March 2013
Dear Ward Members:
The First Presidency of the church has said: “Our Heavenly Father created this beautiful
earth, with all its abundance, for our benefit and use. His purpose is to provide for our needs as we
walk in faith and obedience. He has
lovingly commanded us to “prepare every needful thing” (D & C 109:8) so that should adversity
come, we may care for ourselves and our neighbors and support bishops as they
care for others.” I am very interested
in getting my family better prepared and helping you to be prepared also. Being prepared brings peace. “If ye are prepared, ye shall not fear” ( D
& C 38:30 )” and He has promised to
help us as we try to obey His commandments.
“I will go and do the things which the Lord hath commanded for I know
that the Lord giveth no commandment unto the children of men save He shall
prepare a way for them that they may accomplish the thing which he commandeth
them.
( 1 Nephi 3:7)
So let's BEGIN our
“MISSION POSSIBLE!” Your assignment for the month of March if you choose to accept:
·
Get a jump on spring cleaning and clean out your
food storage area. Throw away anything
that needs to be discarded …..including too-old fruit. Wash the jars and get them ready for this
year's harvest..
·
Take inventory.......involve the children and
youth. Let them count cans and make
lists of exactly what you have.
·
Each time you go grocery shopping let each child choose a food storage item
of THEIR choice (perhaps instead of a
treat) and watch their excitement grow as they get to contribute to this
important family project.
·
Take advantage of the case lot sales currently
going on.
·
Plan ahead for April..... during General Conference weekend (April 6 & 7) clean out your 72 hr kits, change out
clothes, food etc.
·
AND..... as the snow melts it is time to get
garden plots ready for planting. (Or if
you don't have a garden PLOT how about some garden POTS?) Can't you just taste those great Utah home
grown tomatoes? )
Let's get started.
Let's obey. Let's get prepared!
Love,
Penny Belton
North Ogden 3rd Ward Food Storage Specialist
Questions or need help?
Call (801)644-5053 or email gpbelton@gmail.com
