam, works in Anchorage, but also travels a lot. They have three kids: Tyler is in 9th grade and plays basketball; Chance is in 6th grade and likes to play sports; Autumn, who will be starting kindergarten next year and likes to dance.
Sharunn Udall
She and her family just moved from Germany. Her husband, Steven, is in the military. They have three kids: Charles, Benjamin, and Daniel. They are expecting their fourth child due this June.
VeLaura Bradshaw
She is also new in our ward. She lives with her husband, son, and mom. Their son just got blessed this month. She is a stay-at-home mom as well as a student.
Saturday, February 6, 2010
February and March Activities
February
2nd - Relief Society Activity: Improving Your Relationship With Others 7 PM
5th - Relief Society Temple Trip 11 AM session
13th - Stake Youth Dance 7 pm
14th - YSA Mix-N-Mingle 5 pm
27th - Ward Cannery Day in the morning & Flo's Baptism @ 3PM & Adult Social @ Paynes 7PM
28th - Settler's Bay Ward Conference 11 am
29th - FHE Kit Group meeting at Pandemonium @ 1 PM
March
2nd - Knitting Class 7 pm @Jayne Wilcox
3rd - New Beginnings @ 7 pm
5th - Relief Society Temple Trip 11 AM session
13th - Adult Temple Baptisms
23rd - Relief Society Birthday Dinner @ 6:30 PM
30th - knitting Class 7pm @ Jayne Wilcox
31st - FHE Kit Group 1pm @Pandemonium
31st - YM/RS Activity- camping 101- Dutch oven cooking 7pm @Barnes
2nd - Relief Society Activity: Improving Your Relationship With Others 7 PM
5th - Relief Society Temple Trip 11 AM session
13th - Stake Youth Dance 7 pm
14th - YSA Mix-N-Mingle 5 pm
27th - Ward Cannery Day in the morning & Flo's Baptism @ 3PM & Adult Social @ Paynes 7PM
28th - Settler's Bay Ward Conference 11 am
29th - FHE Kit Group meeting at Pandemonium @ 1 PM
March
2nd - Knitting Class 7 pm @Jayne Wilcox
3rd - New Beginnings @ 7 pm
5th - Relief Society Temple Trip 11 AM session
13th - Adult Temple Baptisms
23rd - Relief Society Birthday Dinner @ 6:30 PM
30th - knitting Class 7pm @ Jayne Wilcox
31st - FHE Kit Group 1pm @Pandemonium
31st - YM/RS Activity- camping 101- Dutch oven cooking 7pm @Barnes
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