MAY ACTIVITY

Get ready to be A HEALTHIER YOU!  Our May activity includes a RIPPED class taught by our very own Abby Owen Bell and health tips from Exercise and Sports Science Specialist Katie Fischer Buttle (also our very own!).  

Wear your exercise clothes and come prepare to learn how to start where you are and work towards A HEALTHIER YOU!

APRIL ACTIVITY

Our April activity will focus on 

tornado preparedness and survival.  

Come listen to Darby Bybee, 40-29 Meteorologist, 

and Deborah Dalton, tornado survivor, 

as they share tips on how you can keep your family safe 

from the tornadoes that hit all to often in this area. 

Thursday, April 18th * 7:00 pm at the church * Refreshments served

A SAFE HAVEN FROM THE WORLD

For most of my adult life I have viewed Relief Society as a nothing more than a class to attend.  And then a few years back, I accepted the calling to serve on the Relief Society Board as the Publicity Specialist.  I had no idea how what seemed to be such a simple, non-involved calling would change my life.  Basically, my calling was to make posters for the Relief Society monthly meetings and it was through this making, printing, and plastering of posters that I came to develop a love for and testimony of the Relief Society program.  I came to understand that Relief Society is more than just a class; it is a safe haven.

I recently came across a talk by Bonnie D. Parkin that reminded me of the lessons I learned during the time that I served as the Publicity Chair.  The talk, "Oh, How We Need Each Other!" has some wonderful quotes that I feel prompted to share.

"Relief Society is important to the Lord.  I know that.  He provided women a safe haven from the harshness of the world when He gave us Relief Society. We need each other, and Relief Society needs to be a safe place where women care for each other, where they nurture each other, and come to understand each other's hearts as they hear one another testify of Christ."- Bonnie D. Parkin

"Too many sisters... think that Relief Society is merely a class to attend.  The... sense of belonging to the Relief Society rather than just attending a class must be fostered in the heart of every woman. Sisters, you must graduate from thinking that you only attend Relief Society to feeling that you belong to it." President Boyd K. Packer

"Belonging is more than having your name on a roll.  Both individually and collectively as sisters of Relief Society, we are called to make a difference in these six ways:

• Build faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and teach the doctrines of the kingdom
• Emphasize the divine worth of each sister
• Exercise charity and nurture those in need
• Strengthen and protect families
• Serve and support each sister
• Help sisters become full participants in the blessings of the priesthood." -Bonnie D. Parkin

I have spent a lot of time the last few days, reflecting on how I can better help those I serve, especially those I visit teach, feel that they are a part of Relief Society.  I've also reflected on how I can better make a difference in our newly organized branch in the six ways that Sister Parkin suggested.  I'd love to hear your thoughts and comments!  I'm hopeful that something you might share will help me.  

Sister Parkin's talk in it's entirety can be found here.

Mark Your Calendars for the RS Birthday Party!

Break the Fast

Join us after church on March 3rd for a "Break the Fast" Linger Longer!

Please sign up at the link below if you'd like to provide a main meal, side dish, or dessert

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A094AA4AA2FA13-bentonville

For main dishes, please prepare something that can be served on a plate since we won't have bowls.  And if you plan on bringing a slow cooker to church, please bring an extension cord!  Label anything with nuts.

See you there!

February Activity

Please bring a shoe that represents something about you (personality, interest, hobby, etc).  You may also want to come prepared to share (if you feel prompted, but no pressure!) your favorite story from the scriptures that you would have liked to witness. 

Fondue Recipes From Last Night

Many of you have asked for the recipes that were used to make the fondue we had at the activity last night.  The recipes for both the chocolate fondue and cheese fondue are below.  Enjoy!

Chocolate Fondue

·  24 ounces semisweet chocolate chips

·  1-1/4 C. evaporated milk

·  1/4 C. sugar

·  2 t. vanilla extract

Place ingredients into a slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for 30 minutes. Stir well. Cook 1 more hour on low. You can add more evaporated milk if needed to thin out the fondue.

Cheddar Cheese Fondue

·  1/2 cup butter

·  1/2 cup all-purpose flour

·  1 teaspoon salt, optional

·  1/2 teaspoon ground mustard

·  1/2 teaspoon pepper

·  1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

·  3 cups milk

·  4 cups shredded cheddar cheese

In a saucepan, melt butter; stir in flour, salt if desired, mustard, pepper and Worcestershire sauce until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat. Add the cheese; cook and stir until cheese is melted. Transfer to a fondue pot or 1-1/2-qt. slow cooker and serve.