Map of USA

The Family History Center has a 4’ x 6’ map of the United States that we would like to donate to someone. It’s in good condition and could be a lovely, educational wall decoration for the bedroom of one of your children. Contact Wanda Franklin.

If you need a blender ...

We have a blender free to a good home. It is a basic blender we do not need so if anyone can use it let me know.

For more information, please, contact sister Marilee Clay.

Book Study #2 Sneak Peek :-)

Dear Sisters:

Our very first book study in February was a great success. We had close to 20 sisters who have read the book called "Continuing Atonement" and there are few who are reading it thanks to those who have finished the book and were willing to share it with those who were interested to read it.

We would like to announce the next book study which will be in April (the date and place will be announced soon) and here is a book which few of you recommended to RS Presidency for the next book study. We have felt it would be a great read and many of you might be interested in the following title. The book is called "A Heart Like His: Making Space for God's Love in Your Life" by Virgina H. Pearce (President Hinckley's daughter). You may check the following website which gives more insight on the book:

http://deseretbook.com/Heart-His-Making-Space-Gods-Love-Your-Life-Virginia-H-Pearce/i/4954457

As we have mentioned before, the book study is meant to support sisters in spiritual growth and sisterhood. This meeting is not mandatory, nor will it involve everyone; just those who are looking to share thoughts and a good book!

Please, RSVP to sister Campora and let her know if you wish to participate.

Thanks, RS C2 Presidency.

Broken or Old Crayon Donations needed!

The Activity Days girls are looking for donations of old broken crayons for an upcoming activity. If you have any you'd like to donate please contact Meg Ricks or if you're at the church this Thursday evening, you can bring them to the Primary room. Thanks!

COLUMBIA 2ND WARD ACTIVITY TONIGHT!

TONIGHT! TONIGHT! TONIGHT!

Sisters;
This is a friendly reminder to you and your family of today's (February 18th) Columbia 2nd Ward Activity called "Kids Try It at Home" which takes place at 7:00pm at Church. The Young Men are in charge of the activities. They along with the YM leaders will teach us FUN ACTIVITIES FOR family home evenings. Should be a night of fun, relaxation, laughter and a simple getting together with our ward family!
No need to bring anything. We extend a special invitation to all the new families who just have moved recently into our ward. This is a great way to get to know your brothers and sisters!

Welcome!

We'd like to welcome our newest sisters who are new since January!

Kara Davis,

Helen Zundel,

Yu Jin Lee,

Nikki Jones,

and

Elizabeth VanPatten

We are so glad to have you here with us in the Columbia 2nd Relief Society!

RS Wednesday Night Feb 9th Meeting " Elements of Communication"

Ephesians 4:29:

"Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers."

Dear Sisters:
You are invited to a Relief Society Meeting next week on Wednesday, February 9 at 7:00pm at Church where we will be exploring different elements of communication! Find out how you communicate and why different communication styles may or may not work for you! We will also have some yummy chocolate treats to share
.... after all Valentines is just around the corner!!!

"Educating Ourselves About Depression"

Sisters;

The Eldersburg Relief Society is holding a meeting on February 10, 7-9pm at the Eldersburg Ward Building. It is a class entitled "Educating Ourselves About Depression". This class is for both sisters and brethren. Sister Ann Rothlisberger, a LDS Social Services Counselor, will be speaking on clinical depression (including post partum) and how to recognize when it's time to seek professional help. Sister Lorie Pierce, Eldersburg Ward Relief Society president, will be speaking from a gospel perspective on the day to day dealing with depression. Most of us will at some point in our lives encounter depression - either through experiencing it ourselves or associating with someone who is. This meeting is intended to educate - not diagnose. Should Carroll County Schools be closed that day due to inclement weather or should they close early for inclement weather - this meeting will be postponed until April 7, 7-9pm.

While we are offering a children's class for families in our ward - we are not equiped to offer that to families from other wards. I apologize if any announcement that may have been passed along through our bishops indicated differently.

Thanks! Lorie Pierce
Eldersburg Ward Relief Society President