Swap Portraits

Some swap-ette attendees!  Taken by our very own talented Sigrid! 

*You can click on her name to see her photography work.  

Sharon

Shannon

Brittani

Terry

Sydney

Sue

Heidi

Shana

Nancy

Kerri

Jeanine

Leila

Sunday Lesson #34- Service

Taught by Katie P.

"Unless we lose ourselves in service to others, there is little purpose to our own lives."  President Thomas S. Monson

Some great scriptures on service in the Book of Mormon:
Moroni 7:47-48
Alma 37:6-7

President Spencer W. Kimball taught, " God does notice us, and he watches over us.  But it is usually through another person that he meets our needs.  Therefore, it is vital that we serve each other in the kingdom... In the Doctrine and Covenants we read about how important it is to 'succor the weak, lift up the hands which hang down, and strengthen the feeble knees.' (D&C 81:5.)  

So often, our acts of service consist of simple encouragement or of giving mundane help with mundane tasks, but what glorious consequences can flow from mundane acts and small but deliberate deeds!" (Ensign, Dec. 1974)  Our service need not wait until we devise some elaborate means or project.  Often the simplest, most obvious thing is what is needed most, like a thought expressed by telephone or a note in the mail.

A letter that we received from our stake Relief Society President, Sister McFarlane said,  "President Strong is concerned that we need a better understanding of the "So Great A Cause" effort, and what it is about.  There are a multitude of things we can do, but it must become our way of life, a lifestyle for us, that we look to give, to strengthen those around us near and far.

August 13th is not THE event, but is a celebration of what individuals and families have done and will be doing to "export strength."

Here are some recent examples:

A family in our stake is helping with the travel expenses of a family that cannot afford to make the trip to be sealed in the temple.

Some have signed up on mormon.org proclaiming faith and testimony.

Pres. Strong has given a Triple Combination to someone at work.

We need to change our viewpoint, our vision if you will of this inspired direction for our Stake."

"It is only when we love God and Christ with all of our hearts, souls, and minds that we are able to share this love with our neighbors through acts of kindness and service- the way that the Savior would love and serve all of us if He were among us today.

When this pure love of Christ- or charity- envelopes us, we think, feel, and act more like Heavenly Father and Jesus would think, feel, and act.  Our motivation and heartfelt desire are like unto that of the Savior."  Elder M. Russell Ballard

Enchilada Pie Recipe

*From July Recipe Group

 By Karen E. 

1lb ground beef - browned with onion flakes or real onion
1 can refried beans
1 15 oz can of tomato sauce

Mix refried beans and tomato sauce with the browned meat and onions.  Season with Chili Powder or Taco Seasoning.

If you would like you could add green peppers or other peppers to the mix.  I have also mixed in sliced olives.
9 corn tortillas
Grated cheese  -  your choice of kind of cheese.  I use mild cheddar.

 Spray bottom of casserole dish with pam so that it doesn't stick to bottom of dish.  Layer buttered tortillas - meat mixture -grated cheese, three times finishing with cheese.  Put a little, about 1/2 a cup to a cup of water in the bottom of the casserole.

Cover and put in 350 degree oven for 20 to 30 minutes until cheese is melted and it is heated through.  You could take the cover off the last 5 minutes if you like a crustier top. 

Serve with green salad. 

 Yummy!  This looks super easy and delicious! 

Terry and Sydney were also super excited to hear Karen was going to make a strawberry pie with chocolate crust to eat while we all waited for the Enchilada Pie to bake.

 Wow!  A two course meal!  Thank you Karen for hosting an incredible recipe group and for spoiling us with delicious food!