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.

Welcome!

Welcome to Shelly Hale! We're glad to have you in our Relief Society and look forward to getting to know you better.

Boxes Needed for Move

If you have any boxes available, please contact Agustina Stamp or Carolyn Summerhays.

Couch Needed

Ed Somers is in need of a couch. If you know of anyone getting rid of one, please contact Nadine Edgeworth.

Congratulations!

Sarah Strong has a baby due on Sept 19!

Stake Conference Schedule

To help prepare spiritually for the conference, stake members are asked to study the scriptures for 20 minutes daily and that those with a temple recommend attend the temple on Thursday March 18th at 7:00 pm for a special meeting in the chapel of the temple on the 2nd floor. Sessions havebeen reserved for our stake at 7:30 and 7:45 respectively. (We will have no activities that Thursday night.)

The Adult Session of Stake Conference is Saturday evening, March 20th at 7 pm, and the General Session on Sunday, March 21st, will start at 10 am. During the General Session there will be a broadcast, and we will be hearing from a member of the First Presidency along with other General Authorities. Please be seated for the conference 15 minutes prior to the starting time and make preparations to remain seated during the entire session. There will not be any Primary, Sunday School, Priesthood, Relief Society, or Young Women on Sunday.

New Member Meeting: Sunday, March 21 9:00 a.m.
All members who have joined the church in the last 12 months, Bishops/Branch President, Ward/Branch Mission Leader

Quilt Donations

Humanitarian Services is running low on twin and queen sized quilts.
( 72" x 90" or 90" x 90") They are looking for donations.
These can be purchased or homemade or used if they are in good condition - meaning no stains or tears. If you can only make the top they will take those, and complete them.

If you are interested and need more information, contact Sis. Summerhays. She is still finding out all the details but wanted to put this out for all those interested.

YW Camp Registration Meeting

Thursday, March 11th, 7:00-8:15 pm
Parents of interested young women need to come to this meeting.
Please bring insurance information.

Welcome!

A warm welcome to new sister, Sarah Strong. We can't wait to get to know you better!

Missionary Zone Luncheon--Help Needed!!!

We need 2 sisters to purchase, prepare, and serve food to 25 missionaries on April 7. The menu is all set with easily prepared foods: meatballs in gravy, noodles, green salad, rolls, 2 cakes. If you can help, please contact Carolyn Summerhays.

March RS Meeting: Wed, March 10, 7pm

The Errand of Angels - A night of service

Come and celebrate the Birthday of the Relief Society!
This will be a night of service as we make neck coolers, scarves, and Blankets of Hope for our Servicemen and women who are serving overseas.
See the sign-up sheets on Sunday at church for more details.
A children's class will be provided.

Giveaway: Chandelier

I have a gold chandelier that we don't need but is beautiful for anyone that wants it.

Nadine Edgeworth---call me if interested.

Scarves for Soldiers

One of our service projects for our March 10th Relief Society Meeting is knitting and crocheting scarves for soldiers. For those of you who are interested in starting one in advance, instructions are in this post. Ask Camille Lund if you have questions.

A few tips:

• I have been able to find a 100% wool yarn (Lion Brand Yarn, Fishermens's Wool) at JoAnn's and Michael's.
• An 8 oz. skein of yarn will make one scarf and costs about $9.00 (or you can use a 50% off coupon and get it for $4.50)
• For crocheting I used a size H crochet hook and did the whole scarf in single crochets.
• For knitting I am using size 10 needles.

Materials:

• Any soft, worsted or bulky weight (100 grams/3.5 ounces) wool yarn (lamb’s wool, alpaca, cashmere or combinations of these are acceptable).
• Colors: ONLY black, charcoal, brown, tan, or combinations of these colors.
• Only 100% soft wool yarn will be accepted, because our Armed Forces are not allowed to wear synthetic fibers outside the wire.

Finished dimensions: approx. 12 in. x 42 in. No fringe, scallops, or holes big enough to put your little finger through, just plain, as these need to be “unisex”.

Note: Any stitch EXCEPT stockinette stitch if knitting as it curls, so please do not use it.

Cast off. Weave in ends.

It's a Boy!

Andrew Patrick Martin

was born to Nicole and Alan Martin

on Wednesday, Feb. 17.

He was 8 lb. 5 oz. and 21 inches long.

They are all home and healthy. Congratulations to their family!!!

Welcome!

We would like to welcome Rachael Seaman to our Relief Society. We look forward to getting to know her.

FamilySearch Indexing

Volunteers needed. Work from your own home. Members and non-members are invited to participate in FamilySearch indexing:
http://www.familysearch.org/eng/indexing/frameset_indexing.asp

Using the FamilySearch online indexing system, volunteers from around the world are able to quickly and easily transcribe the records—all from the convenience of their homes. The indexes are then posted for free at familysearch.org. Millions of rolls of microfilm provide census, vital, probate, and church records from over 100 countries for indexing projects. Governments, churches, societies, and commercial companies are also working to make more records available.

You can help by volunteering to index one of the current U.S. census projects or the upcoming England and Wales census projects.

Church Meetings, Sunday Feb. 14th

Our ward will meet for a regular block of meetings this Sunday, Feb. 14th. Sacrament meeting begins at 11:00 a.m. and will include time for bearing testimonies as our February Fast and Testimony Meeting was cancelled due to weather.

Need: Temple Friend

Becky Jones is in need of a friend who would like to attend the temple with her on a regular basis. She doesn't have a car, but would love to contribute to gas expenses. She has a flexible schedule, and is available most mornings and afternoons, and some evenings.

If interested, please contact her. Thank you!

Wheelchair needed

Joe Eads is in need of a wheelchair. If you have one that the Eads family can borrow, please contact them.

Updates on Cancellations for this Week: Feb 8-14

Our Relief Society Meeting is cancelled on Wednesday, February 10th. Stake Conference is also cancelled on Saturday and Sunday, February 13th and 14th.

If we are meeting this Sunday it will be at our new meeting time of 11:00 a.m. We will let you know when we know. We hope you are all warm and well!

Stake Conference Cancellation

Elder Jay E. Jensen of the Presidency of the Seventy has indicated that due to continuing inclement weather conditions in the middle Atlantic states, the Quorum of the Twelve has canceled the planned televised multistake conference originally scheduled for this coming Sunday, February 14, 2010.

If weather permits, normal Sunday meetings will be held this coming Sunday, February 14. That decision will come later in the week.

The temple day on Thursday, February 11 will be held if weather permits.

Church meetings cancelled for 2/7

All church meetings on February 7th are cancelled due to the snow.

Giveaway: Temple Slippers

I have a pair of size 8 temple slippers that are too big for me. Let me know if you could use them! Linette Teerlink

New Meeting Time:Feb 7th

February 7th our ward will begin to meet for Sacrament meeting at 11:00 a.m. in the Stake Center.

Welcome!

Welcome to Elizabeth Hayford! We look forward to getting to know you better.

Haiti: Church Humanitarian Aid

Sis. Marie Johnson has family in Haiti. She would like to send contributions through the Church's Humanitarian Aid. If you are interested in finding out more info, please contact her.

Need childcare? Know anyone who does?

There are several sisters that are looking to provide childcare in their homes. If you know of any families looking for this, please contact Sis. Summerhays and she can provide more information.

Baltimore Bishop's Storehouse

The Baltimore Bishop's Storehouse is in need of clothing for teenagers, especially appropriate for Sundays.

(White shirts are especially needed.)

February Relief Society Meeting

Loving Communication – A panel discussion
Wednesday, February 10, 7 pm
Sign up to bring a favorite soup dish to share

Come and participate in a panel discussion and learn how we as women can communicate to others effectively to find that balance between being compassionate and being wise so as not to put undo stress on ourselves and our families.

Need: Car Seat for an Infant

The little girl that I watch is too big for the infant carrier car seats and needs a rear facing car seat that is for infants (she is only 5 months old). If anyone has a gently used one please contact me.

Thank you!
Kathryn Hernandez

Play Group

Some sisters are starting a play group. The first play group will be Tuesday, January 26, from 10:00 to 12:00 at Danelle De Graw's house. Just show up or let Danelle know if you are interested in the playgroup. Anyone is welcome.

Need: Childcare for one Child

We would like to find a family who is willing to watch a 5-year old girl during the day and provide a comforting environment for her. She is very sweet and is great with babies and other children. We can pay $200 a week for a 9 to 5 schedule. Please let me know if anyone is willing to do this, and I can come meet them and bring her along to see if it would be a good fit.

Thanks!
Malina Rauskolb

January Relief Society Meeting

Healthy Living For Maintaining a Healthy Body

Come and enjoy an educational, fun, and health filled night to start off 2010. We will have a short presentation by Andrea Hearn on healthful living, followed by some healthy fun which will be your choice of a volleyball game, Wii Sports, or your own craft and socializing.
Come dressed for some active fun! (ie: tennis shoes & clothes you can move in)

Healthy Snacks will be served!

Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Time: 7:00 pm
Where: RS Room and Gym

Welcome!

Welcome to:

Sara Hall

Allie Young

Becky Jones

Wanda Franklin

Shane Wynn

Sarah Christiansen

Ovetta Witter

Sanequa Brown

Sandra Snyder

Melina Rauskolb

Shawna Pryor

Linette Teerlink

Karen Dullnig

Penny Jacobs

Liz Hickman

Christina Hansen

Alycia Hansen

Maggie Cochran

Alexis Cox

Ann Cox

Sarah Ann Cox

Laura Nguti

Yvette Chi

Marilyn Lepore

Marie Johnson

Lu Gillespie

Patricia Neal

Felecia Zeh

Maria Kidwiler

Ann Wallace

Jennifer Tippetts

Patti Tippetts

Giveaway: Coffee Table

We have rectangular coffee table to give to anyone who can pick it up. The tabletop is wood planks with cherry veneer. The legs are black metal, with an open rack between them. --Merilee Thompson

Giveaway: Baby Formula

Baby formula (powder):
1 can Enfamil Premium Lipil
2 cans of Similac Advance

Free, to someone that can use them.

Please call Nadine Edgeworth.

Clothing Wanted

If you have any size 24/26 clothing that you would like to give away, please contact Tracy Cumberland.

Relief Society Christmas Celebration:

Wednesday, December 9th at 7:00 pm
"Picture the little baby Jesus,
think of his life and words so dear.
Sing praise to Him:
Remember Him,
As you picture Christmas this year."

Come and share a wonderful night with the sisters in our ward
as you enjoy Dinner and a special Christmas presentation
to start the season of love, joy and giving.

Foosball Table

Free to anyone who can transport it. It is well used, but our kids have had years of fun with it. Let us know within the next few days ifyou are interested. Thanks, Heather Schoeny

Free furniture available

Felicia Borde has the following furniture available to give away:

a bed and box springs

small end tables

single chairs

Baby Girl!

Congratulations to Christina Hansen. She gave birth to a little girl, Sasha Ann, on Friday, November 13th. Sasha is 5 lb. 12 oz. Everyone is home and doing well.

Help Needed

Our ward has been asked to provide a simple healthy meal for the sister missionaries working at the Temple Visitors Center on Thursday, Dec. 10th. The meal will need to be dropped off there before 3:30 p.m. There is money budgeted for this. We are looking to ask sisters only once every five years to participate in these extra assigned services. Please contact Carolyn Summerhays for details.

Nativity helpers are needed for the 1st Sat. in December at 8 a.m. to set up and the following Monday to take down at 9 a.m. Contact Tess Connell to volunteer.

Best Wishes!!

Rebecca Knudson enters the MTC in Provo, Utah, this Wednesday, heading for Moscow, Russia. We know she'll do a great job and represent the Lord well!

Welcome! Meet & Greet:

We welcome everyone who is officially in the Columbia 2nd Ward. A Meet & Greet has been planned for everyone who is new to come get to know the leaders of the ward. It will be this Friday, Nov. 20th, from 7 - 8:30 p.m. in the Young Women's room (right off the kitchen.)

This will be a great time to get your son signed up for Scouting or just to find out who the members of the bishopric really are, and they are even providing refreshments. Please let your friends know if they weren't given an invitation on Sunday.

Reminder: Coupon Exchange

Do you have useful coupons you are not going to use?

Bring them to the Coupon Exchange box at each
Wednesday Relief Society Meeting!
Give some, take some, and we all save money.

Relief Society Meeting: Holiday Craft Night Update

November 11th, 6 to 9 pm in the Cultural Hall
Come for an evening of making crafts and socializing.
Bring a snack to share. A children's class will be provided.

If you signed up to make Heritage Blocks,
please remember to bring 3 photos:
one 4 X 6 and two 3½ X 5.
(Or larger photos which can be cropped to these sizes.)

Congratulations!

Kathleen Childs gave birth to a girl on Friday evening.

Poinsettas

The poinsettias used to decorate the building for the Messiah Sing will be offered to the members of the stake for purchase. The cost is $12/plant, they are 7-inch pots with 3 plants each.

If you are interested, please contact Maralee Henderson for payment information. Her contact info will be in the Sunday Source and in the weekly e-mail this week. Thank you!

Produce Co-op

Some sisters in the Columbia 1st ward are trying to get a produce co-op up and running, modeled after the very successful one that's been in Catonsville for years. They will be hosting the co-op near the intersection of Harper's Farm Rd and 108. They are in need of a few more shares to make it a smooth-running operation.


Do you buy a lot of fresh produce?
If so, the Columbia Produce Co-op is perfect for you!

How much does it cost?
• A full share is $20 per week
• A half share is $10 per week

What are your responsibilities?
• Each Wed you or your partner if you are sharing, pick up your produce at Terri Lin Smith’s garage (off of Harper’s Farm Rd and 108). Produce is ready for pick up by 7:30 AM
• Five times a year, you and your partner will be responsible for choosing and buying the produce from the supplier in Jessup. You will buy the produce early in the morning, bring it to the garage, and have it divided up into each share’s baskets by 7:30 AM.
• Attend one annual meeting to decide what weeks everyone will be buying the produce.

If any families are interested they can contact Dani Gardner or Becky Garcia to get more information.

Cannery Trip, Wednesday, Oct 28th, 12-3 pm

This cannery trip is an opportunity for sisters to dry pack home storage products for their own families. Meet at the cannery.
Price Sheet Link

Free First Aid/Emergency Preparedness Class

Howard County is offering free classes on Emergency Preparedness, First Aid, and Disaster Recovery. You can take just one or the whole series. The Emergency Preparedness class is Saturday, and the others are in the next 2 weeks. You need to register for them on the county's website: http://www.co.ho.md.us/FAR/FAR_CERT.htm If you have questions, ask Danelle.

Houseplants Need a Good Home

Now that fall is getting cooler, it is time to move the houseplants inside for the winter. I don't have space for a gardenia and an arrangement of about 5 different plants in a dish garden. Is there someone who would like to give these pretty plants a good home? Please contact Karen Feagin.

Free to a Good Home

Solid Dark Cherry Wood Entertainment Center.
Dimensions: 76 x 32(w) x 20&1/2

Solid Wood (natural) Cherry Drop Leaf Desk.
Dimensions: 31&1/2(l) x 40(h) x 16&1/2

Contact Gina Hagen. Thanks!