Easter BBQ Breakfast & Testimony Get Together

On Good Friday, 29 March 2013, 'Sisters of the East' gathered together at the Punchbowl Reserve for a yummy scrummy breakfast.  Before the day dawn was breaking Bro. Clark (alias The Duck Whisperer....quack quack quack) was busy throwing sausages, bacon  & hot cross buns on the BBQ in the dark with his miners light , while Sis. Clark was setting the tables & making French Toast, Sis. Baldock cutting up fruit & Sis. O'   boiling the kettle, mixing the bircher muesli & taking happy snaps.  The Cavalry (Missionary's) arrived at daylight to finish helping Bro. Clark.

Sisters were rugged up in their coats, blankets, etc in their camp chairs (no campfire) to eat breakfast.   After breakfast & as the sunlight began to arise, thoughts from Sis. Clark &Sis. G. Challis were shared on our Savior & Sisterhood concluding with a lovely Testimony Meeting, where Sisters shared their feelings of the Atonement & love for our Savior & Heavenly Father & love for one another.





Sis.'s Challis, Jack, King, Guess Who? & Kaye



Snags El Presidento Gibson
 




Elder Bisby cooking snags

The Duck Whisperer, 'Himself' everywhere a quack quack

 

170th Birthday Celebrations were celebrated around the world this month for Relief Society.
We incorporated birthday celebrations with an overnighter, Time Out for Women, at Nindethana Girl Guide Camp on the Tamar River at Deviot.  Over the 24 hours we enjoyed learning about Relief Society history, played games, had group discussions, spiritual thoughts, testimonies, little sleep, cosy fire, laughs, chocolate, food, more chocolate, bubbles, sunshine, walks, service & having time out with sisters.  Of course no birthday is complete without cake & Sis. Tania Honey provided a yummy carrot cake decorated with butterflies & flowers made by Sis. Cathy Reeve. 

This photo above taken at the Chapel 18 March 2012 with all the Sisters. Woo hoo!

 

Sisters Aletia Summerfield & June King cutting the cake

Our much loved piece of history "THE TABLECLOTH" with Sisters Cathy Reeve, Myrle Challis & June King

hmmm what can I do with these bubbles....... Sister Chris Kaye

Sister Karina Johnson all cosy by the fire

Sister Kylie Bailey 'putting another log on the fire'

The Explorers

The Massage Train

Mother & daughter Sis.'s June King & Gail Challis

Sis.'s Jacquie Lockhart & Maxine Doran 'puppeteering'

Sis. Aletia Summerfield sculpting

What 3 things can you come up with for the word/s ?????????? Relief Society overnighter???? with Sis.'s Lisa Wheeler, Angela Vinen & Karina Johnson

sculpting pancakes with Sis. Heather Smith

A little gathering through the grove of trees in the outdoor

 chapel area

Changing of the Guards

Yes as the title says, Sunday brought a change in Presidency. We are very greatful to Sis. Bronwen & her band of merry sisters, Karina, Aletia & long term serving Secretary June for their never ceasing love & enthusiasm in serving our sisters & their families. xxxxoooo As the new Presidency steps into these pre-loved shoes, we pray that Sis Merilyn & her team, Sis's. Aletia & Carol, will continue to love & serve our sisters.

Sundays lesson with Sis. Aletia was on Living Providently.
EDUCATION
R U looking after yourself??????
R we still learning???
R we consciously trying to learn???

HEALTH
R we exercising??
R we eating wisely???

EMPLOYMENT/CAREER DEVELOPMENT
Do U have a plan???
Do U have a routine??
R U a volunteer???
Could U start your own business & work from home?? i.e. home made items to sell

HOME PRODUCTION/STORAGE
How long would U survive on what U have in your storage??
Do U add to your storage - weekly, monthly???
Perhaps U could try out Sis. Bronwens "fling it in the pot" soup/stew by putting water on to boil & go around your kitchen & add ingredients from your storage & see what you can cook up as the Master Chef's you all are.

SPIRITUAL STRENGTH
R U reading the scriptures/ensigns???
R U holding Family Home Evening???
R U saying your prayers???

WHAT DO U ENJOY DOING JUST FOR U?
playing piano, reading, eating chocolate, jigsaw puzzles, having a bath, gardening, walking, cooking, making clothes, going to the movies, eating popcorn, flower arranging, patchworking, sudoka with chocolate, taking a nap, being active, going to the beach, friends, garage saling, op shopping, taking photos, working out at the gym....these were comments from sisters in RS.

How many ticks did you give yourself??? If not many, make a plan to improve now & see how you score next month.

Feb updates

This week we listened to our beloved Prophet, Thomas S. Monson, speak about not being judgmental. A lesson we all need reminding of.

Reminder about Stake Conference this coming weekend & don't forget the different time as it is 12 noon start. Also Stake swim night - Friday night at Devonport & Adult meeting Sat night.

Friday 18th we are car pooling from the chapel at 5.15 pm & heading to the seaside village of Bridport for a summer supper at Sis. Merilyn's. Please bring a plate of food to share.

We have Sister Missionary's in our Ward, so please make yourself known to them. They serve here & in the Deloraine Ward (busy sisters).

Sisters who Jingled in July

Well what a feast the brethren served up for our Christmas in July dinner; roast chicken, baked vegs & other vegs, followed by a buffet of sweets to tempt the palate, made by Sisters. Big thanks to our 'Master Chefs' who slaved over a hot stove in the kitchen & willing helpers (YW) to serve on the tables.

In between courses a special tribute was made to our young lady, 'Myrle'. A slide show of photos from the past & present were revealed of Myrle & then a heart shaped caked was presented to her on reaching the mile stone of 90 years young............yay, hip hip hooray.

Once we had stopped licking our lips with the deserts it was time to put together bags of goodies for the service project, which took no time at all. Thanks to all those who donated goodies for the bags & including the home made bags for the goodies to go in.


Surprise! ......Birthday girl


3 wise.........sisters


'Master Chef' alias Bro. Woodward



Jessica, 'Bastian & Sam


'Bag Ladies' from our sewing day at Deloraine earlier in the year.

90 years young

Our Loving Sister, Myrle is turning 90, woo hoo. Tomorrow, Saturday, she will celebrate with an outing to Morty's at 5.30pm for dinner & kick her heals up, so to speak with those who are able to join her. We wish you an awesome day filled with love, family & friends. Now for a little song for you:
You've had a birthday, shout HOORAY, we're going to sing to you today, one year older & wiser too, happy birthday to you! hip hip hooray, hip hip hooray, hip hip hooray. We love you Myrlie xx from all the sisters & families of Launceston East Ward.

As you can see our girl Myrle just keeps on, keeping on giving service.


Some Photos from the recent Stake SA Christmas in July Activity.

Sisters Margaret, Beryl, Gillian, Myrle & Carol

Paul, June & Pat
Jack & Jackie

Ros, Gerry, Dolly, Carol & Va

Marlene & Merilyn

The Entertainment Crew - Wayne, Carol & Joanna

Get ready for Christmas in July

Jingle bells, jingle bells, Christmas in July, oh what fun we will have on a cold & frosty night........hey.....
Yes that's right, time to ring those bells and take a sleigh ride to the chapel for a Christmas Activity.

Friday 30th July 2010 @ the Chapel ....Time 6 pm

East & West have combined for this occasion & we will be putting together some kits as a Service Project. The Service Project is for 'Karinya' who need hygiene kits & craft bits & pieces. Please bring along what you can from the list below to help these girls who come into 'Karinya', (place of refuge)as stated below:

Hygiene Kits - items of need are:
SOAP HAND TOWELS DEODORANT SUNSCREEN COMB/BRUSH HAIR TIES
SOCKS THONGS size 6-7 LIP GLOSS HAIR GEL
(No razors, toothpaste or tooth brushes required)

Craft Boxes:
Any craft equipment you have around the house and no longer need................
paper, wool, crayons, pens, pencils, textas, material, scissors, glue, knitting needles, long stitch, cross stitch, photo frames, beads, etc etc
Good time to have a clean out of your craft section of the house; maybe there's something you don't need anymore that you thought you would do one day & it hasn't happened, so good opportunity to give it to someone else who would enjoy using it.
Soooooooooooo come along to Winter Wonderland & enjoy yourself..... fa la la la la la la la la