THE RELIEF SOCIETY of CLOVIS 2nd Ward

Smoothie recipes...

2012-01-22T17:41:00.000-08:00

Many, many thanks to Gill and Donna for our wonderful Relief Society Meeting last Thursday! And to all of you who attended! It was great fun to have you all there! Gill inspired us on getting organized and gave us many wonderful tips to help us get started! The "Command Central" was a great idea and she had so many more. Thank you Gill! Then Donna demonstrated some yummy smoothies we all got to taste. They were good! Even the "green" one! Here are the recipes she handed out...and there are many more recipes and organizational tips on the web...so check them out! (Pinterest is full of them too!) The tip with smoothies is to take a basic recipe and then adjust it to the tastes and things that you like! Get your daily servings of vegetables and fruits in one smoothie!

Green Smoothie #1:

1/2 banana

zest and juice of 1 lime

2 swiss chard leaves

Apple

Milk

Blueberry Oatmeal breakfast supershake:

1/2 c ice cubes

2 bananas

4 oz fresh blueberries

2 tablespoons peanut butter

1/3 c instant oatmeal/rolled oats

350-500 milliliters milk

2 scoops mixed berry ice cream (optional)

2 tablespoons honey (optional)

Yields 4 cups

Mango Ginger Smoothie:

2 c frozen mango

1 c frozen raspberries

1 banana

1/4 c chopped ginger

squeeze of lime

yogurt

Green Smoothie #2:

Handful of fresh baby spinach

Handful of frozen diced pineapple

Handful of frozen sliced peaches or diced mango

1 banana

1 c orange juice (or more as needed)

Packs a Punch Rasberry-Almond smoothie:

2 c original almond breeze (in the milk section)

1 12 oz pkg. frozen raspberries

2 medium bananas

2-3 tablespoons honey

1/2 tsp almond extract

12 fresh raspberries (optional)

8 whole blanched almons (optional)

Be sure to join us next month for another fun evening of learning and service!

Organize yourselves...

2012-01-16T19:57:00.000-08:00

"Organize yourselves; prepare every needful thing; and establish a house, even a house of prayer, a house of fasting, a house of faith, a house of learning, a house of glory, a house of order, a house of God;" D&C 88:119

This is our theme for 2012 Relief Society Monthly Meetings. We will meet the THIRD THURSDAY of EVERY month! January 19th at 7 p.m. we are "Starting the new year right" with a House of Order... Gill D. is giving us household organziational tips and Donna M.is teaching us about healthy smoothies. We hope to see all our sisters there! Be sure to join us each month...Christi B. has planned some wonderful things for us all year long to help us better ourselves in all of these subjects..thank you Christi!

Happy New Year!

2012-01-08T09:05:00.000-08:00

Can you believe it is 2012!? We already have things to do and things to learn, so let's get goin! Our manual for the year is George Albert Smith. We are looking forward to these lessons from our wonderful RS teachers! Thanks you DeeDee and Kellie and Connie, we sure appreciate your lessons! If you have not received your manual, see Teri S. and she will make sure you get one! It is also available to download at lds.org. There is a lesson schedule being handed out this Sunday as well.

Happy New Year!

Recipes from our fun night...

2011-12-19T18:24:00.000-08:00

We had a wonderful Relief Society Christmas dinner! We missed those of you who weren't there. We had a very fun time! And very good food, and very good servers (thank you gentlemen!). Many thanks to all the sisters who helped with food and table decorations! We couldn't have done it without you! We especially thank Linda Saunders for baking ALL the hams, and making all the carrots! Also Linda Ryan for making ALL our yummy rolls! You ladies are awesome! And thank you to all the ladies who made jello salad and twice baked potatoe...and thank you to the ONE sister who made brownies. Thankfully Vons bakery is close by and we sent a runner for more brownies! Dessert was saved! People have requested so here are the recipes we served along with our ham dinner:

Twice Baked Potatoes

10 large russet potatoes

Olive oil

2 cups sour cream

1 cup milk

2 cubes butter, softened

2 cups grated cheddar cheese

8 strips bacon pre-cooked or packaged bacon bits

1/2 cup chopped green onion

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Scrub potatoes clean. Poke each potato in several places with a fork. Rub the potatoes all over with a little olive oil. Place directly on middle rack of oven. Cook for 1 hour and 15 minutes or utnil potatoes are cooked through.

After potatoes have cooled to the touch, slice in half lengthwise. Use a spoon to scoop out the insides, forming a potato "canoe" leaving about 1/4 inch of potato on the skin.

Place the scooped out potatoes, sour cream, milk and butter into a large bowl. Mash with a potato masher. If you want acreamy texture, beat with an electric beater.

Mix in the extras with the potatoes. Reserve some bacon and cheese to sprinkle on top. Spoon filling back into the potato shells, sprinkle with extra toppings. Bake on a roasting pand in a 350 degree oven for 15-20 minutes until heated through.

Sweet and Sour Carrots - Linda Saunders

2 bunches of carrots sliced on a slant and cooked until tender-crisp.

Combine 1 can tomato soup, scant cup of sugar, 1/2 cup oil, 1/2 cup vinegar, 1 tsp. salt, dash pepper, 1 tsp. dry mustard, 1 large onion sliced very thin, and 1 green pepper sliced very thin. Boil (heat) all together then pour over carrots and let stand 10 minutes.

Camdy Cane Dessert Shooters

50 second peppermint hot fudge (recipe following)

Brownies (crumbled)

Crushed candy canes

Chocolate Cream (recipe following)

Spoon small amount of peppermint fudge in bottom of glass. Sprinkle a layer of crushed candy canes. Fill glass 3/4 full with brownie crumbles. Pipe or spoon chocolate cream on taop, sprinkle with more crushed candy canes. Stick a mini candy cane in the side and serve. Yum!

50 second peppermint hot fudge:

1/2 c semi-sweet chocolate chips

1/3 cup heavy whipping cream

Microwave 35-50 seconds. Remove and stir until smooth (can micro 15-30 seconds more if needed). Stir in 1/2 tsp. peppermint extract

Chocolate Cream:

1 cup heavy whipping cream

1/4 cup sugar

2 Tbs. cocoa

1 tsp. pure vanilla

Beat cream until soft peaks from. Slowly add the sugar, cocoa, and vanilla. Whip until cream holds it's shape, but don't overbeat. Spoon into icing bag with a large star tip or jsut spoon cream on top of the shooters.

We had a fun "Right, Left" story for our white elephant game. Apparently it was a little too difficult for some people...lol. But we got everyone straightened out for the most part and completed the story/game! We had fun and everyone went home with a little something!

Everyone getting instructions from Linda and ready for her to start reading the story...

We had a large crowd! 60 women! But we were still missing some of you!

Again many thanks to all who helped, and all who came. It was a lovely evening! We hope you enjoy the Mary and Jesus ornament we made for you. Merry Christmas!

Relief Society Christmas Dinner...this week!

2011-12-10T08:19:00.000-08:00

It is time for our Relief Society Christmas dinner!

We hope you will all join us this Thursday, the 15th at 6:30 p.m. at the church!

We will have a wonderful meal (thanks to all the ladies who are helping us cook!) and a fun time visiting and having our "White Elephant Story." Please bring a wrapped white elephant (something you don't want anymore from your home, it can be a gag gift if you want, but PLEASE DO NOT BUY ANYTHING). See you Thursday!

And then Saturday the 17th, the fun will continue with our Ward Christmas Activity...lots of music and cookies too! If you signed up to bring 2 dozen cookies, you should be getting a reminder call/text this week! The activity begins at 6:30. We get to see each other twice this week! How fun!

December save-the-dates...

2011-11-28T19:43:00.000-08:00

We know your December calendar fills up fast, so please save these dates:

Dec. 2nd and 3rd ~ RS Christmas Concert

Dec. 4th ~ First Presidency Christmas Devotional and

open house for our former Stake Presidency

Dec. 15th - RS Christmas Dinner

Dec. 17th ~ Ward Christmas Activity

More details will be posted here as they become available...

Enjoy the Season!!

Attitude of Gratitude night...

2011-11-19T21:38:00.000-08:00

We had a very fun card making night as we celebrate an Attitude of Gratitude. Pres. Monson has said, "Sincerely giving thanks not only helps us recognize our blessings, but it also unlocks the doors of Heaven." We are grateful for our sisterhood in this fabulous ward. For all of you willing to serve and participate and for all that you do! We have a very special THANK YOU to our card teachers, Teri Stringham, Cindy Barton, Chris Billingsley, and Debbie Miles! You ladies were very prepared and had fun tools and toys for us to try! Here are a few pictures of everyone have a creative time! We all got to make at least one card at each station if not two...It is sure fun to see how creative everyone gets!

Sister Barton's table...

Sister Billingsley's table...

Sister Miles' table - she brought her cute assitant Kelsi...

And Sister Stringham's table...I think she missed the phrase "simple" cards...she did a LOT of prep work so we could assemble all the pieces into a beautiful thank you card...

It's so fun to visit and create at the same time!

And here is a sample of what we made...if you weren't there, we missed you and you missed out!

We had a caramel apple bar and a donation drive for the women's shelter. THANK YOU to all of you who made such GENEROUS donations! We asked for each sister to bring "an item" and everyone brought BAGS of items! There were over 20 containers of deoderant, over 20 shampoos and conditioners, 12 body washes/lotion, over 35 soaps, 37 toothbrushes, and 35 toothpastes!! There were also wet wipes, hand sanitizers, q-tips, chap sticks, dental floss, feminine hygiene products, razors, and a whole case of Toilet Paper! AND, when I got home there was a giant bag on my doorstep of TONS of hotel-sized shampoos, conditioners, soaps and lotions! Someone travels a LOT. It was very generous of all of you and we just want to say THANKS!!! I'd send you all a homemade thank you card, but I don't know who you all are! The shelter will be very grateful for your kindness and generosity! See you next month at our Christmas Dinner! Dec. 15th, mark your calendar!

November...

2011-11-07T16:02:00.000-08:00

This is THANKFUL month...and so for our RS meeting we will have an "Attitude of Gratitude" evening! Please join us on November 17th at 7 p.m. We will be making some Thank you cards (THANK YOU in advance to our card teachers!) and having a caramel apple bar. Also, Because we have been given much we too must give...so we are gathering donations for a women's shelter. If you can bring an item to donate we would appreciate it. Personal hygiene items ie: deoderant, toothpaste, toothbrushes, soap, lotion, etc. The young women will then assemble them in little "kits" for the women in the shelter. THANK YOU for being a part of our wonderful Relief Society and for your love and support. We are grateful for all of YOU!

Burrito Babies and Pomegranate Jelly...

2011-10-31T15:51:00.000-07:00

Thank you so much to all the sisters that came and helped us make Burrito Babies for our October Service Project! We had a fun evening of sewing, stitching, drawing and designing hair...all while we visited as sisters and had an enjoyable evening!

We made 33 Burrito Babies in all! They were turned into the Humanitarian Center in Sacramento and somewhere in the world 33 little girls are going to have a soft, sweet baby doll to love on! Thank you again! Be sure and mark your calendar for our November RS meeting - Thursday the 17th for our "Attitude of Gratitude" night. More info coming...

And for those of you from Super Saturday who wanted Sis. Tanner's jelly recipe...here it is!

Pomegranate Jelly

3 1/2 c. prepared juice (she buys the large bottle at Costco)

5 c. sugar

1 box Sure Jell Fruit Pectin

7 (8 oz) jars sterilized with lids and rings

Mix fruit pectin into juice in large pan. Place over high heat and stir until mixture comes to a full boil. Immediately add all the sugar and stir. Bring to a full rolling boil and boil hard for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and skim off foam with metal spoon. Ladle quickly into hot sterilized jars, filling to within 1/8 inch of the tops. Wipe jar rims and threads. Cover with tlids. Screw bands tightly. Invert jars for 5 minutes, then turn upright. After 1 hour check the seals. Makes about 7 (8 oz) jars.

It was a super fun super Saturday!

2011-10-09T18:37:00.000-07:00

Here are a few pictures from all the fun we had on Saturday! Many, many thanks to all the ladies who helped with this day!! We missed those of you who weren't there...What a fun ward we have with so many wonderful sisters! Thank you to our wonderful President Linda Saunders who started our day off right with yummy cinnamon rolls and muffins! Thank you!

Then there's Teri Stringham who taught the glass etching...fun stuff!

Etched personalized ornaments and Cookies for Santa plates...a popular class! Teri was busy! Thank you Teri!!!

Sarcie McFarland taught us envelope pillow covers...another popular class! Many ladies sewing some pretty cute pillows! Thanks Sarcie!

Christi Budge - our RS Meeting Coordinator...she did a lot of behind the scenes work and we appreciate her! Isn't she cute? She's working on a burlap wreath...guess the table was full...lol.

Terry Olsen taught the temple block class...lots of mod podging going on with her! Thank you Terry!

More ladies working on burlap wreaths...

Susan Tanner taught us how to make Pomegranite Jelly...thanks Susan! Who ever knew it could be so simple!

Stefanie Adams taught the Vinly on Charger plates class..is that a third ward party crasher at that table? Just kidding...we love you Diane! Thanks Stef for taking time out of your busy morning to come and help us!

Ladies adhering their vinyl...it's trickier than it looks!

Here's Kelly Laing who taught the wreath class...thanks Kelly! The ladies loved it!

And last but not least, our "Idea Corner" with simple things to make...Kelly Laing's barbie doll house is amazing...and this is only half of it!!

And other ideas we had set out to get your started thinking...

It was a very fun and productive day! Thank you once again to all of those who helped pull this off! We are all now ready to make our gifts for the upcoming holiday season!

October already!

2011-10-02T17:58:00.000-07:00

Can you believe it is October? Where does the time go? Be sure to join us on Saturday the 8th for a very fun Super Saturday! 9-noon at the church. If you didn't sign up, come anyway and visit with us and see all the ideas that will abound!

Then mark your calendar for Oct. 20th...7 p.m. we will have our Relief Society meeting and it's a fun service project! We will be making "Burrito Babies" for the humanitarian center. We need lost of help! Sewers, stuffers, face drawers (tracing is fine), there is also hand stitching and curly hair making! Everyone can help and we will need EVERYONE. Happy Fall!

Super Saturday projects...

2011-09-12T19:17:00.000-07:00

It's Super Saturday time! October 8th from 9-Noon. We hope you can all join us for a fun morning of making projects and visiting! Bring a friend! If you don't want to sign up for any of these projects, just come and visit with us anyway! Here are the classes we will be doing, and the costs. Please sign up on Sunday or email Christi Budge with the clases you'd like to take. We need all sign ups and money by Sept. 25th.

Ruffle Wreath taught by Kelly Laing...hers will be even cuter than this sample, I promise! $3

Pillow covers by Sarcie McFarland...bring your own pillow to cover or pillow form and your own fabric...depending on your pillow size, she can let you know how much fabric you need. If you can bring your sewing machine, that would be great.

Temple blocks taught by Terry Olsen. Your choice of temple (many available!)...$3

It's hard to see in this picture, but this is a monogramed ornament. Glass etching...with snowflakes etched on it too...Teri Stringham will be teaching the glass etching class. Ornament is $3.

The glass etched Cookies for Santa plate is $5. (another hard picture to see, sorry!) Plate is approximately 8 inches square...

Vinyl on charger plates...Stefanie Adams will be teaching this class...$7. Plate choice colors are Red, Silver, and Gold...there are 4 patterns to pick from...

this Wise Men design, Count your many blessings, Keep Christ in Christmas, and Christ is the heart of Christmas...there is a paper sample of the other designs with the sign up sheets...

And last but not least, our FREE class...Susan Tanner will be teaching how to make pomegranite jelly, and there will be other "Gift ideas from the kitchen." We hope you will join us on October 8th for a fun-filled "kick off the holidays" morning! There will also be an idea corner to hopefully inspire your creativity!

New things happening...

2011-08-29T17:36:00.000-07:00

Fall is soon on it's way...and so are some exciting things for our Relief Society! Stay tuned to the blog as we plan for our fall service projects, Super Saturday, and more!

Mark your calendars for Saturday October 8th for our Super Saturday! 9 a.m. - Noon. Watch for displays and sign up sheets coming soon!!

29th Annual Relief Society Christmas Concert...

2011-06-05T20:59:00.000-07:00

"And a Little Child Shall Lead Them"

Rehearsals begin for Fresno East stake's annual RS Christmas Concert...Sept. 18th 6-7 p.m. at the Stake Center. Performances will be Dec. 2nd and 3rd. Bring your voices and join this wonderful event! All Relief Society sisters are invited to participate! This year's director is Judy Ryan.

Friendshipping Festival this Thursday!!

2011-01-31T14:05:00.000-08:00

This Thursday, February 3, 7-8 pm, at the church there is a

Friendshipping Festival

and it will be FUN, FUN, FUN! :)

Please help us get the word out!! Make some calls, tell some friends, and come!

There are many new sisters in our ward, and we want to get to know each other. That's what this night is all about. There will be:

Great Games

Speed Friendshipping

&Tasty Treats

Please tell your friends!

See you there :)

Personal Progress this Thursday

2011-01-17T10:05:00.000-08:00

Please join us at the church this

Thursday, January 20, 7:00-8:00pm

for another wonderful evening of

Personal Progress

See you there! :)

New Year, New Activitites

2011-01-08T12:49:00.000-08:00

As we come into the new year, let's round up some new ideas for Relief Society activities. Please comment below if you have any ideas for us! Thank you!

Congratulations!!

2010-12-22T07:45:00.000-08:00

Congratulations to the Budge family

on their new little arrival!!

Emily Judith

Born Dec 19

8 lbs 7 oz

20 1/2" long

Well wishes & meals are heartily welcome!

(Please call first :)

Evangel Home Dinner Recipes

2010-12-11T22:04:00.000-08:00

Bacon Wrapped Chicken & Sauce

3.5 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breasts 24 oz. sour cream

1/2 pkg bacon 3 cans (10.5oz) cream of chicken

1 bag peppered beef jerky, cut in small pieces

In a crockpot mix sour cream, cream of chicken soup, and pieces of jerky. Cut chicken breasts in thirds (or however big you want them), then wrap them in bacon and toss them in the sauce. Cook in crockpot on low for about 12 hours, or on high for about 6 hours (you might be able to cook them for less time; this is just what I doJ).

Pumpkin Dump Cake

1 can Libby’s pumpkin puree (15oz)

2 eggs

¾ c. sugar

2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice OR 1 tsp. cinnamon, ½ tsp. nutmeg, ½ tsp. cloves

1 can (1 ½ c.) evaporated milk

1 box yellow cake mix

1 stick butter

Make pumpkin pie filling according to directions on the can of Libby’s pumpkin. Pour batter into greased 9x13 in. pan. Top with package of yellow cake mix. Thinly slice butter and place slices evenly over cake. Bake 1 hour at 350 degrees.

Come Jouney with us to Bethlehem

2010-12-05T17:18:00.000-08:00

Come Journey with us to Bethlehem

Saturday, December 11th, 7:00 pm

Bring your bag of gold coins & a quilt for your family to sit on.

Appetizers & desserts will be served.

Welcome family, friends and neighbors!

Come dressed as in the days of Christ.

Tulle Christmas Trees this Thursday!

2010-11-29T07:03:00.000-08:00

For those who missed it...we're making tulle Christmas trees again, only this time the materials will be provided by the Relief Society. So, please join Sis.Scott this Thursday evening!

Thursday, December 2, 7pm @ the Church

Childcare & Materials provided

Here's information on how to make this craft:

Tulle Christmas TreesApproximately 5 yards of 60 inch wide tulle

Cut lengths in these dimensions, measure in inches:
15 X 72
14 X 72
13 X 72
12 X 72

11 X 60
10 X 60
9 X 60
8 X 60
7 X 60

6 X 45
5 X 45
4 X 45
3 X 45

You will need a 18 inch X 1/4 inch wooden dowel and a block of wood 6 inch X 6 inch that's approximately 1-1 1/2 inch high. Drill a hole in the center of the block of wood large enough to fit the 1/4 inch dowel in most of the way down, but not all the way through.

Glue the dowel into the block and paint all of the wood white or whatever color will match your tree.

After you have cut the 13 layers of tulle, fold them in half length wise and run a basting stitch 1/4 of an inch from the folded edge. Pull both ends of the basting together to form a fairly tight circle and tie them securely. The center should be big enough to fit over the 1/4 inch dowel that will be the center post for the tree. Slide each tulle ring onto the 18 inch dowel starting with the 15 inch ring. Top the tree with a star, snowflake or what ever topping you desire. Decorate the tree using ribbons, feathers, crystals, etc. ~Linda

Personal Progress Thursday

2010-11-15T20:14:00.000-08:00

Please join us this

Thursday, November 18th, at 7pm

at the church building for

a wonderful personal progress lesson

by Sis. Larsen.

See you there!

Tulle Christmas Tree Class Cancelled

2010-11-03T21:02:00.000-07:00

Our tulle Christmas tree class is being cancelled for Thursday, November 4th and will be rescheduled for the first Thursday in December. Sorry for the inconvenience, but we will look forward to next month!

Spooky Sweet Recipes

2010-10-10T22:26:00.000-07:00

Peanut Butter Pumpkins

1 bag (10 oz.) peanut butter chips
1 can (16 oz.) vanilla frosting
¼ t. orange paste food color
12 small pretzel twists – broken into ½ inch pieces

Line cookie sheet with waxed paper. In saucepan, melt peanut butter chips over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth. Remove from heat. Stir in frosting and icing color until well blended. Refrigerate until cool enough to handle.

Shape mixture into 1 ¼ balls; flatten slightly. Use the edge of a rubber spatula to make grooves into each ball to resemble pumpkin. Press 1 pretzel piece into top of each for stem; place on cookie sheet. Refrigerate at least one hour before serving. Store in covered container in refrigerator.

Host of Ghosts

10 Oreo cookies
1 package (3oz.) cream cheese
6 oz. white candy coating
1 T. shortening

* In a food processor, cover and process cookies until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Cut cream cheese into three pieces; add to food processor. Cover and process until mixture forms a soft dough.
* Using 2 teaspoons dough for each, form 26 ghost shapes. Place on waxed paper covered cookie sheet.
* In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt candy coating and shortening; stir until smooth. Slowly spoon over each ghost shape to cover. Use a toothpick to create eyes. Store in the refrigerator.

Orange you Spiky

(Time: 30 min. Makes: 6 cupcakes)

6 chocolate or vanilla cupcakes baked in black foil liners
1 can (16 ounces) plus 1 cup vanilla frosting
1 cup chow mein noodles Red and yellow food coloring 12 honey wheat sticks or pretzel sticks
12 mini marshmallows 12 brown M&M's Chocolate jimmies

1. Spread the tops of the cupcakes with a small mound of vanilla frosting. Insert chow mein noodles into cupcakes to look like spikes. Place in the freezer for about 15 minutes to firm up.
2. Spoon 3 tablespoons of the vanilla frosting into a small resealable bag and set it aside. .
3. Tint the remaining frosting bright orange with the food coloring and spoon into a glass microwave-safe bowl. Microwave the frosting, stirring frequently, until it is the texture of slightly whipped cream.
4. Holding the foil liner of the slightly frozen cupcake, dip the top of the cupcake up to the liner in the melted frosting (see below). Use a spoon to add more frosting if necessary. Allow the excess frosting to drip off. Invert and transfer to a cookie sheet. Repeat with the remaining cupcakes.
5. Insert one end of a wheat stick into the side of a mini marshmallow. Repeat with the remaining marshmallows and wheat sticks. Snip a small corner from the bag with the vanilla frosting. Pipe a dot of frosting on one flat side of a marshmallow. Add a brown M&M as the pupil. Add a few chocolate jimmies on the top as eyelashes. Pipe a dot of vanilla frosting on the brown candy as the sparkle in the eyes.
6. Insert two marshmallow eyes on top of a frosted cupcake about 1 in. apart. Repeat with the remaining cupcakes.

Skeleton Cupcakes (makes 18)

1 box (18.25oz) white cake mix
4 large egg whites
1 cup milk
1/3 cup canola oil
2 cans (16oz each) vanilla frosting
Decoration:
18 marshmallows
4 inch lollipop sticks
black food color decorating pen
black writing gel
72 yogurt-covered mini-pretzels

1. Heat oven to 350F. Line 18 regular-size muffin cups with white liners.
2. Beat cake mix, egg whites, milk, and oil in a large bowl with mixer on low speed 1 minute until blended; increase speed to medium and continue to beat 2 minutes or until batter is smooth. Divide batter among muffin cups, filling each 2/3 full.
3. Bake 20-22 mins until a wooden toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. Cool in pans on wire rack 10 mins before removing cupcakes to rack to cool completely. Frost cupcakes with vanilla frosting.
4. To decorate: Slightly flatten marshmallows with palm of your hand. Insert a lollipop stick into each marshmallow. With the black decorating pen, draw a skeleton face on each marshmallow head.
5. For each skeleton, carefully thread the stick end of the marshmallow head through the small hole of a pretzel, stopping about a 1/2 in. from the head. Secure the pretzel in place with a dab of frosting. Add 2 more pretzels, lining them up to resemble a rib cage, securing with frosting dabs. Stick the skeleton into the top of a cupcake. To make the arms, carefully cut a pretzel in half with a serrated knife and attach to the top rib with frosting.

Buried Surprise Cupcakes (makes 24)

1 package (18-1/4oz) red velvet cake mix
1 package (3.4oz) cook-and-serve chocolate pudding mix
1-1/4 cups water
1/3 cup canola oil
3 eggs
1/2 cup seedless raspberry spreadable fruit
24 Halloween gummy candy body parts
1 can (16oz) cream cheese frosting
6-12 drops purple neon food coloring
Purple sugar

1. In a large bowl, combine cake and pudding mixes. Beat in the water, oil and eggs on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat at medium speed for 2 minutes.
2. Fill paper-lined muffin cups 2/3 full. Bake at 350 for 18-22 mins or until a toothpick inserted to the middle comes out clean. Cool for 10 mins before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
3. Using a sharp knife, cut a 1 in. circle 1 in. deep in the top of each cupcake. Carefully remove tops and set aside. Fill each with 1 teaspoon spreadable fruit and a gummy candy; replace tops. Tint frosting, spread over cupcakes and sprinkle with purple sugar.

Thank you Sis.Tanner!!

Halloween Treats

2010-10-04T22:11:00.000-07:00

Want to learn how to make some spooky sweets that are temptingly tasty for your tongue?

~Join us~

Thursday, October 7 @ 7pm in the chrch building

Thank you to Sis.Tanner for sharing her talent with us!!

Park Play Day

2010-09-19T09:50:00.000-07:00

Just a reminder that tomorrow (Monday) is a park play day at the Dry Creek Park (Clovis and Alluvial) at 9:30am. Since I forgot the first one myself, I thought a reminder would be helpful! Hope to see you there!

Personal Progress Enrichment Night

2010-09-16T07:22:00.001-07:00

Just a reminder that tonight is our Personal Progress Enrichment Night (Thursday, September 16th) from 7:00-8:00pm at the church. Kristi Call will be our teacher tonight, and we will be talking about Individual Worth. Hope to see you there!

September Food Storage...get your order in today!!

2010-09-04T13:41:00.000-07:00

We are now taking orders for powdered butter from honeyvillegrain.com at #17.99 per #10 can. Storage life is 3-5 years in an airtight sealed can. It may be stored up to 12 months if opened. Once the powdered butter is re-hydrated it should be refrigerated and used within 4 days. The deadline to order is September 30.
   Checks should be made out to Robert Sampson with the order written on it and turned in to Robert or Sue.
   In October we will be ordering macaroni from the Bishop's Storehouse.
~Brother & Sister Sampson

Contact us at:
E.mail: sampson78@comcast.net
Phone: 559.299.4078

Voice of the Spirit

2010-09-02T06:31:00.000-07:00

PM Book Club Update

2010-09-01T20:53:00.000-07:00

Can you believe it is September already??!!!

Due to "date night at the vineyard" on thursday, we will need to change book club to next week. We will meet on Wed. Sept. 8th (there is a RS class on Thurs) at 7 p.m. at my house.

The book is "The Book Thief" by Marcus Zuzak and is hosted by me.

Next month is "A Lantern in Her Hand" by Bess Streeter Aldrich hosted by Deann Brunsvik...It should be Oct. 6th or 7th. We will let Deann decide, and hope that nothing else will conflict!

Happy Reading and see you soon!!

ps - I was typing my grandma's life history and she was in a "literary society" what do you think? Should we change our name?

~Allyson

Note on Final Swim Day

2010-08-10T17:07:00.000-07:00

I forgot to mention that Kristi said that we are welcome to come in through the side gate! Thanks!

Final Swim Day!

2010-08-10T17:04:00.000-07:00

Hi Sisters,

Tomorrow, August 11th, will be our final swim day of the summer at the home of Kristi Call from 10:00am-noon. Her address is: 8680 E Los Altos Clovis, CA 93611. We hope to see you there for one last hurrah!

Directions from the church:

Start at 45 N FOWLER AVE, CLOVIS going toward TOLLHOUSE RD
Bear Right on TOLLHOUSE RD
Bear Right on HERNDON AVE
Turn Right on N LANGLEY AVE
Continue on E LOS ALTOS AVE
Arrive at 8680 E LOS ALTOS AVE, CLOVIS, on the Left

A special thank you to all our swim day hosts this summer! We appreciate your generosity. Stay tuned for info on park play days during the cooler fall weather.

Pool Day Tomorrow

2010-08-03T12:28:00.000-07:00

Kennington Residence
7754 N. Leonard
10:00 a.m. to Noon

Come join us for a swim & cool down a bit!!

Please make sure you leave our host's pool area cleaner than it was found and keep an eye on your munchkins. Thanks!!

P.M. Book Club News:

2010-08-03T12:00:00.000-07:00

Hello ladies! For our August P.M .book club we will be having movie night! McKinney house, 7 p.m. August 5th (thursday). Y'all get to help vote which movie will be playing...Phantom of the Opera or Seven Brides for Seven Brothers. Send your votes to me via email. Word of warning, I have my scrapbooking out and my house will be a little messy! (the boys will be gone and I will be having FUN!) Bring movie munchies if you so desire...

Our books for September and October are:

The Book Thief
by Marcus Zuzak

A lantern in her Hand
By Bess Streeter Aldrich

November and December are still open if anyone wants to host...just let me know.

See you this Thursday night and happy reading!!

-Allyson M.

July 28th Pool Day

2010-07-27T13:05:00.000-07:00

We will be having our pool day tomorrow (Wednesday) July 28th from 10:00am-noon at the Bogle's home. We are so grateful to the Bogles for letting us use their pool twice! We hope to see you there! Their address is: 7371 N Leonard Clovis, CA 93619.

Directions from the church:

-Take Fowler to Tollhouse and make a right on Tollhouse
-Turn right on Herndon
-Turn left on DeWolf
-Turn right on Alluvial
-Turn right on Leonard (you will pass another Leonard on your left)

Pool Day Cancelled

2010-07-20T07:43:00.000-07:00

Pool day for Wednesday, July 21st has been cancelled. We will resume our pool days on the 28th. Here is what the schedule looks like for the rest of summer:

July 28th - Bogles
August 4th - Kenningtons
August 11th - Calls

Thanks to all those who are willing to lend out their pool to us!

Girl's Night Out is coming!!!

2010-07-19T22:49:00.000-07:00

GIRL'S NIGHT OUT.......Join us!!!!!!!

Just a fun simple night of food, fun, & Sisterhood!!!

Please see assignments below to find out if you are to bring an appetizer or dessert to the festivities to share with the sisters and don't forget to bring your suit and towel!

See you there!!

If your last name begins with A-M please bring a Dessert.

If your last name begins with N-Z please bring an appetizer.

We are also asking for you to bring a couple copies of your items recipe so that the delicious recipes may be shared with others.(After all the holidays are fast approaching and what a better way to get an idea for a new appetizer recipe to take to Uncle Bob's Holiday party...lol!!)

P.S. As a gentle reminder we are asking that this event be an Adult Only event. Please do not bring any children with you. Thanks for your understanding!!!

Breadmaking class has been Cancelled!!

2010-07-19T21:15:00.000-07:00

Tomorrow nights bread making class at Sis. Hill's house has been cancelled. We appreciate your understanding.
We send prayers for her hubby to feel better soon!! Thank you!!

-RS Enrichment

Take Note: Book Club News.....

2010-07-10T07:15:00.000-07:00

Okay Ladies...July book club is this next TUESDAY, July 13th at Marnee Seamons' house. Thank you Marnee for hosting us and for letting us change it up on you so many times!!! THURSDAY is RS personal progress night - Divine Nature. We want everyone to go to that so we are having book club on Tuesday. Hope to see you all at BOTH! :) The book this month is The Help by Kathryn Stocket...it was a great read and a lot of you have read it, so lets get together and talk about it! Even if you didn't get it read, please join us!!!

TUESDAY - 7 p.m. at Marnee's....see you there!!!! (it would be nice if you would RSVP to Marnee...) -Allyson

July 7th Pool Day

2010-07-06T11:53:00.000-07:00

Hi Ladies,

We will be having our July 7th Pool Day tomorrow (Wednesday) at Mari Larson's home. The Larsons live in a gated community, so please get there between 10:00am - 10:20am so that Mari can let you in the gate. If you will be later, you can call Mari's cell phone: (619) 578-4577. The Larson's address is: 383 N Greco Ln Clovis, CA 93611. The major cross streets are Fowler and Herndon, and they live in the Montage condos across from the Kaiser building on Herndon.

Directions from the church:

Start at 45 N FOWLER AVE, CLOVIS going toward TOLLHOUSE RD
Bear Right on TOLLHOUSE RD
Turn Left on N CHAGALL LN
Turn Right on DALI LN
Turn Left on N GRECO LN
Arrive at 383 N GRECO LN, CLOVIS, on the Right

Thanks to Mari for letting us come to her place! We hope to see lots of you there!

Cupcake Class

2010-07-01T09:14:00.000-07:00

Don't forget! Tonight Stefanie Adams is going to demonstrate how she makes her awesome cupcakes! We will be meeting at the church at 7:00pm. Hope to see you there!

June 30th Pool Day

2010-06-29T18:14:00.000-07:00

Hi Ladies,

Tomorrow's pool day will be at the Kennington home from 10:00am - noon. Their address is 7754 N Leonard Clovis, CA 93619. There was a bit of confusion about it being at Mari Larson's place, but she will be hosting next week, July 7th.

Directions to the Kennington's from the church:

Start at 45 N FOWLER AVE, CLOVIS going toward TOLLHOUSE RD
Bear Right on TOLLHOUSE RD
Bear Right on HERNDON AVE/E HERNDON AVE
Turn Left on N DE WOLF AVE
Turn Right on E ALLUVIAL AVE
Turn Left on N LEONARD AVE
Arrive at 7754 N LEONARD AVE, CLOVIS, on the Right

Thanks to the Kenningtons for letting us use their pool! We look forward to seeing you there!

Pool Day Reminder

2010-06-28T08:46:00.000-07:00

Wednesday June 30th
10:00 am to 12 noon

Sister Kennington's Home
7754 N Leonard

(Next week, July 7th, will be at Mari Larson's)

June 23rd Pool Day

2010-06-22T15:05:00.000-07:00

Hi Ladies,

We will be having our second pool day tomorrow, Wednesday, June 23rd from 10:00am-noon at Janee Tietjen's home. Her address is 2250 Escalon Clovis, CA 93611.

From the church:

Head east down Sierra.
Turn right on Armstrong.
Left on Gibson
Left on Filbert
Right on Escalon

The Tietjens live in the cul-de-sac there on Escalon. Thanks to Janee for her generosity!! We hope to see lots of you there tomorrow!

Shakespeare in the Park

2010-06-21T09:09:00.000-07:00

I just read about a free event going on this summer: Shakespeare in the Park at Woodward Park. This summer they are performing "The Merchant of Venice", starting June 24th, and then "King Lear" starting August 12th. Click on the link to find out more details:

http://www.woodwardshakespeare.org/

The play is free, but the entrance fee to the park still applies. Happy Shakespearing!

Swim Days Calendar-(We are in need of more sign-ups, please!)

2010-06-16T21:23:00.000-07:00

During the hot summer months we have switched our park day to a pool day. We are looking for those with a pool to possibly sign up for a Wednesday to host the swim day at their place. Swim times are from 10:00am to 12 noon. We appreciate your consideration. Thank you
-RS Enrichment

June 23: Janee Tietjen

June 30: Kenningtons

July 7: Mari larson

July 14: Sandy Humann

July 21: Tara Rickards

July 28:

Aug 4: Kenningtons

Aug 11:

Aug 18:

If available to host a day please e-mail Stefanie Adams at: cs_adams@sbcglobal.net, And a big thanks to all those who have signed up!!

First Swim Day

2010-06-14T11:10:00.000-07:00

We will be having our first pool day at the Bogle home on Wednesday, June 16th from 10:00am-noon. Their address is: 7371 N Leonard Clovis, CA 93619.

Directions from the church:

Take Fowler to Herndon, then turn right on Herndon.
Pass Temperance, take a left on DeWolf.
Turn right on Alluvial.
Turn right on Leonard. (Before you turn right on Leonard, you will pass another Leonard on your left. If you hit Fancher, you have gone too far.)

We hope to see you there! Thank you to the Bogles for letting us use their pool!

Congrats it"s a Boy!...and a girl!...and another girl!!!!!

2010-06-13T09:29:00.000-07:00

Going home!!

Three little blessings!!

Porter~Lyla~Scarlet

A BIG Congratulations goes out to Craig and Nicole Saunders and their latest additions to the Saunders Family. Nicole & Craig welcomed triplets Scarlet, Porter, & Lyla early Wednesday May 19th, 2010. What a wonderful blessing and sweet little spirits!! We wish them all the best!!

Ceramics Enrichment Night

2010-06-05T11:22:00.000-07:00

Thursday night we had our monthly talent night. We learned a bit about ceramics. Here is some information for those who are interested in trying their hands in clay.

Clovis Adult School has some ceramic classes that are fairly inexpensive and not time demanding.

Go here to see: http://www.clovisadultschool.com/ and click on "Community Education"

Clay Mix is a wonderful ceramics store near downtown Fresno. They have everything you might want or need to get into ceramics, plus really nice people to help you. Also, you can "rent" a studio space for a day for $15 (I believe) which includes using their pottery wheels, glazes & kiln. Go here to find them: http://www.clay-mix.com/

And lastly, S.Humann will be starting ceramic classes for anyone who is interested. Please contact her for information. Thank you.

Lots of new activities for 2nd Ward Sisters....check it out and join us!!!!

2010-06-04T14:34:00.000-07:00

Book Club News

2010-05-07T17:07:00.000-07:00

May's book club was last night at Christi Budge's house. We missed ALL of you that didn't come!! She was a lovely hostess and made the most scrumptious, chocolatey brownies ever! And all when she didn't feel very good (due to her condition!). Thank you Christi for still having us over when I'm sure you would rather not. And congratulations!

the book was "The Magic of Ordinary Days" and it got 3 thumbs up, (Donna, Christi and I) though 2 of us liked the movie a wee bit better than the book (that seldom happens with me!). Peggy is waiting for her turn to read the book (whoever has it) and I would like to know what Kelly thought of the book. Peggy has the movie and I am fine with that getting passed around too. It is one of my all time faves. I watch it over and over. It was fun having Kim join us last night (it's one of her favorite movies too!) and I hope she will continue to come and be with us!

NEXT MONTH...book club will be at Stephanie Adams' and the book is "Eve and the choice made in Eden" by Beverly Campbell.

Keep reading and see you soon!

Pie Crust class

2010-05-06T09:57:00.000-07:00

Come and learn the fine art of pie crust making with Sister Valerie Hill!!

Hill Residence
Tuesday May 11th
7:00 pm

327 McKelvy Ave.

Congrats Jennifer!!

2010-05-03T09:15:00.000-07:00

Jennifer with Sister Turner and Sister Denton
April 3rd, 2010

April 3rd was a very blessed day as Jennifer was baptized by Brother Brunsvik. What an amazing day!! Many came to show their love and support to Jennifer and her decision to be baptized. The room was filled to the brim with love!! Congrats again Jennifer!!! We love you!!

Stay Tuned........

2010-05-03T08:18:00.000-07:00

Lots of new classes and meetings in the works for our new Thursday enrichment schedule! So mark it down on the calendar, tell the family you'll be going out; to church, and be prepared to learn new skills in a fun and enriching way!!!

Spring Has Arrived at Clovis 2nd Ward!!!

2010-05-02T17:57:00.000-07:00

Spring has arrived!!! With it brought several new additions to our ward. What better way to celebrate May, the month of Mothers, than by welcoming all the new little ones into the ward!! Congrats to all the families and their precious new little ones!!!!!!

Dalton Olsen
3.2.10

Baylor Darren Bogle
3.13.2010

Lincoln Cassiville Humann

3.17.10

Many, many more (thanks to the Saunders..lol!) to come!! Yea we can't wait!!
We are so excited for all our growing families!!

Soup recipes are up ladies!!!

2010-03-16T10:30:00.000-07:00

We have added the soup recipes from last Tuesday's enrichment night. Just scroll to the bottom of this RS blog page. A few more to follow......enjoy!!

RS 168th Birthday Celebration!

2010-02-21T08:10:00.000-08:00

It's that time again sisters...our annual birthday celebration of Relief Society!

168 years of awe inspiring women! Mark it on your calendars.

Join us for an amazing celebration on this evening that will inspire us all
to create beauty and order from the chaos that surrounds our lives!

~Tuesday march 9th, 2010~

6:30 p.m.

Ward Building

Childcare will be provided

Book Club Sign-Ups

2010-02-07T07:58:00.001-08:00

Sister McKinney has done an awesome job of organizing the evening book club!! She even has the year planned out for the most parts. There are several months available still to host a book of your choosing so don't hesitate and sign up with Sister McKinney today!!

Here is our book list for the year (so far!). There are a few blanks and I would love them filled in...don't be shy!!! We would love to get some "new" hostesses...although I will take any of you again in the year if you want to. There are only 4 slots left...let's fill them in ladies! "So many books....so little time"!

January 6 - The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch
hosted by Allyson McKinney

February 3 - Life Lessons from the Book of Mormon by Jack B. Christianson & K. Douglas Bassett
hosted by: Donna Miller

March 3 - 44 Scotland Street by Alexnader McCall Smith
hosted by: Robin Scott

April 7 - An Emotional First Aid Kit for Mothers by Linda J. Eyre
hosted by: Peggy Kennington

May 5 - The Magic of Ordinary Days by Ann Howard Creel
hosted by: Christi Budge

June 2 - Eve & the Choice Made in the Garden of Eden by Beverly Campbell
hosted by: Stefanie Adams

July 7 - Book TBA
hosted by: Marnee' Seamons

Aug 4 - Available

September 1 - "The Book Thief" by Markus Zusak
hosted by: Allyson McKinney

October 6- "A Lantern in Her Hand" by Bess Streeter Aldrich
Hosted by: Deann Brunsvik

November 3 - Available

December 1 - Available

Book Club News

2010-02-01T20:34:00.000-08:00

A.M. Book Club News:

Hello Friends!

This is belated.....I'M SORRY! Life just gets a little crazy at times!

FEBRUARY A.M. BOOK CLUB

BOOK: Julie and Julia

AUTHOR: Julie Powell

Thursday, February 4th

9:30am

at kristi call's home

PLEASE RSVP!

cell phone: 259.3050

home phone: 323.4831

HAPPY READING!

Love, Kristi

P.M. Book Club News:
Greetings fellow book lovers! Just a reminder that Evening book club is THIS WEEK! Wed. the 3rd, 7 p.m. at Donna Miller's home. The book is "Life Lessons from the Book of Mormon." Please let Donna know if you will be able to attend.

March 3rd will be at Robin Scott's and the book is "44 Scotland Street" by Alexander McCall Smith.

We are still in need of someone to sign up for the August - December book clubs. Don't be shy!!! As soon as I hear back from Marnee and Christi on their book titles, I will give you a list of books through July. Hopefully, we will have a few more takers and can give you a list for the whole year! Wouldn't that be great?????? If you know of ANYONE who would like to join us, please invite them! And please consider hosting one of our nights!

See you on Wednesday!!!

With Luv,
Allyson McKinney
e-mail me if interested in hosting a month or have any questions: scrapally@hotmail.com

Tomorrow....'Good' Goods Exchange...Come!!!

2010-01-29T20:25:00.000-08:00

Tomorrow is our "Good Goods Exchange" from 10 am until 12 noon in the cultural hall!!

What ever doesn't get taken will be donated to a charity !!

No money will be exchanged, it is just a provident way for us to share what we don't need with those whom we love who might need what we have !!!!!

It's a Boy!!!!!

2010-01-21T16:39:00.000-08:00

Welcome....
Carson Douglas Linford
6lbs 80z
19 inches long

I'm sorry i'm a bit behind posting but we wanted to welcome Baby Carson to the world and our ward family!! We all can't wait to see how you grow!! Congrats Linford Family!!!

So let it begin....Healthy Living here we come!!!!

2010-01-18T20:09:00.000-08:00

*We are still getting teams with their members situated so bear with us. Thank you.*

The challenge has commenced this day and the entire Relief Society is a buzz with the goals that faces us, to become healthier not only physically but spiritually as well!! So enjoy this 2 month challenge. Rely on your team mates to see you through. If you falter, remember tomorrow is a new day and try again. We can't wait to see how this challenges affects each and every one of us for the better.

Best of luck!
We know you all will do fabulous!!!!

Here is a break down of the teams per Sister Scott. Questions please contact her at crabby_cakes@att.net or 559-312-7326

Team 1: The Featherlight Fairies(mtg. Thurs. at 8 pm)

Susan Tanner Suzyq152@hotmail.com

Robin Scott Crabby_cakes@att.net

Kim Hansen kimilyh@gmail.com

Jen Garrison

Sara Rhames

DeAnn deannbrunsvik@yahoo.com

Jessica Brunsvik

Gill Dockstader

Team 2

Kelly Laing kkeekins@sbcglobal.net

Yolawnda Stutzman

Morgan Childs

Stefanie Adams cs_adams@sbcglobal.net

Laawna Murchison
Kendra Olson

Team 3

Connie Nielson connie.nielson@hotmail.com

Diane Hayes myeightkids@hotmail.com

Kelly Wipfler

Linda Jaeckel swjaeckel@sbcglobal.net

Linda Saunders

Sandy Kharazi

Gerry Merrill

Kristi Call (she will be a call in most of the time)

Team 4

Allyson McKinney scrapally@hotmail.com

Donna Miller donnam121@comcast.net

Ann Winiecke danandannw@yahoo.com

Teri Stringham tdsew@sbcglobal.net

Linda Ryan lcr_supermom@hotmail.com

Peggy Kennington pegysukenn@aol.com

Team 5

Sandy Done jmdone@sbcglobal.net

Carol Hutchason

Karen Miles

Lee Houston

Terry Olsen terryo1904@aol.com

Darlene Neault

Janet Watson JFwatson99@gmail.com

Team 6

Alicia McFarland AliciaMcFarland@sbcglobal.net

Sarcie McFarland

Amy Heasley

Shelly Petty

Heidi Doxie

Melinda Bennett melindabennett@sbcglobal.net

Mary Luke Maluke1@hotmail.com

Healthy Living Challenge: Rules

2010-01-09T14:13:00.000-08:00

Dates:

1. Competition officially starts~Monday January 18^th and ends on March 18^th.

2. This is where it gets a little confusing...depending on what day your team meets, that will be YOUR actual start day. Then you and your team will end the competition on that day of the week. So for example: If your team meets on Tuesdays. You will begin the competition on Tuesday, January 19 and you and your team will end the competition on Friday March 19. If you meet on Saturdays, you would begin on Saturday January 23 and end on March 23. Got it?

3. No date cheating! Meaning - if you meet on Tuesdays, you can’t change your last weigh-in date to a

Saturday to get extra days in for those final last pounds. Or if you meet on Saturdays you can’t take your start weight sooner than that day.

4. COMPETITION CELEBRATION – Thursday March 25th 7:00 pm. We will have a little celebration to brag about the weight you lost and announce the winners. FYI, There will be no munchies at this celebration (you won’t want to put the weight back on :)

Teams:

1. Find your Team Leader on the chart. Call her to find out what day/time you are going to meet.

2. Come to your first weigh-in with a team name idea. As a team, decide on the best one to go with.

3. Work together as a team. Do as little or as much as you want together. Just remember the team with the most points wins. So encourage each other to do better each week.

4. Be competitive to see results!

Weigh-Ins:

1. Meet once a week for a weigh-in (on the set day assigned). Keep that same day & time each week.

2. Use the same scale each week. You get to count half pounds, so you want a scale that can show that.

3. Wear as little clothes as possible (well this is a ―church thing‖ so careful!). Take your shoes and socks before weighing in. It might be best to wear the same thing to each weigh-in for the most accurate results.

4. Make your weigh-ins fast, simple and to the point, unless you are going to workout together afterwards.

5. Measurements will also be taken (see ―Weekly Chart‖ on the rules pages for more details).

6. Bring your weekly chart sheet to your weigh-ins.

7. You will be penalized if you miss a weigh-in!

Weekly Chart:

1. I have provided a chart for you. There are 2 charts per page. Print out 4 of these sheets and cut them in half, so you have a chart for each week. Save them all until the end.

2. Fill this out daily (see ―Point Tallies‖ on the rules pages for more details). Remember, you start your first day with the day of your first weigh-in and then chart the rest of the days accordingly.

3. ―Starting Weight‖ - each week at your weigh-in, indicate your weight here. The same applies for the ―Starting Inch Measurements‖. Then at the next weigh-in, you will find out your new weight and indicate what that is on the ―Weigh-in Weight‖ line. Then you will take that new weight and put that on your next week’s chart for the ―Starting Weight‖. The same method applies for the Inch Measurements.

4. Add up each daily total. Remember Sunday you get a day of rest, from the exercise portion only.

5. Add up all the day’s totals and indicate that # on the ―Weekly Chart Points‖ at the bottom of the sheet.

6. Figure out how many points you earned per number of pounds you lost. Indicate that on the ―Points for Pounds Lost‖ line.

7. Figure out any points that you lose, which will be deducted from your week’s total and indicate that on the ―Lost Points‖ line.

8. Then add your ―Weekly Chart Points‖ to your ―Points for Pounds Lost‖. Then subtract your ―Lost Points‖ from that number and that will be your ―Weekly Point Total‖. You will then indicate that number in the box in the upper right hand corner.

9. Then indicate the total number of inches lost on the ―Inches Lost‖ line. (No points for this).

10. Give your ―Weekly Point Total‖ & your ―Inches Lost‖ numbers to your Team Leader.

Point Tallies:

1. Exercise:

• If you exercise for 20-30 minutes a day = 10 points.

• If you exercise for 31-45 minutes a day = 15 points

• If you exercise for 46-60 minutes a day = 20 points. (You can split this time up during the day.)

• Maximum daily points are 20 (except you don’t get to count any points for Sunday...rest, rest, rest!)

2. Water:

• You should be drinking at least 64 oz. (8 oz. = 1 cup) a day. However if you aren’t anywhere near that, it may take you time to adjust (but get on it, so you don’t let your team down)

• For every 8 oz. = 1 point

• Maximum daily points are 9.

• If you aren’t already drinking that amount and your body isn’t use to it, the bathroom will be your new favorite place, whether you want it to be or not.

3. 7 + Hours of Sleep:

• 7 or more hours of sleep = 5 points. (7 hours of consecutive sleep!) That does not mean you can

sleep for 6 hours and take a 1 hour nap later in the day.

4. 5 + Fruits and Vegetables:

• 5 or more combined fruits and vegetables = 10 points.

• See Fruits & Veggie serving info under “Tips” for examples of serving sizes.

5. No Eating After 8:00 pm:

• Eat after 8...put on the weight! A general rule of thumb is to not eat at least 2 hours before bed.

So we will go by the honor code on the timing, not necessarily ―8:00 pm‖. Just remember the

more you eat later at night, the more it just sits there!

• No eating 2 hours prior to bedtime = 5 points.

6. Prayers:

• Personal Prayers = 2 points (this means your own personal prayers at morning and night,

not family prayers, dinner prayers, prayers said at church, etc.)

• Maximum daily points are 4.

7. Scripture Study:

• Daily Scripture Study=5 points (this is any of the scriptures, Bible, B of M, D & C, Pearl of Great Price).

8. Service:

• Do some kind of service for someone outside of your family (we know you already serve your family all day, every day) =5 points/week. OR if you go to do temple service once that equals 20 points for the whole month. So you can either do an act of service once a week for 4 weeks and get 20 points or go serve at the temple once that month and get all 20 points.

9. Pounds Lost:

• 1 pound lost = 10 points.

• 1/2 pound lost = 5 points.

8. Points Lost:

• No show to a weigh-in = (-10) points. OUCH! Don’t miss these! If you are out of town, then you better just lose an extra pound to make up for those 10 points lost. You cannot have make-up days for weigh-ins. *** Sorry but we have to stress commitment to your team. There has to be accountability for those of you who might fall into the ―flakey‖ category.

• If you exercise for only 3 days a week or less = (-10) points. You can’t expect to get 10 pounds off if you don’t do the work, now can you? :)

How to do the Inch Measurements:

1. Have a sewing tape measure available so you can measure yourself.

2. Arms: Measure around the bicep.

3. Bust: Measure smack dab around the center of your breasts and all around your back (like a bra fitting).

4. Waist: Measure right above your hips, along your belly button line.

5. Legs: Measure one leg, under the groin area, around the biggest part of your upper thigh.

6. Add those measurements up for one combined inch total. Round up or down to the nearest 1/2 inch.

7. Why? You might be asking why we are doing this. The reason is...it might be interesting to see where you have lost the weight. You might also put weight on by building muscles. So by measuring, you can see where you are losing weight (or not). This may help you target those areas that need extra work.

8. Optional - This is optional, you don’t have to do the measurements if you don’t want to. However there will be a winner for the person with the most overall inches lost.

Prizes:

1. Winning Team - all players on the winning team will win a prize.

2. Most Pounds Lost Individual - wins a prize.

3. Most Inches Lost Individual - wins a prize.

4. Most Points Total-wins a prize.

(Numbers 2-4 will be the people outside of the winning group…..we want to share the joy of prizes!)

Tie-Breakers:

1. Team Tie - In the event of a tie for overall team points, the team that had all players lose 10 pounds will get an extra 10 points. If teams are still tied after that, we will then defer to the team who lost the most pounds overall.

2. Individual Tie - In the event of a tie of individual pounds lost or inches lost, we will then defer to those individual’s overall competition points.

*** Keep your weekly charts to prove the tie breakers (and you may also want to keep it for posterity! :)

Tips and Hints: Take it or leave it

Sweet Cravings:

• Chew Gum (sugar free) - if you are craving a little something sweet (it still has calories, but it would be better than eating a sweet snack).

• Chocolate - Can’t give it up? A great solution is: York Peppermint Patties and 3 Musketeers Bars. These are some of the least fattening chocolate solutions. :)

(The following is info I found online from various studies that I summarized and used for our chart guidelines)

Water Info:

Drinking a big glass of water whenever you feel hungry and before a meal or snack, it fills the

Don’t drink all of the water you need per day all at once. Divide the amount you need and drink several glasses of water throughout the day. This is especially important if you engage in lots of heavy exercise.

Drink water when you first get up. Imagine walking into a dark room and looking for something. Chances are you will stumble and maybe even fall unless you turn on the light. Or consider starting your car in sub-zero temperatures and putting it into gear without waiting for the engine to warm up. Either situation can lead to problems or even disasters. The same is true of the human body. Without water to ―wake up and turn on‖ the body each day, you may be running on empty, especially if you skip breakfast altogether. Have a glass of cool water right after you wake up in the morning to tell your body it’s time to get started. Like a gently flowing stream that pushes along debris and rocks, your circulatory system needs fluid to get rid of stubborn free radicals and residue from burned calories that were used during the night’s metabolism. Refresh your system with a drink of water.

Drink water before a workout. Depending on the temperature, humidity, and your body’s fluid levels, you may need one or several glasses of water, each about eight ounces, to arm yourself against dehydration during an indoor or outdoor workout.

Drink water after a workout. Following your exercise session, drink up to replace fluids lost by sweating and physical labor. Don’t drink too much too quickly, or you could induce stomach cramps.

But make sure you drink enough so you don’t stay dehydrated.

Drinking and Walking. Exercise such as walking causes the metabolism to rise and body water to be lost through increased respiration and sweat. Walkers should drink a large glass of water an hour before walking, and then drink about a cup of water every mile. When you finish walking, drink a glass of water. Guidelines for the marathon and half-marathon now say to ―drink when thirsty‖ rather than pushing water, in order to prevent hyponatremia - drinking too much with replacing electrolytes.

Have a glass of water when you’re tired. Feeling tired? Fatigued? Need a nap but can’t take one? Have a glass of water. Because of its ability to move quickly throughout the body, water can reach your brain and activate it right before a meeting or other situation where you need to pay attention. Cold water, especially, will wake up your body to keep you alert.

Stop drinking water two hours before bedtime. If you don’t like getting up at night to use the bathroom, avoid fluids two hours before bedtime, and visit the bathroom a couple of times before you go to bed.

Eight glasses of water a day? More or less? The amount of water we need to drink each day can vary. The 2008 August issue of Mayo Clinic Women’s Healthsource lists factors that can increase the need for fluid, including: Increased physical activity; hot and humid weather; dry indoor air and high altitudes, which reduce moisture in the air; having an illness, particularly one accompanied by fever, vomiting or diarrhea. Data show that women who are adequately hydrated consume about 2.7 liters (91 fluid ounces) of total water a day. Since food typically accounts for about 20 percent of fluid intake, this means drinking roughly 2.2 liters (74 ounces or about 9 cups) of beverages a day.

Exercise Info:

Thirty minutes of exercise every day? And in some cases, even more? While it might not be music to your ears, it is health to your body. Meeting the 30-minute threshold will help a person maintain a healthy weight and reap health benefits like lowering the risk of heart disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, and hypertension, according to the guidelines. The Department of Agriculture and the Department of Health and Human Services indicate that at least 30 minutes of daily physical activity is required to reduce the risk of chronic diseases in adulthood. The amount of physical activity a person needs climbs, depending on his weight status. For those who are following the 30-minute guideline and gaining weight anyway, they may need as much as 60 minutes a day to prevent weight gain. And at the high end of the spectrum is 90 minutes of exercise every day. The 90-minute recommendation is for people who have been significantly overweight, lost a substantial amount of weight, and seek to maintain that weight loss in the long term. Data from the National Weight Loss Registry indicates that people who have been overweight succeed in losing and maintaining weight loss for an extended period if they are highly active during the period when they are maintaining the loss.

Sleep Info:

How many hours should you sleep? There's no normal number of hours that quantifies a good sleep, just like there's no normal shoe size. Most adults need seven to nine hours a night; others manage just fine with six. Just don’t overdo it and get too much sleep, since spending excess time in bed can be a sign of another health problem, such as depression or chronic fatigue syndrome. A 2007 British study found that people who slept the same amount of time (seven hours) each night lived longer, on average, than people who adjusted their schedules to either add or subtract hours from their nightly slumber. Finding your own ideal sleep/wake cycle—and staying consistent—is key to healthy sleep, which ideal for an overall healthier you.

(5) Fruit and Vegetable Serving Info:

How Much Is Serving Size of Fruits and Vegetables? The United States Department of Agriculture sets a serving size for fruit or vegetables to be equal to about one-half cup. Greens like spinach and lettuce have a serving size equal to one full cup. One serving of sliced fruit is equal to one-half cup; however a single piece of fruit, such as an apple or an orange counts as one serving. How did the USDA decide that one-half cup is a serving size? The decision was based on the portion sizes that people typically eat, ease of use and nutritional content of fruits and vegetables.

Eating the recommended amounts of fruits and veggies is easy since all product forms count: fresh, frozen, canned, dried, and "100%" juice. The following chart is just an example of some fruits and veggies to give an idea of serving portions.

It's A Girl!!!!

2010-01-08T13:18:00.000-08:00

Congrats to the Stutzman Family on their new addition!!

Baby Kendall arrived January 1st, 2010.
6 lbs. 4 ozs.
19 3/4 inches

We wish Mom, baby, and family well!!

Food Storage Goals 2010....you can do it!!

2010-01-04T15:10:00.000-08:00

Some of us are completely intimidated by the simple thought of obtaining food storage (I know I am!) So as I was searching around the web for ideas how to organize a small area I cleaned up to make for food storage (one of my 2010 goals) I came across this little schedule of joy! An item a week. That's it! You don't need to run out and buy 50 lbs here....20 bags there.......300 cans here...to make you feel like you're even putting a dent into your families food storage. It's one item a week. 52 weeks. Simple. Easy. Possible. Try it. I know I am.
I will post the item of the week that is suggested here on the blog and you just pick it up on your weekly shopping trip and we are one step closer, yeah baby!! I will also try to add in special tips on prices or coupons if I come across any. So I hope others will try along with me. Remember..."Good, Better, Best!"

Go here to click on the full schedule to print out for yourself and post on your wall so you see it when you leave for the store as a small reminder.

January

Week 1: Popcorn: invest in a popcorn popper if you do not have one.

Happy New Year Sisters!!!!!

2010-01-01T10:24:00.000-08:00

We will open the book. Its pages are blank. We are going to put words on them ourselves. The book is called Opportunity and its first chapter is New Year's Day. ~Edith Lovejoy Pierce

Dear Sisters...an oppurtunity to serve by donating.....

2009-12-19T21:20:00.000-08:00

Our Stake has committed to supplying the Marjaree Mason Center with all of their paper goods through the month of June 2010. Rather than giving the entire burden to one Ward at a time, we are going to fill their needs as a Stake.

If you would like to donate money, complete a tithing slip and put the donation under the category "Other" and list the Marjaree Mason Center. The money will then be given to Michele Carlson or Marilyn Dockstader to purchase needed items.

Also, we have frequently been asked what quantities we need to fill. Please don't feel overwhelmed. There is a reason we are doing this as a stake. The following items and quantities are per month. We are responsible for six months starting with January.

Donations Needed:

PAPER PLATES 9,000

PAPER CUPS 9,000

PAPER BOWLS 9,000

DINNER NAPKINS 9,000

PAPER TOWELS 150 rolls

FACIAL TISSUES 150 boxes

TOILET PAPER 720 rolls

DIAPERS (THE 3 LARGER SIZES) 180 of each size

WIPES 12 packs

An evening of 'Treasured Gifts'

2009-12-13T21:00:00.000-08:00

What a wonderful evening!! Thank you to all the sisters who contributed to making this Relief Society Christmas Dinner an exceptional one! We hope everyone enjoyed it as much as we did and wish everyone a wonderful holiday season and a Merry Chistmas!!!!

Love,
Clovis 2nd Ward Relief Society

A Light Unto All......

2009-12-07T11:41:00.001-08:00

RS Christmas Dinner 2009

2009-11-30T22:55:00.000-08:00

Relief Society's Annual Christmas Dinner & Program

"Treasured Gifts"
Thursday December 10th, 2009
6:30 pm
Ward Building

Join us this special evening for a:
~Delicious dinner
~Wonderful, spiritual, holiday program
~Optional Cookie Exchange

Sunday dress please
Nursery will be available

Provident Living: Gift Swap/Exchange/Giveaway

2009-11-30T21:36:00.000-08:00

Have brand new or 'gently used' items that you don't like/need/wan't? Then drop it off at Sister Scott's home before Dec. 8th to donate it to Relief Society's 'Giftable' Open House, where you too may come back and shop for gifts for family or friends! What a great way to find gifts in this economy than to swap with others you know!!

After dropping gifts off during this next week join us for the Open House on Tues. Dec. 8th. You never know what you may find!! Everything is free and we will also have a wrapping station before heading home.

'Giftable' Open House
Tues. Dec. 8th
6:30 pm
Scott Home

We hope to see you there!!!

(You may leave items on Sister Scott's porch or contact her at 559.312.7326 to make arrangements this coming week for drop-off of items.)

'Virtual' Rummage Sale

2009-11-23T08:34:00.000-08:00

click picture above to go directly to rummage blog

Clovis 2nd Ward RS 'Virtual Rummage Sale'

www.clovis2ndrummagesale.blogspot.com

Please check out our newest Clovis 2nd Ward RS resource, a 'Virtual Rummage Sale' where ward members can post items they no longer want or need, things for sale, things you are looking for that others might have and no longer want, etc. It's a great way to be each others greatest resource!!

If you have not been invited to have access to post because we have not received your e-mail please contact Sandy, Robin, or Stefanie with your e-mail address so we can get you added on!!

You can find instructions on the blog. Please use common courtesy and adhere to a 'first come, first serve' policy if you are posting something you no longer want or need. It's the simplest rule that we ask everyone uses.

We hope everyone enjoys this new resource and respectfully uses it!! Have fun!

-Enrichment Committee

Baptism

2009-11-19T07:42:00.000-08:00

Akilah will be baptized this Saturday at 6:00 p.m. at the Stake Center and all who can attend are invited to come and share and support Akilah in this special event. Hope to see you there sisters!!

New Enrichment Class Provident Living

2009-10-25T23:38:00.000-07:00

Now more than ever is the time to come together as saints and learn those skills we have been constantly advised to learn by our Prophets. We are adding a new class titled "Provident Living". Topics will vary with occasional activities. Everyone has something to offer concerning this subject whether you are an expert canner or excellent couponer everyone can serve others by sharing their skills for Provident Living. It has become evidentally necessary to come together as sisters in the gospel if we are to weather this economic storm and help one another through. What better way then share our knowledge and help where needed?!

Join us Thurs. November 19th!!

First meeting:

Thursday November 19th

7:00 to 8:00 pm

Sister Robin Scott's Home

495 Bliss Ave.

Everyone is welcome!!

"But living providently is more than just putting aside food for future need. It encompasses all areas of life. If we want to face the future with confidence and peace of mind, we must prepare ourselves in six areas: literacy and education, career development, financial and resource management, home production and storage, physical health, and social-emotional and spiritual strength. When we strive to prepare in these areas, we can enjoy peace of mind as we face the uncertainties of the future."-Provident Living: A Way of Life,” Ensign, Aug 1987, 35

November Book Club Meeting~Join us!!!!

2009-10-25T23:35:00.000-07:00

November's evening book club will be.....

WEDNESDAY Nov 4th

Donna Miller's house

6:30 p.m.

The book is 'The No 1 Ladies Detective Agency' by Alexander McCall. Please come even if you don't have time to read the book all the way...(I know this is short notice!). We just love to visit. We will be doing the first WEDNESDAY of each month since that seems to be a better day for some people. (and since only 2 of us were coming on Thursdays!). Hope to see you there! Please RSVP to Donna. Thanks!

Photoshop class

2009-10-20T12:16:00.000-07:00

Friday, Oct 23, @ 6:30pm

at the home of Sis.Petty

Come learn how to use Photoshop,

bring something to take notes!

Friday night!!

2009-10-13T14:51:00.000-07:00

~Revised!!!~

Friday evening, Oct 16, 6:30pm at Sis.Scott's

We will be making homemade Christmas cards (thanks to Sis.McKinney!) and finishing up any other project you may have. The children's aprons will be there to view & learn how to make, the etching cream & extra snack time stickers will be there also, just in case, and we'll have copies of the recipe from last week's "cookie mix in a jar". So come hang out, make some cards, catch up on what you may have missed, get some gifts done for the holidays and socialize with your sista's! :)

C U THERE!!

Oh Baby!!

2009-09-30T16:36:00.000-07:00

We have a new baby in the ward!

~Elizabeth Rose Knudsen~

was born Tuesday, Sept 29

weighing 8 lbs 11 oz and 22" long

Congratulations to the Knudsens!!!!

(Call them to see when you can take a dinner! :)

Simple Christmas Gifts ~ October Enrichment

2009-09-25T13:44:00.000-07:00

In October we will be working on getting ready for the holidays!

Each thursday night, 6:30pm, for the first 3 weeks, we will meet at Sis.Scott's house to make easy gifts for Christmas. Here is our first craft:

~Childrens Aprons~

These are made from towels. The two above are made with two wash clothes, and below is a linen kitchen towel. There are so many possiblities, and they are so easy!! Just find some towels, ribbon, buttons, patches, and get creative!

~October 1, 6:30pm @ Sis.Scott's house~

Bring your own materials and sewing machine if available and have fun creating, or just come learn, watch & make them at home!

What's happenin' this week:

2009-09-21T15:36:00.000-07:00

Wednesday, 23rd, 7pm @ Sis.Ryan's

~ SOS2 ~

Knitted bears for children in need of comfort

Come learn how to knit these adorable little bears!

Thursday, 24th, 6:30pm @ Sis.Scott's

~ Etching Finale ~
Come finish what you started at Super Saturday!

There are a few ladies who did not get to etch their pans. We have your stickers (unless we've gotten them to you already), so bring your pan and $3!

If you would like to do a "Snack Time" jar, we have 11 extra stickers, so bring a jar big enough and $3 (per sticker)! These make excellent gifts, so think of who you could give one to for the holidays!!

Saturday, 26th, 5pm @ East Stake Center

~ General Relief Society Broadcast ~

Join your sisters and be spiritually fed!

Park Play Day

2009-09-13T13:23:00.000-07:00

We will be having our first park play day Monday, September 14th from 10:00-11:30am at Bicentennial Park (Sunnyside just south of Herndon). All ages are invited. This is a great way to meet other moms and kids from the ward.

We will have park play day each Monday at the same time. We hope to see you there!

It was really SUPER!!!

2009-09-13T13:11:00.000-07:00

Just wanted to take a moment to thank all the women who made our 'Super Saturday 2009' turn out really 'SUPER'!!! We hope everyone had a good time and learned some new skills. Also wanted to extend a 'SUPER, SUPER' thank you to the ladies that put it all together! Sister Humann, Sister Budge, Sister Saunders, and Sister Scott put a lot of work into our fun day and we 'super' thank them. Also the enrichment commitee was a 'super' help as well as our teachers for the day. Thanks to all! 'Super' Job ladies!!!!!! (Please see below for the bread recipes taught).

Orange Bread

~Susan Tanner~

5-5 1/2 c. flour

1/2 c. sugar

1 tsp. salt

2 Tbs. yeast

1/2 c. milk

1/2 c. water

1/2 c. butter

3 eggs

2 Tbs. grated orange peel

Orange frosting glaze:

2 c. powdered sugar plus enough orange juice to make glaze.

Mix 2 c. flour, sugar, salt, and yeast. Combine milk, water, and butter in saucepan, place over low heat and stir until warm. Gradually add to the flour mixture. Beat with mixer 10 minutes. Add 2 eggs and 1 more c. of flour. Beat at high speed for 2 minutes. Stir in orange rind and enough flour to make dough easy to handle. Knead for 5-7 minutes. Place in an oiled bowl and let rise twice. (until double in size).

Divide dough into 3 equal parts and roll into long 'snakes'. Braid this together, form long loaf or form a ring. Let it rise until double in size. Bake at 375 for 20 minutes then brush with 1 egg and 1 Tbs. water(beat together well first) and then bake for 10 more minutes.

Glaze with orange frosting.

Bundt Pan Orange Rolls

~Linda Saunders~

2 pkgs. large refrigerator rolls

1/2 cube of butter

3/4 c. sugar

Juice and rind of 1 orange

Spray bundt pan with Pam. Place rolls on end in pan. Melt butter, sugar, juice, & rind together. Pour over rolls. Bake 375 for 25 minutes. Invert on platter to serve.

Super Saturday is Coming....

2009-08-31T13:37:00.000-07:00

.....are you ready?!!

Saturday September 12th

9:00 am to 11:00 am

Ward Building

It's almost here! To make sure we're all ready... Following is the list of prices for each activity. Please bring cash on saturday to pay for what you have ordered. Thank you!!

Family Home Evening Boards: $17

Etched Glass Pans & Jars: $3

(Bring your own pan.)

Tamales: Free

Breadmaking: Free

If I am bringing jars for you, please have $5 for each jar.

We hope you can join us to make some awesome crafts and enjoy the company of your ward sisters!!! Can't wait to see you there!

Who Am I?

2009-08-08T22:40:00.000-07:00

As part of the RS Enrichment blog we would like to spotlight a RS Sister from our ward every so often so that sisters in Clovis 2nd Ward get to know others in the Ward Family better, and we might learn something we never knew before!!
So here is the deal, the first individual to respond on the comments section of the blog post with the correct name of the person we are spotlighting will receive a small prize! Exciting huh? So read about our current sister and if you know 'Who am i' leave a comment. Have fun!!

*This sister is completely a night owl who likes to snack on Peanut M&Ms.
*She is right handed.
*Her favorite day of the week is Friday.
*8:30 am is her waking time and she likes to eat Kashi Go Lean Crunch or Chocolate Chip Pancakes for breakfast.
*She is allergic to Penicillin and her favorite sport to watch is baseball.
*This sister feels inspired by flower gardens and her favorite flower is the Lilac.
*She has moved 8 times total and has lived in Clovis for 21 years.
*If she could go anywhere in the world on vacation: Paris, France.
*The one characteristic she despises is cruel sarcasm.
*Favorite color to wear: Green.
*Favorite ice cream: Mint Chocolate Chip.
*Between the city, the country, & the beach...this sister prefers the beach. She was actually born in Oceanside, California,
*Biggest pet peeve...dried toothpaste blobs in the sink.
*Favorite sandwich: The Club
*She would like to learn to be a really good bread baker someday.

So there you go sisters......Who Am I??

The Women in Our Lives

2009-08-06T16:25:00.000-07:00

One of the many reasons we adored President Hinckley........

August Events~

2009-08-01T20:10:00.000-07:00

Here are the dates for our last few swim days of the summer.
Fridays from 10:00 am-12:00 noon. All ages are invited to come:

Aug 7th: Kenningtons~7754 N Leonard
Aug 14th: Calls~8680 E. Los Altos
Aug 21st: Bogles~7371 Leonard

The evening book club will meet this Thursday night August 6th at Sister McKinney's home at 6:30 pm. The book for the month was 'Persuasion' by Jane Austen. Please join us for the evening. We will be discussing the book, watching the movie, and eating a little popcorn!

The Fresno East Stake Emergency preparedness team is holding a canning seminar next Saturday August 8th at 8:00 am SHARP! For those interested in attending please sign up by emailing them at: emergprep1@yahoo.com

You can also check out their blog for amazing ideas and help with your emergency preparedness:

http://www.fresnoeaststakeemergencypreparedness1.blogspot.com/

This coming weekend August 8th & 9th is the California Young Single Adult conference here at the Fresno temple and at 6 other temples across the state. Please if those who are 18 to 31 years old in your life haven't signed up to go yet, let them know what an amazing event it will be.

You can check it out at:

http://www.californiaysa.org/

( I almost wish I was 18 to 31 so I could go!)

Girl's Night Out...Thanks to all who came!

2009-07-23T22:55:00.000-07:00

Wednesday was RS Enrichments 'Girls Night Out'. We all had a wonderful time visiting with other sisters in the ward and even cooling off a little bit from this intense July heat! Thanks to all who came (but we missed those of you who couldn't make it) and we hope to see everyone again at the next quarterly event in September.

P.S. Thank you Sister Ryan for opening up your home and to all who helped with the evening!!

July Enrichment

2009-07-21T14:23:00.001-07:00

Just a reminder that our Girls Night Water Social/Barbeque will be held tomorrow night, July 22nd, at the Ryan's home (6315 N Sheridan Clovis, CA 93619). It will begin between 6:15 and 6:30pm. Please join us for dinner, socializing, and optional swimming and water games. All girls (5 and up) and women are invited to attend. We hope to see you there!

Fun Filled July

2009-07-05T12:18:00.000-07:00

Join your fellow sisters for these awesome upcoming July events:

Wed, July 8th 7:00 am: Service Project-Evangel Home

Please come help paint a small studio apartment for the Evangel home. Bring rollers and brushes if you have any. Meet at Linda Saunder's home.

July 9th 10:00 am - 12:00 pm: Pool Play Date - Sister Olga Coleman's Pool

Sister Coleman has kindly offered her pool for a play date. So come enjoy a cool dip in the pool. (Please make sure you supervise your children well.)

12444 Paul Ave.

Clovis, Ca. 93619

Mon, July 13th 7:30am ~ Evangel Home

Meet at the Sis.Tanner's home at 7:30am to come help decorate the Evangel Home apartment! Thank you everyone for all your help!!

July 22nd 6:30 pm: RS Enrichment Girl's Night Out - Sister Ryan's

Delicious dinner, scrumptious dessert, and H2O..H2O...H2O!

This is an ALL girls night out so all are welcome to come. Bring your daughter, mother, sister, etc. We will be playing in the water and swimming so bring your suit and a towel and be prepared to have fun with your fellow sisters.

Please keep an eye out for information on more events!

Help Needed!

2009-07-03T22:50:00.000-07:00

Monday, July 6, at 9:30am, we need your help!
We will be painting an apartment at the Evangel Home that morning. We could use paint rollers and as many helping hands as possible! If your schedule allows, PLEASE come help!
Meet at Sis.Saunder's home at 9am! Thank you!
Evangel Home
137 N. Yosemite
Fresno, CA 93701
(559) 264-4714
Carpooling is fun! :)

Calling all Sisters of Service!!

2009-06-14T15:08:00.000-07:00

HELP!! S.O.S!! We are starting a new group! Our mission is to bring whatever happiness and good we can to those we find in need. Writing notes, sending flowers, providing meals, crocheting bandages, making blankets, cleaning up a park and gathering donations for needs are just a few of the ways we'll be serving. So, PLEASE join us on Wed, June 17, 7pm at Sis.Hill's home (the Beehive). Every sister can make a difference. Every small gesture helps.
We will be planning our first big project, which is: the beautification of one of the Evangel Home's apartments. This will include painting, putting in new blinds & floors, and decorating. It is going to be so much fun! If this project seems too big for you, Sis.Hill has some other crocheting projects that we could use your help with! If you'd like to help, please come on Wed. night!
Check out what the Evangel Home is all about at http://www.evangelhome.org/.

Kids again, for a night! :D

2009-06-11T10:01:00.001-07:00

Last night was so fun! Just to get together and chat and color like little children, was a blast! :D hehe

Anyone that is interested in Family Home Evening packets & supplies of all kinds, PLEASE contact Sis.Done as soon as possible. She is trying to clean up, pack & move, and has a file cabinet full of beautiful FHE supplies. Please spread the word!!

Come make FHE Lesson Packets!

2009-05-29T11:06:00.000-07:00

Wednesday, June 10, 6:30pm @ the church
Sis.Budge is being so wonderful as to let us all copy her FHE lesson packets. She will have 5 different lessons available (they are soo cute!). The night will be dedicated to coloring, cutting, laminating, etc...oh, and of course, SOCIALIZING! :). Copies of the lessons will be provided along with scizzors, markers, etc. A laminating machine will be available for use also, but you will need to pay for each sheet of plastic you use. These lessons are geared toward small children, but if you don't have small children, I'm sure you know someone you could make them for as a gift. :) I think we all need a little help with family home evening ideas once in a while! Hope to see you all there. :)

In Appreciation

2009-05-03T14:04:00.000-07:00

To those sisters who planted flowers in the Fritts' garden in March, they are now in full bloom, and Sis. Fritts has expressed her "sincere gratitude and appreciation for your labor of love". You know who you are, thank you, thank you, so much. Keep up the Lord's work & may He guide and bless you in your efforts.

In celebration of the Relief Society's anniversary: a report

2009-04-11T09:29:00.000-07:00

On March 11, we, the sisters of Clovis 2nd ward, celebrated the "R.S. Birthday", and accepted missions of service to perform one for another.
It's April 11, and we've begun to get the wonderful reports of your service to one another in the last month. If you haven't gotten your report to the R.S. Presidency, please do as soon as possible, so that we may all be uplifted by one another's experiences! We truly love and appreciate each of you sisters!! Thank you all!!

1 group's report:
Dear Relief Society Presidency,
Thank you for the recent opportunity we were given to preform an act of service for a specific family within our ward. So often we, as sisters, desire to perform acts of kindness and service beyond the routine daily life, but don't always follow through with those ambitions. This combined effort allowed each of us involved to feel good about serving another and made it possible to give generously in a way beyond our own personal means or ability. Let us share...
Here is our assigned "mission:" Please let the Dockstader family know how much we appreciate their service and sacrifices, by providing a meal and a "thank you note/gift of some sort."
At first we brainstormed what type of meal we could prepare to deliver to their home one evening. We thought of some delicious foods that adults love to eat! Then we took into consideration that they have three young children at home whose taste very likely differ from that of their parents. We began to look more in depth at what kind of meal would be most pleasing to this particular family.
We realized that the children would probably enjoy something along the lines of chicken nuggets or pizza. We thought long and hard about what Bishop and Sister Dockstader would most enjoy, and decided that TIME together is what Bishop's families need most. With this in mind, we began to explore ways that we could provide a day or an evening together for their whole family which would allow Gill a meal off from cooking, and uninterrupted time together.
We decided to donate the amount that we would normally spend on ingredients to provide a meal for their family. We talked about a possible range of money. Then we decided that if each person contributed what was in their means, the Dockstader family could not only enjoy a meal together, but more importantly, TIME together.
Each sister in our group wrote a personal note thanking the Bishop and his family for the loving service and sacrifice they give to our Ward. We purchased a generous gift card to John's Incredible Pizza that they could use at their convenience. When we included a general THANK YOU card to them, we mentioned that although our names were the ones included in the gift, it really was given on behalf of all of the sisters of the Clovis 2nd ward Relief Society. Thank you for creating an experience where we could grow together in love and service!

~Thank YOU sisters!

General Conference

2009-03-28T22:52:00.000-07:00

Saturday & Sunday, April 4 & 5
Go to: http://lds.org/broadcast/gc/0,5161,8584,00.html for more information, and to watch.

~In Purse-ute of Zion~

2009-03-04T08:31:00.000-08:00

Clear your calendars!!
On Wednesday, March 11 @ 6:30pm
we will celebrate the creation of the Relief Society!
Dinner, games and much conversation on how we can better build Zion in our midst, will be the events of the night.
And, Yes! there will be a Nursery!
It is most important that we remember to invite any women we know that might come. Invite your neighbors, your less active sisters, and every friend you know. Let the Spirit guide you. You never know who might just love to come!
See you all there, along with the guests you bring!!

Stake RS Enrichment Night

2009-02-27T19:41:00.000-08:00

Saturday, Feb. 28, 10am - 12pm, at noon we'll have lunch.
Held at our building (Fowler/Sierra).
Sunday dress, bring Preach My Gospel.
Come, come ye saints!! :D

Sunday fast for missionary work

2009-02-23T21:44:00.000-08:00

This fast Sunday we have been invited to participate in a fast for missionary work from the mission president. Specifically we have been asked to include the names of less active people in our prayers. There is a great effort going on right now to reactivate members who have gone astray for one reason or another. So if you have a less active sister that you visit teach this may be a good time to fast and pray for her.

Stake Conference 10am!

2009-02-21T11:17:00.000-08:00

Please spread the word, there has been a mistake in our Stake Conference meeting time.
Stake Conference will be at 10am! (not 9am)
Please spread the word!!

Also, your Bithell Farms berry orders need to be in by Monday, Feb 23.
Thank you!!

THE RELIEF SOCIETY of CLOVIS 2nd Ward

Smoothie recipes...

Organize yourselves...

Happy New Year!

Recipes from our fun night...

Relief Society Christmas Dinner...this week!

December save-the-dates...

Attitude of Gratitude night...

November...

Burrito Babies and Pomegranate Jelly...

It was a super fun super Saturday!

October already!

Super Saturday projects...

New things happening...

29th Annual Relief Society Christmas Concert...

"And a Little Child Shall Lead Them"

Friendshipping Festival this Thursday!!

Personal Progress this Thursday

New Year, New Activitites

Congratulations!!

Evangel Home Dinner Recipes

Come Jouney with us to Bethlehem

Tulle Christmas Trees this Thursday!

Personal Progress Thursday

Tulle Christmas Tree Class Cancelled

Spooky Sweet Recipes

Halloween Treats

Park Play Day

Personal Progress Enrichment Night

September Food Storage...get your order in today!!

Voice of the Spirit

PM Book Club Update

Note on Final Swim Day

Final Swim Day!

Pool Day Tomorrow

P.M. Book Club News:

July 28th Pool Day

Pool Day Cancelled

Girl's Night Out is coming!!!

Breadmaking class has been Cancelled!!

Take Note: Book Club News.....

July 7th Pool Day

Cupcake Class

June 30th Pool Day

Pool Day Reminder

June 23rd Pool Day

Shakespeare in the Park

Swim Days Calendar-(We are in need of more sign-ups, please!)

First Swim Day

Congrats it"s a Boy!...and a girl!...and another girl!!!!!

Ceramics Enrichment Night

Lots of new activities for 2nd Ward Sisters....check it out and join us!!!!

Book Club News

Pie Crust class

Congrats Jennifer!!

Stay Tuned........

Spring Has Arrived at Clovis 2nd Ward!!!

Soup recipes are up ladies!!!

RS 168th Birthday Celebration!

Book Club Sign-Ups

Book Club News

Tomorrow....'Good' Goods Exchange...Come!!!

It's a Boy!!!!!

So let it begin....Healthy Living here we come!!!!

Healthy Living Challenge: Rules

It's A Girl!!!!

Food Storage Goals 2010....you can do it!!

Happy New Year Sisters!!!!!

Dear Sisters...an oppurtunity to serve by donating.....

An evening of 'Treasured Gifts'

A Light Unto All......

RS Christmas Dinner 2009

Provident Living: Gift Swap/Exchange/Giveaway

'Virtual' Rummage Sale

Baptism

*New Enrichment Class* Provident Living

November Book Club Meeting~Join us!!!!

Photoshop class

Friday night!!

Oh Baby!!

New Enrichment Class Provident Living