Dear Sisters,

You are in our thoughts and in our prayers. It is inspiring to watch you care for each other. We love you very much!

This message from President Uchtdorf has been on my mind since the Women’s Broadcast and I think it is worth remembering:

The infinite and eternal Creator of light and life knows you! He is mindful of you.

Yes, God loves you this very day and always.

He is not waiting to love you until you have overcome your weaknesses and bad habits. He loves you today with a full understanding of your struggles. He is aware that you reach up to Him in heartfelt and hopeful prayer [ . . . ] He knows of your sufferings. He knows of your remorse for the times you have fallen short or failed. And still He loves you.

Just as our Father in Heaven doesn’t wait to love us, we should be careful not to put off accepting His love. In the times of my life where I’ve felt distant from Heavenly Father, it has been because I’ve been putting my desires before His and focusing on pleasing others before pleasing Him. I know that God loves us all the time, even when we keep ourselves from feeling “encircled about eternally in the arms of his love” (2 Nephi 1:15).

With love,

The Relief Society Presidency

Provident Living Tip - Winter Preparedness

Winter is just around the corner.  We know from D&C 38:30 that if we are prepared we shall not fear.  Are you prepared?  Below are several preparedness lists to ensure our pantry is stocked appropriately, we have enough toiletries on hand and that we are prepared for Mr. Winter's visit this year.  Start this winter with a breathe of relief knowing that you're prepared.

Winter Weather Checklists

Stock up on emergency supplies for communication, food, safety, heating, and vehicles in case a storm hits.

Communication Checklist

Make sure you have at least one of the following in case there is a power failure:

1. Cell phone, portable charger, and extra batteries.
2. Battery-powered radio, with extra batteries, for listening to local emergency instructions.
3. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) weather radio receiver for listening to National Weather Service broadcasts. Learn more about NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards.
4. Find out how your community warns the public about severe weather:
1. Siren
2. Radio
3. Television
5. Local public health and emergency management websites
6. Listen to emergency broadcasts.
7. Make a Family Communication Plan. Your family may not be together during an extreme winter event, so it is important to know how you will contact one another, how you will get back together, and what you will do during an emergency.
8. Be sure to check on older neighbors and family members; assist as necessary.
9. Know what winter storm warning terms mean:
1. Winter Weather Advisory: Expect winter weather condition (e.g., accumulation of snow, freezing rain, and sleet) that could cause severe inconvenience and life-threatening hazards.
2. Frost/Freeze Warning: Expect below-freezing temperatures.
3. Winter Storm Watch: Be alert; a storm is likely.
4. Winter Storm Warning: Take action; the storm is in or entering the area.
5. Blizzard Warning: Seek refuge immediately! Snow and strong winds, near-zero visibility, deep snow drifts and life-threatening wind chill.
10. Other terms are available from NOAA.

Heating Checklist

Turning on the stove for heat is not safe; have at least one of the following heat sources in case the power goes

out:

1. Extra blankets, sleeping bags, and warm winter coats.
2. Fireplace with plenty of dry firewood or a gas log fireplace.
3. Portable space heaters or kerosene heaters.
4. Check with your local fire department to make sure that kerosene heaters are legal in your area.
5. Use electric space heaters with automatic shut-off switches and non-glowing elements.
6. Never place a space heater on top of furniture or near water.
7. Never leave children unattended near a space heater.
8. Keep heat sources at least 3 feet away from furniture and drapes.
9. Have the following safety equipment:
1. Chemical fire extinguisher
2. Smoke alarm in working order (Check prior to winter storm season and change batteries, if needed.)
3. Carbon monoxide detector (Check prior to winter storm season and change batteries, if needed.)
10. Never use an electric generator indoors, inside the garage, or near the air intake of your home because of the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning.
11. Do not use the generator or appliances if they are wet.
12. Do not store gasoline indoors where the fumes could ignite.
13. Use individual heavy-duty, outdoor-rated cords to plug in other appliances.

Cooking and Lighting Checklist

1. Use battery-powered flashlights or lanterns.
2. Never use charcoal grills or portable gas camp stoves indoors. The fumes are deadly.
3. Avoid using candles as these can lead to house fires. If you do use candles, never leave lit candles alone.

Food and Safety Checklist

Have a week’s worth of food and safety supplies. If you live far from other people, have more supplies on hand. Make sure you have the following supplies:

1. Drinking water
2. Canned/no-cook food (bread, crackers, dried fruits)
3. Non-electric can opener
4. Baby food and formula (if baby in the household)
5. Prescription drugs and other medicine
6. First-aid kit
7. Rock-salt to melt ice on walkways
8. Supply of cat litter or bag of sand to add traction on walkways
9. Flashlight and extra batteries
10. Battery-powered lamps or lanterns (To prevent the risk of fire, avoid using candles.)

Water Checklist

Keep a water supply. Extreme cold can cause water pipes in your home to freeze and sometimes break.

1. Leave all water taps slightly open so they drip continuously.
2. Keep the indoor temperature warm.
3. Allow more heated air near pipes. Open kitchen cabinet doors under the kitchen sink.
4. If your pipes do freeze, do not thaw them with a torch. Thaw the pipes slowly with warm air from an electric hair dryer.
5. If you cannot thaw your pipes, or if the pipes have broken open, use bottled water or get water from a neighbor’s home.
6. Fill the bathtub or have bottled water on hand.
7. In an emergency, if no other water is available, snow can be melted for water. Bringing water to a rolling boil for one minute will kill most germs but won’t get rid of chemicals sometimes found in snow.

Car and Emergency Checklist

Minimize travel, but if travel is necessary, keep the following in your vehicle:

1. Cell phone, portable charger, and extra batteries
2. Shovel
3. Windshield scraper
4. Battery-powered radio with extra batteries
5. Flashlight with extra batteries
6. Water
7. Snack food
8. Extra hats, coats, and mittens
9. Blankets
10. Chains or rope
11. Tire chains
12. Canned compressed air with sealant for emergency tire repair
13. Road salt and sand
14. Booster cables
15. Emergency flares
16. Bright colored flag or help signs
17. First aid kit
18. Tool kit
19. Road maps
20. Compass
21. Waterproof matches and a can to melt snow for water
22. Paper towels

We're collecting family history stories...please share your story with us.  Please contact Rita Isabell at 644-8364 to share your story.

Mark you calendars: General Women's Meeting 9/27 @ 7pm

Please join us for the General Women's Meeting on Sept. 27th at 7pm.  Invite your neighbors and friends.  All women ages 8 and above are invited.

Relief Society Lesson (8/24/14)

The Witness [Boyd K. Packer] ~Taught by Kelly Sitton



The Witness Video Highlight

Key Doctrines

1. D&C 130:18 - We will take knowledge with us
2. God lives; He is our Father
3. Marriage and children are promised to the faithful
4. The Holy Ghost is real
5. The adversary is real
6. Jesus Christ lives; He loves us
7. We can each gain a testimony

Call to Action

1. Diligence, obedience, personal prayer, pondering, fasting and scripture study
2. Understand that he is our father; treat parenthood as sacred
3. Make and keep sacred covenants
4. Righteous living
5. Decide to follow the Savior and remain on His side
6. Take upon us His name; follow Christ
7. Gain our own personal testimony and share it

Promised Blessings

1. Impressions, revelations, whispering of the Spirit, instruction from on high, will be taken with us into the next life
2. Happiness at home
3. Eternal marriage in this life or the next; eternal increase; all blessings
4. Constant companionship of the Holy Ghost; know the truth; comfort, guidance and correction
5. Protection from the Adversary and consequences of bad decisions if we aren't following Christ
6. A light to follow; eternal life
7. A testimony, an anchor and a sure knowledge; forgiveness of our sins

Blood Donations please! Aug 22nd and 23rd!

Dear Sisters,

The Red Cross is reporting that we are very low on the number of
sign-ups to give blood on Friday and Saturday.
Please sign up and invite your friends and co-workers! To sign up, go
to the Red Cross' website at www.redcrossblood.org

The Red Cross' commitment to sending several trailers to the fair is
based on our reputation to support the blood drive.  I expect that
there are many members who will still sign up, as most that have
already signed up are not even members of the church.  With this
personal invitation, we are confident that the members of the stake
will step up to do our part.
If anyone has difficult signing up through the website, please call
Marjorie Nelson at 479-631-3889.

Thank you!
Let me know if you need any more information!
-Crystal Herzig

Lesson #14 "Gift of the Holy Ghost" Taught by Melissa (8/10/14)

What do we know about the Holy Ghost?
- member of godhead
- not in unholy places
- peace/happiness, the comforter
- testifies of truth
- personage of spirit
- protects/guides/instructs
- bears witness of father and son
- reveals truth "messenger"


Moroni 10:5 "And by the power of the Holy Ghost ye may know the truth of all things."

John 14:26 "but the comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you."

“The Spirit of God speaking to the spirit of man has power to impart truth with greater effect and understanding than the truth can be imparted by personal contact even with heavenly beings. Through the Holy Ghost the truth is woven into the very fibre and sinews of the body so that it cannot be forgotten” -President Joseph Fielding Smith

"There is no need for anyone to remain in darkness; the light f the everlasting gospel is here; and every sincere investigator on earth can gain a personal witness from the Holy Spirit of the truth and divine nature of the lords work" -President Joseph Fielding Smith

We need the Holy Ghost in our lives. We have to have the Holy Ghost to stay on the path and know what Heavenly Father wants for us.

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Former Brigham Young University Students

If you are a former Brigham Young University student who has completed 30 credit hours (exam credit excluded) as an admitted day student on the Brigham Young University Campus in Provo, Utah, and have been away for at least two years, you may complete your degree through the Bachelor of General Studies Department, earning a Bachelor of General Studies (BGS) degree with an emphasis in any one of seven areas of study:

• American Studies
• English
• Family History
• Family Life
• History
• Management
• Psychology

The BGS degree is designed to help you utilize as much of your previously earned credit as possible. It has the same general education, religious education, and campus residency requirements as those for on-campus students. Up to 90 of the required 120 credit hours may be earned through us.
For more information on how to finish at home what you started at BYU:

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Are you looking to do a complete Associate degree, Bachelor's, Master's or Certification online?

Check out: American Public University

• http://www.apu.apus.edu/lp2/degrees/index.htm

BYU-Idaho Pathway Program

http://www.byui.edu/about/defining-aspects/pathway

What is Pathway?

Designed to give students the confidence and skills needed to succeed in college, Pathway is a low-cost educational opportunity that combines online courses with local gatherings. Students earn college credit that is eligible for transfer to BYU-Idaho and other universities.The program takes three semesters, or one year, to complete and can lead to professional certificates and degrees.

Pathway classes are conducted online, but students also gather in small groups at least weekly at their local Institute of Religion to work on course assignments and collaborate on educational activities. Husband and wife teams serving as volunteer missionaries in each location donate their time to help these students and provide additional support. After a sequence of preparatory courses, Pathway students can be officially admitted to BYU-Idaho and continue on to earn certificates as well as associate and bachelor's degrees.

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Grateful in any Circumstances - Sister Sitton (7/27/2014)

1. Key doctrine. 

"Everyone’s situation is different, and the details of each life are unique. Nevertheless, I have learned that there is something that would take away the bitterness that may come into our lives. There is one thing we can do to make life sweeter, more joyful, even glorious. We can be grateful!" -Uchtdorf



This is Stephanie Nielson. She survived a plane crash in August 2008. Instead of feeling sorry for herself the rest of her life, she is choosing to accept it and be grateful for her life! She is grateful she gets to continue being a wife and mother. Grateful her husband survived the plane crash as well. She thanks God for each day.

2. Blessings: Happiness

“Life is to be enjoyed, not endured”
― Gordon B. Hinckley

3.Action: Attitude of Gratitude.

• Serve. "Not my will, but thine be done"
• Change your focus. 
• Be thankful for today. 

Psalms 118:24 "This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it."
Live in the present. Being grateful doesn't mean you don't feel sad or angry, but you can still be grateful.

Gratitude is an action. It's proactive. Your testimony of Christ, born of the Holy Ghost, can help you look past the disappointing endings in mortality and see the bright future that the Redeemer of the world has prepared.

President Hinckley Said: "Anyone who imagines that bliss is normal is going to waste a lot of time running around shouting that he's been robbed. The fact is that most putts don't drop, most beef is tough, most children grow up to just be people, most successful marriages require a high degree of mutual toleration, most jobs are more often dull than otherwise. Life is like an old time rail journey...delays...sidetracks, smoke, dust, cinders and jolts, interspersed only occasionally by beautiful vistas and thrilling burst of speed. The trick is to thank the Lord for letting you have the ride."

"Baptism" Lesson 13 - Cami B. (7/20/2014)

Matthew 3:16
16 And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw theSpirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him:

17 And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.

Why have a dove symbolize the spirit?

• Peace
• Pure, white and clean
• Gentle
• Distinct
• Guides and watches

Why did the Savior get baptized?

• It is a commandment
• He needed to be the perfect example for us

Baptism is full of symbolism: 

Death & Burial: of our sins and old self, our desires and attitudes. We shouldn't beat ourselves up for what we "should" have gotten done. We need to focus on all the things we have gotten done. 

“The trick is to enjoy life. Don't wish away your days, waiting for better ones ahead.”
― Marjorie Pay Hinckley

Resurrection: Fresh start. It's a brand new day.

Why does God teach in symbolism?

• Stories can be meaningful to each person individually. It can adapt to our current life situation.
• Symbols are a good way to learn and remember. We don't read "stop" every time we see a stop sign. We recognize the shape and color and. We've learned what it means by its symbol.

Covenants we need to be baptized:

• Desire to be there
• Bear each other's burdens
• willing to mourn together and serve
• take Christ's name upon us. be a good example 
• Stand in all times and all things and all places
• Always remember him

Promises of being baptized:

• Redemption
• He will pour out the spirit upon us
• Sins will be forgiven
• always have His spirit to be with us

Lisa's Last RS Lesson! Oath & Covenant of the Priesthood (7/13/2014)

Oath & Covenant of the Priesthood:

Magnifying our callings blesses others and can change their lives for the better. Because a brother in Lisa's ward magnified his calling and took the time to explain seminary to her mother, she was signed up and able to go to BYU when she graduated High School.

Callings are given us for one of two reasons.
1. To learn, or
2. To learn to love those we are serving. We become more like our Savior

The Parable of the Dishwasher - Sister Moss

There once was a sink full of dirty dishes. A wise mother enlisted the help of 2 children. She asked one to load the dish washer, and the other to unload. We do not need two different people completing the same task. Both Jobs are equally important. Just like in the church. We have Priesthood holders, and then we have the Relief Society Members. We are not less important than the Priesthood holders, and neither are they. We are both equally important in our different roles.

Sometimes we think of callings as a ladder. We must begin with the "low" callings. Nursery, primary teacher, etc. Then we get to the top with Presidency member or even Bishop. But really, callings are a railroad track. No calling is above another. Each calling is important and God loves all of us.

"Every person is different and has a different contribution to make. No one is destined to fail. As you seek revelation to see gifts God sees in those you lead in the priesthood—particularly the young—you will be blessed to lift their sights to the service they can perform."
~ Henry B. Eyring, Help Them Aim High, October 2012

Corn for .10 cents a piece! Come and get it! (7/12/2014)

Bro Isabell just called and reported that several sisters were out in the garden at the Centerton site (950 Seba Rd, Centerton, AR) this morning picking corn--it is delicious! Some reported to him that they were told that today was the ONLY day they could pick corn, and this is incorrect. 

 Corn can be picked any time by any unit until it is gone . 

 This first planting is about 14 rows next to Seba Road--it is short stalks! The second planting is at the opposite end of the field (by the tree lined fence line), and was planted two weeks later, but is coming on fast due to the heat we had earlier, so it will be ready in a few days. The middle rows were planted another two weeks later, so it should be ready by the end of the month. So corn will be available and ready later if you want it later--some may prefer corn that is more mature.

Cost is 10 per ear; pay with a tithing slip--on the "Other" category indicate it is payment for corn; your clerk will remit your payment to the stake. Thank you for your help--we are hoping all will get the corn they want and that we won't have wasted corn left in the field.

Thank you!
Tim (and Rita) Isabell

Hastening the work! - Bishopric (June 29th 2014)

Brother Allred:
Hasten the work through temple work! 
Bring a family name to the temple to provide their ordinances for them. What do you know about them? Learn their backgrounds and stories. 

Brother Hatch:
There is greater strength when together vs. alone. 

• Surround yourself with like-minded people. There are many great Christians all around us. 
• Defend your homes spiritually from : internet, media, etc. 
• Work & Serve. Your burdens will be lifted. Do your best, then we can all take care of the rest.

Bishop Mains:

"Now is the time for members and missionaries to work together" -President Monson

Missionaries and members are partners. Missionaries are prepared to teach. Members are asked to invite and help. Now is the time to put forth our very best efforts. Proclaim the Gospel. 

Ward goals for 2014:

1. Index 500 names individually, and 30,000 names as a ward by the end of the year.
2. Bring a family history name to the temple for our Stake fill the temple day in October
3. Refer a friend/neighbor to the missionaries by September 1st (President Keogh)
4. Invite to take another member to the temple for the first time or first time in a long time. 

"Continue in Patience" - Sarah (President UCHTDORF)

The lessons we learn from patience will cultivate our character, lift our lives, and heighten our happiness.

We always say, "Jesus take the wheel," when in reality, he always has the wheel. He is in control, and we need to rely on him.

1. Trials and Tribulation. What is the difference?

Trial: test (something) to assess its suitability or performance.
Tribulation: a cause of great trouble or suffering.

What started as a simple experiment with children and marshmallows became a landmark study suggesting that the ability to wait—to be patient—was a key character trait that might predict later success in life. Watch the video below:
http://youtu.be/654QGjYHlJY

There are 2 major things that help keep us stable during the highs and lows of life.

1) Gratitude

2) Patience

"Patience—the ability to put our desires on hold for a time—is a precious and rare virtue. We want what we want, and we want it now. Therefore, the very idea of patience may seem unpleasant and, at times, bitter."

3. Waiting can be hard. We live in a fast pace world.

"Often the deep valleys of our present will be understood only by looking back on them from the mountains of our future experience. Often we can’t see the Lord’s hand in our lives until long after trials have passed. Often the most difficult times of our lives are essential building blocks that form the foundation of our character and pave the way to future opportunity, understanding, and happiness."

4. Patience isn't merely waiting. When we are grateful, we can see all the good in our lives. 

God keeps His promises, but they are in His time and His way. Patience is a fruit of the spirit. We don't have all the fruit at the same time. We each have our own talents and gifts at certain times in our lives.

6. Patience requires faith. President Brigham Young said, "Give me patience to wait until I can understand it for myself.”

The Lord blesses us for our patience. Never give up. Keep trying.

Chapter 10: Our Search for Truth - Sister Hill (6/8/2014)

“It is a requirement that is made of us, as members of this Church, to make ourselves familiar with that which the Lord has revealed, that we may not be led astray. … How are we going to walk in the truth if we do not know it?”

https://www.lds.org/manual/teachings-of-presidents-of-the-church-joseph-fielding-smith/chapter-10-our-search-for-truth?lang=eng


1 - Not all truth is of the same value or importance. Some truths are greater than others. The greatest truth, or the greatest truths, we find in the fundamentals of the gospel of Jesus Christ. First of all, that Jesus Christ is

the Son of God, the Redeemer of the world, who came into this world to die that men might live. That truth we should know. It is far more important to know that Jesus Christ is our Redeemer, that he has given unto us the principles of eternal life, than it is to know all that can be obtained in secular education.

2 - “Whatever principle of intelligence we attain unto in this life, it will rise with us in the resurrection. And if a person gains more knowledge and intelligence in this life through his diligence and obedience than another, he will have so much the advantage in the world to come.” [D&C 130:18–19.]

The knowledge we gain here on earth changes us. We really do grow in our capabilities and knowledge.

3 - It seems to me that a member of this Church would not be able to rest in peace and comfort and have a clear conscience without having knowledge by study and by faith of the standard works of the Church. These records are priceless.

Here is a link to the Daily Bread video we watched: http://youtu.be/2eMJ6ZDCAp4

4 - Very few among us read too much; most of us read too little. The Lord has said: “And as all have not faith, seek ye diligently and teach one another words of wisdom; yea, seek ye out of the best books words of wisdom, seek learning even by study and also by faith.” [D&C 88:118;109:7.]

We ended with this song!    http://youtu.be/p92fMgMt_Zw

"The Witness" - Taught by Liz Mccash (6/1/2014)

The Witness

BY PRESIDENT BOYD K. PACKER

President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles

https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2014/04/the-witness?lang=eng


"I wish to share with you those truths which are the most worth knowing, the things that I have learned and experienced in nearly 90 years of life and over 50 years as a General Authority. Much of what I have come to know falls into the category of things which cannot be taught but can be learned.

"Like most things of great worth, knowledge which is of eternal value comes only through personal prayer and pondering. These, joined with fasting and scripture study, will invite impressions and revelations and the whisperings of the Holy Spirit. This provides us with instruction from on high as we learn precept upon precept."

What do we know? What do we believe in?

I know:

-Jesus Christ
-Manifestations of Spirit
-Healing


I believe:

-Eternal Life
-Miracles
-Temple work

1. God Lives

Of all the other titles that He could have used, He chose to be called “Father.”

2. Parenthood is a sacred privilege

there will be nothing essential to your salvation and exaltation that shall not in due time rest upon you.

3. The Holy Ghost is real

He manifests Himself in many ways, including feelings of peace and reassurance. He can also bring comfort, guidance, and correction when needed.

4. Jesus is the son of God.

by him, and through him, and of him, the worlds are and were created, and the inhabitants thereof are begotten sons and daughters unto God” (D&C 76:24).

In all of this, let us remember that there is an adversary who personally seeks to disrupt the work of the Lord. We must choose whom to follow. Our protection is as simple as deciding individually to follow the Savior, making certain that we faithfully will remain on His side.

Be Prepared! Tornado Season

Know the Difference

Tornado Watch - Tornadoes are possible in and near the watch area. Review and discuss your emergency plans, and check supplies and your safe room. Be ready to act quickly if a warning is issued or you suspect a tornado is approaching. Acting early helps to save lives!

Tornado Warning - A tornado has been sighted or indicated by weather radar. Tornado warnings indicate imminent danger to life and property. Go immediately under ground to a basement, storm cellar or an interior room (closet, hallway or bathroom).

• During any storm, listen to local news or a NOAA Weather Radio to stay informed about tornado watches and warnings.
• Know your community's warning system. Communities have different ways of warning residents about tornados, with many having sirens intended for outdoor warning purposes.
• Pick a safe room in your home where household members and pets may gather during a tornado. This should be a basement, storm cellar or an interior room on the lowest floor with no windows.
• Practice periodic tornado drills so that everyone knows what to do if a tornado is approaching.
• Consider having your safe room reinforced. Plans for reinforcing an interior room to provide better protection can be found on the FEMA web site.
• Prepare for high winds by removing diseased and damaged limbs from trees.
• Move or secure lawn furniture, trash cans, hanging plants or anything else that can be picked up by the wind and become a projectile.
• Watch for tornado danger signs:

̶ Dark, often greenish clouds – a phenomenon caused by hail
̶ Wall cloud – an isolated lowering of the base of a thunderstorm
̶ Cloud of debris
̶ Large hail
̶ Funnel cloud – a visible rotating extension of the cloud base
̶ Roaring noise

What to Do After a Tornado

• Continue listening to local news or a NOAA Weather Radio for updated information and instructions.
• If you are away from home, return only when authorities say it is safe to do so.
• Wear long pants, a long-sleeved shirt and sturdy shoes when examining your walls, doors, staircases and windows for damage.
• Watch out for fallen power lines or broken gas lines and report them to the utility company immediately.
• Stay out of damaged buildings.
• Use battery-powered flashlights when examining buildings – do NOT use candles.
• If you smell gas or hear a blowing or hissing noise, open a window and get everyone out of the building quickly and call the gas company or fire department.
• Take pictures of damage, both of the building and its contents, for insurance claims.
• Use the telephone only for emergency calls.
• Keep all of your animals under your direct control.
• Clean up spilled medications, bleaches, gasoline or other flammable liquids that could become a fire hazard.
• Check for injuries. If you are trained, provide first aid to persons in need until emergency responders arrive.

Let Your Family Know You're Safe

If your community has experienced a disaster, register on the American Red Cross Safe and Well web site to let your family and friends know you are safe. You may also call 1-866-GET-INFO to register yourself and your family

http://www.redcross.org/prepare/disaster/tornado

Planning ahead

Prior to the arrival of a storm, you should take the following steps:

1. Build an emergency kit. Your kit should include:
A three-day supply (minimum) of water and non-perishable food for each family member, First-aid supplies, Personal hygiene items, Portable radio, Flashlight, Fresh batteries, Basic tools, Work gloves, Portable lanterns, Signaling device (such as an air horn), Prescription medications, Extra car keys, Extra eyeglasses, Cash, Important contact numbers (such as medical centers, insurance agents, utilities, neighbors and family members), Copies of important documents (such as identification, insurance policies, ownership certificates and banking information)

2. Create and practice a plan of action for your family. Discuss where and how you will seek shelter during a storm, ensure that everyone is aware of the location of first-aid kits and fire extinguishers, and choose a place for your family to meet if you get separated. Establish a contact person to communicate with concerned relatives, and ensure that you know where and how to shut off utilities at the main switches or valves in the event of a disaster.


3. Consider installing shingles rated by UL 2218 or FM 4473 as Class 3 or 4 to protect your roof from hail damage. These shingles have been proven to withstand harsher hail damage.


4. Maintain trees and shrubbery in your yard, removing weak branches and eliminating trees that could fall on your home during a storm. Falling trees and blowing debris in storms often cause fatalities and severe structural damage.


5. Replace rock or gravel landscaping material in your yard with shredded bark, which won't cause damage if it is blown around by strong winds. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) offers additional information for protecting your property from strong winds.


6. Stay tuned to local radio and TV stations for important weather updates. Tornadoes often accompany thunderstorm warnings, and the sooner you're aware that a storm is on the way, the sooner you can get your family to safety.


7. Identify the safest area of your home, a place where you can take shelter when the storm hits. In most structures, this will be the basement or a small interior room without windows, such as a bathroom. In a high-rise building, seek out a small interior room or hallway on the lowest floor possible. Close interior doors, and put as many walls between you and the storm as possible.


8. Identify escape routes from your home or neighborhood, and note whether you need any additional equipment such as a rope ladder.


9. Secure top-heavy furniture that could topple over, such as bookcases, to the walls. Before a storm arrives, move furniture away from doors and windows, if possible.


10. Stay away from windows and doors when the storm arrives, and keep all exterior doors and windows closed to prevent rain and falling debris damage in your home's interior.

Storing Important Documents

Store the following documents in a fire- and water-proof safe:

• Birth certificates
• Ownership certificates (autos, boats, etc.)
• Social security cards
• Insurance policies
• Will
• Household inventory:

1. List of contents of household; include serial numbers, if applicable
2. Photographs or videotape of contents of every room
3. Photographs of items of high values, such as jewelry, paintings, collection items

Emergency Kit

Keep the following items in a container that can be easily carried.

• Water and canned or dried food – families should set aside one gallon of water per person per day, to last three days, and a three-day supply of food per person. The food should be nonperishable items that don’t need to be cooked, such as tuna and crackers. Remember to include a manual can opener. If there’s an infant in the house, include formula and baby food.
• Battery powered radio
• Flashlight
• Extra batteries for the radio and flashlight
• Prescription medications
• First-aid kit

Do you know where and how to shut off utilities at the main switches or valves?

- Make a list of important information. Include these on your list:
- Important telephone numbers, such as emergency (police and fire), paramedics, and medical centers.
- Names, addresses, and telephone numbers of your insurance agents, including policy types and numbers.
- Telephone numbers of the electric, gas, and water companies.
- Names and telephone numbers of neighbors.
- Name and telephone number of your landlord or property manager.
- Important medical information (for example, allergies, regular medications, and brief medical history).
- Year, model, license, and identification numbers of your vehicles (automobiles, boats, and RVs).
- Bank's or credit union's telephone number, and your account numbers.
- Radio and television broadcast stations to tune to for emergency broadcast information.

The Keys and Authority of the Priesthood - Ronny C. 5/25/2014

Here is a link to the talk we discussed:

https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2014/04/the-keys-and-authority-of-the-priesthood?lang=eng&query=The+Keys+and+Authority+of+the+Priesthood

The Keys and Authority of the Priesthood

BY ELDER DALLIN H. OAKS

Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles

President Joseph F. Smith described the priesthood as “the power of God delegated to man by which man can act in the earth for the salvation of the human family.”

If men are the holders of the Priesthood, how does this apply to women?
- Callings and Leadership roles
- Set apart blessings
- Ask for blessings through Priesthood holders
- Temple

We were created to rely on one another. 1 Corinthians 11:11 "Nevertheless neither is the man without the woman, neither the woman without the man, in the Lord." 

We need each other. If we had everything, we would be become very independent. We would have no reason to work together, which is Heavenly Fathers plan. Unity and love. The world teaches us to be equal and perform the same tasks, but we were created different, we have different roles. But we all receive the same blessings from Heavenly Father. He loves all of us the same. He won't withhold blessings from us if we are keeping His commandments.

We need to fulfill our personal responsibilities and callings.

Families Activities around this area and within a few hours

Branson, MO: 

There are so many activities to do there that I can't list them all for you but among our families favorites are: The Branson Belle Showboat, Silver Dollar City, and Dixie Stampede.


Terra Studios
http://www.terrastudios.com
12103 Hazel Valley Road, Fayetteville, AR 72701


Crystal Bridges
http://crystalbridges.org
600 Musuem Way
Bentonville, AR 72712
479-418-5700


Lake Atlanta
500 East Walnut
Rogers, AR
This is a fun park because not only does it have trails and playground equipment but there is a stream that leads from the lake that you can take off your shoes or wear water shoes and play in it and have boat races.



Devil's Den State Park
Hiking, backpacking, caving, horseback riding, mountain biking, camping.
http://www.mountainstateparks.com/devils-den/
11333 West Arkansas Highway 74, West Fork, AR 72774
(479) 761-3325



Lake Fayetteville
Great for hiking and biking and fishing.
1153 Lake Fayetteville Rd, Springdale, AR 72764



Bella Vista Lake Trail

Tanyard Creek

Fast Lanes

Beaver lake




George Washington Carver Monument and Museum
5646 Carver Rd, Diamond, MO 64840
(417) 325-4151



Candy House Chocolate Factory
Joplin, Missouri
Phone: 417-623-7171
Schedule a Tour: 877-623-7171
510 South Kentucky Ave.
Monday - Saturday, 9:30 - 5:30
Sunday, 12:30 - 5:30


Askinosie Chocolate
514 E. Commercial
Springfield, MO 65803
417-862-9900
info@askinosie.com/tour-our-factory



Precious Moments Park and Chapel
http://www.preciousmoments.com/park-chapel
4321 S. Chapel Rd, Carthage, MO
417-358-7599



Rogers Aquatic Center
301 W. Chestnut
Rogers, Arkansas 72756
479-621-1117



Rogers Splash Park
315 W. Olive
http://www.rogersarkansas.com/parks/skatepark.asp



Wild Wilderness Drive-Through Safari
20923 Safari Road
Gentry, AR 72734
(479) 736-8383
http://www.wildwildernessdrivethroughsafari.com



Tulsa Zoo
6421 East 36th St N, Tulsa, OK 74115
(918) 669-6600
http://www.tulsazoo.org

Say Good Bye to Elder Kyson Larsen Sunday 6-8pm

Hi everyone,

Sorry for the short notice! I was going to have a farewell open house for Kyson next Sunday but just last night realized it would fall
on Mother's Day:).... So I am having it this Sunday at Teri Watson's house from 6:00 to 8:00! Kyson would love the chance to see you
and say goodbye for 2 years why he serves in the Malaga Spain Mission:)

Teri's address
2414 Rita Way
Bentonville

Call me if you have any questions
479-544-1249

- Casey Larsen

Craft Day! May 22, 2014 5-9pm

Bentonville 2^nd Ward

May Super Thursday

Crafting Extravaganza

May 22, 2014 5:00-9:00 p.m.

*Even if you don’t sign up for a craft, feel free to come and spend time with the other sisters.  Great time to invite friends!

*There will not be a nursery provided for this activity. 

*Feel free to bring a goody or snack to munch on while crafting.

*All prices are approximate and subject to change.  Once we get numbers of quantities to order for each craft you will be notified of any price changes.

*There will be options provided of paper and paint color (white, black, grey, teal, and red.)  If you want something specific please bring your own.

*If you want to bring your young women daughters to help you make some of these crafts that’s just fine.  You will be responsible for them. J

*Please turn in order form and payment by May 1^st to Lauren Bush <435-760-3009>mattlaurenbush@gmail.com

Burlap Wreath Class

Approximately $12-24

 

You will buy all supplies and bring them to make one of these fancy wreaths.  Find out from Lauren where the burlap and wreath form is the cheapest/on sale and how much you will need.

Essential Oil Salves

¼ oz $1.00  ½ oz $1.75

Choose a size from Headache/Fever, Cough/Congestion, Healing, and Stomach.  These are made from Essential Oils and Coconut Oil.  They will be pre-made so all you have to do is order and pick up.  If you have any questions ask Lauren. 

Patriotic Banner

$8.00

Add a little patriotic spirit into your home for the summer months.  Or learn some new techniques to help you create a personalized banner for whatever celebration you’re having. 

 Wooden Flag

$8.00

This project take a bit of drying time, so there may have to be another workday.  Lots of possibilities on how these can turn out. 

Prayer Blocks

$5.00

Choose between white and black vinyl color.  Also, we will have white, black, grey, teal, and red paint available.  If you would like a specific color please bring your own.

Rosette Clusters

$.10-$1

We will have a selection of solid colored fabrics available.  If you would like something specific please bring your own.  We will also have a necklace chain, broach, and hair clip to finish off these clusters.  If you have something else in mind like a ribbon then please bring that as well.  This takes a glue gun and we will have a limited supply available.  Please bring your own if you can with glue sticks.

$.10 bring your own fabric, $.30 use provided fabric, + if you want to have them added to anything please add $.15 Alligator clip, $.05 Broach pin, and $1 for chain necklace.  If you are just wanting to learn how to make them it can be free if you bring your own fabric, coordinating felt for back, glue gun, and glue sticks, and not use any of the accessories. J

Tile Coasters (set of 4)

$1.50

We will have a supply of paper, but if you want something specific please bring your own.

 Dry Erase Frame

$5.00

 

We will provide the frame, paper, and a few accessories, but if you want something specific please bring your own.

Block With Picture Clip

$7.00

 

We will provide a selection of paper and accessories, but if you want something specific please bring your own.

Countdown/Days Until Sign

$7.00

We will have white, black, grey, teal, red, and chalkboard paint, but if you want something specific please bring your own.

Calendar Blocks

$9.00

Option of black or white vinyl.  We will have white, black, grey, teal, and red paint and also a selection of paper.  If you want something specific please bring your own.

Card and Paper Crafting

$FREE$

There will be paper to choose and someone who will teach us how to make things with paper (cards, notebooks, etc…).  If you want a specific paper then please bring your own.

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