Landmark Theaters in Peoria (3225 N. Dries Ln.)  will be showing the movie "Meet the Mormons" from October 10-16. There are 7 showings per day. Cost is $6.50 for adults, $5 for students with is, $4.50 for children 3-11. Matinees before 6 are $4.50. Please try to support the movie so we can get additional church-related films in the future.  The daily show times are as follows:  10:30 a, 12:15p, 2:00p, 3:45p, 5:30p, 7:15p, 9:00p.  Tuesday showtimes include free popcorn if you bring your own container.  The show is extremely well done and it would be a great opportunity to share with your friends and neighbors a little of what we believe.  The film features stories from the lives of six members from a variety of cultural backgrounds and places around the world.  If you would like to see a trailer or learn more about the movie, please click on the following link:  Meet the Mormons

 

6-7pm - Picnic on lawn left of Pioneer Past-times in Nauvoo

(Once again bring your own picnic, blanket, or lawn chairs)

7pm - Nauvoo Pageant Fair

8:30pm - Nauvoo Pageant

Visit http://www.historicnauvoo.net/ for more information on what to do in Nauvoo.

I just received this message from Sister McAllister.  Be sure to mark your calendars!

"The other night I learned from another stake, who had invited the Utah Valley Children's Choir to sing, that the choir was sooo very good  the audience went away feeling really sad they hadn't  encouraged more members of their stake to attend this event.  They also knew it would have been a terrific opportunity to invite friends and neighbors into one of our church buildings ...and encourage sisters to contact the sisters they visit teach who aren't able to attend Relief Society."

COME TO JESUS
UTAH VALLEY CHILDREN'S CHOIR

Tuesday July 8th

7:00 pm

Peoria Illinois Stake Center

3700 West Reservoir Boulevard

Peoria, Illinois

Admission is Free!!!

-Heidi Johnson

MASHED POTATOES

5 pounds Russet Potatoes, Peeled

1 package (8 Ounce) Cream Cheese, Softened

1 stick Butter, Softened

1/2 cup Heavy Cream

1 teaspoon Seasoned Salt

 Salt And Pepper, to taste

Cut the potatoes into quarters and cover with water in a large pot. Boil until potatoes are fork tender, about 25-30 minutes. Drain the potatoes, then put them back into the same pot. With the heat on low, mash the potatoes for 2

to 3 minutes to release as much steam as possible.  Turn off heat, then add cream cheese, butter, cream, seasoned salt, salt and pepper. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.  Serve potatoes immediately or spread them into a buttered baking dish to be reheated later. To reheat, put them in a 375 degree oven, covered in foil, until hot.

 

Yield: About 2 quarts, 4 to 6 servings

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch pieces

1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt

1 teaspoon Essence, recipe follows

3/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

5 tablespoons all-purpose flour

3 cups beef stock, at room temperature

2 tablespoons tomato paste

1/4 teaspoon dried thyme

1/4 teaspoon dried oregano

1/4 teaspoon dried basil

1/8 teaspoon ground allspice

1 cup sliced carrots (I just throw in whole snacking carrots)

1/2 Red Onion, sliced and then cut into quarters

1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley leaves

Set a 12-inch saute pan (I use a dutch oven pan or an actual dutch oven on the stove top) over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of the olive oil to the pan and season the beef with 1 teaspoon of the salt, 1 teaspoon Essence (a pinch or two more if you like it spicier) and 1/2 teaspoon of the black pepper. Sear the beef (in 2 batches) in the saute pan for about 2 or 3 minutes per side. Add the butter, flour, beef stock, tomato paste, herbs, spices, and browned meat to a slow cooker. (*NOTE: I first pour the beef stock into the same pan I seared the beef in and scrape off the drippings and bits from the pan for flavor. Then I whisk in the flour in order to avoid clumps in my slow cooker. Afterward, pour stock and flour into the crock pot/slow cooker).  Cover the slow cooker and set the temperature to high. Cook for a 1 to 2 hours and add your carrots (size matters in how long to cook them). Continue to cook the stew for another 7 hours until meat is tender and falls apart. During the last hour of cooking, add the red onions and replace the lid. Once the stew is cooked, put in serving bowl (over mashed potatoes) and sprinkle with parsley. Serve immediately.

*CAN ADD WHATEVER ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE….Peas, turnips, etc.

 

Emeril's ESSENCE Creole Seasoning (also referred to as Bayou Blast):

2 1/2 tablespoons paprika

2 tablespoons salt

2 tablespoons garlic powder

1 tablespoon black pepper

1 tablespoon onion powder

1 tablespoon cayenne pepper

1 tablespoon dried oregano

1tablespoon dried thyme

Combine all ingredients thoroughly.

Yield: 2/3 cup

From:  Irene Hurst

I received this message from Jennifer and I wanted to pass it on:

Thank You

Jennifer  Bickerstaff

Saturday, March 29th

Dinner - 6pm

Conference - 7pm

All sisters ages 8 and older are invited.  We will be meeting at the Morton Ward Building.  Please bring a dessert to share!

Hansen's Home 

Friday March 14th - 7pm

This month we have been reading "David and Goliath"

We hope to see you there!

Getting to know you

Morton Ward Relief Society Spotlight

  Your full name    Mary Christine Braun

  Where were you born?  Where did you grow up?  Born in Peoria, Illinois in 1959, grew up in Washington, IL.  Left when I was 19 and lived in Arizona, Utah, California.  Moved back to Illinois in 1993 to raise our children with good, traditional Midwestern values.  I love it here.

  Tell us about your family? I am married to Jeff since 1980.  We have four sons and one daughter.  Adam is married to Tamara, and they have four daughters and live in Arizona; Jacob has not married and lives in Peoria; John is married to Amanda, lives in Indianapolis and goes to medical school and they are expecting their first baby, a boy next month.  Andrew is single, lives in Moline, works as a golf pro for Oakwood Country Club and is progressing toward his PGA certifications; Jessica is single (divorced), lives with us currently.

  Your favorite sweet treat? My tastes in food are not sophisticated.  If I want something sweet, I will reach for something with chocolate or a soda, but it is important to moderate both.

Your favorite food?  Toast with butter

  What are your hobbies and/or something new you would like to learn:  I have few hobbies right now since I am working on my bachelor’s degree.  I love to learn anything to help me understand Heavenly Father’s plan, so that includes almost anything!  I want to be able to think critically and write persuasively.  I love to read - currently reading Rought Stone Rolling (about Joseph Smith) and The Theme Is Freedom (about religious freedom and our Constitution).  Up until Obama was elected, I was very interested in politics, but that has waned.

  Share one of your most embarrassing moments:  I continually embarass myself! Too many to remember - and I’m trying hard to forget them!

Share something about you that no one would know about .In my spare time, I am working to become an advocate for those who suffer from mental illness.

Share a dream that you have or something you would like to do or see some day. I want to improve medical services and awareness for Emotional Dysregulation (BPD) in central Illinois; I hope to be a facilitator for the Family Connections program.  I hope to have my calling and election made sure and the Holy Spirit of Promise seal my temple marriage covenant Name a movie or book that best describes you or your life. Atlas Shrugged. ( I carry the weight of the world on my shoulders.)

If you have a conversion story, please share it.  Long story short:  I was sitting in the Mesa Temple Visitor’s Center when a feeling came over me, starting in my stomach and just grew and grew and grew until I couldn’t contain the joy I was feeling, and I felt as if it would pour out of me.  I was amazed by the powerful feelings of joy, but didn’t completely understand it until six months later, I sat in the last bench of the Morton Ward in 1982 and Bishop Shurts read a scripture from the Book of Mormon (Alma 28) that described my experience perfectly.  That moment sealed my testimony, and I have never, ever wavered.  I have a testimony that Joseph Smith was called as a prophet to restore the Church of Jesus Christ and open the last dispensation.  The Book of Mormon was translated through the gifts and power of God through his chosen Prophet.  Jesus Christ is our Saviour and Redeemer.  His atonement didn’t begin and end on the cross and in Gethsemane.  His atonement still works with and in me every single day.  Jesus Christ has the grace sufficient even for me to overcome this world.

What are some of the callings you have had in the church?  Which was your favorite? Why?  I have served in every capacity except for Gospel Doctrine teacher and RS Secretary.  Teaching seminary was awesome, because the youth of this Church as AMAZING and give me hope!  I loved serving as Relief Society president because I came to know how tireless some sisters are in service to others - what great examples to me.  Primary is probably my favorite simply because the Spirit is so easily there - through the purity and innocence of the children and the powerful music.  It’s hard not to love being where the Spirit is!!

Who is your favorite Latter-day Prophet and why?  

Taft Benson and Gordon B. Hinckley.  President Benson was the prophet I most remember as a new convert, and I learned from him so so much.  Gordon B. HInckley is everything I want to be in a person and member of the Church.  He accomplished a great deal and was a great leader.  I love all of our prophets.  We are so blessed to have them!

 

 

 

All church activities have been cancelled for tonight.  

Stay warm and safe!

Come learn more about budgeting!

Friday. Feb 7, 2014

7pm - Mehr Home

Light refreshments will follow.

Babysitting will be available at the church starting at 6:30.  Please pick up your children by 8:30!

PS - If you can drive the missionaries on Tuesday for missionary transfers please contact Brother Diaz asap!  They are still in need of a few more seats. 
  It is an all day affair but a great experience.

Hello Ladies. I apologize for not getting this recipe to you sooner. I hope you all liked it. It is one of my favorites.

Healthy Fruit Smoothie

January's Activity

Reflexology

Come and learn all about reflexology and it's health benefits You will be taught techniques to do reflexology on yourself and your loved ones.

Please bring a healthy snack and the recipe to share. Bring something soft to sit on, too! Like a pillow or yoga mat.

Tuesday, Jan. 14   6:30 at the church.

Please contact Marie if you would like to come and are in need of childcare.

violamarieus@yahoo.com or text me at (801) 608-6305