"Eat Well, Laugh often, Walk Much"

April Relief Society Meeting
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
7:00 pm

Come join us for an evening all about emotional and physical health

1) "Laughter is the best medicine" Linda Henderson will be speaking about the benefits of laughter and humor

2) " Couch to 5k" Travis Mortimer will talk to us about the couch to 5k program that prepares you to walk or run 3 miles in just 2 months. Can we say Allatoona Ward RS 5k?

3) "Eating healthy while keeping it cheap" Christy Jett will speak to us about simple ways to eat healthy on a budget and will have some recipes for us to share. We will also have some delicious healthy dishes for the sisters tor try.

Nursery provided

March Relief Society Meeting

"Use It Up, Wear It Out, Make It Do, Or Do Without"

Tuesday, March 16th, 2010
7:00 pm

With these tough economic times there's nothing better than more tips for saving money. Please join us as we share ideas and learn more about being frugal, thrifty and how to use food storage.

• Brenda Wilhlem will share with us her tips for thrift store and thrifty shopping.

• Rebecca Fisher will show us how we can save money by cutting hair at home as well as some other money saving beauty tips.

• Erin Collins will demonstrate how to make a rice/bean dish and show us how to use the beans we all have on hand in our food storage. No more confusion on how to prepare or soak those food storage beans!

Erin will also share with us a yummy recipe for whole wheat apple rolls. I can't wait to sample those. :)

A nursery will be provided.

We hope to see you there!

Announcements from Sunday, February 28

*We have charms for RS University now! A Liahona for an Associate Degree; an oil lamp for a Bachelor's Degree; praying hands for a Master's Degree; and a Temple for the Doctorate Degree. If you earn a Bachelor's Degree, you will receive both the oil lamp and the Liahona. And so on. Start/ keep working on those goals! We have copies of the RS University if you need one.

*Erin Collins has set up a cannery date for us on Saturday, March 20 at 11AM. This is a really good opportunity to get items from the cannery at such wonderful prices. Please contact her ASAP to let her know if you would like to go, or for more information.

*Time for the Walton Feed Order again. Contact Cheryl if you want a copy of the order form. It is VERY long and can ONLY be sent by email! Deadline will be March 2.

Announcements from Sunday, January 23

*If you had a birthday in December or January but did not have a Visiting Teaching interview yesterday, please contact Cheryl to set up a date/ time for your interview. These interviews are very important. They help us to know how things are going with your route, your companion, etc... It is often based on these interviews that changes are made or not made.

*We have charms for RS University now! A Liahona for an Associate Degree; an oil lamp for a Bachelor's Degree; praying hands for a Master's Degree; and a Temple for the Doctorate Degree. If you earn a Bachelor's Degree, you will receive both the oil lamp and the Liahona. And so on. Start/ keep working on those goals! We have copies of the RS University if you need one. From the YW -

* Today is the last day to get Camp forms from the YW. They need to be completed and turned in no later than this Thursday.

*All YW and their mothers are invited to attend our IHOP (Important hour of progress) night this Thursday. In addition to enjoying some scrumptious breakfast food, we will be learning about the new changes to the Personal Progress program and how moms and/or sponsors will be encouraged to participate with the YW in achieving their YW Recognition.

* The YW will be hosting a Camp Fundraiser this year as a Valentine's Supper & Dance (w/ free babysitting!). Sister Allen will be handing out invitations with more details.

* Our ward has a storehouse assignment on Feb. 2. Please contact Bro. Fisher if you can go.

*There will be a ward Linger Longer on Feb. 7. Sister Durphey would like everyone that is coming to bring their favorite soup and then sign up to also bring a salad, rolls or a dessert. Remember food safety as you plan the dish you will bring! We have no stove or oven to keep hot things hot so please bring a crockpot for your soup during church and make sure that all cold dishes get put in the refrigerator.

*Stake Conference is on January 30 & 31 (next week). It will be broadcast to the building on January 31.

*The stake is ready to start up the marriage class again. It will be starting on Friday, February 19 and will end on March 26. The class will be held at the Hickory Flat building from 7 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. .

*Sister Paula Watson, Stake Cultural Arts Director, is looking for people that would like to participate in a musical production for the upcoming RS anniversary celebration. The first meeting/ rehearsal will be on Saturday, Feb. 6 at 10AM (location TBA). She is looking for singers, actors, tech people, props, make-up, lighting, etc… If you are interested please contact Sis. Watson (or email Cheryl if you need her contact info).

*Stake Put-n-Take will be on Feb. 26^th & 27^th. “Put” on the 26^th from 5- 8 PM and “Take” on the 27^th 9-11AM. In conjunction with this, the Stake YSA will be collecting any old eyeglasses that you are no longer using for a service project. They are looking for any type of glasses to collect and donate to the Lions Eye Bank of America. There will be a collection box for the glasses at the Put-n-Take.

*Lesson yesterday: “More Diligent and Concerned at Home” by Elder Bednar. From Oct. 2009 General Conference. Please contact Sis. Hall if you need a copy of the Ensign with the conference addresses in it.

RS Meeting

Thanks to Kristina, Siciley, and Morgan for sharing some wonderful ideas with us about daily scripture study, setting goals, and keeping a journal. And, thanks to all the sister's who came and brought such delicious healthy appetizers. It was a very enjoyable evening and I think more than a few of us left inspired!

Announcements from Sunday, January 17

I've recently had several requests to go back to a weekly newsletter, so I am going to give it a try :-)
An attempt at keeping everyone informed about what is going on. Most of this is taken directly from the announcements that were give in RS on Sunday, but there have been a few minor changes (see especially the announcement re: the Linger Longer).

And one other VT'ing note from me.
Sister Jean Eide printed out a record for me of this past year's visiting teaching results. Sister Eide does a very good job of keeping records! First, thank you to all you faithful visiting teachers that serve your sisters each month. Sister Julie Beck, General RS President was recently interviewed for the Church News re: visiting teaching. In the article, Sister Beck said, "the purpose of the inspired program is to minister, watch over and strengthen Latter-day Saint sisters. "Visiting teaching is one of the best ways we can fulfill our lifelong responsibilities to increase our faith and personal righteousness, strengthen families and homes and seek out and help those in need," "In reality," she said," visiting teaching is never finished. It is more a way of life than a task."

If you are having a problem with your visiting teaching, please let me know. Sister Beck mentioned that you don't get to choose your route and you don't get to choose your companion, but that it is okay, because you can pray to learn to love your companion and those you visit teach. But if you are having problems and cannot get your visiting teaching done, again, please let me know. Don't wait for your visiting teaching interview to report a problem or to discuss your concerns with me.

*Tuesday, Jan. 19- RS Meeting-
With the new year we can all start fresh and strive to do better. Come join us as we learn from each other:

Siciley Kirk will speak to us about setting goals. In order to get anywhere, you need to know where you want to go. You need a road map. Setting goals is your road map!

Morgan Hood will speak with us about the importance ofkeeping a journal. “Your journal is your autobiography, so it should be kept carefully.” President Spencer W. Kimball

Kristina Eide will speak with us about the benefits of daily prayer. Daily prayer is like sunshine to our souls.

Bring your favorite healthy snack to share!

Nursery provided.

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*We have charms for RS University now! A Liahona for an Associate Degree; an oil lamp for a Bachelor's Degree; praying hands for a Master's Degree; and a Temple for the Doctorate Degree. If you earn a Bachelor's Degree, you will receive both the oil lamp and the Liahona. And so on. Start/ keep working on those goals!

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* Our ward has a storehouse assignment on Feb. 2. Please contact Bro. Fisher if you can go.

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*There will be a ward Linger Longer on Feb. 7. Sister Durphey would like everyone that is coming to bring their favorite soup and then sign up to also bring a salad, rolls or a dessert. Remember food safety as you plan the dish you will bring! We have no stove or oven to keep hot things hot so please bring a crockpot for your soup during church and make sure that all cold dishes get put in the refrigerator.

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*Stake Conference is on January 30 & 31. It will be broadcast to the building on January 31.

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*Remember VT'ing interviews on Jan. 24 for anyone with a birthday in December or January.

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*The stake is ready to start up the marriage class again. It will be starting on Friday, February 19 and will end on March 26. The class will be held at the Hickory Flat building from 7 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. .

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*Don’t forget that the money for the EE order will be due this upcoming Sunday.

Upcoming Events

*See Meredith's entry below re: our RS meeting on Jan. 19. Looks like fun and we hope everyone can attend!

*For those of you that are interested in playing basketball the first game will be this Saturday at the Stake Center. Time TBA.

*Camp forms for the YW are due on Jan. 31.

*There is a stake job seminar this Saturday at the Stake Center from 9- 4. Please bring a resume and a sack lunch.

*Remember VT'ing interviews on Jan. 24 for anyone with a birthday in December or January.

*Stake Conference is on January 30 & 31. It will be broadcast to the building on January 31.

*We have a storehouse assignment on Feb. 2. Please contact Bro. Fisher if you can go.

*There will be a ward Linger Longer on Feb. 7. Please bring an appropriate dish to share and plan on staying after. Remember food safety as you plan the dish you will bring! We have no stove or oven to keep hot things hot so either bring a crockpot for your food during church or plan on a cold dish and make sure it gets put in the refrigerator.

*We have charms for RS University now! A Liahona for an Associate Degree; an oil lamp for a Bachelor's Degree; praying hands for a Master's Degree; and a Temple for the Doctorate Degree. If you earn a Bachelor's Degree, you will receive both the oil lamp and the Liahona. And so on. Start/ keep working on those goals!