Visiting Teaching Corner

1. Please let Sister Roske know of any special needs your sisters may have. She will then contact Sister Stuart.
2. Visiting Teaching shows love from one sister to another.

Lesson Schedule

Jan. 4th’s Lesson:
Topic: TBA
Taught by:
Leslie Stuart

Jan. 11th’s Lesson:
Topic: Leading in the Lords Way pp 281
Taught by:
Jan Keim

Jan. 18th’s Lesson:
Topic: Truths From the Savior’s Parables pp 293
Taught by:
Della Olson

Jan. 25th’s Lesson:
Topic: Come What May, and Love it – Ensign pp 26
Taught by:
Beulah Stever

Calendar & Enrichment Activities (in pink)

Sacrament Meeting will begin at 1 p.m.
Relief Society will be at 3 p.m.

Jan. 13, 2008 - Lunch Bunch - 11:30 a.m. @ Su Casa in Clarkdale
Jan. 27, 2008 -PJ Movie Night - 6:30 p.m. R.S. Room

Looking ahead for this year we are planning 4 Relief Society Temple Trips.
Feb. 17th
May 27th
Sept. 25
Dec. 1

Mark your calendars and plan to join us ...more details will be announced.

January Birthdays

04 Linda Susan Masing
08 Elizabeth Anne Kinney
09 Charlene Morgan
11 Catherine Stanley
13 Lori Olson
20 Nellie Delilah Peterson 22 Donna Stockbridge
28 Reni Ashton
29 Tina Johnson
31 Robin Tankesley

Did you know?

To warm biscuits, pancakes, or muffins that were refrigerated, place them in a microwave with a cup of water. The increased moisture will keep the food moist and help it reheat faster.

Recipe of the Month

Homemade Tomato Soup
6 tablespoons melted butter
1 medium onion, diced
1 46-ounce bottle or can tomato juice
2 14 ounce cans diced tomatoes
1 to 3 tablespoons chicken base
3 to 6 tablespoons sugar
Pinch of salt
Black Pepper
1 1/2 cups heavy cream – warm it up before adding it to the hot soup
chopped fresh parsley (a hand full)
chopped fresh basil (dried - 2 Tbls....or more)
Sauté diced onions in butter until translucent. Add canned tomatoes. Add tomato juice, sugar, pinch of salt, and black pepper and stir. Bring to a near boil, then turn off heat. Warm and add cream - stir. Add in parsley and basil to taste, adjust other seasoning, and serve with yummy, crusty bread on a cold, blustery, dreary, depressing, rainy, snowy day. Then close your eyes. And give thanks for soups like this.

Visiting Teaching Message

December 2008
How Is Jesus Christ the Light and the Life of the World? 1 Nephi 17:13: "I will also be your light in the wilderness; . . . wherefore, inasmuch as ye shall keep my commandments ye shall be led towards the promised land; and ye shall know that it is by me that ye are led." Elder Dallin H. Oaks of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles: "Jesus Christ is the light and the life of the world. All things were made by him. Under the direction and according to the plan of God the Father, Jesus Christ is the Creator, the source of the light and the life of all things. . . . "Jesus Christ is the light of the world because he is the source of the light which 'proceedeth forth from the presence of God to fill the immensity of space' (D&C 88:12). His light is 'the true light that lighteth every man that cometh into the world' (D&C 93:2). His example and his teachings illuminate the path we should walk. . . . "Jesus Christ is the life of the world because of his unique position in what the scriptures call 'the great and eternal plan of deliverance from death' (2 Nephi 11:5). His Resurrection and his Atonement save us from both physical and spiritual death" ("The Light and the Life," Liahona, Dec. 1997, 42–43; see New Era, Dec. 1996, 6). How Can I Find Hope in Jesus Christ? President Dieter F. Uchtdorf, Second Counselor in the First Presidency: "The gospel of Jesus Christ has the divine power to lift you to great heights from what appears at times to be an unbearable burden or weakness. The Lord knows your circumstances and your challenges. He said to Paul and to all of us, 'My grace is sufficient for thee.' And like Paul we can answer: 'My strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me' (2 Corinthians 12:9)" ("Have We Not Reason to Rejoice?" Liahona and Ensign, Nov. 2007, 19). Julie B. Beck, Relief Society general president: "Mormon asks, 'What is it . . . ye shall hope for?' His answer tells us of the three great hopes: 'Ye shall have hope through the atonement of Christ and the power of his resurrection, to be raised unto life eternal' (Moroni 7:41). "When you were baptized, you became participants in the first great hope, the Atonement of Christ. Every time you worthily partake of the sacrament, you have the opportunity to begin again. . . . Your hope and faith in the Savior will increase as you repent and make personal changes. . . . "The second great hope is the Resurrection. You are all promised that through our Savior Jesus Christ you will be resurrected. . . . "With the hope of the Atonement and the Resurrection, you have a third great hope, the hope of eternal life. . . . Because you have a Savior, you also believe in a happy, eternal life of creating, serving, and learning. You are already in the strait and narrow path, and there is hope smiling brightly before you. . . . You just need to stay in, pressing forward with a brightness of hope" ("There Is Hope Smiling Brightly before Us," Liahona and Ensign, May 2003, 103–5).

Visiting Teaching Corner

• With the Holidays fast approaching make sure you schedule your appointments early-we get so busy! There are a few changes, Sis. Roske will be contacting you, as applicable.
• Visiting Teaching Message, Page 59: Jesus Christ is the Light, Life, and Hope of the World

Lesson Schedule:

Dec 7th’s Lesson:
Topic: TBA
Taught by:
Marilyn Maier

Dec 14th’s Lesson:
#23 Gaining Knowledge of Eternal Truths
Pg 261
Taught by: Jan Keim

Dec 21st’s Lesson:
#24 How Good….to Dwell Together in Unity
Page 271
Taught by: Della Olson

Dec 26th’s Lesson:
From Nov 2008 Ensign
Page 17
“Sacrament Meeting and the Sacrament”
By Dallin H. Oaks
Taught by:
Beulah Stever

Calendar & Enrichment Activities (in pink)

Dates to Remember

Dec 2 RS Enrichment 5:30pm (Tues) (Infinia visit & Dinner)
Dec 7 6:00 PM MT First Presidency Christmas Devotional
Dec 13 Ward Christmas Party, 6:00 pm
Dec 15 FHE Singles Potluck, 6 pm
Dec 17 YM/YW Mutual Combined Caroling
Dec 19 Elder’s/High Priest Quorum Activity – 6pm Dinner
Dec 20 DI Pod Drop Off 8:00 am
Dec 20 Stake Singles Christmas Party Camp Verde, 5pm
Dec 25 Christmas
Dec 31 7:00 pm New Years Eve Youth Dance
Jan 1 New Years Day
Jan 17 DI Pod Drop off 8:00 am until 10:00 am

Birthdays:
02 Lori Marie
05 Reanna Buss
07 Deneil Gardner
09 Geraldine Johnson
09 Michelle Lyons
10 Debora Clonts
10 Janet Keim
10 Anita Scarim
15 Trena Robinson
16 Sara Kelling
16 Pauline Fairrington
18 Marsha Rosenbarger
22 Lana Stine
29 Janet Clark
30 Teresa Back
31 Leslie Stuart

Side Notes....

Young Women News:
http://www.cwyoungwomen.blogspot.com/
Adult Singles 31 and up News: http://cottonwoodsingles.blogspot.com/
Relief Society Blog….
This is still a work in progress, however we’ve decided to launch it. Our thanks to Marilyn Maier for all of her hard work.
http://cwreliefsocietymvw.blogspot.com/
The December Newsletter update will be added shortly.

Just a note – schedule your tithing settlement appt with the Bishop through Bro Roberts.

Did you know?

Did You Know . . .
Easy Deviled Eggs
Put cooked egg yolks in a zip lock bag. Seal, mash till they are all broken up. Add remainder of ingredients, reseal, keep mashing it up missing thoroughly, cut the tip of the baggy, squeeze mixture into egg. Just throw bag away when done.Easy cleanup!

Recipe of the Month:

Quick and Easy Turkey Noodle Soup

1 (32-oz.) Carton low-sodium chicken broth
2 cups water
1 medium carrot, peeled and dices
1 medium rib celery, halved lengthwise and sliced
1 medium onion, cut into thin wedges
1 tsp. dried marjoram
1 bay leaf
¼ tsp. pepper
2 cups chopped or shredded cooked turkey
½ cup uncooked medium egg noodles (about 1 ½ oz.)
2 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley (optional)

1. In dutch oven or large saucepan, combine chicken brother, water, carrot, celery, onion, marjoram, bay leaf and pepper. Bring to boiling. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 10 minutes.
2. Increase heat to medium-high; return to boiling. Add turkey, noodles and parsley, if desired. Return to boiling. Reduce heat to medium. Cook, loosely covered, 15 to 20 minutes or until noodles are tender. Remove and discard bay leaf before serving.
Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 34 minutes Serves: 6
Per serving: 114 cal., 1 g fat, 46 mg chol., 411 mg sodium, 9g carbo., 17g pro., 1g fiber
If you missed “Let’s talk Turkey” with Fred Najera – This is one of the recipes he gave us.

Service Project..... Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008

We are getting ready for a Christmas visit to Infinia. Our goal is to have a lap blanket or walker caddy for each patient there. We had a great crew of women show up to cut polar fleece lap throws. Some of our ladies were brave enough to sew the walker caddies that will allow people to carry a book, glasses, and other incidentals with them as they use their walkers. Thirteen women came out. 30 lap throws and 10 walker caddies were completed. We have such a great group of women who give their time and talents to help others. Thank you all for coming out and making this a great evening. We will be looking forward to the Christmas season and sharing with others!

Let's Talk Turkey... Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008

Thank you Fred Najera for doing such a wonderful job of teaching (and feeding) the ladies on Tuesday night. The amount of questions indicates the level of interest...and you did a fantastic job! Thirty women went home with more knowledge and more excitement about cooking a turkey. The husbands will be thankful too when they get to enjoy some of the delicious food prepared in their own homes. Madge Najera assisted Fred and made packets for each person attending that will support the ladies in cooking with recipes, techniques and guidlines....Thank you Madge!

Sidenotes

Young Women News:
http://www.cwyoungwomen.blogspot.com/

Adult Singles 31 and up News: http://cottonwoodsingles.blogspot.com/

The Mormon Pioneer Trail http://www.lds.org/gospellibrary/pioneer/pioneerstory.htm
The trail from Nauvoo, Illinois, to the Great Salt Lake Valley was approximately 1,300 miles long and would ultimately lead 70,000 pioneers of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to the West. Take the journey with them. Stop along the trail and read their own accounts of what happened.

Visiting Teaching Corner

• With the Holidays fast approaching make sure you schedule your appointments early-we get so busy!
• Because the November issues of the Ensign and Liahona contain a report of general conference, the magazines do not contain a specific Visiting Teaching Message. Visiting teachers are encouraged to prayerfully select a conference address to share with those they teach.
  

Lesson Schedule

Nov 2nd Stake Conf
So…. Inspiring!

Today’s Lesson:
Nov 9th
#20 "A Heart Full of Love and Faith: The Prophet’s Letters to His Family”
Pg 239
Taught by: Jan Keim


Nov 16th’s Lesson:
#21: “The Second Coming and the Millennium”
Pg 249
Taught by: Della Olson

Nov 23rd’s Lesson:
Ensign: TBA
Taught by:
Beulah Stever

Nov 30th - Bishopric
Joint with Priesthood

Calendar & Enrichment Activities (in pink)

Dates to Remember
Every Tues. & Thurs. walking at MUHS track - 7:30 p.m. - Come Joing Us!
Nov 15 DI Pod Drop Off 8:00 am
Nov 11 Lunch Bunch
Nov 16 Stake Fireside Youth 7pm-stake building
Nov 17 6:00 pm Single Adult Potluck
Nov 18 RS Activity “Let’s Talk Turkey” 6:30 pm, at the church
Nov 20 RS Service Activity - Fleece Lap Quilts and Walker Caddies for Infinia, at the church
Nov 19 Night in Excellence (Miss YW pageant)
Nov 22 Bishop’s Shopping Event
Nov 27 Thanksgiving
Dec 2 RS Enrichment 6pm (Infinia visit & Dinner)
Dec 7 6:00 PM MT First Presidency Christmas Devotional
Dec 13 Ward Christmas Party
Dec 20 DI Pod Drop Off 8:00 am
Dec 31 7:00 pm New Years Eve Youth Dance

November Birthdays

01 Frances Clark
03 Sara Sanchez
04 Betty Hendrickson
04 Desiree McDowell
13 Monik Conway
17 Tina Lechner
18 Myrna Hawley
18 Darlene Parson
24 Janice Lay
28 Ann Willoughby
28 Amber Lee Brown
29 Patricia Allred
30 Maggi Burkhart
30 Veronica Ashton

Did you know?

Measuring Cups
Before you pour sticky substances into a measuring cup, fill with hot water. Dump out the hot water, but don’t dry the cup. Next, add your ingredient, such as peanut butter, and watch how easily it comes right out.

Recipe of the Month

Turtle Pumpkin Pie

¼ cup plus 2 Tbsp caramel ice cream topping divided
1 Honey Maid Graham Pie Crust
½ cup plus 2 Tbsp. Planters pecan Pieces, divided
1 cup cold milk
2 pkg (3.4 oz. each) Jell-o Vanilla Instant Pudding
1 cup canned pumpkin
1 tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp. ground nutmeg
1 tub (8 oz.) Cool Whip Whipped Topping, thawed, divided

POUR ¼ cup caramel topping into crust; sprinkle with ½ cup pecans.
BEAT milk, pudding mixes, pumpkin and spices with whisk until blended.
Stir in 1 ½ cups COOL WHIP.
Spread into crust.

REFRIGERATE at least 1 hour.
Top with remaining COOL WHIP, carmel topping and pecans just before serving. (Carmel you can dribble with a fork creating zig-zag line design.)
Makes 10 servings.

Prep: 15 min. plus refrigeration.

Relief Society Enrichment Activity

Who said it can't snow in October?

Thank you, everyone, for coming out and having an evening of fun. We all enjoyed painting, chatting, laughing and snacking. Carol, you did a great job of organizing and having everything ready, so we could all be creative and relax. Everyone brought finger foods and we all had a great time snacking as we worked and visited.

Visiting Teaching Message

October 2008
Gender Is an Essential Characteristic of Eternal Identity and Purpose,” Ensign, Oct 2008, 67
Teach the scriptures and statements that meet the needs of the sisters you visit. Bear testimony of the doctrine. Invite those you teach to share what they have felt and learned.
The First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles: “All human beings—male and female—are created in the image of God. Each is a beloved spirit son or daughter of heavenly parents, and, as such, each has a divine nature and destiny. Gender is an essential characteristic of individual premortal, mortal, and eternal identity and purpose” (“The Family: A Proclamation to the World,” Liahona, Oct. 2004, 49; Ensign, Nov. 1995, 102).
Why Is Gender Essential?
Elder David A. Bednar of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles: “[Gender] in large measure defines who we are, why we are here upon the earth, and what we are to do and become. For divine purposes, male and female spirits are different, distinctive, and complementary. … The unique combination of spiritual, physical, mental, and emotional capacities of both males and females were needed to implement the plan of happiness” (“Marriage Is Essential to His Eternal Plan,” Liahona, June 2006, 51; Ensign, June 2006, 83).
Julie B. Beck, Relief Society general president: “As spirit daughters of God, women ‘received their first lessons in the world of spirits and were prepared to come forth’ (D&C 138:56) on the earth. They were among the ‘noble and great ones’ (D&C 138:55) who ‘shouted for joy’ (Job 38:7) at the creation of the earth because they would be given a physical body with the opportunity to be proven in a mortal sphere (see Abraham 3:25). They wished to work side by side with righteous men to accomplish eternal goals that neither can attain independently. Female roles did not begin on earth, and they do not end here. A woman who treasures motherhood on earth will treasure motherhood in the world to come” (“A ‘Mother Heart,’” Liahona and Ensign, May 2004, 76).
What Can I Do Because of My Role in Heavenly Father’s Plan?
Margaret D. Nadauld, former Young Women general president: “Women of God can never be like women of the world. The world has enough women who are tough; we need women who are tender. There are enough women who are coarse; we need women who are kind. … We have enough women of fame and fortune; we need more women of faith” (“The Joy of Womanhood,” Liahona, Jan. 2001, 18; Ensign, Nov. 2000, 15).
Elder M. Russell Ballard of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles: “The premortal and mortal natures of men and women were specified by God Himself. … [Sometimes women] ask: ‘Is a woman’s value dependent exclusively upon her role as a wife and mother?’ The answer is simple and obvious: No. … Every righteous man and woman has a significant role to play in the onward march of the kingdom of God. …
“… My dear sisters, we believe in you. We believe in and are counting on your goodness and your strength, … And we believe that God’s plan is for you to become queens and to receive the highest blessings any woman can receive in time or eternity” (“Women of Righteousness,” Liahona, Dec. 2002, 36–37; Ensign, Apr. 2002, 66–69).

Visiting Teaching Corner

October -

• A New Month - Make your appointments today!
• If there are any changes, Sister Roske will contact you if it is applicable.
• This months message: Gender Is An Essential Characteristic of Eternal Identity and Purpose.

Lesson Schedule

October:
Oct 5th General Conf
Wasn’t it awesome!

Today’s Lesson:
Oct 12th
#18 "Beyond the Veil: Life in the Eternities”
Pg 217
Taught by: Jan Keim


Oct 19th’s Lesson:
#19: “Stand Fast through the Storms of Life” Pg 227
Taught by: Della Olson


October 26th’s Lesson:
Ensign: “Ask in Faith” By David A. Bednar
Taught by:
Beulah Stever

Calendar & Enrichment Activities (in pink)

Every Tues. & Thurs. walking at MUHS track - 7:30 p.m. - Come Joing Us!
Oct 14 Tues 11:30 a.m. Lunch Bunch at Murphy’s Grill
Oct 18 Sat 8:00 am DI Pod Drop Off
Oct 19 End of Day Light Saving Time (where observed)
Oct 21 Tues 7 pm Ward Temple Recommend Interviews
Oct 21 Cannery
Oct 24 Stake Temple Day
Oct 25 8:00 am Bishop’s DI Shopping Event
Oct 25 Sat, 10:00 am -12:00 pm Primary Practice at the church, Pizza to follow practice.
Oct 26 9:00 am Primary Sacrament Program
Oct 28 RS Activity - Tues, 6:30 p.m. Snowman Craft (location TBA)
Oct 31 5:30 pm Halloween activity at Stake Center

Birthdays

October:

04 Sylvia Patterson
07 Evelyn Larue
09 Barbara Gaylor
09 Billie Jo Hopkins
10 Nadine Shields
11 Erin Willoughby
12 Patricia Ann Lyons
13 Betty Amend
17 Karen Stewart
18 Ruth James
18 Madge Najera
20 Katherine Romig
21 Judy Vermilion
23 Jackie Phillips
24 Mickie Klimes
27 Melanie Coleman
28 Alicia Sorensen

Sidenotes...

The Stake sends their Love and Thanks! Oct 9th Humanitarian Project with the Stake was a success. So many various projects were worked on, and many articles of clothing were donated. Great fun was had by all who participated. Thanks to all sisters who contributed their time and efforts. It is greatly appreciated!

Young Women News:
http://www.cwyoungwomen.blogspot.com/
Adult Singles 31 and up News:
http://cottonwoodsingles.blogspot.com/

Did you know?

Left over Snickers bars from Halloween make a delicious dessert. Simply chop them up with the food chopper. Peel, core and slice a few apples. Place them in a baking dish and sprinkle the chopped candy bars over the apples. Bake at 350 for 15 minutes!!! Serve alone or with vanilla ice cream. Yummm!

Recipe of the Month

Navajo Fry Bread
3 cups flour
3 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp of salt

Mix this together, then add

1 1/2 c. water
3 Tbsp. oil

Hand Mix, adding additional water until dough is sticky. Do this quickly because once the dough is mixed thoroughly you cannot add the additional water.
Keep on kneading until dough is completely mixed and sticky. Keep dough covered with plastic wrap so it doesn’t dry out. Wait about 10 minutes.

Heat oil until hot, almost smoking, regulating the temperature to keep it hot.
Pat out small piece of dough until it’s flat and in the size you want.
Fry in hot Oil, turn over to brown on both sides. Repeat.
Dough will keep for about 1to 2 days in the Fridge.

You can use these for Navajo Tacos, great with burgers as a bun, eat with your eggs or stew, or just spread butter and honey or just butter. Yummmm!

If you missed “In the Kitchen” with Jeralyn – Enjoy!