Board Meeting

If you have a calling in the Relief Society organization of the Highland 18th Ward, then this post is for you!

Don't Forget: Board Meeting is coming up and YOU are an important part of the Board.
When: Thursday, February 18, 2010, 7:00-8:30 pm
Where: Pat Romney's Home
Why: For fun, instruction, bonding and to lift each other up. We are 'Finding Joy in the Journey'!
Dress: Casual
RSVP: To Karen by Wed. evening (801-360-9896)

A light dinner will be served.
Come and be edified.

Coupons needed for Mary Brady

In last Sunday's paper coupon section, there was a coupon for 'Boost Nutritional Drink - Save $1 on a multipack'. If you happen to have this coupon and would like to donate it to Con & Mary Brady, that would be helpful, as Mary needs this supplement. You can either get the coupons to Ronnalynn Dean, or put in Con & Mary's mailbox. Thanks!

A Need For Help

A note from the RS President in the ward next to us:

As many of you may be aware, we have a home in our ward which is being purchased as a drug rehabilitation facility. Unfortunately, the good family renting this home has been given a very short two weeks notice to leave. They are the Huffmans, Sissy & Jeff. They have two or three children living at home with them right now, ages 17 and older. They need to be out very soon, and would like to find a place nearby. If you know of any rental homes in your wards, please contact me or Sissy (801-372-6466 or lorrainehuffman@aol.com).

Thank you,
Dianne Larsen
24th Ward RS President
dplarsen1@aol.com
801-763-0417

Scrapbooking class

Karen Pedersen provided a wonderful scrapbooking class Thursday night! Among many things, she taught us all about the various shades of yellow. Apparently in the scrapbooking world, yellow is really called "creme brulee." We were very enlightened. But we were almost as appreciative to Anne Ieremia-she didn't sign up for the layout but came anyway, just to help! That really worked out well for the rest of us there. She stamped and tied and cut her way into being voted the "Most Valuable Scrapbooker" of the evening. It was a great night and a great way to witness first hand some more of the talents of our wonderful Relief Society president. Karen was very patient with those of us (who shall remain nameless) who may have been a little lacking the art of scrapbooking. :)

Haiti Earthquake Humanitarian Aid

As you may know by now, Haiti has been devastated by a 7.0 earthquake. It is one of the largest disasters to hit our hemisphere during the past 200 years.

All of the missionaries are safe and the church is working to discover the status of the members in the area. (There are approximately 15,000 members in Haiti.) The church will send humanitarian supplies to Haiti through an airlift.

If you would like to help, you may donate funds through the church's website or through a donation made in a tithing envelope. Enter the donation amount on the Humanitarian aid line.

Here is the link to the online donation page:

http://www.ldsphilanthropies.org/humanitarian-services/

Of course, let's all keep the people of Haiti and the good people who will help them in the coming weeks and months in our prayers.

Relief Society Scrapbook Class:

Do you find yourself with a camera full of photos after the holidays and no time to scrapbook them? Well, here is the answer! This 2-page 12 x 12 layout is already designed for you and made to hold 6 photos. All you have to do is come put it together and enjoy time with other sisters in the ward while you do it!

When: Thursday, January 14, 2010 at 7 pm

Where: In the YW Room

Cost: $5 per person, pre-paid by January 10 to Karen Pedersen

Please bring: Your own scrapbooking adhesive

If you would like to attend but will not be participating in the layout, there will be a simple, free card provided for you to make. Please sign-up either in the pink books at church, or contact Karen Pedersen.

Relief Society Christmas Celebration

Thank you to all who attended our RS Christmas Celebration, "deLIGHTS of life." We had such a wonderful time at Sister Kay Anderson's home! Our friendship gift game was really fun! And learning a little bit more about each other was quite deLIGHTful indeed! Here are a few highlights: Debbie Engebretsen gave some of her famous jam away; Apparently Mandy Hunt is a "work horse," if anyone needs help, and she makes a great apron :); Vivian Allsop shared a picture of her and her husband bike riding tandem; Aimee Shuldberg despises the sun and is happiest when the clouds and storms come (see how she is celebrating on this cold, cold night?); and Marilyn Lindsey refused to trade the adorable Christmas pillow that she insists was made just for her :).