Lupe's Notes - Nov 4, 2012

Good morning sisters. Sorry this is late, but I had company from out of town and wanted to spend my time with them. What a wonderful spirit from Testimony meeting and our Relief Society.

THOUGHT: “There are many sisters who are living in rags—spiritual rags. They are entitled to gorgeous robes, spiritual robes....It is your privilege to go into homes and exchange robes for rags...

“...You are going to save souls, and who can tell but that many of the fine active people in the Church today are active because you were in their homes and gave them a new outlook, a new vision. You pulled back the curtain. You extended their horizons...

“You see, you are not only saving these sisters, but perhaps also their husbands and their homes.”

President Spencer W. Kimball

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

1. Cannery Assignment: Contact Brother Moon
2. Donna Larsen: If you would like to be on the list to sit with Donna between the time that her assistant leaves and the family gets there, contact Christy Smith or Amy Waldron. She also would appreciate visits.
3. Exercise Classes: Sisters, did you know that every Monday, Wed., and Friday, there is an exercise class for you? You can even bring your children. It is at 9:15 am at the Stake Center. On Mon., Turbo Kick, Wed;, Yoga and Fri., Boot Camp.
4. Sister Ramona Backman will be having knee surgery this week. Please keep her in your prayers.
5. Stake Employment Net Working Meeting, Nov. 7^th at 8:00 pm at the Stake Center
6. Circled I His Footsteps – Thurs., Nov. 29^th, 6:30 pm at the A-Frame church across the street. Mark your calendars for an amazing dinner & photo presentation of the Holy Land by Amy Nelson.

BIRTHDAYS: Nov., 4^th – Jenny Holman and Janet Mora; Nov., Robby Bottom and Nov., 10^th McKenna McCracken Happy Birthday Sisters.

Our lesson today was presented by Megan Duckworth, our RS President. “We Can Achieve the Miraculous...”

(on the board) We Can Achieve the Miraculous

1. What is the real need?
2. What will bring the most relief?

a. advanced planning

b. Communication

c. “natural' service

WORK SMARTER, NOT HARDER!

Preparedness - 100 Items to Disappear First In An Emergency

Knowledge is power...in the event of some natural or man-made calamity...having these items can be INVALUABLE!

100 Items to Disappear First In An Emergency

1. Generators (Good ones cost dearly. Gas storage, risky. Noisy...target of thieves; maintenance etc.)
2. Water Filters/Purifiers
3. Portable Toilets
4. Seasoned Firewood. Wood takes about 6 - 12 months to become dried, for home uses.
5. Lamp Oil, Wicks, Lamps (First Choice: Buy CLEAR oil. If scarce, stockpile ANY!)
6. Coleman Fuel. Impossible to stockpile too much.
7. Guns, Ammunition, Pepper Spray, Knives, Clubs, Bats & Slingshots.
8. Hand-can openers, & hand egg beaters, whisks.
9. Honey/Syrups/white, brown sugar
10. Rice - Beans - Wheat
11. Vegetable Oil (for cooking) Without it food burns/must be boiled etc.,)
12. Charcoal, Lighter Fluid (Will become scarce suddenly)
13. Water Containers (Urgent Item to obtain.) Any size. Small: HARD CLEAR PLASTIC ONLY - note - food grade if for drinking.
16. Propane Cylinders (Urgent: Definite shortages will occur.
17. Survival Guide Book.
18. Mantles: Aladdin, Coleman, etc. (Without this item, longer-term lighting is difficult.)
19. Baby Supplies: Diapers/formula. ointments/aspirin, etc.
20. Washboards, Mop Bucket w/wringer (for Laundry)
21. Cookstoves (Propane, Coleman & Kerosene)
22. Vitamins
23. Propane Cylinder Handle-Holder (Urgent: Small canister use is dangerous without this item)
24. Feminine Hygiene/Haircare/Skin products.
25. Thermal underwear (Tops & Bottoms)
26. Bow saws, axes and hatchets, Wedges (also, honing oil)
27. Aluminum Foil Reg. & Heavy Duty (Great Cooking and Barter Item)
28. Gasoline Containers (Plastic & Metal)
29. Garbage Bags (Impossible To Have Too Many).
30. Toilet Paper, Kleenex, Paper Towels
31. Milk - Powdered & Condensed (Shake Liquid every 3 to 4 months)
32. Garden Seeds (Non-Hybrid) (A MUST)
33. Clothes pins/line/hangers (A MUST)
34. Coleman's Pump Repair Kit
35. Tuna Fish (in oil)
36. Fire Extinguishers (or..large box of Baking Soda in every room)
37. First aid kits
38. Batteries (all sizes...buy furthest-out for Expiration Dates)
39. Garlic, spices & vinegar, baking supplies
40. Big Dogs (and plenty of dog food)
41. Flour, yeast & salt
42. Matches. {"Strike Anywhere" preferred.) Boxed, wooden matches will go first
43. Writing paper/pads/pencils, solar calculators
44. Insulated ice chests (good for keeping items from freezing in Wintertime.)
45. Work boots, belts, Levis & durable shirts
46. Flashlights/LIGHT STICKS & torches, "No. 76 Dietz" Lanterns
47. Journals, Diaries & Scrapbooks (jot down ideas, feelings, experience; Historic Times)
48. Garbage cans Plastic (great for storage, water, transporting - if with wheels)
49. Men's Hygiene: Shampoo, Toothbrush/paste, Mouthwash/floss, nail clippers, etc.
50. Cast iron cookware (sturdy, efficient)
51. Fishing supplies/tools
52. Mosquito coils/repellent, sprays/creams
53. Duct Tape
54. Tarps/stakes/twine/nails/rope/spikes
55. Candles
56. Laundry Detergent (liquid)
57. Backpacks, Duffel Bags
58. Garden tools & supplies
59. Scissors, fabrics & sewing supplies
60. Canned Fruits, Veggies, Soups, stews, etc..
61. Bleach (plain, NOT scented: 4 to 6% sodium hypochlorite)
62. Canning supplies, (Jars/lids/wax)
63. Knives & Sharpening tools: files, stones, steel
64. Bicycles...Tires/tubes/pumps/chains, etc.
65. Sleeping Bags & blankets/pillows/mats
66. Carbon Monoxide Alarm (battery powered)
67. Board Games, Cards, Dice
68. d-con Rat poison, MOUSE PRUDE II, Roach Killer
69. Mousetraps, Ant traps & cockroach magnets
70. Paper plates/cups/utensils (stock up, folks)
71. Baby wipes, oils, waterless & Antibacterial soap (saves a lot of water)
72. Rain gear, rubberized boots, etc..
73. Shaving supplies (razors & creams, talc, after shave)
74. Hand pumps & siphons (for water and for fuels)
75. Soy sauce, vinegar, bullions/gravy/soup base
76. Reading glasses
77. Chocolate/Cocoa/Tang/Punch (water enhancers)
78. "Survival-in-a-Can"
79. Woolen clothing, scarves/ear-muffs/mittens
80. Boy Scout Handbook, / also Leaders Catalog
81. Roll-on Window Insulation Kit (MANCO)
82. Graham crackers, saltines, pretzels, Trail mix/Jerky
83. Popcorn, Peanut Butter, Nuts
84. Socks, Underwear, T-shirts, etc. (extras)
85. Lumber (all types)
86. Wagons & carts (for transport to and from)
87. Cots & Inflatable mattress's
88. Gloves: Work/warming/gardening, etc..
89. Lantern Hangers
90. Screen Patches, glue, nails, screws,, nuts & bolts
91. Teas
92. Coffee
93. Cigarettes
94. Wine/Liquors (for bribes, medicinal, etc.,)
95. Paraffin wax
96. Glue, nails, nuts, bolts, screws, etc..
97. Chewing gum/candies
98. Atomizers (for cooling/bathing)
99. Hats & cotton neckerchiefs
100. Goats/chickens

Let's add:  SOLAR POWER – more later on affordable solar units..

From a Sarajevo War Survivor:
Experiencing horrible things that can happen in a war - death of parents and friends, hunger and malnutrition, endless freezing cold, fear, sniper attacks. 

1. Stockpiling helps. but you never no how long trouble will last, so locate near renewable food sources.
2. Living near a well with a manual pump is like being in Eden.
3. After awhile, even gold can lose its luster. But there is no luxury in war quite like toilet paper. Its surplus value is greater than gold's.
4. If you had to go without one utility, lose electricity - it's the easiest to do without.
5. Canned foods are awesome, especially if their contents are tasty without eating. One of the best things to stockpile is canned gravy - it makes a lot of the dry unappetizing things you find to eat in war somewhat edible. Only needs enough heat to "warm", not to cook. It's cheap too, especially if you buy it in bulk.
6. Bring some books - escapist ones like romance or mysteries become more valuable as the war continues. Sure, it's great to have a lot of survival uides, but you'll figure most of that out on your own anyway - trust me, you'll have a lot of time on your hands.
7. The feeling that you're human can fade pretty fast. I can't tell you how many eople I knew who would have traded a much needed meal for just a little bit of oothpaste, rouge, soap or cologne. Not much point in fighting if you have to ose your humanity. These things are morale-builders like nothing else.
8. Slow burning candles and matches, matches, matches

Lupe's Notes - Oct 14, 2012

Good afternoon sisters. It sure felt like we had come home finally after three Sundays of not having regular meetings.

THOUGHT: “...I firmly believe that by reason of neglect of this simple requirement, faith has diminished in the hearts of some our people—that, by a more general observance of the Word of Wisdom, faith will be increased among the Latter-day Saints, and greater knowledge will flow to us as a result; for by obedience to it, there will come a disposition to obey other laws of our Father, and compliance with each insures a blessing.”

President George Albert Smith

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

1. Thursday, Oct 18^th will be our RS Temple Day for the 10 am session. Meet in the chapel (lunch after in the cafeteria if you are able).
2. Friday, Oct 19^th – 11 am., Mommy Mingle at the pond behind Lone Peak HS. Bring your kids, a sack lunch and some bread to feed the ducks!
3. Saturday, Oct. 20^th – Birthday Brunch at Lupe's home, at 10 am. 1245 N 1150 E. Mexican Brunch.
4. Thursday, Oct. 25^th “Things that Matter Most”, at 7 pm; meet at Sarah H. home. A visit to the Genealogy Center to set up your log in, Family Search, Learn to index, & more. Details to follow...
5. Thursday, Nov. 29^th, 6:30 pm at the A-Frame church across the street, “Circled in His Footsteps” Mark your calendars for an amazing dinner & photo presentation of the Holy Land by Amy Nelson!
6. Cannery Assignment. See Brother Moon for more info.
7. Blood Drive: also see Brother Moon for more info.
8. Sisters, be sure to visit the Relief Society Blog. There are new additions and changes. Http://manila12thwardrs.blogspot.com

BIRTHDAYS: Oct. 8^th – Sally J.; Oct. 10^th – Camie B., Carol B. and Melissa B.. Oct. 17^th – Alison R.; Oct 20^th – Lindsey H. and Angie T. Happy birthday to all.

Our lesson today was presented by Tiffany Weight, fro George Albert Smith manual, lesson 19 “ Temporal and Spiritual Blessings from the Word of Wisdom”.

Sisters, it feels like it's been a long time since we last met. I am grateful for the spirit of the testimonies and the General Conference talks. For the specific messages and counsel from the Brethren that we received. The personal loving counsel from our Heavenly Father.

If you have your scriptures, please turn to Section 89 of the Doctrine and Covenants. If you do not, I have put it on the back of the handout.

In the beginning of the lesson, George Albert Smith talks about when he was a child. “he was afflicted with typhoid fever. He doctor who diagnosed him told his mother that he should stay in bed for three weeks, eat no solid food, and drink some coffee. President Smith later recalled:

“When he went away, I told mother that I didn't want any coffee. I had been taught that the Word of Wisdom, given by the Lord to Joseph Smith, advised us not to use coffee.

Lupe's Notes - Sep 30, 2012

Good afternoon Sisters. What a wonderful Sacrament Meeting we had today.

THOUGHT: “As you love Him, trust Him, believe Him, and follow Him, you will feel His love and approval.”

Elder Neil L. Andersen

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

1. Please report you visiting teaching to your Supervisor.
2. Empty Nesters tomorrow night at the North's home at 7 pm. Ken N. will share with us his visit to China.
3. Mini class - “Things that matter most” by Sarah H. at her home (1157 N 1190 E) at 7 pm. On October 25^th.
4. “Circle in His Footsteps” - dinner and presentation by Amy N. on her trip to Israel in November. More info coming.
5. We have a cannery assignment for October 15^th. If interested contact Milt M.
6. Birthday Brunch on October 13^th at 11 am at Lupe's home (1245 N 1150 E) for all sisters who had a birthday in July, Aug and Sept. It will be a Mexican Brunch. If you were not able to attend the other brunches, you can attend this one.

BIRTHDAYS: October 3^rd – Sondra Holmstead; Oct. 3^rd – Karen Moon. Happy birthday to you. Have a great day.

Our lesson today was presented by Darla Cox from Conference address “What Thinks Christ of Me?” by Elder Neil L. Andersen.

I am so grateful to be here; it has been an awesome month. Two weeks ago we had our Regional Conference and last Sunday the dedication of the Brigham City Temple. Last night we enjoyed the General Relief Society Broadcast. It was fantastic. I want to share with you something interesting. Six month ago Neil Andersen have a talk “What Thinks Christ of Me?” and last night the new Relief Society General Presidency sisters took many of his words as they talked to us. He was there lst night and I'm sure he was pleased as how the sisters reinterated his remarks. We get to review it today. The Lord's timing is always perfect.

“Jesus asked the Pharisees, “What think ye of Christ?” In the final assessment, our personal discipleship will not be judged by friends or foes. Rather, as Paul said, “We shall all stand before the judgment seat of Christ.” At that day the important question for each of us will be, “What thinks Christ of me?”

President Monson has described our day as moving away “from that which is spiritual...[with] the winds of change [swirling] around us and the moral fiber of society [continuing] to disintegrate before our very eyes.” It is a time of growing disbelief in and disregard for Christ and His teachings.”

Loved how Brother Chou commented on preparing. We are living in different times.

Lat night Sister Linda Burton, the new General Relief Society president mentioned three things that refer to the Atonement.

• All will be made right through the Atonement.
• There is power in the Atonement to enable us to become disciples of Jesus Christ.
• The Sacrifice of his perfect son is evidence that his Father loves us.

Holly B read: “Being a disciple in these days of destiny will be a badge of honor throughout the eternities.” Like Sister Burton said last night. Have it written in our hearts; that will be our badge of honor.

Lupe's Notes - Sep 9, 2012

  Good afternoon sisters, didn't the young women do a great job with their musical number?

THOUGHT: The Lord has given us commandments so that we can resist evil and find happiness”

George Albert Smith

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

1. Reminder about Donna Larsen. Her family is very appreciative of your visits to Donna and ask that you would continue to do so this week. She is at the Orem Rehab Center 575 E 1400 S in Orem. Please call before you head out to make sure she will be in her room. 801-225-4741. While there you might want to also visit Amy Waldron's mother, even though she may not know who you are, she'll feel of your spirit. Her name is Lu Jones, room 113.
2. Thursday, Sept. 13^th at 7 pm in the RS Room: Preparedness Specialist, Jed Norwood will share his vast knowledge with the sisters and brethren. He will focus on 8 different categories: Water storage, forage, and conservation; Fuel storage, forage, and conservation; Sanitation; 30 day vs. 72 Hr. kits; Using resources properly; Using herbs in an emergency; Biological/nuclear contamination and Pioneering skills for today. Come with questions!
3. Stake Conference, Saturday night session at 6 pm on the 15^th. Note change of time.
4. Regional Conference, Sunday the 16^th at 10:00 am.
5. Brigham City Temple dedication September 23^rd. We are asked to attend the 9 am session if possible.
6. General RS Broadcast on Sat., September 29^th at 6 pm at the Stake Center with an Ice Cream social to follow the broadcast. Sisters, please let your RS President know whether you prefer the soup dinner before the broadcast or the ice cream social afterward.
7. We have a Mt. Timpanogos Utah Temple Cleaning Assignment on Monday, Oct., 1, from 8:00 am to Noon. We need one more sister. You can contact me lupellee@yahoo.com
8. Don't forget to visit our RS Blog. Http://manila12thwardrs.blogspot.com It has RS news and Activities, Preparedness info, recipes, Missionary addresses & links to their blogs, Lupe's notes from past lessons and more!
9. Empty Nesters – tomorrow night at Sorena and Chuck DeWitt's home, at 7 pm.

BIRTHDAYS: Sept. 11^th – Tiffany W.; Sept. 13^th – Kay J.; Sept., 22^nd – Rachelle F.; Sept., 23^rd – Lynette A. Happy birthday to you - Enjoy your day.

Our lesson today was presented by Pat Heaton, our new teacher. Lesson # 18 “Stay on the Lord's Side of the Line”, from the George Albert Smith Manual.

She wrote on the board:

Stay on the Lord's Side of the Line

Commandments = help us resist Evil – find happiness

It's good to be back with you sister, although I would much rather have Amy be here and I there. But this is the way of the church, callings and releases.

This lesson is such an important one; it's as important as a gospel doctrine lesson As I read the title ad the material, a poem came to my mind. I used to know by heart when I taught the young women, but I will read. I'm sure that many of you are familiar with it. It was written by Joseph Malins, entitled “A Fence or an Ambulance”. It fits perfectly with our Relief Society message. As I read it, see if you see a symbolism and analogy to the gospel. It does have lots of analogies to the gospel.

Tara Barrus Meal Plan

Sister Tara Barrus had here Baby Girl "Ivy" on Thursday, August 30, 2012. She weighed in at 7 pounds 5 ounces and was 19 inches long. Congrats Tara & Darcey.

If you would like to help out with the following meal assignments, please add you name and assignment below in the "Comment Box"
Thanks,

Lupe's Notes - Sep 2, 2012

  

Good afternoon sisters. What a wonderful day this is and wonderful meetings. Great spirit.

THOUGHT “Faith is a gift from the Lord through which the righteous are empowered to do remarkable things.”

George Albert Smith

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

1. Sister Donna Larsen fell down and fractured her pelvic bone, and her back last week. She is in a rehab home and will be there all this week and possibly next week also. Her family has ask that she get visitors. She is at the Orem Rehab Center 575 E 1400 S in Orem. If you are on State Street passed University Mall, you turn left where Dickey's Bar- B-Que is, down the road on your left. Please call because you go to make sure she is in her room. 801-225-4741.
2. REMINDER: Canning and Salsa class this coming Tuesday, the 4^th, 7 pm; taught by Amy R, at her home 1175 E 1180 N. Should make for a fun evening.
3. REMINDER: September 13^th at 7 pm at the Church. Preparedness class. A good down to earth simple to understand and make preparedness items. Husbands invited.
4. Brigham City Temple Dedication on Sunday 23^rd. Our ward is invited to come to the 9am dedication. Be seated by 8:30 am.
5. Saturday, the 15^th at 6 pm is our Stake Conference for Adults. Please take notice of the time change. 6 pm.
6. Sunday the 16^th is our Regional Conference at 10:00 am.
7. September 29^th is the General Relief Society Broadcast at the church at 6 pm. There will be an Ice Cream social afterward.

BIRTHDAYS: Sept 3^rd – Lanae S., Sept 5^th – Vera L., Sept. 6^th – Andrea C. Happy Birthday sisters.

A big thank you to Amy W., for all the wonderful lessons we enjoyed. We know she will be a big asset to Christy Smith as Compassionate Service Assistant. We welcome Pat Heaton as a RS teacher.

Our lesson today was presented by Martha, taken from lesson #17, “The Strengthening Power of Faith”

This week has been a wonderful week spiritually, but also a hard week. My brother who is in the hospital has had a set back. However, the Lord has helped bear me up. I found myself at the hospital with him and he looked bad, his face hollow and pasty. We were at that place this week where I had his face in my hand and asked him, are you with me. He could barely speak and said “ I am so sick”. It was a difficult moment, but these are the moments we're all having sometimes. When our love ones are struggling with health issues, or other issues, where we think there is no end in sight. My sister-in-law continues to be there since April, but she has her children and school started and she said, “I can't carry one, don't know where it'll go. I found myself thinking of a scripture that I learned on my Mission located in D&C 84:88: And whoso receiveth you, there I will be also, for I will go before your face. I will be on your right hand and on your left, and my Spirit shall be in your hearts, and mine angels round about you, to bear you up.”

I can't solve his problem, but I know how to cope, what to do when you can't help. That is the Atonement. The Atonement isn't just for repentance. The Atonement is also when the Savior is there to bear our burdens. I find myself in awe to know that not only the Savior but also ancestors and love ones who help us. My sister has a daughter who got married; it wasn't a wedding that we are used to, but more like a backward wedding. So we rallied as a family and all who could go went to support my sister and my niece. Hopefully we were a good example to her and her husband and baby. While there we went to the Washington, D C Temple. While there I had been pondering a lot about my faith; what makes me tick; my former trials. We all have our Gethsemane time, when we define ourselves and the role of the Savior in our life and why we need him.