"Preparedness" Relief Society Quarterly Meeting

Thanks to the RS Activities committee for the wonderful meeting we had on Thursday! The evening focused on various aspects of being prepared both temporally and spiritually. Thanks to Patrice and Christy P. for organizing supplies so that we could compile 72-hour food kits and to all of the sisters who brought delicious dishes made from food storage items! We had such a delectible variety of treats to taste.

Temporal Preparedness

Our ward Provident Living Specialist, Sharon E., taught a workshop on how to build a 3-month supply of food. She had a wonderful handout that included the following links to help us as we get started:

http://1stopfoodstorage.com/

http://storingfood101.blogspot.com/

http://www.providentliving.org/

http://www.examiner.com/

http://www.hashworks.com/

http://www.mormontimes.com/

http://www.dinnerisinthejar.com/

kneadfulthingsnow.com

http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/

http://home-organization.suite101.com/

http://mormonism.suite101.com/

http://homemanagement.suite101.com/

http://www.backwoodshome.com/

http://preparedbinder.blogspot.com/

Spiritual Preparedness

Barbara S. taught our workshop on spiritual preparedness and below are her tips for Surviving the Trials of Life.

1. Be Quick to Obey: "One glance at the newspaper or at the television tells us that we live in stormy times . . .So there are few questions as important as this one: 'How does a person build a life founded on truth?' . . . Obedience to commandments is the way we build a foundation of truth." -- Henry B. Eyring, devotional address at BYU on 15 August 2000.

2. Give Heed to Prophets: "There are those who criticize when we issue a statement of counsel or warning. Please know that our pleadings are not motivated by any selfish desire. Please know that our warnings are not without substance and reason. Please know that the decisions to speak out on various matters are not reached without deilberation, discussion, and prayer. Please know that our only ambition is to help each of you with your problems, your struggles, your families, your lives." -- Gordon B. Hinkley, Ensign, Nov. 1992, 53.

3. Feast Upon the Word of God: "When you memorize something, it becomes a part of you and can be called upon at will to give you strength when there seems to be no strength left." -- Vaughn J. Featherstone, New Era, Sept. 1975

4. Pray Always

5. Be a Full Tithe Payer

6. Escape from Sin

7. Learn Gratitude: Make a habit of grateful prayers. Don't ask for anything. Record the blessings you see in your life and the lessons learned.


Thank you to all who contributed to make the evening a success!