Time for a new post

It has been a while since I posted anything informational, so here I go.

1. VISITING TEACHING: April is over and I am in need of visiting teaching reports once again. Also, a few changes were made to the routes last month. If you have not received a new list or know if your route has changed, NOW is the time to find out! Please email or call me with your reports. If I haven't heard from you by the end of the week, you can expect a call from myself or my trusty Visiting Teaching Leader, Sister Schoen. You can email me at ewindbigler@gmail.com or call me at 837-3908.

2. TEMPLE TRIP: We have scheduled a carpool trip to the temple this Friday evening for Stake Temple Day. I will be driving (fair warning, in case that scares you :) We will be meeting at the Fruitland Exit (Drury parking lot) at 5:00 pm on this Friday evening, May 8th. If you prefer to meet us in Perryville, please plan to meet at the Perryville Wal-Mart parking lot at 5:30 pm. AND, if you plan to attend, I need to know so that we are sure to have enough seats in cars. Please email or call me to let me know you will attend. Again, you can email me at ewindbigler@gmail.com or call me at 837-3908.

3. SERVICE PROJECT: There may be opportunities to do service at the Jamieson home. Anyone who would like to help call Chantal at 986-8830.

4. COTTAGE MEETING: This Saturday evening at the Godwin's home in Marble Hill. If you have any friends or family OR visit teach any less active members in the Marble Hill area, get in touch with Brother John Thompson, Sister Joanna Thomsen, or the missionaries to attend and invite others to attend with you.

5. ENRICHMENT ACTIVITY: Coming soon, we promise. Stay tuned.

6. SUNDAY LESSON for May 10 will be from the Teachings of the Presidents of the Church: Joseph Smith, chapter 33. Click here for a link to the lesson online.

And a recipe

Since many of our Jackson Branch recipes were left out of the Stake RS Cookbook (not our fault, we promise!) we are going to post your submitted recipes here for all to enjoy. We will eventually also get them printed out for you to add to your copy of the Stake Cookbook. AND, I promise to bring all submitted recipes to return to you this Sunday, so remind me to give them to you!

Here is one for today form Sister Godwin:

Angel Biscuits
Mix well:
5 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon salt

Cut in:
3/4 cup shortening

Dissolve 1 pkg dry yeast in 1/2 cup water and stir into 2 cups buttermilk. Add this mix to the flour mixture and stir till moistened. Cover and chill. Bake on lightly greased cooking sheet at 4:00º for 12 minutes. Dough will keep several weeks in refrigerator.

Yield: 4 dozen biscuits.

Impromptu Enrichment Activity/Service

Christine O. is getting her new house ready for moving in and could use some help painting a couple of rooms TONIGHT between 6-8pm. Her house is in Indian Hills, turn in, the first street is Highland, turn right, go to the top of the hill and there is a little white house. That's it!!! Call Christine if you have questions at 314-825-3650.

Cottage Meeting in Jackson

The missionaries and Branch Mission Leader have planned a cottage meeting for those who are interested in learning more about the church on Saturday, April 25th at 7:00 pm at the Senske/Smith home. Brother Thompson has asked that we think about those who we will invite to attend. If you feel impressed to extend an invitation, please talk to him or one of the missionaries.

Ben Sirrine Mission Update

Ben Sirrine had originally planned to begin his mission as soon as school is out at the end of this month. His plans, however, have been delayed as he is now going through treatment for Ulcerative Colitis. His treatment will last till June 25th, after which the doctor will determine if he can send his mission papers in and get a clean bill of health. The Sirrine Family wishes to express thanks to all for your kind thoughts and prayers.

Sister Posey update

I received an updated address for Sister Katie Posey today. She has actually been reassigned to serve in a Spanish-speaking area of her mission despite the fact that she does not speak Spanish at all. As always, she has a great attitude and is willing to go wherever the Lord wants her. She mentioned that she appreciates letters from so many of you and wanted me to be sure to share her new address. So here it is, lets keep up our support for this great sister missionary:

Hermana Katie Posey
759 Brookside Dr.
Vacaville, CA 95688

Home, Family, and Personal Enrichment Meeting on April 21st

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I apologize that we have been a bit behind in getting this information out to you. We WILL be meeting on Tuesday, April 21st at 7:00 pm at the church for out first Enrichment Meeting of the year.

We will share:
• Dessert
• An opportunity to get to know each other a little better
• A short (really, we promise) video message about our goals for the year
• And a chance to share your love and light with sisters in our branch who need a lift

We will be making unity "jars of love" with thoughts, testimonies, scriptures, or other messages of love and encouragement for some of our sisters who could use a little extra portion of our collective light, as well as a reminder of our love and concern for them.

We promise a fun, yummy, and uplifting hour and a half and hope that you plan to attend. A children's class will be provided by our Cape Relief Society sisters and Sunday dress is not necessary. Please don't hesitate to call or email if you have any questions. ewindbigler@gmail.com or 573-837-3908