Grateful for What Matters Most
Last week, we celebrated Thanksgiving and took the time to reflect on all the blessings that our loving Heavenly Father has bestowed upon us. For most of us, this meant spending quality time with family and friends, enjoying yummy food, and expressing gratitude for all the good things in our lives.
I remember a particular Thanksgiving when I was seven years old.
Navigating Financial Stress During the Holidays
The holiday season is often portrayed as a time of joy, togetherness, and celebration. However, for many people, it can also be a source of financial stress and anxiety. The pressure to buy gifts, host gatherings, and partake in festivities can lead to overspending and financial strain. But fear not, there are practical ways to navigate financial stress during the holidays and enjoy the season without breaking the bank.
November 2023, Prep Step: What to do with Winter Squash
Winter squash have a hard skin (which usually needs to be peeled) and flesh – they come in a variety of names: acorn, black peanut, buckskin, buttercup, butternut, calabaza, delicate, great white, honeynut, Hubbard, Jack be little, Kabocha, kuri, pumpkin, spaghetti, sweet dumpling, and Turban – to name a few.
You might enjoy experimenting with them throughout the winter to see what works best for you. Here are some ideas:
Every Stake Member Can
Gathering Israel on both sides of the veil.
“The greatest, challenge, the greatest cause and the greatest work on the Earth today!”
Every stake member can:
Practical Courses with Spiritual Benefits
The Lord has said, “It is my purpose to provide for my saints . . . but it must needs be done in mine own way” (Doctrine and Covenants 104:15, 16). This is a promise that Heavenly Father will help take care of His children as they follow Him. Self-reliance does not mean that we can accomplish or obtain anything we want. If we are self-reliant we believe that through the power of Christ, and through our own effort, we can work for the spiritual and practical needs of life. Many people can become more self-reliant. With Self Reliance Groups much of the work takes place in small groups that combine spiritual principles with practical skills.
The next Self Reliance Groups will start in January 2024. Groups will be organized according to the interest for each type of group.
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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 |
Self-Reliance 