last night we had our relief society birthday celebration at the chapel. i am blown away over and over at the amount of effort that goes into preparing these activities as i participate in setting up. this was no exception... our additional meetings co-ordinator had thought of everything and it was a super fun night.
our cultural hall was set up for an informal high tea celebration with vintage china... all sisters who attended brought along a plate of food to share while we provided drinks (crock pot hot chocolate - [recipe here], herbal teas and water bottles with the rs logo. above and beyond around here... haha)
i spoke briefly as we began the evening, of my love for this wonderful worldwide womens organisation. when the relief society was founded in 1842, it was because a need was seen, it was a chance for the women of nauvoo to offer relief, to build up others around them and to be there for each other. i am constantly blown away even in our little corner of the world, with stories of women right here caring for each other, with no thought of reward. it's truly something amazing to be a part of. when emma smith was made the president of the society, she began with the words, "sisters, we are going to do something extraordinary." we still do to this day!
we then watched this short video from youtube, entitled "something extraordinary" before the fun began!
we had fun and games galore as the night went on, including a designated photobooth area, minute to win it games (trying to slide an oreo from your forehead into your mouth, pull all the tissues from a tissue box, stack some metal nuts with a straw, move m&ms from one bowl to another with a straw and who could blow the biggest bubblegum bubble, they were hilarious!) and a round of speed friendshipping (questions below, also hilarious), with two people moving each time from table to table so that less mobile sisters were able to remain seated.
and last but not least, much to my amusement, our additional meetings co-ordinator had actually gone ahead with her joke of the evening, we played "pin the pearl earring on the relief society president. please have a laugh at the below photo of me trying to pin an earring on myself.
honestly, look at this, so much effort... everything was just so.
little relief society decorated cupcakes...
and a beautifully decorated white mudcake, which we will be passing around during sundays lesson. i am sure it will keep the sisters happy...
it was an amazing evening... i am so blessed to be a part of something so wonderful. ♥
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