Monday, September 10, 2012
Cinnamon Roll Recipe
This recipe will not be available on the blog. However, if you would like a copy of the recipe you can get one at church from a member of the RS presidency.
Sausage Breakfast Casserole Recipe
1/2-1 pound sausage
1 package crescent rolls
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
5 eggs
1/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place a skillet over medium heat and add the sausage. Break up the sausage as it cooks, letting it brown completely. Unroll the crescent rolls and spread them out in the bottom of a 9x13 pan, pressing the seams together to make one large sheet of dough. Spread the sausage over the dough. Sprinkle the cheese on top of the sausage. In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs with the milk, oregano, salt, and pepper. Pour the egg mixture over the top of the casserole. Bake at 400 degrees for 15-20 minutes until the crust is golden and the eggs are set.
1 package crescent rolls
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
5 eggs
1/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place a skillet over medium heat and add the sausage. Break up the sausage as it cooks, letting it brown completely. Unroll the crescent rolls and spread them out in the bottom of a 9x13 pan, pressing the seams together to make one large sheet of dough. Spread the sausage over the dough. Sprinkle the cheese on top of the sausage. In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs with the milk, oregano, salt, and pepper. Pour the egg mixture over the top of the casserole. Bake at 400 degrees for 15-20 minutes until the crust is golden and the eggs are set.
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
Lesson Synopsis 9/2/12
RELIEF SOCIETY
SEPTEMBER 2, 2012
Forget Me Not, by President Dieter F. Uchtdorf
President Uchtdorf likened the petals of the forget-me-not flower to five things we should remember.
1) Forget not to be patient with yourself.
We do not have to be perfect
Different phases in our life allow us to accomplish things deemed important. Doing more requires time.
2) Forget not the difference between a good sacrifice and a foolish sacrifice.
Commit time and energy to do those things that matter most.
3) Forget not to be happy now.
"Recognize what is important and live for that."
Discover the beauty and sweetness of everyday moments.
4) Forget not the why of the gospel.
5) Forget not that Heavenly Father loves you.
We are His children. He loves us.
SEPTEMBER 2, 2012
Forget Me Not, by President Dieter F. Uchtdorf
President Uchtdorf likened the petals of the forget-me-not flower to five things we should remember.
1) Forget not to be patient with yourself.
We do not have to be perfect
Different phases in our life allow us to accomplish things deemed important. Doing more requires time.
2) Forget not the difference between a good sacrifice and a foolish sacrifice.
Commit time and energy to do those things that matter most.
3) Forget not to be happy now.
"Recognize what is important and live for that."
Discover the beauty and sweetness of everyday moments.
4) Forget not the why of the gospel.
5) Forget not that Heavenly Father loves you.
We are His children. He loves us.
Monday, September 3, 2012
Super Saturday
Super Saturday will be on Saturday, Sept 8 from 9 AM-12 PM. We will be serving breakfast at 9 AM followed by a free craft. We will be making tile coasters. Papers will provided but if you would like to personalize with your own paper or pictures, you will need to bring 4, 4 x 4 pictures. There will be 2 mini classes from 10-11 AM followed by "how to make cinnamon rolls" class. Come for all or part of the morning, whatever your schedule allows. There will not be a nursery.
Dry Pack Canner
Sister Ferguson will have the dry pack canner at her house from Tuesday Sept 11-Tuesday Sept 18. Please contact her if you are interested in using the canner as she needs to know how many cans to pick up. You can can anything that is dryer than brown sugar. Another fun idea for canning is your 72 hour kit.
Monday, August 27, 2012
Lesson Synopsis 8/26/12
RELIEF SOCIETY
AUG. 26, 2012
HOW TO OBTAIN REVELATION AND INSPIRATION FOR YOUR PERSONAL LIFE
May 2012 Ensign, by Elder Richard G. Scott
Portions of the talk are included in this weeks blog.
Why does the Lord want us to pray to Him and to ask? Because that is how revelation is received. The Holy Ghost communicates information we need to guide us in our mortal journey. When it is crisp and clear and essential, it warrants the title of revelation. When it is a series of promptings to guide us step by step to a worthy objective, for the purpose of this message, it is inspiration.
President Spencer W. Kimball after long and continued supplication to the Lord regarding the priesthood to all worthy men in the Church, received a revelation that the time had arrived for all to be included. President Joseph F. Smith said, "I believe we move and have our being in the presence of heavenly messengers and of heavenly beings." Relationships can be strengthened through the veil with people we know and love. That is done by our determined effort to continually do what is right.
One of the great lessons that each of us needs to learn is to ask. Yielding to emotions such as anger or hurt or defensiveness will drive away the Holy Ghost. Loud, inappropriate laughter will offend the Spirit. Another enemy to revelation comes from exaggeration or loudness in what is stated. Spiritual communication can be enhanced by good health practices (exercise, adequate sleep, good eating habits). We will live for our appointed life span. However, we can improve both the quality of service and our well-being by making careful, appropriate choices.
Revelation can also be given in a dream when there is an almost imperceptible transition from sleep to wakefulness. In a dream He may make revelation both easier to understand and more likely to touch our hearts by teaching us through someone we love and respect. Inspiration carefully recorded shows God that His communications are sacred to us. Such recording of direction of the Spirit should be protected from loss or intrusion by others. We can be taught from on high by keeping the commandments.
One must be mentally and physically clean and have purity of intent so that the Lord can inspire. For spirituality to grow stronger and more available, it must be planted in a righteous environment. Humility is a fertile soil where spirituality grows and produces inspiration to know what to do. In the process of helping others, the Lord can piggyback directions for our own benefit.
Two indicators that a feeling or prompting comes from God are that it produces peace in your heart and a quiet, warm feeling. The more closely you follow divine guidance, the greater will be your happiness here and for eternity - moreover, the more abundant your progress and capacity to serve. The disposition to do right brings peace of mind and happiness. Should choices be wrong, they can be rectified through repentance.
Communication with our Father in Heaven is not a trivial matter. It is a sacred privilege. It is based upon eternal, unchanging principles. We receive help from our Father in Heaven in response to our faith, obedience, and the proper use of agency.
AUG. 26, 2012
HOW TO OBTAIN REVELATION AND INSPIRATION FOR YOUR PERSONAL LIFE
May 2012 Ensign, by Elder Richard G. Scott
Portions of the talk are included in this weeks blog.
Why does the Lord want us to pray to Him and to ask? Because that is how revelation is received. The Holy Ghost communicates information we need to guide us in our mortal journey. When it is crisp and clear and essential, it warrants the title of revelation. When it is a series of promptings to guide us step by step to a worthy objective, for the purpose of this message, it is inspiration.
President Spencer W. Kimball after long and continued supplication to the Lord regarding the priesthood to all worthy men in the Church, received a revelation that the time had arrived for all to be included. President Joseph F. Smith said, "I believe we move and have our being in the presence of heavenly messengers and of heavenly beings." Relationships can be strengthened through the veil with people we know and love. That is done by our determined effort to continually do what is right.
One of the great lessons that each of us needs to learn is to ask. Yielding to emotions such as anger or hurt or defensiveness will drive away the Holy Ghost. Loud, inappropriate laughter will offend the Spirit. Another enemy to revelation comes from exaggeration or loudness in what is stated. Spiritual communication can be enhanced by good health practices (exercise, adequate sleep, good eating habits). We will live for our appointed life span. However, we can improve both the quality of service and our well-being by making careful, appropriate choices.
Revelation can also be given in a dream when there is an almost imperceptible transition from sleep to wakefulness. In a dream He may make revelation both easier to understand and more likely to touch our hearts by teaching us through someone we love and respect. Inspiration carefully recorded shows God that His communications are sacred to us. Such recording of direction of the Spirit should be protected from loss or intrusion by others. We can be taught from on high by keeping the commandments.
One must be mentally and physically clean and have purity of intent so that the Lord can inspire. For spirituality to grow stronger and more available, it must be planted in a righteous environment. Humility is a fertile soil where spirituality grows and produces inspiration to know what to do. In the process of helping others, the Lord can piggyback directions for our own benefit.
Two indicators that a feeling or prompting comes from God are that it produces peace in your heart and a quiet, warm feeling. The more closely you follow divine guidance, the greater will be your happiness here and for eternity - moreover, the more abundant your progress and capacity to serve. The disposition to do right brings peace of mind and happiness. Should choices be wrong, they can be rectified through repentance.
Communication with our Father in Heaven is not a trivial matter. It is a sacred privilege. It is based upon eternal, unchanging principles. We receive help from our Father in Heaven in response to our faith, obedience, and the proper use of agency.
Sunday, August 19, 2012
Lesson Synopsis 8/19/12
RELIEF SOCIETY
August 19, 2012
Teachings of Presidents of the Church: George Albert Smith
Chapter 15, pg. 157
ADVANCING THE WORK OF THE LORD
Church membership has grown from six members to over 14 million. President George Albert Smith believed new technologies would further the Lord's work with aviation allowing travel assignments to be more easily fulfilled, and radio and television allowing a greater audience to hear God's word. Today we have satellites making dissemination of church news, messages, and conferences available worldwide. President Smith believed these inventions were blessings from the Lord if used in righteousness.
There is ample opportunity for every member to participate in the work of the Lord. It is the responsibility of each church member to promote the work of the Lord. President Smith said, "I must carry that part of the load that the Lord places upon me, and if I shirk, then I realize that I forfeit the blessing that would come to me by obedience to the commandments of our Father. It is a slothful servant who waits until he is commanded in all things." (D&C 58: 26, 27). Many who hold positions in the Church believe that once they carry out their special obligation, their work is done. We are expected to conduct ourselves each day as Latter-day Saints in the broadest meaning and act as servants of the Lord in every deed. Those who fail to keep covenants lose the Spirit of the Lord, and then begin to wonder what will become of Zion. "Whenever you are doing your full duty, you will know, as you know that you live, that it is our Father's work, and that he will bring it off triumphant."
Opposition will not stop the progress of the Church because it is the work of God, not of man. The Church has had much opposition, but it continues to gather choice spirits who have lived in such a way that they could comprehend the truth. This is God's work. Heavenly Father is ready to pour out His blessings on us today.
God adjusts conditions in the world so that His work can spread throughout the earth. the message of the latter days shall be heard. By the power of His might He will level the conditions of this world and humble the children of men until they are repentant and willing to listen to the truths that He requires us to teach in the world. Zion will rise and shine, and will become the glory of the whole earth, the Lord God of Israel has so decreed.
August 19, 2012
Teachings of Presidents of the Church: George Albert Smith
Chapter 15, pg. 157
ADVANCING THE WORK OF THE LORD
Church membership has grown from six members to over 14 million. President George Albert Smith believed new technologies would further the Lord's work with aviation allowing travel assignments to be more easily fulfilled, and radio and television allowing a greater audience to hear God's word. Today we have satellites making dissemination of church news, messages, and conferences available worldwide. President Smith believed these inventions were blessings from the Lord if used in righteousness.
There is ample opportunity for every member to participate in the work of the Lord. It is the responsibility of each church member to promote the work of the Lord. President Smith said, "I must carry that part of the load that the Lord places upon me, and if I shirk, then I realize that I forfeit the blessing that would come to me by obedience to the commandments of our Father. It is a slothful servant who waits until he is commanded in all things." (D&C 58: 26, 27). Many who hold positions in the Church believe that once they carry out their special obligation, their work is done. We are expected to conduct ourselves each day as Latter-day Saints in the broadest meaning and act as servants of the Lord in every deed. Those who fail to keep covenants lose the Spirit of the Lord, and then begin to wonder what will become of Zion. "Whenever you are doing your full duty, you will know, as you know that you live, that it is our Father's work, and that he will bring it off triumphant."
Opposition will not stop the progress of the Church because it is the work of God, not of man. The Church has had much opposition, but it continues to gather choice spirits who have lived in such a way that they could comprehend the truth. This is God's work. Heavenly Father is ready to pour out His blessings on us today.
God adjusts conditions in the world so that His work can spread throughout the earth. the message of the latter days shall be heard. By the power of His might He will level the conditions of this world and humble the children of men until they are repentant and willing to listen to the truths that He requires us to teach in the world. Zion will rise and shine, and will become the glory of the whole earth, the Lord God of Israel has so decreed.
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