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.