The risk of the Green River Valley flooding this year is real. Our church has agreed to assist the Red Cross in the preparations for such an event. If serious flooding occurs, the Red Cross will have teams of trained shelter workers come but it may take 3-4 days for them to arrive. During these critical first days, they need help from citizens to staff the shelters. Here's where we come in. Please contact the Red Cross directly by calling (206)709-4522 to sign up for one of three upcoming training sessions. All are on Saturdays from 9am-5pm.
Saturday there were several of us that were able to attend the funeral services of the husband of our sweet sister Lou. Lou--we love you and mourn with you. We pray for you daily.
We have a challenge from our bishopric to memorize the Book of Mormon Scripture Mastery scriptures by June. After feasting upon the word and completing this challenge, we will gather to feast upon some pizza! This challenge is for all members of the family. If you don't have a scripture mastery list you can get one from a member of the bishopric or RS presidency. Check the column to the right each week for memorizing a new scripture and by the time June rolls around, you'll be done!
Cooking Group will be Wednesday at 7 PM at Sara S.'s house. This month we will be sharing our favorite overseas treats! If you have a great recipe that you like to send your loved one while they are overseas...bring it and come join in the fun. If you want to bring a batch of the recipe, we will have a food saver available and we will put together some packages to send to the members of our ward that are currently deployed. We will also be having a demonstration of two different cake mix recipes, that are easy to make and keep well! So come enjoy some great conversation, get some tips on overseas treats, how to use a food saver, and get some new fun recipes!! Hope to see you there.
We have been challenged by our Stake Relief Society Presidency to read all of the Pearl of Great Price, Joseph Smith History, and the Doctrine and Covenants by April Conference. How is this going? After our lesson on Sunday, I hope you are all excited about making scripture study a more important part of your day. If you are just starting with this challenge you will need to read roughly 4 pages a day to complete it (if my math is right.)
Saturday, January 16: The Parable of the Ten Virgins: Ten Women, Ten Stories. Lakewood Stake Relief Society presents eleven performers who will provide an hour of musical theater in costume as they tell the story of preparation for the return of the Savior in a world beset by distractions. You won't want to miss it! YM, YW, and all adults are invited. 7 pm at the Stake Center. Refreshments to follow.
Come one Who, come all to our annual Whonderland of Whobilation! A celebration of the most wonderful occasion in the Whoville calendar, to a Christmas Wholiday Celebration! This year your presence is most important as we are celebrating our 1000th Whobilation! As mayor of Whoville, I strongly decree this is the place on Saturday, December 19th at 5 PM that all Whos shall be!