April 2025- Preparing For a Rainy Day

 April 2025 

Preparing For A Rainy Day

The table centerpieces were perfect for this Easter and spring season. 

Cheerful and bright. 

A table in the back of the room displayed how we can be prepared for an emergency. 

Handouts were provided.  

Sue Olson has a sign up sheet for freeze dried strawberries.  Each can is $14 and has a shelf life of 25 years.  Great for food storage, camping/hiking trips, using in Jello, or eating right out of the can.  

Please see Sue if interested in purchasing.

Centerpieces on each table carried on the Easter/spring theme.  

We played the Purse Game.  

Our purses hold many important items. Although, many of the documents/items should be in a safe and secure place.  

Does your purse have a safety pin?

Do you have important documents gathered and available? 

(Wills, trusts, passports, birth certificates, marriage licenses, death certificates, financial documents)

Protein bar or electrolyte pack?

Is your food storage/72 hour kit specific to your dietary needs? Our needs change over the years.  Have you updated your kit?  Is it expired? 

Do you have comfort items, electrolyte mixes, nail glue, blankets, candy, gum, snacks?

Do you need the help of a cane to walk? 

How about an extra portable charger? 

Do you have a back up charger for medical devices, hearing aids, CPAP, etc? 

Do you have an address book?  

Emergency numbers should be written down or programmed into your phone (family, neighbors, Bishop)

Exchange numbers with close friends of your children..

Do you have back up medication and an updated list of medications?  

When you travel tale extra dosages.  You never know when you will be delayed.  Carry a list of updated medications including dosage and frequency.  

Reusable shopping bag?

Is your 72 hour kit portable?  Can you carry your kit?  Is it in a heavy duffle bag or in a usable backpack? 

Pad of paper

Do you meed reading glasses?  A pad of paper and pen might be helpful if you can't use your contacts or see small print or hearing aid batteries can't be charged.  Also good for taking notes about information you don't want to forget. 

President Thomas S Monson:

Noah heeded God's command to build an ark...that they might be saved from the flood waters.  Yet, there was no evidence of rain or flood.  His actions were considered irrational.  The sun was shining and life moved forward as usual.  But time ran out. The floods came, the disobedient were drowned.  When God speaks and we obey, we will always be right. 

Stacey DeSilva told a great story about her Grandfather (wink, wink) who was a farmer. He prepared the farm and animals ahead of an incoming storm.  There is great comfort in being prepared for the storms of life.  

'Be The Light' t-shirts winners...

Shirley Erickson 

and Stacey DeSilva

Soup's on!  

We were treated to mouth watering soups, homemade bread, and the cutest cup0cakes.  

Thank you, Shirley Erickson for the bread and cupcakes.!  

Sherril Rasmussen shared her recipe for Shrimp Bisque. This is how you know a recipe is a favorite in their family.  Changes made to fine tune it to perfection.  

Zatarain's Shrimp and Crab Boil makes the soup a delicious bisque. 

Susan Blower shares her recipe for Lasagna Soup.  

It was creamy and delicious!  

Lunch Bunch will be held at Paula's Mexican Restaurant 

Tuesday, April 22 at 11:30.  Be sure to sign up so we have the correct number of saved seats. 

Hope to see you there!  

by:  Connie Beecroft

March 2025- Be Like Ruth

Sun River 4th Ward Relief Society 

Birthday Party

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 Be Like Ruth

We met in the Relief Society room for a short but very spiritual program.

Yolie Klawitter led us off with a promise by Boyd K. Packer about the Relief Society organization:

'This great circle of sisters will be a protection for each of you and for your families.  The Relief Society might be likened to a refuse- the place of safety and protection- the sanctuary of ancient times.  You will be safe within it.  It encircles each sister like a protecting wall.' 

A question we could all ask ourselves is this: Who in my life needs me to be a Ruth today?  A question like that can invite angels to attend us as we join them in their efforts to save, to comfort, give help and hope. 

Bev Hunter - Cherish One Another 

She shared with us a treasure.  

Do you remember the old glass sacrament cups?  

How many lips have touched this cup as they renewed their covenants?

We covenant to take upon us the name of Jesus Christ, to constantly remember Him and our commitments to Him, and promise to keep His commandments.  In return, He promises that we will always have in spirit to be with us.  

This cross represents our love for God.  

The vertical line represents our love for others. 

In the center of the cross is where we will find the most peace, most love, and be able to return to Him. 

Janiel Carter - Watch Over One Another

A few things we can do to watch over one another:

encourage others in their challenges

Smile

Be courteous

volunteer to pick up groceries for a friend in need

give a ride to a friend going to a doctor appointment

go for a Swig!

be a listening ear

bake and share

take a meal to someone

be a good neighbor

and anything else you are inspired to do, 

just act.  

Sue Rapier- Comfort One Another

Sue told a story about her son tragically passing away.  She wanted something to symbolize what her son was like.  She thought of a lantern to put on his grave.  The lanterns came in a 2 pack.  One lantern was placed at his grave and the other her husband had placed in the yard where they could see their sons' light in the dark. 

Whenever she and her husband heard of someone close who had lost a child they took them a lantern. 

Sue's granddaughters' high school friend passed away.  She asked if Sue had an extra lantern. 

Sue gifted a lantern and wrote a letter to go with the lantern.  

With permission from Sue, here are the words of the letter:

Dear Lori-

I was so sad to hear of Haley's passing.  This is a very tender time for families.  

This lantern is called Haley's light. 

Each evening as dusk falls her light will begin to glow and it will remind you once again that she lives and her light is shining brightly. 

I offer my love and support. 

Better days will come. 

Such a beautiful way to comfort someone. 

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It was nice to have our Stake Relief Society Sisters with us. 

Palma Baker- Carolyn Norton- and our very own Kim Denkers.  Thanks for joining us!  

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Beautiful tables greeted us for lunch.  

How about some Relief Society Trivia?  

How many did you know?  

Answers are on the next photo. 

Here are the answers to the trivia questions. 

How many did you get correct?  

Lunch was a delicious treat of Chick- Fil- A chicken tenders and lots of amazing salads. 

Thank you, Shirley Erickson for the beautiful and delicious cupcakes! 

The best sugar cookie recipe provided by Shirley.  

Fridge magnets for everyone! 

We all look forward to the drawing for a free t-shirt. 

'Be The Light' t-shirt being modeled by Linda Perry. 

Our first winner is Lora Sue Allred! 

The second and final t-shirt winner of the day is Patty Donohoe!

Congrats Sisters! 

Once again, thank you to our amazing Relief Society for their efforts to make each month special and memorable.  

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A special 'thank you' to Judy Bowden for enlightening us each month with information on our ward bulletin board!  Always beautiful!  

By: Connie Beecroft