What happened on Sunday?

1. Lots of announcements - please refer to previous posts, all the information is there about upcoming General RS broadcast, Stake Fireside, and Ward Enrichment night.
2. We discussed Lesson 14 'Words of Hope and Consolation at the time of Death' from the Joseph Smith manual. It's a wonderful lesson to read, with many uplifting messages for us all. One quote from the lesson reads "..we have reason to have the greatest hope and consolation for our dead.." A message from the lesson when talking about the death of children reads "..the only difference between the old and young dying is, one lives longer in heaven and eternal light and glory than the other, and is freed a little sooner from this miserable, wicked world.." We are blessed to be able to have a feeling of hope as we mourn the loss of loved ones because of the knowledge of an eternal life. How blessed we are.

Service Craft Enrichment Activity Group's trip to the Penninsula

On Tuesday 14 October, seven sisters from the ward drove to Nubeena to visit Sister Jean who lives at the end of a steep road on a hill overlooking the entire bay.

Jean was delighted to see us and to show us the beautiful view from her cottage on what was a beautiful day. We shared lunch and memories together, with our chatter almost drowned out by the rooster in the backyard who was trying to control his “girls”. For some, it was a first trip to the Peninsula area which has regained much of its famous green lushness, so it was a very pleasant trip for all. The attached photo shows the group outside Jean’s cottage.

Photo Left to Right: Saro, Jean G, Jean, Ann, Yvonne, Anna and Jill.

If you watch this watch to the end - Visiting Teaching

This is a bit of fun, but please watch to the end because the message is found at the end of the video. After such a great spirit at our Visiting Teaching Workshop we don't need to worry about this type of visiting teaching but it's always a good reminder. As I read one comment on this little video it said:- "Well at least they are visiting teaching, the biggest problem is those that don't go at all!" We are blessed in our Ward to have sisters who do their visiting teaching - thank you so much. Happy Visiting Teaching!

Food Storage Bargains

Some time ago Miriam gave me some information about Bread Mixes and flour that can be purchased from Roberts Ltd in town, 2 Collins Street, Hobart.

My apologisies for not including this earlier. Hope it is helpful to you with your food storage goals.

PLAIN FLOUR 10KG

Plain bakers$18.50

premium$19.20

stoneground$18.50

wholemeal$18.50

They also stock 5 kg (which makes 10 loaves) and 12.5 kg (which makes 25 loaves) PRE MIX which ranges in price from $12.50 - $27.15, depending on the type of bread you wish to make.

Roberts Ltd also stocks bulk packs of washing powder.

General Relief Society Broadcast

We will be able to have the opportunity to meet with other sisters in the Stake on Sunday 26 October at 7 pm (that's next Sunday) at the Stake Centre to view the General Relief Society Broadcast. See you there!

Christmas Enrichment Meeting

Christmas Enrichment Meeting is coming up on Thursday 27 November at 7 pm at the chapel. If you do have a recipe you would like to share with the sisters in our Ward that is part of your family tradition at christmas time please give to either Janet or Lindy by the end of October.



As part of that evening we are also asking that everyone bring a small gift to exchange on the night - if you wish it can be homemade but it doesn't necessarily have to be. Please do not spend more than $5.00. (Some suggestions: a sweet smelling bar of soap, a jar of homemade jam, some tasty nibbles).



We look forward to gathering together for our last event of the year.

Sydney Australia Temple

From next year when visiting the Sydney Australia Temple you will no longer be able to hire clothing at the Temple. This means that you will need to take your own temple clothing when attending any Temple in Australia.

We also understand that from the end of March next year temple clothing will no longer for offered for 'first-timers' at half-price. So if you haven't purchased temple clothing as yet please be mindful of this. It will certainly save you dollars if you purchase your clothing before the end of March 2009.

This information has kindly been given to us by Lynda and Juanita who visited the temple last week.