"Angels Among Us"

Did you know?...

There are "angels among us!"  That's right, all around you, everyday.  You'll have to look hard to find them sometimes because they may not be so obvious.  But, they are there watching, protecting you, serving you, reaching out and helping you along...  They come in various ways...in our homes, at church, our jobs, the grocery store, and many other places we may not expect to find them.  They come in all shapes and sizes, some are young/older, some are short/tall, some are seasoned with wisdom, while some are ready for something new.  Many are truly miracles in our lives...

Angels are among us in our Relief Society and we look forward to celebrating the Relief Society Anniversary together.  Join us, and bring the angels in your life!

• When:  Tuesday, March 23rd
• Time:  6:30pm
• Where:  Cultural Hall at the ward building
• Light dinner/dessert, getting-to-know-you activity, service opportunity, and special thoughts/music
• Nursery provided by sisters from the YSA wards

~~What an enjoyable, uplifting evening it will be!  Come celebrate the angels among us!~~

Questions???:  Please contact a member of the Relief Society Meetings Committee

March Activities and Workshops Calendar

Happy Anniversary, Relief Society!  What a profound blessing it is to be part of the largest worldwide women's organization, divinely inspired, where we have the opportunity to serve, share, uplift, support, and strengthen.  It truly is a time to celebrate together as we support the purpose of Relief Society (http://www.ldschurch.org/):

• Help sisters and their families come unto Christ

How do we do this? 

• Build faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and teach the doctrines of the kingdom (see 2 Nephi 31:20-21; Omni 1:26).
• Emphasize the divine worth of each sister (see D&C 25:2-3, 15-16; Moses 6:9).
• Exercise charity and nurture those in need (See Mosiah 4:26; Moroni 7:46-48).
• Strengthen and protect families (see Mosiah 4:14-15; D&C 130:2).
• Serve and support each sister (see 1 Corinthians 12:13-27).
• Help sisters become full participants in the blessings of the priesthood (see D&C 66:2; 84:35-39; Moses 5:1).

What a privilege and a joy it is to be in this organization with each of you!  May you know and feel of the Lord's infinite love for you.  (Click HERE to view the Relief Society Commemoration video.)

We look forward to celebrating this special time with you!  Please share the blessings of Relief Society with other women you meet, so that they, too, may feel of the Savior's love for them as a beloved daughter of God. 

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March Activities and Workshops

*Monthly Preparedness Goal:  Update or assemble your 72-hour kits!!

Tuesday, Mar. 2nd @ 7pm @ Amanda's...New FamilySearch workshop.  Come learn tips, tricks, and resources for using New FamilySearch.  If you haven't registered, please bring your membership number, confirmation date, and birth date.  Bring a laptop if you have one.

Also, Dry Pack at the local cannery from 6-8pm.  Please reserve a spot by calling Gloria.  This is a great opportunity to build up your emergency food storage and support our monthly preparedness goals.

Thursday, Mar. 11th @ 7pm in the Relief Society room..."Don't Put it on the Back Burner" planning workshop presented by Mark in our ward.  He will be giving this presentation at Women's Conference in April. 

Tuesday, Mar. 16th @ 7pm at the ward bldg...House of Order: Organizing Paperwork, Files, and Offices. Join us as we share ideas for reducing paper, de-cluttering office spaces/desks, and creating a method to our paperwork madness.

Wednesday, Mar. 17th...Relief Society Anniversary & St. Patrick's Day

Tuesday, Mar. 23rd @ 6:30pm in the Cultural Hall..."Angels Among Us:  Relief Society Anniversary Celebration."  Join us for a special night celebrating the largest, worldwide women's organization!  We will enjoy a wonderful dinner, program, and participate in service as we share, strengthen, and support one another.  It will be an "angelic" evening!  Please invite and bring your fellow sisters:  neighbors, friends, roommates, etc.

Thursday, Mar. 25th @7pm @ Christene's...Book Club.  We'll be discussing "Etta" by Gerald Kolpan.  (For a book review/synopsis, click HERE.)  Even if you don't get to read the book, join us for a fun and entertaining discussion and socializing.

December Relief Society Meeting Activities

Merry Christmas, Sisters!

Please accept my apologies for not updating the blog sooner as I've been out of town, and I don't know about anyone else, but I'm convinced time has been speeding up lately!  December is almost half over! 

Okay, now that I've caused you a panic attack because there are so many things left to do before Christmas Day arrives, take a few moments aside from the hustle'n'bustle and busyness to remember the reason for the season...our Savior, Jesus Christ.

There's a phrase I keep seeing around and maybe you've seen it, too.  "The magic of Christmas is not the presents, but in His presence."  (I've looked for the author, but have been unable to find one in order to give credit.)  I love this thought because it helps us reflect on the true meaning of Christmas.  May you and your family feel of His love and may we share that love with others:  friends, neighbors, and strangers alike.

Because December already brings many activities and special events, there are only a few Relief Society Meetings this month.

Thursday, Dec. 3...Yoga, 7pm @ Lynette, Julie, & Lisa's home.  Bring water, a yoga mat, and wear comfy clothes.  This is a great way to relax from holiday stress.

Sunday, Dec. 6...First Presidency Christmas Devotional, 6pm @ Stake Center.

Wednesday, Dec. 9...Book Club, 7pm @ Toni's home.  We'll be sharing Christmas stories, so bring your favorite one.  Also, we'll discuss last month's book, "A Guide to the Birds of East Africa" by Nicholas Draysen.

Thursday, Dec. 10...No yoga due to Stake Temple Night, 7pm @the temple.  Meet at Lynette, Julie, & Lisa's home to carpool.  This is wonderful opportunity to unite as a stake and ward family and serve the Lord.

Friday, Dec. 11...Ward Christmas Party, 6:30pm @ the ward bldg.  Come enjoy a catered dinner, talent show, and meet the jolly guy from the North Pole with your ward family.

Saturday, Dec. 12...Stake Conference - Adult session, 7-9pm @ the Stake Center.

Sunday, Dec. 13...Stake Conference - General session, 10am-12pm @ the Stake Center.

Thursday, Dec. 17...Yoga, 7pm @ Lynette, Julie, & Lisa's home. Bring water, a yoga mat, and wear comfy clothes. Take a moment to relax and do something good for yourself.

Sunday, Dec. 20..."The Gift of His Presence" during Relief Society, 1pm.  We'll be taking just a few moments to share a special gift with each sister for our "condensed" Quarterly Activity.

Thursday, Dec. 24...No yoga

Friday, Dec. 25...Merry Christmas!

Thursday, Dec. 31...No yoga.  Happy New Year's Eve!

"YOU are LOVED!" HFPE Quarterly Activity

Dear Sisters,

YOU are loved by your Heavenly Father, your Relief Society Presidency, your Home, Family, and Personal Enrichment Committee, your families, and countless others! I hope you know and feel that on a regular basis. However, we likely have days where that love may feel a little more faint. We may forget for a time...

That's why we invite you to come to a special HFPE Quarterly Activity, "YOU are LOVED," to remind us how much we truly are loved and some of the many resources we've been blessed with to remind us of this magnificent, unconditional gift. The inspiration for this activity came from Josh Groban's song, "You are Loved (Don't Give Up)" (see below). On a side note, I heard this song performed at one of his concerts. It's a powerful message and one we need in a world that would have us forget...




When: THIS coming Tuesday, Sep. 22nd
Time: 6:30pm
Where: The Clubhouse (email or call for directions as I don't like to put addresses on the blog)

Keynotes Speakers: Stake Patriarch and his wife
Other fun things: Handouts and take homes to help us feel loved spiritually, physically, mentally, emotionally, etc., lots of socializing and support

*Nursery will be provided courtesy of Kandi and her Achievement Day girls*

~Light refreshments will be served~

This will be a wonderful evening you won't want to miss! We hope you will be able to attend! Any questions, please contact Amanda or a member of the HFPE Committee.

We love you, sisters! YOU are LOVED - Always know that!

Love,
The Home, Family, and Personal Enrichment Committee

P.S. This Quarterly Activity is in preparation for the annual General Relief Society Meeting on Saturday, Sept. 26th @ 6pm. For broadcast information, click here. Otherwise, meet us at the stake center at 6pm on that day to view the live broadcast together as sisters.

September HFPE Activities/Classes

Can you believe September is already here? There are many things to do to enjoy this time of year, expand our minds, and celebrate the opportunity to learn. With school back in, "learning" is in the air. So, grab your bouquet of freshly sharpened pencils, and join us at one or many of our Home, Family, and Personal Enrichment activities/classes:

• Thursday, Sept. 3...Yoga Class @ Lynette, Julie, and Lisa's home @ 7pm. Bring water, a yoga mat (if you have one), and wear comfy clothes. This is a great way to relax and de-stress!
• Friday, Sept. 4...Friendship Night @ Christene's @ 7pm. Bring a project to work on if you'd like, a snack to share (optional), and enjoy a fun time mingling with new and old friends.
• Thursday, Sept. 10...Yoga Class @ Lynette, Julie, and Lisa's home @ 7pm. Bring water, a yoga mat (if you have one), and wear comfy clothes. This is a great way to relax and de-stress!
• Thursday, Sept. 17...Yoga Class @ Lynette, Julie, and Lisa's home @ 7pm. Bring water, a yoga mat (if you have one), and wear comfy clothes. This is a great way to relax and de-stress!
• Tuesday, Sept. 22...HFPE Quarterly Activity, "You are Loved" @ 6:30pm. Inspired by Josh Groban's song, "You are Loved (Don't Give Up)," we will be hearing from our wonderful Stake Patriarch, enjoying tasty finger foods, and will have a variety of take-home handouts and ideas to help us feel loved emotionally, spiritually, physically, etc. We hope you will join us for an uplifting evening as we recognize the unconditional love our Heavenly Father and the Savior have for each of us. This will be a wonderful way to prepare our hearts for the General Relief Society Meeting later in the week. Friends and neighbors welcome! (Directions will be emailed/given out.)
• Wednesday, Sept. 23...Book Club @ Catherine's @ 7pm. Our book selection this month is, "The School of Essential Ingredients," by Erica Bauermeister. Click here for a summary and reader reviews: <http://bookingmama.blogspot.com/2009/02/review-school-of-essential-ingredients.html>
• Thursday, Sept. 24...Yoga Class @ Lynette, Julie, and Lisa's home @ 7pm. Bring water, a yoga mat (if you have one), and wear comfy clothes. This is a great way to relax and de-stress!
• Saturday, Sept. 26 (morning)...Dry Pack Canning @ Murray Cannery @ 10am-noon. to participate, contact Gloria by Sunday, Sept. 20th to reserve your spot.
• Saturday, Sept. 26 (evening)...General Relief Society Meeting @ the stake bldg. @ 6pm. Refreshments and social to follow the broadcast. Click here for more information: http://www.lds.org/pa/display/0,17884,5035-1,00.html
• Sister's Temple Day...Contact Siv for date and time.