FAMILY HOME STORAGE

Sisters,

For some members, "food storage" is a good thing...but only in bits and pieces. Enough to show obedience, but not so much as to be "extreme," however individual members might define that.

Yet, as time goes by...Church counsel certainly seems to be expanding to cover more food storage and "emergency preparedness topics. Take a look at http://providentliving.org/, if you haven't read it lately, the advice is still broad and general...yet is is also getting steadily more comprehensive as time passes.

Food Storage is now Family Home Storage, of which food storage is just one part.

There are now guidelines on how to purify water...and even recommendations on good commercial water filters/purifiers.

And through the distrobution center catalog...the church is even SELLING water filters; food storage "starter kits," packing and canning materials, etc.

A financial reserve is more and more emphasized...and Church leaders seem to be pushing the paying off of debt more strenuously than ever.

One article that I've come to be particularly fond of is "Lay Up in Store" by Bishop Keith B. McMullin, Second Counselor in the Presiding Bishopric. Published in the Ensign in May, 2007, it is available online http://www.lds.org/ldsorg/v/index.js...__

President Brenda Wrye

SUBSTITUTE VISITING TEACHER

Dear Sisters,

I have a couple of Visiting Teaching messages to deliver:)

1) Many of you have requested new copies of your routes...Sister Duff has been assigned this special project and will have these handouts ready in due time:)

2) There is a very strong concern for those sisters who are going to Visiting Teaching appointments alone. Safety is a very real issue in today's world and having a companion with you is a safeguard already in place within the Visiting Teaching program. Please make every effort to invite and encourage your companion to go with you. After all has been done, if one of those inevitable situations arises (as we all know they sometimes do:) instead of canceling or postponing an appointment, we would ask you to call one of the members of the Relief Society Presidency to go with you. We love visiting with ALL of you and are looking forward to this new "Substitute Visiting Teacher" policy which will be in effect for the next 3 months.

Hedgesville Relief Society Presidency
Brenda Wrye
Amy Troop
Rebekah Gruel
Also, I'd like you all to know what a huge success the email VT reporting is!:)

Love,
Rebekah Gruel

FAMILY HOME STORAGE CENTER

All Is Safely Gathered In

FAMILY HOME STORAGE CENTER PRODUCTS

A home storage order form is available to download to assist you in planning your next purchase from a home storage center. The prices are effective as of the date printed in the lower-left corner of the form. Copies of the form are also available at all home storage centers.

The home storage order form can be filled out using your personal computer if you choose. As you enter desired quantities, the form automatically updates your total cost. The form can then be printed, saved for future reference, or even e-mailed to a friend.

You may want to bring the form with you when you visit the home storage center. Versions of the form are available for centers in the United States and in Canada. Please select the version of the form that meets your needs.

http://www.providentliving.org/pfw/multimedia/files/pfw/pdf/122384_Jan2010WE_HomeStoragePriceSheet_US_71140_000_pdf.pdf

All information from providentliving.org and lds.org

http://www.lds.org/topic/self-reliance/self-reliance-resources.html

BOOK NOOK

Please join us for the Hedgesville Ward Relief Society Book Nook. All sisters are welcome and feel free to bring a friend. Every month we read and discuss books from all different genres. We want to introduce you to something you wouldn't normally read, but something that is powerful and uplifting. Our book choices are always something that is readily available from your local library or online. We alternate between Tuesday and Thursday evenings every month so watch our blog for the schedule. We hope to see you there soon. Happy reading!

Rescheduled to March 18, Thursday

North and South

by Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell- 1855

April 20, Tuesday

Choose a book written by an apostle.


May 20, Thursday
The Hiding Place

by Corrie ten Boom- 1971

June 15, Tuesday
Cold Comfort Farm
by Stella Gibbons- 1932

WARD TEMPLE TRIP

Saturday January 23rd


The High Priest Group has offered to arrange a monthly temple trip for anyone interested. If you would like to attend:

-Arrive at the church building at 8:00am for departure.

-If you want/need to eat before the session, bring something to eat in the car. For the return trip, bring something to eat in the car or plan for a drive through meal at a fast food restaurant.

LDS PREPAREDNESS MANUAL

Christopher Parrett

This manual has been prepared for, and is intended to be read primarily by, the active members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

Please Note: The contents of this booklet are intended to assist individuals and families in coping with emergency preparations. However, final decisions on preparation for actions taken during an emergency are the sole responsibility of individuals. No one knows your needs or can take care of you better than you can-nor does anyone else have that responsibility. Information and examples contained within this booklet are provided for illustration and advice only. Therefore, no liability is assumed by the Editor or any of the Authors for the use or misuse of any information or products contained in this publication.

This publication has not been endorsed or produced by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, and its contents and the opinions it expresses are those of the Editor and the separate authors. While it should not be construed as an official church publication, effort has been made to ensure that all materials are in accordance with general church guidelines on food storage and family preparedness.

A FREE electronic version of this manual can be downloaded from
http://www.abysmal.com/

JANUARY'S VISITING TEACHING MESSAGE

TIME OUT FOR WOMEN

Time Out for Women is going to be in Pittsburgh, PA in April!  This will be a time filled with spiritual, uplifting messages, as well as a lot of laughs.

Here's the info:

Dallyn Vail Bayles, John Bytheway, Ardeth Kapp, Hilary Weeks,  DeAnne Flynn, S. Michael Wilcox, Kris Belcher, Mary Ellen Edmunds will all be presenting. You can go to this website for more info and to register:

http://deseretbook.com/timeout/event/95

Hilary Weeks is very inspiring to hear her sing but she was also a lot of fun. Here's a couple videos from her Time Out performances!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R6ujADXp0dM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6I8FCgaoaG8

MARCH BIRTHDAY WISHES