December 1, 2013
Volume 1, Issue 1
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Emergency Prep Article President’s Message
Provident Living Recipe Communications – Lifeline to News
Stake Wisdom Steps to Preparedness
Announcements/Sources of Information How Prepared are You?
Emergency Prep Article
By President Sherry Peterson
My dear brothers and sisters, this newsletter will be one of our stakes many resources to educate, encourage and inform our members about emergency preparedness. Over the past three years we have implemented monthly Provident Living Classes, Stake Bulk Food Buying and the “Power of Three” programs which have been under the direction of Holly Payne the Stake Relief Society Emergency Preparedness Specialist. Through Holly’s efforts I feel we have brought preparedness to a new level and awareness which was needed in our stake. As we look forward to 2014 we will be working closely with the Priesthood and continue to elevate our education and training by adding a quarterly emergency preparedness training session. It is my hope that in the coming years that we will continue to enlighten our members about the importance of being prepared for physical, financial and personal emergencies.
Anyone may submit an article or question to be considered for inclusion in future editions. You may send articles, questions, and feedback to www.HBNoilinmylamp@gmail.com. An electronic version of this email is coming soon.
President’s Message
The Lord commands us to be prepared in all things. Nephi states in the Book of Mormon "the Lord giveth no commandments unto the children of men save he shall prepare a way for them that they may accomplish the thing which he commandeth them". So it is with our emergency preparedness. We should, as prophets have counseled us, be spiritually and physically prepared. When prepared, we enjoy peace as the Lord provides the means for us to keep his commandments.Elder Richard Maynes said in the Sunday afternoon Conference session, “Being spiritually prepared means we have developed spiritual stamina or strength. We will consistently choose the right. We will become immovable in our desire and ability to live the gospel. As an anonymous author once said, “You must become the rock the river cannot wash away.”
Provident Living Recipe
By Holly Payne
A basic recipe is 2/3 cup magic mix to 1 cup water. Heat on low and whisk to blend and thicken. Then add cheese or other seasonings as desired. See http://hbnfoodstorage.blogspot.com/ for suggested uses.
Contributed by Tammy Ravston
Communications – Lifeline to News
By Brandt Peterson
My dear brothers and sisters, the last thing we want to happen is an emergency situation that will upend out lives and families. Even though it is the last thing we would want to happen it should be the first thing on our minds that if, such a catastrophe should occur, that we are as prepared as possible. If something does happen, it won’t happen when our family and friends are together. We will probably be spread out across the city or county; at school or at work, but not together. On a normal day we have all of the luxuries: our cell phones and texting, our televisions and our radios.
Recently the Ladera Ranch area had a major power outage – they lost ALL cell service and power to their homes – that was a small event. Are you and your family prepared to handle the same thing for a day or a week or month?
Stake Wisdom
By Holly Payne
Family Home Evening Ideas
Devise and practice evacuation plan for your home.
Try cooking 3 to 6 meals without going to the store
Put together grab-n-go bags for each family member allowing everyone to help chose personal items (clothes, comfort toy etc)
Announcements
Provident Living Class will return Jan 2014 with new classes
Bulk Buying Program will return early in 2014.
Newsletter articles and questions are due Dec 15
Step by Step to Preparedness
By Holly Payne
Christmas is a great time to consider gifts of time and preparation.
Put together a Grab-n-Go kit for the office, school, car or dorm.
Make some make-a-mix recipes for friends
Offer to help with inventory of food and supplies for a friend
Make scanned copies of important papers for your parents
Honeyville Farms http://honeyville.com/
Earthquake Management http://www.earthquake-management.com/
Emergency Essentials http://beprepared.com/#default
http://hbnfoodstorage.blogspot.com/
LDS Em Prep Manual https://www.ldsavow.com/PrepManualGeneral.html
Emergency Prep Supplies & Info
Honeyville Farms http://honeyville.com/
Earthquake Management http://www.earthquake-management.com/
Emergency Essentials http://beprepared.com/#default
http://hbnfoodstorage.blogspot.com/
LDS Em Prep Manual https://www.ldsavow.com/PrepManualGeneral.html
TO VIEW THE ENTIRE NEWSLETTER SEND YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS TO
www.HBNoilinmylamp@gmail.com
Volume 1, Issue 1
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Emergency Prep Article President’s Message
Provident Living Recipe Communications – Lifeline to News
Stake Wisdom Steps to Preparedness
Announcements/Sources of Information How Prepared are You?
Emergency Prep Article
By President Sherry Peterson
My dear brothers and sisters, this newsletter will be one of our stakes many resources to educate, encourage and inform our members about emergency preparedness. Over the past three years we have implemented monthly Provident Living Classes, Stake Bulk Food Buying and the “Power of Three” programs which have been under the direction of Holly Payne the Stake Relief Society Emergency Preparedness Specialist. Through Holly’s efforts I feel we have brought preparedness to a new level and awareness which was needed in our stake. As we look forward to 2014 we will be working closely with the Priesthood and continue to elevate our education and training by adding a quarterly emergency preparedness training session. It is my hope that in the coming years that we will continue to enlighten our members about the importance of being prepared for physical, financial and personal emergencies.
Anyone may submit an article or question to be considered for inclusion in future editions. You may send articles, questions, and feedback to www.HBNoilinmylamp@gmail.com. An electronic version of this email is coming soon.
President’s Message
The Lord commands us to be prepared in all things. Nephi states in the Book of Mormon "the Lord giveth no commandments unto the children of men save he shall prepare a way for them that they may accomplish the thing which he commandeth them". So it is with our emergency preparedness. We should, as prophets have counseled us, be spiritually and physically prepared. When prepared, we enjoy peace as the Lord provides the means for us to keep his commandments.Elder Richard Maynes said in the Sunday afternoon Conference session, “Being spiritually prepared means we have developed spiritual stamina or strength. We will consistently choose the right. We will become immovable in our desire and ability to live the gospel. As an anonymous author once said, “You must become the rock the river cannot wash away.”
Provident Living Recipe
By Holly Payne
A basic recipe is 2/3 cup magic mix to 1 cup water. Heat on low and whisk to blend and thicken. Then add cheese or other seasonings as desired. See http://hbnfoodstorage.blogspot.com/ for suggested uses.
Contributed by Tammy Ravston
Communications – Lifeline to News
By Brandt Peterson
My dear brothers and sisters, the last thing we want to happen is an emergency situation that will upend out lives and families. Even though it is the last thing we would want to happen it should be the first thing on our minds that if, such a catastrophe should occur, that we are as prepared as possible. If something does happen, it won’t happen when our family and friends are together. We will probably be spread out across the city or county; at school or at work, but not together. On a normal day we have all of the luxuries: our cell phones and texting, our televisions and our radios.
Recently the Ladera Ranch area had a major power outage – they lost ALL cell service and power to their homes – that was a small event. Are you and your family prepared to handle the same thing for a day or a week or month?
Stake Wisdom
By Holly Payne
Family Home Evening Ideas
Devise and practice evacuation plan for your home.
Try cooking 3 to 6 meals without going to the store
Put together grab-n-go bags for each family member allowing everyone to help chose personal items (clothes, comfort toy etc)
Announcements
Provident Living Class will return Jan 2014 with new classes
Bulk Buying Program will return early in 2014.
Newsletter articles and questions are due Dec 15
Step by Step to Preparedness
By Holly Payne
Christmas is a great time to consider gifts of time and preparation.
Put together a Grab-n-Go kit for the office, school, car or dorm.
Make some make-a-mix recipes for friends
Offer to help with inventory of food and supplies for a friend
Make scanned copies of important papers for your parents
Honeyville Farms http://honeyville.com/
Earthquake Management http://www.earthquake-management.com/
Emergency Essentials http://beprepared.com/#default
http://hbnfoodstorage.blogspot.com/
LDS Em Prep Manual https://www.ldsavow.com/PrepManualGeneral.html
Emergency Prep Supplies & Info
Honeyville Farms http://honeyville.com/
Earthquake Management http://www.earthquake-management.com/
Emergency Essentials http://beprepared.com/#default
http://hbnfoodstorage.blogspot.com/
LDS Em Prep Manual https://www.ldsavow.com/PrepManualGeneral.html
General Preparedness Survey – Part 1
The intent
of this survey is to give you a quick sense of where your preparedness may be
improved. Circle the answer that best describes you. Not all questions will apply to you. No One is expected to score 100%!!
FOOD - For
every member of my family, I have at least:
· Canned Food:
o
None <15
Days 30 Days 90 Days 1 Year+
· Dehydrated/Freeze Dried Food:
o
None <15 days 30 Days 90 Days 1
Year+
· MRE/ready to eat meals:
o
None 3 days 7 days 15
Days 30 Days +
· Stocked Refrigerator and Freezer:
o
None 3 days 7 days 15
Days 30 Days +
· I regularly rotate my food:
o
Always regularly seldom food expires?
· I have a way to cook my food without
any utility power or Natural Gas:
o
Camp stove BBQ grill butane burner other
SPIRITUAL
· I have personal prayer:
o
Daily often rarely seldom
· I have personal scripture study:
o
Daily often rarely seldom
· I participate in Family prayer:
o
Daily often rarely seldom
· I participate in Family scripture
study:
o
Daily often rarely seldom
· I participate in Family Home
Evening:
o
Weekly often rarely seldom
· I attend my church:
o
Weekly often rarely seldom
TRANSPORTATION
· My vehicle fuel tank is
currently:
o
Near Empty 1/4 1/2 3/4 Full.
· I have a fire extinguisher in my
car and know how to use it:
o
Yes No.
· I keep a Bug Out Bag and first
aid kit in my vehicle:
o
Yes No.
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