Who Needs Electricity?

This activity has been postponed. Please watch for new date and time.
We are going to make emergency cooking stoves out of cans. I've seen Donna do this. It's incredibly easy and effective! Those interested please bring a clean #10 can and empty clean tuna fish cans and a box of paraffin wax which can be found at the commissary or Walmart.

See you there!

"Helping Families Live Virtuously"

We have been invited by the Puyallup South Stake Relief Society to attend a fireside for women. The guest speaker is Brother Shawn Gillies, a licensed Marriage and Family therapist specializing in the treatment of sexual addictions. The fireside will be on Sunday February 7, 7pm at the Puyallup South Stake Center which is located at 13420 94th Ave E , Puyallup, 98373.

This fireside is designed to
-Help battle the moral challenges that confront our families in the world today
-Strengthen, uplift, and encourage women in their efforts to teach and protect their families
-Find hope in our Savior and feel his love encircling us daily

This type of addiction is far too common. If it doesn't affect you personally chances are you know someone who is silently battling it. Please come so we can be more of a support to one another and learn ways to help our youth fight the challenges ahead.

Red Velvet Cake

Did that get your attention? Well if you want to learn how to make it, come to cooking group on February 3 at 7 PM at Alexis's house. Marie Z. will be giving us some tips on how to make this scrumptous cake and delicious frosting from scratch. We will also be given a demonstration on simple cake decorating tips! If you want to bring your favorite cake recipe, or you like to cake decorate and would like to teach us something new, please contact Alexis.

Valentines for Daddy

Friday, January 29 at 6:30 the Deployed Spouses Group will be meeting at Sara's house. Kids will be making valentines for their dads. And of course he needs cookies too! Please bring card making supplies if you have any. Contact Sara S. if you have any questions.

"Go Bring Them In From The Plains"

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.

--Jan. 23; United Church of Christ, Queen Anne, Seattle
--Feb. 6; Federal Way Stake Center
--Feb. 20 Renton Stake Center

All sessions are now full. No more volunteers needed at this time. Thanks.

What's in Your Freezer?

Donna is at it again. I love her Food Storage classes! The next one is this Thursday at 10:30 AM at the church. She's going to teach us ways to maximize our freezer space. See you there!

A Gift

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.

During the service, I couldn't help but regret that I didn't get to know Dane more personally. It got me thinking. Will I be saying that about a lot of people that pass in and out of my life? Will you? Let's make more of an effort to love, support, and get to know those around us. You never know what kind of an impact someone can make in your life or what impact you can make in theirs. We are all here for each other.

Scripture Mastery Challenge

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!

Cookies!

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.

Scripture Reading Challenge

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.)

Here's another reason to read...

"The spirit of reverence will increase; mutual respect and consideration for each other will grow. The spirit of contention will depart. Parents will counsel their children in greater love and wisdom. Children will be more responsive and submissive to the counsel of their parents. Righteousness will increase. Faith, hope, and charity—the pure love of Christ—will abound in our homes and lives, bringing in their wake peace, joy, and happiness” -Marion G. Romney

Here is a link to a website that can assist you in your reading. Give it a try.