Last week was General Conference. I love having the opportunity to listen to our Prophet and leaders and they certainly had a great many wonderful things to say. One of the talks I wanted to talk about in this post was given in the first Saturday session by Elder Quinton L. Cook entitled "LDS Women are Incredible". I second that opinion and would like to venture my opinion that sisters in the Gulfport Ward are incredible. Some of the things that he said that I want to specifically share are these:
1. God placed within women divine qualities of strength, virtue, love, and the willingness to sacrifice to raise future generations of His spirit children.
2. Women are daughters of our Heavenly Father, who loves them. Wives are equal to their husbands. Marriage requires a full partnership where wives and husbands work side by side to meet the needs of the family.
3. Much of what we accomplish in the Church is due to the selfless service of women. Whether in the Church or in the home, it is a beautiful thing to see the priesthood and the Relief Society work in perfect harmony. Such a relationship is like a well-tuned orchestra, and the resulting symphony inspires all of us.
4. Sisters have key roles in the Church, in family life, and as individuals that are essential in Heavenly Father’s plan. Many of these responsibilities do not provide economic compensation but do provide satisfaction and are eternally significant.
5. Our women are not incredible because they have managed to avoid the difficulties of life—quite the opposite. They are incredible because of the way they face the trials of life. Despite the challenges and tests life has to offer—from marriage or lack of marriage, children’s choices, poor health, lack of opportunities, and many other problems—they remain remarkably strong and immovable and true to the faith. Our sisters throughout the Church consistently “succor the weak, lift up the hands which hang down, and strengthen the feeble knees."
6. First, no woman should ever feel the need to apologize or feel that her contribution is less significant because she is devoting her primary efforts to raising and nurturing children. Nothing could be more significant in our Father in Heaven’s plan. Second, we should all be careful not to be judgmental or assume that sisters are less valiant if the decision is made to work outside the home. We rarely understand or fully appreciate people’s circumstances. Husbands and wives should prayerfully counsel together, understanding they are accountable to God for their decisions.
7. You devoted sisters who are single parents for whatever reason, our hearts reach out to you with appreciation. Prophets have made it clear “that many hands stand ready to help you. The Lord is not unmindful of you. Neither is His Church.”
8. You valiant and faithful single sisters, please know that we love and appreciate you, and we assure you that no eternal blessing will be withheld from you.
And finally, he closed with these words: Dear sisters, we love and admire you. We appreciate your service in the Lord’s kingdom. You are incredible!
I echo his words, Dear sisters of the Gulfport Ward, I love and admire you. I know that your potential is limitless and eternal. May the Lord bless you in all things.
Sunday, April 10, 2011
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Wendy Dewitt
Hello Sisters. I know that I just published a post on the Relief Society Birthday but I wanted to do another post about the Stake activity on the 24th with Sister Wendy Dewitt. I sincerely hope that everyone that can come will be there. Sister Dewitt came to our stake in New Hampshire a few years ago and she really opened my eyes to food storage. She is so knowledgeable about this subject and, more importantly, she provides a practical ways to make a food storage plan. I can honestly say that she opened my eyes to so many new and wonderful ideas and made me excited about storing food for my family.
President Ezra Taft Benson said, "The revelation to produce and store food may be as essential to our temporal welfare today as boarding the ark was to the people in the days of Noah." That is a serious thing indeed.
Sister Dewitt also has a blog where she gives lots of great advice. The blog address is http://everythingunderthesunblog.blogspot.com. If you cannot make it on Thursday, and you would like to know what Sister Dewitt has to say, I have a copy of the seminar she gave to our stake in New Hampshire and will gladly make it available to anyone who wants it.
President Ezra Taft Benson said, "The revelation to produce and store food may be as essential to our temporal welfare today as boarding the ark was to the people in the days of Noah." That is a serious thing indeed.
Sister Dewitt also has a blog where she gives lots of great advice. The blog address is http://everythingunderthesunblog.blogspot.com. If you cannot make it on Thursday, and you would like to know what Sister Dewitt has to say, I have a copy of the seminar she gave to our stake in New Hampshire and will gladly make it available to anyone who wants it.
Relief Society Birthday
This week we are celebrating the Relief Society Birthday. We are having a party on Tuesday the 22nd and we hope that everyone will be able to join us. The Relief Society is such a wonderful organization and we are so blessed to be a part of it. In the general Relief Society meeting on September 25, 2010, Sister Julie B. Beck taught, “Studying and applying the history of Relief Society gives definition and expression to who we are as disciples and followers of our Savior, Jesus Christ.” Here are some fabulous things about Relief Society.
- On Thursday, March 17, 1842, twenty women gathered together in the upper room of the Red Brick Store (Nauvoo, Illinois), and under the direction of the prophet Joseph Smith, were organized into "The Female Relief Society of Nauvoo".
- When the Prophet Joseph Smith organized the Relief Society he taught that this organization was part of the Restoration and was organized for “the relief of the poor, the destitute, the widow and the orphan” (History of the Church, 4:567). In addition he taught that the Relief Society was “not only to relieve the poor, but to save souls” (History of the Church, 5:25). This is our purpose.
- The motto of the Relief Society is "Charity Never Faileth," and today the organization includes more than 5.2 million women in over 170 countries.
- The Relief Society assists priesthood leaders in carrying out the mission of the Church by helping sisters and families come unto Christ. The Relief Society helps sisters and their families receive all essential priesthood ordinances, keep the associated covenants, and qualify for exaltation and eternal life.
- The Prophet Joseph Smith said, "The Church was never fully organized until the women were thus organized."
I am grateful for the sisters in Relief Society and am happy to be able to serve as the Relief Society secratary in the Gulfport Ward. I hope to see you all on Tuesday at 6:30 wearing your party hats.
Happy Birthday Relief Society!
- On Thursday, March 17, 1842, twenty women gathered together in the upper room of the Red Brick Store (Nauvoo, Illinois), and under the direction of the prophet Joseph Smith, were organized into "The Female Relief Society of Nauvoo".
- When the Prophet Joseph Smith organized the Relief Society he taught that this organization was part of the Restoration and was organized for “the relief of the poor, the destitute, the widow and the orphan” (History of the Church, 4:567). In addition he taught that the Relief Society was “not only to relieve the poor, but to save souls” (History of the Church, 5:25). This is our purpose.
- The motto of the Relief Society is "Charity Never Faileth," and today the organization includes more than 5.2 million women in over 170 countries.
- The Relief Society assists priesthood leaders in carrying out the mission of the Church by helping sisters and families come unto Christ. The Relief Society helps sisters and their families receive all essential priesthood ordinances, keep the associated covenants, and qualify for exaltation and eternal life.
- The Prophet Joseph Smith said, "The Church was never fully organized until the women were thus organized."
I am grateful for the sisters in Relief Society and am happy to be able to serve as the Relief Society secratary in the Gulfport Ward. I hope to see you all on Tuesday at 6:30 wearing your party hats.
Happy Birthday Relief Society!
Saturday, March 5, 2011
First week of March
This week we were lucky to have Brother Wade talk to us about gardening. It was such a great activity and we are so grateful to him for coming to share his knowledge and experience with us. Hopefully this will inspire us to create a garden of our own and then we can have a canning class to help us to preserve all of the yummy fruits and veggies we have grown and nurtured ourselves.
On the Provident Living website it says:
Planting a garden, even a small one, allows for a greater degree of self-reliance. With the right information and a little practice, individuals and entire families can enjoy the many benefits of planting and tending a garden.
Being prepared is so important! In D&C 38:30 it says "but if ye are prepared ye shall not fear." I hope everyone will come to the Stake RS activity this month on the 24th at 6:00 p.m. and listen to Sister Wendy Dewitt. She has so much practical knowledge about food storage, that I know she can help us all to feel like it is something that we can do and it is something that we can enjoy.
Also, this month is our RS Birthday party. We will be having a hat party and talent show, so mark your calendars for the 22nd at 6:30 p.m. and come eat cake with us!
On the Provident Living website it says:
Planting a garden, even a small one, allows for a greater degree of self-reliance. With the right information and a little practice, individuals and entire families can enjoy the many benefits of planting and tending a garden.
Being prepared is so important! In D&C 38:30 it says "but if ye are prepared ye shall not fear." I hope everyone will come to the Stake RS activity this month on the 24th at 6:00 p.m. and listen to Sister Wendy Dewitt. She has so much practical knowledge about food storage, that I know she can help us all to feel like it is something that we can do and it is something that we can enjoy.
Also, this month is our RS Birthday party. We will be having a hat party and talent show, so mark your calendars for the 22nd at 6:30 p.m. and come eat cake with us!
Friday, February 25, 2011
Last week of February
I hope that everyone has been having a good week. This is the last weekend in February, so those of us who need to do our Visiting Teaching still have a little time to send a note or make a quick visit to check on our sisters. I wanted to share a message with all of you. This is something I was reading the other day on a friend's website and it really touched my heart.
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others." Marianne Williamson
President Uchtdorf said “Christ knows how to minister to others perfectly. When the Savior stretches out His hands, those He touches are uplifted and become greater, stronger, and better people as a result. If we are His hands, should we not do the same?”
I hope that we will always remember who we are how important we are to our Father in Heaven. We have true worth, for the scriptures teach us "remember the worth of souls is great in the sight of God" I love you all and hope that you are all doing well. Remember that we are here to help you with anything you might need. Hope to see you all on Sunday!
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others." Marianne Williamson
President Uchtdorf said “Christ knows how to minister to others perfectly. When the Savior stretches out His hands, those He touches are uplifted and become greater, stronger, and better people as a result. If we are His hands, should we not do the same?”
I hope that we will always remember who we are how important we are to our Father in Heaven. We have true worth, for the scriptures teach us "remember the worth of souls is great in the sight of God" I love you all and hope that you are all doing well. Remember that we are here to help you with anything you might need. Hope to see you all on Sunday!
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Valentines Dinner
We had such a great time at the Relief Society Valentines dinner. Thank you to all of the sisters who came with their Valentines. We had a great turn out and so much yummy food. Thank you to all of those sisters who signed up and brought food. For those of you who had your pictures taken, please send me your email addresses and I will send you the picture.
Here are some other pictures I took of the dinner.
Regina was our test subject for the photo backdrop.
Our next activity will be on March 1st. Brother Wade is going to be giving a class on gardening,. Hope to see you all there.
Here are some other pictures I took of the dinner.
Regina was our test subject for the photo backdrop.
Our next activity will be on March 1st. Brother Wade is going to be giving a class on gardening,. Hope to see you all there.
Recipe
Here are the recipes that were shared in our January activity. Sorry it has taken me so long to get them posted.
Spring Rolls
2 packages of Bean Thread Rice Noodles
1 lb. Ground Pork, Hamburger, Chicken or Shrimp
1/2 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Pepper
1 tsp Sugar
1-3 T. Sweet Sauce
1-2 T. Soy Sauce
1-2 T. Oyster Sauce
Garlic Powder
2-3 cups Shredded Cabbage
2-3 cups Shredded Carrots
Large Lumpia Roll Wrappers
Beaten egg yolk
Hydrate rice noodles in a large bowl of water, drain and set aside. In a large skillet, cook ground pork. Add seasonings as you cook the meat. When cooked, stir in chopping noodles as you stir. When mixed, remove from heat and drain.
Stir fry veggies, adding in the same seasonings as you did for the meat. When tender add the meat/noodle mixture. Mix well, remove from heat, and set aside to cool.
Separate egg roll wrappers, place on in front of you in a diamond shape. Place approximately 1/4 cup of filling in the rectangle on the point closest to you. Curve fingers in and roll towards the other side, soft taco style. About midway, pull in the corners snuggly and continue rolling to the end. Dip finger in egg yolk and "glue" the point. When all are rolled, fry in oil about 350 degrees until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Remove to paper towel loned plate. Serve with red chili or duck sauce.
Fried Rice
2 cups cooked Jasmine Rice, cooled or refrigerated
2 T Canola Oil
2 eggs, beaten
1 clove Garlic, chopped
Ground Pork, Hamburger, Chicken or Shrimp
1/2 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Pepper
1 tsp Sugar
1-2 T. Sweet Sauce
1-2 T. Soy Sauce
1-2 T. Oyster Sauce
1 T chicken bouillon granules
1/2 onion, sliced
4-6 sliced green onions
In a large skillet, cook meat. Add eggs. When cooked, stir in onions. Drain Fat. Add in rice. Add seasonings. Stir fry for 3-4 minutes.
Spring Rolls
2 packages of Bean Thread Rice Noodles
1 lb. Ground Pork, Hamburger, Chicken or Shrimp
1/2 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Pepper
1 tsp Sugar
1-3 T. Sweet Sauce
1-2 T. Soy Sauce
1-2 T. Oyster Sauce
Garlic Powder
2-3 cups Shredded Cabbage
2-3 cups Shredded Carrots
Large Lumpia Roll Wrappers
Beaten egg yolk
Hydrate rice noodles in a large bowl of water, drain and set aside. In a large skillet, cook ground pork. Add seasonings as you cook the meat. When cooked, stir in chopping noodles as you stir. When mixed, remove from heat and drain.
Stir fry veggies, adding in the same seasonings as you did for the meat. When tender add the meat/noodle mixture. Mix well, remove from heat, and set aside to cool.
Separate egg roll wrappers, place on in front of you in a diamond shape. Place approximately 1/4 cup of filling in the rectangle on the point closest to you. Curve fingers in and roll towards the other side, soft taco style. About midway, pull in the corners snuggly and continue rolling to the end. Dip finger in egg yolk and "glue" the point. When all are rolled, fry in oil about 350 degrees until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Remove to paper towel loned plate. Serve with red chili or duck sauce.
Fried Rice
2 cups cooked Jasmine Rice, cooled or refrigerated
2 T Canola Oil
2 eggs, beaten
1 clove Garlic, chopped
Ground Pork, Hamburger, Chicken or Shrimp
1/2 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Pepper
1 tsp Sugar
1-2 T. Sweet Sauce
1-2 T. Soy Sauce
1-2 T. Oyster Sauce
1 T chicken bouillon granules
1/2 onion, sliced
4-6 sliced green onions
In a large skillet, cook meat. Add eggs. When cooked, stir in onions. Drain Fat. Add in rice. Add seasonings. Stir fry for 3-4 minutes.
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