Message from Sister Ryan

When I was able to come stay at my Sister Ora Lee and Brother-in-law Dennis Palombo's to take care of my mother, it was a prayer answered. I had said as I prayed to Heavenly Father, 'if I am able to be close to a temple, I will try to go once a week.' I am so grateful He has made this possible.

Usually I do Endowments but June 30th I did Initiatory. It had been years since I had taken the opportunity to do so. I had forgotten the blessings that are given. It was such a wonderful remembrance and eye opening experience. My soul was spiritually awakened and fed.

RS Activities and News

Congratulations to all our Senior Graduates! We welcome Sydney Lamb, Jordan Kramer, Brooke Kramer, Kylie Kramer,  Wendy Lopez, Bonnie Miller, Lydia Money and Trisha Parish to Relief Society!  

Watch for the date of our next quilting bee!  We'd love to tie and chat while helping you tie a quilt for your family! If you would like to bring material for the rest of us to help tie, please call Karen Lamb at 798-9682 or Sue Johnson at 798-6035 to sign up.

Debbie Bell is helping us tie humanitarian quilts at our quilting bees. If you would like to help buy batting for humanitarian quilts, please submit donations in a tithing envelope by writing 'ward humanitarian' in the box marked 'other'.  $1.00 a month from enough people will make a difference. Any amount helps!

Liz Young is extending an invitation to anyone who would like to participate in a playgroup for children. If you would like to get on her email list to receive notices of playgroup dates, send Liz an email at: happysmile21@hotmail.com

Sewing night: If you would like to make adorable baby blankets, gather your supplies and meet with us on Wednesday June 1st at 6:30 to sew. Ann Haymond will be teaching us how. If you would rather work on other sewing projects, feel free to bring anything you want to work on. If you have a sewing machine, bring that as well!  

Supplies are as follows:

outside and back fabric 40"

square in the middle 30"

any embellishments (rik rac, etc) 125"

If you purchase ric-rak it's cheaper off the bolt rather than buy the package.

Welcome Chris!

Welcome
Chris Hansen
our new
Relief Society
Activities Coordinator.
You're going to do a great job!


I will miss Relief Society
a ton, but will be learning
a whole lot of new things in scouts!
Thanks to everyone who has
helped out with Relief Society Activities over
the past year and a half. It was a blast.
I learned a lot and got to know so many of you better.
We have incredible sisters in this ward!
--Heather Stites--

Yahoo! Save money on food!

Here's a link to an order form for the church dry pack in Springville (by Walmart) for those who like to check their prices before shopping at the store. Compared to local stores- white, black and pinto beans are usually half price at the dry pack. You can walk in and buy a 25 pound bag or can them in #10 cans with missionaries to help you.

30 Minute Dinners!!

April 20th at 6:30. Some of the best things happen around the dinner table. We'll be sharing easy ways to make it happen when time is short. See you there!

Soup Recipes

Here are the recipes for those who signed up to bring soup to the Birthday Dinner:

Chicken and Noodle Soup

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 5 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
• 1-2 cups chopped cooked chicken breast
• 1 cup sliced carrots
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 ½ cups egg noodles
• salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter. Cook onion and celery in butter until just tender, 5 minutes. Pour in chicken and vegetable broths and stir in chicken, carrots, basil, oregano, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until vegetables are tender. Stir in noodles at the end and cook until they are tender. Adjust seasoning to taste.

Beef and Barley Soup

• 2-3 quarts beef stock
• 1-2 cups diced cooked beef
• 1 (approx. 12 ounce) package barley
• 1-2 cups diced carrots
• 1 cup diced celery
• 1 diced onion
• Salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

1. In a large stock pot bring beef stock to a gentle boil. Add beef and barley, reduce to simmer, cover and cook at least 1 hour.
2. Check the barley, as to how soft it is. You made need to add more beef stock water if too much evaporates.
3. Add vegetables and cook until tender.
4. Add salt and pepper to taste. Cook until soup reaches desired thickness.

Broccoli Cheese Soup

Ingredients

• 1 onion, chopped
• 6 tablespoons margarine
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• salt and pepper to taste
• 4 cups milk
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 1 carrot, shredded
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1 pound Velveeta, cubed (you can substitute shredded cheddar if you want)

Directions

1. In a large saucepan on medium high heat, saute the onions in the butter or margarine until tender. Add the flour and salt and pepper to taste. Mix until smooth. Add the milk slowly, until mixture is thick and bubbling.
2. In a smaller saucepan, bring the chicken broth to a boil. Add the carrot, celery, and broccoli. Cook about 5 minutes, or until tender. Combine the broth mixture with the milk mixture and stir until fully blended.
3. Add the cheese. Allow soup to heat over medium heat until cheese is melted. Important: DO NOT let the soup boil because the cheese will separate and curdle the soup.

Hygiene kits needed

These hygiene kits are sent to orphanages, homeless shelters, medical facilities and disaster areas. You may donate one item/s or complete kits packaged in heavy-duty one-gallon sealable plastic bags. Please deliver to Laura Hawkins by Feb. 15th.^. Here are the items needed in each kit: 











2 unbreakable combs without sharp handles
4 toothbrushes (sealed)
1 tube of toothpaste (6-8 ounces, no pumps)
2 bars of soap (3.5-5 ounces each)
2 hand towels (approximately 15x25 inches) Dishtowels and washcloths are not acceptable. If sewing towels, use terry cloth and serge or zigzag edges to prevent fraying.

 

Upcoming Activity

Wednesday February 16 at 7:00
We will be learning about over the counter medications
and how we can save money in different ways.
Please bring the medications you and your family use (not prescriptions)
and Sister Kay Thomas-Perkins will show us how to do the math!

We would like to
Welcome
our
New
Relief Society
Presidency!

President: Jana Staheli
1st Counselor: Sue Johnson
2nd Counselor: Amber Parish
Secretary: Joye Watkins

And of course many thanks to
Karen Lamb, Laura Hawkins,
Dani Hallows, and Judy Osborne
for their incredible service!