Goals? Spiritual, Social, Physical, or Intellectual

I think I am out of sync with the way things are supposed to work. Many people talk about setting goals so they can get started at the first of the year, but I did not get around to considering what I wanted to do on mine until the last week or so. >>Click Here for More<<

All Alone in the CROWD

Do you remember what it feels like to be alone emotionally, even though there are others around you physically? Do you have life experience of sending a text message or making some phone call more easily because another individual was at your side? Can you imagine the embrace from a loved one who has been missed for so long? >>Click Here for More<<

How do members prepare for an emergency?

For decades, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints has encouraged members to prepare for a range of emergency situations from earthquakes to the loss of a job and everything in between. All stake members are strongly encouraged to follow (or continue to follow) the counsel from the brethren by being self-reliant. Preparedness is becoming more encouraged as we prepare for the second coming. Specifically, they recommend: >>Click Here for More<<

Learn a new skill or enhance a hobby

Learn a new skill or enhance a hobby with Utah State University Community Education classes. Spring 2022 classes are starting soon. See the course offering and information >>Click Here for More<<

AN EMERGENCY FUND CHECKLIST

TAn emergency fund is simply money you’ve set aside for life’s unexpected events. No one wants to be caught off guard and ill-prepared so let’s beef up your emergency fund. >>Click Here for More<<

Emotional Resilience Self Reliance Group to Start Sunday February 20th

This 10 week course was designed to educate members to better deal with change, develop healthy thinking patterns, learn skills to better manage stress, anxiety, depression, and anger. It helps participants develop healthy relationships, and provide strength to others, all while building greater faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. This is a course that will help you in your efforts to minister to others.

Emergency Preparedness Video

This is the following link to my latest emergency prep video. I hope it is helpful.

Employment Corner

If you or someone you minister to needs employment or improved employment, try the following steps. >>Click Here for More<<

Logan Home Storage Center February 2022 Newsletter

165 East 2200 North, North Logan, UT 84341

Inflation

The close of 2021 brought with it a rise in inflation.  As prices increase It may not seem much when the cost of beans increases by 25 cents a can. But over time small increases will make a huge impact on our lifestyle. >>Click Here for More<<

Brigham City South Stake Welfare / Self Reliance Committee Members

Name	Specialty
David Bay	Chairman of Committee
Mark Willis	Mental / Emotional Support
Katy Willis	Mental / Emotional Support
Randy Petersen	Mental / Emotional Support
Shanda Petersen	Mental / Emotional Support
Richie Orton	Employment Specialist
Scott Nelson	Finance Specialist
Rod Cook	Education
Susan Williams	Education Specialist
Shane Richards	Gardening -/ Production Specialist
Bonnie Campbell	Child Disability Specialist
Jim Buchanan	Emergency Preparedness
Sherry Christensen	Temporal Welfare and Self-Reliance Specialist
Kim Brewer	Family Preparedness

What Are Your Plans for Self Reliance?

Many of us use this time to look to the new year and set goals and directions. What is important to us? What are our individual priorities at this particular time in our lives? What do we need to do to improve relationships with family members, friends, coworkers, and all of those around us? What changes would we like to see? And what specifically do we need to do differently to make those changes happen? >>Click Here for More<<

Self Reliance Groups to Start at end of January 2022

We will be starting self-reliance groups that will begin as soon as Sunday, January 30, 2022. There are six different types of groups available. They are Emotional Resilience, Personal Finances, Starting and Growing My Business, Find a Better Job, Education for Better Work, and Life Skills. Most courses are 12 weeks long. We will work with other nearby Stakes to find groups for those who would like to participate. >>Click Here for More<<

Allowing Heaven’s Power into Our Life

Every year the Christmas season comes and the Christmas season goes. Over the years, it has brought us rich anticipation of remembering good times, opportunities to create fresh memories, and also a remembrance of times past which are painful.   We may be fraught with confusing messages that to keep a tradition or give a specific present is more important than offering the eternal gift of an open heart to change through Christ. >>Click Here for More<<

2022 PERSONAL FINANCE CALENDAR

The new year is almost upon us! As you flip the calendar on January 1, you should mark some important deadlines to keep you on track:>>Click Here for More<<

Employment Corner

If you or someone you minister to needs employment or improved employment, try the following steps. >>Click Here for More<<

Logan Home Storage Center January 2022 Newsletter

165 East 2200 North, North Logan, UT 84341

Many thoughts have crossed our minds.  After all it’s been a crazy, and stressful, at times these past two years.  We have had earthquakes, fires, floods, tornadoes, and not to leave the pandemic out that alone has caused major changes in our lives. There is one thought that crossed our minds over and over.  It is the blessing of service rendered over and over by each of you. So, we wish to express our gratitude to you.  >>Click Here for More<<

Brigham City South Stake Welfare / Self Reliance Committee Members

Name	Specialty
David Bay	Chairman of Committee
Mark Willis	Mental / Emotional Support
Katy Willis	Mental / Emotional Support
Randy Petersen	Mental / Emotional Support
Shanda Petersen	Mental / Emotional Support
Richie Orton	Employment Specialist
Scott Nelson	Finance Specialist
Susan Williams	Education Specialist
Shane Richards	Gardening -/ Production Specialist
Bonnie Campbell	Child Disability Specialist
Jim Buchanan	Emergency Preparedness
Sherry Christensen	Temporal Welfare and Self-Reliance Specialist
Kim Brewer	Family Preparedness

Why Self Reliance?

Self-reliance is so overwhelming. There are so many different approaches. Why should I work on it? What should I prepare? How do I do it? >>Click Here for More<<

December 2021, Prep Step:  A place for everything!

As we expand our food storage, we may need to become creative in finding ways and places to put it all. Here are some resources I’ve gathered that may be of help to you: >>Click Here for More<<

Employment Corner

If you or someone you minister to needs employment or improved employment, try the following steps. >>Click Here for More<<

Logan Home Storage Center Newsletter December 2021

165 East 2200 North, North Logan, UT 84341

Christmas Ideas using Food Storage

Over the past year several people have shared with us how they use food storage for Christmas gifts. One of the first I heard about was a … >>Click Here for More<<

Brigham City South Stake Welfare / Self Reliance Committee Members

Name	Specialty
David Bay	Chairman of Committee
Mark Willis	Mental / Emotional Support
Katy Willis	Mental / Emotional Support
Randy Petersen	Mental / Emotional Support
Shanda Petersen	Mental / Emotional Support
Richie Orton	Employment Specialist
Scott Nelson	Finance Specialist
Susan Williams	Education Specialist
Shane Richards	Gardening -/ Production Specialist
Bonnie Campbell	Child Disability Specialist
Jim Buchanan	Emergency Preparedness
Sherry Christensen	Temporal Welfare and Self-Reliance Specialist
Kim Brewer	Family Preparedness

Is It Time To Prepare Yet?

The trees in front of the Stake Center have lost almost all their leaves. Just a week ago today as I walked to an early morning meeting, I noticed that most of the leaves were still on the trees. Later that same day I noticed the carpet of leaves on the grass and the sidewalk. By this morning there were only a few leaves left in the trees. I have a front row seat from my kitchen window to watch the annual dumping of leaves at the Stake Center. >>Click Here for More<<

Preparedness: Do You Have Your Lamp Ready?

In the scriptures (Matthew 25:1-13) we read the parable of the 10 virgins. 5 were ready, 5 were not. Five made sure that they had not just enough oil for their lamps in the moment, but they also made sure that they had extra for when they needed it. 5 others put just enough oil in their lamps, perhaps just the exact minimum. As a child I struggled with this parable. Why couldn’t they just share? As an adult looking at this scripture I see two different applications, one being in regards to physical preparedness and one in regards to spiritual. >>Click Here for More<<

Stress and Anxiety

About 10 years ago, I first met with a therapist to work on my mental health and to have intervention to avoid taking further steps towards divorce. I was given the instruction to not make any major life changes that I could hold off on making so that my decisions could be more intentional, productive, and sound minded. >>Click Here for More<<

Ensign College – Another Higher Education Resource

Ensign College in Salt Lake City is an institution of higher education founded and sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. You may know the school by its former name of LDS Business College. The name was changed to Ensign College in 2020.   >>Click Here for More<<

Phishing – Not as fun as fishing

What would you do if a suspicious stranger came up to you on the street and tried to lure you down a dark alley?  You would probably sense danger and either run away or call for help.

But what if the stranger approached you through email? You might feel safer and click on the link or open the attachment.  But it’s a trap. >>Click Here for More<<

If Ye are Prepared Ye Shall Not Fear

Video to assist you in learning some principles of preparedness relative to gathering your food and non-food storage items. We will call these principles of preparedness – Prep Steps. Do them in wisdom and in order. As we follow these steps and the counsel of the prophets, we will be prepared for the future. And as promised, we need not fear. >>Click Here for More<<

Employment Corner

If you or someone you minister to needs employment or improved employment, try the following steps. >>Click Here for More<<

Logan Home Storage Center – October 2021, Newsletter

165 East 2200 North, North Logan, UT 84341

Inspirational Thought 

President Nelson said in his talk “Hear Him” in April 2020 Conference, “As we seek to be disciples of Jesus Christ, our efforts to hear Him need to be ever more intentional. It takes conscious and consistent effort to fill our daily lives with His words, His teachings, His truths.” >>Click Here for More<<

Brigham City South Stake Welfare / Self Reliance Committee Members

Name	Specialty
David Bay	Chairman of Committee
Mark Willis	Mental / Emotional Support
Katy Willis	Mental / Emotional Support
Randy Petersen	Mental / Emotional Support
Shanda Petersen	Mental / Emotional Support
Richie Orton	Employment Specialist
Scott Nelson	Finance Specialist
Susan Williams	Education Specialist
Shane Richards	Gardening -/ Production Specialist
Bonnie Campbell	Child Disability Specialist
Jim Buchanan	Emergency Preparedness
Sherry Christensen	Temporal Welfare and Self-Reliance Specialist
Kim Brewer	Family Preparedness

Now is the time to prepare for those things that are to come

Our vegetable garden has run its course. Yesterday Coleen and I removed some of the plants that have done a great job bearing fruit. We removed bean vines from the trellises as we picked the last crop of green beans. These vines were productive enough to allow us to fill all our available pint jars with canned green beans. The weather is cooling and moving from summer into autumn. Not long from now, nothing will be growing in our vegetable patch.
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Why healthy self-talk matters

This month I listened to a powerful podcast that invited me to put pieces of my life together in ways that I hadn’t seen before so that I could more powerfully answer the question, “Who am I.”
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Employment Corner

If you or someone you minister to needs employment or improved employment, try the following steps. >>Click Here for More<<

Logan Home Storage Center September 2021 Newsletter

165 East 2200 North, North Logan, UT 84341

Inspirational Thought 

Procrastination as defined by the dictionary is, “to put off intentionally the doing of something that should be done. >>Click Here for More<<

Brigham City South Stake Welfare / Self Reliance Committee Members

Name	Specialty
Chris Forsyth	Stake Presidency
David Bay	Chairman of Committee
Mark Willis	Mental / Emotional Support
Katy Willis	Mental / Emotional Support
Randy Petersen	Mental / Emotional Support
Shanda Petersen	Mental / Emotional Support
Richie Orton	Employment Specialist
Scott Nelson	Finance Specialist
Susan Williams	Education Specialist
Shane Richards	Gardening -/ Production Specialist
Bonnie Campbell	Child Disability Specialist
Jim Buchanan	Emergency Preparedness

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Raining Blessings or Challenges?

It rained this week! This summer the state of Utah has been struggling with a drought. This last week we had good heavy rain at just about an ideal rate, not too little and not too much, although for some the storms brought flooding and water damage. What fascinated me was the different responses of people to the stormy weather. >>Click Here for More<<

Life without Shame Filters

This month I reviewed a Ted Talk by Psychologist Guy Winch titled “Why we all need to practice emotional first aid” where he shares examples of how once we become convinced of something it can be very difficult to be open to something new or other changes in our minds. >>Click Here for More<<

It’s Not Too Late…Until It Is.

In His parable of the wise and foolish virgins (Matthew 25:1-13 the Savior illustrates with wise virgins the importance of preparing in advance and with the foolish virgins that one can be “too late”. He then concludes with the admonition in verse 13 to “Watch therefore, for ye know not the day nor the hour wherein the Son of Man cometh.” I believe this can be applied to other things also. We don’t know when (fill in the undesirable event here) will happen. >>Click Here for More<<

You’re Invited to Become Self-Reliant

What would you like to change in your life? Do you wish you could earn more or learn new work and life skills?

The Lord wants to help you improve your ability to provide for yourself and your family. Take the first step to self-reliance by attending a My Path Experience. >>Click Here for More<<

BYU Pathway

BYU-Pathway Worldwide was organized to specifically meet the needs of online students, BYU-Pathway provides access to low-cost, spiritually-based online certificates and degrees that are awarded through BYU-Idaho and Ensign College (formally LDS Business College). >>Click Here for More<<

Coming SOON – for all Stake Relief Society Sisters:

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Employment Corner

If you or someone you minister to needs employment or improved employment, try the following steps. >>Click Here for More<<

Logan Home Storage Center August 2021 Newsletter

165 East 2200 North, North Logan, UT 84341

Inspirational Thought 

We hope each of you will prayerfully seek the direction of the Holy Ghost as to how to … evaluate their home storage program and where needed supplement what they already have or begin a home storage program >>Click Here for More<<