Relief Society Celebrates The Plentiful Life

On Wednesday, November 11, the sisters of the Bloomington 7th Ward Relief Society gathered for dinner and a program to usher in the holiday season. The hall was beautifully decorated for an evening focusing on how to have and enjoy "The Plentiful Life." The food was a holiday feast fit for a queen! Each table sparkled with fine china, silver and stemware on loan from sisters in the ward. The sumptuous meal featured Cornish game hens with orange glaze, creamed green beans, sweetened yams, cranberry salad and pumpkin pie, all served by the young women of the Bloomington 7th Ward.
　

The program included prelude and dinner music by Billie Clinger with the "Star Spangled Banner" sung a cappella by Bill Hobson in honor of America's veterans. Special recognition was given to Barbara Schaerrer and Sherolyn Pederson, who were recently released as President and counselor in the Bloomington 7th Ward Relief Society. Each was presented with a Relief Society necklace by President Mary K. Temple.

The program focused on the various aspects of "The Plentiful Life" in music and the spoken word. Those who participated included Ellen Sorensen on the subject of "Appreciate." Debbie Harrison addressed the need to "Assist." Roma Goldhardt spoke on the topic of "Attitude." Barbara Schaerrer reminded the sisters of the need to "Aim." Lois Baker encouraged appropriate "Association." Tina Forsyth performed her original musical composition entitled "Hannah" written in honor of her great grandmother and the things they have in common. Mary Jean Carson spoke of the need to "Align." Diane Miller encouraged sisters to take "Action" in the important things in life. Stephanie Bangerter shared her thoughts on the need to "Avoid" while Ruth Graf reminded sisters of the importance of "Adapting." Mary K. Temple concluded the outstanding evening with thoughts on "Always."

Thanks to Jill Jones, a counselor in the Relief Society presidency, for all her hard work organizing this exceptional event, to Jeannine Smith who headed up the dinner committee and to everyone who helped make this a memorable evening.