Ashlee's muffins

Whole Wheat Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
2 cups granulated sugar
2 large eggs
4 medium mashed bananas
1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon milk
4 cups King Arthur 100% White Whole Wheat Flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups chocolate chips
2 cups toasted walnuts, chopped

Preheat oven 325°F.
1. Cream the butter and the sugar together on speed #3.
2. Add the eggs, banana and milk.
3. Mix dry ingredients together and add to the creamed butter.
4. Add chocolate and walnuts on speed #1.
5. Scoop into 18 greased muffin cups. Bake at 325°F for 20 minutes.

Cool in pan 10 minutes.
**I made 1.5 recipes and it made 48 mini muffins, 12 regular muffins and two bowls of batter for my monkeys. The mini muffins cooked for the full 20 minutes and the regular muffins cooked for 25 minutes. Enjoy! I will say they are better right out of the oven. Mmmmm.. Recipe courtesy King Arthur Flour: http://www.kingarthurflour.com/shop/RecipeDisplay?RID=R853

Something New!

Sisters, Please note that this week's lesson is now listed on the sidebar of the blog for your convenience. It is apparent to everyone who comes prepared how much we can feast at Relief Society and make that hour of our week one to lift and bless us.

A message from the Phoenix Stake Relief Society President

Relief Society Visiting Teaching Challenge

Please prayerfully read the scriptures and articles listed below. Then, where possible, we ask you and your visiting teaching partner to consider giving extra special encouragement to one or two of your assigned sisters. We are asking you to try to make some form of contact with this sister each WEEK of the month (or 4 weeks in a row). As partners, please pray together and possibly fast, if possible, to allow the Spirit to guide you in your efforts.

2 Timothy 1:7

1 Thessalonians 1:3
Mosiah 28:3
Romans 5:3-5
Moroni 10:20-22

Also, we recommend several articles
in the October, 2008 Ensign:

*President Uchtdorf’s article, Developing Christlike Attributes, pp. 5-9.
*Feeding His Sheep Through Visiting Teaching, pp. 68-71.

We feel that the result will be miracles in the lives of the sisters in our stake, and especially in the growing strength of your own faith as you become an instrument in the hands of the Lord.

With Love,
Your Stake Relief Society Presidency

"Souper" Saturday

Plan for a day of fun and getting away before the crazy holiday season begins.

When: November 8th Time: 9am – 2pm Where: The Church

A lunch of soup will be served.

Here are the classes to be offered. Contact Kim Butler at 602-242-6550 or the instructor if y0u have questions.


FHE Board - $17.50 (5 names)
Additional names $0.50
Iinstructor Shellie Carter




Advent Calendar and Clipboard
$4.00
Instructor
Jackie Malone






Little Girls Tutus
$7 for small
$10 for medium
Instructor: Ashlee Miller





Christmas/Fall Apron
$9.00 plus you will need some supplies: Black Thread, Pins, Scissors, Iron, Ironing board, sewing machine (if you do not have one please contact Kim Butler and we will find a way)
Instructor: Deidre Eager






Gift Jars of Goodies
$4.00 - Pint Sized Snowman Soup (Hot Cocoa)
$3.00 - Quart Sized Ginger Spice Muffin Mix
Instructor: Ashley Nilssen






Christmas Jewelry
$6.50 for 1 bag of beads and the findings (will be enough to make 2 bracelets or can be used for earrings, pendants etc)
Instructor: Kim Butler




There will also be a quilt for charity to work on and space to bring your own unfinished crafts to complete

Breast Cancer Information

Sunday's Lesson

http://broadcast.lds.org/genconf/2008/04/20/GC_2008_04_23_OaksDH__09487_eng_.pdf

This is the link for Sunday's lesson. If you're so inclined, please take a minute to come prepared to get the most out of the lesson.

SHELLIE'S SUPER SATURDAY CRAFT

Shellie is putting together this fantastic FHE assignment board for our"Souper" Saturday on November 8th! The cost will be $17.50 per board, which includes the wood, paint, vinyl, tags, ribbon, and 5 names. Additional names, (more than 5), will be a 50 cent charge each.
These sell for $30-$40 on Ebay, so this is a deal!

Please let Shellie know ASAP if you would like to make one, as we need to get your family's names cut out of the vinyl ahead of time. Email her at shelliedesign@qwest.net with any questions. If you want your sign a color other than black, you will need to bring your own paint.
If you'd like to go ahead and mail her a check, that would be great too. Her snail mail address is
Shellie Carter
2505 W. Bloch Road
Phoenix, AZ 85041

October 2008 Newsletter

Cooking Class

Learn to cook breakfast with your food storage

At Ashley Nilssen’s home
2119 W. Burgess Lane
21 October 2008 at 7pm

Call 602-276-4688 with questions

Primary needs susbstitues THIS SUNDAY

The Primary is looking for primary substitutes for this Sunday.

They have 3-4 classes without teachers, and really need some substitutes until we can get teachers called.

Contact Deirdre Eagar if you can help. Deirdre.Eagar@gmail.com

October Calendar

Coming soon "Souper" Saturday.

Plan to join us for a day of fun and crafts on November 8th from 9am-2pm.

This will be at the church.

Contact Kim if you have any questions

September 2008 Newsletter - Better Late Than Never?

Well, I do apologize, Ladies! I completely forgot to post the September newsletter on the blog! I hemmed and hawed over whether I should or shouldn't post it since we are now on the last day of September. I figured that since it exists, I might as well put it on here! Enjoy and look for the October edition in the very near future!

Love to you all!

Shannon Hutchinson

This week's activity--TUESDAY

It is time for our discussion group again. Tuesday the 30th--that's this week at 7:00 p.m.

We hope you will join us at Angie Gadberry's home to discuss Learning to Love Myself by Louise Brown. Click to get a copy of the article. Your participation will be a rich reward for you and your family.

Angie Gadberrys
2616 W Summerside Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85041

Phone (602) 268-4891

This is a gated community so the code is 1701 or call her home or follow someone in. She'll have snacks.

List for our lady troops

List for our lady troops
Medicated body powder
Foot powder
Nail care items
Powdered drink mix (singles)
Sunscreen
Lip balm with spf protection
Insect repellant
AA and AAA batteries
White ankle socks
Snacks
Leave in hair conditioner
Moisturizing body wash
ShampooHand lotion
Candy (no chocolate-it melts)
Gum
DVD movies
Board games
Handheld games
Water toys such as pistols, etc.
Dark bandanas to wear under helmets
Supportive cards and letters

Service Women Service Project

Hello Sisters
Just a reminder of the Service Project on Thursday. Please come to the church between 7pm and 8pm to enjoy some pie and write notes of encouragement and support to the women of the Arizona Platoon. They are in need of some things for care packages also. If you are able to please bring something from the list that was in Relief Society. If you need another copy of it please contact us. Anything is welcome as our items will be combined with other peoples donations. If you have questions please contact Kim Butler or Susan Gluch. Thank you for your help with this project and your prayers for our service men and women.

Vineyard Ward Price is Right Night!!!

Come one... Come all... COME ON DOWN! You just may be the next contestant at the Vineyard Ward Price is Right Night!

Join us for lots of fun and laughs Friday, September 26th at 7pm! Wear your best "PIR" inspired t-shirt and you just may get to the showcase showdown...!

Genealogy Class, Tuesday 9/2/2008

Please plan on joining us for our first of many Genealogy classes that will be taught by Irene Winterburn! Our first class will be held this upcoming Tuesday evening, 9/2/2008, at 7:00 PM.

September 2008 Calendar

Ladies,

Here's the September calendar. Please keep an eye out for updates as, since change is inevitable, updates may be necessary!

Powerful Women's Motto

Live your life in such a way that when your feet hit the floor in the morning, Satan shudders & says... 'Oh crap....she's awake!!

August 2008 Newsletter

Copies will be available in the binders beginning Sunday, 8/17/2008.

Updated August 2008 Calendar

Sisters,

This is the updated 2008 calendar for August. We have had to reschedule the stress class for Thursday, September 18th, because the Girls Camp Reunion was scheduled for the same night, 8/28/2008. We'll be holding at the church in the RS room from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM. Please plan on joining us for some outstanding ideas and tools on how to reduce/eliminate the control that stress has over your bodies and your lives!

See you tomorrow~With Love,

Shannon Hutchinson

August 2008 calendar

Welcome to August, Sisters!

Sunday's Lesson August 3rd

In the words of Ashlee Miller, please "haul buns" over to this website and read the lesson for this Sunday. While it is directed at the Priesthood, it is applicable to Visiting Teaching as well.

The lesson is on "Strengthening the Less Active."

Contemplate these questions as you read:

1. Do you have any less active sisters on your list?
2. Have you prayed to know how to bring them into activity?
3. Have you followed the promptings when they come to you regarding these and other sisters on your list?
4. Have you requested assistance from the Home Teachers in reaching your sisters?

http://www.lds.org/ldsorg/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=f318118dd536c010VgnVCM1000004d82620aRCRD&locale=0&sourceId=f5e3b4f40c9db010VgnVCM1000004d82620a____&hideNav=1#

July 2008 Newsletter

July Calendar

Fourth of July Celebration!!

Fabulous Flag-a-licious Fourth of July Freedom Breakfast!


8am, Friday July 4th @ the church

Come for pancakes, games, and more!

Bring your friends and neighbors!

June 2008 Calendar

Avocado Face Mask Recipe

Hey Ladies!

For those of you who were at Spa Night, here is the recipe for the Avocado Face Mask. There are a few more recipes that I'd like to post. Just be patient with me and I'll get them on here soon!

Have a fantastic week!

Shannon

Great resource

Rebekah Mickelson has more great resources to help the family than any one I know. Here is another great idea she is sharing with us. I checked out the website and in less than 5 minutes had great ideas I could have used when my children were home. I will be exploring it further to see what they have for women in my stage of life.

The BYU Women's Conference 2008 Virtual Sharing Stations are online. They look good and there are handouts that can be download from most of the stations. Just thought other in the ward would like to check it out.

http://ce.byu.edu/cw/womensconference/archive/2008/sharing_stations/

Spa Night

Stake Conference this weekend

Don't forget:

Saturday evening adult session 7:00 p.m.

Sunday morning session 10:00 a.m.

May 2008 Newsletter

May 2008 Calendar

Sunday's lesson

Dear Sisters,

Sunday's lesson will require great participation and if you'll take a
few moments to consider the following questions, our discussion will
be more beneficial to all involved!

1. Can you think of a time when the gospel lifted you to "great
heights form what appeared at times to be an unbearable burden or
weakness?"
2. Please think of a time when the plainness of the gospel spoke to
you or answered a complex question.
3. What parts of the gospel cause you to rejoice?
4. What does enduring to the end mean for you in your daily life?

We will be discussing this talk:

http://lds.org/ldsorg/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=f318118dd536c010VgnVCM1000004d82620aRCRD&locale=0&sourceId=34c41b3e50cf5110VgnVCM100000176f620a____&hideNav=1

Thanks sisters... enjoy your weekend!

DI Pod Coming

Many of you have asked when the DI Pod will be at the church. Well, the time is finally here.

The DI Pod will be at the South Mountain Building May 19-24.

Dylan Stephens Update

First, thank you to every one who donated goodies for the ice chest.

But most importantly, Dylan is on his way home. He is still a pretty sick little boy, but they think he will respond better to treatment at home.

The last time I talked to the family they would have home health care to assist them.

If you are signed up for a meal, please deliver it to their home. (4513 S 26th Dr., Phone 602-687-9302) We will finish meals through this week. After that, if you feel inspired, I am sure they will appreciate an occasional treat or visit.

Ice Chest for the Stephens' Family

The Bishop announced in Sacrament meeting that he would like to put together an ice chest of items to help sustain the family. We have asked Jackie Malone (Emily's visiting teacher) to put this together and get it to the family. The Bishop suggested things like water, Caprice Sun, String Cheese, Sandwich making things, etc. This will help them when they have days that no one can take a break to go get lunch.

Also, the meals are now being coordinated by Susan Gluch and Amy Whetten. I spoke to the family again last night and they are in for at least all of next week. Dylan may be moved out of icu once all the graphs are safely healing.

They have a box of paper goods, so you do not need to worry about furnishing paper plates, plastic ware, paper cups, etc. And if you would make all of your dishes disposable, it would be appreciated.

If you have signed up to take a meal and cannot get it delivered to the hospital, Amberly has volunteered to take it for you.

Dylan Stephens Emily Stephen's son

You have probably heard by now that he was hit by a car. The link to Emily's blog for details is http://gobroncos-stephensfam.blogspot.com/. If you would like to help, Deirdre, Amberly and Susan Gluch have taken great strides to coordinate things with the family. It looks like Dylan will be in the hospital for a full week. Your prayers are appreciated.

Want some BLESSINGS??

Tara Stevens in our ward needs some help!! She is on bed rest due to some back troubles.

If you can help with meals for her and her daughters Sadie(4) & Piper (5) please contact Susan Gluch sgluch@excite.com

If you can help watch Sadie (10am-1pm) while Piper is at school please contact Deirdre Eagar deirdrelb12@hotmail.com

We appreciate all the service you ladies give in our ward. I hope the blessings are raining down on your home!!

Relief Society Birthday Party!

March 16 Lesson

The questions for our Relief Society Sisters to ponder and find answers to in preparation for this week's lesson, "The Mission of John the Baptist" are:

1. Why, according to Luke 7:28, is "...he that is least in the kingdom of God greater than he (John the Baptist)"?

2. Beside performing baptisms, what was one of the other Missions of John the Baptist?

3. What was the significance of the dove appearing right after the baptism of Jesus?

Visiting Teaching Guide--Entertaining

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Updated March 2008 Calendar

Several events have been added to the calendar. New copies will also be available in the Relief Society binders.

Ponder this... Sunday's Lesson

In preparation for next Sunday's lesson on Repentance, please become familiar with and think about the following quotes:

"If you wish to go where God is, you must be like God,
or possess the principles which God possesses, for if
we are not drawing towards God in principle, we are
going from Him."

“Repentance is a thing that cannot be trifled with
every day. Daily transgression and daily repentance is
not that which is pleasing in the sight of God.”

We look forward to an enriching lesson and discussion next week, see you then!

Recipes from our Appetizer Exchange

Appetizer Exchange Recipes – February 2008

Cheeseball

Austin Ladies

3 8 oz cream cheese
4 oz sharp cheddar cheese
½ 4 oz pkg crumbled bleu cheese
2 oz bacon bits
2 tbls minced onion
Dash of worchestershire sauce
Finely chopped pecans – include some in mixture and roll rest

Mix well and form into ball. Roll ball in chopped pecans.
*Tip – longer cheeseball cures in fridge, the better the taste.


Sausage Balls with Honey Mustard Sauce

Jackie Harrison

1 pound hot sausage
1 pound mild sausage
5 cups charp shredded cheddar cheese
½ c finely chopped celery
½ tsp garlic powder
½ c finely chopped onion

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Mix all ingredients together thouroughly. Form into 1 inch balls. Place on un-greased cookie sheets.

Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown. Drain well and serve with toothpicks.

To Make Ahead:
Meatballs can be made several weeks in advance and frozen. Cook frozen in 375 degree oven allowing extra cooking time for frozen sausage balls.

Makes 6 dozen
Allow about 3 per person if serving lots of other foods; 4-5 if serving few foods

Honey Mustard Sauce
1 ½ c best foods mayo
¼ c Dijon mustard
½ c honey

Blend all together and refrigerate overnight before serving. Makes about 2 ½ cups.
Crab Rangoon

Hannah Kam

12 oz softened cream cheese
¼ lb. crab diced fine
1 green onion diced fine
1 pkg small wonton skins

Mix cream cheese, onion & crab. Put small amount in center of wonton skin. Dip your finger in water and run it along 2 sides of the wonton skin. Fold into a triangle. Drop in fryer until they turn a light golden brown.


Barkok Chicken

Terri Bryant

1 pkg chicken
1/3 c of water
1 pinch of anise seed
½ c soy sauce
5 T sugar

In a skillet, about 250°-300°, mix soy sauce, sugar, water & Anise seed. Melt sugar and then add chicken. Put lid on and let it cook. Check and turn chicken every 5 minutes. Chicken is done when sauce thickens.


Sausage Stuffed Jalapenos

Deirdre Eager

1 pound ground pork sausage
1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
1 c shredded Parmesan cheese
1 pound large fresh jalapeno peppers, halved lengthwise and seeded
1 (8 oz) bottle Ranch dressing (optional)

Preheat oven to 425° F. Place sausage in a skillet over medium heat, and cook until evenly brown. Drain grease. In a bowl, mix the sausage, cream cheese, and Parmesan cheese. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the sausage mixture into each jalapeno half. Arrange stuffed halves in baking dishes.
Bake 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until bubbly and lightly browned. Serve with Ranch dressing.


Raspberry-Jalapeno Spread

Amanda Hawkins

1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
1 jar raspberry jalapeno jam
Combine and serve with crackers.
Gyoza

Ashley Nilssen

1/2 lb ground meat of your choice (I used beef, but pork and chicken are also yummy)
2 green onions
½ head of cabbage
1 inch fresh ginger
2 cloves garlic
1 pkg of gyoza skins (these are round, but square wonton skins will also work)

Boil cabbage until soft. Using a food processor or by hand, chop finely: green onions, cooked cabbage, ginger and garlic. In a large bowl, mix meat into the finely chopped ingredients. Place a small amount of this mixture in the middle of a gyoza skin. Dip your finger into a bowl of water and use this finger to moisten half of the gyoza skin. Fold the skin over to seal. You can pleat the skin to make a pretty design if you wish.

Once you have made all of the raw gyoza, heat a tablespoon of oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fill the pan with gyoza, making sure you touch each one in the oil. Cook until the bottoms are browned. Then add ¼ c of water to the pan and quickly cover. Allow the gyoza to steam covered for about 5 minutes, or until the water is mostly gone. Remove the lid. Allow the last of the water to cook off (another minute or so), then remove from heat.

Dipping sauce: Use equal parts Kikkoman soy sauce and rice vinegar. Add a few drops of La Yu (Chinese chili oil). Use small individual bowls to serve the dipping sauce.


Spanokopita
Recipe courtesy Ina Garten (and Taisey Higginbotham)Prep Time: 30 minutesCook Time: 17 minutesYield: 6 to 8 servings 1/2 cup olive oil1 bunch chopped scallions, white and green parts2 (10 ounce) boxes frozen chopped spinach, defrosted2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill (I usually use about1 teaspoon dried)3 extra-large eggs, lightly beaten7 ounces feta cheese, crumbled¼ teaspoon kosher salt¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper40 sheets (1 box) frozen phyllo dough (defrostedovernight in the refrigerator)½ pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted½ cup plain dry breadcrumbs (I usually use Italianflavored bread crumbs)Heat the olive oil in a sauté pan and add thescallions. Cook 5 minutes or until soft. Meanwhile,squeeze most of the water out of the spinach and placeit in a bowl. Add the scallions, dill, eggs, feta,salt, and pepper and mix together.Keep the phyllo dough sheets covered with a dampkitchen towel. Unfold 1 sheet of the phyllo dough. Brush the sheet with melted butter and sprinkle with afew breadcrumbs. Repeat the process by laying asecond sheet of phyllo dough over the first sheet,brush it with melted butter and sprinkle withbreadcrumbs until you have used 10 sheets. Spoon ¾cup of the spinach mixture into a sausage shape alongone edge of the phyllo dough. Roll it up. Brush thetop with butter and score the roll into 1-inch rounds.Place it on an oiled baking sheet. Repeat until allthe pastry and filling have been used.Place in a 400º oven and bake for 12 minutes or untilthe edges are lightly browned. Serve warm.My changes - I think this recipe yields about double the servings,and I usually half the recipe)My only other modification to this recipe is that Ilike to make the Spanokopita into triangle shapes. Todo this, I follow the same method as above but onlyuse 5 sheets of phyllo. Once you have the last sheetdown, butter it and then cut all the sheets into fourequal strips (cutting from long edge to long edge ofthe dough). Then place about 1 tablespoon of thespinach filling in the corner of one of the strips andthen fold up flag style to create the triangle. Brushthe top with butter and sprinkle with a fewbreadcrumbs then bake as listed above.

March 2008 Calendar

Fraud Info

Thanks to those of you who came and participated in our discussion group last night. We had a very informative time! Susan prepared a handout that we found very helpful, the info is below. She's quite the expert in this area, so shoot her any questions you might have.


What is ID theft?
Is CC theft the same thing?

How do they do it?
1. Mail theft (Phoenix is #1 in the US)
A. Intercepting incoming credit cards, bills, statements, etc.
B. Grabbing out-going mail (check washing)
• Use real mail boxes for outgoing mail
• Keep track of your bills – if you don’t receive something, call & watch
• Balance your checkbook regularly

2. Dumpster diving
• Shred everything w/ your name & address (magazine labels, etc.)

3. Internet
A. Data breaches
B. Phishing
C. Pharming
• Give your CC companies your information so they can contact you if there’s a problem & respond if you hear from them
• Be smart about the information you provide on-line, even when purchasing
• Be skeptical
• If in question, call the number on the back of your card
• I don’t use my debit card much – would rather have my CC used than my own money from my bank acct

4. Skimming
• Watch the person handling your card
• Watch your statements carefully
• Be skeptical
• I don’t use my debit card much – would rather have my CC used than my own money from my bank acct

5. Lost or Stolen
• Guard your SS# -- don’t keep your card in your wallet & when someone asks for it, challenge
• Have your CC info somewhere besides your purse/wallet – copy front & back somewhere safe

Impromptu Fun Activity

Have you always wanted to go to the Arabian Horse Show in Scottsdale? Taisey Higgenbotham found out on their website that this Friday they have a family night where admission is free. I'll be going, so if you think there are any other women in the ward interested have them contact Taisey, 602-276-0127.

Here's the website: http://www.scottsdaleshow.com/

53rd Annual Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show Family Night Friday - on Friday, February 22, 2008 admission will be free for all family members after 3pm in the afternoon. Bring the whole family for a fun evening at the Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show. Have dinner, peruse the Shopping Expo and watch the beautiful Arabian horses compete for the coveted title of Scottsdale Champion.

Get Ready for Our March Enrichment!!

Sunday's Lesson

Questions to consider as you study our lesson for Relief Society this week:

What are some things that help you look to the Savior
today?

What comfort do you receive from knowing that "all
your losses will be made up to you in the
resurrection, provided you continue faithful"?

In what ways can a knowledge of the resurrection help
us "begin to enjoy that which shall be in full
hereafter"?

Thanks! We look forward to a great discussion!

Vineyard Vivacious Valentines Party

Happy Hearts Day Everyone!

Coming up in just FIVE DAYS is the Vineyard Vivacious Valentines Party! Itwill be at 6:30PM at the CHURCH on SATURDAY NIGHT, so bring your friends,kids and sweethearts and be ready to have a good time with lots of treatsand games! If you didn't sign up on Sunday, please email Shellie Carter atshelliedesign@qwest.net so you can help out and bring something.

See you there!

Primary, Nursery Wish List

The Primary is trying to get a few items for our nurseries. The following is a wish list:

board puzzles (wooden or foam- not cardboard)

shape sorters

graduated stacking toys

nesting toys

cars or trains that connect magnetically or with hooks

board books with few words and simple pictures

matching games



Thank you so much for whatever you may find in your closets, at thrift stores, or yard sales to help fill the nurseries' wish lists.

If you have any of the above, please e-mail Linda Sheffer, mgsheffer@gmail.com with the item/s you can donate so we avoid too many duplicates. Thank you so much!

The Vineyard Ward Primary

Ladies Day Out

Come join us this Saturday morning at 7:30 am (Yes, please come in your PJ's). Donut Central is located on Central just north of Southern Ave. They have yummy donuts as well as croissant sandwiches, muffins, bagels and drinks!! See you there!!

February Calendar

Sweet Service for our Service!

Come join us at 7pm on FRIDAY, JANUARY 25th as we gather for desserts and assemble care packages for the troops! Please bring a dessert and gather a few things from the list of the soldiers' requested items, so we can put together as many boxes as possible. Thanks in advance...! Contact Shellie Carter, 602-324-7515 or see her blog, shelliedesign.blogspot.com for a list of requested items!

Reminder -- sewing class canceled

Just a reminder that we had to cancel the sewing class. It will be rescheduled

This Sunday in RS

Dear Sisters,

As you review this week's lesson in the Joseph Smith manual, "God the Eternal Father", there is one profound thought and question that we would like to emphasize this week, and it is:

"Why is it impossible to comprehend ourselves if we do not comprehend the character of God?"

Please take a minute to ponder on this one and come prepared to be edified and participate in a great discussion.
See you Sunday!

Scrapbooking

Join us this Friday the 18th in the church cultral hall. We will scrap from 9-12. Bring any project & your kids!!

January Calendar

Please note the sewing class on the 22nd has been canceled and will be rescheduled.

Thanks for helping with the Mortimers

Bishop, please pass along our gratitude to all your ward members for their sacrifices and service to Tony and Francelle and children. You did for them all we could not, for which we will be eternally grateful. We know you will continue to serve them with love and watchful care, for which we will pray our Heavenly Father's blessings to be with you.

Lane Ferrin family

Are you a concerned citizen??

Hi all, I wanted to make you aware of an issue in our community. Developers in Laveen, a few of whom are on Phoenix's city council, decided in December to build a 500 unit apartment complex 500 feet north of 27th Avenue and Baseline. The entire surrounding community disagreed with the decision - stating that it is not a good fit for an area that is largely single family residences and acre horse properties, with 27th Ave also not being a major arterial road. Additionally, the decision violated the General Development Plan for Laveen Village, which was adopted in 1998 (these plans typically have a 20 year life). The council ignored this feedback, and went ahead and amended the General Plan and rezoned the land. Michael Nowakowski, our recently elected councilman, was the only person to vote against this.

Volunteers Jen and Randy Jones in Laveen have put together a petition drive. The requirement is to gather 12000 signatures from City of Phoenix residents, and with that we have a solid chance of blocking this building project from occurring. We need the signatures by the end of January 2008.

If you are interested in signing or in becoming a petition circulator, please contact me, Wade Eagar at wadebyron@gmail.com or my cell, 602-358-4616

Visiting Teaching Conference

Dear Sisters,

We'd like to invite you to join us for the
Vineyard Ward Relief Society
Visiting Teaching Conference

It will be held Tuesday, January 15, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. in the chapel of our ward building.

The theme for the evening is "Feed My Sheep."

We'd love for you to join us to:
receive your current assignments
meet your supervisor
go over the logistics of reporting
share in the spirit of visiting teaching in our ward

Please mark your calendars and plan to join us Tuesday, refreshments will be served following the conference.

Sincerely,
Your Relief Society Presidency

Next Sunday's Lesson

Sisters,

In order to receive the greatest possible benefit from our Sunday lessons this year, I'd like to encourage you to encorporate the weekly reading assignments into your personal study during the week. If you will spend a little time reviewing the material that will be taught, you will be in a better position to receive guidence from the spirit during the lessons and better able to contribute thoughtful comments to strengthen the spirit in our Relief Society.

Next week's lesson comes from our Joseph Smith Manual and will be taught by Sister Higginbotham. Please spend some time with the following questions and readings this week- we look forward to an enriching discussion Sunday!

For Lesson 1 - The First Vision:

When you first learned of the First Vision, what
effect did the account have on you? What effect has it
had on you since then?

Please read Joseph Smith History ch. 1 v. 5, 7-26

Thank you!

Updates on Tony Mortimer

http://www.tonymortimer.blogspot.com

Ladies Night Out

Tuesday, January 8th @ 7pm
Come join us at Starbucks on 51st Ave & Baseline. We will meet to consume some yummy cocoa or spiced cider + many flavoring options. Or just get a delish muffin or brownie!! If you want to carpool contact anyone in the Presidency!! Bring a friend & see you there!!