Richmond VA Stake 5K Run/Walk

April 27 starting at 9am
Race begins and ends at the Monument Ave. Meeting House: 5600 Monument Ave.
There are two 5K routes that can be combined into a 10K.
Open to all ages.
Friends are welcome.
Water will be provided.

For more information visit www.Stake-Events.com/5K

Stake Employment Counseling (by appointment)

Stake Employment Counseling, 2nd and 4th Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. This is an opportunity for members to work with employment specialists one on one for employment-related activities such as writing resumes, networking and goal setting. To schedule an appointment, please contact: Candace Harman at vacandace@gmail.comor 804-928-3868 Hank Heilesen at hankheilesen@ymail.com or 804-240-8648

Girls' Camp Fundraiser

Girls' Camp is June 18-22.  Donations are being accepted!  The girls are doing a fundraiser this year.  Remember the yummy hand dipped chocolate covered pretzels?  Well, they were so successful last year, we are offering them again!  We will be taking orders on the following Sundays...4/14, 4/21 and 4/28.  Pretzels will be delivered on Mother's Day May 12.  Prices are $10.00 per bag or 3 bags for $25.00.  Thanking you in advance for the support you will be giving to help out the girls for camp this year!

Margie Harton

March 23rd Relief Society Women's Conference

Join your Relief Society Sisters from all over our stake on March 23, 2013 at the Stake Relief Society’s Women’s Conference “Growing”. Choose 4 of 7 mini-classes to attend and “grow” into a more perfect you.

Registration begins at 8:30.
Classes begin at 9:00.
Lunch served at 12:15.
No nursery

Class Descriptions

Growing Spiritually

The God Who Weeps—Terryl & Fiona Givens
Presenting some insight into the nature of God—a God who loves us and wants us to succeed, who fashioned the earth as a “place of human ascent, not exile, who has the desire to bring the whole human family home again”.

Growing as a Parent

Toby Anderson
This will be a class on gospel influenced parenting. With so many ideas in our world, about what makes a good parent, many of us are confused about how to discipline and how to parent our children. We will ask and answer the question "how does Heavenly Father parent us"? Using that awareness and the scriptures, we will identify present day parenting skills that will help strive to match our Heavenly Father's parenting style.

Growing a Glowing Skin

Ashley Amos
Have you ever wanted to have a more radiant, glowing skin? This class will teach you how to more effectively cleanse you face, the differences between pharmaceutical and store bought products as well as the benefits of exfoliates and moisturizers. Handouts will be given on ways to do facials at home.

Growing in Serenity

Sandy Willis
Tai Chi is a gentle exercise that is often referred to as meditation in motion. It is a powerful form of therapy that allows the mind and the body to express themselves while enabling the spirit to discover itself. It improves health, increases energy, reduces stress, expands patience, induces relaxation, and leads to serenity.

Growing in Service

Monique Morrison
There is nothing more comforting than a warm quilt and nothing could express a more comforting love than a handmade quilt. For centuries women have gathered around quilts to create something uniquely beautiful and necessary for survival. This class will teach the skill of setting up quilts on frames and then tying the quilts. A handmade quilt is a heartfelt gift and a loving act of service for someone. Come and learn the wonderful skill of quilt tying.

Growing in Sewing

Pam Deakins
A beginning sewing class that allows you to have fun while learning some simple skills. Show off to your friends the tote bag you made. Carry it as a forever reminder that you really can do what you thought you couldn't. Material provided. Class will take 2 sessions.

Growing Organized or Getting your Ducks in a Row

Suzie Romans
This class will talk about the who,what,when,how and why getting organized can be a great blessing in your life. We will talk about how making a few changes can change your life for the better and how to manage all the paper and tasks in your life, as well as learning about some tools and resources that are available to you.

Ladies Night Out RS Activity

The greatest gift you can give someone is your time because when you are giving someone your time, You are giving them a portion of your life that you will never get back.

- Anonymous

Ladies Night Out for the Residents of Elizabeth Crump Manor

Studies show that socialization helps elderly women stay "sharp" and can even prevent dementia! 

  

What: Manicures and Treats

When: March 13th, 2013 - 6:30pm

Where: Elizabeth Crump Manor (click for map/directions)

Who: Relief Society Sisters spending a fun evening with each other AND the Ladies of E. Crump Manor

Knitted Baby Cap Patterns

The stake has been getting a lot of requests for the baby cap patterns used in the September Humanitarian Day of Service. If you are interested, you can get started on the batch of hats we are going to donate this upcoming September.

Please find sites for hats. If knit in the round, I go to double point needles when it gets hard to decrease. I use the shortest circular needles I can find meaning the space between both points are short.  Look over all to get an idea of what you want to do.  If you all want to make lots of hats then the directions I wrote and the YouTube below it is the best to do.

http://people.delphiforums.com/knit_chat/fingerpuppets/littlehat.html
http://blogs.thetucker.com/knit/2011/11/14/basic-ribbed-babychild-hat/
http://annaheiser.blogspot.com/2010/10/pattern-for-easy-ribbed-newborn-hat.html
http://www.greasy.com/nittineedles/tiny_toque_free_pattern.html    (very easy sport wt. yarn (thin) so it takes a little longer)
http://www.themakeyourownzone.com/2011/03/knitting-newborn-hats-for-hospitals.html
http://alliknitts.blogspot.com/2008/02/baby-hats-for-hospital.html
http://www.knitpicks.com/cfBlog/post.cfm/good-for-goodness-sake-draft this one is fast and easy

Use size 6 or 8 needles. Cast on 30 stitches.
Pattern: Knit one row, purl one row, knit one row. Repeat 24 times (72 rows total). Bind off.
With yarn needle, draw one long edge of knitting together. Sew short edges together and add pompon on top.

For real fast see this   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TFb70osYIMM&feature=fvwrel

Baby Cap Knitted

Material: Soft Worsted Yarn or Baby Yarn
Knitting Needles: Size 8 or 11

Cast on 42 stitches loosely.

Rows 1 through 7: Knit across (Garter Stitch)

Then, beginning with a knit row, work in stockinet stitch until piece measures approximately 4 1/2 inches from cast on edge, ending with a purl row.

Shaping:
    Row 1: (K3, K2, tog.) across
    Row 2  and all wrong side rows: purl across
    Row 3: (K2, K2 tog.) across
    Row 5: (K1, K2 tog.) across
    Row 7: (K2 tog.) across
    Row 9: (K2 tog. across, cut yarn leaving a long end for sewing.

Slip needle with long end through remaining stitches, gather tightly and secure weave seam.

If the cap is too small use thicker yarn or cast on more stitches. Do the opposite if cap is too large. 

Come unto Christ and Allow Him to Change You

A 12-Step Program will be offered by the Richmond Virginia Stake designed exclusively for women. Beginning Wednesday, March 27, the 12-Step Program meetings will be held from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. in the Stake Center’s High Council Room. The group facilitator will be Sandy Willis.

Women often experience challenges in a unique way. Learn and apply the key gospel principles found in the 12 Step LDS Family Services Addiction Recovery Program to overcome addictive substances or behaviors. If you are
struggling with overeating, over spending, insecurity, depression, anxiety, fear, anger, perfectionism, being overwhelmed, or any other negative or addictive behavior, come join us. Find hope and healing through the Atonement of Jesus Christ

Ladies Night Out RS Activity

The greatest gift you can give someone is your time because when you are giving someone your time, You are giving them a portion of your life that you will never get back.
- Anonymous

Ladies Night Out for the Residents of Elizabeth Crump Manor

Studies show that socialization helps elderly women stay "sharp" and can even prevent dementia! 

  

What: Manicures and Treats

When: March 13th, 2013 - 6:30pm

Where: Elizabeth Crump Manor (click for map/directions)

Who: Relief Society Sisters spending a fun evening with each other AND the Ladies of E. Crump Manor

Below check out part one of the Manicure Tutorials we will be sending out in preparation for this evening of fun! This video shows you how to polish your nails like a pro!

http://youtu.be/gsljVIW6cNM

Email Emily Richardson with any questions!

Going Away Party

Peggy Tressler will be moving out west soon. All are invited to attend her going away party this Saturday.

When:

Saturday Feb. 16

6-8pm

Where:

Primary Room

Talks on Personal Revelation and Conversion

Yesterday Jessica pulled a lot of quotes from the following talks:

• Cast Not Away Therefore Your Confidence by Elder Jeffrey R Holland
• Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread by Elder D Todd Christofferson
• The Spirit of Revelation by Elder David A Bednar
• Become Like God and Jesus Christ by Elder Neal A Maxwell

The last one is not available online, but a transcription of it was sent through the Relief Society email.

Scouts Brunswick Stew Sale

Scouts from the Mechanicsville ward are doing a Brunswick stew sale. The stew will be made on the 16th. Quarts are $7 each. Emily Richardson can deliver your order to the church if that is more convenient. Please have cash or a check made out to BSA Troop 569.

If you are interested contact Emily at ERichardson@maymont.org

Sunday School Lessons for February

Feb 10 - Lesson 5: “This Is the Spirit of Revelation” Reading assignment: Doctrine and Covenants 6; 8; 9; Joseph Smith—History 1:8–17

Feb 17 - Lesson 6: “I Will Tell You in Your Mind and in Your Heart, by the Holy Ghost” Reading assignment: Doctrine and Covenants 6; 8; 9; 11.

Feb 24 - Lesson 7: “The First Principles and Ordinances of the Gospel” 

For the rest of the lessons you can click the following link to find them for the year.

https://www.lds.org/manual/doctrine-and-covenants-and-church-history-class-member-study-guide?lang=eng 

Strengthening Marriage Class

A new session of the Strengthening Marriage class will start on Feb 17.  Our stake presidency has encouraged all married couples to take this class.  The class is held during the Sunday School time slot and runs for approximately 10 weeks.  The class is very helpful, and also fun!  

If you are interested, or have any questions, please talk to Jerry or Christy Fiala (fialac@aol.com), or Bishop Rich.

Sunday School Lessons

January 6 - Lesson 1 - Explanatory Introduction to the Doctrine and Covenants; Doctrine and Covenants 1; introduction to Our Heritage.

January 13 - Lesson 2 - D&C 18:11–12; D&C19:16–19; 58:42; 76:62–70; D&C 88:14–18; 93:33;  Alma 11:42–44

January 20 - Ward Conference

January 27 - Lesson 3 - Joseph Smith—History 1:1–26; Our Heritage, pages 1–4.

February 3 - Lesson 4 - Joseph Smith—History 1:27–65; Doctrine and Covenants 3; 5; 10; 17; 20:5–15; 84:54–62; Our Heritage, pages 5–10.

For the rest of the lessons you can click the following link to find them for the year.

https://www.lds.org/manual/doctrine-and-covenants-and-church-history-class-member-study-guide?lang=eng 

For those with an apple product, you can get Our Heritage by downloading the "LDS Gospel Library" from iTunes.

And for Android users same thing go to Google Play and download "LDS Gospel Library".

Moving

Sister Peggy Tressler will be moving and has several things she would like to get rid of.  They are listed on the right side under sister swap/sell/give heading.  I have pictures if you are interested and you can contact here at 282-0631.  They are a computer desk, monitor and chair, nice wicker couch with matching chair.

Congratulations

Congratulations to Jen & Tom Andersen on the birth of the 4th little girl Marianne Andersen (no middle name) weighing 7 lbs 4 oz, 19.5 in on Dec. 17 at 12:24pm.

Stake Employment Counseling

Stake Employment Counseling (by appointment) By appointment only. Stake Employment Counseling, 2nd and 4th Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m Dec 12, 2012. This is an opportunity for members to work with employment specialists one on one for employment-related activities such as writing resumes, networking and goal setting. To schedule an appointment, please contact: Candace Harman vacandace@gmail.com or 804-380-8558 Tish Heflebower tish.heflebower@gmail.com or 804-928-3868 Hank Heilesen hankheilesen@ymail.com or 804-240-8648