RS Theme and Meeting Topics
2013
“Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine,
and doeth them, I will liketh him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a
rock. And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat
upon that house; and it fell not: for it was founded upon a rock.” Matt 7:24-25
We
are wise and building upon a strong foundation when we . . .
January . . . learn to love and feast
upon the word of God.
·
Introduce
the theme: Building A Strong Foundation
·
7uplifting
habits to build a strong foundation mentally, spiritually, and physically
·
Set up a
program of tracking habits of scripture study, exercise, and other ways to
improve self. Sent email reminders and gave away gifts for winners 3 months
later
February . . . manage the resources we
have been blessed with showing discipline and gratitude.
·
Provident Living focus—Kimberly Kidman will lead the
committee for this activity.
·
“Rolling
In the Dough.”Financial planning, Budgeting, Wills, living trusts, estate
·
Had a
price is right game with giveaways!
·
Had a
bread making class prior to the activity for those interested
·
Had a
speaker about budgeting Kimberly and one about estate planning Bro Hammel
March
. . . embrace VT as the very best sort of service/ RS Bday celebration
·
Kate
McKinley planed the program with a video presentation, speakers, a poem shared
·
Craft to
make a sleeve for our VT assignments, and food!
·
Feeling
Raggedy about VT? And decorated with Raggedy Ann Dolls
April . . . leave behind emotional
baggage that keeps us from being truly happy.
·
“Choose
Joy” Gave overview of 100 Dresses book overview, collected donated dresses to
woman’s shelter
·
Heard from
therapist Jody Ebert about thinking differently with great handouts
·
Had a
“speed discussion” of lots of questions about our EMOTIONS
·
Decorated
with dress cut outs throughout the room
May
. . . serve each other joyfully.
·
Service
Fiesta Auction, invited Laurels
·
Auctioneer
·
Had a
silent auction/live auction with points given for service items
·
Established
point system/claim certificates to bid on
May—Mother’s
Day “Thank you” Meeting during third hour
June--Stake RS Women’s Conference “Let’s get Purse-onal”
July .
. . put aside excuses and find the motivation and means to become our best
selves. (Provident Living)
·
5 Little
Piggies: market, stayed home, roast beef, had none, we, we, we
·
Mini
classes that rotated through, smart shopping, home décor, eating
right/exercise, family fun/dating for free, French cream puff dessert.
·
Gave
handout for each class and a pig loufa gift for teachers
August--RS Brunch for RS Board “Keeping
it Simple”
August . . . fearlessly proclaim the
gospel in our homes and to our neighbors.
·
Cultural
activity and “Gospel around the world”
·
Food from
all over, displays from sisters who have traveled/served
·
Two
speakers highlighted their experiences
September . . . love and serve our
husbands and families with all our hearts.
·
Favorite
things exchange
October . . . Craft Night!
·
Focus on
holiday gifts and decorative items, Fall-ow the yellow brick road!
November . .
. reach out and serve in our
communities.
·
Blankets
for moms who lost babies/miscarriage at S&W.
December . . . celebrate together the
birth and life of our Savior.
·
Beautiful Christmas
program, invited nonmembers, music focused around nativity
·
Nativity display
**Note that most of these activities are posted on our blog. Each month has an invitation posting, and a recap posting. Just search for a date or keyword of the activity you want and it should pop up! Sorry they aren't hyperlinked to make your life easier.
