Monthly RS Meetings

Now that the holidays are nearly over and it is (almost) a new year, we want everyone to mark the 3rd Tuesday of each month on their calendars. This will be the date for our monthly RS meetings- what was formerly known as "Home, Family and Personal Enrichment" or just "Enrichment" will now be simply known as "Relief Society Meetings". But they are an additional meeting that will happen every month- additional to Sunday meetings. We have been assigned the 3rd Tuesday so that it won't interfere with YW or Primary and our sisters serving in those capacities can join us.

Each month you can look forward to a new class or activity and the activity for January will be announced shortly. With the change, handed down by the General RS presidency and board, to a monthly meeting, we can no longer sponsor monthly activities such as Book Club and Play Group. But we encourage you to continue those activities on your own. Each month at our monthly RS meetings we will have a "Fellowship Table" where you are welcome to have posters, fliers, calendars, or anything else you need to connect with other sisters in the ward for these various activities.

Sister Julie Beck, General RS President has said, in regards to these new changes, that if this seems more serious than it has in the past that's because "it is a serious work". She also stated that it is time to get "out of the business of entertainment". Sisters, this is the Lord's Church and the Lord's Relief Society. Our leaders are encouraging us to be about the Lord's work and charity and unity will be natural by-products. I am very excited about the new changes and can testify that this is definitely inspired by Heavenly Father at this time. I encourage you to get involved with Relief Society and you will grow closer to your Heavenly Father and your sisters in the gospel.

All my love!

Sister Cheryl Hall

Allatoona Ward RS Pres.

Thanks!

Thank you to everyone that has helped with anything during this Christmas season- from the wonderful RS and Ward Christmas dinners to donations of gifts for Bethany Place and Ward families. What a lot of wonderful things have been accomplished from everyone working together! I hope you enjoy the rest of this wonderful season!
Cheryl

Cloth bags for Stake Youth Conference

The RS has been asked to help make cloth bags for the upcoming youth conference. We will be doing this on Thursday, Jan 7 at 7PM, in combination with the YW activity that evening. Our ward is responsible to make 45 bags that are either 12X12 or 15X15. We should be able to get the material donated. And we really need your help.

If you can help, you have 2 options-
Option 1- come on Jan 7 and help work with the YW in making the bags- we will be teaching them basic sewing skills, as needed.
Option 2- if you would like to help but can't come that night, let a member of the RS presidency know and we will get the donated fabric to you, so that you can sew some of them on your own time.

We will need to know how many of you are able to help with either option and how many sewing machines will be available for Jan. 7. Please contact a member of the RS presidency to let us know these things.

Thanks!

Christmas Party Pictures!

Thanks to all for Christmas party!

Thanks to everyone that worked so hard putting on the Christmas party last night. It was a wonderful dinner and a great time!

Bread Becker's Classes

Just a reminder that Bread Becker's is a great local store for emergency preparedness items and classes. (Be sure to compare costs with other opportunities and the Church Storehouse)

But some of the upcoming classes they have are:
Bread Making 101
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
10:00am - 1:00pm
Taught by Ashley McCord
Where: The Bread Beckers, Inc, 305 Bell Park Dr, Woodstock, GA 30188

Holidays In A Hurry
Thursday, December 10, 2009
10 am - 1:00 pm
Taught by Sue Becker
Where: The Bread Beckers, Inc, 305 Bell Park Dr, Woodstock, GA 30188

You can go here for more information or to register for the class (required):
http://www.breadbeckers.com/store/pc/viewcontent.asp?idpage=4

December Emergency Essentials Order

We have to have the order in sooner this time, so please note the date order and money is due.

Emergency Essential December Specials (order and $ due to Cheryl Hall by December 16!)

Group Specials
Hotspot Reusable Hand Warmer $2.00 each ($7.95 value) save 75% off value. At least 30 warmers must be purchased to receive discount. “Easy to use, just flex metal disc and knead to intensify the heat. Directions for use and restoring for reuse printed on back of warmer. Great to store in your emergency kit (above 32 F) or use during your favorite cold weather outdoor activities. Heat lasts up to 2 hours per use.”

The Charger Flashlight and Mobile Phone Charger $8.00 each (reg $11.95). At least 10 chargers must be purchased to receive discount. One minute of cranking charges the NiMH battery for up to 30 min. of light, 3 LEDs, 2 brightness modes, included charge-out adapter charges most cell phones that have a car charger. To see a demonstration on the charger, visit beprepared.com/charger

CARRY-OVER SALES:
Mountain House Pasta Primavera #10 can (9 @ 1 cup servings) $20.00 each (reg 31.20) 35% savings. At least 6 cans must be purchased to receive discount. Freeze-dried assortment of zucchini, cauliflower, broccoli, red and yellow peppers, and green peas, mixed in with spiral macaroni and covered in a parmesan cheese sauce.

Evriday Dehydrated Hash Brown Potatoes 6 lb. bag (144 2/3 cup servings; ¼ cup dry) $12.00 each (reg $17.95). At least 6 bags must be purchased to receive discount.

Cheese Blend #10 can (144 ¼ cup servings) $16.00 each (reg $22.95) 30% savings. At least 12 cans must be purchased to receive discount.

On sale for December, no minimum:
Freeze-dried banana slices #10 can (24 ½ C servings) $19.99 each (reg $25.95)

Freeze-dried spinach, chopped #10 can (24 ½ C servings) $11.99 (reg $14.95)

Recipe from Sister Vish (Stake Preparedness Specialist)
Jill Fields’ Potato Bacon Casserole (you can swap 100% of these fresh ingredients out for food storage items, yahoo!)
4 C frozen shredded hash brown potatoes
½ C finely chopped onion
8 oz bacon cooked and crumbled
1 C shredded cheddar cheese
1 12 oz can evaporated milk
1 large egg or 1/4 C egg substitute
1 ½ t seasoned salt

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 8 inch square baking dish. Layer half of the potatoes, half the onion, half the bacon and half of the cheese in prepared baking dish. Repeat layers. Combine evaporated milk, egg, and seasoned salt in small bowl. Pour evenly over potato mixture; cover. Bake 55 to 60 minutes. Uncover; bake an additional 5 minutes. Let stand 10 to 15 minutes before serving. Makes 6 servings.

RS Christmas Dinner

Don't forget that our Christmas Dinner is Tuesday, December 8 at 6:30PM. It will be held at the church this year and a wonderful dinner will be provided. So bring your friends and those that you visit teach and come join us for a yummy dinner and a relaxing evening.