Book Club: Feedback and New Selection

Many of you were very excited about the idea of a Book Club, yet only 4 attended the first meeting.  I am looking for some feedback as we try again this next month.  An activity is only worth having if it meets a need for those attending - a fun social activity, a chance to get out of the house and talk to adults, an opportunity to share ideas, etc. - if it just becomes another stress inducing "to do" then it's not worth having, which is fine!  Please use the anonymous poll to the right to provide some honest feedback.

The new selection is "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett.  Carol Viernes has reserved a few copies at the Woodland Hills Library for your convenience.  The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 17 - however, the book is long so we will reassess the group's reading progress as we near the date and adjust accordingly.

Thanks for your honest feedback and happy reading!

Just A Few Things

Thank you to everyone that made the Linger Longer on Sunday a success.  Thanks to all that brought delicious food and for those that helped set up and clean up!  Our ward is always so generous and eager to serve and we really appreciate the help!

Update on Melony Gingrich:
Melony has been moved to St. Joseph Medical Center in Burbank.  She is in the North Tower, 5th Floor #2501. She is in a rehabilitation program and the prognosis is good at this point.  Please continue to pray for Melony's continued progress and healing.

Susan Smith:
Susan has been battling a really bad episode with her Fibromyalgia the past 2 weeks and could really use our prayers as she is in a lot of pain.

Job Opportunity:
Linden Weatherford's boss recently had a baby and is looking for a full-time or a few part-time people to take care of her child so she can go back to work.  The child care would take place at the family's home where the father works from home.  If you are interested or know anyone that may be interested in this position, please let me know.

Reminder:
Book Club meets this Thursday, 2/17, 7:00pm at Carol Viernes' home - 5077 Topanga Canyon Blvd. (between Celes and Lopez St.)

Update on Melony

Melony has been moved from the Tarzana ICU to room 509A and can now have visitors.  She is beginning to feel sensations on her left side which continue to get stronger every day.  Her CAT scan and MRI came back clear and her prognosis is good.  Thank you for keeping her in your prayers and please continue to pray for more progress and healing.

Reminder: Clayton Glennemeier's baptism is tomorrow, Saturday, February 12th at 11:00am at the Stake Center

Sunday Update

The lesson this week was from General Conference, October 2010 - "Courageous Parenting" by Larry R. Lawrence, presented by Jan Jorgenson.  Here are some highlights from Jan's inspiring lesson:

• Joshua 1:9 "Be strong and of good courage, be not afraid."
• "If your spouse doesn't feel good about something, show respect for those feelings."
• "There is a great deal of wisdom displayed when parents stay up and wait for their children to return home.  Young men and women make far better choices when they know their parents are waiting up to hear about their evening and to kiss them good night."
• "As a bishop, I discovered that too many youth violated the Word of Wisdom or the law of chastity for the first time as part of a sleepover."
• "Five fundamental practices that have the power to fortify our youth: family prayer, family scripture study, family home evening, family dinner together, regular one-on-one interviews with each child."
• "Satan and his followers are striving to bring this generation down; the Lord is counting on valiant parents to bring them up."  

If you were fortunate enough to get one of Jan's fabulous cupcakes, you will agree with me that the frosting was delectable.  Jan graciously shared her recipe:

Butter Cream Cheese Frosting
1/2 cup butter, softened
8 oz. cream cheese
4 cups powdered sugar
2 tsp. vanilla
1-2 tsp. half and half

Beat softened butter and cream cheese until well blended.
Add powdered sugar and vanilla.
Add half and half 1 teaspoon at a time until frosting is desired consistency.
Mix on high speed for 2-3 minutes or until frosting is smooth and shiny.


Non-Calendar Announcements:
Linger Longer - February 13 after ward conference

A sign up was passed around, but we still need a few more volunteers.  If you would like to bring something you can either sign up in the comments or I will pass around the sign up in primary/nursery/yw on Sunday.

Finger Sandwiches - 3 people needed
Cut up Fruit - 5 people needed
Veggie Platter - 2 people needed
Finger Desserts - 3 people needed

Reminder:

Munch 'n Mingle- Wed, Feb 2 -6:30pm.

Followed by a mini class on Tips, tricks, and good habits to keeping a clean, organized home led by Michelle Konold and Lisa Tippetts.