some clean fun

November Relief Society Dear Relief Society Sisters, on Tuesday November the 3rd at 6:30 p.m. we will be having a class on how to make your own laundry soap. We have tried it, and it works great, it is easy to make and will only cost between $2.00 to $3.00 for 10 gallons of soap. ********* You will need to bring with you 1 gallon milk carton with ascrew on lid. and you will go home with some of it to try for your self ,you will also take home a recipe and lots of fun and cost saving ideas for doing your laundry. Sister Garvin has been using this soap for 2 months and says it works great. It will be at Pam Garvin's home 427 S. Solomon At 6:00 p.m. Nov 3rd. Come and join us for the evening and learn how to become more self reliant, in these hard times.

Next Sunday- Oct. 23

To read the lesson for next Sunday click here: Temple Worship- by Elder Richard G. Scott (May, p.43)

"For my soul delighteth in the song of the heart . . ."

Choir Practice Today

All are invited to join! Rehearsals are held 3:30 – 4:30 in the chapel. We are preparing musical numbers for Thanksgiving and Christmas, so don’t miss out!

D&C 25:12

What's cookin' good lookin'?

It's almost that time of year when we start thinking about turning on our ovens again. Gracious Mindy Evans will be teaching a class on bread making Tuesday the 29th at her home at 6:30 PM. Come check out her technique, taste her recipe, and visit with other sisters. You're bound to have a good time.

PS. Mindy will be teaching modern bread making with this handy tool or one like this one.

179th Semiannual General Conference

General Conference Oct. 3-4

Saturday and Sunday morning sessions begin at 9 AM. Afternoon sessions begin at 1 PM. Priesthood session is a 5 PM. Check local program listings or log on to radio.lds.org, general conference.lds.org, or byubroadcasting.org.

For coloring pages,games, and family home evening ideas click here: Sugar Doodle

Relief Society General Broadcast

We invite all Relief Society sisters to join together in viewing the Relief Society General Broadcast on Saturday, September 26^th at 5 PM at the Stake Center. Begin setting aside any clothes to share/exchange at our “Sister’s Closet” that same evening. Please take your items Saturday at 9 AM. Exchange and a light meal will begin at 4 PM.

did you know?

Alpine Valley bread sells their about to expire bread for 50 cents-$1 a loaf. Yes they do. Everyday (Mon.- Fri.) at 8 o'clock. So bring your bags so you can fill up your freezer. Things I like to get there: the country white or apple bread are delicious for making french toast, the wheat hamburger buns are great, the 7 grain, 9 grain, and oat breads are good. There are several to choose from. Give them a try! You can find them here:

550 W Southern Ave
Mesa, AZ 85210-5003

(480) 807-2949‎

alpinevalleybread.com

Disclaimer: The author assumes sole responsibility for the content of this post and is in no way affiliated with this company. I just thought you might like to know.

Super Saturday

Super Saturday

August 22^nd

^{9 to noon}

^{See sign-ups by the RS room}

^{young women are invited}

^{$$ is due today to Sis. Bueler or Sis. Evans.}

P.S. If you don't want to sign up to make a craft, come mingle and helps us with humanitarian projects.

Espyn

I had him July 2, he was 2 weeks early, he was 7 lbs 3 ounces and 19.5 inches. His name is Espyn July (Espyn is Danish meaning guardian, and July is the nickname of my dad).

Lael Rogers

Baby dreams

Happy day for Lalene and Jon for the birth of their daughter Britlyn Harris who arrived Friday, July 10th at 6:31 am. She weighed 8 lbs. 4 oz. and was 20 in. long.

Special Fireside

When You Believe
Rebecca Lopez

As a soloist for BYU’s internationally acclaimed The Living Legends performing group, Sister Rebecca Lopez has captured the hearts of audiences around the world with her exceptional vocals and engaging, wonderful spirit. When You Believe conveys Sister Lopez’s Latin heritage and
lifelong desire to share her faith, testimony and love of the Lord through music sung in both English and Spanish.

Sister Rebecca Lopez will perform selections of her album in a fireside on Friday, June 19th, at the Mesa Pueblo Stake Center (24th St. and Pueblo) beginning at 7 o'clock. This is a great opportunity to invite your English or Spanish speaking neighbors.

You can hear selections of her music at:

http://www.inspirationalldsmusic.com/albums/whenyoubelieve.shtml

More great deals at Superstition Ranch

Seedless watermelons $0.15/lb, 10 ears of corn for $1.00 and strawberries 2 lbs for $1.00. With the holiday weekend it's a great time to stock up on fresh fruit and veggies.

Thanks Sister Gunnel for letting us know!

Mormon Channel

Listen to Mormon Channel, the Church’s new 24-hour-a-day audio station featuring gospel-oriented programs, music, interviews, and much more. You can access the station through live Internet streaming, podcasts, and iPhone applications, as well as on HD radio.

Click here:

http://radio.lds.org/mc/eng/

Movie Night

The Student Prince
Playing May 7th, 7 p.m.
at Sister Garvin's Home

Bring a pillow and a treat to share if you would like.

Strawberries (correction)

Sister Despain informed me that Superstition Ranch Market is selling delicious red four pound strawberry flats for $1.50. If you are interested call them to make sure they still have them. Here's their info: 480) 832-3421
4755 E Main St.

PS. Strawberry picture found on google. :)

Recycle

Sister Garvin has a walker that she's giving away. If you or someone you know is in need of one please give her a call.

Enrichment

Square Foot Gardening
Enrichment Night

April 21, 6:30 p.m.
A Special Guest will teach us all about square-foot gardening,
and a light dinner will be served.
All men in the ward are invited to join us as well.
(Solomon Ward Building)

Easter Brunch (relocated)

Easter Brunch
Friday, April 10th at 9:30 am
All sisters are invited! Please bring a dish to share.We will meet at Sister Lindblom's backyard. If your children or grandchildren will be participating in the egg hunt, please bring 6 plastic eggs for each child.

Baby News

Daryl and Joe West are celebrating the birth of their baby boy Jayden Lloyd on March 19th! He weighed in at 8 lb. 1 oz. and measured 20 ½ “. Congratulations West Family!

The Ultimate Garden Class

***Gardening Class Updated Information**

Please note these classes are free of charge

ALL locations are new. They will be held in LDS Church Buildings and are as follows:

Thursday March 26th 9am -2pm 2220 North Harris (north of McKellips)Mesa, AZ 85203

Friday March 27th 9am -2pm 3310 E McDowell Rd (West of Val Vista)Mesa, AZ

Saturday March 28th 9am -2pm 2740 S. Lindsey Rd. (Williamsfield/Lindsey)Gilbert, AZ 85296

We will start at 9 am inside the Church and then move to the garden plots nearby.

Wear comfortable clothing, hats and have protection from the sun.

We will not be stopping for lunch. You may want to bring water and prepare a sack lunch to eat while outside.

We need volunteers to bring shovels, rakes and hoes. (Mark with your Name)If you have a pair of gloves bring them. Bring your own chair for the garden area if it is a hardship to stand.You may want a notebook to take notes.
Please be mindful that we will be on private property during the gardening. Please watch the landscape and keep your trash picked up...thanks!

WE NEED VOLUNTEERS!!!! (Please Email me if your are able to volunteer)
Someone with a Rota tiller that would be willing to help us prepare the soil on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday ....... Mesa locations only. Helpers to set up chairs @ 8:30 am in the cultural halls.
-- VEGETABLE GARDENING SEMINARSpecial Guest Jim Kennard, Master Mittleider Gardening InstructorPresident of the Food for Everyone FoundationInternational teacher of the Mittleider Method (BEST OF ORGANIC gardening method Less water More savingsLess work greater harvest Learn a better, simpler way to garden
"Every family should have a garden" Spencer W. Kimball & other Prophets!"The day may come when we will have to live on what we produce" (Marion G. Romney). Is that day here?? Don't wait another day!
5 hours of unique training to give you a great garden in any soil – or in NO soil!
Demonstrating the world-renowned Mittleider Method, including "the best of organic" and "the poor man's hydroponics."
You can grow the same great garden in the soil OR in containers.
Double or triple the amount of healthy produce you get from your garden by using this method.
Jim Kennard, President of the Food For Everyone Foundation & Humanitarian Department Missionary (www.foodforeveryone.org), will conduct the Seminar.
A Mittleider gardener for the past thirty years, Jim is a Master Mittleider Gardening Instructor and has taught classes and worked one-on-one with Dr. Jacob Mittleider. He has also conducted many gardening projects himself in the USA and other countries.
To reserve you seat please -
Email
whatsyouriam@gmail.com

Appetizers + Gardening = FUN

A big thanks to Sis. Holly Curtis for hosting the recipe exchange. Not only did we enjoyed delicious appetizers but were inspired to work on our gardens! Thanks Holly!

Join us for Appetizers

Recipe Exchange Night
Tuesday, March 10, 7:00 p.m.
Theme: Appetizers
Bring one of your favorite appetizers for everyone to sample and 20 copies of the recipe for everyone to take home.
Location: Holly Curtis's House
call a member of the R.S. presidency if you need directions

Bonus!!! Take a look at Holly's square-foot garden and chickens while you are there.

Citrus

Sis. Rivera is offering grapefruit and lemons from her trees. They have already been picked and are on her front porch. If you would like some you're welcomed to stop by her home. Thanks Sis. Rivera!

Jones' grandaughter

Congratulations to Emilie (Jones) and Irving Tryon for the birth of their daughter Brisa Lanea. Brisa was born on Feb 13th, weighed 7 lbs 9 oz. and was 20 1/4 inches long.

Mesa South Stake Conference Schedule

February 26th Stake Temple Day - Meet in chapel at 6:30 PM

Saturday Feb. 28th 4 PM Stake Conference Priesthood Leadership Meeting

Saturday Feb. 28th 7 PM Adult stake meeting

Sunday Mar. 1st Stake Conference at Noon.

Recipe Exchange Night

Recipe Exchange Night

Tuesday, March 10, 7:00 p.m.

Theme: Appetizers

Bring one of your favorite appetizers for everyone to sample and copies of the recipe for everyone to take home.

Location: Holly Curtis's House

call a member of the R.S. presidency if you need directions

Bonus!!! Take a look at Holly's square-foot garden and chickens while you are there.

More Spice

Congratulations to Teresa and Shannon Norris for the birth of their daughter Jenny Lynn. She was born February 4, weighed 8 lb. and was 20 ½ inches long.

You Are Invited

Mesa South Stake

Relief Society

Enrichment Meeting

Tuesday, February 17, 2009

At the Mesa South Stake

Center Chapel

7:00 PM

Guest Speaker: President

Raymond Speakman

Refreshments will be served

"Just for Kids" - Little Desert Explorers - Usery Park

NOTE: This is not a RS sponsored activity. It is for anyone interested in attending.

Usery Mountain Regional Park
This one-mile hike is designed for parents and grandparents with small children, ages 3 – 6 years old. Using their “powers of observation,” the kids will discover lots of cool things about the plants and animals that call our desert “home.” We will explore the desert from the comfort of the well- manicured Merkle Trail, designed to be barrier-free and offer universal access. The hard-smooth surface of this trail will accommodate wheelchairs and strollers. After completing the hike, kids will receive a Junior Ranger badge. Please bring water and hats. Families meet at Area 6.
Date: 1/31/2009
Time: 10:00 AM
Registration Required: No
Fee: $6.00 per car

good news from abroad

Congratulations to Valerie and Charles for the birth of their son James Lawrence Gemmill. He was born on Valerie's birthday January 20th. He weighed 8 lbs 14 oz. and was 20.75 inches tall. Congratulation also to the grandparents Bro. and Sis. Jones.

8 Cows

Become an 8 Cow Woman!

Come to our January Enrichment on

Tuesday, Jan. 20th, from 6 pm until the cows come home.

Dinner, learning, and fun!