Women's Shelter needs

A new Beaverton women's shelter is in need of dressers and trundle beds.  If anyone has donations, please contact Monica Egan at just-mo@comcast.net.

Cantico Singers - December 13

RS sisters, our own Lauren Mauery will be performing in a concert on December 13.  Here's is some information about the performance and the Cantico Singers:


Dear Friends,

Are you looking to add some music to your holiday celebrations this month? Come see Cantico Singers in our concert next Friday, December 13, at 7pm at First Congregational Church in downtown Portland. Use my discount code (LMAUERY) to get 20% off general admission tickets. After the discount, they're only $10, which is a steal of a deal for a night out with family, friends, or your honey. Rehearsals are sounding really, really good -- I even get to sing a solo! (Short one, but it counts.)

Hope to see you there,

Lauren Mauery

Friday, December 13th at 7:30 p.m.   

First Congregational United Church of Christ

1126 SW Park Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97205   

Silent Night (arr. Malcolm Sargent)

Silent Night (arr. Malcolm Sargent)

BUY TICKETS HERE: http://canticosingers.org/concerts.html

Dear Cantico fan,

Our holiday concert, Let Us Be Merry, is coming up in just one week on Friday, December 13th at 7:30 p.m., so if you've been waiting to buy tickets, now is the time to claim your seats! This concert, kicking off our sixth anniversary season, will feature selections by Morten Lauridsen and Trond Kverno, as well as excerpts from Bach's Magnificat. And have you ever heard, "Deck the Halls" sung in 7/8 time? You won't want to miss this celebration of the season -- it's sure to have something for everyone!

Be sure to take advantage of Reserved Seating! Instead of having to be in line the instant the doors open to get good seats, you can select Reserved Seating and save your spot in the best part of the house. Tickets are available online here at our website. Don't miss your chance to ring in the season with our signature mix of choral and small ensemble numbers at our annual holiday musical celebration.

Sincerely,

Lauren Mauery
Public Relations Director
Cántico Singers

About Cántico Singers
Cántico Singers was formed in Portland, Oregon in 2008 by several musicians who were looking for a musical outlet that combined a high level of performance with a workable rehearsal schedule. Now in its sixth year, the ensemble is a 23-voice choir that features many former members of a variety of BYU choirs, including BYU Singers, Concert Choir, Men's Chorus, and Women's Chorus. The group is lead by Karen Porter, who earned her bachelor's (2000) and master's degrees (2002) in Piano Performance from Brigham Young University, where she sang in and was an accompanist for BYU Women's Chorus. Karen also studied choral conducting at the graduate level with Dr. Ronald Staheli. We sing a wide-ranging mix of repertoire including classical, jazz, Broadway and folk music. Drawing on the diverse musical backgrounds of its singers, in addition to choral repertoire, concerts highlight small groupings from the ensemble in a variety of styles--from jazz to acoustic folk rock.

Save the Date - February Event

The Cedar Mill Stake Relief Society 

invites you to attend a special evening with 

Sister Laraine S. Swenson

General Relief Society Board Member  

"What Would A Holy Woman Do?"

Saturday, February 8, 2014

6:00 Dinner

7:00 Speaker

Cedar Mill Stake Center

LDS Family Services - small donations needed

Help Support LDSFS Single, Expectant Parent Support Group

The support group is in need of incentives to encourage and increase attendance. Once participants start coming, the more significant incentives are realized in the mutual support, education,  and guidance the group offers. The following can go a long way:

The agency already has some of the following, but we could use some more:

·        Personal or self-care items such as:

o   Hair care products like deep conditioning

o   Nail polish

o   Make-up

o   Lip balm

o   Scrub masks

Gift Cards are where we could use the most help. *LDS Family Services is not permitted by policy to purchase gift cards.

·        Gift cards to places like Subway, ice cream shops, and Starbucks (for hot chocolate and breakfast items, of course) where they can treat themselves. Please, no more than $5 or $10 per card. Please include the activation receipt as these cards can sometimes get wiped or corrupted.

·        Movie passes

·        Gas cards. Gas stations vary on the minimum dollar amount of an initial card. Some are as low as $5 and others are $10 and others are $25. Cards with a minimum amount or no more than $25 will suffice. Nearly all gas stations permit a recharging of a card to amounts as low as $5.  Please include the activation receipt as these cards can sometimes get wiped or corrupted.

We do not encourage a ward or stake to organize a large service project as such may generate more than is needed.

Donation may be given anonymously. We do not have the ability to offer receipts for tax purposes.

Donations can be sent by mail or delivered to this address during office hours 8 am to 5 pm, Monday thru Friday.

The Support Group is every third Thursday at 7:15 PM the LDS Family Services office 7080 SW Fir Loop, Tigard, OR 97223.

If you have questions, please call Joseph Daines at 503-620-1191 or Lisa Robertson at 503-932-0955.

Joseph W. Daines

Children's Services Manager

LDS Family Services

7080 SW Fir Loop, Suite 100

Tigard, OR 97223

503-620-1191

View families hoping to adopt!

www.itsaboutlove.org

Single Adults Halloween Bowling

SINGLE ADULTS HALLOWEEN BOWLING PARTY

Park Lanes

6360 SE Alexander St., Hillsboro 97123

Saturday, October 26

7-9 p.m.

RSVP to jojo7694@live.com by October 19

*Bowling cost will be by the number confirmed by Oct. 19

If you don't bowl, come enjoy the food, fun and cheer on the bowlers!

FREE FURNITURE AVAILABLE NOW

Kay Watson is moving and has several pieces of furniture available for anyone who would like them.  They need to be picked up ASAP this week.  You can reach Kay at (503) 347-9559.

Solid dark wood desk - 64"wide x 31"tall x 31"deep
Marble and glass end table (26"square) and coffee table (36")
Contemporary wood sofa table - 56" wide x 28" tall x 15"deep
Contemporary blonde wood desk - 64" wide x 31" tall x 30" deep
Leather couch - cushions need to be recovered
White wrought iron day bed - twin converts to full or two twins
Oreck Vacuum Cleaner

Here are photos of some of the items:

Furniture needed

Nancy Taylor has a niece in need of some furniture.  She has only a bedroom set.  If anyone has items they would be willing to donate, please contact Nanc at nanctaylor8@yahoo.com.

Baby Boy Dorrough is Here!

New Baby Parker!

Congratulations, Dorrough Family!

DIY Thursday RS Activity - Important Information

On October 10th at 6:30pm, we will be hosting an evening of fun projects and crafts at the church. A potluck dinner will be served.

 

Here's what you need to know:

-There are four crafts to chose from. Sign up for as many as you like.

-If crafting is not your thing, come hang out and eat good food OR bring a project of your own to work on that night.

-You must be signed up for your craft AND have money turned in by this Sunday September 29th.

-Cash and checks are accepted. Checks can be made out to "Bethany Sebra"

-This is an activity for RS sisters and the Young Women are also invited.

  

If you haven't yet signed up for a craft, please feel free to email Bethany Sebra (bethanysebra@gmail.com) with the craft and quantity you would like to sign up for. Remember you must be signed up and money turned in by September 29th.

 

Here are the 4 projects:

1) Seasonal Burlap Wreath- $ 13.00

 

2) 4 pack of hair ties- $1.50

 

3) Wood Vinyl Board "House of Order"- $30.00

 

4) Framed Jewelry Holder- $10.00

 

Hope to see you there!

RS Activities Committee

Baby Shower

Jessica Rencehausen and John Jensen (Claudia Leppert's son) are expecting a baby boy in November.  All are invited to an open house Baby Shower 

to help them welcome this new little one.

Thursday, October 3

7-9 p.m.

Cherie Pun's home, 5384 NW 146th Ave.

Questions?  Cherie (503) 645-4356 or (503) 880-7984

Kelly - help sign-up

Thanks to those who have helped with meals, child care, cleaning, etc. for the Hoffman family during Kelly's chemo treatment.  The chemo is working and she is half-way through!

A dear neighbor has organized some help as well. Following is a sign-up for anyone who might like to assist.

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4BA4AC2DA13-welove/1167374

Childcare Position

Thalia Criddle in the West Hills Ward is in need of some child care. Please contact her if you or someone you know is interested. 

Babysitter requirements:

1) Female
2) Able to come into our home to watch our 8-month-old daughter
3) The schedule will alternate weekly. 
Week 1: 9a-6p Tues/Thurs.
Week 2: 1-6p Tues & 9-6p Thurs.
4) Paid position; contact us for more information

If we can't find someone who meets these requirements, we are willing to take our daughter to someone's home who has 1-2 children.

Thanks!
Thalia
Criddle@ohsu.edu 

General Women's Broadcast

The general conference women's broadcast will be shown at the stake center on Saturday, September 28 at 7 p.m.  Delicious desserts to follow.  Our senior Laurels will be recognized & welcomed to RS.

Stake Relief Society Senior Sisters Meeting & Luncheon

Mon., Oct. 28, 10am, Stake Center.  
"Musical Battle Tactics for the Latter Days"- presentation by Stephanie Cluff using live piano music to show how various types of music can create different moods and feelings (changing despair to hope, replacing stress with peace, etc.).  The listener may choose to create her own list of favorite songs and music to provide support in her life.
Also, please tell us if you have an idea of a topic or speaker for future meetings (or a musical number).  We're always looking for ideas.


If you have any questions, contact Mary McLean.  (Mary is our stake RS Commitee Chair - 971-235-1187 or mcmclean56@yahoo.com).

Dear parents,

Summer is drawing to a close and we are gearing up for ballet classes to start! I have been teaching pre-ballet for the past two years and I assisted in pre-ballet classes at Oregon Ballet Theatre for several years previously. I trained with the School of Oregon Ballet Theatre for 12 years focusing on classical ballet, but I also have experience in jazz, tap, flamenco, modern, character, clogging, African dance, etc. The schedule for this year is as follows:

Pre-Ballet (ages 3-4): Saturday 12:30-1:15pm

Beginning Ballet (ages 4-6): Saturday 1:15-2:15pm

Location: 2243 NW 139th Place

Portland, OR 97229

We have a small studio with mirrors, a wood floor, and a barre.

Tuition: $25/month (or $225 for the full year). Tuition can be paid on the first day of class each month or you can opt to pay it in full on the first day of class this year. Checks should be made out to Grace Newsom.

Term dates: September 14, 2013 - June 14, 2014

Winter Break: December 21 - January 3.

Spring Break: March 23-29.

The culminating recital is tentatively scheduled for June 14, 2014. 

If you have any questions or would like to register, please contact me at gracenews@comcast.net or 503.780.3684. Feel free to pass this information on to anyone who may be interested! 

Thank you,

Grace Newsom

CLOGGING CLASSES FOR KIDS & YOUTH

Following is some information on clogging classes taught by Angie Fisher, who is Myles and Nathan Cluff's sister.  For more details, go to the website listed at the bottom.

All classes will be at the studio on 2079 NW Alocleck Drive #1013 Hillsboro, OR 97229.  Tuition is $50/month.  Don't forget about sibling and referral discounts!  

Beginners - Mondays 4:00-4:55pm 

Beginnermediates - Thursdays 4:00-4:55pm

Advanced - Thursdays 5:00-5:55pm

If you can think of anyone who might be interested in joining the beginner class, please help spread the word!  We need to have at least 5 people per or else we'll have to cancel it.  Tell all your friends!

On another note, I have heard from several of you who are interested in a Dance Class for 6-7 year olds, so I will be starting up a class for this age group beginning mid-October.  This class will focus on rhythm, movement and intro to dance basics.  Please help spread the word!  More details coming very soon.

Things to remember for the first day of class:

Tuition is due the first class of each month (make checks payable to Angie Fisher, NOT Junior Cloggers)

Bring clogging shoes and socks

Wear comfortable clothing you can easily move in (jeans not recommended)

Bring a water bottle (there is no drinking fountain)

Video recording device (to record new steps each week for home practice)

Take home T-Shirt order forms

Pay for Clogging Workshop in Vancouver if interested in going on 9/28 (see previous email)

Beginners:

I will have registration forms for you at the first day of class, since the online form is not currently working.  Please carefully read the Junior Clogger policies at http://juniorcloggers.com/Policies.html.

Looking forward to seeing everyone next week!  It's going to be a great year with lots of fun new dances!

Thanks,

-Angie

www.JuniorCloggers.com

Job Seeker

A young man in the Tanasbourne Young Single Adult ward is eager to do odd jobs to earn some back-to-school money.  He is a computer whiz, a good writer, and can do light physical work.  (He has had on-going illness issues).  For information, contact Rebecca Davis at rebeccad00@frontier.com or (503) 531-9876. 

Donations for Louise's nephew

Louise Drow's nephew, Nicholas, of Green Valley, Arizona, was diagnosed with leukemia a year ago.  More recently, he developed an additional form of a very rapidly-growing cancer.  He has a small window of time in which to build his strength and receive powerful chemo, so that he can then receive a stem cell transplant from his sister.  

If you are interested in donating to help Nicholas' family with their extensive medical expenses, an account has been established at Wells Fargo Bank.  The account number is #5671711769.  Thank you!

Mother's Day message

Hello All,
Amber Connell gave a wonderful talk in Sacrament Meeting yesterday.  Bishop Wilson asked if she would share a written copy with us, so that everyone would have the opportunity to hear the message. Thanks, Amber! ~Jill

Good Morning and Happy Mother’s Day! I am honored to share some thoughts on Mother’s Day with you. In thinking about this holiday, I was curious about how it all started. I’m sure I just assumed it was created by Hallmark or the floral industry to sell their products. But, I did some research and it turns out there were two women in the late 1800s that paved the way for the Mother’s Day holiday that we know today.
The first was Julia Ward Howe. She was a suffragist and lived in Boston in the 1870s. You might recognize her name as the author of the “Battle Hymn of the Republic”. During this time, the Civil War had just ended and our country had experienced much carnage and death. Mrs. Howe was an advocate for what she called a “Mothers Day for Peace”: a day where mothers could come together and take a break from the hardship of war, and from losing sons at battle. She wrote a statement entitled the “Mother’s Day Proclamation” in which she pleaded for women to come together to abstain from the tragedies of war and to promote the general interests of peace.
Anna Jarvis came along a few decades later and was an advocate for a day to celebrate mothers. She began to send her mother’s favorite flower – carnations - to her local church and requested that people wear them in honor of their mothers. The idea gained popularity over the years and, in 1914, President Wilson signed it into national observance, declaring the second Sunday in May as Mother’s Day.
I acknowledge that Mother’s Day may not conjure up warm and fuzzy feelings for everyone. For some, it may be a dreaded holiday that stirs up feelings of sadness, guilt and inadequacy. Some of us have not been able to get married or bear children; some bear the burden of raising kids on our own without the support of a husband. Some of us have lost our mothers or children; some have felt lost and discouraged with the paths our children have chosen to take. We put mothers on a pedestal in the church and it can feel hard to measure up if you are not the typical LDS mom.
Along with that, women have tried to reconcile their roles in society for generations, whether it be in the home or workplace. Women struggle to achieve the perfect “work-life” balance and are constantly figuring out how to “have it all”.
If you pick up any newspaper or magazine, it’s hard to miss the current debate about a woman’s role in the world. With our culture’s compulsive need to categorize things, we’ve got such labels as: Stay-at-home mom, working mom, housewife, single mom, and homemaker. Then there’s a new crop of labels like: hipster homemaker, moms who “lean in” or “lean out”, a retro wife, a radical homemaker, “Femivore”, and of course the

ubiquitous “Tiger Mom”, or any of the anti-Tiger Mom derivatives.
It can be hard to listen to women in the news criticize the choices other women make. Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg argues that women these days are not pulling their load; they have an “ambition gap” and do not dream big enough. And last fall, one prominent LDS mother was criticized for “never having worked a day in her life” and was viewed as being “out of touch.”
My point is to illustrate how women hear conflicting opinions about their roles in society. Such conflicting opinions can induce confusion, guilt, stress, insecurity and judgment of others, and make it hard to be confident in the divine roles we have been chosen to fulfill. But as Paul in the New Testament states, “God is not the author of confusion, but of peace” (1 Corinthians 14:33).
And since Mother’s day was originally promoted as a “day of peace,” I would also like to propose a day of peace. Not a peace from wartime, but peace within ourselves. Peace with who we are as women and mothers. And peace with the choices we have made in those roles. And maybe, our children will give us a little peace today as well.
So today, I would like to share five thoughts that can help us find more peace as women. It is by no means an all-inclusive list, but they are tools we all have access to as members of the gospel.
Thought #1: As women in the gospel, we are all mothers – single or married, children or no children. We all have a duty to help nurture the rising generation. Sister Sheri Dew has said:
“While we tend to equate motherhood solely with maternity, in the Lord’s language the word mother has layers of meaning. Of all the words they could have chosen to define her role and her essence, both God the Father and Adam called Eve “the mother of all living” —and they did so before she ever bore a child. Motherhood is more than bearing children, though it is certainly that. It is the essence of who we are as women” (Are We Not all Mothers?).
Sister Dew goes on to say that there has never been a greater need for righteous women and mothers to teach children a sense of safety and security, where to find peace and truth, and about the power of the Savior. And I would add - great women are needed to be role models for our young women – to teach them virtue, modesty, and a sense of self- worth.
I personally appreciate all the women who have been role models to my kids. Leaders in Primary, Scouts, and Young Women, as well as relatives such as grandmothers and aunts, all have had a great influence in my children’s’ lives that I would not have been

able to do on my own.
Thought #2 is to simplify and do less. Do not try to do it all. In his April General Conference talk, Elder Scott spoke of living in a world with a frantic pace. Deep down, we each crave a place of peace and refuge where we can reenergize for future pressures. We can accomplish this by following Sister Beck’s counsel to do less. She states:
“Mothers who know permit less of what will not bear good fruit eternally. They allow less distraction and less activity that draws their children away from their home. [They are] willing to live on less and consume less in order to spend more time with their children. These mothers choose carefully and do not try to choose it all” (“Mothers Who Know”).
Sister Beck’s counsel brings me peace on those days when I feel like a slacker for not enrolling my kids in a handful of after school activities, and instead just letting them play outside for hours.
I also enjoyed Brother Bagley’s talk a few months ago when he talked about parents and kids these days being overscheduled and that sometimes we need to step back and say, “no thank you” when an opportunity comes up that takes us away from our homes. There are many good things that compete for my time in the evenings such as school meetings, church callings or social events. But if I find myself being away from bedtime routines more than once or twice a week, I decline the invitation. One of my favorite jobs as a mom is to read to my kids each night. It’s the one moment of peace I can have with my kids each day.
Thought #3: Avoid comparing ourselves to others and be comfortable in our skin. This includes not judging others, as we rarely know their unique circumstances.
Sister Bonnie Parkin posed these questions to women:
“Do we judge one another? Do we criticize each other for individual choices, thinking we know better, when in fact we rarely understand another’s unique circumstance or individual inspiration? Have we ever said, “She works outside the home”? Or, “Her son didn’t serve a mission.” Or, “She’s too old for a calling.” Or, “She can’t—she’s single.” Such judgments, and so many others like them, rob us of the pure love of Christ. “
She goes on to say that we cannot compare ourselves to other women: “We cannot allow ourselves to feel inadequate by focusing on who we aren’t instead of on who we are! We are all sisters in Relief Society. We simply cannot criticize, gossip, or judge and keep the pure love of Christ.” (“Choosing Charity, the Good Part”).
I recently asked my mother-in-law her thoughts on mother’s day and how she found peace while raising 8 kids. She told me that one of the hardest things was feeling

competition with other mothers whose children she perceived to be high achievers or performers.
She said focusing on her children’s free agency gave her comfort. She tried to remember that her kids were millions of years old and her job was to provide a place where they could feel comfortable and become the best they could be and not try to make them into something they were not, even though it might impress other people with their "talents". She knew her kids were spectacular, but it wasn't the kind of spectacular other people might see. (joke with Dave quitting piano lessons)
This is something that I have been trying to balance on a regular basis: Letting my kids exercise their free agency to develop their own unique talents, while trying not to pressure them too much into doing what I think they should do. But, I do acknowledge that each one of my children has special gifts and talents that cannot be compared to anyone else, and I am grateful for their unique personalities. And as a side note, for an instant self- esteem boost, I suggest logging out of Facebook and viewing photos of other people’s kids, and tuning into an episode of “The Super Nanny”, where it’s hard not to feel good about yourself.
It is a great blessing to be happy with the choices we’ve made and to be comfortable in our skin as women. It would be hard to make an impact on our children if were always second guessing ourselves and acting dissatisfied with our roles. We are blessed to have the gospel and the eternal perspective it provides. Statements by Harold B. Lee such as “the most important work you will ever do will be within the walls of your own homes” help give us the confidence we need to be strong mothers.
Thought #4 is to seek personal inspiration for our individual circumstances. Sister Julie Beck has said that women have to make a lot of choices in their lives about what they should do. She says:
“With personal revelation, [women] can prioritize correctly and navigate life confidently. The ability to...receive personal revelation is the single most important skill that can be acquired in this life.”
“Personal revelation gives us the understanding of what to do every day to increase faith and personal righteousness, strengthen families and homes, and seek those who need our help. Because personal revelation is a constantly renewable source of strength, it is possible to feel bathed in help even during turbulent times.” (“And upon the Handmaids in Those Days Will I Pour Out My Spirit” 2010 conference).
I have definitely received personal revelation in my job as a mother. Not only has the spirit confirmed to me many of the choices I have made in my life, but I also seek inspiration regularly to help me know how to be a better mother. On one occasion, I was feeling pretty inadequate as a mother to one child in particular. Fast Sunday was coming up, so I planned to fast for that child in hopes of receiving some divine guidance. After that

Sunday, a few really hard things happened. But those hard things opened the door for some conversations that needed to take place in order for me to grow as a mother. After several weeks went by, I realized that the events that came about after I fasted were a direct answer to my plea for help. I have a testimony that Heavenly Father hears our prayers and will reveal to us what we need to do in our individual circumstances.
The fifth and final thought I have to help us to bring peace to our roles as women is simple: The Savior will compensate for our shortcomings through the power of the atonement. Being a woman and mother can be a lot of pressure if we think we are not doing a good enough job, or if we are alone in our duties. If we are deprived of something we want very much, the Savior has promised to compensate what we lack with other blessings, if we are righteous and we have done all we can do. It is the essence of the atonement.
Elder Faust has said:
“Some of you sisters may feel inadequate because you can’t seem to do all you want to do. Motherhood and parenting are most challenging roles...In addition, many of you have to work as well as care for your family. My heart goes out to the widows and the single-parent sisters who bear so much of the responsibility of parenting. In general, you noble sisters are doing a much better job of holding it all together and making it work than you realize. May I suggest that you take your challenges one day at a time. Do the best you can. Look at everything through the lens of eternity. If you will do this, life will take on a different perspective” (“Instruments in the Hands of God”).
And Elder Quentin Cook in his April conference address said:
“The Savior is the true source of peace. Even with the trials of life, because of the Savior’s Atonement and His grace, righteous living will be rewarded with personal peace.” (“Personal Peace: The Reward of Righteousness”). It is comforting to know that after we have done all that we can do as women and mothers, the Savior will compensate where we do not feel whole. He will make us complete.
I hope I have shown some ways we can find peace with who we are as women and mothers. As women, we have much to celebrate. Sister Marjorie Hinckley once said to women: “We are all in this together. We need each other... It is a sociological fact that women need women...We need to lock arms and help build the kingdom so that it will roll forth and fill the whole world.” (Faust, “Instruments in the Hands of God”)
There are so many great women in this ward and I admire you greatly. Thank you for being a positive part of my life. I hope you all have a wonderful Mother’s Day and feel loved and appreciated. It is my hope that we can be at peace with who we are and the choices we have made. I testify that being a woman and mother is a divine and sacred role and Heavenly Father will help us and bless us in this duty. I say these things in the name of Jesus Christ, amen.

Faith Cafe - May 30

Our ward has been asked to staff the Faith Cafe on Thursday, May 30 starting at 5 p.m.  The HP Group will provide the four cooks needed, but approximately 20 more people are needed to serve, clean and visit with guests.  If you are able to assist, please let Bro. Smiley know.  His email is claytonsmiley@msn.com.  Thank you!

EASTER - BACH FIRESIDE

All are invited to a fireside presented by Calvin Arnason, one of our ward organists, THIS FRIDAY, March 29, at 7:30 p.m. in the RS Room.

From Bro. Arnason:  This passion music of JS Bach, which from musical and religious standpoints is properly regarded as a high point of western civilization, (and Bach is referred to as "the Fifth Evangelist") is little known in America due to its difficulty in performance and its length.  I will concentrate narrowly on certain scenes - the denial of Peter, the precious oil gift, the mob scenes, the audience participation chorals, the "acknowledgment" of Roman soldiers at the crucifixion, the gambling for His robe, etc.  It is not like Handel's Messiah, which, while having religious content, is primarily a concert piece, where the only direct audience participation is to stand during the Hallelujah Chorus.  The Bach Passions are above all worship instruments in a sacred setting designed to incorporate and bring the audience into the dramatic unveiling of the Passion story.  Believe me - it will be an eye and ear opener.

April - Senior Sisters Meeting & Lunch

Stake Relief Society Senior Sisters Meeting/Luncheon – Mon., April 22, 10:00 am, Stake Center.  Come and share “The Joys of Strengthening Our Spirits and Our Bodies.”  Carilee Weight and Diane Bottger will be our speakers.  A fun musical number and a delicious luncheon are also included.

March Book Club

Hi Book Club Gals:  Next month we are reading Cat's Cradle.  I am working thru logisitics for the place, but I want to know how many of you plan to attend on the 21st.  Please let me know only if you plan to attend.  I will assume that no answer means you will not be there. 

 

Thanks!

 

Ellen Dorrough (e_dorrough@yahoo.com)

LDS Performers Concert

This event will be Friday, Feb. 22 at 7:30 p.m. at the Beaverton Stake Center, 4195 SW 99th (off Canyon Rd. and Beaverton-Hillsdale Hwy.)

Craft Supplies Needed - Girls Camp

To all the sisters of the Relief Society,

We are asking for supplies again for girls camp.  Last year your response to our plea was amazing.

We are making button necklaces and wire yarn words, so this year we need BUTTONS & YARN.  Any kind!

Old buttons, flat buttons, buttons with loops on the back, big, small…..you get the picture we will take anything.

We want any kind of yarn too.  Thick, thin, smooth or fuzzy we will take it all. 

It doesn't matter how much yarn you give us either, we can tie them together to make the length we need.

I have attached a picture of the crafts we will be doing with these supplies so you can get as excited as we are about them.

You can contact us to pick up your donations or drop them by anytime.

Kelly Nelson

4240 NW 150th Place

Portland OR 97229

503-533-8004

Megan Schnell

14180 NW Greenwood Drive

Portland OR 97229

503-645-2693

Thank you for all your generosity,

Kelly & Megan

SCRIPTURE STUDY GROUP - FEB 6 event

Six to eight years ago, then-Stake Relief Society President, Jeanne Hansen, started a Wednesday morning scripture study at her home. Two years ago, she needed to bow out of hosting the group, but the Wednesday morning study time is still alive. Lisa Collins has graciously offered her home at from 9:30 to 10:30 AM on the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th, Wednesdays. (We skip the first Wednesday and attend Ceder Mill Relief Society Temple morning.)

This is very low-key, all are welcome to come in gym clothes, pajamas, whatever. We will follow the Cedar Mill Stake Sunday School schedule for study of the Doctrine and Covenants and Church History. Carolyn Cook will usually lead the discussion, but anyone is free to volunteer.   An email goes out once a week, so email Carolyn at  carolynstevenscook@gmail.com  if you would like to get a reminder email each week.

ENJOY A BRUNCH ON WEDNESDAY, February 6 TO KICK OFF a new year of study. (Temple is closed this week and there is no need for sisters to bring food for this Wed.)

So come if you can, don't feel bad if it doesn't work for you.  No need to email whether you are attending or not.   Pass on the email if you know of others who are interested. Carolyn Cook 503 690 2893

Place: Lisa Collins  13811  NW Thompson Rd Portland Oregon 97229. (Its the "Who House" or the pirate house at Halloween right next to the alpacas) House:             503-747-4289       Cell:                         503-956-6696            

Book Club - February

The meeting will be Feb. 21.  For info, contact Ellen Dorrough at e_dorrough@yahoo.com.

Book Club - Jan. 24

Hi Book Club Gals - We are meeting next Thursday, Jan 24th at 7:30 pm at Jillyn Philpot's house, 14667 NW Heathman Lane.  

The book we will be discussing is Drop Dead Healthy by AJ Jacobs.  It is a fast read so it isn't too late to start. 

See you next week.

Ellen Dorrough

e_dorrough@yahoo.com

Emergency Preparedness in Skyline Ward

Thank you for your participation in our 5^th Sunday combined Priesthood and Relief Society meeting regarding Emergency preparedness.  In response to that meeting, I’ll be sending out information on a regular basis regarding self-reliance to help train and share information to strengthen our independence. 

Here is the information regarding the hazards in and around the skyline ward boundaries that were discussed in that meeting.   Please take the time to review hazards that may exist in and around your home.

Self-Reliance:  https://providentliving.org/self-reliance?lang=eng

“Preparing for the ups and downs of life.” – Robert D. Hales

Environmental Emergencies likely in the Skyline Ward

Ø Events where families will likely 'Ride out' the impact

Disaster	Utilities/supplies effected	Risk / Impact
Earthquake	Communication Electricity Food Isolation Natural Gas Shelter Transportation Water	- There are many risk locations for earthquakes.    #1 is the Cascaded Subduction Zone earthquake with a possible risk of 9.0 magnitude with the real feel in our area of ~7.0 and a duration of 4 minutes.  Risk is 14% of a magnitude > 9.0 and 37% of a magnitude >8.0 in the next 50 years.  Wooden homes should endure the quake ok, but brick work, roads and bridges will be impacted.  The West Union building has been seismically upgraded, so it should hold up ok.  Major damage would be primarily on the coast due to the accompanied major tsunami (up to 90 feet) and significant damage would still occur to older and weaker buildings in the Willamette valley and all bridges across the major rivers.  Transportation would be very limited due to I-5, Hwy 217 and Hwy 26 damage. Landslides likely in our ward boundaries, especially if the ground is wet.  Expect days to weeks for emergency food, water and medical help to arrive.  Expect weeks to months for utilities to be restored.  Expect months to years before normal transportation to carry on.  Aftershocks will continue for months to years.   #2 is the Oakfield fault that runs through the West hills within the Skyline Ward boundaries.  Possible risk up to 7.0 magnitude causing significant damage to all aspects of life in our area.  With the fault being in our boundaries, shifts in land will cause major devastation to those on/around the fault line.    #3 is the Portland Hills Fault.  This runs on the Portland side of the West Hills with a possible risk up to a 7.0 magnitude quake.   #4 There are numerous other fault lines within 50 miles of the Skyline Ward.
Heavy Rains / Flooding / Landslides	Shelter Transportation Landslides effect: Communication, Electricity, Natural gas	- Several high risk areas (Forest Heights area, Miller road, Skyline rd) for landslides which may damage homes or block roads. (see the attached Slope Hazard map).  - Low-lying areas (Kaiser rd north of Thompson Rd, Bethany/West Union, Cornell between 113th and 119th) may be affected by flooding which can limit transportation (See the attached Flood Map).  Water damage possible in homes with basements or near wetlands.
High Wind	Communication Electricity Transportation	- High winds likely in the hills of the Skyline Ward (Damage can occur especially when combined with ice or soaked ground) can bring down trees, knocking down power lines, telephone poles, and blocking roads. It is also possible that some individual homes may be damaged.
Severe Winter weather: (Ice storms with wind, snow)	Communication Electricity Isolation	- Icy roads may trap individuals that live on steep roads/driveways.  - Trees may lose branches and knock down power lines and phone poles. - Frozen pipes in houses
Plague/ Flu pandemic	Isolation	- Long periods of quarantine may stress food reserves. - Medical assistance may be needed by many
Forest Park Fire	Shelter	- Localized transportation routes limited - Smoke/ash or air quality concerns - Evacuation of neighborhoods - Loss of homes - Smoke inhalation risk
Flash Flooding (water tank Failure)	Shelter Transportation	- Skyline Ward has several water tanks within its boundaries as well as major water pipes connecting them.  This puts houses and roads, located below them, at high risk in the event of failure or earthquake. (see hazard maps) Tanks include: - Thompson road, just downhill from Hibbard rd (affected area: Bower Creek Estates) - Under Bonny Slope park field off Thompson rd (affected area: homes downhill, south road) - Langworthy Terr (affected area: possible wash out of Thompson Rd and draining into Mill pond) - Uphill of 'Wismer Ridge' and 'Arbor View' neighborhoods. - The NW corner of Cornell rd and Miller Rd
Volcano (Lars, ash, flash flood)	Electricity (low risk) Isolation Water	- An eruption on Mt. Hood or Mt. St. Helens could impact the operability of hydro-electric power.  The Bull-Run reservoir may be useless and high levels of ash will contaminate the open reservoirs in the Portland area. - An eruption on other peaks will mostly cause potential problems with ash. - Air quality effecting those with breathing issues - Ash clean up
Industrial accidents	Natural Gas Shelter Transportation	- The Skyline ward boundaries include a high volume liquid fuel linewhich runs north through 153rd, under 'Oak meadow estates' to between 'Finley Meadows' and 'Oakridge' neighborhoods then past the south-east corner of 'Arbor Heights' before heading over the hills to Portland. - The Skyline ward boundaries also include a high volume natural gas line running through its northern border.  It branches and has a main line that runs along the power lines between 'Bethany Terrace' and 'Bethany View Estates' and also between 'Arbor Estates' and 'OakRidge' neighborhoods before turning east along Springville rd.

Man-made emergencies

Ø Events likely to cause evacuations

In addition to natural disasters, man-made conditions may create emergency situations.  The first set of disasters are cases where people will generally help one another.  These include:

• Act of War: Conventional, biological, chemical, nuclear or terrorism
• Industrial accidents: Toxic spills, toxic emissions, explosions, Trojan power plant stored nuclear waste 

Responses to these events may vary, but will likely include evacuations.  In the event of evacuations: Communication channels should be utilized to ensure all members have been contacted and have means for transportation.

Ø Events likely to cause 'like minded' people to gather for protection

            The second set of disasters can be classified as ‘Civil Emergencies’ and are cases where the general population may fight amongst themselves for self preservation, general disorder, or anger/fear.  These include:

• Shortages in supplies (food, water, gasoline) 
• Civil riots
• Looting (common after natural disasters)
• Economic collapse (complete devalue/loss of the dollar, stock market crash, severe depression)
• Governmental collapse

Responses to these events will also vary, but may include gathering individuals out of areas of risk.  In the event of gathering together for protection: communication channels should be utilized to ensure all members have been contacted and notified of a designated gathering point.

The following are unlikely events to impact the Skyline Ward directly but which we may be called upon to assist:

tsunami/tidal wave, dam failure, hail, famine, tornado, volcanic eruption on Mt Rainer or Sisters.