The new year always brings changes. Starting January 3, 2010, Heritage Ward Sacrament Meeting will start at 1:00 p.m.
This past Sunday, we recieved our new manual to be used during Relief Society on the second and third Sunday of each month, the newly revised Gospel Principles Manual. If you have not received yours, they will be handed out again Sunday. The new lesson schedule is on this blog with links to the on-line text version of each lesson. Click here for links to text and audio of each lesson.
This years course of study is the Old Testament. To get started you may want to read a great article found in the January 2002 issue of the Ensign titled Enjoying the Old Testament. (Click here to go to this article!)
May we all look forward to another great year serving and learning as sisters in the Heritage Ward Relief Society!
12/30/09
12/21/09
Annual Nativity Show
Live Nativity Pageant
Dec. 22-24
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Corner of Forestry Ave. & 43 St. S.
Performances Every 15 Minutes
Starting at 6pm
Last Performance At 7:45
Dec. 24 Starting At 5:30
Last Performance 7:15
The bleachers are up, grassed areas prepared for overflow, big-box speaker systems in place and spot and flood lights at the ready — the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is ready for the Tuesday kick-off of its 25th live Christmas nativity production at its Forestry Avenue church.
The Coaldale Ward is running the show this year for the church’s Lethbridge East Stake which launched the annual performance “as our gift to the community and surrounding area,” said program director Chris Ingram of Coaldale.
She started last year training with the 2008 director and team, and this year, she and her key team members Maureen Burke and Marilyn Richards are directing all the action.
Outside Saturday, Gerrit Vandewal was priming the sound system while Delon Crapo was making early arrangements for the spot and flood lights and Jack Stockton was helping rope off the stage area that stretches across the entire front of the church entry. Some actors will perform from the church roof. Most of the action will focus on the manger scene while the sheep and donkey will be stabled in a clearing near some bushes at one corner of the building.
The performances, about 20 minutes apart depending on the size of the crowd, will run 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday. A different cast of about 30 actors will gather each afternoon about 4:30 for make-up and costume fitting under the direction of Liz Wilson. All faces will be darkened to help the actors show up better under the artificial lighting.
All narration is through a CD. The actors simply play out the words at the direction of Ingram.
A full complement of costumes, some of them original gowns and other clothing which have been added as needed, have been unpacked from the dry cleaners. Supporting canes and crooks are waiting to be used.
Ingram said the array of volunteers from the church is amazing. For instance, several will prepare a hot meal, mostly soup and buns, and others will serve it to the actors before the performances begin. And all the equipment outside has to be set up and taken down each day.
There is room for about 400 on the bleachers, and at least that many more on the grassed area.
Ingram said there has never been busloads of people, from say a seniors centre or for handicapped people, but that would be welcome. She said any bus service can be accommodated by calling Ingram at 403-345-5331 by Monday.
“We can accommodate everybody,” said Ingram. “If they come, they will feel the spirit.”
Each performance will have the cast working up to six performances a night.
Ingram said the seven wards in the Lethbridge East Stake take turns in rotation. But the director team will remain in place for four years. In its final year, it will train the next four-year director team.
-Written by Ric Swihart
Lethbridge Herald Dec 19/09
Dec. 22-24
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Corner of Forestry Ave. & 43 St. S.
Performances Every 15 Minutes
Starting at 6pm
Last Performance At 7:45
Dec. 24 Starting At 5:30
Last Performance 7:15
The bleachers are up, grassed areas prepared for overflow, big-box speaker systems in place and spot and flood lights at the ready — the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is ready for the Tuesday kick-off of its 25th live Christmas nativity production at its Forestry Avenue church.
The Coaldale Ward is running the show this year for the church’s Lethbridge East Stake which launched the annual performance “as our gift to the community and surrounding area,” said program director Chris Ingram of Coaldale.
She started last year training with the 2008 director and team, and this year, she and her key team members Maureen Burke and Marilyn Richards are directing all the action.
Outside Saturday, Gerrit Vandewal was priming the sound system while Delon Crapo was making early arrangements for the spot and flood lights and Jack Stockton was helping rope off the stage area that stretches across the entire front of the church entry. Some actors will perform from the church roof. Most of the action will focus on the manger scene while the sheep and donkey will be stabled in a clearing near some bushes at one corner of the building.
The performances, about 20 minutes apart depending on the size of the crowd, will run 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday. A different cast of about 30 actors will gather each afternoon about 4:30 for make-up and costume fitting under the direction of Liz Wilson. All faces will be darkened to help the actors show up better under the artificial lighting.
All narration is through a CD. The actors simply play out the words at the direction of Ingram.
A full complement of costumes, some of them original gowns and other clothing which have been added as needed, have been unpacked from the dry cleaners. Supporting canes and crooks are waiting to be used.
Ingram said the array of volunteers from the church is amazing. For instance, several will prepare a hot meal, mostly soup and buns, and others will serve it to the actors before the performances begin. And all the equipment outside has to be set up and taken down each day.
There is room for about 400 on the bleachers, and at least that many more on the grassed area.
Ingram said there has never been busloads of people, from say a seniors centre or for handicapped people, but that would be welcome. She said any bus service can be accommodated by calling Ingram at 403-345-5331 by Monday.
“We can accommodate everybody,” said Ingram. “If they come, they will feel the spirit.”
Each performance will have the cast working up to six performances a night.
Ingram said the seven wards in the Lethbridge East Stake take turns in rotation. But the director team will remain in place for four years. In its final year, it will train the next four-year director team.
-Written by Ric Swihart
Lethbridge Herald Dec 19/09
12/18/09
Freezer Meals Message
I am loving the freezer meal group!! The ladies are excellent cooks. In my family, I have a 5 year old that is super fussy, and the group is helping me with that. When I tell him that supper was made by someone else, he is intrigued, and more interested in trying the food. So don't let fussy eaters in your family stand in the way of simplifying your life. Here is what we swapped in November and December.
November freezer meal swap.
Corn chowder.
Shredded BBQ Beef.
Hawaiian pizza.
Kale soup.
American Chow Mein.
December freezer meal swap.
Honey Mustard Chicken.
Minestrone.
Tuna casserole.
Easy Chicken and Rice casserole.
-- Arlene
Freezer Meals Group Recipe
Sang-Mi's Sausage and Bean Soup Recipe
8 italian sausages
1 tbsp olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 garliccloves, chopped
1 green bell pepper
8 oz/225g fresh tomatoes, peeled and chopped
or 14 oz/400g canned tomatoes, chopped
2 tbsp sun- dried tomato paste
14 oz/400g canned cannellini beans creamed potato or rice, to serve
Seed the bell pepper and cut it into thin strips.
Prick the italian sausages all over with a fork. Cook the sausages, under a preheated broiler, for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until brown all over. Set the sausages aside and keep warm.
Heat the oil in a large skillet. Add the onion, garlic to the skillet and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until softened.
Add the tomatoes to the skillet and leave the mixture to simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until slightly reduced and thickened.
Stir the sun-dried tomato paste, cannellini beans, and italian sausages into the mixture in the skillet. Cook for 5 minutes or until the mixture is piping hot. If the mixture becomes too dry during cooking, add water.
Add the pepper cook 3 minutes, Transfer the casserole to serving plates and serve with creamed potato or cooked rice.
8 italian sausages
1 tbsp olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 garliccloves, chopped
1 green bell pepper
8 oz/225g fresh tomatoes, peeled and chopped
or 14 oz/400g canned tomatoes, chopped
2 tbsp sun- dried tomato paste
14 oz/400g canned cannellini beans creamed potato or rice, to serve
Seed the bell pepper and cut it into thin strips.
Prick the italian sausages all over with a fork. Cook the sausages, under a preheated broiler, for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until brown all over. Set the sausages aside and keep warm.
Heat the oil in a large skillet. Add the onion, garlic to the skillet and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until softened.
Add the tomatoes to the skillet and leave the mixture to simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until slightly reduced and thickened.
Stir the sun-dried tomato paste, cannellini beans, and italian sausages into the mixture in the skillet. Cook for 5 minutes or until the mixture is piping hot. If the mixture becomes too dry during cooking, add water.
Add the pepper cook 3 minutes, Transfer the casserole to serving plates and serve with creamed potato or cooked rice.
12/10/09
Lethbridge Soup Kitchen
There was a great turnout of sisters for our service project at the Lethbridge Soup Kitchen. Upon arrival, we donned aprons, washed hands and got to work gathering, peeling, slicing, stirring, spreading, serving and washing.
The meal:
Vegetable and Sausage Soup
Tossed salad
Buttered breadJuice, coffee, tea
Pie or cake for dessert
People served: 103
First order of business was to gather vegetables for soup from a large room cooler. The task of peeling, slicing, cubing, and dicing vegetables came next. The cut-up vegetables, broth and cooked sausage were all thrown into 4 large pots with lots of water, beef stock and spices! Two large steel bowls of salad were also mixed. Clean-up lasted until about 1:30.
A big thank you to all the sisters that came out and supported this service project. We could not have done it without you!
12/8/09
Ward Christmas Party
Our Heritage Ward Christmas Party is Friday, December 11 at the Lethbridge West Stake Center (our building). This ward party is for the whole family and is casual dress. Supper will start at 6:00 pm; a short program will follow. Please bring a dozen of your favorite Christmas treats, squares or cookies to share for dessert, along with a non-perishable food donation for the Food Bank. Thank you and hope to see you there!
12/7/09
Soup's On
Our big service project this month is this Thursday, December 10th at the Lethbridge Soup Kitchen (802 2A Ave North). This is a great opportunity to be out serving in our community. Thank you to those who have signed up. If you have not received a phone reminder, or would like to come but have yet to sign up, please don't hesitate to call Kim Earl for information. That is this Thursday, December 10th starting at 9am or 11am depending on your shift.
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