Water storage containers

Due to the huge response we received over our Emergency Preparedness Item of the Month for May, we will be a little slow in filling the orders. We will distribute some of the water storage containers as they are available, but will have to wait for a larger order to come in before all the your orders are fulfilled. I (Erin) have all the orders and will be distributing the containers, so check with me if you are wondering where yours are.

GREAT JOB in taking this opportunity to become better prepared! We are excited that so many of you responded. Stay tuned for new items to come!

Missionary Zone Conference

This Tuesday, June 9th is Missionary Zone Conference and we have been assigned to prepare and serve their lunch meal. Thanks to Sister Betty Smith who always faithfully takes on this responsibility.

She will be working to prepare a Mexican meal and has asked for help on Monday evening at 5:00 pm at her home in Chaffee to pre-make the enchiladas. Help will also be needed on Tuesday from 10:30 - 1:00. If you are available to help either day, please contact our Compassionate Service Leader, Maegan Jensen, to coordinate the times and days you are available.

Sunday Lesson, June 14

Our lesson for the 14th will be from our Teachings of the Presidents of the Church: Joseph Smith, Chapter 35. Click here for a link to the lesson.

Sisters of Light

Since we missed several of you at our April Enrichment Meeting I am posting the video that we shared during the meeting last night.

And Another

Baked Russian Chicken
from Christine Sirrine

4-5 large chicken breasts
1 small bottle of Russian Salad Dressing (I use Wish Bone)
1 pkg (envelope) dried onion soup mix (I use Lipton)
1 (8-12 ox) orange marmalade, apricot or peach jam (don't be afraid to try a variety of jams to see what you like-- I often mix plum or strawberry jam with the apricot, etc. Just do it to taste)

Place Chicken Breasts in baking dish. Mix all remaining ingredients together. Pour over chicken. Bake at 350º for one hour or until done. Do not cover while baking. This will help the sauce crystalize on the chicken. You will have extra sauce which may be put on top of rice, etc.

Another recipe

Bran Muffins
from me this time

1-1/4 cups sugar
2-1/2 tsp baking soda
¾ cup shortening
1 tsp salt
2 eggs
1 cup boiling water
2 cups buttermilk
1 cup All Bran Cereal
3 cups flour (white or wheat)
2 cups bran flakes cereal

Add shortening and bran flakes to boiling water and set aside. Mix all other ingredients in mixer and then add water mixture. Beat well. Bake muffins in paper muffin cups or greased muffin pan at 350 degrees till done, either mini muffins or larger.

Here is the best part: Batter can be stored in refrigerator in covered container for about 2 weeks and used as needed.

Temple Trips

Jackson Relief Society Enrichment Activity Temple dates for 2009

Carpools will be arranged for each date and we are always looking for a volunteer to drive. We can do lunch (or dinner) afterwards depending on the needs of those who attend and can be flexible. We may also try to stop at the cannery and pick or bulk or can if we have time and all carpoolies (is that a word?) want to make the stop. Cape Girardeau Ward sisters are also welcome to attend, please let us know if you'd like to be included.

June 20 (Sat) afternoon session (This is the day the Choir will be in STL), leave Perryville at 11:30 or noon for 1:30 or 2:15 sessions
July 10 (Fri) evening session, leave Perryville at 5:30 PM
Aug 22 (Sat) This is RS Temple Day, time and schedule TBA
Sept 25 (Fri) morning session, leave Perryville at 8:00 AM
Oct 17 (Sat) morning session, leave Perryville at 8:30 AM
Nov 20 (Fri) evening session, leave Perryville at 5:30 PM
Dec 11 (Fri) morning session, leave Perryville at 8:00 AM

Watch for sign up sheets or contact Sister Wheeler if you are interested in carpooling.