SERVICE OPPORTUNITY: Care Packages

In coordination with the RS monthly goal to support a missionary, we are putting together a service opportunity. We will be putting together care packages on Wednesday night July 31st.   One is to "Support a Missionary" and we will be sending items to Elder Bryson Ashcraft.  The other is to "Be a Missionary" and we'll be putting together a package to send to Bonnie Mortensen's son, Harry Candland.  This is a way we can support a less-active young adult and show him that his ward family cares. 

Here is a handout with some suggestions of things you can contribute.  Even a note is encouraged.  Please come by the Relief Society room sometime between 7 - 8 p.m. on Wednesday to drop off your item, have a light refreshment, and visit.  ** Updated: If you are planning to go to "Ephraim's Rescue", someone will be there at 6:45 p.m. and you can drop your stuff off.

SUPPORT A MISSIONARY

Send encouragement to our ward's

full-time missionary

Elder Bryson Ashcraft

Micronesia Guam Mission

Letters • Pictures • Spiritual Thoughts

Inspiring Talks • Your Testimony  

Drawings from your Children

LDS Church Merchandise • Ties 

Treats • Cookies • Candy

BE A MISSIONARY

Reach out to a less active young adult

from our ward

Harry Candland

(Bonnie Mortensen's Son in Boston)

Friendly Note • Uplifting Quote Books

Blank Cards/Stationery • Postcards • Small Notebooks 

Art Supplies (sketchpads, colored pens)

Toiletries (toothpaste, toothbrush, floss, mouthwash, razors

Masculine Smelling Soap • Candles

Baked Goods • Licorice • Gummy Bears

Sour Candies • Neccos • Retro Candy

Rootbeer and Ginger Flavored candies

SAVE THE DATE: RS Summer Social

SAVE THE DATE

"WHOOO am I?"  RS Summer Social

Thursday, August 15th at 6 p.m.

Grant Stake Park

We will be having salads, fruit, and yummy dessert with a short program and activity.  In order to put together our "WHOOO'S WHO in Relief Society" activity, we are asking ALL the women to help us.  Please email Judy Hut -- judymhut@msn.com or Jacqui Verbica --jacquiworks@gmail.com -- one of the following:

1) A piece of trivia about you -- what's something fun or unique that we don't know?

2) A baby picture and a current picture -- how much have you changed?   If you don't have a digital picture, but would like one scanned for you, let us know.

The deadline for this is Thursday, August 8th.  

Also, since we're so goal-oriented in RS, I'd like to throw out this challenge.  Please make a goal to either 1.) invite a neighbor or the sisters you V.T. to come to this activity, or 2.) come YOURSELF to this activity.  Or, if you cannot make it, please make a goal to attend at least ONE of your Relief Society activities by the end of 2013.  I've got a great committee who works hard on these activities and I know you will have a great time and get to know people better if you come!

RS Weekday Activity: Safety Night

Keep you and your family safe this summer.  Please join us on Thursday, July 11th at 6:30 p.m. in the Relief Society Room.  Pam Banks will be teaching us basic CPR for infants, children, and adults.  She'll also be giving us AED and First Aid instructions.  Invite your friends and neighbors!  Nursery provided.

"The Work of Salvation"

On June 21st, the Church held an inspiring World Missionary Leadership Training that was broadcast online and at the Stake Conference.  If you didn't get a chance to watch it, you can view it here.

http://www.lds.org/broadcasts/watch/the-work-of-salvation/2013/06?lang=eng

You should also check out the accompanying new website from the Church
called "Hastening the Work of Salvation."

http://www.lds.org/training/wwlt/2013/hastening/a-new-vision