Thursday, June 28, 2012

An Enthusiastic Desire To Share The Gospel

We would like to thank Kate G. for filling in as a RS teacher on June 17th. She did a fantastic job and provided us with this great handout. Thanks again, Kate, for your time and effort in providing us such a wonderful lesson!

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Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Welcome Baby Nathaniel!

Congrats to the new parents in our ward, Amy and Justin C! They welcomed their little boy, Nathaniel Gene, into the world on Friday, June 22nd. He weighed in at 8 pounds 4.5 ounces and he is 20 inches "tall". Mama and Baby are doing great. We all look forward to meeting this handsome, little guy.

Saturday, June 16, 2012

You’re Invited to Darrick’s Missionary Open House

Saturday, June 23, 2012 at the Monson home-305 SW 11th St., Bentonville
Come drop in between 7-9pm and tell Darrick "Auf Wiedersehen" and wish him well on his two year mission to Frankfurt Germany!
Food will be served including some traditional German dishes.

Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Welcome Baby Reese!

Reese Mary P. made her grand entrance into this world on Monday, June 11th at 7:45 pm. The “runt” of the family, as they called her, weighed in at 7 pounds and 4 ounces and 18 inches tall. Mama and Reese are both doing great. We are so happy for their sweet family. We know how excited they have been to welcome her! Isn’t she precious?
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Monday, June 11, 2012

Crystal Bridges Tour

Sisters,
Wed. July 18th is our Crystal Bridges tour. I have included the e-mail that was sent from the museum. Please read it and we hope to see you there.


If you cannot make it to the museum join us after the tour! We will be meeting at 7:15pm at Orchards Park which is across J street from the entrance to the museum. Join us for some cool refreshments and visiting with your sisters.

****We have your group scheduled for the Crystal Bridges Experience Tour at 6:00 PM Wednesday, July 18th. There is an optional donation of 5$ per person you may bring with you the day of the tour. Please arrive fifteen minutes before the beginning of your tour. When you enter the main Lobby please let the guest service person know you are with the Relief Society Tour. You will not have to check in with guest services counter and will make your way down another level to meet your tour guide in the Lower Lobby. If you are running late, please contact our Front Desk Receptionist Jan Horton at 479-418-5703.
Your final headcount will be due on July 4th.

Sunday, June 10, 2012

Book Group Information

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Message from Jerushia:

Hello ladies,
Book group will be at my home this Wednesday at noon. We are reading Lighten Up by Chieko Okazaki. A few have asked if I'm doing pizza...not sure I'm up for full on pizza making. So, I'm making pizza rolls, but we'll need a few more things to complete lunch. Please sign up below, if you want to bring something different please feel free to add it to the list :) Please sign up by posting a comment below. (Click on the “COMMENTS” LINK below the post to submit a comment).

Green Salad
Pasta Salad
Fresh Fruit tray/dish
Veggie tray
Drink
Dessert
Dessert
***a head count would help me a lot to know how many pizza rolls to make, and also to know if we need to add more salad, fruit, or dessert!!!

Happy reading,
Jerushia

Friday, June 8, 2012

RS Night Meeting 6/7/2012

To begin the meeting, we took a few moments to welcome our graduating Seniors into Relief Society. Melissa shared a cute poem while Allyson’s  mom handed her items mentioned in the poem. They were all things she would need for Relief Society:

When you decide to join us, we'll be glad to welcome you,

into our WORLDWIDE SISTERHOOD and to a group that's  new.
So here's a little something to help you on your way,
as you head off for Relief Society and to a brand new day.
You'll need a lesson manual with precious truths inside,
The lessons strengthen testimonies as they are taught worldwide.
Now when you find the meeting great and not a bit absurd,
Just use the pad and pencil to write down every word.
The tissues are for wiping tears when lessons touch your heart,
and we know you will love them all, right from the very start!
Here's a bookmark for your scriptures, please take them every week,
we'll study them together, as guidance we will seek.
You'll benefit if you will "CHEWS" to mingle with your sisters,
by attending Enrichment meetings, you'll gain more than hot glue gun blisters.
And last, an invitation in which every word rings true,
Cause you should know that Relief Society has a special place for YOU!


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Melissa also made the cutest aprons to present to the Young Women.

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We welcome Allyson B., Carly G., and Hannah G. to our Relief Society!
The night started with a Tortilla making class taught by Alina D.. All were captivated by her mad tortilla making skills.

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Here is her recipe: 

Flour Tortillas

4 c. flour
6 T. shortening
1/2 tsp. salt
1-1 1/2 c. water

Mix flour and salt, cut in shortening. Gradually add water until dough cleans sides of bowl. It shouldn't be too sticky.

Knead the dough well. Divide in 16-18 balls, kneading each ball thoroughly.

Cover with a clean towel and let it rest for 30 minutes.

Heat a skillet or griddle (electric skillets work really well)

To shape the tortillas, flatten on a very lightly floured surface and roll with rolling pin into a very thin circle. They will become thicker and more chewy when they cook.

Very carefully lift the tortilla and cook for 1-2 minutes per a side only. Flatten with a spatula if desired.
Aleesha L. also shared a few tips about tortilla making. She uses this product, “Masa”, which you can find on the flour aisle at the store. It’s a special corn flour. When she and her husband (from Mexico) make tortillas, they use this and add flour. (2 to 1 ratio; 2 parts Masa/1 part flour) She said it makes a fluffier corn tortilla. When you use this product, all you have to do is add the designated amount of water and you are good to go.


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She also said that when purchasing a tortilla press…the heavier the better.

    

Others suggested using a rolling pin or even your cooking spray can.
We then enjoyed a fun haircutting class taught by Nicole I, with sweet James and Hailee as her “models”.


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We ended the night with a beautiful message shared by Lori G. on “Inner Beauty”.
 
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She shared an inspiring message on the importance of developing our inner beauty and letting our light shine.

She used the analogy of the difference between coal and a diamond. “A diamond is merely a lump of coal that did well under pressure.”

She handed out this beautiful Nelson Mandela quote:




Thanks so much to all who taught classes and spoke to us last night. It was a fun night that was enjoyed by all.
A special thanks to those who provided the delicious Lasagna, Salads, Rolls, and Desserts!
Several people requested the recipe for the Ice Cream Dessert made by Aleesha. Here you go!
What you need:
13x9 pan
1 package Oreos
1/3 cup melted margarine
1/2 gallon softened vanilla ice cream
1 small bag of peppermint candies (about 20-30 candies or you can you candy canes)
1 tsp. peppermint extract (optional-I think the candy creates enough flavor)
Chocolate syrup
12 oz. cool whip

Stage one:
Crush Oreos. Stir in melted margarine, and press in the bottom of a 13x9 pan. Freeze.

Stage two:
Put softened ice cream in a bowl. Crush peppermint candy (I like to blend it in the blender) and stir it into the ice cream. Leave a little bit of crushed peppermint to sprinkle on top at the end. If desired add the peppermint extract.
Mix, and spread over Oreo layer. Freeze.

Stage three:
Spread chocolate syrup over the frozen ice cream layer. Freeze.

Stage four:
Top with cool whip. If desired, sprinkle with remaining crushed peppermint. Freeze.

Stage five:
Eat it! Yummyyyyy :)

Tuesday, June 5, 2012

Welcome!


Sisters,
Welcome to our new Bentonville 2nd Ward Relief Society Blog. We hope that each of you enjoy the convenience of having an organized and central location where you can access all RS information for our ward, as well as utilizing the resources that are linked from this page. We hope this blog will promote unity, as all of the different Relief Society Committees (Temple & Genealogy, Missionary Work, Compassionate Service, Emergency Preparedness, and Humanitarian Service) will have opportunities to post information that will tie together the various aspects of Relief Society. We hope to use this blog, not only to share information, but to also inspire and uplift each of you. 

Sisters, it is our blessing to be part of a sisterhood that provides “a place of healing, love, kindness, care, and belonging.” President Packer said: “This great circle of sisters will be a protection for each of you and for your families. The Relief Society might be likened to a refuge. . . . You will be safe within it. It encircles each sister like a protecting wall.” He said: “How consoling it is to know that no matter where a family may go, a Church family awaits them. From the day they arrive, he will belong to a quorum of the priesthood and she will belong to Relief Society.” (Boyd K. Packer, “The Circle of Sisters,” 110; quoted in Daughters in My Kingdom, 86.)

We hope that each of you know that you belong. There is always a place and a purpose for you in our Relief Society. We hope that Relief Society will be your safe place. That you will feel the love of our Savior, Jesus Christ, as you serve...and as you have opportunities to be served.

We hope you will take a couple of minutes to watch the video clip below. It speaks to the tremendous power there is, when individuals seek out those in need and find a way to serve. No matter how big or small your offering, the blessing that you will bring to the lives of others will go unmeasured.

We pray for our Relief Society...that we may be unified in love and purpose...and that each of you will feel of the love and concern we have for you, as individuals. Thank you for your service and the way you care for one another. May the fruit of your labors be sweet.

Blessings,

Susan, Sarah, Katie, and Jennifer