Super Saturday Recipe

If you were lucky enough to get a taste of these cookies, you will be making them for yourself right away. They are delicious!

Cocoa Kiss Cookies. Weathersby Family 2010

1 cup butter
2/3 cup sugar
1 teas. vanilla
1 2/3 cup flour
1/4 cup cocoa
1 cup walnuts or pecans (chopped)
1 9oz pkg Hersheys Kisses (about 54)
Confectioners sugar

Cream butter, sugar, and vanilla. Gradually beat in flour and cocoa. Beat, on low speed, walnuts or pecans until well distributed. Chill.

Meanwhile, unwrap kisses. Wrap a scant Tablespoon dough around each kiss, covering completely. Bake on ungreased cookie sheet at 375 degrees for 8-10 minutes. Let cool slightly, but while still hot roll in Confectioners sugar.

Should we try this at the Norterra Shopping or Arrowhead Mall? Merry Christmas!!!

A Big Thank You!

Dear Sister Kornegay and Deer Valley Stake Sisters,


I would like to give each of you a heart felt and personal thank you for your support of the Adobe Mountain Thanksgiving dessert effort. Your response to this service was absolutely over the top and so well received and appreciated by the staff and inmates of the Adobe Mountain prison. I stayed at the church from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM and collected the donations brought by so many of you sisters. I might add it was pure torture to be in that small kitchen with so many freshly baked and prepared desserts. The aroma of these treats during this eight to nine hour time period tested my ability to avoid temptation of partaking of some of these wonderful items. I learned a lot about self-control. Ha Ha
When the staff arrived from Adobe Mountain to pick up these desserts at about 3:30PM, they were amazed at the amount of food and expressed their deepest appreciation. It took us all about an hour to load all the desserts into the two vehicles sent to pick them up and they were absolutely full! This service project demonstrates the goodness and willingness to give from the sisters of our stake. You are all a shining beacon of the spirit of love and kindness. May the Lord bless you all!
Sincerely, Ron Ashcroft Adobe Mountain Chaplain

Single Adult's information

Click here for all the latest information for the Phoenix LDS Single Adults
http://www.phxldssingleadults.info/

Bedframe for free!

Audrey Haentges 716-481-8445 has a twin, brass bedframe and headboard with a boxsprings she is trying to find a good home for.

Daycare available

As a service to the sisters in our ward, we can post a variety of things on our blog.

Alicia Barnes provides Daycare in her home. She is available from 6:00 am - 6:00 pm, and is flexible about the hours. She charges $135.00 per week and will take any ages. Her number is in the directory on www.lds.org

Visiting Teaching Supervisors

District 1 - Yvonne Bajona 623-240-0685

Renae Adair
Illaise Levrets
Yvonne Bajona
Erin Yurkovic
Michelle Clevenger
Tara McMurdie
Amy Purcell
Christin Pike
Jamie White
Tiffany Walters

District 2 - Pamela Letner 623-581-0081

Kim Anselmo
Eden McCrery
Darla Bland
Pamela Letner
Jesslyn Brunson
Mindy Hendry
Keri Pribyl
Barbara Johnson
Darcie Robinson
Michelle Bolender

District 3 - Merrily Cosgrove 623-582-9615

Aftin Aaron
Teddie Lane
Scottee Barry
Ashley Greene
Merrily Cosgrove
Susan Tebalt
Kathy Ganem
Rhonda Guinn
Andrea Johnson
Debbie Koshar
Julie Noble
Anita Casebier

District 4 - Randee Page 602-770-1258

Janae Ashton
Randee Page
Meagan Gruwell
Kate Murphy
Whitney Layton
Rebecca Adair
Aimee Lowry
Kristine Wright
Cassidy Lundgren
Lynn Greene

District 5 - Cami Humphreys 801-755-2816

Cami Humphreys
Carrie Coley
Shirley Jorgensen
Pam Edwards
Anna Kimball
Jann Rich
M.E. Lloyd
Kat Clough
Alisha Rose
Lacey Warmoth
Carla Wandelt

District 6 - Debbie Ferguson 623-581-3895

Vickie Bell
Dana Dorton
Debbie Ferguson
Laci Sorenson
Sally Fordham
Jill Robison
Brittnee Judd
Sue Johnson
Barbara Weeden

District 7 - Cheryl Griffith - 928-587-3610

Brenda Christmas
Susie Mallory
Cheryl Griffith
Alicia Barnes
Jamie Gurr
Roberta Castaneda
Karen Hunsaker
Nancy Page
Misty Knight
Nickey Dunn
Catherine Shapiro
Michelle Skabelund

District 8 - Elizabeth Nicolaysen 623-363-4656

Janna Carlos
Deanne Eastin
Tricia Downam
Jennifer Ferniza
Dana Foster
Tawnya Mecham
Cheryl Weathersby
Elizabeth Nicolaysen

Help needed for an Eagle Project.

Christmas Gift Donations
This is for the Adobe Mt. Detention Center: (Donations will be accepted until Dec 21st)
Girls Only-
Black hair ties (No metal), hair Scrunchies (white, black or gray, No metal)
“Suave” conditioner
Gray sweat pants (No ties and No pockets)

Boys and Girls-
White ankle socks (No colored writing)
Writing paper (No staples)
“Suave” shampoo (clear bottle)
Stationary (No staples)
Journals (soft paperback, No staples, No wire bound)
Candy-hard and chocolate (No lollipops with sticks, No gum, No foil, and No taffy)
Cookies (butter sugar/chocolate chip, No fruits or nuts)
Puzzle and word search books (paperback, No staples)
Coloring books (paperback, No staples)
Inspirational story/prayer books (paperback, No staples)

Unit Needs: Footballs, Basketballs, Softballs/softball gloves/ bats, Soccer balls, Volleyballs

Games - **Games cannot have dice, metal parts, or play money (except for the games “Life” and “Sorry.”)**
List of approved games:
Board Games
Dominos Chess Crazy 8’s
Scrabble Uno The Game of Things
Sorry Taboo Smarter than a 5th grader
Trivia Pursuit Trouble Sorry! Sliders
Jenga Cirkis Fact or Crap
Bingo Gabe Set Battle Ship Apples to Apples
Life Scattergories
Playing cards
Puzzles (flat and 3D)
Video Games (“G” or “PG” rated)
PS 2 with games Wii with games X-box with games PS 3 with games
DVD’s (“G” or “PG” rated) Some suggestions below
“Left Behind” “Faith and Potatoes” “Marley and Me” “Mary Poppins”
“101 Dalmations” “The Aristocrats” “Fire Proof”

Please give any donations for this project to Joshua Kofford before Tues. 12/21/10 – There will be a box in the Relief Society room & in the Foyer.
Contact Josh 623-256-2296 or Jenessa Kofford 623-606-8281 with questions.
Email address jenessamk@hotmail.com

Announcements 11/21/10

Desserts for Adobe Mountain Detention Center

The Deer Valley Stake is providing desserts for Thanksgiving Dinner at the Adobe Mountain Detention Center. Desserts must be something that does not require refrigeration, must be in a disposable container and cannot use foil coverings or as the container. Bring desserts to the Happy Valley Building on Wednesday by 3:00pm. Someone will be at the building all day to receive your contribution.

Casa Linda Lodge Humanitarian Project

All gifts need to be turned in by Sunday, December 5th. Gifts must be new and unwrapped. See the Casa Linda Lodge blog post for more details or contact Audra Nuttall in the North Canyon Ward.

Water Barrel Orders

If you need water barrels, now is the time to buy with great prices. Water barrel orders are due at midnight on Monday, November 22nd. Place your order with Tawnya Mecham.

December Events

Ward Christmas Party: Saturday, Dec 4th at 5pm

RS Progressive Dinner: Thursday, Dec 9th at 6:30pm

Free Babysittting!!!!

Thursday, December 2nd
from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
at the Stake Center

The Young Single Adult Ward in our Stake (ages 18-30) is doing a Christmas Service Project by providing free babysitting. They are trying to get a head count of how many kids--and their ages; so they can have appropriate activities

If you are wanting to use this great opportunity for a date night OR a Christmas shopping time, then simply
email, the RS President, Bree Overfield at this address: breba@email.com by Wedensday December 1st.

Please provide her with this info:
Your name and ward
Name and ages of your kids
A cell phone # you can be reached

Super Saturday remembrances!...

We had a great turn out, learned terrific things, enjoyed a super breakfast
(thank you so much North Canyon ward!!!)
munched on yummies, got crafty, and best of all: savored each others company! :)

Thanks to everyone who worked on the humanitarian quilt!

Can you say "Habanero Cranberry Jam dreams really do come true!" three times, really fast, with a cracker full of it in your mouth??

WOW! This was goooooood. For the recipe & instructions, look here.

Making felt flowers! For the tutorial for this and millions of tutorials and instructions
for many other flowers,
click here.

I failed to get photos of the other great classes! Stay tuned for Krista's promised post of the recipes for her "Fancy Christmas Desserts" (we're all on the edges of our seats in anticipation Krista!!!) and if you didn't get the chance to go to Jamie G.'s "Family Traditions" class, click here to get the hand out for that (taken from the BYU Women's Conference 2007 Sharing Stations) Anyone else who has/had a hand out to post that taught a class (or didn't teach, but just wants to post something) please email it or let us know!

Ward Christmas Party Decor

The Ward Christmas Party is fast approaching on December 4th and the Activities Committee is in need of table decorations. There will already be table cloths on the table - you just bring your decor. We will have 30 tables! So we need LOTS of help. Please let me (Kristine Wright) know how many tables you are willing to decorate. We will be setting up the church on Saturday morning and need your table decorated between the hours of 10am - 2pm the day of.

Thanks for all your help.

Kristine

Ward Christmas Party - help needed!

The Activities Committee is looking for a few volunteers to make some potatoes for the Ward Christmas Party on December 4th. We need some 'funeral, church, supreme' whatever you want to call them potato casseroles. We are in need of 20 9x13 dishes. If you would be willing to make some please email me (Kristine Wright) to let me know. I will be sending a sign up around on Sunday as well. If you email me, your name will already be on the printed out sign up.

Please use this recipe so they are all the same. It's easy and delicious, so be sure to sign up!

Potato Supreme

8-10 potatoes boiled – not quite done yet, then grate
2 cans cream of Chicken soup
1 pt. sour cream
½ c chopped onions (optional, if you don’t like onions)
2 c. grated cheese
Salt & pepper
½ c melted butter

Mix together all ingredients except butter. Top with 1 1/2 c. crushed cornflakes or Ritz crackers. Then drizzle 1/2 c. melted butter over cornflakes.

Bake @ 350 for 25 minutes.

Thanks so much for being willing. We don't quite have enough ovens to get them all cooked on our own.

Kristine Wright

Happy times during Halloween!!

Wish I could have gotten pictures of everyone!!! What a fun night!

Can you guess who is dressed up as who?
Candy for those who can guess! (leftover from Halloween!... in case you didn't quite get enough!)

Humanitarian Projects - Casa Linda Lodge Christmas Project & Phoenix Children's Hospital Project

Casa Linda Lodge Christmas Project

The Happy Valley building is adopting two mothers and three children through Casa Linda Lodge this Christmas. Casa Linda Lodge is a group home for pregnant and parenting teenage mothers. It is run through Catholic Charities of Phoenix. A Christmas tree with the needed items is available at the Happy Valley church building. The tree will have tags for each item listed below for each individual we are adopting.

All items need to be NEW and UNWRAPPED and turned in by Sunday, December 5, 2010.

Tin Tin (mother of Tracy)

Tin Tin's dream gift this Christmas is a DVD player. Sher is 18 years old, shoe size 4 1/2, pant size 1, shirt size small, and her favorite color is blue. She would love earrings, socks, gloves, hair straightener, a black purse and a CD/alarm clock for Christmas. She is planning ahead and would enjoy a vaccuum, dishes, pots and pans, and a blue queen size bed set.

Tracy

Tracy is 19 months old, wears a 2T in Clothing and is a size 4 in diapers. For Christmas she wants a baby doll, earrings, pillow pet and a high chair. She would love gift cards from Wal-Mart, Ross or DD's. Her dream gift would be a toddler bed for Christmas.

Layla (mother of Khalid)

Layla's dream gift this Christmas would be a digital camera. Layla is 18 years old with a shoe size of 7, pant size of 9 and shirt size large. Her favorite colors are white and/or blue. For Christmas, her wish list is earrings, necklace, gift card for bras, yoga pants, stereo, pillow pet and a black purse. She is also planning ahead and would like a large suitcase and queen bed set.

Khalid

Khalid is 2 years old, wears a 4T in clothing and 2T in underwear. His favorite color is blue. He wants bath toys, a bat and ball, Spiderman back pack, Spiderman T-shirt, and a Leap Frog magnetic toy. He would love gift cards for clothes. His dream gift is a V-Smile console.

Stephanie (mother of Michael)

Stephanie has graduated from the Casa Linda house and is just looking for some help with her son Michael this Christmas. She is part of the Casa Linda Lodge's independent program.

Michael

Michael is 4 years old, wears 5T in clothing and his favorite color is blue. He loves books, toy card, DVD's, Toy Story toys, Fisher Price Cool School, Leap Frog Toys and a Toy Story Bike. He would love gift cards from Wal-Mart and Kids Foot Locker. Dream gift: Toy Story table.

All items need to be NEW and UNWRAPPED and turned in by Sunday, December 5, 2010.

If you have questions, contact a member of the Pinnacle Vista Relief Society Presidency or Audtra Nuttall (Humanitarian Specialist) in the North Canyon Ward.

Phoenix Children's Hospital Project - "Carter Cares"

Julianne King has found a way to give back to this wonderful hospital. We are helping to make 27 bags (the number of baby beds in the NICU) filled with items like blankets, snacks, toothbrushes, and hairbrushes for parents who, like Julianne, find themselves unexpectedly spending time at the hospital with a sick or injured baby.

For details on this project visit Julianne's blog at:

http://kings-enjoyingthejourney.blogspot.com/2010/10/carter-cares.html

Super Saturday- Cheryl Weathersby's Cranberry-Habanera Jelly Recipe

Cranberry-Habanera Jelly is a unique, easy and fun to make recipe. It will make your mouth water, your ears pop and your body temperature rise. This recipe is sure to please friends and family when you serve it at your next party or gathering.

Ingredients

Although a bit of effort to prepare, this sweet and hot jelly goes well poured over a brick of cream cheese or just atop some crackers. It is also good when melted and used as a glaze for chicken or pork. Use caution to avoid breathing the vapors while processing or cooking the chiles. Be sure to wear food-safe gloves when handling habanera peppers and wash hands, knives, and cutting boards thoroughly, first in cold water and soap and then again with hot water and soap. Do not touch eyes, nose, mouth, or other sensitive body parts when handling the chiles.

17 to 20 habanera peppers (about 1 cup diced)
1 1/2 to 2 large red bell peppers (about 2 cups diced)

1 1/2 cups white vinegar

1/2 cup whole cranberries, fresh or frozen

1/2 cup dried, sweetened cranberries (Craisins)

7 cups granulated sugar

1/3 cup fresh lemon juice

3 ounces liquid fruit pectin (1 pouch Certo)

Wearing food-safe gloves, stem, seed, and dice habanera peppers. Seed and dice the bell peppers. Process peppers in a food processor or blender until minced. Add the vinegar and continue processing until smooth. Heat a 6 1/2-quart stockpot over medium-high heat. Add the pepper slurry, and the whole and dried cranberries. Cook, simmering and stirring often, until the whole cranberries burst, about 6 to 8 minutes. (Do not breathe the vapors!) Remove from heat. Use an immersion blender or food processor and puree until smooth.

Return stockpot to heat, add sugar and cook, stirring, until the sugar is dissolved. Add the lemon juice. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring frequently, for 20 minutes. Increase heat to medium-high and bring the mixture to a rolling boil, add the pectin, and, while stirring constantly, cook for 1 minute. Remove from heat, ladle into sterilized containers, and process containers in a hot water bath for 10 minutes.

Yield: Makes 6 to 7 (8-ounce) jars

Announcements 11/01/10

November Visiting Teaching

Prayerfully choose one of the General Conference Talks from the Ensign for your visiting teaching message this month. Visit www.lds.org to see the November issue of the Ensign containing talks from the most recent Conference.

This month in the Pinnacle Vista Ward...

Week of November 1st

November 4th - Stake Young Women in Excellence

7pm at the Stake Center

Stake Young Women in Excellence is for all young women ages 12 to 18 and their parents.

November 6th - Relief Society Super Saturday

9am to noon at the Happy Valley Building

If you haven't signed up for classes, contact Lynn Greene.

Come early for the Friendship breakfast @8am.

November 7th - CES Fireside for Young Adults

7:00pm at the Peioria Stake Center (83rd Ave & Sweetwater).

This fireside is for all young adults, both married and single.

Speaker is Elder M. Russell Ballard of the Quorum of the Twelve.

Week of November 8th

November 13th & 14th - Stake Conference

Saturday: 3pm - Leadership Training Broadcast

6pm - Adult Session (18 and over)

Sunday: 10am - General Sessions

includes a satellite broadcast from church headquarters

All sessions at the Stake Center

Week of November 15th

November 19th & 20th - Tri-Stake Youth Service Project

Young Men & Young Women ages 14-18

Fri: 7pm to 11pm Fireside & Dance at the Phoenix North Stake Center

325 W. Coral Gables Dr.

Sat: 7am to 2pm at Golden Gate Neighborhood

1625 N. 32nd Ave

November 21st - Come Unto Christ Missionary Activity

7pm at the Daisy Mountain Building

Week of November 22nd

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Pies for Good Causes!

The Cub Scouts are taking orders until November 16th for pies for your Thanksgiving Dinner!
The Pie flavors?... DELICIOUS!...

1. Chocolate Cream
2. Pumpkin Cream
3. Coconut Cream
4. Banana Cream

Contact any cub scout (or their moms) to make an order. They are trying to get each cub scout to sell at least five pies. The pies are selling for $10 each. The money will go toward their summer cub scout camps and pine wood derby costs. The pies will go toward the smile on your face and the good feeling in your mouth and tummy after Thanksgiving dinner!
The cub scouts will hand deliver them to you the Tuesday night before Thanksgiving.
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Want to make the pie you buy from the cub scouts a gift that keeps on giving?... we are donating pies as a Stake Relief Society to the nearby youth Correctional Facility (a yearly Stake tradition). They are in need of 300 pies this year. Make (or buy one of these beauties) and deliver them to the Happy Valley Building all day on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving. You could always slave in the kitchen to donate to the Correctional Facility and then donate again by rewarding your hard work with a pie as sweet as a cub scout!

For information about the pie sale for cub scouts contact Shirley Jorgensen.

For information about the donation of pies for the correctional facility, contact a member of the RS presidency.

Super Saturday!

Super Saturday is from 9 AM-Noon Nov. 6th

at the Happy Valley Bldg.

Invite your friends to join us!

All money must be received by 9PM this coming Sunday, Oct. 24th.

Make checks payable to Karen Hunsaker.

9:00 AM Classes

Fancy Christmas Desserts by Krista Weathersby - No Cost

Candle Covers by Dawn Walterscheid $1 each

Christmas Blocks by Dawn Walterscheid Cost $2.50 each

LDS Blocks - Pres. Monson Cost $2.75

LDS Blocks - Nativity Scene by Dawn Walterscheid Cost $3.50

LDS Blocks - Joseph Smith by Dawn Walterscheid Cost $2

10 AM Classes

Let it snow - Snowmen by Camille Greene Cost $5


"Brrrrr" Penguin by Chelsea Greene Cost $2

Felt Flowers by Catherine Shapiro No Cost

Decorating for the holidays by Darcie Robinson - No Cost

11 AM Classes

Habanero Cranberry Jam by Cheryl Weathersby - No Cost


Family Traditions by Jamie Gurr - No Cost

Family Home Evening Board by Dawn Walterscheid Cost $10

Count Down Blocks by Dawn Walterscheid Cost $6

Dear Sisters,
Our Stake is doing a stake wide food bucket and water barrel order. The more we order the greater the discount but we won't know the complete discount until the order is turned in. If the price decreases Tawnya will reimburse everyone for the difference. She will give cash refunds when you pick up your order. If you have any questions please contact myself, Barbara Johnson at 623*249*3691 or Tawnya Meacham 623*842*0936. Tawnya Meacham also has included an order for chocolate that sisters have been asking about. Please see attchment for the order forms. And please email this to anyone you know who might be interested. We may not have everyones email addresses. I will also have order forms at church on Sunday.

Thank You,
Barbara Johnson
Pinnacle Vista Ward Preparedness

Water Barrel Order
Tax is included in all prices.
Blue Water Barrels & Food Storage Buckets Order Total
Qty Item Price Total
55 Gal Poly Closed Top Drum 39.50
15 Gal Poly Closed Top Drum 28.15 All prices are subject
Regular Siphon Pump 10.40 to change. The more
Heavy Duty Siphon Pump 14.76 we order the lower
Plastic Lid Off Tool (for pails) 8.70 the prices will be.
Aluminum Lid Off Tool (for pails) 9.75 I will give change back
Poly Bung – Coarse Thread 2.20 when items are picked
Poly Bung – Fine Thread 2.20 up for any price
6.5 gallon round bucket 6.45 reductions.
5 gallon round bucket 4.40
3.5 gallon round bucket 4.43
2 gallon round bucket 2.46
1 gallon round bucket 1.86
Plain lids, 3.5, 5, 6.5 gallon 0.71
Gamma lids 3.5, 5, 6.5 gallon 7.11
Plain lid 2 gallon 0.44
Gamma lid 2 gallon 4.32
Plain lid 1 gallon 0.38
Square 4 gallon bucket& lid 4.81
5 gallon square bucket & lid 9.02
Spigot 1.73
Name:
Email: Phone:
Tawnya Mecham
Phone:623-842-0936
Email: jwandglm@yahoo..com
Mail to:
3432 W Desert Vista Trail
Phoenix, AZ 85083
ORDERS & MONEY DUE – Monday, October 25th, by Midnight (via e-mail)
DISTRIBUTION – I will send e-mail or call when the order is ready for pick up.
I am planning on the 2nd week in December (December 5th).
Please make checks payable to Tawnya



Chocolate Order
Tax Is Included In All Prices
Qty Item Product Description Price Total
C01 5 lb Semi Sweet 14.00 Qty Itm # Product Description Price Total
C02 25 lb Semi Sweet 67.50 C22 5 lb. Sequoia Deluxe 19.75
C03 5 lb Mini Semi Sweet 14.00 C23 50 lb. Sequoia Deluxe 137.50
C04 25 lb. Mini Semi Sweet 67.50
C05 5 lb Milk Chocolate 14.50
C06 25 lb Milk Chocolate 70.00
C07 5 lb. Mini Milk Chocolate 14.50
C08 25 lb Mini Milk Chocolate 70.00
C09 5 lb White Cocoa Butter 15.25 C24 5 lb. Milk Chocolate Plain Pokies 15.00
C10 25 lb White Cocoa Butter 73.75 C25 25 lb. Milk Chocolate Plain Pokies 72.50
C11 5 lb Mini White Cocoa Butter 15.25 C26 5 lb. Dark Chocolate Plain Pokies 15.00
C12 25 lb Mini White Cocoa Butter 73.75 C27 25 lb. Dark Chocolate Plain Pokies 72.50
C13 5 lb Peanut Butter 15.75 C28 5 lb. Peanut Pokies (Milk Choc) 17.25
C14 25 lb Peanut Butter 76.25 C29 25 lb. Peanut Pokies (Milk Choc) 83.75
C15 5 lb Semi Sweet Chunks 14.50 C30 5 lb. Milk Chocolate Stars 14.50
C16 25 lb Semi Sweet Chunks 70.00 C31 25 lb. Milk Chocolate Stars 70.00
C17 5 lb Butterscotch Chips 13.25
C18 25 lb Butterscotch Chips 63.75
C32 50 lb White Granulated Sugar 36.00
C33 50 lb. Powdered Sugar 39.00
C19 10 lb. Milk Chocolate 32.75 C34 25 lb. Brown Sugar 21.50
C20 10 lb. White Cocoa Butter 32.25 C35 2 lb. Pecan Halves 13.60
C21 10 lb. Semi Sweet 31.00 C36 3 lb. Walnut Halves & Pieces 16.90
C37 3 lb. Whole Almonds 13.00
S01 Bacon Bits (imitation) $5.25 SB01 12oz Low Sod. Chicken - Powder 8.50
Please Write Checks to Grains Plus
Name:
DISTRIBUTION – I will send e-mail or call when the order is ready for pick up.
I am planning on the 2nd week in December (December 5th).
ORDERS & MONEY DUE – Monday, October 18th, by Midnight (via e-mail)
Tawnya Mecham
Phone:623-842-0936
Email: jwandglm@yahoo..com
Please Mail To:
Chocolate and Baking Items
3432 W Desert Vista Trl
Phoenix, AZ 85083
Pick up same address
E-mail:
Total Cost $
Fall 2010
Soup Base (Farmer Bros.) plastic jars, no refrigeration
needed. Soup bases and extracts are only available once a
Phone:
Sugar and Nuts - Only store pure cane sugar.
Fresh Spices- in one pound bags (unless noted).
E-mail for other spices not listed; I can get most any spice.
Chips Baking Cocoa - Sequoia, European Deluxe Cocoa. The
best cocoa! After you try it, nothing else compares.
Candies - Pokies are similar to m&m's but the chocolate is
much better! The dark ones are wonderful. Stars are about a
1 inch disk of milk chocolate.
Dipping Chocolate - 10 lb. block, lasts for years.
S02 Basil (sweet) $5.25 SB02 5lb. Chicken - Powder 17.50
S03 Bay Leaves (whole) 8oz $6.25 SB03 12oz Low Sodium Beef - Powder 8.25
S04 Black Pepper $6.75 SB04 5lb. Beef - Powder 17.25
S05 Black Whole Peppercorn $6.75 SB05 1lb. Ham - Powder 8.75
S06 Cayenne Pepper $5.75 SB06 5lb. Ham - Powder 22.50
S07 Chili Powder - New Mexican $4.25 SB07 12 oz. French Onion - Powder 7.75
S08 Chili Powder - New Mexican HOT $4.25
S09 Cinnamon (ground) $4.75
S10 Cinnamon Sticks $13.00 EX01 1 qt. Vanilla 8.00
S11 Cloves (ground) $9.75 EX02 1 qt. Maple 9.75
S12 Cloves (whole) $9.75 EX03 1 pt. Almond 8.50
S13 Cream of Tartar $8.25 EX04 1 pt. Banana 8.50
S14 Crushed Red Pepper $5.75 EX05 1 pt. Coconut 9.50
S15 Cumin (ground) $6.25 EX06 1 pt. Lemon 10.25
S16 Curry Powder $6.25
S17 Fajita Seasoning $4.25
S18 Garlic Powder $4.75 BA02 Vital Wheat Gluten, 3.5 lb, #10 Can 15.00
S19 Garlic, Granulated $4.75 BA05 Dough Enhancer, 4 lb, #10 Can 13.50
S20 Garlic Salt $3.25 BA06 SAF Yeast, 1 lb. 5.00
S21 Ginger (ground) $6.25 BA07 10 lb. Baking Powder (non-Aluminum) 21.50
S22 Italian Seasoning 8oz $5.25 BA11 Bread Bags - 100 count 8x4x18 8.50
S23 Lemon Pepper $6.75 BA12 Twist Ties ~ 100 count 1.00
S24 Nutmeg (ground) 8 oz $7.25 BA13 Parchment Paper/Pan Liner - 100 11.00
S25 Onion Powder $4.50
S26 Oregano (ground) $6.75
S27 Paprika, Spanish $5.75 A07 1200 drops - 2.33 oz 16.00
S28 Parsley Flakes 8oz $6.25
S29 Poppy Seed $6.25
S30 Poultry Seasoning 8oz $4.75
S31 Pumpkin Pie Spice $9.75
S32 Rosemary (whole) $5.50 P01 16 oz PETE container (w/lid) 1.25
S33 Rosemary (ground) $5.50 P02 32 oz PETE Container (w/lid) 2.00
S34 Seasoning Salt $3.75 P03 1/2 Gallon PETE Container (w/ lid) 2.75
S35 Taco Meat Seasoning $5.00 P04 Case of 1/2 Gallon (6 total) 15.00
S36 Thyme (ground) 8 oz. $5.00 P05 1 Gallon PETE Container (w/ lid) 3.40
P06 Case of 1 Gallon (4 total) 12.60
P07 Metal Lid for 1 gal or 1/2 gal 1.00
Extracts - All are Imitation
Aerobic 07- long term water storage, asthma, infection, flu
Baking Aids & Miscellaneous Items
PETE Containers: square, clear plastic, w/ plastic lid.
1 gallon PETE can hold same amount as 1 # 10 can.
Metal lid fits both 1/2 gal. and 1 gal. Optional, all
PETE come w/ plastic lid.
What size container?
5 lb chips, peanut pokies, stars = 1 gallon
5 lb cocoa = 2 - 2 1/2 gallons
50 lb granulated sugar = 6.5 gallon bucket
50 lb powdered sugar = 10 gallons
Granulated (salt based) Spices, 1 lb = 16 oz
Powdered Spices, 1 lb = 32 oz
Flake spices, 8 oz = 1/2 gallon
All container
sizes are
approximate.

Announcements 9/27/10

Visiting Teaching Interviews

A big thank you to all who came for VT interviews. For everyone else, please complete the questionnaire sent by Karen Hunsaker this week and return it to Carla Wandelt as instructed in the email from Karen.

General Conference

General Conference is this weekend, October 2nd and 3rd.

Cannery Assignment

September 30th from 1:00pm to 5:30pm.

DI Assignments

October 16th from 8am to 12:00pm

December 23, 8:00a, to 12:00pm

16-year olds can help at the cannery, but they must wear closed-toe shoes.

LDS.org

LDS.org is changing the way they are doing things for the ward calendars. We will soon have a RS calendar online at www.lds.org in the ward and stake calendar section. Watch for these new, exciting changes.

Primary Program

The Primary Program will be on Sunday, October 24th during Sacrament Meeting.

Practice dates: Sunday, October 10th during Primary

Sunday, October 17th during Primary

Friday, October 22nd, 6-8pm. Pizza will be served.

**Nursery to attend - this allows parents to have a date night

while the children practice and are cared for by the Young Women.

Help your child/children memorize their parts for a prize at Friday's practice.

Contact Alicia Rose if you are unsure what part your child has.

Dates to Remember

- October 24th: Primary Presidency

- October 29th: Fall Festival & Chili/cornbread cook-off.

- November 6th: Relief Society Super Saturday

9:00am to 12:00pm.

Sign-ups will be available starting Sunday, Oct 10th.

At the Stake Center

- December 4th: Ward Christmas Party at the Stake Center.

- December 9th: RS Christmas Activity

Missionary experiences

We have such fabulous missionaries in our ward. They are anxiously engaged in a good cause. They are assisting the ward in bringing the gospel to everyone within our ward boundaries (actually, and beyond). They need our prayers and assistance in the work. Here are a few ways we can be effective missionaries:

1. Be friends, genuinely, with all of your neighbors.  
2. Find ways to serve them, even if they aren't going to 'join the church'. You never know what seeds you are planting. Be a 'good' example of a Latter-Day Saint. There WILL be fruits of our labors, although we may never see them, they will come in some way or another, eventually. It is very gratifying and healing to serve others... so you can't go wrong!
3. Try not to judge who you think will or won't accept the gospel. We are all Heavenly Father's children. The gospel is for ALL of us.
4. Trust  in the Lord. When it seems difficult, or impossible, if we are being obedient to the will of the Lord He WILL provide a way for us to accomplish the thing He asks us to do. (1 Nephi 3:7)

The missionaries were instructed to ONLY eat at homes where they are teaching or leaving a message with someone. They are only to spend one hour in a home (maybe an hour and a half if they are eating and teaching). They are trying to be very faithful and obedient in what they are asked to do. I am challenging you to be just as faithful and obedient and FEED THEM.  This will require prayer and possibly fasting to find someone for them to teach in your home. Set a date and ask the Lord to help you find someone to have over to teach. I feel confident He will provide a way. Call me when you have your date set. I have set aside Tuesday September 14 to fast for everyone who desires to have a missionary experience... including me. I know that as we strive to be obedient and do as we are asked to do, the Lord will strengthen us and give us courage to talk to our friends and neighbors and share the greatest blessing we have in our lives.


Sister Cheryl Weathersby
623-582-0198

Sunday RS Lesson today... Chapter 17 "The Church of Jesus Christ Today"

Nancy shared a fabulous lesson with us today on the Restoration of the Gospel.
We watched this video (you can watch it below!)and she shared her strong witness that Jesus is the Christ, that Joseph Smith was and is a prophet, that Thomas S. Monson is our Prophet today and that The Book of Mormon is true. We can know these things by asking God in prayer and through the Holy Ghost. How grateful we are for these truths and God's organization and gospel restored on the earth today!
To read this week's lesson in The Gospel Principles Manual in it's entirety, click here

Check this out!

http://www.byui.edu/pathway/

13 Ways to Study Your Scriptures

The Savior and His servants have encouraged us to read, seek, search, ponder, study, feast upon, and treasure up His words (see Isaiah 34:16; John 5:39; 2 Nephi 31:20; 3 Nephi 17:3; and D&C 11:22). The number and variety of invitations suggest that there are different ways to study the scriptures. My own experience confirms this. Sometimes I like to read from cover to cover. At other times I search for answers to personal questions or challenges. Often I study topics listed in the Topical Guide or Guide to the Scriptures. I also enjoy researching how the Lord uses a specific word throughout the scriptures. When I am really serious, I mark phrases, underline words, or write notes in the margins of my scriptures. Occasionally, I relish in learning the Greek, Hebrew, or dictionary definitions of scriptural words. There are even times when I rush home on Sundays after church to open the scriptures, anxious to verify something taught in a lesson. One thing is certain: there is no one right way to study the scriptures. (February 2009 Ensign "Getting the Most Out of Your Scripture Study" by David B. Marsh)

I used many resources to teach my lesson on Sunday, Sept. 5th. The main resource I used was this article in the September Ensign.

LDS.org - Ensign Article - Ten Scripture Study Tools

#11: Compare Scriptural Events ot Our Own Lives One way to liken the scriptures to ourselves is to compare events in the scriptures to events in our lives. One member who learned how to liken the scriptures to himself told of his experience with Ether chapter 6. The first few times I read the chapter, I saw only an account of the Jaredites’ journey across the ocean. However, as I read it again one day, it occurred to me to liken their journey across the ocean to my journey in mortality. As I did so, I discovered insights that strengthened my faith in Jesus Christ. The stones that gave light so the Jaredites would not have to cross the ocean in darkness reminded me of prophets, scriptures, and the Holy Ghost that give me light so I won’t have to go through mortality in darkness or confusion (see Ether 6:3). I likened the wind from the Lord that moved the Jaredite vessels “towards the promised land” to the experiences the Lord provides that help me progress toward heaven (see Ether 6:5). It seemed to me that their being under the water was like my trials or times of stress (see Ether 6:6). But just as prayer persuaded the Lord to bring them ‘upon the top of the waters’ (Ether 6:7) for fresh air and sunshine, so I could pray for relief from my trials and stress.

#12 Find the Principle Being Taught Another way to liken the scriptures to our personal lives is to look past the story and find the principle being taught. For example, Nephi was commanded to build a boat. Though he had never done such a thing, he went about his task with great personal effort and received divine help. We may not be asked to build a boat, but we may be asked to do things that seem beyond our abilities. Like Nephi, we can exert our personal effort to “go and do the things which the Lord hath commanded” and exercise faith that the Lord will “prepare a way for [us] that [we] may accomplish the thing which he commandeth” (1 Nephi 3:7). One principle taught in this story is to be diligent in obeying the Lord’s commands. We can liken Nephi’s example to ourselves by diligently obeying the things the Lord asks us to do. (March 2009 Ensign "Likening the Scriptures To Our Personal Lives")

#13 Bridging the Gap Imagine a bridge. One side of the bridge is anchored in the past and is made up of three parts: (1) they—the prophets and people of the past, (2) there—the place where these people lived, and (3) then—the time period when they lived.

The other side of the bridge is anchored in the present and is made up of three parallel parts: (1) I—who live in the present, (2) here—the place where I live, and (3) now—the time period I live in.

The goal is to build a bridge from they-there-then to I-here-now, identifying common parallels between their day and ours.

Elder Jay E. Jensen explains this in further detail and with charts in this article LDS.org - Ensign Article - Scripture Stories as Patterns for Our Lives

President Hinckley said "As you read, your minds will be enlightened and your spirits will be lifted. At first it may seem tedious, but that will change into a wondrous experience with thoughts and words of things divine."

S.O.L.E.
Survivors of Life’s Experiences

* SOLE is a therapeutic workshop for women who have experienced the adversity of abuse or trauma (sexual, physical or emotional) in their lives.

* Workshops are run by professional therapists and contain instructions and activities, which require participation and commitment of participating workshop members.

* This program runs eight (8) consecutive weeks in 2-hour sessions.

* Enrollment is limited to 12.

* The cost of the program is $200.00 which includes a workbook.

* Call LDS Family Services office for more information 623.878.2037

This workshop will begin on Tuesday, September 14th and runs for 8 weeks. It will be a daytime group, from 12:30pm to 2:30pm, held in the LDS Family Services office - 7055 W Bell Rd, Suite 21, Glendale, AZ 85308. There are still a couple of openings for women who would like to attend.

Zumba Dance Classes!

Zumba is a Latin Based Dance Exercise.
I’ll get your heart pumping, but it won’t feel like you’re exercising at all,
you’ll be having so much fun!
NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED!!!
Instructor: Katy Craner
When: Thursdays
Where: Happy Valley Church Building, gym
Time: 8:45pm-9:30pm
Make sure to bring
WATER!!!
Weights (3 lb. max!)
Good Shoes
Modest exercise clothing
Get Ready to Dance and HAVE FUN!!!
(all dances are within the
guidelines and standards of the LDS faith.)
Contact: katycraner@msn.com or 623.337.4773

Missionary Work! To bless the Nations! (starting right here in North Phoenix!) RS Lesson August 1, 2010

Click on the pages below for a full-screen view of the lesson.
There is more in the outline that we didn't get to in the time we had in class.

And click below on each talk's link to read very inspired insights into missionary work and service (also referenced in the lesson). Please study this at home and prayerfully put it into practice and faith-driven action! Remember the promise of our Stake President at Stake Conference and again in Relief Society on Sunday... "as we do these things the windows of heaven will pour out upon our Stake."

M. Russell Ballard, “Write Down a Date,” Ensign, Nov 1984, 15

Clayton M. Christensen and Christine Quinn Christensen, “Seven Lessons on Sharing the Gospel,” Liahona, Feb 2005, 16

Lesson on Missionary Work_2 Aug 1 2010

We didn't have time to get to this, but here is a list of questions to ask yourself and to practice within your families or with a friend or just to go over in your mind yourself and/or write down... thought provoking practical questions to get yourself more in tune with being ready to share the gospel...

Missionary Fish Game Questions_2


"Cottage Meetings" are held every first Sunday of the month at 7 p.m. at a member of the Stake Presidency's home. We are encouraged to bring our friends for uplifting discussion on principles of the gospel.

Outside of regular weekly Sunday meetings, youth mutual activities on Tuesday nights, Activity Days and cub scouts' activities, here are some other upcoming activities to which you can please invite and bring your friends and neighbors... If you have a question about contact info for a member of a presidency in an auxiliary or any questions about activities & resources, or want to let us know of friends who will be coming to church or to a church activity, we would LOVE to be contacted and help support and serve. Please don't hesitate to contact a member of the RS presidency. (If you don't have access to our contact info on lds.org or at home, leave a comment below and we will contact you!, thanks!)

August 7: 4 p.m. baptism

August 15: Seminary Kick-Off (for youth ages 14-18) Deer Valley Stake Center
O'Connor students and parents meet at 5:30 p.m, Goldwater and Boulder Creek students and parents meet at 7 p.m.

August 18: Cannery assignment at the Mesa Cannery (wet pack) 9 a.m. sharp, 3 people from each ward

August 18th: "Daughters of Royal Birth" stake activity day (girls ages 8-11) 6:30-8:30 PM

August 19: Relief Society Meeting "Maintaining Equilibrium" Something to inspire for each stage of a woman's life... uplifting speakers and yummy refreshments as well as enjoyable social interaction - 6:30 p.m. at the Happy Valley LDS Church building

August 27: Preparedness Class 4 - Emergency Evacuations Happy Valley Building 7 p.m.

August 28: Back to School Ward Potluck and Talent Show

A plethora of websites!

Did you know that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has jumped on the www bandwagon! Here is a list of many websites now available:
http://www.lds.org/
http://www.mormon.org/
http://www.familysearch.org/
http://www.ldsjobs.org/
http://www.ldscatalog.com/
http://www.radio.lds.org/
http://www.ldschurchnews.com/
http://combatingpornography.org/
http://www.itsaboutlove.org/ (alternative to abortion)
http://pageants.lds.org/
http://www.ldsmediatalk.com
http://tech.lds.org
http://podcast.lds.org (listen to church magazines)
http://abrandnewyear.lds.org (for teens)
http://www.preservingmarriage.org
http://www.besmart.com (choosing right college)
http://www.ldsces.org (church educational system)
www.lds.org/countries/ (different languages)
http://www.polynesia.com (Polynesian Cultural Center)
http://www.providentliving.org
http://www.lds.org/units/find/ (stake and ward websites)

How to find Joy in Work

How to find joy in Work

(or how to smile while changing a diaper.)

THE LORD & WORK

What would happen if everyone refused to work anymore?

• Read Doctrine & Covenants 42:42
  
• Read Doctrine & Covenants 68:30
  
• Read Doctrine & Covenants 75:28-29
  

How does the Lord feel about work?

Read Moses 5:1

• President J. Reuben Clark said "I believe that we are here to work, and I believe there is no escape from it. I think that we cannot get that thought into our souls and into our beings too soon. Work we must, if we shall succeed or if we shall advance. There is no other way."
  
• President Gordon B. Hinckley said "We are all inherently lazy. We would rather play than work…But it is work that spells the difference in the life of a man or woman." In our world today, many people are unwilling to work hard and to render an honest day's work for an honest day's pay."
  
• Elder Boyd K. Packer said "There is great dignity and worth in any honest occupation. Do not use the word menial for any labor that improves the world or the people who live in it. There is no shame in any honorable work. Honest work is and always has been an instrument of provident living and a vital component of our religion."
  
• President Kimball said "The worthwhile things of life are not the things you just want to do. They're the things you should do. You're headed for a total loss if you only do the thing you want to do."
  
• President Brigham Young said that is was nonsense to talk about building up any kingdom except by labor, it requires the labor of every part of our organization, whether it be physical, or spiritual, and that is the only way to build up the kingdom of God."
  
• President Ezra Taft Benson said "Energetic, purposeful work leads to vigorous health, praiseworthy achievement, a clear conscience, and refreshing sleep. Work has always been a boon to man. May you have a wholesome respect for labor whether with head, heart or hand. May you ever enjoy the satisfaction of honest toil."
  
• President Brigham Young said "Each will find that happiness in this world mainly depends on the work he does, and the way in which he does it."
  

  
  

WOMEN & WORK

• "Enjoy to the End" words and music by Ann Luke Bailey
  

"Let me tell you a story about a girl full of love and laughter,

who grew up with the notion that once you were wed

You'd live happily ever after.

For she'd reached her life's goal,

But had not passed away,

And she didn't know what to do next!

Life was new and exciting with the challenge of growing and sharing.

And, except for a couple of quarrels,

They'd managed to keep their home full of caring

But before it seemed possible there were babies in every room

And the girl who was laughing and carefree before

Changed to riding around on her broom!

One day mom called to pull me up out of a heap.

I told her Momma, I'm changing diapers in my sleep!

And she said you've just got to

Endure to the end.

But I'm simply not sure

That is there is an end.

So I'm trying a cure I can recommend

I'll not only endure it all.

But I'm gonna enjoy to the end!

Now my life's in a new phase.

And the problem with diapers has minimized

For my babies have grown and believe me

The challenges seem oversized.

There are mud pies in my oven,

Full of things I've been missing and looking for.

And I just found my oil container

And children are sliding all over my floor.

We do soccer and baseball,

Then on Thursday it's piano and clogging

Then somewhere between scouting and homework

I try to squeeze in a months worth of jogging.

Then my well meaning husband

Recommends that the children help out

Now it takes twice as long

To do half do the work

But I guess that's what life's all about.

Then on Sunday as we go to church I scream out this expletive

FOLD YOUR'E ARMS AND BE REVERENT IF YOU WANT TO LIVE!!

Then I go in and they tell me

Endure to the end.

But I'm simply not sure

That is there is an end.

So I'm trying a cure I can recommend

I'll not only endure it all.

But I'm gonna enjoy to the end!

Now I know a lady

And her children have flown from the nest

But she's quick to explain

That she still doesn't seem to get very much rest.

She takes care of her mother now

And the grandkids come through in a steady stream

And she tries to do more

Except once she gets started

Her body just runs out of steam.

Once I told her I thought that my life would be

Better next year. She told me,

It doesn't get better

It only gets different my dear.

So I guess I'll just have to go on and

Endure to the end.

But I'm simply not sure

That is there is an end.

So I'm trying a cure I can recommend

I'll not only endure it all.

But I'm gonna enjoy to the end!

• Emma C. Seegmiller's recollection of living in Utah describes: "The first two or three years…proved a tremendous struggle for life's necessities and as a result of that necessity women as well as men had to work hard. In fact work always seemed to be waiting for them in spinning, weaving, carding, tailoring, dyeing cloth, and sewing, knitting, making straw hats…For years women washed, carded and spun wool into yarn and wove it into cloth on the hand loom.
  
• For some women the already rigorous work routine was compounded even more difficult circumstances: "I worked very hard while my husband was away on a mission. I worked in a harvest field…I was not the only woman who worked in the field. But it came hard on me because I was not used to that kind of work…it was always late at night when I came home.
  
• Life then was not easy, but it was satisfying, for doing something that needs to be done, whether routine or extraordinary, feels good. There is genuine satisfaction in work, especially in work done well and for a good purpose. No sociological case studies need be conducted to demonstrate this cause-and-effect phenomenon. It is as true now as it was in the last century.
  
• Doctrine & Covenants 58:27
  

CHILDREN & WORK

• Elder Larry W. Gibbons of the Seventy said "My mother taught me to work hard. She asked me to get the work done first and then go play. One day a few of us helped my mom move a piano from upstairs to downstairs. It was a big, old piano. It wasn't easy to move. We moved it around corners and finally down the stairs. When we set it down, my mother was glowing with happiness—just because we'd moved a piano! I said "Mom, I think you would rather move a piano than listen to a piano." She nodded. She loved to work.
  
• Lorenzo S. Clark who arrived in Utah in 1853 described his youth "My earliest impression is one of work; the idea and ambition of everyone around me seemed to be to accomplish more and do it better than anyone else. Work was more conspicuous than play, even among the young children who were expected to carry wood and water, run errands, feed the chicken and the pigs, kill crickets and grasshoppers on sight with sticks, gather lucern seed, and help as far as possible with the gardening…though we enjoyed and remembered the willow whistles and spool tops made and put into our hands by older persons, the real spirit of the pioneer group was industry and everyone scorned the idler."
  
• Failure to teach children to work may tempt them to look for easy pathways in life. Such pathways more often than not lead downward. There is dignity in a job well done. Elder L. Tom Perry taught that "Teaching children the joy of honest labor is one of the greatest of all gifts you can bestow upon them."
  
• Alma 36:25
  
• Elder Brad Corbett (Carla's nephew) in Guatemala "During this last week here I have noticed the importance in having love in whatever you do. There are some people here in the Branch that really trusts in their own abilities and talents to get things done, and they measure the success that they have with the numbers and results that they get. But then there are also others that work hard and do their best just because they love God and their fellow man. It is amazing the difference in the spirit that they bring with them. So that is something that I have really been working on, just loving the people here, and making that love seen through my actions."
  

14 Day Walk with Christ

Intro:
The only way we can really know another person is to: walk in his shoes..." think what he thinks... learn what he knows... say what would say... and do what he does. Christ said, 'Be ye therefore perfeect." We can only accomplish this as we become more like Him. Faithfully follow this fourteen day walk with Christ and you will understand Him better.


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DAY 1:
QUESTION: How can I follow in His steps?
READ: 1 Peter 2:21, Abraham 1:2, Moroni 7:48
PONDER: How can I follow in Christ's steps today?


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DAY 2:
QUESTION: Am I seeking Christ's help?
READ: Proverbs 3:5-6. 2 Coringthians 12:9-10, Jacob 4:7, Ether 12:27
PONDER: How can the Lord help me to overcome my weaknesses?


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DAY 3:
QUESTION: Who is the Vine? Who are the branches?
READ: John Ch 15
PONDER: From whom do I get my strength? How can I bring forth much fruit? Is social presure getting me down?


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DAY 4:
QUESTION: Do I really understand repentance?
READ: D&C 58, Mosiah 4: 9-12, Mosiah 2:38
PONDER: Have I really sought forgiveness from the Lord and do I really believe that He will forgive me?


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DAY 5:
QUESTION: Where in lies the power of Christ?
READ: D&C 19:15-24, Mosiah 3:5, 4:2-3, 5:7-9
PONDER: How can I get rid of the guilt? How can I put myself in a position to have the power of the atonement cover my sin?


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DAY 6:
QUESTION: How do I control physical passions?
READ: Matthew Ch 5
PONDER: Can I set a righteous example for other which will help me control my passions better?


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DAY 7:
QUESTION: How can I improve my thoughts?
READ: D&C 6:16, Alma 37: 35-37, D&C 121: 45-46
PONDER: I know that I must keep all idle, unclean and negative thoughts out of my mind.


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DAY 8:
QUESTION: How do I guard my speech?
READ: D&C 88:121, 3 Nephi 12:33-37, Matthew 5:11
PONDER: I will speak only kind, uplifting thoughts today.


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DAY 9:
QUESTION: How do I guard against pride?
READ: Proverbs 6:16-17, 8:13, Alma 5:28, D&C 38:39
PONDER: Am I being honest with others, with myself, with God? Am I humble? Do I do the right things for the right reasons?


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DAY 10:
QUESTION: How is the Lord my Light?
READ: Helaman 5:12. 1 Peter 2:21, D&C 84:43-47
PONDER: For the past 10 days have I tried to make my decisions on the basis... "What would Jesus do if He were here?" Is there room for improvement?


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DAY 11:
QUESTION: How does the Lord want ME to serve?
READ: D&C Chapter 4, Moroni 7:5-8
PONDER: Is it important to know the truth? Is the Lord really first in my life? What am I doing to build the Lord's Kingdom? How do I really feel about the service I give to others? Does serving others make me happy?


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DAY 12:
QUESTION: How can the Holy Ghost help me be more like Christ?
READ: 3 Nephi 27:20, D&C 11:12, D&C 46:11, D&C 8:2, Moroni 10:4, D&C 121:45-46, John 15:16-17, 26
PONDER: Is it important to know the truth? Do I desire the Holy Ghost to be my constant companion?


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DAY 13:
QUESTION: Do I love Christ?
READ: John 13:34-35, John 14:15, 3 Nephi 13:20-21, 24
PONDER: Do I keep all the commandments? Is Christ at the center of my life?


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DAY 14:
QUESTION: What is the pure love of Christ?
READ: Moroni 7:40-48
PONDER: Have I felt these past 14 days a greater love for my Savior? Have I felt His love? Can I commit myself to live each day as He would?