Saturday, October 31, 2015

Thank you!

A huge thank you to all of you who were able to come and attend our annual Relief Society Conference last month!  It was so wonderful to spend the morning with you sisters.  We learn so much just from being in your presence.  We will be adding information from the conference to the blog over the coming weeks to help you remember what you learned, or to share for the first time with those who were unable to attend.

To start, here are a few of the recipes from our luncheon.  Enjoy!

Cowboy Caviar- from allrecipes.com

1 (15.5 oz) can black beans, drained
1 (15.5 oz) can black-eyed peas, drained (or Great Northern Beans)
1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, drained
2 cups frozen corn kernels, thawed
1/2 medium onion, chopped
1/4 green bell pepper, finely chopped
1/2 cup chopped pickled jalapeno peppers
1/2 tsp garlic salt
1 cup Italian salad dressing
3/4 cup chopped cilantro

Mix beans, tomatoes, corn, onion, bell pepper and jalapeno peppers in a large bowl.  Season with garlic salt.  Add dressing and cilantro; toss to coat.  Refrigerate for 20 minutes or until ready to serve.

Sweet Pulled Pork

2 pounds pork roast
3 cans Coke (NOT diet)
1 cup brown sugar
1 jar salsa (we used peach/mango from costco)

Cook the pork roast on low overnight in the soda.  In the morning, drain the meat, and shred it.  Add brown sugar and salsa; toss to coat.  Keep on a warm setting until ready to serve.

Cilantro Pineapple Lime Rice

10 cups uncooked sushi rice
10 cups water
1 large can crushed pineapple, undrained
2 T lime juice
1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro

Cook the rice with the water in a large rice cooker.  When finished, add the pineapple, lime juice and cilantro; toss to coat.  Add more lime juice and cilantro to taste.





Friday, October 30, 2015

173rd RS Birthday Celebration: Shaker Ward

The Shaker Ward hosted a very fancy, formal dinner celebrating Relief Society back in March.

 A short program included music, talks by RS sisters and a video on the RS from lds.org.  Personal invitations were sent and the attention to detail in the planning of the evening made a big impact on stressing the importance and the value of women and of the Relief Society organization.

Monday, October 26, 2015

Cleveland Welcome Packet.

The sisters in the Shaker Ward have created a Cleveland Welcome Packet for the new sisters that move into their ward.  There is a digital copy available on their RS Blog.  Click {HERE} to access it.

Topics include:

Important Phone Numbers
Driving Information
Grocery Stores
Shopping Centers
Other Shopping
Physicians and Dentists
Things to DO
Restaurants
Extra Information

This is a great idea to help new sisters get acquainted with the area when they first move here.  It would need to be adapted to your specific area, but a lot of it is great information for any ward in the Stake.

Saturday, October 24, 2015

Super Saturday.

The Euclid Ward sisters held a Super Saturday in October.  It was a very low key, fun event for the sisters to get together and visit while working on simple crafts that could be done in a short amount of time.  There were items to purchase and make (all less than $10), as well as several free crafts and demonstrations.


The crafts and classes included:

2 types of holiday wreaths
Sugar Scrubs
Smoothie making
Canvas subway art
Lacing cards for children
Christmas ornament making
Bread making
Yoga
Wooden nativity

A light lunch was served and baby-sitting was provided for those who needed it.  It was a wonderful day with the sisters in the ward!


Thursday, October 22, 2015

Game night.

The sisters in the Shaker ward had a very fun end of summer/getting to know you/farewell party back in July.  They met outside and played Minute-to-Win-It games together.  It was a great opportunity for sisters to build friendships and get to know each other as they had to work together to perform silly tasks on teams and cheer each other on.  It looks like it was a night to remember!


Thursday, October 15, 2015

Service Auction.

The Shaker sisters held a service auction in October.  It is an annual activity that they do each Fall.  They look forward to it as it is an opportunity for sisters to serve one another in more personal ways and build unity in their Relief Society.

 They had each sister fill out a survey of a random assortment of questions that gave them points.  They then used these points to "buy" services at the auction.

They donated their services or goods to the sisters in the ward at the auction  Each item or service was auctioned off to the highest bidder that night.  Some ideas included:

Lessons in knitting or crocheting
Baby blankets
Computer lessons
Quilting lessons
Dance Lessons
Dinner
Scrapbook kits or premade pages
1 hour of cleaning
Snow shoveling
Cinnamon rolls or other homemade treats
Sewing lessons
Birthday cake
Homemade Jewelry
Set of homemade candles
Professional family photo
2 hours of geneology work
Baseboard cleaning

They had a light dinner with the evening, with baby-sitting provided.  It was a huge hit!

Wednesday, October 14, 2015

Addiction Recovery Program and Counseling Information.

Don't forget our Stake offers a wonderful Addiction Recovery Program- particularly for those struggling with pornography.

Classes meet twice a week:

-Solon Ward primary room
Sundays 6:30pm (men only)

-Euclid Avenue building primary room
Tuesdays 7pm (men only)

-Spouse support group call-in
1st and 3rd Sunday of each month, 8 pm
855-537-4000
access code 998 051 699


If you feel you are in need of counseling for any reason, please consider contacting one of the following in our area.  If finances are a barrier, please speak with your Bishop.

-Jessica Spittle- LDS Family Services (Akron) 440-212-8004
-Julia Wade- General Counseling Services (Mentor) 440-231-0645
-Laura Lockwood- General Counseling Services (Akron) 330-664-3469
-Steve Perkins- General Counseling Services (Akron) 330-664-3469
-Nancy Gould (works from her home in Chardon) 440-377-0059


Thursday, October 1, 2015

RS Presidency Message: October 2015


When I think about the Relief Society, the order of the purposes of the Relief Society echo what the spirit has likewise confirmed in my heart.  The first and foremost purpose of the Relief Society is to increase faith in Jesus Christ and His Atonement.  This is the foundation upon which the other purposes in our lives are to be built.  Without faith in Christ and His Atonement, all our efforts to strengthen families and homes through ordinances and covenants, or work in unity to help those in need are less effective.

As Relief Society sisters in the Kirtland Ohio Stake, I sense that the Lord wishes that we focus on Him.  He commands us to "Look unto me in every thought; doubt not, fear not.  Behold the wounds which pierced my side, and also the prints of the nails in my hands and feet; be faithful, keep my commandments, and ye shall inherit the kingdom of heaven." (D&C 6:36-37)

Prayerfully consider one way you can improve your personal faith in Jesus Christ and His Atonement.

I have a deep love and respect for the amazing women in the Kirtland Stake and consider it a great privilege and honor to serve among you.  Know that I love my Savior, Jesus Christ and I testify to you that the times I have sought a stronger and more profound relationship with Him have been the sparkling highlights of my life.  I long and seek for many more.

Love,

Sister Linda Young

Kirtland Ohio Stake Relief Society President

Save the date!


General Women's Session: September 2015

Did you miss the General Women's Session of conference?  

Watch it {HERE}

Here are some of our favorite quotes: