September 2025 Super Saturday

 Super Saturday

September 27, 2025

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The cultural hall was busy with crafts in the making on Saturday.  

"The beauty of handmade is in the imperfections." 

-Anon

"The more I paint, the more I like everything."

-Pierre-Auguste Renoir

Elder Uchtdorf spoke of the powerful potential of art: “Art shows there is a greater purpose in life which transcends our daily worries, stresses, pleasures, and joys. Art can transmit a message of hope, light, and truth anchored in Jesus Christ, His glory, and His work for the eternal well-being of the whole human race. Expression through art is one of the ways we can help bridge the divide.” 

"In crafting, there are no mistakes, only new discoveries and unique creations."

-Justine Jenkins

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Be The Light t-shirt winners were

Lori Hilton 

and 

Margie Peterson.  

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"To practice any art, no matter how well or badly, is a way to make your soul grow.  So do it."

-Kurt Vonnegut

Christmas pillows being assembled.  

Rope tree station...

Fall pumpkins being stuffed.  

Rice bags being filled with rice. 

Pillows being stuffed. 

Shauna Parkin shows her finished rope tree.  

Completed paper trees.

Finished pumpkins

Adorable finished Christmas decorations. 

Margie Peterson made these cute pen holders for us.  So cute!   

Thank you Margie!  

Yummy treats! 

A huge THANK YOU to our Relief Society committee for putting together this Super Saturday event!  

See you at our next event.

October 14th at 10 am for our Blankets for the Hospital event. 

From Linda Peterson:Dear Sisters,We will be gathering fabric for our humanitarian project on October 14th,We will be doing fleece blankets for the local hospital.  We do not have a local place to purchase this fabric now so we need to go on line for the purchase. We need 1 yard and 1 1/4 yard pieces.  You can drop the fabric off at the home of Linda Peterson, 1366 West Silk Berry Drive from October 2nd to October 8th.  Our committee will prepare the fabric for the blankets then our Ward will meet to complete them.We love this project as it comforts those inneed.Thanks to all the Sisters who participate in this project.

August 2025- Mission in Africa

 Mission to Africa

Q&A with Deb Luke

Remember 

Lunch Bunch August 26th 11:30 at Little China

and 

Super Saturday September 27th 

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Deb Luke answered our questions about her experience while serving a mission with her husband Boyd in Africa.  

She set up a brightly colored display of some of her treasures she gained while serving in Africa.  

Family members that came to Africa to visit the Luke's helped take items home with them. 

This is the flag of Tanzania.  

Africa is three times the size of the United States.  

Tanzania is three times the size of Utah. 

Brooms and dolls are made from corn husks.  

All food is grown for their own consumption and to be sold.  Everything is fresh.   

Deb's greatest joy while serving was the people.  

And the biggest challenge was driving since they drive on the left side of the dirt road.  

Beading is done by hand.  Beautiful and very detailed. 

The 5 most dangerous animals in Africa are the elephant, lion, leopard, rhino, and hippo.

They are called the big 5. 

Wood carvings are made from ebony and ironwood. 

The average wage is about $40-50 (USD) per month. 

There are over 120 tribes in Africa.  Some of the missionaries learned 7 languages.  

Seasons consist of rainy season and dry season. 

Temperatures don't fluctuate much.  

Around a 20 degree difference. 

The baobab tree, also known as the "Tree of Life," is an iconic symbol of Africa, particularly known for its massive trunk, longevity, and unique appearance. These trees are found across the African continent and are renowned for their ability to store large amounts of water in their trunks, enabling them to survive long periods of drought. 

Our Julie Olsen is showing us the club that would be used to kill a lion.  Lions wander into the villages.  They learn how to use the club at a young age since children take care of the animals. 

The people of Africa have phones and internet access in spite of being poor.  

In Swahili

Giraffes are called twiga

Lions are called simba

Elephants are tembo. 

Africans are known for the material they make.  The material is the same on both sides.

Africans have to pay for their children to go to school, if they can afford it.  They have to pay for all of their books, supplies, etc, and lunch that consists of rice and beans. 

This beautiful Relief Society material was made in Africa with the Relief Society emblem. 

Kids find ways to play games.  They may find an old tire and a stick and play for hours. 

Winners of the 'Be The Light' t-shirts were:

Cinnamon Bonnett

Ardis Jensen 

and President Denise Goddard

The tables were adorned with beautiful, tall, white plumes with animal print cloths as centerpieces. 

Cucumber and tomato salad

Fruit tray

African Rice

Here is the recipe for the rice dish that was served.  

A few modifications were made.  Masala was reduced to 1 tsp.  1 round steak, cubed and browned seasoned with broth and salt.  

Delicious!  

Say hello to one of our newest sisters.  

Her name is Lori Hilton (next to Susan).   

Welcome Lori! 

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I asked Deb to share of few of her favorite photos.  

Thank you for sharing your experience of serving the Lord in Africa with us!  

Mosiah 2:17

And behold, I tell you these things that ye may learn wisdom; that ye may learn that when ye are in the service of your fellow beings ye are only in the service of your God.

By:  Connie Beecroft