Always In Need Of...

The Food Pantry let us know there are some basic items they are always in need of. Please keep this list in mind next time you are at Costco or the grocery store. Look in your own pantry. Can you help your Colfax neighbor in need? Thank you ")

Jam

Mayo

Mustard

Ketchup

Paper Towels

Toilet Paper

Kleenex

Women's Conference - Final Reminder

Women's Conference -

Final Reminder and Schedule of the Evening

Dear Sisters,

This afternoon it was brought to my attention that we needed to send out a schedule for Thursday evening's Women's Conference.

Women's Conference will go as follows:

6:30-6:55 Opening Session in the Chapel - President Pennington will be the main speaker for this session
7:00-7:40 Class Session 1
7:45-8:30 Class Session 2 (to include a closing prayer and blessing on the refreshments)
8:30-9:00 Dessert Bar in the Cultural Hall

You may want to send this to your sisters if you have an email list set up.

Hopefully many of you and the sisters in your units will have the opportunity to join us for an evening of inspiration and encouragement as we "lay aside the things of the world and seek for things of a better."

Thanks for all you do!

Susie St. Pierre
Stake Relief Society President

Presented by Jackie Burnett

23 FEB 2014 RELIEF SOCIETY OVERVIEW

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
CAROL STONER                        CHERYL BONNELL
ALICE HACKETT                       VERDA BIGSBY
THESE LADIES WOULD SURE APPRECIATE A VISIT.  STOP BY AND LET THEM KNOW YOU ARE THINKING ABOUT THEM. 

WE HAD A WONDERFUL VISIT FROM THE YOUNG WOMEN IN RELIEF SOCIETY. I CAN SAY I NEED TO BRUSH UP ON    "THE YOUNG WOMEN THEME"
THEY WILL BE VISITING US THE 4TH SUNDAY OF EVERY MONTH.

NOTE CARDS
VT NOTE CARDS ARE IN PLACE IN THE YW, PRIMARY AND NURSERY. IF YOU ARE WANTING TO SEND A NOTE TO YOUR SISTER FOR VT. THEY ARE NOW READILY AVAILABLE. ALL YOU NEED IS A STAMP.

Time Out for Women - Friday, March 14th through Saturday, March 15th in Spokane!

TOFW is a great inspirational women's conference to uplift and edify us in every way possible. It's a two day event filled with wonderful music and motivational speakers. We encourage as many to attend as possible. It's a wonderful event.

Meals for the Missionaries: If you would like to feed the Missionaries on any particular night please feel free to do so. Contact Joseph Nelson (509)288-2255 for details.  He is available anytime he is in cell service.

Meals for the Stoner's - If you would like to offer a meal for the Stoner's, please contact Stephanie Mackey at 509.553.2025 (home) or 509.398.6301 (cell). You can also sign up online at www.takethemameal.com - Recipients Name: Stoner - Password: Stoner

Stake Relief Society Women's Conference - Thursday, February 27th from 6:30 to 9:00pm
Come join us for fun and informative classes followed by a dessert bar.

CLASS LINE UP       CHOOSE TWO CLASSES

1. FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS & A PERFECT BRIGHTNESS OF HOPE 
2. MOTHERHOOD ... A VIRTUOUS OCCUPATION
3. simplification DON'T LOSE THE PEARL IN THE CHAOS! 
4. HE LOVES YOU ... NO MATTER WHAT!
5. PERSONAL REVELATION 
6. THE ATONEMENT ... PEACE AS A RIVER

LESSON
presented by Michelle Hubert

" I'VE FALLEN AND I CAN'T GET UP!"  

Skiing with his grandson, President Dieter F. Uchtdorf fell and found himself unable to get up.

“I began to wonder what it would take to rescue me,” related President Uchtdorf, second counselor in the First Presidency, in his priesthood session address. “That was when my grandson came to my side. I told him what had happened, but he didn’t seem very interested in my explanations of why I couldn’t get up. He looked me in the eyes, reached out, took my hand, and in a firm tone said, ‘Opa, you can do it now!

“Instantly I stood.

“I am still shaking my head over this. What had seemed impossible only a moment before immediately became reality, because a 12-year-old boy reached out to me and said, ‘You can do it now!’ To me it was an infusion of confidence, enthusiasm and strength.”

Drawing a lesson from the experience, President Uchtdorf said to the priesthood session congregation that there may be times in one’s life when rising up and continuing on may seem beyond one’s ability.

“Sometimes we just need someone to look us in the eyes, take our hand and say, ‘You can do it now!’” he remarked.

 He added, “Brethren, our destiny is not determined by the number of times we stumble but by the number of times we rise up, dust ourselves off and move forward.”

“That does not mean that we should be comfortable with our weaknesses, mistakes or sins. No,” he said. “And there is an important difference between the sorrow for sin that leads to repentance and the sorrow that leads to despair.”

When guilt leads to self-loathing, it impedes rather than promotes repentance, he said.

“Let us rise up and become men of God. We have a champion, a Savior, who walked through the valley of the shadow of death on our behalf. He gave Himself a ransom for our sins. No one has ever had greater love than this – Jesus Christ, the Lamb without blemish, willingly laid Himself on the altar of sacrifice and paid the price for our sins to the ‘uttermost farthing.’”

My dear brethren, my dear friends, there will be times when you think you cannot continue on. Trust the Savior and His love. With faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and the power and hope of the restored gospel, you will be able to walk tall and continue on. 

The Latter Day Saint's view a fall as an ascent not a step backwards. It's all part of the learning process. 

presented by Jackie Burnett

MARYKAY FOR MATTHEW

Hello to all of you,

I was reminded last week of how precious and fragile life really is.  A friend and coworker of mine, Matthew Schrader, age 34, was killed in a motorcycle accident on January 21, 2014.  He leaves behind a sweet wife and two precious girls, ages 6 and 4.  Matt was the sole provider for his family and unfortunately did not have a life insurance policy, which has left his young family in a very tough spot.  Not only are they grieving for a wonderful husband and father, but they are faced with huge financial difficulties while they attempt to rebuild their lives without him. 

In order to help them in some way, I have decided to donate all of the profits from my Mary Kay sales for the rest of January and for the month of February to Sarah and the girls.  So now is the time to stock your bathrooms with great products, finish your Valentine's Day shopping, or get a jump on Mother's Day gift giving and help a family in need at the same time.  Don’t forget about upcoming birthdays, anniversaries, bridal showers, housewarming parties, etc. There is something for everyone and in every price range within your budget.  Gift wrapping and delivery is FREE in the Temecula/Murrieta area.

You can shop online at www.marykay.com/jodikolb or call/text me at (509) 981-6751 to shop in person.  Not local but still want to host a party??  I would love to help you set up an online party if that would work best for you.  Please forward this information to your friends and family as well. 

Thank you in advance for helping me to help this family.  And please take the time to let your loved ones know how much they mean to you -- we never know what tomorrow will bring.  May God bless all of you!

Sincerely,
Jodi Kolb, Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultant
website: www.marykay.com/jodikolb
email: jodikolb@marykay.com
phone/text: (509) 981-6751

PRESENTED BY JACKIE BURENTT

January & February Birthdays

JANUARY

   5. PEGGY CARLON

   5. CLARA MOORE

   6. STACY GARCIA

   7. HEATHER GAVIN

10.  NANCY DUFFIN

11.  HEIDI OLSON

12.  BARBARA ANDERSON

12.  STEPHANIE MACKEY

13.  URSELA FORD

15.  MARCI FANNING

16.  MARIBETH KJACK

17.  NORMA JONES

19.  REBECCA STAVES

20.  PATTI CAMMACK

22.  DONNA HUNTWORK                                                     

 23. NANCY ANDERSON                                                          24.  MOLLY NG  

 23.  DENISE CULBERTSON                                                     25.  KATHE MARTIN

 23.  DANIELLE FUDGE                                                            26.  SAYBRA MORRIS 

 30.  JANA MATHIA                                                                  26.  JOYCE SIMPSON                             31.  AISHA LAUBER   

FEBRUARY

8.  JESSICA MILLS

13.  JEANETTE MILLER

14.  REGINA HALL

20.  ANGIE WUST

25.  EVELYN MASON

25.  DORIS BENNETT

27.   LINDA HANKS 

THIS IS SOMETHING WE ARE STARTING BACK UP IN THE BLOG. PLEASE LETS RECOGNIZE THE LADIES THAT HAVE HAD OR ARE HAVING BIRTHDAY'S.  

PRESENTED BY JACKIE BURNETT

                                                           

                                                              

Relief Society Lesson Overview

                                           We can live after the manner of happiness

   "It is the will of the Lord to strengthen and preserve the family unit"

THE LAW OF THE GOSPEL:

We answered with one word. LOVE

Heavenly Father has shown his love by giving us His love.

Again and again and yet again. 

Family is most important organization in time or in eternity 

We Read the story where Douglas A. Smith said that he and his father had a "great relationship."

He shared examples of activities they enjoyed together: " We used to box once in a while, or at least feign the act of boxing.  I had too much respect to hit him and he too much love to hit me. ... It was more or less shadow boxing. We used to play chess and I rejoiced when I could beat him. Now I look back and feel that maybe it was prearranged."

Disciplining his children consisted of ... His daughter Amelia reveals her fathers method.  "Simply put his hands on our shoulders and looking into our eyes with a hurt look in his own, said, ' I wish my kiddies would be good.' No spanking or other punishment could ever have been more effective. "

If I had to suggest one thing which I think we as parents are most lacking, it would be a sympathetic understanding of children. Live with the children; follow their paths. ... Know everything that claims the interest of the children,be a good sport. We have been trying to impress upon parents the need of paying more attention to their children, having more of the spirit of the gospel in their homes, a little more unity and a little more faith; a little more responsibility, spiritually on the part of the fathers; also, of the mothers; more of the teachings of the gospel in the home.

"IF NOT SUSTAINING HEAVENLY FATHER

WE ARE SUSTAINING SATAN "

Anyone who imagines that bliss is normal, is going to waste a lot of time running around shouting that he was robbed. The fact is that most putts don't drop, most beef is tough, most children grow up to be just people, most successful marriages require a high degree of mutual toleration, most jobs are more often dull than otherwise. Life is like an old rusty rail journey.. delays, side tracks, smoke, dust, cinders and jolts, interspersed only occasionally by beautiful vistas and thrilling bursts of speed. The trick is to thank the Lord for letting you have the ride.

                                                                                         -Gordon B. Hinckley
UPDATE ON CAROL STONER

PLEASE RESUME MEAL DELIVERY AS SCHEDULED. 

SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES

• Meals for the Stoner's - If you would like to offer a meal for the Stoner's, please contact Stephanie Mackey at 509.553.2025 (home) or 509.398.6301 (cell). You can also sign up online at www.takethemameal.com - Recipients Name: Stoner - Password: Stoner

Announcements 

1. Time Out for Women - Friday, March 14th through Saturday, March 15th in Spokane!

TOFW is a great inspirational women's conference to uplift and edify us in every way possible. It's a two day event filled with wonderful music and motivational speakers. We encourage as many to attend as possible. It's a wonderful event.

2. Meals for the Missionaries: If you would like to feed the Missionaries on any particular night please feel free to do so. Contact Joseph Nelson (509)288-2255 for details.  He is available anytime he is in cell service

3.Stake Relief Society Women's Conference - Thursday, February 27th from 6:30 to 9:00pm
Come join us for fun and informative classes followed by a dessert bar.

FROZEN MEAL RECIPE

CELESTIAL MEATBALLS
1 RECIPE SHOULD MAKE 2-3 8X8 PANS
MEATBALLS:
1 1/2 LBS GROUND BEEF                                                        1 CUP MILK
3/4 CUP QUICK OATS                                                               3 TBS VERY FINELY MINCED ONION
1 1/2 tsp SALT                                                                           PLENTY OF GROUND BLACK PEPPER

IN A BOWL, COMBINE THE GROUND BEEF AND OATS. POUR IN THE MILK, AND THEN ADD THE ONIONS, SALT AND PEPPER. STIR TO COMBINE.  ROLL THE MIXTURE INTO COOKIE-SIZED BALLS.
PLACE ON A COOKIE SHEETS ( USE PARCHMENT PAPER)
BAKE AT 400F FOR 25 MINS  ( UNTIL MEATBALLS ARE COOKED THROUGH)

PLACE IN PAN AND COVER WITH SAUCE

SAUCE (COMBINE ALL)
1 CUP KETCHUP                                                                      4 TO 6 TBS MINCED ONION
3 TBS DISTILLED WHITE VINEGAR                                         2 TBS SUGAR
2 TBS WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE                                         DASH OF HOT SAUCE, I.E. TABASCO
PLACE MEATBALLS IN 9X12 PAN, COVER WITH SAUCE

COVER WITH SARAN WRAP AND THEN FOIL. PLACE IN FREEZER. 
THAW COMPLETELY. BAKE MEATBALLS, UNCOVERED, AT 350F FOR 40 MIN UNTIL BUBBLY
AND HOT. SERVE AND ENJOY.
        
PRESENTED BY JACKIE BURNETT

Frozen Meal Version Lasagna

LASAGNA   (FROZEN MEAL VERSION)

1 recipe makes 2 8X8 pans 

INGREDIENTS :

MEAT SAUCE

LASAGNA NOODLES , UNCOOKED. 1 BOX 

MOZZARELLA CHEESE, GRATED

CHEESE FILLING

1 LG TUB COTTAGE CHEESE                                                         2 EGGS

2 CUPS GRATED MOZZARELLA CHEESE                                   5 TBS PARSLEY , CHOPPED

1/2 CUP PARMESAN CHEESE

DIRECTIONS

COMBINE INGREDIENTS FOR CHEESE FILLING IN LARGE BOWL. 

DIVIDE NOODLES SO 1/2 IS FOR ONE PAN AND 1/2 IS FOR THE OTHER .

YOU MAY NEED TO BREAK THEM TO FIT INTO THE PAN, SO DO SO CAREFULLY.

LAYER AS FOLLOWS:

1. SAUCE
2. NOODLES
3. SAUCE
4. CHEESE FILLING
5. NOODLE
6. SAUCE
7. MOZZARELLA CHEESE ON TOP

COVER EACH PAN WITH PLASTIC WRAP AND TIN FOIL. 

BEFORE PLACING IN FREEZER TO PREVENT FREEZER BURN. 

HEATING INSTRUCTIONS

THAW COMPLETELY

REMOVE FREEZER COVERING

REMOVE PLASTIC WRAP. RECOVER SNUGLY WITH TIN FOIL.

BAKE AT 350 DEGREES FOR 45 MINUTES OR UNTIL BUBBLY 

ENJOY
presented by Jackie Burnett

PLEASE RESUME MEAL DELIVERY AS SCHEDULED. 

SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES

• Meals for the Stoner's - If you would like to offer a meal for the Stoner's, please contact Stephanie Mackey at 509.553.2025 (home) or 509.398.6301 (cell). You can also sign up online at www.takethemameal.com - Recipients Name: Stoner - Password: Stoner
• Carol would also love visitor's. - If you have a few minutes during the day and you are in town, Please stop by. Let her know that you are thinking about her.

TOFW

• Time Out for Women - Friday, March 14th through Saturday, March 15th in Spokane!

TOFW is a great inspirational women's conference to uplift and edify us in every way possible. It's a two day event filled with wonderful music and motivational speakers. We encourage as many to attend as possible. It's a wonderful event.

• If you are planning on getting a  ticket , they are $55 now or $75 at the door. 

presented by Jackie Burnett

UPDATE ON CAROL STONER

PLEASE RESUME MEAL DELIVERY AS SCHEDULED. 

SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES

• Meals for the Stoner's - If you would like to offer a meal for the Stoner's, please contact Stephanie Mackey at 509.553.2025 (home) or 509.398.6301 (cell). You can also sign up online at www.takethemameal.com - Recipients Name: Stoner - Password: Stoner

Presented by Jackie Burnett

Announcements 

1.Time Out for Women - Friday, March 14th through Saturday, March 15th in Spokane!

TOFW is a great inspirational women's conference to uplift and edify us in every way possible. It's a two day event filled with wonderful music and motivational speakers. We encourage as many to attend as possible. It's a wonderful event.

2. Relief Society Compassionate Service Project - Tuesday, February 11th from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Join us for the second annual freezer meal assembly! Last year's event was such a success that we've decided to do it again. Last years meals were a great blessing to 30 different families and we would love to continue to bless families in our communities.

LIST OF INGREDIENTS NEEDED

lASAGNA NOODLES ( GLUTEN FREE)    ( 10 BOXES)                      VINEGAR ( 1 SMALL BOTTLE)

COTTAGE CHEESE 32 OZ CONTAINER   ( 10 TOTAL )                    FROZEN CORN (5 BAGS )

MOZZARELLA CHEESE,  PRE SHREDDED (6 LRG BAGS)                 SALSA, 24 OZ JAR (5 JARS)

PARMESAN CHEESE, 16 OZ BOTTLE  (3 BOTTLES)                         DICED TOMATOES (10 CANS)

CHICKEN BROTH,  PRE MADE BOX, 32 OZ  (15 BOXES )                      BLACK BEANS (10 CANS)

ONIONS ( 20 ONIONS TOTAL NEEDED, EACH SPACE = 2                                

3. Carol Stoner update: She is home , meals are on hold for now. As soon as I hear more I will put it on here. 

Thank you for the concern. Please keep her and her family in your prayers.

4. Meals for the Missionaries: If you would like to feed the Missionaries on any particular night please feel free to do so. Contact Joseph Nelson (509)288-2255 for details.  He is available anytime he is in cell service.

2 FEB. 2014 RELIEF SOCIETY LESSON

GIVEN BY TIA LANGSTON

           COME TO THE TEMPLE
               

PREPARING
Take the Temple Prep Class, Get a Temple recommend.
Be well rested before you go, (showered) on time, Gas in the car
Be prepared to linger a while, plan on staying all day if you can, 
Don't rush or cut corners
Go as often as you can.
Wear your (Best) Sunday Best. Even though you will change once you get inside. 
Fast and Pray on the day before. 
Strengthening Faith and Testimony
Research Family names to take with you 

BLESSINGS
The is a strong presents of the spirit
You have the gift of eternal family 
You have the gift of eternal life with the SEALING AUTHORITY
You have a feeling of peace
You have a feeling of inspiration
You have the gift of knowledge and understanding
You have hidden blessings 
You have eternal trials with eternal perspectives 
You have eternal progression and growth 

GARMENTS 
They serve as a protection against evil temptations, both physically and spiritually.
They serve as reminders 
They serve as symbols

ENDOWMENT
A GIFT.  

 presented by Jackie  Burnett