Friends, for my church I am part of wonderful organization called the Relief Society... maybe you have heard of us? Just kidding I am sure you have! Anyway, I have the opportunity to be part of the presidency. Part of my calling is being over activities. When I first was called I was quite nervous to think of activities that everyone would like. I also had quite the challenge as we were struggling getting sisters to come. I don't know what it's been but I know that Heavenly Father has blessed our ward and every activity we have done has been very successful!
Today we had a wonderful activity! I was wanting to do a service project and wanted a good outcome. As I pondered over what the theme should be, I felt as if it should be along the lines of being a super hero (since those are so big right now). So I stuck with the theme and changed it up a bit. Here is what I came up with... "S.O.U.P.E.R. Saturday". I had sign-ups for soup, salad, and rolls, and with this I passed a list of items in need for our local Family Center/Crisis Nursery. It seemed before that everyone was excited to come as the sign-up sheet was almost filled the first Sunday.
As time got closer to the activity I came up with a phrase for what "S.O.U.P.E.R." could stand for. Here is what I came up with: Become a S.O.U.P.E.R. when serving others. (Selfless, Observing, Understanding, Prayerful, Embracing, and Reliable). I think Heavenly Father was trying to teach me a lesson about serving others. So this what our whole activity was based upon.
I will be honest, I LOVE my ward! I was overwhelmed with the generous donations made by our lovely sisters. When everyone had there delicious soups, I started my little devotional I had prepared. Prior to starting, one sister came up to me and said she was so grateful that we had chosen this organization to donate to. For her job she works closely with the Family Center. She ended up taking a few minutes to go into more detail about the Family Center (which was amazing to hear her perspective!). This activity was truly successful, and I learned a great deal on becoming more SOUPER when I serve.
I kept things really simple. For our table decorations, I literally made 15 minutes before I left. I made fold cards with scriptures and such on them. That's it! I did make a handout (which is hard to read on the computer) that everyone got to take home.
Today we had a wonderful activity! I was wanting to do a service project and wanted a good outcome. As I pondered over what the theme should be, I felt as if it should be along the lines of being a super hero (since those are so big right now). So I stuck with the theme and changed it up a bit. Here is what I came up with... "S.O.U.P.E.R. Saturday". I had sign-ups for soup, salad, and rolls, and with this I passed a list of items in need for our local Family Center/Crisis Nursery. It seemed before that everyone was excited to come as the sign-up sheet was almost filled the first Sunday.
As time got closer to the activity I came up with a phrase for what "S.O.U.P.E.R." could stand for. Here is what I came up with: Become a S.O.U.P.E.R. when serving others. (Selfless, Observing, Understanding, Prayerful, Embracing, and Reliable). I think Heavenly Father was trying to teach me a lesson about serving others. So this what our whole activity was based upon.
I will be honest, I LOVE my ward! I was overwhelmed with the generous donations made by our lovely sisters. When everyone had there delicious soups, I started my little devotional I had prepared. Prior to starting, one sister came up to me and said she was so grateful that we had chosen this organization to donate to. For her job she works closely with the Family Center. She ended up taking a few minutes to go into more detail about the Family Center (which was amazing to hear her perspective!). This activity was truly successful, and I learned a great deal on becoming more SOUPER when I serve.
I kept things really simple. For our table decorations, I literally made 15 minutes before I left. I made fold cards with scriptures and such on them. That's it! I did make a handout (which is hard to read on the computer) that everyone got to take home.
My ward is awesome!!!
Let's all strive to become "SOUPER" when we serve others!
Remember to Go Forth and Do!
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