Saturday, January 8, 2011

Relief Society Christmas Party

We had a wonderful Christmas party for the Relief Society sisters. Lina Talataina came up with such a nice program. We started the evening off getting to know each other by sitting next to someone we didn't know very well and had some ice breaker questions to ask. We then had a wonderful dinner of ham and good fixings. Aferwards we heard the song "Silent Night" sung in Samoan, Tongan, Spanish and everyone sang together in English. We then had our White Elephant gift exchange. This year we wrapped up gifts of service. Some sisters received baked goods, homemade blankets and aprons, a lunch or movie date, and babysitting. No one left empty handed. After the game we ended the evening with dessert brought by those who were kind enough to bring it to the party.

Goldie, Hinano, and Vicky.

Chris Talataina played the piano for us and was our cheauffer to the party.

Brother Gregory cheauffered us and served the ham. Yvonne happily serving.

Lina Talataina, the mastermind behind the Christmas party, posing with Vicky.

Liz Miller, Dominique Ryan and Sarah Simco.


Lynelle Harmer and Isabelle Heber.


Karen Moeller shared her birthday for this event. Our new counselor to the presidency, Naite Ta'ai.



Lisa, Isabelle and Veone.


Sonia, Melody, Gloria, and Elizabeth.


Connie and Hazelle.


Ula and Loine.


Naite and Connie.


Kay, Nancy, Annette, and Linda.


Nancy with her white elephant gift. She ended up stealing Karen Moeller's special fudge.


Laura, Dominique and Sarah waiting to open a present.

Sunday, November 7, 2010

Review of FHE & Scripture Study Night

Our Relief Society meeting on FHE and Scripture Study turned out beautifully. We heard wonderful tips and suggestions for teaching little ones during FHE and how to study the scriptures more deeply. We also heard beautiful testimonies of how FHE and personal scripture study has changed their lives. The spirit was present and touched our hearts. Thank you to all who braved the rain and attended this event.

Loine Tauiliili teaches her children to memorize scriptures, articles of faith and primary songs during Family Home Evening. The children love learning and reciting.


Lina Talataina taught the importance of scripture study and how it has helped her through trials.
Lisa Waldvogel gave excellent advice on how to take the stress out of FHE and make it fun for the kids and easy on the parents. She uses the older Gospel Art Kit (the new one is smaller and in a book, Behold Your Little Ones manual, and The Book of Mormon for Latter-Day Saint Families.
Khan Thach was challenged several years ago by her visiting teacher to read the Book of Mormon everyday. Since then she's read it several times. She marks the dates of when she finishes the book and she also marks the dates next to scriptures that speak to her.

The sisters mingling after the wonderful lessons.

Connie Waldram brought her Spider friend.
We had some delicious treats: chocolate cake, ginger cookies, peppermint bark, Snickers and peanut butter cup bars.

Joyful Foundation

Everyone is invited to come to Sonia William's home to help out with the fleece blankets. We are getting the blankets ready for the Hearts and Hands event on November 20th. If you don't know how to sew there are several areas we need help in putting the blankets together ie: pinning, blindstitching and turning the blanket.

Details:

Where: Sister Sonia Williams' home
2617 S. Everglade St.
Santa Ana, CA 92704
phone number: 714-241-1667

Time: 6:30pm

What: Preparing the fleece bankets for Hearts and Hands

Who: All sisters

Friday, October 15, 2010

Visting Teaching Meeting

Our Annual Visiting Teaching Meeting will be on Sunday, October 31st during the 3rd hour of church. Please invite the sisters you visit to this special meeting. A very light refreshment will be served afterwards.

Relief Society Meeting: FHE & Scripture Study

Our next Relief Society Meeting will be on Strengthening the Family by focusing on:
Family Home Evening and Personal Scripture Study

Several sisters in our ward will be prepared to give tips on on what works for FHE: Teaching little ones, teenagers and your own personal study.

When: Tuesday, October 19th
*Please note that the date is changed from the 20th, as posted in newsletter and sign up sheet.
Time: 7:00pm
Where: Greenville Building
(either in Relief Society room or Elders Quorum room)
**There are also some FHE jars available to purchase for $2.00. It is a jar filled with FHE ideas. Please let me know if you'd like one.
If you have any questions please contact
Goldie Mayry at goldieea@gmail.com or 714-271-4765

Welcome Luisa Taai

Mary Taai had a baby girl Thursday, October 14th. She weighed 8 lbs. 6oz. Mary and her husband recently moved in our ward.

Thursday, September 23, 2010

Women's Broadcast and Dinner

The Women's Broadcast and Dinner will be this Saturday, September 25th at 4:45 p.m located at the Newport Beach Stake Center. We will be hearing from our general Relief Society Presidency and a member of the First Presidency. Their inspired messages are especially for us.

The salad bar with rolls and dessert will follow the broadcast from Salt Lake City.

Please invite your visiting teachees/teachers and also any friends and neighbors. This would be a wonderful member missionary opportunity.