Dear Sisters and Brothers,
Sister Camille Johnson in her April 2025 Conference Talk, “Spiritually Whole In Him”, talks about a magnificent sculpture depicting the five wise virgins recently placed on Temple Square just outside the Relief Society Building.
As the parable goes, these women were prepared to receive the Lord whenever He came. They each possessed a full store of the oil of conversion brightly burning in their lamps. I love the fact that while they are not sharing their oil but sharing their light and support one for another, shoulder to shoulder, arm in arm around each other. It reminds me of the scripture in Luke 22:32, “But I have prayed for thee, that they faith fail not: and when thou are converted, strengthen thy brethren.” As we work on our own conversion, may we look for the opportunity to strengthen our brothers and sisters in the ward and our daily activities.
Beth Ercek
Relief Society President
Applesauce Nut Bread
2 C Flour
¾ C. Sugar
3 tsp Baking Powder
1 tsp Salt
½ tsp Soda
½ tsp of Cinnamon
1 Egg Beaten
1 C of Applesauce
1 Tbsp Melted Shortening (Oil works too)
1 C. Chopped nuts (Walnuts work best)
Mix dry ingredients.
In a separate bowl, mix egg, applesauce, and shortening.
Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients until blended.
Add Nuts.
Pour into greased loaf pan.
Bake at 350’ for 40-60 minutes(depending on your oven), testing with a toothpick or knife coming out clean. Also makes great mini loaves but watch the time baking. 😊
Relief Society Presidency
Beth Ercek, President - 661-466-3878
Rachel Hunt, 1st counselor - 435-590-7598
Susan Leavitt, 2nd counselor - 435-619-6684
Audrey Edgel, Secretary - 435-463-9578