May Visiting Teaching Message

The Vision of Prophets regarding Relief Society:
Faith, Family, Relief

From the April 2012 Conference Talk by Julie B. Beck

Since the beginning of the Restoration, prophets have shared their vision of strong, faithful, purposeful women who understand their eternal value and purpose.  When the Prophet Joseph Smith organized Relief Society he taught the sisters that they were to “relieve the poor” and “save souls”.
Relief Society is not a program.  It is an official part of the Lord’s Church that is “divinely ordained of God” to teach, strengthen, and inspire sisters in their purpose regarding faith, family and relief.  It is a way of life for Latter-day Saint women, and its influence extends far beyond a Sunday class or a social gathering.  
President Spencer W Kimball said: “There are many sisters who are living in rags--spiritual rags.  They are entitled to gorgeous robes, spiritual robes…It is your privilege to go into homes and exchange robes for rags”

May Activities

May Activities
May 8th –Ward Temple Night
May 12th- YM/YW Fundraiser Dinner & Auction 6:00-Cancelled until further notice
May 13th-Happy Mother's Day
May 15th- Relief Society Activity-7:00
May 20th – Single Sisters FHE at Monson’s 6:30

Sister Julie Beck Released

As most of you have already heard, Sister Beck was released as the General Relief Society President at General Conference last weekend. Anyone that knows me knows how I admire, love and respect her. Rather than express my love, gratitude and appreciation for her and her motivating, inspiring and uplifting messages, I thought I would share one of my favorite posts from mormonmommyblogs.com, that should bring a smile to your face ...

Dear Sister Beck,

I just love you. Your messages about faith and family and womanhood lift and inspire me.

Dear Sister Beck,

I think you're so neat. Would you ever consider going out to lunch sometime? I love the Olive Garden and their breadsticks.

Dear Sr. B.,

Who does your hair? I'm your biggest fan.

Dear Julie,

Hey there, how's it going? Big meeting with President Monson today? Anything you can share?

Dear Jules,

Can I call you Jules?

Dear Julie Beck,

I think you're awesome. And if you wanted to be my BFF, I would totally be okay with that. We could hang out, and go shopping together. Or we could just sit at the table and chat about how cool you are, and the women of the world that you visit are, too. But if you're on your way over, will you call first? I'd hate to have laundry sitting on the sofa when you got here.

Love,

Momza

Birthday Celebration

If your birthday is in March, April or May, join us to celebrate with a light dinner and dessert at Tami Searle's home, 6:30pm, Tuesday, April 24th.

April Activities

April 8-Sunday, Happy Easter

April 10, Tuesday, Ward Temple Night, Salt Lake Temple, 7:00 pm

April 15, Sunday, Single Sisters FHE, Monson's home 6:30pm

April 17, Ward Preparedness Activity, 7:00 pm

March Activities

Tuesday, March 6th, Ward Temple Night, 7:00 session, Salt Lake Temple

Sunday, March 18th, Single Sisters Home Evening, Monson's home,6:30

Tuesday, March 20th, "Hats Off to Relief Society" Birthday Social, 6:30, Stake Center

Please join us as we commemorate the 170th anniversary of Relief Society!

Saturday and Sunday, March 31st and April 1st, General Conference

Valentine's Dinner

Valentine's Dinner

Melanie Liddiard Soup Recipe

Potato and Carrot Creamy Soup

15 small red potatoes, scrubbed and quartered

12 small carrots, peeled and cut 1/2" thick

1 small onion

2 Tbs chicken bouillon

6 c water (about)

6 Tbs butter

6 Tbs flour

5 c milk

3 Tbs parsley

salt and pepper

garlic salt, optional

Fill pot just enough to boil potato and carrots and onions (about 6 c water), along with 2 Tbs chicken bouillon. When vegetables nearly tender,

melt 6 Tbs butter in separate pot. Add 6 Tbs flour. When mixed, add 5 C milk and 3 Tbs parsley, and salt pepper, to taste. Cook until thick and bubbly.

Add to chicken stock.

February Relief Society Activity

February 21, Tuesday, 6:30 pm at the Stake Center. We will have a guest speaker, Dee Hadley, who will be speaking on relationships. Dee is a family and marriage counselor and has been an institute teacher. He will be awesome, so don't miss out!

February Activities

February 12, Sunday, Ward Conference

February 14, Tuesday, Happy Valentine's Day!

February 14-18, Ward Temple Week

February 15, Wednesday, January and February Birthday Party, 6:30pm, Tami Searle's home.

If your birthday is in the months of January and February, please come celebrate with us!

Darla's Recipe

Darla's soup recipe was the same one that Meggan Smith submitted for the White Chicken Chili, except Darla's recipe calls for 1 can of corn.

Thanks to all for sharing your recipes!!

More Recipes

Submitted by Judy Hill and Janis Degen

Soup Recipe

Submitted by: Meggan Smith

White Chicken Chili

1lb chicken cut into 1/2" cubes
1 medium onion, chopped
1 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
2 cans Great Northern beans
2 (4 oz.) cans chopped green chilies
1 (14 oz.) can chicken broth
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. dried oregano
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup whipping cream

In large saucepan sauté chicken, onion, and garlic powder in oil until chicken is no longer pink. Add beans,chillies, broth and seasonings. Bring to boil. Reduce heat, simmer uncovered for 30 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in sour cream and whipping cream.

We love to eat ours in bread bowls!

Soup Recipes

Submitted by: Sarah Blackwell

Here is the link to her recipe:

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/slow-cooker-sweet-potato-and-lentil-soup-recipe/index.html

Submitted by: Kristi White

Ingredients

• 1 store-bought roasted chicken (I like the flavored kind typically)


• 1 cup diced onions


• 1 cup diced celery


• 1 cup diced carrot


• 4 (14-ounce) cans of chicken broth


• 1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup with roasted garlic


• 1 can cream of chicken soup


• 2 tsp chicken stock


• 1/2 tsp of oregano


• 1/2 tsp of chives


• 1/2 tsp of parsley


• 1/2 tsp of tarragon


• Salt and pepper to taste


• 2 cups egg noodles

Directions

Remove the skin from the chicken and shred the meat from the bone. Put the chicken into a slow cooker along with the onions, celery, and carrots. Stir in broth, canned soups, and herbs and season with salt and pepper. Cover and cook on high setting for 3 to 4 hours or low for 8 to 9 hours.

About 20-30 minutes before serving, stir in egg noodles. Adjust seasonings and serve.

*i usually make this in the Fall with sourdough bread bowls. Typically Dan's grocery or Paradise Bakery has bowls.

Submitted by: Haylee Wilkinson

Mexican Slow Cooker Stew

• 1can (14.5 oz.) Mexican diced tomatoes with jalapenos


• 1bottle (46 oz.) tomato juice


• 1 red pepper, chopped


• 1 yellow pepper, chopped


• 1medium onion, chopped


• 1tsp. chili powder


• 1tsp. cumin


• 1can (15 oz.) black beans, drained and rinsed


• 3cups elbow macaroni, cooked


• 1pkg. Johnsonville Chipotle Monterey Jack Cheese Chicken Sausage, sliced ¼ inch thick

In a slow cooker, combine the first seven ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours. Add the beans, macaroni and sausage. Cover and cook an additional 1 hour or until heated through.

New England Clam Chowder by Peggy Singleton

1 pint chucked clams, chopped or minced

4 oz pork, diced or 2 slices bacon, cut up

4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced

½ cup chopped onion

2 ½ cups milk

1 cup light cream (I use half and half)

½ t salt

Dash of pepper

Drain clams and reserve liquid. Cook and stir onion and bacon in 2-quart saucepan until onion is tender and bacon is crisp. Add enough water, if necessary, to reserved clam liquid to measure 1 cup. Stir clams, liquid, potato, salt and pepper into onion mixture. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer until potato is tender, about 15 minutes. Stir in milk; heat through, stirring occasionally. I add about a tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce to taste. Makes 6 servings.

I triple this recipe to serve 18-20.

Submitted by: Marci Olsen

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter or margarine


• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour


• 2 cups tomato juice (I used pureed tomatoes)


• 1/2 cup water


• 2 tablespoons sugar


• 1/8 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add flour; stir to form a smooth paste. Gradually add tomato juice and water, stirring constantly; bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add sugar and salt. Heat Through.

Message from your Relief Society Presidency

Sisters,

Here are some announcements for your information:

*Relief Society "Souper Bowl" Acitivity, Tuesday, January 17 at 6:30 p.m. in the Primary room.

We will be having a friendly soup tasting contest. Sign up to bring a soup

in either of 4 categories: Chili, Stew, Veg/Meat, or Cream. Bring any condiments that

go with your soup. Top recipe will be featured on our Visiting Teaching message in Feb or March.

Please send your recipe by e-mail to Robin Monson: robmon01@yahoo.com so she can post them on our

Relief Society Blog so everyone can print the recipes for their own file; LC20RS.blogspot.com

*We as a presidency would like to thank each visiting teacher for your dedication in reaching out

to your sisters. We love and appreciate all that you do. Thank you for helping us reach our goal in

December and for your gift to the Savior to insure that every sister was visited.

*Our Ward Relief Society theme for the year is "Believing Christ" and scripture 3 Nephi 20:31

*We are going to be celebrating each sisters birthday this year with a quarterly party. Those that

have birthdays in January or February, remember to mark your calendar and come to your party on

Wednesday, February 15th at 6:30. More information will follow.

Take care,

Relief Society Presidency

Ward Christmas Party

A special thanks to all who helped with the Ward Christmas Party!

January 2012

Happy New Year

Tuesday, January 10, Ward Temple Night, 7:00 pm Salt Lake Temple

Tuesday, January 17, Relief Society Souper Bowl Activity, 6:30 pm

Sunday, January 15, Single Sisters FHE @ Monson's home, 6:30 pm

Sunday, January 22, Single Adult Fireside, Speaker Chris Williams

Visiting Teaching Message January 2012:

http://lds.org/liahona/2012/01/watchcare-and-ministering-through-visiting-teaching?lang=eng

Relief Society Lessons: We will resume studying the Teachings of Presidents of the Church, beginning with George Albert Smith on the 2nd and 3rd Sundays of the month. If you have not received your copy of the Relief Society manual for 2012, please see a member of the Relief Society presidency. We encourage all women in the ward to study this inspired manual, regardless of whether you are able to attend Sunday Relief Society meetings or not.