Jordan Skabelund is on the final push for his Eagle Scout project. He is putting together hygiene kits for the Desert Terrace Nursing Home and needs the following items:
* Toothpaste (smaller sized)
* Toothbrushes (individually wrapped)
* Mouthwash (trail sized)
* Lotion (trail or smaller sized)
* Deodorant
* Combs
* Cash donations accepted to purchase other types of supplies
All donations must be submitted by Sunday July 3rd. The YM will also be collecting them Tuesday night or you can drop them off at the church tonight at 7pm
Sister Tiffany Walters is also in need of donations for nursery snacks. You can drop them off in the primary room this Sunday or next or contact Tiffany to pick them up. She needs:
* Fruit Snacks
* Fishies
* Cereal (like Cheerios)
* Ritz Crackers
* Animal Crackers
* Graham Crackers
* Nilla Wafers
* Raisins
Friday July 8th is Date night dinner. Contact Kat Clough if you wish to participate
July 13th - 16th is the Stake Youth Pioneer Trek
Save the Date!!!! Thursday July 21st is the monthly Relief Society Activity. More information to come later.
Sunday July 17th there is a Come Unto Christ Fireside from 7pm to 9pm at the Happy Valley Building
July 18th to August 1st the Mesa Temple closed for cleaning so get your sessions in before then!
And as always if there are any other announcements or anything you would like to suggest added to the blog feel free to email Alicia Barnes at barnzybear@cox.net
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Weekly Reading
Week of June 27- July 3
Gospel Doctrine: Lesson 23: “Love One Another, As I Have Loved You” Luke 22:1–38; John 13–15
- When Jesus and his Apostles met to eat the Passover meal, Jesus introduced the ordinance of the sacrament (Luke 22:19–20). Why is it important to take the sacrament each week? How can you prepare yourself spiritually before partaking of the sacrament?
- What did Jesus tell the Apostles about why he had washed their feet? (See John 13:12–17.) How has service to others brought you happiness?
- Jesus said, “By this shall men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another” (John 13:35). Does the way you treat others show that you are a disciple, or follower, of Christ? What are some specific things you can do to follow Christ’s example of love?
Suggestion for Family Discussion
Ask a family member to read Doctrine and Covenants 20:77. Discuss the meaning of the sacramental bread. Ask another family member to read Doctrine and Covenants 20:79. Discuss the meaning of the sacramental water, noting that today we use water instead of wine. Explain that when we partake of the sacrament, we promise to always remember Jesus. Talk about things family members can do that will help them remember Jesus.
As part of this family discussion, you may want to sing together a sacrament hymn or the Primary song “To Think about Jesus” (Children’s Songbook, 71).
Scripture Chain: The Sacrament
Matthew 26:26–28; Luke 22:19–20; 3 Nephi 18:5–12; D&C 20:77, 79
Relief Society: Presidency Topic
General Conference Talks: “Sacred Keys of the Aaronic Priesthood” by Larry M. Gibson pg 55 & “Your Potential, Your Privilege” by President Uchdorf pg 58
Book of Mormon Reading: Mosiah 27- Alma 3
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
WEEKLY READING
Week of June 20- June 26
Gospel Doctrine: Lesson 23: “Love One Another, As I Have Loved You” Luke 22:1–38; John 13–15
Gospel Doctrine: Lesson 23: “Love One Another, As I Have Loved You” Luke 22:1–38; John 13–15
- When Jesus and his Apostles met to eat the Passover meal, Jesus introduced the ordinance of the sacrament (Luke 22:19–20). Why is it important to take the sacrament each week? How can you prepare yourself spiritually before partaking of the sacrament?
- What did Jesus tell the Apostles about why he had washed their feet? (See John 13:12–17.) How has service to others brought you happiness?
- Jesus said, “By this shall men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another” (John 13:35). Does the way you treat others show that you are a disciple, or follower, of Christ? What are some specific things you can do to follow Christ’s example of love?
Suggestion for Family Discussion
Ask a family member to read Doctrine and Covenants 20:77. Discuss the meaning of the sacramental bread. Ask another family member to read Doctrine and Covenants 20:79. Discuss the meaning of the sacramental water, noting that today we use water instead of wine. Explain that when we partake of the sacrament, we promise to always remember Jesus. Talk about things family members can do that will help them remember Jesus.
As part of this family discussion, you may want to sing together a sacrament hymn or the Primary song “To Think about Jesus” (Children’s Songbook, 71).
Scripture Chain: The Sacrament
Matthew 26:26–28; Luke 22:19–20; 3 Nephi 18:5–12; D&C 20:77, 79
Relief Society: TFOT- “Face the Future with Faith” by Elder Nelson pg 34
General Conference Talks: “Hope” by Elder Snow pg 53
Book of Mormon Reading: Mosiah 21-26
Saturday, June 18, 2011
Recipes from the Luau!
Thank you all to those who came and celebrated with us Hawaiian style! Also, a big thanks goes to Dawn, Kat and Rhonda for all the prep you putting into making a fun evening special! And let's not forget Kathy for allowing us to use her beautiful home and making the amazing virgin Pina Coladas! Here are some of the delicious recipes we were able to sample that night!
Tomato and Mozarella Salad by Dawn Walterscheid
Cherry tomatoes (hers were fresh from her garden)
Mozarella pearls (they sell these at Costco)
Pesto sauce (you can make your own, but Costco's is just as good.)
Mix together and enjoy!
Carmelized Pineapple Spears by Dawn Walterscheid
Roll fresh pineapple spears in a mixture of brown sugar and cinnamon. Place on tinfoil on the grill. Cook until sugar carmelizes.
Last Minute Fruit Salad by Kat Clough
6 cups fruit of your choice
3 ounces strawberry cream cheese
1 small tub of Cool Whip.
Combine cream cheese and cool whip. Cut up and clean fruit. Fold cream cheese mixture together with fruit.
Mango Guacamole by Jennifer Ferniza
3 avocados, diced in 1/4 inch squares
2 mangos, diced in 1/4 inch squares
1-2 jalapeno peppers, finely chopped
salt to taste
Mix all ingredients in bowl. Spice level can be adjusted based on number of peppers added. Cilantro optional.
Sweet n' Fruity Salsa by Erin Yurkovic
1 large apple, cored and cut into wedges
2 kiwi, peeled and cut into pieces
8 strawberries, without stems
2 Tablespoons apple or strawberry jelly
Place apples into blender or food processor to coarsley chop. Add kiwi and strawberries. Process again. Add jelly and blend to desired consistency. Serve with cinnamon tortilla chips.
Snicker Salad by Lynn Greene
4 Gala apples, cored and diced
2 Granny apples, cored and diced
4 snicker bars chopped
1 tub Cool Whip.
Mix all ingredients together and chill.
Salsa by Michelle Philpot
6-8 Roma tomatoes, diced
1-2 avocados, diced
1 bunch cilantro, chopped
1 yellow onion, chopped
3-4 garlic, minced
1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can corn, drained
salt to taste
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1-2 limes fresh squeezed
pepper to taste
1 can Ro*tel with green chiles
Mix all items together and serve with tortilla chips.
Pineapple Upside Down Cupcakes by Cindy Rudolph
1/2 stick butter
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
1 can tidbit pineapple, drained
1 Duncan Hines butter recipe yellow cake mix.
Make cake as directed on package. Melt butter and add brown sugar. Line cupcake pan with cupcake papers. In bottom of cup place 1 Tablespoon brown sugar mixture. After draining pineapple, place 6 tidbits in cup. Add cake batter until cupcake papers are 2/3 full. Bake at 350 for 20 minutes. Remove papers soon after cupcakes are out of oven.
Agua Fresca by Christin Pike
8 cups fruit (she used watermelon)
1 1/2 cups water
1-2 Tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 Tablespoon sugar (optional, less sugar needed for sweeter fruit)
Garnish: lime wedges or melon slices.
Puree fruit in batches with water in blender. Transfer to a colander lined with a kitchen towel (not terry cloth) or fine cheesecloth set over a deep bowl and let drain about one hour. Gather ends of towel and very gently squeeze any remaining juice from fruit, then discard solids. Stir in lime juice, sugar and chill for another hour. Divide among 8 glasses. Drinks can be made 4 days ahead and chilled.
Sweet and Sour Cucumbers by Elizabeth Nicolaysen
(Make the day before, best if at least 6 hours in fridge.)
2-4 cucumbers.
Peel cucumbers, split length wise and de-seed. (use a cereal spoon, drag it in a v-shape down the middle and then scrape residue seeds out.)
Chop cucumber halves in approx. 3/4 inch slices.
Place in plastic container, for which you have a tight sealing lid.
2 Tablespoons sugar, sprinkle over cucumbers
2 teaspoons salt, sprinkle over cucumbers
sprinkle with anything from Japanese pepper seeds, diced red pepper, dill weed or even a little parsley; whatever is handy for color contrast.
Mix 2/3 cup cider vinegar and 1 1/3 cups water
Pour over cucumbers. Put lid on and store in fridge. During the period of time cucumbers are soaking in fridge, stir a couple of times so all cucumbers get to soak in brine for awhile.
Use a slotted spoon for serving.
Jello Salad by Carla Wandelt
1 20 ounce can crushed pineapple, drained
1 6 ounce box jello (she used raspberry)
1 pound 2% cottage cheese
1 16 ounce container Cool Whip, thawed
Mix dry jello with cottage cheese. Add in crushed pineapple and then fold in Cool Whip. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Cheese-Pineapple Salad by Dana Foster
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup syrup from pineapple
1 Tablespoon unflavored gelatin
1/4 cup cold water
1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
2 cups Cool Whip
Dissolve sugar in pineapple syrup over low heat. Remove from heat. Add gelatin which has been softened in the cold water. Chill until partially set. Add pineapple and cheese. Fold in Cool Whip. Chill until firm.
Mixed Grill Kabobs by Kathy Ganem
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces
1/3 cup light Vidalia onion salad dressing
1 medium zucchini, trimmed, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/2-inch rounds or pieces
1 each sweet orange and red pepper, cored and cut into pieces.
1/2 yellow pepper, cored and cut into 1-inch pieces.
Soak a dozen 12-inch bamboo skewers in warm water. Combine chicken and dressing in a resealable bag. Refrigerate to marinate, about 30 minutes. Add zucchini and peppers to dish with peppers and onion. Cover with plastic, venting one corner. Microwave 2 minutes to soften vegetables.
Heat gas grill to medium-high. Thread chicken, pepper piece, zucchini and a different color pepper piece onto a skewer.
Grill chicken kabobs 4 minutes per side, until cooked through.
Tomato and Mozarella Salad by Dawn Walterscheid
Cherry tomatoes (hers were fresh from her garden)
Mozarella pearls (they sell these at Costco)
Pesto sauce (you can make your own, but Costco's is just as good.)
Mix together and enjoy!
Carmelized Pineapple Spears by Dawn Walterscheid
Roll fresh pineapple spears in a mixture of brown sugar and cinnamon. Place on tinfoil on the grill. Cook until sugar carmelizes.
Last Minute Fruit Salad by Kat Clough
6 cups fruit of your choice
3 ounces strawberry cream cheese
1 small tub of Cool Whip.
Combine cream cheese and cool whip. Cut up and clean fruit. Fold cream cheese mixture together with fruit.
Mango Guacamole by Jennifer Ferniza
3 avocados, diced in 1/4 inch squares
2 mangos, diced in 1/4 inch squares
1-2 jalapeno peppers, finely chopped
salt to taste
Mix all ingredients in bowl. Spice level can be adjusted based on number of peppers added. Cilantro optional.
Sweet n' Fruity Salsa by Erin Yurkovic
1 large apple, cored and cut into wedges
2 kiwi, peeled and cut into pieces
8 strawberries, without stems
2 Tablespoons apple or strawberry jelly
Place apples into blender or food processor to coarsley chop. Add kiwi and strawberries. Process again. Add jelly and blend to desired consistency. Serve with cinnamon tortilla chips.
Snicker Salad by Lynn Greene
4 Gala apples, cored and diced
2 Granny apples, cored and diced
4 snicker bars chopped
1 tub Cool Whip.
Mix all ingredients together and chill.
Salsa by Michelle Philpot
6-8 Roma tomatoes, diced
1-2 avocados, diced
1 bunch cilantro, chopped
1 yellow onion, chopped
3-4 garlic, minced
1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can corn, drained
salt to taste
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1-2 limes fresh squeezed
pepper to taste
1 can Ro*tel with green chiles
Mix all items together and serve with tortilla chips.
Pineapple Upside Down Cupcakes by Cindy Rudolph
1/2 stick butter
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
1 can tidbit pineapple, drained
1 Duncan Hines butter recipe yellow cake mix.
Make cake as directed on package. Melt butter and add brown sugar. Line cupcake pan with cupcake papers. In bottom of cup place 1 Tablespoon brown sugar mixture. After draining pineapple, place 6 tidbits in cup. Add cake batter until cupcake papers are 2/3 full. Bake at 350 for 20 minutes. Remove papers soon after cupcakes are out of oven.
Agua Fresca by Christin Pike
8 cups fruit (she used watermelon)
1 1/2 cups water
1-2 Tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 Tablespoon sugar (optional, less sugar needed for sweeter fruit)
Garnish: lime wedges or melon slices.
Puree fruit in batches with water in blender. Transfer to a colander lined with a kitchen towel (not terry cloth) or fine cheesecloth set over a deep bowl and let drain about one hour. Gather ends of towel and very gently squeeze any remaining juice from fruit, then discard solids. Stir in lime juice, sugar and chill for another hour. Divide among 8 glasses. Drinks can be made 4 days ahead and chilled.
Sweet and Sour Cucumbers by Elizabeth Nicolaysen
(Make the day before, best if at least 6 hours in fridge.)
2-4 cucumbers.
Peel cucumbers, split length wise and de-seed. (use a cereal spoon, drag it in a v-shape down the middle and then scrape residue seeds out.)
Chop cucumber halves in approx. 3/4 inch slices.
Place in plastic container, for which you have a tight sealing lid.
2 Tablespoons sugar, sprinkle over cucumbers
2 teaspoons salt, sprinkle over cucumbers
sprinkle with anything from Japanese pepper seeds, diced red pepper, dill weed or even a little parsley; whatever is handy for color contrast.
Mix 2/3 cup cider vinegar and 1 1/3 cups water
Pour over cucumbers. Put lid on and store in fridge. During the period of time cucumbers are soaking in fridge, stir a couple of times so all cucumbers get to soak in brine for awhile.
Use a slotted spoon for serving.
Jello Salad by Carla Wandelt
1 20 ounce can crushed pineapple, drained
1 6 ounce box jello (she used raspberry)
1 pound 2% cottage cheese
1 16 ounce container Cool Whip, thawed
Mix dry jello with cottage cheese. Add in crushed pineapple and then fold in Cool Whip. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Cheese-Pineapple Salad by Dana Foster
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup syrup from pineapple
1 Tablespoon unflavored gelatin
1/4 cup cold water
1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
2 cups Cool Whip
Dissolve sugar in pineapple syrup over low heat. Remove from heat. Add gelatin which has been softened in the cold water. Chill until partially set. Add pineapple and cheese. Fold in Cool Whip. Chill until firm.
Mixed Grill Kabobs by Kathy Ganem
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces
1/3 cup light Vidalia onion salad dressing
1 medium zucchini, trimmed, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/2-inch rounds or pieces
1 each sweet orange and red pepper, cored and cut into pieces.
1/2 yellow pepper, cored and cut into 1-inch pieces.
Soak a dozen 12-inch bamboo skewers in warm water. Combine chicken and dressing in a resealable bag. Refrigerate to marinate, about 30 minutes. Add zucchini and peppers to dish with peppers and onion. Cover with plastic, venting one corner. Microwave 2 minutes to soften vegetables.
Heat gas grill to medium-high. Thread chicken, pepper piece, zucchini and a different color pepper piece onto a skewer.
Grill chicken kabobs 4 minutes per side, until cooked through.
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Luau!!
BE HOT IN THE KITCHEN WITHOUT THE HEAT LUAU!
DATE: Thursday June 16th
TIME: 6:30-8pm
Place: At Kathy Ganem’s home.
3706 W. Fetlock Trail, 85083
This is going to be a POT LUCK dinner.
So bring your favorite summer time Dessert, Main Dish, or Side Dish/Appetizer that requires little to NO cooking so we don’t heat up our homes this summer.
Make sure you bring one copy of the recipe, so other sisters can copy it down on the recipe cards that we will have for you to use.
It is going to be a fun evening to discover new recipes, cool off in a pool, visit with and meet some of the new sisters to our Relief Society!
Feel free to show your Hawaiian spirit and to bring your swimsuits and towels.
This is a Luau swim party after all!
Also there will be a grill available for those who would like to use it.
DATE: Thursday June 16th
TIME: 6:30-8pm
Place: At Kathy Ganem’s home.
3706 W. Fetlock Trail, 85083
This is going to be a POT LUCK dinner.
So bring your favorite summer time Dessert, Main Dish, or Side Dish/Appetizer that requires little to NO cooking so we don’t heat up our homes this summer.
Make sure you bring one copy of the recipe, so other sisters can copy it down on the recipe cards that we will have for you to use.
It is going to be a fun evening to discover new recipes, cool off in a pool, visit with and meet some of the new sisters to our Relief Society!
Feel free to show your Hawaiian spirit and to bring your swimsuits and towels.
This is a Luau swim party after all!
Also there will be a grill available for those who would like to use it.
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Announcements
Relief Society Luau Thursday June 16 from 6:30 to 8:30 at Kathy Ganem's House. Bring something easy to share that doesn't require turning on the oven to make! Don't forget the recipe and your swimsuit
Brother Edwards is always looking for families to help clean the building on Saturday mornings at 8am. Especially during the summer. Help keep our building clean and beautiful and its a great opportunity for service. Contact Brother Edwards to sign up!
Darcy Robinson is moving this week and could really use some help in cleaning up. If you can assist on Friday please contact her for time and location. Another service opportunity, don't let it pass you up!
And as always if there is any other announcements or any other information you would like to see on the blog please email Alicia Barnes at barnzybear@cox.net. Thanks all!
Brother Edwards is always looking for families to help clean the building on Saturday mornings at 8am. Especially during the summer. Help keep our building clean and beautiful and its a great opportunity for service. Contact Brother Edwards to sign up!
Darcy Robinson is moving this week and could really use some help in cleaning up. If you can assist on Friday please contact her for time and location. Another service opportunity, don't let it pass you up!
And as always if there is any other announcements or any other information you would like to see on the blog please email Alicia Barnes at barnzybear@cox.net. Thanks all!
Weekly Reading
Week of June 13-June 19
Gospel Doctrine: Lesson 21: “What Is the Sign of Thy Coming?” Joseph Smith—Matthew (Matthew 24)
- What sign of the Savior’s Second Coming is described in Joseph Smith—Matthew 1:22? What evidence do you see that this prophecy is being fulfilled? How can we avoid being deceived by false prophets? (See Matthew 7:15–20; D&C 45:57; 46:7–8.)
- The Lord taught that we should “be not troubled” by wars and rumors of war (Joseph Smith—Matthew 1:23). How can we find peace during such troubled times? (See 1 John 4:16–18; D&C 6:34–36; 45:34–35; 59:23.)
- The Lord told his followers in Jerusalem to “stand in the holy place” (Joseph Smith—Matthew 1:12), and he has given similar counsel in our day (D&C 87:8; 101:22). What are some holy places in which we should stand?
Suggestion for Family Discussion
Discuss some of the signs that precede the Second Coming, as outlined in the scripture chain in this section. Hand out recent newspapers and Church magazines. Have family members work individually or in pairs to look in the newspapers and magazines for signs of the Second Coming. As they share what they have found, discuss how to prepare for the Second Coming.
Scripture Chain: Signs of the Second Coming
Isaiah 2:2–3; Joseph Smith—Matthew 1:21–37; Daniel 2:44; D&C 45:16–35
Relief Society: Gospel Principles 35
General Conference Talks: “Testimony” by Elder Samuelson pg 40 & “Preparing the World for the Second Coming” by Elder Andersen pg 49
Book of Mormon Reading: Mosiah 15-20
Sunday, June 5, 2011
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Announcements
Temple Groundbreaking Ceremony is Saturday June 4th at 9am. It will be broadcast at the stake center. Unfortunately due to space limitation admission to the actual site is by invitation only
Don't forget to come up with a super easy recipe for our Relief Society Luau on June 16th at Sister Ganem's house from 6pm to 8pm. Anything that doesn't require you to turn on the oven for these hot summer months. Bring your swimsuits and enjoy a night out!
Looking for some fun free things to do this summer with your kids? Check out the public libraries. They have summer reading groups, and you can check out tickets to places like the Arizona Science Center or the Phoenix Zoo.
If you have any announcements, cool deals you know of, neat recipes or anything else you would like to see posted on the blog please email Alicia Barnes.
Don't forget to come up with a super easy recipe for our Relief Society Luau on June 16th at Sister Ganem's house from 6pm to 8pm. Anything that doesn't require you to turn on the oven for these hot summer months. Bring your swimsuits and enjoy a night out!
Looking for some fun free things to do this summer with your kids? Check out the public libraries. They have summer reading groups, and you can check out tickets to places like the Arizona Science Center or the Phoenix Zoo.
If you have any announcements, cool deals you know of, neat recipes or anything else you would like to see posted on the blog please email Alicia Barnes.
Weekly Reading for May 30 – June 5
Gospel Doctrine: Lesson 19: “Thy Faith Hath Saved Thee” Luke 18:1–8, 35–43; 19:1–10; John 11
- How did the blind man near Jericho show that he had faith in the Lord? (See Luke 18:38–42.) How have you been blessed as you have exercised faith in Jesus Christ?
- How did Zacchaeus show his great desire to see Jesus? (See Luke 19:3–4.) What did Jesus tell Zacchaeus after seeing him in the tree? (See Luke 19:5.) How did Zacchaeus respond to Jesus’ words? (See Luke 19:6.) What can we do to receive the Savior joyfully into our homes?
- What impresses you about Martha’s testimony recorded in John 11:21–27?
Suggestion for Family Discussion
Read John 11:1–46. Ask family members how this account makes them feel about the Savior. Review verses in the passage that show the faith Mary and Martha had in Jesus Christ. Ask family members to choose one thing they can do to show greater faith in the Savior.
Scripture Chain: Unfailing Faith
Matthew 8:5–10, 13; Mark 10:46–52; 2 Timothy 4:7; Ether 3:3–13
Relief Society: Presidency Topic
General Conference Talks: “The Atonement Covers All Pain” by Elder Richards pg 15 & “Opportunities to Do Good” by President Eyring pg 22
Book of Mormon Reading: Mosiah 3 – 8
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