Emergency Preparedness Class

We had our first emergency preparedness class this week. It was a really fun night and very informative. Thank You to Sister Hulihan for preparing such a great night. If you missed out on last nights emergency preparedness class don't worry there is another one on February 26th at 6:30. She will be talking about grains. We had a really good turn out but hope to see more people there this month!

FYI

Thanks to the Young Women's there will be child care at the emergency preparedness activity this Thursday. So if you have young kids and your hubby won't be around bring them and enjoy a night with your sisters. Hope to see you all there!

Also Sister Hulihan has a Family History blog so we have added it to our uplifting sites to check out.

February's Visiting Teaching Message

Dear Sisters,
February's message is "Understand the Divine Roles of Women". I know sometimes we get caught up in life and don't focus on the fact that we are divine and that we have a strong purpose for the Lord. There are five quotes that focus on this message, and I'd like to share two of them because I feel that they pertain to us directly regarding visiting teaching. The first one is by Silvia H. Allred, first counselor in the Relief Society general presidency: "The Lord has blessed women with divine attributes of love, compassion, kindness, and charity. Through our monthly visits as visiting teachers, we have the power to bless each sister as we extend our arms of love and kindness and give the gifts of compassion and charity. No matter what our individual circumstances are, we all have the opportunity to edify and nurture others." What a wonderful blessing visiting teaching is to us! Not only can we give to our sisters, but we receive so many blessings by being obedient to this calling. The second one is by Elder M. Russell Ballard, "The basic doctrinal purpose for the Creation of the earth is to provide for God's spirit children the continuation of the process of exaltation and eternal life. Although there is simply not a more significant contribution you can make to society, to the Church, or to the eternal destiny of our Father's children than what you will do as a mother or father, motherhood and fatherhood are not the only measures of goodness or of one's acceptance before the Lord. Every sister in this Church who has made covenants with the Lord has a divine mandate to help save souls, to lead the women of the world, to strengthen homes of Zion, and to build the kingdom of God." In response to this quote, I want to comment that the Lord is aware that not all of us will be mothers or wives in this life, but we can all make a difference in the kingdom of God. We are told to go to the temple often. If you don't have your recommend, meet with the bishop to see how you can be ready to go to the temple. So many important and special covenants are there waiting for us each time we go. It's a wonderful blessing for us and a refuge from this world.
I leave this message with you in the name of Jesus Christ, amen. Love, Sister Ray

Information about Women's Conference

The theme is... "Faith Lights the Way"There will be a Reader's Theatre in the opening few minutes. The sisters will then be able to choose from 5 speakers, two classes to attend.The speakers are:
Kim Koyle: "Faith Lights the Way"
Dr. Bruce Koyle: "During Times of Trouble" (addressing depression)
Trudy Hooper: "Speaking to the single adults"
Kathryn and Bob Tait: "Using your education"
Cleone Black: "Helping our budget adjust"
Light luncheon to follow.

Dear Sisters,
Let me take this opportunity to express our love to ALL sisters in our ward. Those sisters who faithfully serve in the Primary and the Young Women. These fine sisters who take care of our youth, we love you and hope that you feel of our love and pray that you will attend the many activities that have been planned for all of us. We enjoy the sisterhood in our ward.
Love, Sister Chacon

Visiting Teaching Message

This is the first of a new monthly section reserved regarding visiting teaching where I will be giving tips, ideas, do's and don'ts, etc. For the first month, I'd like to talk about the purpose of visiting teaching. Visiting teachers should build caring relationships with the sisters they visit. They offer support, give comfort, and extend friendship. Both the giver and receiver are blessed. Their care and concern strengthens sisters in their church activity. Also remember that because of possible dangers, visiting teachers should not go alone; always go with your companion. We know that there are many working sisters, but there are still days off during the month which should be coordinated together if at all possible. There is strength and support in numbers! I've already heard stories in just this month where one of the companions got into a house that the other wouldn't have otherwise. There's a reason you were put together with your companion. You and I may not know why, but Heavenly Father does! With love and gratitude, Sister Ray

Humanitarian

As you all probably know Sister Davis is our Humanitarian specialist. She just recently got back from Mexico where she delivered things for the members down there. She is going down again next month the first part of February so she is collecting things again to take with her. Anything that you don't use or need anymore contact Sister Davis. The members are in great need! They have asked for any donations of old pots, pans, spoons, forks, knives, etc that they can use to put in their kitchen at their ward building. We are so grateful for Sister Davis and helping us get involved in helping others in need. We will soon be getting ready for our big Stake Humanitarian Day in June so look forward for how you all can help with that. Thank you sisters for all the service that you do!

Congratulations!

Congratulations go out to Nicole Perry who was baptized yesterday! We are so excited to have her in our ward!
Also this is late, but it's better to be late then never, Right?!
Congrats to Sister Michele Hill and Sister Laurel Morphis for their new arrivals.

Women's Conference

We encourage every sister to attend Women's Conference on January 31st. 10:00 a.m. at the Amethyst building. There will be a luncheon after. How lucky we are sisters for such an organization in the church that is just for us!

Mini Classes

We are so excited for a new year and new changes in the Relief Society mini classes we are still having some of our old groups going that may have changed a little or not at all. The book club is one of those. We would like to have a whole year planned out for the books so those that may want to read ahead or need more time reading a book (yes, that would be me) can see what is coming up. So please sign up for a month that you are willing to host and a book so we can get that all out to you as soon as possible.
Book Club- Will be held at Yvonne Torres' house on January 28th at 7:00 p.m. The book is "Wives and Daughters" by Gaskell. I have not heard of the book for next month yet so please let me know if anyone knows what it is.

We are really excited about our monthly Emergency Preparedness activity that our great Sister Hulihan will be doing every last Thursday. We encourage all sisters to come and get your families ready for any kind of emergency that may come your way.
Emergency Preparedness Activity- January 29th from 6:30- 8:00 p.m. At the church. We are asking that all sisters bring a 3 ring binder so that you will have your papers all in one spot and will be easily accessible when you may need them. Any questions contact Sister Hulihan.

The Recipe Club has now changed to the Cooking Club. Instead of bringing a meal or treat already cooked you will be demonstrating how to make the item. (Think of it as Silver Lakes Food Network) So once again make sure you sign up for a time to show everyone your favorite meal or treat.
Wednesday January 21st Sister Horvath will be demonstrating how to make pie crust. Meet at her house at 6:30.

We have so many more new groups coming up this year. Please be patient with us as we figure it all out and please remember to come out and support your sisters and don't hide your talents from us.
I feel like I missing something so please let me know what it is.