RS Sunday Lesson - August 4

This month our focus is on the theme of Choice and Accountability.  In the Young Women's Personal Progress program, the color for this value is orange.  The first Sunday lesson will be on this topic.

Here are some links to Choice and Accountability:
Be an example of the believers
Agency and Accountability
195 Dresses
Why do the Choices I make Matter?
Video - The 3 R's of Choice

LDS Cannery policy is evolving

Please read the LDS Newsroom article found at this link for more information.

I went to the LDS Food Storage facility in Plant City on May 8, 2013 and they only had a few bulk bags of product left.  All other product was already canned and in boxes.  I was worried that I would have to hurry and buy what they had before it was all gone, but that wasn't the case.

I believe this change will actually be to our benefit.  You arrive and purchase your product already canned.  No need to buy the empty cans, buy the product, seal the cans, label the cans, and then box the cans.  All of that work is already done for you and the cost is the same.  The cans, the box etc are already calculated into the cost of the product.  I think this is going to be so much easier for more people to obtain their 3-month or years supply, because you just go and buy your various products and don't have to worry about preparing it or if you know how to properly use the canner etc.  I was also told that 4 new product types will be available by November.  They are actually increasing their variety.

Free Mother's Day eBook from Deseret Book

Deseret Book is offering a free eBook called LDS Living - Best of Mothers.  Click on the title or book cover to download it.

RS Lesson - May 5

This month our theme is Individual Worth.  Lori Heller will be teaching the lesson on Sunday.  Please find below a few links for you to read and ponder prior to the lesson to help you prepare to participate.

From http://www.isthisreallymylife.com/2013/01/lds-young-women-printables-individual-worth/

Individual Worth from the Personal Progress Booklet

Individual Worth video shorts from LDS.org

Recognizing our Individual Worth from the Young Women Manual

The Sanctity of Womanhood, Richard G. Scott, General Conference, April 2000

Doctrine and Covenants 18:10

Family Home Evening Lesson on Individual Worth

RS Lesson - April 28

We will be having a "Teachings for Our Time Lesson" this week.  It is from October 2012 General Conference.  This is President Monson's Talk titled Consider the Blessings.

"Our Heavenly Father is aware of our needs and will help us as we call upon Him for assistance."

What blessings have you had in your life?  Have you been a blessing in someone else's life because you acted on a prompting?  

Garden Party Follow up

We had a nice intimate group who attended our garden party RS meeting last night.  As a follow up I wanted to post some links that many of you were interested in.

How to regrow store-bought celery
Never purchase green onions again - regrow them in water
Zone 9 - Planting schedule (know what to plant and when)
Hillsborough County Extension Service - Planting Calendars (Use Central Florida version)
Gardening Classes Offered by Extension Service





Links to Suggested Books (I also have each of these books you are welcome to borrow)

Vegetable Gardening in Florida by James M. Stephens

• Square Foot Gardening by Mel Bartholomew
• Organic Methods for Vegetable Gardening in Florida by Stibolt and Contreras
• Guide to Florida Fruit and Vegetable Gardening by Robert Bowden
• Complete Guide to Florida Gardening by Stan Defrietas
• Garden Diary: A Guide to Gardening in Central Florida by Robert G. Haehle
• Seed to Seed by Suzanne Ashworth (This is still on my wish list)

RS Lesson - April 21

Righteous Latter-day Saints strive to “establish a character before God that could be relied upon in the hour of trial.”

From the Lorenzo Snow Manual Chapter 8: “Search Me, O God, and Know My Heart”

As you study this lesson, please review and ponder on the questions at the end of the chapter so that you are better prepared for learning.

RS Garden Party - Thursday, April 18

It's a Garden Party! Thursday April 18th 7 pm.  We will be learning about gardening and due to popular demand, we will be playing games!  This time, we will get to stay in our seats...maybe! 

 

For our treats we are asking for a garden theme.  If anyone would like to bring some fruit or veggies please contact Mia Carlson.  One fruit and one veggie will be fine.  Also, some fresh out of the garden....cookies or desserts would be great too!!  2 signups for dessert. 

RS Lesson - April 14

April 14 is Fast Sunday for the month.  We wanted to remind of you of this since it is after General Conference this year.

“Every man and woman who serves the Lord, no matter how faithful they may be, have their dark hours; but if they have lived faithfully, light will burst upon them and relief will be furnished.”
From the Lorenzo Snow Manual we are covering Chapter 7 - Faithfulness in Times of Trial: “From the Shadows into theGlorious Sunshine”

If you have time be sure and watch the videos from the link above which are available on the right side of the web page.

Invent a Casserole

Do you have some random ingredients in your fridge, freezer, and pantry and would like to make something for dinner without running to the store?  Why don't you invent a casserole. Follow this link to a document you can download and print that will help you invent a casserole with a wide range of ingredients.  It will help you with portions and food combinations so that your casserole with turn out delicious every time.

Invent a Casserole

This is one that even your kids can help be involved with.  Enjoy.

183rd Annual General Conference - April 6 & 7

183rd Annual General Conference is held on April 6 and 7.

The schedule in our area is:
Saturday 
Morning Session 12 -2 pm, Cable TV, Temple Terrace Building Satellite,  or LDS.org Streaming
Afternoon Session 4-6 pm,  Cable TV, Temple Terrace Building Satellite,  or LDS.org Streaming
Priesthood Session 8-10 pm, Any Brandon stake building Satellite - NO Cable or Streaming

Sunday

Morning Session 12 -2 pm, Cable TV, Temple Terrace Building Satellite,  or LDS.org Streaming
Afternoon Session 4-6 pm,  Cable TV, Temple Terrace Building Satellite,  or LDS.org Streaming

There is more information available here:
https://www.lds.org/church/events/april-2013-general-conference?lang=eng

Reserving the Brandon Stake Canner or Plant City Canner

Reserving the Brandon Stake Canner

The stake canner may be checked out by individuals for 2 weeks. It must stay at whoever’s home that checked it out. It is picked up and brought back to Wanda Keller’s home to be checked over to make sure it works properly for the next person. It is a wonderful opportunity for everyone to get in their home storage. The cans and oxygen packs are purchased at the Church Storehouse in Plant City.  Please contact Wanda Keller by finding her contact information on LDS.org.

Reserving the Church Storehouse Canner

Beginning January 1, 2012 you can no longer can at the Plant City Location.  You must reserve a canner or sealer and take it home and do your canning/sealing there.  The loan time is for one week.  You can still purchase bulk food, #10 cans & lids, oxygen packs, and Mylar bags at the Plant City Cannery.

Plant City Cannery

802 Hitchcock

Plant City, Florida 33564

813-707-9425

Here is a link to the Food Storage Order Form that you can print and take with you to the Storehouse.