General Women's Meeting

Cannery Assignment

We are sorely in need of volunteers to assist with our assignment on August 10, 2017 from 1 pm to 5:30 p.m. at the Mesa Cannery. We are in need of 16 volunteers we need. Please feel free to message me if you have any questions or need information. They do make accommodations for those with limited abilities. If you go, your heart will feel light and happy to have helped. Please be sure to sign up at www.tinyurl.com/pvstake Click on cannery signup and "click here to signup and edit".

Here is a great article, even if a little outdated, that might help you feel the spirit of the cannery. http://www.seattletimes.com/…/mormon-canneries-preserve-th…/

Thank you for your consideration of this worthy cause.  Sister LaDawn Dalton

No More Strangers or Foreigners - A Refugee Presentation

Joint Prescott and Prescott Valley Stake Activity

No More Strangers – Refugees & IRC

Saturday February 25, 2017 at 2:00pm

 Prescott Stake Center

           

 

A member of the Willow Creek Ward of the Prescott Stake, Cynthia Patience and family, were the driving force in befriending a refugee family and having them share their story with the members of the communities in the area and members of the Prescott and Prescott Valley stakes.

Prescott Stake President, Brett Mangum, was presiding at the meeting.  Brother Andy Nelson conducted the meeting. Prescott Valley Stake President, Brent Montierth, opened the meeting with prayer.  President Jim Argyle and President Rich Tenney were also on the stand. 

The meeting was held in the chapel and the cultural hall had tables full of donated items to support the refugees in the Phoenix area.  Cynthia Patience spoke regarding how her involvement began with the simple question she asked in prayer, “What is it I can do to help these people?” She did something. She got on the internet and made some phone calls.  The IRC organization, International RESCUE Committee had two representatives, Jessalynne Howard and Nicky Walker who were ready and willing to help her.  Jessalynne spoke and showed a overhead presentation regarding the strenuous steps a refugee must to go through to resettle in the US and what IRC does to help them.  She listed ways for people and organizations to help the refugees’ resettling process.

The significant and most poignant portion of the meeting was hearing Akram Zreikat and his family’s story as Syrian refugees.  President Rich Tenney was a concluding speaker.  Sister LaDawn Dalton gave the closing prayer.

Our sincere appreciation to so many people who contributed and made this event a huge success.  We are thankful to people of many faiths for contributing and supporting this event!

Refugee Presentation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Spanish English Mixer Recipes - Andra Johnson

Did anyone enjoy the Pazole at our Spanish English Mixer?  So happy Andra was willing to share.  Enjoy!

Pazole (Soup)

1 qt. Red Enchilada Sauce (homemade)
2 smoked ham hocks
1 lb. pork cooked and shredded
1 lb. chicken cooked and shredded
1 #10 Teasdale White Hominy (drained)
3/4 t. oregano
1 large onion, diced
Juice of 4 limes
Salt and pepper
Chicken boullion to taste

In a large pot boil meat until done.  Use just enough water to cover meat.  Take meat out and shred.  Put back into pot with everything else.  Simmer a few hours.  When done, pour over shredded cabbage, chopped cilantro, diced onion, and squeeze lime in.  You can also add a scoop or two of sour cream and avocado.  Enjoy.  If it isn't hot enough add some chili flakes.  Don;t forget to remove the ham hocks when done.

Red Pepper Chili

Dried red chilies
take seeds out
boil until soft
fill blender 3/4 full of chilies.
Add 1 clove of garlic.
Blend for 4 minutes.  Pour into container and freeze or make sofr

Sauce 

Make thickening with oil and 1 c. flour, 3 c. chili mixture, add 2 quarts of water or broth, 3T, salt, 1 t. cumin, 1 t. oregano.  Stir and cook 20 minutes on low heat.

Canning Red Pepper Chili Sauce (Cheryl Skipper's Recipe)

Make the sauce as recipes calls for with thickener.  When done boiling, pour into quart jars.  Put lids on and process in hot water bath 4 minutes.  Take out and your done.

So nice to make ahead.

Thank you!

A big thank you to everyone for the beautiful display of manger scenes last night! What a great variety of cultural representations we had. We so appreciate your contributions and attendance!

Thank you Sister Miller, choir, instrumentalists and so many others for a tremendous performance. What a wonderful way to celebrate Christmas!

Light the World

Brothers and Sisters,

As we enter the Christmas season, we want to express our love and appreciation to each of you.  We have the best people in the Prescott Valley Arizona Stake, and we are grateful for the many opportunities that we have to interact with you.  We also want to extend to you the invitation to light the world with the light of Christ this Christmas season.  John 8:12 reminds us:  “Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.”  

Wow! What a blessing Christ promises each of us.  As disciples of Christ these blessings are not only for us, but also for those to whom we take His light.

President Thomas S. Monson promises that “as we follow the example of the Savior and live as He lived and as He taught, that light will burn within us and will light the way for others.”

Since a new star first appeared above Bethlehem, Christmas has been a season of light, reminding us that Jesus Christ is the light of the world. Together, we can celebrate His birth by making the world a brighter place.

All we have to do is follow Him—His life, His example, and His teachings. In doing so, we can help #LIGHTtheWORLD.

As a stake, let’s make this Christmas season one to remember

and to treasure.

Merry Christmas!

The Prescott Valley Arizona Stake Presidency

Link to Light the World

https://www.mormon.org/?cid=HP_FR_25-11-2016_dMIS_fmorg_xLIDyL1-A_