O Come All Ye Faithful

Join us on December 9, 2009 at 6:30 in the evening for a Progressive Dinner to welcome in the holiday season.
Our evening will begin at the Berquist’s home, 10802 Bozzolo Street, Caparola Subdivision, Gate Code 1234. We will then move on to the
Nelson's home (10876 Bozzolo) for the main dish and then conclude our evening at the Glick's home (5891 Rothbury, Glenhaven Subdivision) for dessert
and caroling. Come join in the holiday spirit with wonderful friends and food.

Presidency Message

In such difficult economic times it can sometimes lead us to feel like we are surrounded in hardship. We can sometimes lose focus and find ourselves seeing more of what we don't have rather than all that we are blessed with. This month it seems particularly appropriate to refocus our thoughts on being thankful. In his talk "Attitude of Gratitude," President Monson said, "We can lift ourselves, and others as well, when we refuse to remain in the realm of negative thoughts and cultivate within our hearts an attitude of gratitude." With a heart full of gratitude we find reasons to not only give thanks daily, but also to look for ways to serve and help others to feel this same way. Serving others is the best way to show our gratitude to our Heavenly Father. Let us start our month of Thanksgiving... giving thanks to our Father in Heaven and giving service to those around us! Yes...it is a challenge!!! Gird up your loins sisters and do it with me!

--Becky Brown

November is Noodle Month!

Did you know that a family of 4 (2 adults, 2 children) needs to store about 100 lbs. of noodles for a one year supply? Cannery prices spaghetti (16.25/25 lbs.) .65 cents a pound. Macaroni (13.45/20 lbs.) .67 cents a pound. Do you have enough?

Make the Cannery a priority this month!

Monday, November 30th 11-1

If anyone is interested in going to the Pumpkin Patch (located on Rainbow) on October 22nd contact Kristi Larsen. They have a co-op preschool that is trying to get the group rate, but they need 10 children. The time slot is from 11-12 in the morning and the cost is $5 which includes unlimited bouncy slide, small pumpkin and a coloring book. Please contact her as soon as possible at 361-6517.

Cost Cutting Corner

Helpful hints to help you stash your cash!

Time to put away the summer clothes and get ready for Fall. Did you know there is a great kids clothing and baby gear consignment store on 6705 S. Eastern Ave, Las Vegas 89119. No entry fee and open to the public. See the link under "Thrify Times" on our blog site.

October is Oat Month!

Practical Preparedness Pointers

Did you know that a family of 4 (2 adults, 2 children) needs to store 75 lbs. of oats for a one year supply? Did you know that to purchase 75 lbs. of oats from the church Cannery only costs you $22.50? It would cost you a lot more to take that same family to the movies ONE TIME than provide an entire YEAR worth of oats for your family! Make the cannery a priority this month!

Cannery Date: Wednesday, October 28th from 11-1

Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

USE YOUR FOOD STORAGE! Both oats and wheat from your long term storage are in this great recipe.

1 c. butter
1 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 t. vanilla
1 1/2 c. flour (try wheat flour)
1 t. baking soda
1 t. cinnamon
1/2 t. salt
3 c. oats (or quick oats)
1 c. raisins

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cream butter and sugars. Add eggs and vanilla. Combine flour, soda, cinnamon and salt. Mix well. Add oats and raisins, combine thoroughly. Bake for 10-12 minutes. Longer if you like them crispy.

October Presidency Message

PRESIDENCY’S MESSAGE

“Learning to endure times of disappointment, suffering, and sorrow is part of on the job training. These experiences while often difficult to bear at the time, are precisely the kind of experiences that stretch our understanding, build our character, and increase our compassion for others.”
Joseph B. Wirthlin

It is in these times that we grow the most. I bear testimony that God lives. He has set a path for each of us to polish and perfect us. I testify that the Savior lives. His atonement makes it possible for us to be purified as we learn to keep the commandments, big or small. I know from my own experience that He can and will give us strength to rise above our trials.

Sister Tana Nelson

PRESIDENCY MESSAGE

“I am convinced that distractions and discouragement are some of Satan’s most effective tools. He finds ways to help us make excuses about why we can’t do this or that. He gets us involved in wasting our time and resources in things that lead us away from improving our lives and developing our talents. He blurs our focus by diverting our attention. This can happen to the very best of you.” Donald L. Staheli, Ensign, Feb 2009.

We must stay attentive to the purpose of our life on earth. It is so easy to get distracted yet it is critical to our salvation that we remain focused. Here are three specific ideas to help us remain focused.

• Set aside a quiet moment in your day, every day, for personal study and revelation.
• Pray for the Spirit to get you back on track when you start to drift or get discouraged.
• Listen when the Prophet speaks: attend the Relief Society Broadcast on September 26th.

Our allotment of time here on earth is short, let us strive to make the most of it!

-Sister Carrie Pingel
Relief Society President

Montessori Preschool Open

There is a new Montessori Preschool here in Southern Highlands!

Contact: Lacie Tidwell

(702) 858-1800

lacie_tidwell@yahoo.com

mslaciesmontessori.blogspot.com

New Ward Babies

Lucy May

The Berquist family welcomed their new daughter on August 11. She was 6 lbs 9oz and 18-3/4 inches.

Tess Jane

The Boulant family welcomed their new daughter on July 20th. She was 8lbs 5oz and 18 inches.

Presidency Message

“But charity is the pure love of Christ, and it endureth forever; and whoso is found possessed of it at the last day, it shall be well with him.” Moroni 7:47

As we continue to learn of Christ through the scriptures and life experiences our souls are strengthened. Our hearts tend to be opened and our desire to become more like Christ becomes stronger.

We feel the love that Christ has for us, which in return gives us a desire to love others.

One of the ways we can show love is by serving willingly. In order to do this we should pray earnestly and opportunities will be opened to us through the Spirit.

Our service should be selfless, quiet, full of love and our hearts should continually ponder on that without charity we ourselves have nothing.

-Sister Shawna Pay
Relief Society Secretary

WARD TEMPLE NIGHT

Ward Temple Night
Friday, August 7th
7:00pm

Christa's Farewell Baby Shower

Harbach Farewell-"Greet and Treat"

Come gather for a "Greet and Treat"
As we bid farewell to
The Harbach Family
Sunday, July 19th at 6:00pm
Cultural Hall

Compassionate Service-Wednesday, July15th @ 10am

Who is invited? Anyone in need of blessings
When is it? Wednesday July 15th from 10-noon
Where is it? Sonja Glick's home: 5891 Rothbury Avenue (Glenhaven Subdivision)
What will we do? Prepare & assemble Compassionate Service Dinners
Kids welcome? Absolutely!

Sonja Glick has graciously volunteered to let us use her home, recipes and cooking supplies to put together some dinners to have on hand for families in the ward with compassionate service needs. We need helping hands of all types to get these meals assembled. We also need a few more ingredients like: ground beef, chicken broth, sour cream, black beans, taco sauce, shredded cheese, salsa, pasta, heavy duty aluminum foil, pie crusts, 9x13 foil pans, eggs, and corn tortillas to name a few :)

Contact Carrie Pingel if you are able to bring any supplies.
Thanks!

Missionary Service

The Missionaries in our Ward would love to serve. They can paint, do yard work, help with house hold jobs, etc. They are available to serve on Wednesday and Friday mornings. Please contact them at 466-8956.

July Birthdays!

Happy Birthday to You!!!
Megan Beals-July 4th
Sheila McGuire-July 5th
Alicia Baker-July 8th
Alison Memmott-July 10th
Sandra Talbot-July 16th
Shawna Pay-July 17th
Taeko Thompson-July 18th
Addie Stone-July 19th
Brenda Eichelberger-July 21st
Trina Fonua-July 26th

Pre-school CO-OP Group

Kristi Larsen would like to put together a preschool CO-OP group. This would involve a group of parents taking turns with hosting a 2 1/2 hour preschool class in their home with a small group of children. If you are interested please contact Kristi Larsen at 361-6517 or kjoy1124@yahoo.com

New Ward Babies

Brody Michael
Shaun, Nicole, Presley, and Emmy welcomed their new baby brother into their family on Friday, May 15th at 2:16pm. He was 8lbs. 7oz and 19 inches long. Mommy did fantastic. They are both resting and doing great.

Rocco David

Mark, Chrissy, and Teo have a new baby boy. Rocco David joined their family on April 24th at 7:45am. He was 5lbs. and 2oz. and 18 inches long. Mom and Baby are doing GREAT! Teo is very excited about his new baby brother. Congratulations!

Ward Activity

Yak and Snack
Ward Activity
Saturday, May 30th
5:30pm
at Goett Park
on Southern Highlands Pkwy
**PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN MEAT TO BBQ**

D. I Drive

D.I. Drive This Saturday and Sunday
Container is located at the Warm Springs Building.

Mormon Helping Hands

Mormon Helping Hands
NV Blind Center
Thursday, May 14th at 5:30pm
Volunteers Needed!
Contact the Bishop or Roslyn Ceci

Recipe Group

Recipe Group is meeting this Wednesday, the 29th
at Tracy Brigida's Home
(11211 Dolcetto Dr. in Toscana Vineyards)
6:30pm
Please bring a main dish and about 10 copies of your recipe to share with the group.

See you there!

Southern Highlands Sock Hop

Come Support the Young Women's Program
50's Camp Fundraiser
Date: Saturday, April 18th
Time: 6pm
Place: Church Gym

Bring the whole family and a dessert!
Family photos provided by Angela Mildon.
Pot-luck Dinner-Please Sing-up
Cupcake Walk
Karaoke Auction
Swing Dancing
Dessert Auction

We'll have a Rockin' Good Time!

Relief Society Birthday Dinner

Appetizer Recipes

Here are some delicious recipes from February's Recipe Group.

Stuffed Mushroom
20 Mushrooms
1/2 lb. hot or sweet sausage
1/4 lb. cheese of your choice
Stuff mushrooms with sausage and top with cheese.
Bake at 325 for 10 minutes

Brie with Caramel and Pecans
2 8oz. wheels of brie cheese
1 package soft caramels
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 small package of pecans
3 apples cut up for dipping
water crackers for dipping
Directions:
Melt caramel and cream in a saucepan. Pour melted caramel over the Brie. Wait until caramel cools slightly. Use apples and crackers for dipping.

Mini Pigs-in-a-Blanket
Ingredients:
Little smokie sausages
crescent rolls
Parmesan cheese
garlic powder
Directions:
Preheat oven according to directions on crescent roll package. Unroll, but leave intact 2 triangles of crescent rolls. Pinch seam together and cut lengthwise into 5 strips and then cross-wise to make 10 strips. Roll each trip around one sausage and place in baking pan that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking oil. Sprinkle each pig with Parmesan and garlic salt. Bake according to crescent roll package directions.

New Ward Babies

The Twins Have Arrived!
Lilly 4 lbs. and 13 ounces and 18 inches
Crew Mark 6 lbs. and 1 ounce and 19 inches
Congratulations Allyson and Shawn!



Baby Girl has Arrived!

Isabella Mia
7 lbs. and 11 ounces and 19.5 inches
Congratulations Mao and Cathy!

Yummy Chicken Dinner!

Grilled Chicken Breasts with Fire Roasted Tomato Sauce Roasted Zucchini with Oregano and Lemon

Ingredients
-Cooking Spray
-8 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
-salt
-black pepper
-12 Roma tomatoes, halved
-4 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise
-1 lemon, juice and zest
-1 teaspoon dried oregano
-2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
-2 teaspoons hot sauce
-1 teaspoon chili powder

Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Coat 2 large baking sheets with cooking spray.
Season chicken with salt and pepper and place on prepared baking sheet. Arrange tomatoes on second baking sheet. Arrange zucchini next to tomatoes, flesh side up. Season tomatoes and zucchini with salt and pepper. Season zucchini with lemon juice, lemon zest and oregano. Place everything in the oven and roast 30 minutes.

In blender, combine 6 roasted tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, hot sauce, and chili powder. Process until smooth. Serve 4 chicken breast halves with this meal, smothered in roasted tomato sauce. Serve half of the zucchini and reserve the extra chicken , tomatoes and zucchini for other meals.

Ward Valentine's Social

Valentine's Day Social

Friday, February 13, 2009
6:30 in the evening
At the Church Building
Games and Activities
Bring the whole family!
Desserts will be served!

Smith's Deals

Here are some GREAT Smith's Deals

Whole Chicken-$0.59 per pound
Seedless Grapes-$0.89 per pound
Milk-3 for $6

Temple Trip

My Dear sisters I would like to invite you to meet with the Lord this saturday at 5pm. Come and feel his love, peace and guidence. If you need a ride please let me know, I can come and pick you up or we can meet at my house at 4pm. Thanks Yoahnna Newell 492-9066

Need some Extra Help?

Faifua is available to work for those sisters who need a little extra help. Whether it is to run errands, clean the house, go to the store, or help with the kids. She is available on Tuesdays and Wednesdays all day and Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9:30am to 1:00pm. She is a wonderful person and is only charging $10 dollars an hour. You can contact Faifua at 401-6255.

Massage!

Tia has recently finished massage therapy school and would love to provide complimentary services for those interested, tips are much appreciated. You can contact Tia at 401-6255.

Relief Society Board Meeting-Changed!

For those of you on the Relief Society Board, the meeting has been changed from January 29th to Wednesday, January 28th at 7pm at Carrie Pingel's home. See you all there!

Homemade Marshmallows

Homemade Marshmallows

.75-oz unflavored gelatin (3 envelopes of Knox gelatin)

1/2 cup cold water

2 cups granulated sugar

2/3 cups light corn syrup

1/4 cup water

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Line 9 x 9-inch pan with plastic wrap and lightly oil it. Set aside.In the bowl of an electric mixer, sprinkle gelatin over 1/2 cup cold water. Soak for about 10 minutes. Meanwhile, combine sugar, corn syrup and 1/4 cup water in a small saucepan. Bring the mixture to a rapid boil and boil hard for 1 minute.Pour the boiling syrup into soaked gelatin and turn on the mixer, using the whisk attachment, to high speed. Add the salt and beat for 12 minutes. After 12 minutes, add in the vanilla extract beat to incorporate.Scrape marshmallow into the prepared pan and spread evenly (Lightly greasing your hands and the spatula helps a lot here). Take another piece of lightly oiled plastic wrap and press lightly on top of the marshmallow, creating a seal. Let mixture sit for a few hours, or overnight, until cooled and firmly set.In a shallow dish, combine equal parts cornstarch and confectioners’ sugar. Remove marshmallow from pan and cut into equal pieces with scissors (the best tool for the job) or a chef’s knife. Dredge each piece of marshmallow in confectioners’ sugar mixture.Store in an airtight container.

Thanks Brandi for sending us this recipe.

Primary Activity- "My Eternal Family is a Treasure"

Sisters don't forget about the Primary Family Picnic Activity this Saturday @ 10:30am. Bring sandwiches for your family and be prepared for a fun time!

Happy New Year

Happy New Year Sisters! We would like to remind all of you that Sacrament Meeting begins this Sunday @ 11am.