Christmas Tree Recycling

Christmas Tree Recycling

For those who celebrated the holidays by decorating a live tree, Howard County has several options for recycling and/or disposal. More information can be found at

http://www.co.ho.md.us/DPW/winter.htm

Service-Cooking Turkey

We have a family needing your love and a turkey cooked 1st week of January. Turkey provided. If you would like to serve in this way please contact Sister Chey Brower."

Ward Christmas Activity On Friday at 7pm

Ward Christmas Activity

THIS Friday, December 17^th 2010 7:00pm

“A DECREE OF TAXATION”

Please bring a canned good to donate.

‘Bring a covering for your family to rest on as there may not be room in the Inn.

Courtesy of the magnificent Caesar Augustus, a light repast (meal) will be available in open market in Bethlehem.’

Looks like it will be an enjoyable evening ala Bethlehem! See you Friday evening!

Looking to rent?

Sister Searle, a seminary teacher from the Ellicott City ward is looking to rent a room. Here is a message she has send to sister Campora:

"Do you know of anyone that is looking to rent an unfurnished room or basement in their home? I have been looking for a place to move and so far my options have all fallen through. I need to move out soon, very soon.... "

Please, contact Sister Olga Campora if you have a place to rent.

C2 Women's Group (Playgroup)

Hi Everyone,

Hope you had a lovely Thanksgiving holiday and are enjoying the Christmas festivities. Danelle DeGraw has kindly offered her house this week for play group. This is especially wonderful considering how cold it's been outside! Thank you thank you, Danelle!

We'll plan on meeting at her house from 10 to noon. Please email if you need her address.

Hope to see you all there! All women are welcome to attend! And so are kids!

Welcome!

We'd like to welcome new sisters Robin Mikolyski and Helen Zundel! Welcome to our ward!

RS Christmas Dinner

Sisters;

What a wonderful and special time we had last night! Please, share the joy of Christmas spirit with the rest of the sisters who couldn't join us last night. We're looking forward to see you on Sunday!If you wish to have a picture which sister Campora took with you last night at the RS Christmas dinner, please, contact her. She would be happy to send it to you via email. Have a happy day and we're looking forward to see you this Sunday.

C2 RS Presidency.

FAMILY in NEED -Household Items and toddler items

This is from Sister Hernandez:

The brother of the family that I work for has had a fire that took everything they had. Thank goodness that no one in their family was hurt but they lost all of their possessions. If anyone is able to help with any household items or toddler things (they have a son that is 2) please contact me.

They do have shelter with family. Thank you in advance for your kindness.

Sister Kathryn Hernandez

Urgent need for old Church Magazines

Sisters,

I am looking for any old Church magazines (plus any other magazines) you can donate for my seminary class this Friday December 3rd.

I'm going to have the students create collages for things to do on the Sabbath. I can pick them up anytime this week.

Sister Linette Teerlink

Christmas Packages for our Missionaries

Sister Belliston, our mission president’s wife, has concerns that a few of our Maryland, Baltimore missionaries may not receive Christmas packages from home. She asked if perhaps some of our dear stake sisters might like to take this on as a project for 5-6 missionaries and provide a nice “care package”. If you wish to be involved in this service project, please, contact sister Olga Campora.

Update as of 12/2 - It's all covered. We had enough sisters who signed up to help with the packages. Sisters, you're awesome! Thank you!

China Cabinet

I have a China cabinet that needs a new home. It is in pretty good shape. A little scratched in front but can be covered with some touch up. Two pieces that come apart for moving. Email me if interested or want to see pictures. Need it gone ASAP. Contact Sister Cynthia Lau

Sunday clothes

Sisters;

If you have a Sunday dress, size 10 and it's in a good condition and you know you won't wear it, please, consider to donate. Call Sister Olga Campora or Sister Merilee Clay.

It's taken care of! Thank you sisters for your help. You're awesome! Sister Campora.

Microwave

If you happen to have a microwave that works, you don't need it anymore and would like to donate it, please, let sister Olga Campora know.

FYI, WE ALREADY HAVE A SISTER WHO WILL DONATE A MICROWAVE! DON'T YOU LOVE THE BLOG? Thank you!

Baptism

Sister Regina Meyers will be baptized this Saturday the 27th at 5pm. Let's give her a big welcome and congratulations!

Welcome!

Welcome to Carolyn Wilkins! We are glad to have you in the C2 Relief Society!

New Baby!

Congrats to the Hall family! Welcome to baby Elizabeth McKenzie!

CORDLESS PHONE

If you have a cordless phone that you no longer need and it still works fine, please consider donating it to the Columbia Maryland Family History Center. Call Sister Wanda Franklin.

Furniture- give away

Sister Hogan has a 3 drawer chest of drawers (a captain's chest) and a small book shelf that she would like to give away. If interested, please, contact her for more information.

HP Printer and Scanner Give Away

I have an HP all-in-one printer/scanner/copier that I no longer need. I was planning to donate it but wanted to check and see if someone in our ward could use it first. It's a C3180 Photosmart printer.

Sister Rachel Stephens

Blood Drive

Tuesday, November 30 from 2:30 to 8:30 p.m. the Columbia 1st Ward is sponsoring a blood drive at the Clarksville Chapel. For more information, contact sister Olga Campora.

Babysitting Swap

If you are interested in participating in the Ward Temple Night Babysitting Swap, please contact Nathan or Danelle De Graw.

BYU offedring FREE ONLINE COURSES

BYU is offering free online courses. You don't get credit, but there is a lot of great knowledge that can improve your life! Classes include parenting, marriage, study skills, personal finance, religion,
astronomy, politics, ESOL, bowling, and many more. A wonderful opportunity to expand our mind, uplift our spirit!

https://new.lds.org/church/news/enrich-life-with-byus-free-courses?lang=eng

http://ce.byu.edu/is/site/courses/free.cfm

KITCHEN TABLE AND CHAIRS

We have a family in need of a kitchen table and 4 chairs. If you happen to have any of these items, please, contact our compassionate service leader, sister Marilee Clay.

LAP BLANKETS FOR HOSPICE

(From the Stake Relief Society Presidency)

Dear Sisters,

If you accepted lap blankets at our Stake Relief Society Leadership meeting, thank you very much for being willing to add extra service to your busy lives! It is getting cold fast, and I am writing to remind you of our deadline for getting the completed lap blankets back, so that we can deliver them to the hospice. We would like to have all blankets returned by November 21st to the stake center. There is a worldwide training meeting tomorrow, Saturday, November 13th, so I will have a plastic bin set up in the Relief Society room for anyone who has already finished and would like to turn their blankets in at that time. If you need to make other arrangements to turn them in, please email me and we can work something out. If you did not take blankets at our Stake Leadership Meeting, please disregard this message.

Naomi Avery

Stake Relief Society Secretary

Activity Tonight Wedensday, November 10th

Sisters,

Tonight is our Breast Cancer Awareness Night and Service Activity at 7pm. Please, if you can, bring a pair of scissors, any extra fabric or thread you might have, and if you have one, a sewing machine. The more supplies and sisters we have- the more arm pillow and drainage bags we can get done to bless the lives of women in breast cancer treatment. We will be giving them to the speaker from JHU to take back with her to give to women going through treatment.

Thank you and see you this evening!

A BIG Welcome!

We'd like to welcome our new sisters to Relief Society!

Please welcome:

Kelly Gish, Christa Hendricks, Doreen (Dodie) Smith, and Robin Mikolyski!

Welcome!

Tutor in Chemistry

Sisters;

There is a need for a tutor in chemistry. If you happen to know anyone in the ward (or have a friend) with a background in chemistry, please, contact sister Melissa Riley.

Remember the Time Change!

Move your clocks back ONE hour!

A dryer to give away

I have an older model Kitchen Aid Clothes Dryer to give away to anyone who would like to take it. I have no idea of the year (it was left in with the house when it was purchased), but it DOES work. It is clean and has been well taken care of. I’ve away on Monday when the new one comes, unless we have a taker.

Sarah Christiansen

Looking for Full or Twin Bed frame

Do you have a full or twin bed frame, box spring or mattress you need to get rid of? Looking for preferably a full metal bottom frame, full box foundation, or toddler/kids bed. Contact Elizabeth Grange.

Annual Meetinghouse Clean-Up Day

Annual Meetinghouse Clean-Up Day

Brother and Sisters, As many of you know, Saturday (November 6) is the stake center clean up day. We will start at 8am and work until our area is finished. We will have the blue section on the attached document. We have both inside and outside responsibilities. Please bring rakes, tarps, gloves, brooms. etc. for leaf removal and parking lot clean up. It also might be good to bring general cleaning supplies (sponges, scrubber, etc) because I don't know what will be available at the building. We invite all to participate. This is a great chance to show the Lord our gratitude for such a nice building to worship and have activities in. It is also a great opportunity to work side by side with our ward family. We love you all and hope to see you on Saturday. Remember, many hand make lighter work. Thank you for your service, Mike Blasko

We have a family in need of...

We have a family that is in a need of a toaster, a vacuum cleaner, a large pot for cooking and LAMPS. If you happen to have any of these items in a good condition and for a give away, please, contact our Compassionate Service Leader, Sister Merilee Clay and let her know. Thank you!

Bring Used Kids Clothes to Church for Donation

FOR CHILDREN IN PERU

Sister Aracelli Flores from the Spanish Branch, is going to go to visit her homeland in Peru in January 2011, and she has asked sisters in our ward who have any extra children clothing to consider to donate some of them for children in Peru. If you feel like you might have clothing to donate, here is more detail from Sister Flores:

I will be collecting clothes for both BOYS and GIRLS, ages 0 to 7. It will be a summertime in January, so summer clothes would work best. Shoes may be too heavy and take up too much space, but we will do our best to fit in what we can.

The place of collection will be by the kitchen at Church in a big box labeled "FOR CHILDREN IN PERU".

Jacket found!

Saturday someone left a Nautica dark blue fleece jacket
size Medium at the Spagnolos when they were helping them load up the
moving truck. Contact Nadine Edgeworth.

Welcome!

Welcome to Barbra Sanchez and Charleene Clay! We are glad to have you in our Relief Society!

Women's Group

Hi everyone,

This Wednesday looks like it's going to be the warmest day this week. Let's plan on meeting at Rockburn Park at 10 am. I'll send out an email on Tuesday night to cancel if the chance of thunder storms increases. Also, since Halloween is on Sunday I was thinking it would be fun to dress the kids in their costumes to get more use out of them. I'll bring a camera and take some pictures, too :)

See you Wednesday!

Melissa Riley

ps. Here is the map of the park and directions for those of you who are new to the list

Map: http://www.co.ho.md.us/RAP/RAPDocs/RBPTrails.pdf

Directions:

From 100 traveling west, take exit 4 and turn right

Turn right on Montgomery Road and turn left onto Montgomery Road

Go about 1 mile and turn left on Rockburn Park Road

Turn off is directly BEFORE Rockburn Elementary

Turn left at 2nd parking lot on left

Playground area is behind the basketball courts

Candlelight Vigil

Dear Sisters,

There will be a candlelight vigil at 6pm this Tuesday.

This is the first time our county has had a domestic violence awareness candlelight vigil; part of the reason why they are having one now is because of Shane Wynn's death. Either Greg Isaac (the father of Shane's two oldest children) or I (Sarah Ann Cox) will be speaking for about two minutes at some point during the vigil. The Domestic Violence Center is connected to the Grassroots Women's shelter, which (for those of you who used to be in Savage Mill, like me) we used to make sack lunches for now and again.

Here are the details:

DVC Candlelight Vigil 2010
Tuesday, October 26th
6:00-7:00 p.m.
Howard County Library's East Columbia Branch
6600 Cradlerock Way, 21045

Sponsored by the Domestic Violence Center of Howard County

To bring awareness about the prevalence of domestic violence in Howard County and to hear from survivors as well as their families, friends and advocates who support them.

Mourn
Celebrate
Connect

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Do you have these items for GIVE AWAY?

We have a family that is in a need of a vacuum cleaner, a large pot for cooking and towels. If you happen to have any of these items in a good condition and for a give away, please, contact our Compassionate Service Leader, Sister Marilee Clay at jim.mer.clay@gmail.com and let her know. Thank you!

Giveaway: Boxes and Packing Paper

Sister Brower has TONS of moving boxes and packing paper if anyone needs them. Contact her if interested.

November Activity

RS Breast Cancer Awareness Night

On Wednesday November 10, beginning promptly at 7:00PM we will be having a breast cancer awareness night and service project. All are invited to learn about Chey Brower's cancer journey and to understand how to do a breast self exam. We will also learn about the latest technologies for cancer detection and treatment methods. Additionally, we will be sewing shoulder pillows and drainage bags for donating to a breast care nurse to distribute to ladies after they have had mastectomy and/or lymph node surgery. If you have any kind or color of fabric to donate, please bring it on Sunday to Sis. Brower. We also need 6 sewing machines and scissors/thread on the night. Email col2RS@gmail.com if you have a machine you would be willing to lend us. Our goal is to sew at least 30 bags and 30 pillows to bless the lives of 30 women!

Playgroup

It looks like rain again on Thursday and Friday! What luck! However, the chance of rain on Friday is lower so we can try to meet at Rockburn Park at 10 am. If it's soaking outside/still raining on Friday morning let's plan to go to the Columbia Mall's play place instead at 10 am (right in front of JCPenny's). There's no school on Friday and the Columbia mall's play space has an age limit to it (not sure what it is!). If anyone knows of a place that's better suited for older kids, let me know! Otherwise, we'll pray for good weather and use Columbia Mall as a back-up.
See you Friday at 10!

All Women are welcome to attend! If you have questions contact Melissa Riley.

CONDO FOR RENT

Sister Tess Connell has a 2 bed/2 bath condo for rent. If you know anyone who is interested, please contact sister Connell.

Fall Shredding Event

*Fall Shredding Event*

*Where:* Long Gate Park & Ride
*Date:* October 16, 2010 (rain or shine)
*Time:* 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
*What:* Howard County residents may bring up to 3 bags or boxes of paper to
be shredded on-site.
*Questions?* 410-313-6444

Items needed for new family

We will have a new family, Emanuel and Regina Myers, moving into our ward within a few weeks and they're looking for anyone who could donate any furniture and cooking utensils. If you can donate any furniture or cooking utensils, please, contact our compassionate service leader, sister Merilee Clay.

Condo for Rent

There is a 2 bed/2 bath condo for rent. If you would like more information please contact Tess.

FOR CHILDREN IN PERU

Sister Aracelli Flores from the Spanish Branch, is going to go to visit her homeland in Peru in January 2011, and she has asked sisters in our ward who have any extra children clothing to consider to donate some of them for children in Peru. If you feel like you might have clothing to donate, here is more detail from Sister Flores:

I will be collecting clothes for both BOYS and GIRLS, ages 0 to 7. It will be a summertime in January, so summer clothes would work best. Shoes may be too heavy and take up too much space, but we will do our best to fit in what we can.

The place of collection will be by the kitchen at Church in a big box labeled "FOR CHILDREN IN PERU".

Sister Flores would like would like to start collecting starting this coming Sunday October 10th, right after General Conference.

Knitting Skills

Sisters;

We have a 99 years old sister, Beinin Mary Louise, who would love to do a little bit of knitting. Her home teacher has approached RS and asked us, if there would be any sister, who has knitting skills and would love to visit with sister Beinin to get her started.

FYI, sister Beinin has two skeins of yarn, knitting needles and a pattern book with her in her room and that she has selected the pattern for knitting a 1 square meter blanket with which to keep her feet warm. Further, Mary has done much knitting in her earlier years and was quite a good seamstress in her day. She wishes to do this as she is bored in the nursing home and wishes to be productive.

If you think, it's a type of service you might greatly benefit, please, contact sister Campora who can give you her address and more information.

Thanks!

New Maryland Cell Phone Law

In case you haven't heard, a new Maryland law goes into effect this
Friday, October 1. "The new law will prohibit all Maryland drivers
from using a cell phone without a hands free device while operating a
motor vehicle in motion on a street or highway." More information can
be found at:

http://www.mdot.maryland.gov/News/2010/September%202010/MarylandCellPhoneLawFactSheet.htm

Playgroup

There is a playgroup at the park being organized by Melissa Riley. You can email her for further details. Anyone is welcome to attend.
There is rainy weather fore-casted for Thursday this week. Friday is looking sunny and nice but the forecasts always seem to change... Plan on Thursday at 10 am at Rockburn Park with the possibility of meeting on Friday morning.

Needed: FHE Manual

We are looking for a Family Home Evening manual to take to a family that we are teaching how to have FHE. We thought we'd ask if anyone had an extra one before a new one is bought. Please contact either Sarah Cox or Linette Teerlink.

Childrens' Clothing Sales

(1) The Columbia Area Mothers of Multiples (CAMOM) are holding their semiannual consignment sale on Saturday, September 25 from 8am - 1:00pm at the Cradlerock School in Columbia. They tend to have a lot of infant clothing and gear, with some toddler clothes and fewer items for older children. The sale is open to the public, but a $1 donation is required for admission. Please see their website for more details: http://www.camom.net/events/consignment.shtm

(2) The MOMS Club of Odenton is having a similar sale on September 25 from 8am to 12pm at the Odenton Volunteer Fire Company. Either a $1 donation or a "new baby pantry item" will be needed for admission. Please see http://www.momsclubofodenton.com/consignment_sale.html

(3) The Annapolis Mothers of Multiples club is holding their semiannual yard sale on Saturday, October 2 from 8am to 12pm at the Columbia Center in Severna Park. Again, a $1 donation is required for admission. Please see http://www.annapolismoms.org/Moms_Club/Yard_Sale.html

Funeral for Sister Wynn

The Funeral for Sister Wynn will be this Wednesday at 11am at the chapel.

Baptism

There will be a baptism this Saturday the 18th, 3pm, at the church, for sister Martha Perou. We invite you to attend to show her your love and support!

Giveaway: High Chair

A blue and white Fisher- Price high chair to give away. The seat is light blue with a small nursery-themed print and has a removable bottom cushion. The legs are white metal and the tray and foot rest are white plastic. There is a bar across the back of the seat for hanging bibs, dishcloths, etc. It's an older model and the tray has some light scratches, but has been very sturdy and functional. Anyone interested can contact Merilee Thompson.

Giveaway: Table

Wooden keyboard table to give away for anyone who would like it. It is made out of plywood with wood veneer and holds a standard full-size electronic piano keyboard. It has caster wheels on it so it's easy to move around. It can be used for other purposes as well--as a long, low desk, a play surface for kids, crafting surface etc. Right now it is being stored in 3 pieces but I can get the exact dimensions if anyone is interested. Contact Merilee Thompson if interested.

Morning at the Park

September 16th, 2010 9:30am

Rockburn Branch Park Playground, West Area behind Rockburn Elementary School
Map: http://www.co.ho.md.us/rap/rapdocs/RockburnParkMap.pdf

Melissa Riley is starting a play group and would like to invite all women in our ward to join her to visit and connect with each other. Spread the word. Children are welcome. It's open to everyone and will be held every other week, but watch for location changes. If you have any questions or are interested, contact Melissa.

Giveaway: Fabric

Various fabric pieces that might be good for making halloween costumes. I have two pieces of blue curly fur fabric, orange felt- one piece .5 yard and some matching scraps, a smallish piece of smooth black polyester or nylon type fabric (it has a couple of small holes in it), two fair sized pieces of golden/mustard fleece fabric, and three small pieces of shiny green "scale" fabric. Contact Meg Ricks if interested

Giveaway: Treadmill

I have a "manual" (ie not electric powered) treadmill that is only a few years old and hardly used. It folds up to store. It has a battery powered display that counts distance and some other stats). I also have the manual for it! I can even deliver it (it's small enough to fit in the trunk of a car if the back seat folds down). Please Contact Meg Ricks if interested.

Part-time Job Child Care

"My current after-school care provider is moving at the end of the month & I need someone to take her place watching my 8 yr old daughter. This is the perfect way for a stay-at-home mom to earn a little extra spending money & still be home for dinner with their family. Hours are roughly 4-5:30pm most days. Pay is $13/hr. Kids are welcome to accompany Mom to work." Please contact Tess Connell.

"Friend" Magazines Needed in Nursery

The Nursery is in need of old Friend magazines. If you have some to donate for the children's crafts, please drop them off by the Nursery, or to Sister Mitchell. Thank You.

Girls Bicycles Available

First bike is for about a 5-year-old. Dark pink and a little worn but lots of fun left in it!

The other is purple, more of a 10-year old size and newer. Has gears but they're difficult to squeeze. Gears may need adjusting. Contact Lynette Teerlink if you are interested.

Scriptures Needed

Scripture Triple Combinations needed for a few new Seminary Students who do not own any. If you have any extras, published within the last 7 years, please contact Lynette Teerlink. Classes begin soon, so they are needed quickly.

Thank You!

New Relief Society Presidency!!!

We are excited to welcome our new Relief Society Presidency:

President: Olga Campora

1st Counselor: Cynthia Knudson

2nd Counselor: Chey Brower

Thank you to Carolyn Summerhays, Danelle De Graw, and Camille Lund for their service!

Relief Society Media Night!!!

September 8th at 7:00 PM at the Stake Center.

Enjoy a Getting to Know You Activity and refreshments followed by your choice of two of three classes:

Blogging and Social Networking

Parenting the Media Savvy Generation

Overview of Church Websites

A Children's Class will be available.

Scarves for Soldiers

Our Relief Society will soon be shipping scarves to the soldiers. If anyone is still working on knitting or crocheting a scarf and would like it included in this shipment, please have it to Camille Lund by September 5th.

Men's Clothing Giveaway

If you know of a man who is need of the following, please contact John Spagnolo.

Slacks are size 40 or 38 (short); The jackets are size 44 or 46 (Regular)

The suits are quite appropriate for a young man going on a mission.

Also a light weight outer jacket and a leather coat – Size LARGE, AND a number of shirts (Mostly size 16 to 17)

Back to School Brunch

August 31 at 10 am. Contact Christina Hansen for more information.

Needed: Pots and pans

Martha Chaney is in need of pots and pans. Please contact her if you have some you are getting rid of.

Free Sofa

Free living room sofa to whoever wants it. Give Carolyn Summerhays a call if interested.

Playgroup

August 18, 10:00 am
Rockburn Branch Park Playground, West Area behind Rockburn Elementary School
Map: http://www.co.ho.md.us/rap/rapdocs/RockburnParkMap.pdf

Melissa Riley is starting a play group and would like to invite all women in our ward to join her to visit and connect with each other. Spread the word. Children are welcome. It's open to everyone and will be held every other week, but watch for location changes. If you have any questions or are interested, contact Melissa.

Welcome!

Welcome to:

Bree Doxey
Chey Brower
Amelia Lake
Caitlyn Leary
Alyssa Blasko
Lucia Blasko

Congratulations!

Congratulations to the Cochrans and Christiansens on the births of their babies, Graydon Cochran and Samuel Christiansen, in July.

Giveaway: Bicycles

Linette Teerlink has two girls bicycles to give away. One is for 5 to 8 - year-olds. It has some wear and tear. She may still have training wheels for it. It's hot pink with white wheels.

The other is dark pink and purple, built for about a 7 to 10 year old. It is in very good condition. It has hand breaks but they were always really tight. If someone knows how to adjust them, they'd work great.

Giveaway: Toddler Bed

Sarah Strong has a wooden toddler bed and/or toddler mattress that she would love to give away to someone that needs them. Contact Sarah if you are interested.

Sign Language Class

The Ward is considering offering an ASL class. If you know ASL or would like to learn ASL, contact Sister Summerhays.

Help Needed: Move

The Clay family will be moving into their new home this Saturday morning, August 21, at 8:00 am. Contact the Sheeleys or De Graws for more information.

TV and Bike Rack Give Away

Tracy Cumberland has a 13 inch and a 9 in TV that she wants to give away (non digital). They would work well in a child's area with dvds or video player connected. She also has a 2 bike rack (grabber) that will fit a 2 inch receiver Hitch to give away. Contact Tracy if you are interested.

Farewell!

We will miss Becky Schone, Becky Jones Zundel, and Jennifer Tippetts who have all moved recently.

Congratulations!

Congratulations to Jennifer Tippetts on her marriage last week to "Charlie" Carlos Salazar.

Mission Call

Congratulations to the Schoenys on their mission call to the Buenos Aires North Argentina Mission! They start November 15.

11-Year-Old Scouts

September 11, 9am-3pm
Stake 11 year old day camp
At Patapsco State Park
We are passing off many requirements, such as orienteering, that are difficult to earn elsewhere, so this will be a very important and beneficial opportunity for your 11 year old boy! Contact the 11 year old Scout Leaders, Brother Holgado and Brother Bogert, for details.

11 Year Day Camp - Donations Needed

The Stake Primary needs fabric for the 11-Year-Old scouts Day Camp. The fabric can be cotton or cotton/poly blend and stains are fine. It should be at least 44 x 44 inches square or larger. It can even be an old sheet or table cloth. The scouts will be making triangle bandages with this fabric. Please contact Kim Olivier if you have fabric that you would like to donate.

Looking for Pressure Canner

Elizabeth Grange is looking to borrow a pressure canner. If you have one that she could use for a short time, please contact Elizabeth.

TV Giveaway

Sis. Nadine Edgeworth has a 27" television she will give to anyone who wants to take it. Contact her directly to make arrangements.

Hello and Goodbye!

Farewell to Rebecca Schone and her family who are moving to Utah.

Welcome to Martha Perou and Pamela Batson!

Help Needed: Family Moving In

Eric & Pam Batson and their 3 young children are moving into the ward this Saturday, August 7, at 10:30 and need help unloading the moving truck. Contact Brother Carter, Brother Sheeley, or Sister De Graw for the address.

Welcome, Sister Batson!

Beans by Sister Douglass

Here are some notes and recipes for using beans from our last Relief Society meeting:

Cooking Beans (any kind)
• Sort and wash beans--no more than about 1 pound of beans for a large pot
• Put beans in a large pot and add 3-4 cups of water per cup of beans
• Bring to a boil and boil lightly for 2 - 2 1/2 hours, adding more water as needed
• When beans are soft, add salt to taste

Basic Refried Beans
• Fry chopped onion in oil to give the beans a nice flavor
• Add beans by spooning out of cooking pot with a slotted spoon
• Fry a little while and mash with a potato masher or the bottom of a plastic cup
• Add broth from the cooking pot until the beans are the desired consistency
• Serve

Refried Beans with Chorizo (Mexican Sausage)--a spicier and more flavorful refried bean
• Squeeze 1 Chorizo sausage out of casing
• Fry sausage and break into small pieces
• Add beans and mash in w/sausage
• Add bean broth until the beans are a consistency you like
• Serve

Refried Beans with Corn Tortillas
• Heat corn tortillas wrapped in paper towels in the microwave for a few seconds
• Add more bean broth to the refried beans until the mixture is quite thin
• Soak tortilla in the thinned refried beans for 30 seconds to 1 minute
• Place a little thinned refried beans inside the tortilla, fold in thirds, put on a plate
• Sprinkle with Queso Fresco (a white crumbly Mexican cheese) or some other cheese of your choice, then add a dollop of sour cream
• Serve

Soup Beans
4 cups of cooked beans
2 cloves
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
3 peppercorns
1/4 tsp. dried oregano
3 large sprigs of thyme or 1/8 tsp dried thyme
3 Tbs. Vegetable oil
1/2 medium white onion (finely chopped)
salt to taste
Queso fresco, fresh Parmesan
• Put 1/2 cup beans and their broth in the blender, add cloves, cinnamon, peppercorns, and thyme and blend until smooth.
• Heat oil in a skillet, add onion, and fry gently.
• Add the pureed beans and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes.
• Puree the rest of the beans and gradually add them to the pan with 1 cup of water.
• Add salt and bring to a simmer.
• To serve, put 1 cup of soup into a bowl add 1 fried or poached egg, cheese and croutons.

White Bean Recipe
8 oz. white beans
6 cups water
1/4 medium white onion (roughly sliced)
3 garlic clove (roughly chopped)
4 large springs cilantro
salt to taste
2 ancho peppers (veins and seeds removed), lightly toasted and soaked for 15 minutes.
2 Tbs. vegetable oil
2 Tbs. finely chopped white onion
3 oz. Queso fresco, crumbled
• Cook beans with sliced onion, garlic and cilantro in the water for about 2 to 2 1/2 hours until tender
• add salt
• put 1 cup of the bean stock plus 1/2 cup of the beans in a blender, add the peppers torn into pieces, and blend until smooth
• Heat the oil in a skillet, add the chopped onion and cook without browning
• Add the puree and cook on a medium high heat for about 2 minutes, constantly stirring to prevent sticking
• Add this mixture to beans and cook over medium heat 15 minutes
• Stir in cheese
• serve immediately

Wedding Reception

Rebecca Jones and Calvin Zundel are getting married on Saturday, August 7. There is a reception from 5:30 to 7:30 at the Church for those who would like to congratulate them.

New Bishopric!

The new Bishopric was sustained today. Our new Bishop is Steven Johnson, with Mike Blasko and Daniel Riley as counselors. We are grateful for the service of James Mitchell, Patrick Schone, and Robert Burton.

Pianist needed

Hello from the Primary!
We are in need of some help on Sundays. We have been without an accompanist for a while and are asking for volunteers to take a turn over the next few Sundays while the calling is being filled. Please contact me ASAP if you or anyone in your family can help. This is something that a sister or a brother can help with. We need help starting this Sunday!
Thank you so much for sharing your talents with the Primary!
Christina Hansen
ps-you can call me or email me at jch@hivalley.com

Used Car

The Mahaffeys have a very used car they would like to donate to someone who really needs it. It will be available after August 10. If you have this need, please contact them.

Job Opportunity

Looking for an Office Assistant in professional office 8am-5pm, 5 days a week, holidays off, hour for lunch. Computer skills and familiarity with Quick Books is a plus. Will receive training on specific programs for the business.

Email Resume to:
Mr. Ross email: jross@pdrhowa.com

Paul Davis Restoration
4785 Dorsey Hall Drive, Suite 103
Ellicott City, MD 21042


Thank you!
Carrie Weatherbee
Stake Employment Specialist

Paid Part-Time Job Available

Sister Mary Greenwood, RS President in Columbia 1st ward, has forward this onto us.

All, Lauren Capra, a delightful 80-year old woman from NJ, contacted the Church looking for someone who might help her adult daughter, Cathleen, 3 days a week for 2 hours a day, as she is recuperating from a car accident that has left her using a walker for a time. Neither woman is a member of the Church, but Lauren had a good feeling about Church members and called the mission home looking for a way to locate potential helpers. Cathleen Capra teaches college students M, T and W and needs help coming up the stairs to her 2^nd floor apartment when she arrives home at 3:00 and would like some light housekeeping help on those days, with the possibility of also helping her get in and out of the pool and gym on her apartment premises. She does drive so does not need any help in that arena.

She is offering to pay for this help, and will need it for approximately 3 weeks, starting next week.

Summary – helper needed M, T, and W from 3-5 for three weeks. Paid position. Location is 5679 Columbia Road (apartments off of 175 and Columbia Road, near mall). Would be a great position for a college-age student or someone looking for some extra money.

If you are interested, please call Lauren or Catherine at 410-740-4278.

Welcome!

Welcome to Merilee Clay and Carolyn Friberg!

Clothes to Give Away

Sis. Ann Cox has about 4 bags of clothing sizes 1x-2x to give away. If you are interested, contact her.

Youth Conference

Theme: “Why Be Strong?”
Activities: EFY style, workshops, service project, dance
When: July 29-31
Who: Ages 14 and up
Registration: Due July 15 to Becky Schone

Art Sculpture Exhibit

Sculptures showing "The Healing Power of Jesus Christ" are on display at the Temple Visitor's Center from July 1 - October 31.

Welcome!

Welcome to Jennifer Knight and Hannah Pryor who just joined us from Young Women. Also, welcome to Amanda Bush, Jillene Ladle, Sister Clay, and Sister Hogan! We are excited to get to know you better.

Moving Boxes

Sarah Strong has approximately 30 moving boxes she is happy to give to anyone who would like them. Please contact her at 410-997-0381 if you're interested.

New Stake Presidency!

Our Bishop, James Mitchell, is the new Stake President. His counselors are Steve Towne and Steve Tucker. We are grateful to Clarence Johnson, Lorin Lund, and Mark Strickland for their service.

Giveaway

Bro. John Jordan has a couch and complete bed set to give away.

Dog Sitter Needed

Tess Connell needs a dog sitter for July 8 - 19 and is willing to pay some for the service. Must be at least college-aged. Please let her know if you are interested or know anyone who might be.

See the Coopers on TV

See the Coopers on "World's Strictest Parents!"

If you haven't already seen it, you can see their episode on CMT at one of the following times:

Wednesday, June 9, at 4:00 pm

Thursday, June 10, at 5:00 pm

Tuesday, June 15, at 5:00 pm

Saturday, June 19, at 4:00 pm

Thursday, June 24, at 4:00 pm

Friday, July 2, at 6:00 pm

Or, you can watch it anytime at:

http://www.cmt.com/videos/worlds-strictest-parents-122-the-cooper-family/1638903/full-episode.jhtml

It's a Girl!!

Congratulations to Michelle and Guy Eakin. Their daughter Alice Jean Eakin was born Monday. She is 20.5 inches and 8lbs. 13oz and absolutely beautiful.

Free Computers from the Family History Center

Each computer is the system unit (or box) only. It does not include a monitor, keyboard, or mouse. Thus the free computers do not have an operating system or any programs on them.

Information about the computers is:
Dell Pentium (r) III, 996 MHz
Ram 512 MB
Hard Drive 373. GB
The computers used to run Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional 32-Bit.

If you would like one of these computers, please contact Britt or Wanda Franklin.

Giveaway: Plasma TV

We have a 45" plasma flat screen, 5 yrs old. It's 53" from speaker to speaker. Pioneer Elite Brand. 30" tall, comes with built-in stand (not wall-mounted). The only small issue is slight discoloration at the center. Otherwise it works perfectly.

To take a look, contact Karen Feagin. Thank you!

She's Here!

Congratulations to Eileen and Jason Barfuss on the birth of their daughter, Elizabeth Kathleen who arrived this Friday. She was 8 lbs 7 oz and 19.5 in long.

Swim lessons?

Interested in swim lessons for your kids this summer? My sister is coming to spend a few months here before she goes to BYU. She's looking to earn a little money and is fully qualified to teach swim lessons. She's been a life guard as well as swim instructor for a few years at the community center where she has worked. I don't know what her fees are but I'm sure it would be a lot less then what is typically charged. Email me if you are interested and I'll put you in touch with her. Her name is Kimberly and she arrives June 8th.

Thanks!
Christina Hansen

Blood Drive: Advanced Sheduling Available

Dear donor,
The American Red Cross will be holding a blood drive on:
June 17, 2010 at Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints
from 04:00 PM-08:30 PM

The Sponsor Code for this drive is 396. For your convenience
we are offering the ability to schedule your appointment online by clicking here:https://www.membersforlife.org/rccm/mobilesch/login.php?sponsorcode=396

More than 1 million new people are diagnosed with cancer each year. Many of them will need blood, sometimes daily, during their chemotherapy treatment. Please show your support and schedule your donation today. It only takes about 15 minutes to make your valuable donation.

Service Opportunity: Humanitarian Kits

There is a sister in the Hampstead ward who is going to Kenya and has room in her moving van for humanitarian kits, i.e. school, new baby, or hygiene kits. If you would like to donate those, or any of the supplies, and transport them to her, she will be happy to see that they are passed out where needed. Sister Becky Johnson of Hampstead ward is your point of contact if you wish to participate.

Engagement News

Congratulations to Becky Jones and Calvin Zundel on their engagement!
They plan to be married in August.

Play Group

I'm planning on taking my girls to the park by Jeffers Hill community center (behind the pool) on Thurs. morning from 9:30-11:30am if anyone wants to join us! If you can make it, then we'll see you there!

Sara Mahaffey

It's a Girl!

Congratulations!

Danelle and Nathan De Graw are the happy parents of a new baby girl
Julie Natasha
Born Saturday, May 15, at 1:12 a.m.
8 lb. 12 oz. and 21 inches

Yoga and Relaxation Class

Sister Olga Campora will be teaching a yoga class to interested sisters on May 27th at noon. If you are interested, contact Olga for more information.

Giveaway: Clothing

Nadine Edgeworth is giving away a lot of clothing in great condition. The clothing is sizes 12 through 1X and Medium through Large. Please contact Nadine if you are interested.

Welcome!

Cynthia Lau has officially moved into the ward. We'd like to welcome her again as well as new sisters Jennifer Tippetts and Josephine Howell. We can't wait to get to know you better!

Giveaways

Hi Sisters!

I hope you all are enjoying this wonderful weather! I am moving in a few weeks and I have some stuff to give away and thought I would see if anyone wanted them. A few things are: Tresemme Brunette shampoo and conditioner, Tresemme Hair repair shampoo and conditioner, 2' Hair Straightener (in really good shape, only used a few times), CD alarm clock, and a door mirror with a six picture picture frame. There are a few other things but I have not made a list of those.

If anyone is interested, please give me a call or send me an e-mail.

Thank you sisters! It has been wonderful getting to know all of you!
Pam Bender

Need: Baby Equipment

If you have any baby stuff you would like to get rid of, please contact Carolyn Summerhays.

Giveaway: Baby blessing clothing

Marie Johnson is giving away several sets of beautiful white blessing clothing for boys or girls in sizes from newborn to 2-3. Contact Carolyn Summerhays if you are interested.

Giveaway: Temple Slippers

I have a pair of size 8 women's temple slippers. Very good condition but I have narrow feet and they fall off. Let me know if you want them, and I'll bring them to church with me.

Linette Teerlink

Updated Relief Society Lesson Schedule!

You can find the full schedule on the Ward Website, or add these to your Lesson Schedule bookmark:

May 23 2010

General Conf Apr 2010: Elder Jeffrey R. Holland. “Place No More for the Enemy of My Soul”

Jun 27 2010

Stake Conference

Jul 25 2010

General Conf Apr 2010: Elder Dallin H. Oaks. “Healing the Sick”

Aug 22 2010

General Conf Apr 2010: Julie B. Beck. “And upon the Handmaids in Those Days Will I Pour Out My Spiri

Sept 26 2010

General Conf Apr 2010: President Dieter F. Uchtdorf. “Continue in Patience”

Oct 24 2010

General Conf Apr 2010: President Thomas S. Monson. “He Is Risen!”

Welcome!

A warm welcome to new sister Catherine Villescas (Catie). We're glad she is in our Relief Society and look forward to getting to know her better for the next few months.

Making Your Home an MTC, May 12, 7 pm

Wednesday, May 12th at 7:00pm in the Relief Society Room

Come and learn how to help your children and yourselves prepare to be successful missionaries:

• Physically
• Spiritually
• Emotionally
• Socially
• Financially
• Practically

Speakers:
President and Sister Belliston (Baltimore Mission President and his wife):
Preparing sons and daughters for missions.
Brother and Sister Schoeny (Former Senior Missionaries):
Preparing to serve as senior missionaries.

Temple Work Opportunity

The Stake President has asked that we bring family names to the temple on June 23rd.

On June 10th our ward youth are doing baptisms in the temple. The Bishop has asked that we have names ready to share with the youth by June 10th, then they can be baptized and confirmed that day, enabling the remainder of the temple work to be done on the 23rd.

To submit your names for these baptisms please see Sis. Cooper or Bro. Law before June 10th.

Visiting Teaching "Check-up"

Thursday, April 22, from 6:30 - 8 p.m.
at th church by the Relief Society Room

These are not our annual interviews, but are available for you if you feel the need to discuss anything about your Visiting Teaching with a member of the RS Presidency.

If this time does not work for you, send an e-mail to Sis. Summerhays.

New Sisters

Welcome to Elizabeth Grange and Leidy Polo. We’re glad to have these sweet sisters join our Relief Society and look forward to getting to know them better!

Thanks!

Thanks to all who helped with our "Dinner and a Show," who participated in the Talent Show and who supported our Stake Service Activity. It was a busy week! You are wonderful women and we are grateful for all your love and service!

Welcome!!

Welcome to new sister Karen Staley! We're very excited to have her in our ward and look forward to getting to know her better.

Donations for Stake Spring Service Project

For the Stake Relief Society Day of Service of April 17, our sewing project is to make pillowcases, laundry and toiletry bags for the Grassroots Crisis Center.

To be successful we need donations from each ward of:

• fabric and cord
• the use of 3 sewing machines
• the use of 2 rotary cutters and mats
• the use of 1 iron and ironing board

If you are doing spring cleaning, this would be a wonderful use for your unused fabric. If you can bring fabric that day or loan an item, please letus know on the sign-up sheets on Sunday, or email Cheri Meiners directly with an estimate of what you are bringing. (We can use all types of fabrics---heavier fabrics will be used for bags; cottons can be used for the pillowcases. 1 yard of 45" fabric will make one pillowcase, or one laundry bag.)

Easter Egg Hunt

Join other Relief Society sisters and children for an Easter Play Group on April 6 from 10:00 to 12:00 at Danelle De Graw's home. Please bring 1 dozen eggs per child for the Easter Egg Hunt and a snack to share. Contact Danelle if you have any questions.

2010 Stake Relief Society Spring Activity

We’ll All Work Together
A day of service

Saturday, April 17th from 9 a.m. to noon at the Stake Center
Come join other Relief Society sisters in the stake for a day of service. There will be many opportunities to serve. A children’s class will be available, and light refreshments will be served throughout the morning.

Service opportunities:
Please choose one or more projects that you wish to work on that day. In addition, you may donate to as many projects as you wish.

1. Sew pillowcases, laundry bags or toiletry bags for the Grassroots Crisis Center.
*If possible, bring your own scissors, pins, and measuring tape.

*You may wish to donate: fabric (1 yd of 45” makes one pillowcase or laundry bag, or 4 toiletry bags), drawstring cord or twill tape (1 yd is needed for one bag)

*We would also like to borrow from each ward: 3 sewing machines, 1 iron and ironing board, 2 rotary cutters and mats.

*Please sign-up at church or by email of what you wish to donate or lend for this project.

2. Make lunches for Grassroots Crisis Center.
We will be preparing 50 sack lunches for those at the shelter.

You may wish to donate: an item to help prepare sack lunches, or any of the following:
· Cereal, cold or serving size hot
· Juice boxes
· Snack items (crackers, chips)
· Peanut butter & jelly
· Macaroni and Cheese
· Mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, salad dressings
· Tuna
· Canned fruit
· Drink mixes
· Canned soups
· Canned stew, chili, and other meals ready to eat

3. Donate/ Sort Clothing for the Baltimore Bishop's Storehouse
Donate clothing, or come to help sort and bag the clothing for delivery.

You may wish to donate:

· Clothing only; in good repair.
Donations are to be at the Stake Center by 9:15 am for timely delivery.

· The Clothing Exchange Center is in special need of :
· Modest clothing for young women and young men.
· Sunday-appropriate clothing for men, women, youth and children.
· Clothing from all seasons including coats, boots and shoes.

4. Make scarves for the Anne Arundel Medical Center S.O.S.
We will be knitting or crocheting scarves for women with cancer.

BRING: your own yarn and needles, or finished scarf.

· Any size and pattern is accepted.
(5-6 inches by 60-70 inches is an estimate)
· Use SOFT yarn (not scratchy), as these women have extremely sensitive skin after undergoing chemotherapy. Cheerful colors or lightweight material such as cotton recommended for this season.


5. Research a family name
In conjunction with our stake goal to bring a family name to the temple for our Stake Conference in June, we would like to help you in your goal to serve your ancestors, and will have sisters trained in the 'FamilySearch' program available to assist you in working on a family name.

BRING: If you are not yet registered on FamilySearch, bring your confirmation date and member ID number.
If you are already registered, bring whatever information you have on the name you are working on.