Merry Christmas!

As it is Christmas Eve, I just wanted to remind everyone that church is only 1 hr tomorrow. (YAY!!!- wait, did I just type that out loud? lol) Anyway it is at 11am at the 108 building. Only Sacrament. I hope that everyone has a beautiful holiday season and that your relationship with the savior grows as we celebrate his birth!

My family just adores Kid History. Here is their newest one, the Christmas one. If you haven't seen episodes 1-6 then please take time to watch them. They are hilarious and our family quotes them on a daily bases.

Sock It to Me!

Our R.S. Christmas Activity is this Fri (dec. 9th) and I guess that there has been some confusion as to the sock exchange. To make it easier- I will include some directions (wink, wink)

Step 1: Go pick out cute, funny, ridiculous, beautiful, fuzzy, colorful, tacky or comfy socks from a store. (depending on your personality) Please don't pay more than $4 or $5. (They really should be new)

Step 2: Bring your socks home and wrap them. Please keep the package unmarked (no name tags)

Note: This is pretty much a white elephant exchange only with socks.

Note: If you would like to participate in the sock exchange but cannot afford an extra pair of sockies right now- then please contact me (Terra Jacobs) or Luetta Monson.

Christmas additonal meeting

Friday, Dec 9 at 7pm at Verna Ruiz's house. There are signups for cinnamon rolls going around and we will have hot cocoa and hear a spiritual message and some beautiful music from Chase Thompson and then do a sock exchange.

* Can wear your jammies

*YW Laurels are invited.

A Chance to Serve in our Community.

If you haven't heard, we have a chance to make a difference in the lives of 70- 100 foster children. Their ages are 12-18 years old. They need to have a special Christmas.
Items that can be donated are:

Stocking hats
Gloves
Socks~ boys and girls, men and women sizes
Hoodie Sweat Shirts~ Men and women sizes/ med & large
Journals
Recipe books~ Girls have requested these
Jewelery ~ For Girls/ bracelets, earrings and necklaces
Gift Cards: Target, Best Buy, iTunes

(Please keep in mind that these teens would like new clothing items that are similar to what other classmates are wearing to school.)

Deadline~ Dec 1st
Please have these into our RS Presidency by then or give to our ward Humanitarian specialist, Lisa Douglas

Don't Forget this Saturday from 9-2pm

The Holidays are upon us!!!

Get ready for them at the
Christmas Preparedness Day
Sat, Nov. 12 from 9-2

If you haven't signed up for any crafts then please come as we will have extras!

Light lunch Provided- Please bring your favorite Pizza topping for a pizza salad.
And don't forget about our AWESOME classes!
(schedule below)

Glue Guns NEEDED!

If you are planning on coming to the Christmas

Preparedness this Saturday at the 108 building, then please bring your glue gun with you!!!!

Saturday Schedule
9- Start crafts (crafts will be open from 9 til 2 in the gym)
9:30- Repurposing with Jen Warnick
10- Gift wrapping with Marcy Butterworth
10:30- "For Giving" with Jan Barron
11am- 12 - work on crafts
12-1 lunch
1-2 finish crafts.

I am excited to get some awesome Christmas gifts made, learning new ideas in the classes and have a good time visiting everyone! Please come!!!

Schedule for Nov. 12th

9- Start crafts (crafts will be open from 9 til 2 in the gym)
9:30- Repurposing with Jen Warnick
10- Gift wrapping with Marcy Butterworth
10:30- "For Giving" with Jan Barron
11am- 12 - work on crafts
12-1 lunch
1-2 finish crafts.

(Make sure you checked out the
 post below this one with the washer necklaces!) 

More of Christmas Preparation Day.

Order forms are starting to roll in for Sat. Nov. 12.

We have decided to make it from 9am- 2pm. We will start classes at 9:30 am. Stay tuned for the classes. (I will be posting those soon).

We will have the crafts in the gym and have that going for the whole time and if you would like to catch a any or all of the classes then you can leave and go to those (not sure which room they will be in yet- maybe R.S. Room or room off of the kitchen).

Also there will be a lunch. Sis. Crook, who is on our R.S. Activities commitee has come up with an idea to make a pizza salad (come on, now you KNOW that got your attention-lol) Anyway, come and join us and bring your favorite Pizza topping.

We also added one more craft to the order form. That is the Washer necklaces. Here is a picture of them. They will be $2.50-$3.50.

(Note- this photo I took off of etsy, but it is pretty similar to what we will be making)

Make sure you sign up so that we can purchase the needed supplies.

Oh! And one last thing- I have been asked if it is okay to just bring gifts or crafts that you need to finish before Christmas. I say YES!!!! We would LOVE to have you come, no matter what you are working on. (Did I say, "LOVE?"- lol)

Christmas Preparation Day.

On Saturday Nov 12, We are having a day to make Christmas Presents from 9 am- 4pm. We are offering 4 things right now.

Subway Art.

(Here are some of the options even though they are hard to see here)

Print only

8x10= $2.00

11x14=$3.00

With Frame
8x10 $7.50
11x14 $8.50

Burlap dry/ Erase Frame
(you can put burlap, scrapbook paper or fabric behind this frame and then write a message on the glass for family or friends to enjoy)
Cost: $3.50Recipe Card Holder
Cost: $2.50

Burlap Wreath
Cost $2.50
Come and make crafts for yourself or for gifts!
If you wanna sign up for something, then please email me at tljwow@aol.com

Cannery Orders......YUM!

Pat Dupuy NEEDS cannery orders by Oct 4th (this tues)

You can call orders in to her at 545- 1277 or email them to her at doopwerc@charter.net

Also~ Jan Barron says: Nix the lentils :( a company bought them all, and they were shipped to Portland.. I feel terrible, but it is what it is! Unless you would like me to hunt the buyer down. Which I do want to do! Sorry to all the ladies..

Jan

Lentils....Yum!

In case you didn't hear Jan Barron's announcement today, I will put it here. (Wink)
Jan has access to dry lentils. If you are interested, then bring Jan a clean, empty food bucket and she will give you a full bucket of dried lentils. She is only asking for donations for the lentils, I believe it was a dollar or two. And then the bucket. If you have any more questions, PLEASE contact Jan at 545-5442!

Reminders

Sisters,
School supplies for the Humanitarian Day Sept 24th can be anything you like for school! However the Pasco School District says Back Packs, Composition Notebooks, and Binders are most needed! These items can be new or gently used!

Thank you!

Also,
Please don't forget to design your quilt square and bring it to our get-together on Sept 15 at 7pm at the church. We have only received 2 quilt squares so far.

Also, I have received this in an email from Lynette Peirce.
There is someone in our ward that could use an extra long single mattress for a hospital bed. Please call me at 545-8823.
Thanks,
Christine Butcher

Also,
Sis. Flores in our ward is in need of a babysitter. Here is what I have received in an email.
"I am going to start working day shift at my work from 6am-2pm.
I would be dropping the kids off around 5:15am. Jared (6) would need to be at school at 9 am and it would just be Jayda (2) until about 2:30pm. $35.00/day
Thanks let me know if you need any additional info."

Jamie
j-meflores@hotmail.com (253)302-7822

Few things from Lynette Pierce.... Stake Humanitarian Specialist

A family in Snake River Ward is moving out of state on Saturday.
They have the following items they are willing to give away to whom
ever can call at 545-9234.

> White Refrigerator
> Black 4-drawer Filing Cabinet
> Wooden Desk
> 2 Entertainment Centers
> 1 Full size Mattress and Box Springs w/metal frame
> 1 Queen size Mattress and Box Springs w/metal frame
> Canning jars and other misc. items



Also~We have a sister who needs a walker!If you have an adult walker that could be donated or borrowed! Please let me know! Thank You!

School Supplies Needed

Dear Sisters, We have received the following email from Lynette Pierce, the Stake Humanitarian Specialist:
(also- we will have a box in rs where you can drop off school materials on Sunday as well.)

As you may have noticed the school supplies are showing up at the stores!!!! So when you see those good deals don't pass them up Buy Them!!! The following items we will donate to the Churches Distribution Center, we will also be donating to our local schools!!!

· unsharpened pencils

· rubber pencil eraser - approximately 1x2 inches

· blunt nosed scissors with metal blades

· pencil sharpener

· straight edge ruler - 12 inches, with metric

· Glued or spiral bound notebooks with lined sheets, 8 x 10 1/2,

or 8 1/2 x 11 inches

· 1 set assorted colored pencils

at least 12 per set, approximately 7 inches long

You do not have to buy everything on the list you can buy 50 pencils & 20 rulers or what ever you would like to donate!!

You can bring by donations to my home any time!! If I am not home you may leave them on my front porch!

We will be having a Stake Relief Society Humanitarian Day on Sept 17th!! This will wrap up our school supply drive!! So mark your calendars it will be from 10am -10pm so you can come and go as needed!!!

We will be working on School Kit Bags (bring your sewing machines), quilts & file folder games!!!

Thanks!
Lynnette Pierce
Stake Humanitarian Specialist
familypierce@charter.net

(PS~ if you need more info for Lynette Pierce, then please contact me at Tljwow@aol.com)

Just Received from Stake Humanitrian Specialist...

Sisters as you know we are trying to help support the churches humanitarian project to make twin & larger size quilts!!

I have been asked about Store purchased Blankets & quilts are they OK to donate to the churches Humanitarian program & the answer is YES!!

Purchased blankets are Ok to Donate as long as they are new! So if you come across a good deal & would like to donate that way instead of making a quilt DO IT!! The cut & tie no sew fleece blankets are not accepted by Salt Lake. I hope this helps! Thanks for all your service!

Emergency Preparedness Activity Tonight!!!!

Don't forget about the Relief Society activity tonight at Jan Barron's house at 7pm. I am sooooo excited to see Jan's kits! She has some great ideas to help us get prepared for emergencies!!!

From Lynette Pierce.... sept 17th Stake Humanitarian Day!

As you may have noticed the school supplies are showing up at the stores!!!! So when you see those good deals don't pass them up Buy Them!!! The following items we will donate to the Churches Distribution Center, we will also be donating to our local schools!!!

· unsharpened pencils

· rubber pencil eraser - approximately 1x2 inches

· blunt nosed scissors with metal blades

· pencil sharpener

· straight edge ruler - 12 inches, with metric

· Glued or spiral bound notebooks with lined sheets, 8 x 10 1/2,

or 8 1/2 x 11 inches

· 1 set assorted colored pencils

at least 12 per set, approximately 7 inches long

You do not have to buy everything on the list you can buy 50 pencils & 20 rulers or what ever you would like to donate!!

You can bring by donations to my home any time!! If I am not home you may leave them on my front porch!

We will be having a Stake Relief Society Humanitarian Day on Sept 17th!! This will wrap up our school supply drive!! So mark your calendars it will be from 10am -10pm so you can come and go as needed!!!

We will be working on School Kit Bags (bring your sewing machines), quilts & file folder games!!!

Thanks!
Lynnette Pierce
Stake Humanitarian Specialist

Pears...

I have just recieved this email from Sis. Monson. She isn't sure who sent it to her, but asked me to post this:

Hi Guys & Gals,

I'm sending this to people I think might be interested. I apologize if you aren't or if you get this more than once.

There is a company looking at bringing an order of pears to distribute in this area. I don't have all the details, but I believe they are from Oregon, they are Bartlett's, will be about 65 cents a pound - depending on how large the order is - and delivered Aug. to Sept. You would need to be available - or find someone who is - to pick them up at a designated time and place.

They asked me to see if there is enough interest to add the Tri-Cities to their route. If you are interested please reply back to me with how many boxes you would intend to purchase. They are about 40 pounds each. I need to know by July 21st and orders and payment will need to be received by Aug. 1st if there are enough boxes ordered.

If we have enough interest then I will collect money - all boxes will be prepaid. Please pass this on to others you know in the area.

Thanks,

If you are interested, then please call Luetta as I don't have any contact info for this person. But who doesn't like pears??? Lol

From Stake Humanitarian Leader.

I just got this email from Lynette Pierce and since we have been successful in the past with helping our sisters through the emails and this blog, I will post it here too.

"I received the following letter if anyone would like to help contact me & I will give you more information!

Lynnette,

Hi, there is a sister in Kennewick who, at the advice of her bishop and stake president has separated from her husband and desperately needs a place to rent. Our place is now rented, so we can't help her. And she would like to live in the West Richland area just so her children don't have to have any more stress by changing schools, but she will move anywhere at this point. She has two children who will be living with her.


Perhaps you could send out an email with just a few words like - Needs to find a place to rent immediately - and then give her name and email.

She explained her situation to me and it's horribly sad."

Thanks!

Emergency Preparedness Activity

Sisters, I am so excited to tell you that on

Thursday, July 28th at 7pm

we will be meeting at Jan Barron's house to learn about some things we can do to get prepared for an emergency. Jan is amazing and her kits are fantastic. We hope to see you there!

Items.

Helping Hands

Another Message from Sis Pierce:

A sister donated a couple new ink cartridges a Black #29 & a #97 tricolor. If you can use these please let me know!

We also have a family who needs a small couch or love seat a recliner and an entertainment center or TV stand.

If you have any of these items available Please let me know!

Few things from Lynette Pierce....

As you know, Lynette Pierce is the Stake RS Humanitarian Specialist. I get emails from her weekly and we have decided to post them here for all to see.
If you are interested, please contact me at tljwow@aol.com and I will give you contact numbers.

1. Home for rent!! Jones are on a mission & their renters are moving out so they need to rent as soon as they can!! If you or someone you know needs a place please let them know!!Thanks!
Home in the country for Rent from July 2011 to July 2012
3300 sq ft - 4 bedroom - 2 bath - office - family room - living room - fully furnished - washer/ dryer - large freezer - two televisions - two computers - piano and organ.
Large family room downstairs - laundry room - two pellet stoves - large yard - trees - garden - fruit trees - $650/month plus electricity.


2. A sister in the stake is trying to help a sister that she VT's. She has a need of some extra beds for the first week in August. They are having a family reunion and would like to borrow some cots or inflatable beds.

3. Childcare is needed for two boys starting this September. Peyton is 3 and Kaden will be 1 in Sept. Childcare is needed for them Wed-Fri 10:00am-4:30pm

4. Melinda Woodward in 10th ward has set up a program with The American Red Cross to help the Woodward family. If you wish to donate blood or platelets, then contact our Red Cross representative and mention 'Clara's Hope' or email me and I will give you Melinda's info to contact her to find out more.

5. Also, I received this email from Lynette a couple of weeks ago and don't know if it has been filled, but will post it just in case there is a need still.
"One of the Dr's I work with needs daycare for her son, he is 10. Her spouse is also a physician. They need someone to come into their home m-fr from 3-7...possibly more hours. A little light housekeeping if necessary. They will reimburse for mileage and any expenses related to activities and care. They are looking for someone a little older that wont have to worry about other children or boyfriends...for example..maybe a retired grandma type or someone who is available during the summer...and they can continue on long term..that would be ideal. Can you put the word out please? Salary is negotiable depending on experience and situation. "


AGAIN, Please Contact me at TLJWOW@AOL.COM and I will give you more info to any of the above chances to serve. Thanks, Terra

Is it June Already?

A Few Things Sisters,

Activity:
June 23 at 7pm at Anita Farrell's House, we will be having a -Bring-Your-Favorite-Dessert-Night.
And we will be playing a game with your Purse. (Yes, the fuller, the better-hehehe)

JOB OP:
Also- I have received this email from The Stake Humanitarian Leader, Lynnette Pierce, about a sister in our own ward, Jamie Flores. This is what she said:
I need to find a new babysitter. My babysitter told me on monday that she is moving back to utah next tuesday. I don't have much time to find a replacement. I would like to have someone come to my house, but I am not going to be too picky with the short notice. I work 2pm-10pm on a rotating schedule. I would basically need someone from 1:30-10:30. My kids are 6 and 2. I pay $35.00/day.
Since I don't feel comfortable putting her personal info on this blog, if you can help, then please email me at TLJWOW@aol.com and I will pass it on.

Service:
Salt Lake is in desparate need of twin and full size quilts. We are working on setting up a session for tying a quilt(s), but in the meantime are asking for donations. We will appreciate anything that you can give, but are in need of large pieces to be either a top or bottom of a twin or full quilt. Please Bring to Church on Sunday or Contact a member of the RS Presidency.

Also, I was reading on the Woodward Blog about an update on sweet little Clara and came across a request from Natasha. She is asking for pictures of the families that are praying for Clara to be sent to her, so that she may compose a scrapbook full of the families that are praying for this beautiful little girl. To find out more about this, please read HERE.

A special fast

Tomorrow, (sunday) if you are able, our ward and 3rd ward will hold a special fast for
two year old Clara Woodward and her family. She is the daughter of Brian and
Natasha Woodward and was recently diagnosed with a very aggressive childhood
cancer. She is in Spokane receiving radiation and chemotherapy.
Our prayers are a way we can spiritually comfort, love and support the Woodward family.


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RS Birthday Night!

We had a Fabulous time at our RS Birthday Dinner. In case you missed it, (or if you want to relive the fun) I posted some pics from that night (sorry it took so long, our hard- drive crashed and I am just now catching up on projects)

We are planning another super fun night. Keep June 9th open, Ladies!

Cannery Cancelled.

We will not be going to the cannery on May 7th. Our date was cancelled due to some new shelving being added to the cannery. We will notify everyone when we do make another date to attend. Thanks!

Cannery Reminder.

This is a reminder that Pasco 8th Ward has an appointment at the Dry Pack Cannery on May 7, 2011 at 9am. Please have everyone arrive 10 minutes early so that the session can start on time. Please email or call in you order by April 30th to Sis Dupuy. Please use the order form from providentliving.org so that it is the most up to date (prices changed on April 4th). You can download the order form HERE. (If you would like to email Sis. Dupuy, but don't have her email, please leave a comment on this blog and I will get back to you.) Thanks!

Tonight!

The Relief Society Dinner is Tonight!!!

at 6pm

at the 108 Building

*Remember to bring your gift bag with 3 of your favorite things (for the gift exchange)

*Remember to bring any toppings that you signed up for!

Hope to see ya' there!!!!

Talent Survey!

Please Look for the talent survey sheets to be filled out and returned. We wanna know what you can do, what you like to do and what you can teach. If you haven't got one already, please get one from a member of the R.S. Presidency.

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Also- Sign-ups are also going around for the RS Birthday dinner. We are having a salad bar and a potato bar. Keep an eye out for them.

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And- don't forget to fill your cellophane bag that you got on Sunday with 3 of your favorite things to be in a gift exchange. If you haven't received one yet, we will be passing them out again this Sunday.

My Favorite Things

The R.S. Birthday Dinner will be on

Thurday, April 21st

at 6pm

at the 108 building

It will be just the ladies (sorry Brothers). As we are still getting to know each other, the theme will be called, "My favorite Things." We will be passing out celophane bags for each sister to put 3 of her favorite (inexpensive) things into for a gift exchange. We will also be having a salad bar and potato bar too. Sign-ups will be passed around on Sunday (the one after Conference) to bring toppings (for salad and potatoes) to the dinner. I think it will be a fun night!!! Hope to see ya' there!!!

Conference Weekend

If you are like me, your kids need all the help that they can get during General Conference.(and I would like to keep what little sanity I have left, please...lol) My kiddos LOVE the coloring packet ideas. I just found ideas like THIS and THIS and THIS that I thought are awesome too!!!!And HERE is a list of a bunch of ideas! If anyone tries one (or some) let me know!!(Wink, wink)

Last Sat. Brunch was super fun!

Thanks to all those who attended the brunch at my (Sis Jacobs') house on Saturday. It was great to meet new people (and eat yummy food!) I didn't get any pics of the brunch to post- (something I will learn to do) ~but in the mean-time, did you know that if you make a cake mix (and mix it according to the directions on the box) and put it in a hot waffle iron- you can make cake waffles?!?! They come out a little more soft and spongy than regular waffles- but waaaaay sweeter (cuz they're cake-lol). You can really play around with flavors and such. Butter Pecan tastes like it has syrup already in it. (Note: Don't use Angel Food Cake unless you want to destroy your waffle iron). For toppings, you can use ice cream, fruit, frosting or icing, (and probably syrup if you really want to).

Have a great Day!