Pop Goes the Power
On Sunday morning August 27, 2023, neighbors to the Brigham City South Stake Center heard a loud pop as they were getting ready to attend church. Bishop Chance Adams was conducting his very first Ward Conference and discovered that several items in the chapel were not working including some of the lights, the air conditioning, the organ as well as the sound system. Acting in full confidence he got up to the podium and announced, “I get to go into teacher mode.” He is an educator and has the ability to project his voice to fill a classroom and beyond. This was NOT something that impacted anyone in a life-and-death situation, but it shows that we need to be prepared for any unexpected situation.
Self Reliance Groups
Personal Finances meetings will be in the Stake Center Multi-Purpose Room (by the Kitchen) Sundays at 6:00 – 8:00 pm. Classes begin September 17.
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Finding Strength in the Lord – Emotional Resilience meetings will be in the Stake Center Relief Society Room Sundays at 6:30 – 8:30 pm. Classes begin September 24.
Click here to sign up for this Finding Strength in the Lord – Emotional Resilience group.
Starting and Growing My Business classes begin September 24.
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Ten Birthdays Impacting Your Retirement Income
Your age significantly affects how much money you’ll have during your retirement years, and different retirement benefits have different eligibility ages. Over the course of 23 years, from age 49 to 72, you’ll need a financial retirement plan that pays close attention to these age milestones, so you don’t miss out on financial opportunities or be subject to penalties.
The Importance of Education and Self Reliance
Amanda Stoker, Senator for Queensland, addressed an audience of over 500 young single adults ages 18-30 about the importance of education and self-reliance at a graduation celebration in Brisbane. Senator Stoker, as honored guest, spoke to the group voicing her strong encouragement to, “Learn the principles of self-reliance to be equipped to not just survive, but to help and serve others.”
Submitted by Susan Williams, Stake Education Specialist
Sanitation in a Disaster
“Human waste is one of the deadliest substances on earth.
“Where sanitation is poor, death & disease are rampant. Our current systems for disposing of waste can be affected by many situations. If we lose water, then we lose sewer. If we lose power for an extended time, we also lose sewer. In an earthquake or landslide sewer lines can rupture.
“In each of these scenarios, our instincts might be to use a camp potty, an RV or even dig a pit latrine. These solutions are very dangerous if we don’t know how to properly set up and dispose of the waste. They will bring animals, vermin and insects into our environment that spread disease.
“Exposure to human waste will make your family very sick. “Sanitation in a Disaster promises to be eye-opening to even the most seasoned responders.”
https://www.nowwhatresilience.com/sanitation-in-a-disaster
Right above is a link on Sanitation in a Disaster. There is a video tutorial with 5 videos there. These videos and their content were created by Kathryn McMullin, the Now What Resilience founder. Sanitation following a disaster can be troublesome but following this link it will point out ways to address this issue and hopefully avoid illness.
Questions, please feel free to reach out to me (Brother Jim Buchanan).
Submitted by Brother Jim Buchanan, Stake High Councilor, Stake Emergency Preparedness Specialist
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Brigham City South Stake Welfare / Self Reliance Committee Members
| Name | Specialty |
| Randell Capener | Stake Presidency |
| David Bay | Chairman of Committee, High Councilor |
| Jim Buchanan | High Councilor, Emergency Preparedness |
| Rod Cook | High Councilor, Education |
| Randy Petersen | Mental / Emotional Support |
| Shanda Petersen | Mental / Emotional Support |
| Richie Orton | Employment Specialist |
| Scott Nelson | Finance Specialist |
| Susan Williams | Education Specialist |
| Tracy Cummins | Education Specialist |
| Shane Richards | Gardening -/ Production Specialist |
| Bonnie Campbell | Child Disability Specialist |
| Kim Brewer | Family Preparedness Specialist |
| Sherry Christensen | Temporal Welfare and Self-Reliance Specialist |
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