Thursday, March 13, 2025

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

Thursday, February 13, 2025

February 11, 2025 Humanitarian Blanket Donation Event

February 11, 2025

Humanitarian Blanket Donation Event


Fleece fabric for blankets was collected leading up to our activity day.


Our Humanitarian committee members prepped the fabric with dots that were the guide for us to cut the edges of the fabric. 







Kindness is helping the world, one person at a time.  




"Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see."  Mark Twain  






Mosiah 2:17

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


















125 completed blankets were delivered to the hospital and so much appreciated!  They will be given to patients throughout the hospital. 




There was a drawing for a Be The Light t-shirt.  


Our  first winner was Theresa Nelson.




Ginny Wimmer and Linda Waltz celebrated with a high five.  Ginny pulled her own name and Linda pulled her own name last month.  

It's always fun to win! 






Humanitarian Committee Members:

Norma Mann, Jill Jensen, Kaye Nichols, Linda Peterson, Charlene Labiszak, Sue Rapier, and Michelle Olsen




Lunch consisted of Subway sandwiches, chips, and delicious homemade cookies by Shirley Erickson.  

The recipe is at the bottom of the blog.  

Thank you to Shirley for sharing her baking skills with us! 











Special 'thanks' to our Relief Society committee for their hard work in preparing our monthly activity!  Thanks for bringing us together!