Mark Your Calendar for these Upcoming Events:

Saturday October 30th is our Ward Trunk or Treat 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Thursday November 4th is our Ward Temple Day

Saturday November 6th is the Adult Session of Stake Conference at 7:00 p.m.

Sunday November 7th is the General Session of Stake Conference from 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Tuesday November 9th is our Relief Society meeting "Y-O-U: A Divine Work in Progress"
from 6:30-8 p.m. We will be having a nice dinner, special guest speakers, and amazing musical numbers. Child Class is available. Please plan to attend!

October Birtdays

Happy Birthday Ladies!
Hafer, Regina 01-Oct
Blue, Linda 07-Oct
Walters, Nita 07-Oct
Chapman, Amber 10-Oct
Thompson, Carol 11-Oct
Brookes, Nathalie 11-Oct
Grissom, Esther 16-Oct
Rupert, Kathy 20-Oct
Allison, Eden 22-Oct
Moser, Sarah 25-Oct
Lake, Kimberly 30-Oct
Rawlings, Melanie 30-Oct

Hope each of you has a WONDERFUL Day!

Thank you to those who helped with the service auction!

Our Service Auction was a lot of fun! We are already discussing plans for another one next year, so if you weren't able to make it last Tuesday, please plan on coming next year!

Thank you to all who made it possible. Don't forget to contact the winning bidder of your service to schedule before the busy holiday season begins. We would love to hear your feedback about this event and the services you receive, please leave a comment!

Relief Society General Broadcast

Don't Forget: This Saturday September 25th is the Relief Society General Broadcast at 7:00 p.m. Please join us for a light dinner (at 6:00) prior to the broadcast. This event will take place at the South Stake Center. See you there!

I have neglected my duties....

Okay, summer is over and all the craziness that comes with it, and life has kind of gotten some sort of normalcy again. I have not posted any birthdays since JUNE! Since I don't want to leave anybody out, I have listed all of the birthdays beginning with July (I know, it's kind of lame, but like I said, I don't want to leave anyone out!)
Conrad, Sarah 02-Jul
Shaw, Rosa 03-Jul
Brown, Jenifer 05-Jul
Grandon, Tiffanie 07-Jul
Richards, Amy 07-Jul
Ennis, Pearl 08-Jul
Moburg, Georgia 10-Jul
Dickson, Marilynn 11-Jul
Flynn, Brittlee 13-Jul
Jones, Jennifer 14-Jul
Da Costa, Barbara 17-Jul
Halliday, Kaye 22-Jul
Fairbanks, Lisa 23-Jul
Swanke, Patricia 01-Aug
Da Costa, Nina 04-Aug
Forsyth, Kayla 08-Aug
Gruver, Lois 09-Aug
Crosby, Gaylynn 11-Aug
Cox, Penni 17-Aug
Nale, Diane 21-Aug
Stamper, Jennie 21-Aug
Boyd, Clara 28-Aug
Lewis, Neurismar 04-Sep
Jones, Rebecca Lynn 12-Sep
Wells, Barbara 12-Sep
Henderson, Bonnie 15-Sep
Hart, Tiffany 16-Sep
Robinson, Mildred 21-Sep
Steele, Lori 21-Sep
Nall, Dana 22-Sep
Hampton, Shawnda 25-Sep
Happy Birthday Ladies!

June Birthdays!

Happy Birthday to the following sisters!

Doubt, June 7-Jun
Hamman, Sarah 8-Jun
Brown, Julie 10-Jun
McIlquham, Leslie 10-Jun
Cotter, Neva 21-Jun
Parker, Autumn 22-Jun
Cane, Floy 28-Jun

And a Happy Summer to all!

Founders Park Free Movies this Summer

The following comes directly from the Springfield website:

Outdoor Movies are a contemporary version of the drive-in theatre at a park on Springfield's founding site. Enjoy some of today's new release and pre-home release movies. It's a wonderful way for the family to enjoy summer nights.

This year’s movies will again be themed as “Family Night” on Fridays and “Date Night” on Saturdays. All movies are rated G, PG, or PG-13.

Dates: Fridays and Saturdays, July 9 - August 28
Time: Movies begin at dusk
Cost: FREE with ticket/family 4-Packs available at the Chesterfield and Doling Family Centers, Mediacom Ice Park, the Busch Municipal Building, and Mediacom Offices (1533 S. Enterprise). Admission without a free ticket is $5; children 5 years of age and under are always free.2010 Movie Lineup
July 9 – “Wizard of Oz” (NR)

July 10 – “Dear John” (PG-13)

July 16 – “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs” (PG)

July 17 – “Julie and Julia” (PG-13)

July 23 – “Planet 51” (PG)

July 24 – “Star Trek” (PG-13)

July 30 – “Monsters vs. Aliens” (PG)

July 31 – “Sherlock Holmes” (PG-13)

August 6 – “Astro Boy” (PG)

August 7 – “The Blind Side” (PG-13)

August 13 – “Fame” (PG)

August 14 – “Invictus” (PG-13)

August 20 – “UP” (PG)

August 21 – “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen” (PG-13)

August 27 – “Princess and the Frog” (G)

August 28 – “Casablanca” (NR)

Just thought I would pass that along so you can begin planning your summer activities. Also, if you have other ideas to add to my Summer Fun sheet (free/inexpensive family activities), let me know.

Thanks Eden for the above info.

Upcoming Events

Canning will be held June 1st at 6:00 and June 2nd at 10. We will be canning our Refried Beans we just ordered and picking up the already-canned Wheat. Contact Jennifer Jones for more information.

Thanks to all who attended and/or participated in the "Planting Seeds of Organization" last Tuesday. For more information on organizing head on over to Maria's website www.meckmom.com. I am so motivated and ready to get organized. Thanks Maria and Sue for instructing us!

Okay I have been kind of slacking in my blog duties and I can't remember if I put April's birthdays up, and I know I haven't done May yet, so here they both are! Sorry I'm late ladies! HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Rone, Sarah 2-Apr
Forsyth, Sandra 3-Apr
Wilkerson, Katherine 3-Apr
Grant, Laura 7-Apr
Lesue, Melanie 12-Apr
Watkins, Nattalie 18-Apr
Gonzales, Shannon 20-Apr
Smith, Tina 20-Apr
Nye, Jenica 23-Apr
Foley, Therese 27-Apr
Miller, Janet 28-Apr
Richards, Dori 5-May
Illum, Eileen 7-May
Moburg, Michelle 7-May
Nothum, Melissa 7-May
Roofener, Heidi 7-May
Fox, Amy 14-May
Ditzfeld, Kristi 21-May
Price, Laurie 23-May
Lorenc, Dory 30-May

There is a baptism coming up this Saturday...actually THREE Baptisms: Chris and Ericka Mugford will be baptized at 5:00 and Alex Bouse's baptism is at 7:00, so come show your support to them and the missionaries. These are three REALLY GREAT PEOPLE!

If you have items for me to add to my "SUMMER FUN" handout, please let me know so I can get those printed and distributed. I have made these lists for the past few years which contain ideas of free or almost free things to do in the area this summer.

If you have information of upcoming events you would like listed on the blog, please let me know.

Thanks!
-Sister Chapman

Additional Relief Society Activity (Formerly Known as Enrichment)

We will be having an Additional Relief Society Activity on Tuesday May 18th from 6:30-8:00 p.m. We realize this is the same night as Kickapoo's Graduation, but hope that many of you will still be able to attend. Our meeting will be focusing on two subjects: Gardening and Home Organization. We will be welcoming Sister Sue Rone to teach us Gardening Tips, and Sister Maria Eckersley from www.meckmom.com for tips on getting our homes organized. A light refreshment will be provided as well as childcare. We will also have a drawing for a couple of door prizes! So, bring your friends, bring your sisters that you visit-teach, bring a carload of people, JUST BE THERE!! For more information, please contact me, Amber Chapman at 886-5839. Thanks.

A House of Order

REMINDER: This Friday, April 30th is the Ward Adult Meeting "A House of Order" from 6:30-8:35. Please plan on attending! We will be learning how to put our homes in order. There will be classes on Budgeting, Estate Planning, Avoiding Debt, and 3-month food storage in case of emergencies. The schedule is as follows:

6:30-6:55 Dessert Served, Opening Prayer, Video Presentation

7-7:30
7:35-8:00
Class on Budgeting by Marianne Hill in the YW Room

7-7:30
7:35-8:00
Class on Food Storage/Menu Planning by Sister Anderson in the Primary Room

8:05-8:35
Class on Estate Planning in the YM Room given by Matt Towns

8:05-8:35
Class on Moderation given by Dan & Marilyn Smilie in the R.S. Room

As you can see a couple of these classes overlap each other, you will have time to attend 3 out of the 4 classes, so be deciding now which ones you would be most interested in.

If you have childcare needs, please contact Sister Meliisa Nothum

Thanks, and see you there!

I Almost Forgot...Okay, I did forget.

(Thanks Eden for reminding me). The adult session of Stake Conference will be Saturday April 24th at 7:00 p.m.

REMINDERS

Canning: Tuesday April 13th at 6:00 p.m. OR Wednesday April 14th at 10:00 a.m. PLEASE CONTACT SISTER JENNIFER JONES to let her know which one you will be attending.

Saturday April 17th: Stake R.S. and Y.W. Training 10-12
Priest-Laurel Prom from 6-9 at the South Stake Center (Also, if anyone is interested, The Chapmans are having a dinner at their home prior to the dance and some of the kids will be either going bowling or skating-in their prom gear ;-) We'll take a vote to decide which one to do. Please let us know if your son or daughter will be coming so we know how much food to provide. My e-mail is ambychappy78@sbcglobal.net or you can R.S.V.P. through Facebook. *Pass the word on to your YM and YW*.

Sunday April 25th: Stake Conference 10-12

Friday April 30th from 6:30-8:30: A Place of Order-An activity for ALL adults of the ward with hands-on classes given on Budgeting, Estate Planning, 3-month food storage planning, and Avoiding Debt. DESSERT PROVIDED! Any questions, please contact Melissa Nothum.

"New and Healthier You" Meeting

This Wednesday April 7th we are having our New and Healthier you big group meeting 6:30-7:30 at the Crosby/Brown house
3597 W. Sexton Street
we will be doing our measurements weight and also our body fat percentage and also sampling a healthy recipe from Sister Nothum.

Couple of Reminders and New Info

Canning night has turned in to "Canning Night/Canning Morning". You choose which date and time works best for you. Tuesday April 13th, they will be canning at the church at 6:00 p.m., on Wednesday April 14th, canning will be at 10 a.m. Please let Sister Jennifer Jones know which date is better for you.

Also, I'm trying to get the word out that we have a new blog for money-saving tips, couponing, etc. The web address is www.aplaceofsaving.blogspot.com. If you have any tips you would like to add, please contact me (Amber Chapman) and I will be sure to post them.

GENERAL CONFERENCE is this weekend. Sessions are Saturday (April 3) and Sunday (April 4) from 11-1 and 3-5. This can be viewed at www.lds.org, just follow the link. It can also be viewed via Satellite, check your local listing for channels. And, if you do not have access to either of these, you are more than welcome to come to any LDS Chapel and watch conference.

If you have any church events you would like posted to this blog, please let me know!

A New Blog for YOU

As a companion to this blog, I've started www.aplaceofsaving.blogspot.com for those of you interested in money-saving tips. I am by no means an expert, so I will need lots of input for this one. I just thought if anyone comes across a great deal locally, they can share it with me either via e-mail or comment on the blog and I can get the word out. I'm slowly learning about couponing and this week went to the store and saved $30.00 using coupons, but I know some women do much better than that. Some even have money given back to them I've heard. So if you have any tips you can share that would enlighten the rest of us, please do so!

NOTICE: CANNING NIGHT HAS CHANGED

Canning night is now April 13th at 6:00 p.m.

Another Update

April 6th is canning night at 6:00 p.m. Please turn in your order forms by this Sunday to Jennifer Jones. If you need one, please contact her.

Recipe

The Young Women attended a Sleepover at Sister Shaw's house last weekend (And thanks for sending my young woman home crabby, by the way-they were up until 5:00 a.m.)...anyway, I sent a recipe with Svetlana that the girls enjoyed so I thought I would share it here, REALLY SIMPLE DIP

1- 8 oz. pkg. 1/3 less fat cream cheese
1/4 cup pesto (I used the premade kind purchased in a small jar by the spaghetti)
1/4 cup Italian Cheese Blend
1/4 cup fresh diced tomatoes

Put the cream cheese in a small baking dish, spread with the pesto, then sprinkle with cheese and diced tomatoes, season with salt and pepper. Bake at 350 degrees until cheese melts. Serve with crackers-the best to use are Triscuits Cracked Pepper and Olive Oil.

A Few Reminders

Set your clocks forward 1 hour for Sunday morning. We are also having Ward Conference Sunday.

If you are planning on attending the Relief Society Spring Break, don't forget to bring an item or items to donate for the Humanitarian Project to be sent to our troops. (See previous post for list of items needed).

Don't Forget

This weekend is the Relief Society Spring Break "Love is Spoken Here". And Sister Allred will be speaking to us Saturday morning at 9:30, and we have been asked to please wear a dress/skirt if possible.

Ronald McDonald House

Don't forget: If you signed up to bring a food item, or serve at the Ronald McDonald house, it is Thursday March 4th. Sarah Rone is collecting the food and needs it brought to her house no later than 5:45 Thursday. You can also bring it directly to the Ronald McDonald house across Primrose from Cox South Hospital. If you have any questions, please contact Sarah Rone. Thanks for your service!

If you can, please bring an item from the list by March 12th

At the Stake Activity (R.S. Spring Break in Branson) we’ll be putting together items donated by our sisters for our LDS servicemen and women in Afghanistan and Iraq. The list of items needed is below. Many of these items can be used in good condition, so please don’t feel obligated to spend any money.
Donation boxes will be in the foyers and the R.S. room. You can also bring items with you to the activity on Friday, March 12th.

The following list has items that we are focusing on:
Foot powder (Gold Bond, etc)
Deodorant (men’s stick deodorant)
Body wash for men, no fragrance, small size, plastc container
Hand Sanitizer
Shaving gel (not aerosol)
Frisbees
Puzzles
Crossword Puzzles
Yo-yo’s
Stationary
Beanie baby type small stuffed toys (for soldiers to give to local children)
Lip balm (blistex, carmex, etc)
1” paint brushes and fine makeup brushes (to clean dust out of guns)


We may also need funds to mail the boxes. We can use the postal boxes to the APO addresses. If you would like to donate funds for postage, please submit it on your tithing form to “Other” and identify as postage to soldiers.
We want to emphasize that this project is voluntary and no one should feel pressed to participate. Any personal products should be new and in closed containers. Please don't feel like you need to spend any money - puzzles, and toys can be used if in good condition. Thank you for your help!

A New and Healthier You Small Groups

Anyone interested in becoming a part of the Small Group: A New and Healthier You, should meet at Sister Gaylynn Crosby's house on Thursday February 25th at 6:30. For more information, contact Sister Jenifer Brown.

"Love is Spoken Here"

Join the South Stake Relief Society for a "Relief Society Spring Break". This does not take place during our school's spring break, it is just a break for us women...an opportunity to attend a presentation titled "Love is Spoken Here".

When: March 12 & 13

Where: Dutton Theater and Inn

For Whom: All Women ages 18 and up

Dress: Casual

Registration is from 4-5 on Friday in the Dutton Theater Lobby, and the Program begins at 5:00 p.m. Then on Saturday Registration is from 9-10 a.m. with a Program beginning at 10 a.m.

You can also attend the George Dyer show at a discount rate of $11.16 at 8:00 p.m. Friday. These can be purchased at the registration desk using CASH ONLY. Or you can purchase your tickets when making your room reservations (see details below)

The Dutton Inn is offering discount lodging: (2 queen beds per room)
1 person in a room=$45 +tax
2 people in a room=$22.50 +tax
3 people in a room=$15.00 +tax
4 people in a room=$11.25 +tax
There is a breakfast buffet included with the lodging from 7-9 a.m. call 888-388-8661 to make reservations.


Your registration form is due to a member of the R.S. Presidency by February 26th. If you do not have a form, please contact one of them: Sister Miller, Sister Nothum or Sister Cluff.

You can stay for one day or both, just COME!!! And bring a friend!

Temple Trip

Don't Forget: The Ward Temple Trip, this Saturday February 20th. The youth will be performing Baptisms from 2-4. If you need a ride or further information, please contact a member of the R.S. Presidency: Janet Miller, Melissa Nothum or Mickie Cluff. Hope to see you there!

A New and Healthier You

Last night was our first Additional Relief Society Meeting "A New and Healthier You". A Big "Thank You" goes out to our speakers-Sister Jamie Lorenc, and Sister Gaylynn Crosby.
Sister Lorenc showed us some great beginner Yoga moves. These are great to relieve stress, improve posture, and relieve joint and back pain. She is willing to work with any of our sisters with individual work-outs, contact her for more information.
Sister Crosby spoke about a great resource that is FREE...www.sparkpeople.com. On this website you can calculate your needed daily caloric intake, enter any recipe to find the number of calories per serving, journal your daily food intake, and many other great hints, tips, and help. She also encouraged us to make goals and write them down. She also recommended the following books: "The Culprit and the Cure" by Steven Aldana (this is available on ebay for $1.00 plus $3.99 s/h or on www.alibris.com for 1.99 plus 3.99 s/h). Another book she suggested we read is "The End of Overeating" by Dr. David A. Kessler available on ebay for 15.97 with free shipping.
Jennifer Brown is forming the New and Healthier You small groups. These are groups that will meet once a month to track your success, give encouragement, etc. The best way to get in shape is by doing it together. Please contact her if you are interested in becoming a part of a small group. The first meeting will be Thursday February 25th time to be announced.
Thank you also to the ladies who brought healthy snacks for us to partake. They were all delicious. We had tortilla pinwheels, shrimp cocktail, fresh veggies and dip, fruit kebabs, hummus with bagel chips and crackers, weight watcher cookie bites, angel food strawberry cupcakes, green smoothies, and a mushroom-tomato-onion spread with sliced baguette.
Thank you to everyone who participated, and let's all make our bodies a place of holiness by treating them like the temples that they are.

Lasagna Recipe

Lasagna:
26 oz. Spaghetti Sauce
2 1/2 C shredded mozzarella
Spinach-fresh or frozen (optional)
24 oz. cottage cheese or ricotta
1 lb. ground Italian sausage
16 oz box lasagna noodles
Cook noodles as directed. Brown sausage. Combine spinach and cottage cheese. Season with garlic salt, and Italian seasoning. Layer ingredients into 9x13 pan: sauce, noodles, cottage cheese, sausage and mozzarella. Repeat as necessary. Top layer will have noodles, sauce then mozzarella. Bake at 375 for 35 min or until sauce is bubbly.

Canning Night

Don't Forget: Canning Night is Tuesday February 2 at 6:00 p.m.

February Birthdays HAPPY BIRTHDAY SISTERS!

McGee, Donna 3-Feb
Wallace, Shannon 5-Feb
Fairbanks, Carole 6-Feb
Gratton, Linda 10-Feb
McKinney, Mary 10-Feb
Cox, Rachel 11-Feb
Jung, Alli 11-Feb
Shanklin, Joella 12-Feb
Church, Michelle 15-Feb
Cox, Anna 17-Feb
Lorenc, Jamie 23-Feb
Haskin, Lisa 26-Feb

Pizza Pasta Bake Recipe

Pizza Pasta
1 lb ground beef
1/2 onion
2 cloves minced garlic
1/2-1 jar spaghetti sauce
8 oz spiral pasta --cooked and drained
2 C shredded mozzarella cheese
4 oz pepperoni
In a skillet cook beef onion and garlic. Stir in spaghetti sauce and pasta. Transfer to a 9X13 pan. Top with cheese and pepperoni. Cover and freeze.
Bake at 350 degrees for 40-60 mins or till heated through and cheese is melted.
makes 8 servings

A New Year: A New And Healthier You!

Just a Reminder of our Upcoming Additional Relief Society Meeting Tuesday February 9th, 2010 Titled "A New Year: A New and Healthier You". This will take place in the Relief Society Room from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. There are sign-up sheets if you have a healthy snack or dessert food you would like to bring for the sisters to sample (and bring a copy of the recipe, pretty please). Jamie Lorenc will be talking about relaxation techniques and Gaylynn Crosby will be talking to us about nutrition and healthy habits.
If you have questions, contact Sister Jennifer Brown.
Hope you all can make it!

Chicken Enchilada Recipe

Thank you to everyone who came to help us prepare meals for our Compassionate Service Needs. Below is the recipe that was prepared at Sister Miller's home-Chicken Enchiladas. The other two recipes will be posted when I get them ;).
Chicken Enchiladas
Red Enchiladas Sauce- Recipe makes 3 cups and cost the same as one can of the store bought sauce.
• Enchilada Sauce:
• 2 tablespoons CRISCO® Oil
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Enchilada Sauce: Heat CRISCO® Oil in large saucepan; stir in flour and chili powder. Cook for 1 minute. Add remaining ingredients, bring to boil, and simmer for 10 minutes. Makes three cups of sauce
Enchiladas-

• 2pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast meat - cut into chunks
• 1 1/4 cups sour cream
• 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies, drained
• 1 (1.25 ounce) package mild taco seasoning mix
• 3/4 cup water
• 1 teaspoon lime juice
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 12 (12 inch) flour tortillas
• 3 cups Cheddar cheese, shredded, divided
• 3-4 green onions, chopped
• 1 can enchilada sauce – Replace with the homemade sauce (1 1/4 cup)
• 1 (6 ounce) can sliced black olives
Place chicken in saucepan with enough water to cover. Cook chicken, cool and shred. Heat the butter in a skillet, cook and stir the onion until done. Add the shredded chicken, green chilis and taco seasoning and water. Allow to simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the lime juice, onion powder, chili powder, and sour cream.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Pour other ½ cup of enchiladas sauce on the bottom of the 9x13 baking dish.
Fill each tortilla with the chicken mixture. Spread cheese over the chicken filling, roll and place in baking dish.
Pour 3/4 cup enchiladas sauce over the enchiladas. Cover with remaining 1 ½ cup cheese. Sprinkle with green olives and green onions. Bake for about 25 minutes until filling is hot and cheese bubbling.

January Birthdays Happy Birthday Sisters!

Jenkins, Audra 6-Jan
Chandler, Susan 10-Jan
Jensen, Nancy 11-Jan
Jacobs, Barbara 12-Jan
Morris, Ingrid 15-Jan
Raikos, Jeri 15-Jan
Friedrich, Rebecca 16-Jan
Finnell, Judy 24-Jan
Hodgson, Shirley 25-Jan
Hamilton, Teresa 27-Jan
Eiler, Amanda 29-Jan

Meal Preparation Relief Society Meeting

Announcement is made of an Additional Relief Society Activity on Wednesday January
27th at 7:00 p.m. at 3 different sister's homes (you can choose which one you go to). We will be preparing meals to be frozen and then used when needed for Compassionate Service in the ward. At this time the locations are Sister Miller's Home, Sister Conrad's Home and a third home to be announced. A Sign-Up Sheet is being passed around inside the binders. Please contact Sister Conrad for additional information.

Additional Relief Society Meeting Announcement

Tuesday February 9th will be our "New Year, New You" Relief Society Meeting from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. This is an opportunity to prepare our bodies to be a "Place of Holiness" with discussions of eating habits, low-fat recipe exchange, a YOGA instruction, and a weight-loss challenge for those who wish to participate. This will be an ongoing program throughout the year for small groups to take part in. It is a group effort focused on getting ourselves healthier and happier. Wholesome refreshments will be available to enjoy.