Salt

Have you ever wondered why people used to give Salt, Bread and Honey for a House Warming gift? The Bread is to signify that the household will never know hunger, the Honey is that they will always have sweetness in their lives and the Salt represents Flavor in everything!

I have spent hours making a meal that would not be complete without a "pinch of salt". The flavor then comes alive. This month, we are asking all the women of Relief Society to stock up on Salt. 8 lbs. a person to be exact! That sounds like a lot but that is what the average person consumes a year!!

You can use Sea Salt which has more bang for your buck, taste wise. But we all need the iodine that is in regular salt too. Soooo, save both! It's a cheap, easy way to get started on your food storage, especially with the holidays knocking on our wallets. Next time you go to the store put in a few extra boxes or better yet, a huge bag. When you need a little flavor, it will be there on your shelf.

We have some talent in our midst.

I wish everyone could have been with us. It was so much fun! Between talking, laughing and catching up we actually were quite productive. Karen, Tiffany and Ali are quite the monogrammers. But who knew how creative they were? Pictured are a few finished projects as well as some in progress. More pictures to follow.....

Taking Care of Our New Stake Center

Care of our building

We have received counsel from the bishopric about the care of our new building. This is a huge building and will require hours of cleaning each week. All members can help shorten the family-cleaning time by helping with the following things:

 For children: No running in the hallways. No children playing on the stage ---ever!

 No food in the chapel. If a child needs a snack, parents may give that outside of the chapel.

 At the close of Sacrament Mtg., leave the area clean where your family sat.

 Return hymnbooks to their rack. Take the Ward Bulletin with you.

 Pick up paper where you find it.  Teachers: Leave your classroom clean. Leave chairs as

arranged for class - - not folded against chair rails.

 The Cultural Hall / Stage area will be closed on Sun- days. No lights should be on in that area.

 Limit food to multi-purpose rooms. NO red / purple drinks !

 Class or Auxiliary Activities: Clean up all rooms used, including the restrooms.

Visiting Teaching Message from the Relief Society President

Dear Sisters, I would first like to say how much I appreciate everything you do serving one another in the Bullard Ward! There have been numerous evidences of the compassion each of you have for one another in the past few months. We truly are our Savior's Hands. With that in mind I would like to ask each of you to embrace the new visiting teaching routes that have just been sent out. Some of you have drastic changes in your routes and some might not have any changes, but prayers have been offered on numerous occasions to know what the Lord would have us do to reach out to all sisters in our ward. I think that if everyone will take the little time necessary to do their part, we could possibly have 100% of our sisters having some contact through visiting teaching. I know this program is inspired by our Heavenly Father. May each of you be blessed for your diligent effort.

-Sister Kindle

"New Format Helps Sisters Improve as Visiting Teachers,‖ Ensign, May 2010, 136–37

In July 2010 Relief Society sisters and subscribers to the Liahona and Ensign magazines will find a change to the tradi- tional Visiting Teaching Message format.

―We want every visiting teacher to understand that visiting teaching is a call from the Lord and accept her assignment to love, serve, teach, and minister to another sister with that in mind,‖ said Julie B. Beck, Relief Society general president.

The new message format will help sisters understand the purpose of Relief Society, teach principles to help sisters live the purpose, provide a historical perspective, and offer suggestions on how women can more effectively watch over and strengthen other sisters.

―The Visiting Teaching Message is a tool in the hands of a visiting teacher. As she studies the messages with her sisters in mind, she will know what to share with them and what to do for them,‖ Sister Beck said.

Instructions help visiting teachers know how to teach and apply the message.

The Relief Society purposes were added to remind sisters of the responsibilities of Relief Society: to increase faith and personal righteousness, strengthen families and homes, and seek out and help those in need.

The central message will now offer specific and timely counsel directly from the Relief Society general presidency. The scriptural references will help enhance the study, teaching, and personal application of the message.

The purpose of the Ministering Question is to help visiting teachers act on inspiration to better serve the sisters they teach.

The Application Question is meant to prompt action on the part of each individual Relief Society sister and help her apply the message to her own life.

By reading of the noble legacy of Relief Society, sisters can draw connections between the organization that existed in the early Church and the current Relief Society program. ―We are inspired by their sacrifices and desire to take our part in building the Lord’s kingdom in our season of service,‖ Sister Beck said.

Pertinent links to other resources can be found at the Relief Society Web page,reliefsociety.lds.org.Dear Sisters, I would first like to say how much I appreciate everything you do serving one another in the Bullard Ward! There have been numerous evidences of the compassion each of you have for one another in the past few months. We truly are our Savior's Hands. With that in mind I would like to ask each of you to embrace the new visiting teaching routes that have just been sent out. Some of you have drastic changes in your routes and some might not have any changes, but prayers have been offered on numerous occasions to know what the Lord would have us do to reach out to all sisters in our ward. I think that if everyone will take the little time necessary to do their part, we could possibly have 100% of our sisters having some contact through visiting teaching. I know this program is inspired by our Heavenly Father. May each of you be blessed for your diligent effort.

-Sister Kindle

"New Format Helps Sisters Improve as Visiting Teachers,‖ Ensign, May 2010, 136–37

In July 2010 Relief Society sisters and subscribers to the Liahona and Ensign magazines will find a change to the tradi- tional Visiting Teaching Message format.

―We want every visiting teacher to understand that visiting teaching is a call from the Lord and accept her assignment to love, serve, teach, and minister to another sister with that in mind,‖ said Julie B. Beck, Relief Society general president.

The new message format will help sisters understand the purpose of Relief Society, teach principles to help sisters live the purpose, provide a historical perspective, and offer suggestions on how women can more effectively watch over and strengthen other sisters.

―The Visiting Teaching Message is a tool in the hands of a visiting teacher. As she studies the messages with her sisters in mind, she will know what to share with them and what to do for them,‖ Sister Beck said.

Instructions help visiting teachers know how to teach and apply the message.

The Relief Society purposes were added to remind sisters of the responsibilities of Relief Society: to increase faith and personal righteousness, strengthen families and homes, and seek out and help those in need.

The central message will now offer specific and timely counsel directly from the Relief Society general presidency. The scriptural references will help enhance the study, teaching, and personal application of the message.

The purpose of the Ministering Question is to help visiting teachers act on inspiration to better serve the sisters they teach.

The Application Question is meant to prompt action on the part of each individual Relief Society sister and help her apply the message to her own life.

By reading of the noble legacy of Relief Society, sisters can draw connections between the organization that existed in the early Church and the current Relief Society program. ―We are inspired by their sacrifices and desire to take our part in building the Lord’s kingdom in our season of service,‖ Sister Beck said.

Pertinent links to other resources can be found at the Relief Society Web page,reliefsociety.lds.org.

Book of Mormon

At the August Stake Conference, our Stake Presidency encouraged members to read the Book of Mormon between August 15th and December 31st. We were also encouraged to read every day. In his talk, President Sam Anderson related a story that took place in peru when, for safety reasons, missionaries had to be removed from the country. The Area Presidency recognized the need to fortify the members. After much prayer and fasting, they decided to emphasize two basic gospel teachings: family prayer and family scripture study. Fathers were especially asked to lead their families in this endeavor.

The results were astounding. The Peruvian Saints faithfully adopted family prayer and scripture study as part of their daily routine. The following took place:

1. Testimonies increased
2. Increased attendace at sacarament meetings
3. Saints exhibited greater love and concern for each other
4. Increased temple attendance in spite of dangerous travel
5. Local Missionaires became better prepared to teach the gospel
6. Members matured in their understanding of the gospel

So where are we in our reading? Are we reading everyday? We should desire and can experience these same blessings in our lives.

Our stake presidence also asked that each Sunday, RS Presidency and Quorum President ask if anyone in the class would like, in a short response of 30-60 seconds, to share an experience they have had with their reading of the Book of Mormon.

Sew Cute! Some of the finished products!

Oven Roasted Veggies (Healthy Veggie Fries) Perfect for Easter Brunch

They are very easy and pretty spectacular!

Oven Roasted Veggies (Healthy Veggie Fries)

Place on a cookie sheet or other dark pan with sides (easier to stir without veggies falling off of the pan)

2 Tbs. olive oil

Chopped Veggies (cut about the same size for even cooking)

Carrots

Potatoes

Sweet Potatoes

Onions

2 Tbs. Fresh Rosemary

Salt (Sea Salt) sprinkle lightly over veggies

Stir all veggies in the olive oil and sprinkle with 1 – 2 Tbs. of fresh Rosemary

Bake at 425* degrees for 25 minutes

Stir during baking every 8-10 minutes to prevent burning and to even the roasting of the veggies

Options:

Asparagus

Brussel sprouts

Onion

Green or Red pepper

Enjoy

From Diane Criddle Garrard

New Breakfast Recipes

I think we were all channeling Paris last night at our final recipe group. French Toast (several different ways) Fresh Fruit with Dipping Sauce and wonderful homemade Cinnamon Rolls were the theme of the evening. It was a great night with even greater friends.

So goodbye Recipe Group........for now.

FRENCH TOAST GOODNESS

Erica Hyland

4 Tbsp. corn syrup

1 Cup Butter (2 Sticks)

2 Cups Brown Sugar (Packed )

1 Loaf Sweet French Bread , croissants

or raisin bread

10 Farm Fresh Eggs

1 3/4 Cups Half and Half

2 tsp. Vanilla

1/2 tsp. Salt

Cinnamon

Combine the syrup, butter and brown sugar in a small saucepan and simmer until the sugar is completely dissolved. Stir constantly until the mixture is smooth and not too thick. Pour into a greased 9"x13" baking dish pan. Pyrex or stoneware then set aside. Layer the bread on the syrup in the baking pan; you will need about 12 slices of bread, 6 per layer. In a large bowl beat together eggs, milk, vanilla, salt and cinnamon. Pour over bread. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

In the morning remove from refrigerator while oven is preheating to 350 degrees. Bake uncovered for about 45 minutes or until golden brown. Serves 12.

Strawberry French Toast

Leesa Huckabee

1-10 oz package frozen strawberries, thawed.

1/2 Cup sugar

2 Tbsp. cornstarch

1/2 cups sliced almonds

8 oz. cream cheese

2 Tbsp. Sugar

1 tsp. vanilla

Italian bread loaf ( approx. 15"x5" )

3 beaten eggs

2 Tbsp. Milk

1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg

Drain strawberries, reserving liquid. Add water to measure 1 cup. Combine sugar and cornstarch in saucepan; gradually adding liquid. Cook on med/low, stirring constantly, until mixture is clear and thickened. Stir in strawberries and almonds. In a bowl combine cream cheese, sugar and vanilla, mixing until well blended. Cut bread into 1 1/2" slices. Cut slit through crust of each slice to form pocket. Fill each pocket with 1 rounded Tbsp. of cream cheese mixture. Dip each slice of bread into combined egg, milk and nutmeg. Grill both sides in margarine or butter until golden brown. Serve with strawberry mixture as topping.

Easy Cinnamon Rolls

(Semi-Homemade)

Julie Copfer

1 loaf frozen bread dough, thawed (I use Rhodes brand)

2 Tbsp. melted butter

2/3 cup brown sugar

2/3 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

1 tsp. ground cinnamon

1/3 cup heavy cream

2/3 cup sifted confectioner's sugar

1 Tbsp. Milk

dash of vanilla

Roll dough into a rectangle, about 8"x6" inches, Brush with melted butter. Combine brown sugar, chopped nuts and cinnamon. Sprinkle over dough. Starting at the long end, roll up, jelly roll fashion; moisten edges and seal.

Cut roll into 20 slices. Place rolls, cut side down, into two 8 inch lightly buttered round cake pans. Let rise for about 1 1/2 hours until doubled. Pour heavy cream over the rolls and bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.

Combine confectioners sugar, milk and vanilla, adding more sugar or milk if necessary (double this part) Drizzle over rolls while slightly warm.

Makes 20 yummy cinnamon rolls. (On a side note, Julie made this for recipe group twice! The first time, she went to get them after rising and the whole pan was gone, literally gone! She found the empty pan in the trash. Jeff had eaten the first batch lock stock and barrel. That's how good they are!!)

Dream Syrup

JaLynne Murray

1 Cup sugar

1/2 Cup real butter

1/2 Cup Buttermilk

1/2 tsp. baking soda

1 tsp. vanilla

Combine all ingredients except vanilla in a large pan as it tends to bubble up very high. Cook until it thickens, 3 to 5 minutes. It should be a very light carmel color. Remove from heat and add vanilla. Serve warm. This makes enough for a small family for 1 breakfast. I usually double or triple it and store in the fridge, warming it when ready to serve.

French Toast

JaLynne Murray

4 eggs

2 Tbsp. Buttermilk or Cream

1 tsp. cinnamon

1/2 cup butter

1 loaf french bread

Slice bread 1 1/2 to 2" wide. In a bowl beat eggs, cinnamon and buttermilk together. Melt butter and lightly butter both sides of the bread. Pour egg mixture into a flat pan that does not make a deep area. Lightly coat both sides of the bread in the egg mixture taking care not to coat the sides. Grill on a non-stick pan using the med/low temperature setting. Serve with Dream Syrup.

Breakfast Anyone?

I dont know about you but I think breakfast is my favorite meal. Not the "grab a yogurt" and jump in the car. I mean the breakfast that starts with a fire in the fireplace, rain and mist outside and smell of someone in the kitchen who really knows what their doing. My family loves waking up to the smell of bacon cooking (sometimes turkey bacon) but bacon none the less.

We are wrapping up our Recipe Group with a night of "Breakfast for Dinner". Erica Hyland will be hosting this meeting in her home tomorrow night, Thursday, March 25th at 7:00pm. All you have to do is bring your FAVORITE breakfast food, with the recipe printed for 20 people.

Come and enjoy the very best food and company around. See you then.

Questions? Send a comment.

Sew Cute!

This will be the first project of our Sewing Group. What do you think? This will start you out with the basics and we will go from there........

Yes, Sewing is NOW OFFICALLY COOL!

This isn't your mothers Home EC. class. If you have never even picked up a needle or thought that sewing on a button is something the cleaners did, you are about to have a paradigm shift! We are starting a class that will turn "I can't do that" into " are you kidding? I can do that while I'm watching Project Runway with my eyes closed"!

You tell us what you would like to make and you will make it and LOVE IT!! We are not going to start out with crazy hard stuff, but if you are just starting out or want to learn how to make your own patterns, there is a place for you. Let us know what you want to do in the comment box below and let's get this party started!

Are you secretly wanting to be crafty or maybe a little known talent is about to be unleashed!

I know, I know. How many times have you wanted to do something crafty and it either (a) Cost more for the materials than if you went and paid full price for one in the store, (b) It looked like your 3 year old did it, or (c) it's still half finished in a closet somewhere. I have been there, done that, several times!

We are about to bring out the very best that's in you! I promise you will never leave with a half finished project, and you will even WANT to tell people that YOU MADE it. Your three year old will have to wait for his or her day in the sun!

Sign-ups have gone around, emails have been sent but it's still not too late for you to get in on the fun.......and I promise it will be fun. No stress, great company and fantastic projects.

If you haven't signed up yet, just write in the comment box or send an email to JaLynne@me.com. This class will be held during the day so that you can spend the evening with your family and friends!

Lunch Bunch

Don't forget! Today at 11:00 A.M. is our Relief Society Lunch Bunch at Johnny Carino's. It is always the first Monday the month. The location changes so keep checking the Blog or listen in Relief Society for the latest news.

Jacksonville sisters also have a Lunch Bunch Group. Nell Evins and Rose Peacock are in charge of it. We will keep you posted as to the date and location.

It's a fun group! If you want to get acquainted with the greatest ladies around, come on and enjoy! Dutch treat:)

Dinner Essentials

Have you ever wanted to make amazing dinner without one more trip to the grocery store? Keep these basic essentials in your pantry and you can make at least 5 deliciously wonderful meals at a moments notice.

Pantry:

-Balsamic vinegar

-Breadcrumbs

-Beans, canned

-Tomatoes, canned

-Onions, garlic

-Rice

-Spaghetti

Refrigerator:

-Broth

-Dijon mustard

-Eggs

-Parmesan cheese

-Raspberry jam

-Soy sauce

Freezer:

-Bacon (indiv. portions)

-Chicken breasts

-Ginger root

-Mixed veggies

Spaghetti + eggs + parmesan + bacon = Spaghetti Carbonara

Rice+onions+Soy sauce +eggs +ginger root +chicken +veggies =Chicken Fried Rice

Chicken + breadcrumbs + tomatoes + parmesan = Chicken Parmigiana

Veggies+broth+beans+onion+garlic+tomatoes+ spaghetti=Hearty Vegetable Soup

Chicken+raspberry jam+broth+balsamic vinegar+garlic=Glazed Chicken Breasts

For complete recipes, email jalynne@me.com.

Coupon Clippers Unite!!!

Do you clip coupons to shave some of the cost off of your grocery bill?

Do you have extra coupons that you don't use and would like to swap with someone who could?

Would you like to use coupons but don't have access to any?

If you answered "yes" to any of these questions and you'd like to participate, bring your excess coupons to Enrichment this Thursday, Feb. 4th. at 6:30 pm.

The "Coupon Corner" will be set up in the cultural hall, so that after our classes, we can swap coupons while we visit and eat.

Please be sure that coupons for the table, are clipped and haven't expired. We will have a separate box for expired ones, (no more than 2 months past expiration date). We will send these coupons to an overseas military base for the families there to use in the commissary,

Let's help each other save some money and help our military too!!

How About Some Bows!

Have you ever heard of the blog How About Orange? If you haven't, you are welcome! She has tons of awesome do it yourself instructions and fun ideas for quick crafts. For step by step instructions on how make this gift wrap bow out of a magazine page click HERE!

Image from How About Orange

Latest Recipes from our Salad and Casserole Night!

Baked Ziti
Alana Kindle

1 (16 oz) pkg Ziti Noodles
1 lb Hamburger meat
1 small onion, chopped
2 jars Marinara Sauce
1 (16 oz) pkg Mozzarella Cheese
1/4 Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
1 (16 oz) carton Ricotta Cheese
1 Tbsp. Parsley

Cook pasta according to package directions, drain and set aside. Brown meat and onion in a large skillet over medium heat; drain and add sauce an noodles to meat mixture. In a bowl, stir together mozzarella, Parmesan, ricotta and parsley. Layer 1/2 meat/noodle mixture in a 9x13 casserole pan. Layer the cheese mixture over the noodles and top with remaining 1/2 meat/noodle mixture; Top with extra Mozzarella cheese and bake at 350 F for 20 minutes

Easy King Ranch Chicken
Erica Hyland

4-5 cups tortilla chips, coarsely crushed
2 cups sliced white mushrooms
2 Tbsp. Butter
4 boneless chicken breasts fully cooked and cubed
2 (10 oz) containers Buitoni Alfredo Sauce
1 cup Sour Cream
1 1.2 cups fresh pico de gallo, drained
12 oz. grated Monterey Jack cheese


Preheat oven to 350 F.

Coarsely crush tortilla chips. This is easier if you leave them in the bag (open slightly to let air out).
Place mushrooms and butter in a glass bowl. Microwave for 2 minutes. Stir and drain excess moisture.

Cut chicken into bite size chunks. Combine Alfredo sauce and sour cream and mix well. Coat a 9x13 inch glass baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Cover the bottom of the pan with about 2 cups of the crushed chips. Top with half of the chicken, all of the mushrooms, half of the sauce, half of the pico de gallo, and half of the cheese. Repeat with 2 cups crushed chips and remaining chicken, sauce, pico de gallo and cheese.

Bake the casserole 35 to 40 minutes, or until hot. Makes 8 to 10 servings.

Chicken Spagetti
Leesa Huckabee

Spaghetti noodles cooked in broth from chicken
3-4 Chicken breasts, cooked, cut into bite sized peices
1 can Rotel tomatoes
1 can Cream of Mushroom Soup
1 can Cream of Chicken Soup
1 (8 oz) pkg Cheddar Cheese
4 oz Parmesan Cheese
Extra Broth


Combine Rotel, soups and cheeses with chicken pieces. Add noodles and broth to desired consistency. Bake a 350 for 30 to 45 min.

Aunt Francis's Casserole
Julie Copfer

1 lb. Italian Sausage
1 lb. Ground Beef
16 oz. small shell macaroni
1 lg. jar Ragu or favorite sauce
8 oz. Sour Cream
8 slices Provolone Cheese
2 cups Mozzerella cheese

Preheat oven to 350F. Brown sausage and ground beef, drain well. Add Sauce to meat and heat. Cook macaroni according according to package instructions, drain. Spray non stick spray in large casserole dish. You'll be sorry if you don't. Layer half of the macaroni and half of the sauce. Spread sour cream on top of sauce and and top with provolone. Repeat layers leaving out sour cream and ending with mozzerella. Bake uncovered for 45 minutes. Enjoy:)

Strawberry Spinach Salad
JaLynne Murray

8 Cups Fresh Baby Spinich Leaves
2 Cups sliced Strawberries
3/4 Cups Fresh Blueberries
1/2 Cup Toasted Seasoned Sliced Almonds

1/2 to 3/4 Cups Sweet Strawberry or Regular Poppyseed Dressing.

Combine ingredients and toss. Serve dressing on the side.

Dixie Fruit Salad

2 1/2 Cup Pomegranate Seeds (2 pomegranates)
1 Cup Chopped Pecans
1 Cup Raisins
7 Med Apples- cut into small chunks
1 Box Dream Whip (4 packets) Mix according to directions on the box.

Mix all ingredients together and refrigerate.

Chinese Chicken Sole Slaw

2 packages oriental flavor Ramen noodles, crushed
Butter
6 oz Sliced Almonds
4 Tbsp. sesame seeds
sugar
2 packets oriental seasoning (from Ramen)
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup canola oil
1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
2 bags (16 oz each) Coleslaw mix (with carrots)
1/4 head bok choy, chopped fine (optional)
Diced Cooked Chicken

Brown ramen noodles in butter and set aside. Caramelize almonds and sesame seeds in sugar, set aside. When cool, break apart. Mix seasoning packets, sugar, oil and vinegar until dissolved. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Mix Cole Slaw greens, bok choy, chicken, noodles and nuts. Toss with dressing immediately before serving. Does not keep well. Only make what you will eat!



You know it wouldn't be complete without jello:)

Orange Jello Salad
Erica Hyland

1 (3 oz) Orange Jello
1 (12 oz) Cool Whip

1 large can crushed pineapple drained

1 8 oz. sour cream
1 small can mandarin oranges, drained

Combine cool whip and sour cream. Add jello and mix well. Mix in the well drained fruit.
Refrigerate for several hours.

7 Up Jello Salad
Becki Eyerly

2 (3oz) package lemon jello
2 cups hot water
3 cups 7 Up or Sprite
3 Bananas, sliced
1 can crushed pineapple, drained (save the juice)
1 1/2 cups small marshmallows

Dissolve jello with hot water and add 7 Up. When partially set, add bananas, pineapple and marshmallows. Let set completely.

2 TBSP. Butter
1 TBSP. Flour or cornstarch
1/2 Cup Sugar
1 egg (beaten) with 1/2 cup pineapple juice
1.2 pint whipping cream ( can use cool whip in a pinch)

In a saucepan, cook butter, flour, egg and pineapple juice until thick (stirring constantly). Cool well, mix with whipped cream and spread over Jello. Top with marshmallows. Let set in refrigerator until ready to serve.

Just a Reminder!

I know we are all busy, but I wanted to remind everyone of the upcoming Stake Conference. It is this coming Saturday and Sunday. The adult session is Saturday evening at 7:00 PM and the Conference itself is Sunday at 1:00 PM. If you have never been, you should not miss it. Get some friends together after the Saturday night meeting and have dinner together or do something fun! Make it a date night:) We have a new General Authority coming to speak to us that is from South Africa. It should be a great weekend!

Also, the following Thursday Feb. 4th at 6:30, we have our first Enrichment of 2010! Start the year off with perfect attendance. We will be going back to the basics and learning Home Ec 101. We have great teachers, great food, and great ideas. Please come and share what you know to all those who are just starting out! We are all here to help and lift each other. See you there<3

Don't forget about Thurday!

Recipe Group is meeting THIS Thursday, 7:00 PM at Jamie McKinney's home. Bring a Salad OR Casserole and relax with the most amazing people. Print enough recipes for 12 to 15 people. If you have any questions, call Jamie McKinney @ 480-227-7766.

January Bullard Ward Calendar

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Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014

Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
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3 •Fast Sunday	4 •Family Home Evening •Stake YSA Family Home Evening	5	6	7	8	9 •9:00 AM New Leader Orientation - Ward & Stake Welfare Committee Training
10 •CES Fireside for Young Adults •3:15 PM Stake PEC •5:00 PM Family History Training •6:30 PM Missionary Prep Class	11 •Family Home Evening •Stake YSA Family Home Evening	12	13 •7:00 PM Stake Presidency Temple Recommend Interviews	14 •7:00 PM RS Book Club	15	16
17	18 •Family Home Evening •Stake YSA Family Home Evening	19	20	21	22 •Stake Temple Day	23 •Stake Temple Day
24 •3:15 PM Stake PEC - CANCELED	25 •Family Home Evening •Stake YSA Family Home Evening	26	27	28	29	30 •11:00 AM Tri-Stake YSA Temple Baptisms •4:00 PM Stake Priesthood Leadership •7:00 PM Stake Conference - General Adult Session
31 •12:00 PM New Member and Investigator Meeting - Tyler •1:00 PM Stake Conference - Tyler

Fantastic February Enrichment

I apologize in advance for my lack of posting in December! I was in Houston with my new wonderful grandbaby. I am back on track and here is what it going on in Enrichment!

Mark you calendars for Thursday, Feb 4th at 6:30 at the churchfor Home EC 101. Even if you are an old hand around the house, you just might learn a few new things, (or add things to those who don't)! We are going to go over some basic survival skills in cleaning, cooking, gardening and sewing. We have got the top Teachers in their field and you won't want to miss the fun! We will be serving Sharon Atwood's "from scratch" Best on the Planet Chocolate Pie for dessert. There will be a Nursery provided for those of you who need it. Please come! Sometimes it's not what you can learn, but what others can learn from you. See you there.......

Lesson Information

Relief Society 4th Sunday Lessons
"Teachings for Our Times lessons are taken from the October,
2009 Conference Talks. The entire Tyler Stake will be using
the same lessons in Priesthood and Relief Society on the 4th
Sunday. Each class member should read and study the talks
before the class. Each class member should bring a copy of the
talk to class." Tyler Stake Presidency The talks are found in
the November Ensign, or may be copied from
www. LDS.org. A 14 issue Ensign subscription for $12.00 may be
ordered online at www.ensign.lds.org This subscription is 12
months of regular issues, plus 1 extra copy each of May and
November issues. This is helpful for those husbands/wives
who do not want to copy the talks.
All Lessons for this year will be out of the new lesson manual
Gospel Principles.

Substitute Teachers

The Relief Society Presidency announces that along with our
regular teachers, Sharon Hill, Korie Stegall and Patsy
McManus, three substitute teachers: Matilda Pierce, Laura
Mikulecky, and Emily Knackstedt. These sisters will not be sustained
or set apart as the have other callings, but are pleased to
be of service when needed.

Tyler Texas Stake Conference

Jan. 30th 4:00pm Stake Leadership
Priesthood Meeting
Jan. 30th 7:00pm Stake Conference
General Adult Session
Jan. 31st Stake Conference
1:00pm—3:00pm