Don't Forget!

The Relief Society Broadcast is tonight at 6:00 p.m. at the Stake Center.  The Stake Relief Society has worked hard to provide a dinner and small program beginning at 4:30 p.m. for us.  Please come and enjoy an evening full of fun and inspiring messages just for us.

Updates

Brother Kay Allred is not doing well after his surgery.  He is having trouble bouncing back like he did last time.

On a happy note, Beth Allred did get elected Queen of Lincoln Court.  It was a great party with a hairdresser, sash, and flowers along with a fancy dinner.  Congratulations Beth!

Updates

Brother Kay Allred (previously a member of our ward) had brain surgery again this week.  We'll let you know how he is doing.

Sister Beth Allred is currently running for Queen of Lincoln Court where they are living.  Good luck Beth!

Sister Kim Strupp had shoulder surgery this morning.  Remember to keep her and Brother Allred in your prayers.

Lesson Recap

Sister Christa Ball gave a great lesson on how to "Stay on the Lord's Side of the Line".  She talked about how sometimes we seem to straddle that line instead of staying clearly on the Lord's side.

President George Albert Smith often repeated the counsel his grandfather used to give to his family:  "There is a line of demarcation well defined between the Lord's territory and the devil's territory.  If you will stay on the Lord's side of the line you will be under his influence and will have no desire to do wrong; but if you cross to the devil's side of that line one inch, you are in the tempter's power and if he is successful, you will not be able to think or even reason properly because you will have lost the Spirit of the Lord."

Don't forget!

Thursday, September 20th is our weekday meeting at 7:00 p.m. at the church.  It will be our "Service Auction".  Come and enjoy an evening with us!

Provident Living

Drains need to be cleaned regularly to keep them fresh and free running.  Here's a formula for a compound which will keep your drain clean without draining your pocketbook.  

You will need baking soda, table salt, cream of tartar, and a container (all available at your supermarket).

Dry mix 1 cup baking soda, 1 cup of table salt, and 1/4 cup of cream of tartar in a bowl.  Store in container.

To use, put 1/4 cup in drain, add 1 cup water.  Note cleaning bubbling action.  When bubbling has stopped, run water through drain.  The cost is great compared to already prepared cleaners.

Irene Campbell

Happy Birthday!

Beverly Olsen Ramos - September 18th
Jane Smith - September 23rd

Information

Ruth Stewart has loaned some media and would like it back.  It was a girl's story of her time in a prisoner of war camp.  If you borrowed this, would you please let Ruth know. 

"Soup"er Saturday

This year our "Soup"er Saturday will be October 13th. Here is a list of all our activities and crafts. 

We will have them all displayed with sign up sheets in the kitchen at church each week, or you can contact Sunni Lee or Brandi Timm if you are unable to sign up there.

-Soup Lunch & Recipe Exchange-

-Candy Demo-

-Quilt to Tie-

-Seasonal Tea Towels-

-Countdown-

-Gift Tags-

-Wooden Nativity-

-Picture on Glass Plate-

-Chit Chat and Do That-

(Bring your unfinished projects from home and visit with good company while you work on them!)

~Tea Towels~

We will be teaching how to make these so bring the following supplies and we will help you make your favorite design for any holiday or season.

-Tea Towel (Heavy ones work best and can be found at Porter's)-

-Scrap fabric of your choice-

-Matching Thread-

-Buttons (If needed)-

-Pencil-

-(We will supply the Iron On material for everyone)-

~Wooden Countdown~

$5.00

~Gift Tags~

$1.00 for 15 tags

(If you would like to make the picture tags please bring your own photographs)

~Wooden Nativity~

$3.00

~Glass Plate with Picture~

(Bring your own Picture)

$4.50

Please turn in money to Brandi or Sunni no later than September 30th so supplies can be purchased. 
Make all checks out to Sunni Lee

Recipe from Salad Social

Triple Berry Salad

-8 oz. cream cheese softened
-3/4 C. Splenda or Sugar
-1 package "Yoplait" Triple Berry Smoothie Mix (Frozen Food Section)
-1 large container Cool Whip

-Mix cream cheese and sugar until smooth. -Defrost smoothie mix and mash berries then mix in with cream cheese. -Fold in Cool Whip and refrigerate before serving.

Scripture Class

The Stake Scripture Class is starting up again.  This year they will be studying the Pearl of Great Price.  Class will start Friday, September 21st.  Classes will be held every Friday morning and typically last 1 to 1 1/2 hours.  There is no nursery.

Dates to Remember!

Wednesday, September 12th is ward temple night.  There will be a chapel meeting at 7:15 p.m. with an 8:00 p.m. endowment session to follow.  If that is too late, you are welcome to attend the 5:00 p.m. session and then join the chapel meeting.

Sunday, September 16th, a new series of "Hurts, Habits & Hangups" meetings will begin at 3:00 p.m. in the home of Shirley & Ron Lundquist.  There are 10 meetings in a series.  Each is an hour long.  This wonderful program helps us to understand that this life is full of difficulties and that the Savior has provided wise council on how to avoid problems and that through His Eternal Atonement we have a way to overcome the problems that beset us.  Please come and join us.  Those that have been through it before are welcome to repeat.  (Well worth your time!)

September 20th is our Weekday Meeting "Service Auction"!!

September 29th is the General Relief Society Broadcast with a dinner and Program starting at 4:30 p.m.  at the Stake Center.  Come and join us for a wonderful evening.

October 13th is Souper Saturday!  Sign up sheets are in the kitchen on Sundays.  mark you calendar NOW!!!

Carrots Anyone?

Mike and Tammy Baker have too many carrots in their garden and would love to share with anyone who would like some. 
Call 681-5607 or 589-5608.

Lesson Recap

Sister Olsen gave a great lesson on Faith.  Here is a quote from the lesson:

"We know that faith is a gift of God; it is the fruitage of righteous living.  It does not come to us by our command, but is the result of doing the will of our Heavenly Father.  If we lack faith let us examine ourselves to see if we have been keeping His commandments, and repent without delay if we have not.  ...May the Lord increase our faith, and may we live to be worthy of it."
President George A. Smith

Happy Birthday!

Vonda Hinckley - September 15th
Tiffani Tarbet - September 13th

Lesson Recap

Sister Bolander gave an excellent lesson on Sunday titled "In the Meantime".  The lesson talked about patience.  Below are a few quotes from the lesson.

President Dieter F. Uchtdorf--"God wants to help us to eventually turn all of our weakensses into strengths, but He knows that his is a long term goal.  He wants us to become perfect, and if we stay on the path of discipleship, one day we will.  It's OK that you're not quite there yet..."


President Dieter F. Uchtdorf--"To me it appears that our splendid sisters sometimes undervalue their abilities--they focus on what is lacking or imperfect rather than what has been accomplished and who they really are.  The good news is that this also points to an admirable quality:  the innate desire to please the Lord to the best of your ability.  Unfortunately, it can also lead to frustration, exhaustion, and unhappiness."

Elder Orson F. Witney--"No pain we suffer, no trial that we experience is wasted.  It ministers to our education to the development of such qualities as patience, faith, fortitude and humility...through sorrow and suffering, toil and tribulation, that we gain the education that we come here to acquire."

Elder Jeffery R. Holland--"We speak about 'excellence' a great deal, but by definition, excellence does not come easily or quickly.  It is simply a truism that nothing very valuable can come without sacrifice and effort and patience...Many of the most hoped for rewards in life can seem an awfully long time coming."

Regarding Voting

This quote comes from the Church Policy Handbook.  "In accordance with the laws of their respective governments, members are encouraged to register to vote, to study issues and candidates carefully, and to vote for individuals whom they believe will act with integrity and sound judgment.  Latter-day Saints have a special obligation to seek out, vote for, and uphold leaders who are honest, good, and wise (see D&C 98:10).

Crib For Sale

There is a brand new, never used sleigh crib bed for sell.  It includes the mattress, pad, sheets and all excessories for $300.  If you are interested, call Brenda at 357-0869 or 390-2833.

Presidency Message

"God is eagerly waiting for the chance to answer your prayers and fulfill your dreams, just as he always has.  But he can't if you don't pray, and he can't if you don't dream.  In short, he can't if you don't believe."  Elder Jeffrey R. Holland


I think this is an excellent quote to remember every single day.  I believe that we, as women tend to get caught up in all the things we think we are supposed to be.  The perfect wife, mother, sister, or friend who makes it through this world without a bump or a bruise, and is the endless helping hand, but thinks little of herself.


So I think it is crucial that we keep it in our hearts, and in our minds, that it's perfectly okay to dream and reach for something a little better than we have at this moment.  Our Heavenly Father is patiently waiting to help us achieve every worthy dream and goal we could ever have.  So it is my prayer that we can always keep a dream in our hearts and try just a little harder today to become who we want to be tomorrow.

I truly love each of you sisters, and desperately wish I could express this in a way that would touch each of your hearts.  
Sister Sunni Lee
 

Updates

Welcome New Sisters!!!
Melissa Gallant
306 N. State Street
200-7106

Trina Larkin
410 N. Park
Cell 559-661-7197
Home 357-5710

Welcome Sister Shannon Anderson to the Relief Society Board!

Jordan and Kara Higham welcomed their new son Graham Edward on August 24th.  8 lbs. 7oz. 21"

Ward Temple Day is September 12th.  
Chapel Session is at 7:15 p.m.
Endowment Sessions at 5:00 & 8:00 p.m.
Initiatory or Baptisms also

Provident Living Spotlight

BEING PREPARED

We need to be prepared for natural disasters or a family member losing a job.  Being prepared is not just our food supply.  It is also being prepared physically and spiritually.  Being prepared for anything in our lives.  Elder Stanley C. Ellis of the Seventy says, "When we are grounded in the gospel and when we are prepared, we can weather the storm."    Sister Irene Campbell

Weekday Meeting

This month our Relief Society Activity is on September 20th at 7:00 p.m. in the church gym.  We are having a Service Auction and REALLY hope you can all make it!  It will be so much fun and we have gotten a lot of feed back from sisters in other wards who have done them in the past and loved them.  In talking to a few of these sisters we have decided to change a few details from how we originally planned it.  If you have already picked up the papers to tally up points that we handed out in the past few weeks...you won't need those any more!  We are going to have everyone just come that night and start out with the same amount of "play money" and then we will have some bonus points available just for showing up!

If you are able to, please bring some type of a service to auction that night!  It can be anything from a loaf of bread, craft, or even offering your services for a meal or babysitting.  Anything simple is great!  We want to make this easy and fun for everyone attending, so there is not need to stress if you feel to busy or unable to offer a service at this time.  If this is the case, PLEASE come still because we will have refreshments and lots of visiting...and there will definitely be fun entertainment to watch! 


"SOUP" ER SATURDAY!

This year our Super Saturday will be October 13th.  We have set out samples of the crafts in the kitchen.  Please stop by and sign up.  There will be lots of activities for everyone even if you aren't interested in the crafts.  So check out the display in the Kitchen and we will have more details to come!

Happy Birthday!

Rachel Osburn - September 8th
Tiffani Tarbet - September 13th
Vonda Hinckley - September 15th
Dorothy Pincock - September 16th
Amanda Reading - September 16th