9th Ward Day of Service

Thanks to Lisa Zimmerman and her presidency for giving us a peek into their Ward Day of Service.

(*Note to all wards - please submit your information, photos, and details

so we can share how you answered President Eyring's call to service with the sisters of the River Stake)

On October 25^th our ward and neighborhood gathered together to participate in a day of service. It was set up so that each family could rotate through 5 different stations. There was something for all ages to participate in. We cut, sanded & stained blocks, and also made drawstring bags to hold the blocks. These were then donated to the Provo Humanitarian center. We collected hygiene items, sewed fleece pillow cases, and tied fleece blankets that were donated to the Boys and Girls home (associated with the Christmas Box House). All items for each project were donated by families in our ward. This activity provided fun for families and a way for ward members to bond.

10th Ward Day of Service

Thanks to Patti Davies & her presidency for sharing their Day of Service with us!  It was a great opportunity to combine the efforts of all ages of sisters as they focused on bringing relief to those who felt the warmth of their caring.

"We had asked the sisters for fleece donations in boy prints (since that was the biggest need currently) -- and we were able to tie 16 fleece blankets for Shriner's Hospital!  Mother's, daughters, friends & neighbors all pulled together to make it happen.  It was an awesome morning full of great service and wonderful company." 

(*Note to all wards - please submit your information, photos, and details

so we can share how you answered President Eyring's call to service with the sisters of the River Stake)

7th Ward Day of Service

Thanks to Jolynne Ward & her presidency (7th Ward)

for sharing their Day of Service with us! 

(*Note to all wards - please submit your information, photos, and details

so we can share how you answered President Eyring's call to service with the sisters of the River Stake)

"Move that Bus" had a whole new meaning 

for members of the 7th ward last weekend. 

They describe the joy that comes from serving 

in their own words below:

"Our day of Relief Society Service was combined with the entire ward 

for an Extreme Home Makeover day. 

Our Relief Society sisters were in charge of painting the inside 

of Max (and his daughter Maxine) Whitten's home. 

This home was in much need of repairs. 

Our ward moved everything out of their home, ripped out the carpet, 

repainted the entire inside, re-carpeted and provided 

new furniture and bathroom fixtures for their home. 

It was a joy to see the looks on their faces when they returned to their home. 

Max and Maxine Whitten live in a little white house 

on 1300 West - between Chapel Ridge and Country Ridge Drive. 

They are thrilled with their new home. 

Max is 94 and this makeover really lifted his spirits - not to mention ours as well!"

General Relief Society Meeting Broadcast (& Dessert Buffet) - 2011

Saturday, September 24th, was the annual General Relief Society Meeting Broadcast.

The sisters of the River Stake met in the chapel for the broadcast.

If that were the only thing that took place that evening, we would have been well fed.

However, (being women) - we took the opportunity to visit with one another

and enjoyed the fruits of many sisters' labors with a fabulous dessert buffet. 

The cultural hall was set up with semi-circles of chairs.

They encircled a wonderful display of homemade desserts & fresh fruit -

all provided by the sisters of the stake sharing their culinary talent.

(If any sisters who brought desserts to share that evening are willing 
to provide recipe(s) - please send them to us, and we will post them for all to enjoy.  

Send them to Anne's email in the sidebar above)

It's part of women's nature to pay attention to special needs.

Several sisters signed up to bring gluten-free & sugar-free desserts,

so that everyone could enjoy something sweet.

Aside from the sweet selection of food - the opportunity to laugh 

and enjoy each other's company lifted our spirits and strengthened friendships.

Representatives from each ward (joyfully) served on this committee.  

We love you! 

As you can see, serving on the committee had it's benefits!
Taste testing was not a hardship...

Our wonderful chairman for the Dessert Buffet was Lori Lisonbee.
Under her direction, everything was orchestrated perfectly.
A big thank-you to Lori & the committee members from each ward:

1st Ward - Michelle Fonda
2nd Ward - Renae Tucker
3rd Ward - Jayne Porter
4th Ward - Lindsey Jeffries
5th Ward - lori Lisonbee
6th Ward - Abby Acton
7th Ward - Rachel Morris
8th Ward - Kathryn Bodily
9th Ward - Kelsie Croall
10th Ward  Kellie Hales

A special thank you to Brother Swapp (our RS High Council Representative) & the High Council

for rolling up their sleeves, washing dishes, etc... and being such a great support to us that evening!