That's right... in lieu of a lunch bunch this week, we're taking another shot at having a Teddy Bears' Picnic. (Last time there were only two families there! Where is everyone!?!) We're going to meet at 10:30 am at the church. Don't forget to bring a blanket for kids to sit on, teddy bears and story books to share. Since it's a little early for lunch bring a snack or two for the kids but don't worry about bringing a full sack lunch. If you're going to make it (and we want as many as we can get!) please email Lisa Pike at lisapike@cox.net and let her know if you'll be there! We've been having a less than lack luster showing at playgroup lately, so we're trying to make sure we have a few people there!

The Encyclopedia of Mormonism

BYU and Macmillian Publishing have published an online Encyclopedia as a resource for topics about the church. Got a lesson you need to teach? A talk to write? Here's another great resource for all of us...

** This is not an official publication of the church and is not an official position of the church**

The Encyclopedia of Mormonism

Yummy Recipes??

Do you have a really yummy recipe? A favorite meal when you need something for your family quick? We all need more ideas! Got a request from someone you know in our ward has fabulous recipes? Please share!!

Sharing the Gospel Online

In recent Ensign articles as well on LDS.org the general authorities have been discussing the opportunities that our technological world is giving us to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ with so many others. Are we taking advantage of some of those wonderful resources?? Here are a few ideas: (mentioned in Elder M. Russell Ballard's talk - Sharing the Gospel Using the Internet)

* Make a concerted effort to share the gospel or a pass a long card everyday, then post your experience on your personal blog or here on our Relief Society Blog.

* Record a video of yourself bearing your testimony and how the gospel has helped to strengthen you or get you through tough situations in your life. The General Authorities mention that some even feel comfortable posting them on sites like You Tube.

* Share your conversion story (whether a convert to the church or just a conversion of your heart) in an email or on a personal blog. Each of us know at least one non-member we correspond with through internet.

* Use programs such as iTunes to download talks, hymns or other uplifting audio, burn to cd or input to your iPod. Share with your family or friends (some of the most effective conversions we'll make are our own families).

* LDS.org and other affiliated websites have downloads, links and other resources are we taking advantage of the ease it is to get information from our leaders? How often do we check what they say. The church puts out news stories almost daily. Do we see them?


As always there is a downside to technology. It should be fairly obvious what some of those downsides are. Be careful, teach children especially to be careful. Even in the virtual world, addictions are real and deadly to families, testimonies & spiritual/temporal well being. Heed the words of warning from the General Authorities.

Whether virtual or in reality each of us have people in our lives that we should reach out to. Friends, family, neighbors, teachers, coworkers or even just people we run into running errands or going about our daily lives. Make the effort to befriend and get to know someone new. Share your testimony or even a simple invitation to a church activity to help them get to know you a little more.

** Don't forget that your experiences can motivate others - please share any missionary experiences. Our blog will now have a permanent page to allow others to post experiences any time they would like. Please make an effort to have these experiences in your life and share them with the other sisters in our ward to encourage others to reach out and share in those blessings themselves. Link to the missionary page here Missionary Experiences or on the Right side bar.

Come cool off at Playgroup tomorrow!!

We're going to a fun park with a really cute water feature (castle & a dragon that shoots water) with a really big playground that is totally covered so hopefully whether wet or not the kids won't be too hot. It's in Anthem Highlands, just south of St. Rose. Here's directions.


The name of the park is Esselmont park.

Take Southern Highlands South to St. Rose

Turn R on Volunteer (the road running west of the executive airport) also called Executive Airport Dr.

Volunteer dead ends into Anthem Pkwy. at a stop light. Turn Right on Anthem Parkway.

On the right side is a shopping center with an Albertson's Grocery Store, Turn Right on the road after the shopping center. Bicentennial Parkway.

Stop at the stop sign. Turn Left onto Anthem Highlands Drive.

The Park is on the right side of the street a little ways up - 2725 Anthem Highlands Dr

Hope this makes sense and doesn't get anyone lost!! Come we'll have lots of fun!!