Moroni's Quest packing list

This is just in case your little Quester's list happens to be mysteriously missing - like almost every pair of socks they own :)

MORONI’S QUEST - 2016 

TRUE AT ALL TIMES

GENERAL CHECKLIST 
Costume:

• All participants arrive in and stay in Moroni’s Quest costumes the entire time of Moroni’s Quest. (Well, except when you’re sleeping!)
• Each participant will need at least 2 “Book of Mormon-style” costumes. You may be able to borrow these from people who’ve previously attended. Also check the costume area of second- hand stores and the internet for ideas)
  Note that we’ll be running, leaping, sitting, and walking in these outfits. “Durable and roomy” are good things to keep in mind. If you need assistance locating or creating your costumes, please speak to your ward leaders well in advance of Moroni’s Quest. Help is available!
  
• Please bring a simple scarf-type head covering to protect yourself from the sun. (NO baseball caps.) While a headband/blindfold will be provided, this simple scarf-type covering could also be used as a blindfold during other activities. (Think: bandana that can also serve as a headband/blindfold.)
  
• Remember that the foothills can experience sudden changes in weather. Please prepare for this! (Think: rain, chilly nights, being outside all day, etc.)
  
• Participants should wear shorts under their costumes (or leggings, or sweatpants). We’ll be sitting on the ground and very active at times. Sweatpants may be particularly helpful when it gets cooler in the evenings.
  
• Good walking shoes are a must. Do not start Moroni’s Quest with a new pair of shoes! Once we reach the main site, sturdy sandals may be fine.
  
• Each participant will need a satchel. It should be comfortable to wear, sturdy, and big enough to hold a copy of The Book of Mormon and a small journal (both of which will be provided), pencils, a water bottle, etc.
  
  Camping gear:
  Review with your youth what to bring and how to properly pack it.
  

- warm sleeping bag ground sheet
- air mattress/foam pillow
- extra blanket/fireside blanket

- plate, bowl, knife, fork, spoon, heatproof cup and water bottle (labelled)
- mesh bag to hold eating utensils (will be used to dry dishes)
- camp chair (for use in Ward Camp)

Clothing and Personal Hygiene Checklist:

2 pairs of comfortable shoes

2 “Book of Mormon-style” costumes – knee-length

satchel

modest shorts/leggings/sweatpants to go underneath

scarf-type head-covering

t-shirts (short and long) to wear under costume

underwear and socks for 4 days (extra socks may be a good idea)

pajamas

warm coat and toque

rain gear/poncho/small umbrella (mud boots if rain is forecast) flashlight/headlamp 

small garbage bag or laundry bag for dirty clothing

toothbrush/toothpaste, comb
other personal hygiene items
deodorant
soap, shampoo, towel, washcloth
disposable washcloths for personal hygiene
sunscreen
lip balm
insect repellant
hand sanitizer
necessary medications (please advise ward leaders of this)
water bottle

What NOT to bring: 
DO NOT BRING: Knives, hatchets, cell phones, iPods or ANY other electronic devices (youth & adults). DO NOT BRING: Food of ANY kind. All food, including snacks will be provided. Also, NO food in your tent area. Ward leaders will be instructed in bear safety and we ask that all participants comply!
Packing and transporting gear:
All sleeping and camping gear, along with items that are not necessary on the trail during the first day of Moroni’s Quest, are to be packed in durable bags that are well-marked with your name and ward. Regular garbage bags tend not to survive.
Participants’ personal gear will be packed in ward trailers and delivered to the ward site by the camp directors. (Tribe leaders and Moroni’s Quest committee members will be handled separately.)
DO NOT place any breakable items in your bags. (Full disclosure: They will not be handled with care.)
Hiking gear for first day:
Items you may need on the hike into our Moroni’s Quest site can be packed in a durable backpack or bag. These will be transported by tribe members on a travois and pulled along the trail. As there will be creek crossings, you may wish to bring a change in footwear (ie. sandals) for the crossings. Also, make sure you have your water bottle (preferably filled).
Ensure that all of your personal belongings are clearly labeled with your name! Unclaimed items after Moroni’s Quest can be purchased at the Bargain Barn.

Little Mermaid

Come see our ward members this week in 

Community Theatre's presentation of:

The Little Mermaid 

Darice & Justys Conrad - Mermaid sisters of Ariel

Luke Creed - Nemo

Erica Burt - at the piano & on stage as the chef

Karen Rowe - makeup

Amber Creed - orchestra

In a magical kingdom beneath the sea, the beautiful young mermaid Ariel longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above.
Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen's most beloved stories and the classic animated film, Disney's The Little Mermaid is a hauntingly beautiful love story for the ages.  This fishy fable will capture your heart with its irresistible songs including "Under the Sea", "Kiss the Girl", and "Part of Your World."
Ariel, King Triton's youngest daughter, wishes to pursue the human Prince Eric in the world above and bargains with the evil sea witch, Ursula, to trade her tail for legs. But the bargain is not what it seems and Ariel needs the help of her colorful friends Flounder the fish, Scuttle the seagull, and Sebastian the crab to restore order under the sea.

Showtimes: April 28 - May 7, 2016

Cardston Civic Center

Doors open at 7:00pm - Performance at 7:30pm on Weekdays.
Doors open at 6:00pm - Performance at 6:30pm on Saturdays.

Tickets go on sale April 18, 2016.  Contact the Box Office at 403-653-4944 for ticket information.

Stake Conference May 14th - 15th

Stake Conference May 14-15

Saturday 7 - 9 pm Adult Session - Stake Centre

Sunday 8 - 9 am Youth Session - Temple Street Chapel

Sunday 10 - 12 pm General Session - Stake Centre

In preparation for the conference please read and ponder the following General Conference Talks:

·      A Summer With Great Aunt Rose by President Dieter F. Uchtdorf Oct 2015

·      Celestial Marriage by President Russell M. Nelson Oct 2008

·      Shipshape and Bristol Fashion:  Be Temple Worthy in Good Times and Bad Times by Elder Quentin L Cook Oct 2015

Oh it is Wonderful...

Wonder Boxes!

Keep Hot foods Hot and Cold foods Cold

·     RS homemaking night 

·     April 14th at 7pm

·     at the church

·     You need to bring 3 yards of 100% cotton material per box.

·     Filler beads will be provided at $6/wonder box (that's right ... practically free!)

·     Bring a sewing machine if you can.

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·     from http://www.iwillprepare.com/cooking_files/Wonder_Box.htm:

·     The major benefit of the Wonder Box is to reduce the fuel you need to cook your meals. By simply bringing your food to boiling temperature for 3 minutes (15 minutes for beans) and then turning off the heat and quickly placing the pot in the Wonder Box. [The important point is to make sure that the food is at boiling temperature throughout, so large pieces of meat may need to be cubed or make sure you give it time to heat thoroughly]. The heat already in your food, combined with the insulation of the Wonder Box, will allow your meal to keep cooking “at safe cooking temperatures” for hours. Remember, the less space there is around the pot, the less heat will be lost.

 
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·     What kind of meals can you cook in a Wonder Box? Most meals that you would cook in a Crock Pot. Meals that simmer in liquid. Rice, Chili, Stews, Soups, etc…  Your food should be entirely covered with liquid, so if you are cooking a whole chicken or a roast, make sure the food is completely covered. With a little creativity, even other foods can be cooked in the Wonder Box. For example, a few whole potatoes in an oven cooking bag placed in a pot of water brought to a boil, will cook without being water logged. The Wonder Box is a slow cooker, Rice will take about an hour, a whole chicken in 3-4 hours. Tip: cook your breakfast and lunch at the same time using the same coals. By Lunch time, your meal will be ready. You can’t burn food in a Wonder Box. As long as your food stays over 160º F, Your food can cook all day. One source recommended not using your Wonder Box while it is sitting on metal as it may some of the heat through the bottom.

·     The Wonder Box can be washed using hot water and soap and dried on a clothes line.