Quilt “Kits” available

In order to move the work along and to offer more people the opportunity to participate, we are now offering Quilt Kits that can be checked out to Relief Society presidencies or Stake/Ward Humanitarian leaders. These kits have precut blocks that need to be sewn together along with the fabric for backs. Batting will need to be donated. The kits may be checked out and should be returned within three weeks as a completed quilt. Until we have sufficient quantities, for the time being, we will check out one kit at a time per ward. Please call in advance (702-649-8191, ex.134, T/W/Th. 10am – 4 pm), to make sure we have some kits available.

These kits are simple and are perfect for inexperienced quilters.

The Shade Tree shelter, here in Las Vegas, is the only 24-hour accessible shelter designed specifically to meet the needs of women and children in Southern Nevada. During the last year alone The Shade Tree provided over 80,000 nights of shelter, and the daytime shelter programs served an additional 17,000 plus women and children.

The Shade Tree was mentioned in our newsletter a few months ago and is again requesting donations in the form of;

Women's grooming, hair care and hygiene items, women's sweat pants/shirts/hoodies (S-3X), underwear (5-11), wht. socks, P.J.'s, tennis shoes(5-10) and shower shoes.

Children's P.J.'s, clothing, toys and diapers. Pedialyte, baby (soy) formula. Canned soups, chili, vegetables and fruit.

Towels, blankets and twin sheets. Trash bags, paper towels, toilet paper,

Laundry soap, bleach, Windex, Pinesol, Simple Green and Lysol. Pet food and K-litter are also welcome.

Paper/styro goods like plates, cups, napkins, zip-lock bags, etc. are also needed.

Donations may be dropped off to the Humanitarian Service Room or directly to the Shade Tree.

Relief for Tsunami Victims

Within hours, local priesthood and Relief Society leaders were on the ground delivering assistance to victims of the tsunami inundating coastal regions of Samoan Islands on Tuesday Sept. 29.

A Church-chartered aircraft filled with 75 tons of relief supplies took off from the Salt Lake City Airport and arrived in Western Samoa, that same day. By mid-day Wednesday, folks who continued to endure the disaster were able to enjoy a welcome meal and a fresh change of clothing, from items brought in by the emergency airlift.

The bulk of the shipment consisted of essential provisions needed by victims who were, in some instances, left with nothing besides the clothes on their backs: food, hygiene items, clothing, bedding, mosquito nets, wheelchairs and crutches.

"The donations of our members, be it in money or goods, are what makes these relief items possible," said Elder Hamula of the Area Presidency.

From Elder Quentin L. Cook

“My heart rejoices as I observe the Saints all over the Church doing everything they can to provide Christ like service wherever there is a need. Because of member contributions, the Church can quietly and quickly, without fanfare, respond to needs all over the world. The Church is already responding to the natural disasters in the Philippines, the Pacific Islands, and Indonesia.

Last year our members responded to Hurricane Gustav. The Church worked closely with a humanitarian organization led by Martin Luther King III. Mr. King subsequently visited Salt Lake City and said: “I originally came to express my appreciation to the Church for their humanitarian support, but I quickly learned that the essence of who you are is so much deeper and (more) profound. Between the Humanitarian Center, Welfare Square, and the temple open house, I now have a greater appreciation for why you do what you do.”

In all of our stewardship efforts, we follow Jesus Christ. We try to emulate what He has asked us to do, both by His teachings and His example. With all our hearts we express our appreciation to the membership of the Church for their generous contributions and Christ like service.

Isaiah, speaking of the fast and feeding the hungry and clothing the naked, in touching language promised, “Then shalt thou call, and the Lord shall answer.” . . . “And if thou draw out thy soul to the hungry, and satisfy the afflicted soul; . . . the Lord shall guide thee continually, . . . and thou shalt be like . . . a spring of water, whose waters fail not. . . . [And] thou shalt raise up the foundations of many generations.”