B7 Relief Society Celebrates Christmas Around the World

In true Relief Society style, Sisters Ward, Chappell, Temple and Church - along with several dozen others - gathered for dinner and to celebrate “Christmas Around the World” on Wednesday, November 17. Under the direction of Deanne Hill (assisted by her creative committee, including Nancy Church, Leah Graham, Shirley Golding, Penny Walbom, Mary K Temple, and Pauline Smyly), the sisters enjoyed music, socializing and inspiration from speakers who shared experiences celebrating the birth of the Savior in countries outside of the United States.

Carol Stephen spoke of her time in Armenia, Shirley Golding reported on holiday festivities in the Philippines, and Luana Warner spoke of the yuletide season in Pakistan. Music was provided by Emma Warner Nelson and Janet Labrum singing holiday carols from England, France, Ireland and the United States.

Thanks to the food committee chaired by Margo Parker and including Ann Brown, Gayle Morawetz, Barbara Pinder, Elaine Tucker, Pat Chappell, Janet Labrum, Claire Cammack, Barbara Schaerrer, Nancy Church, Sherolyn Pederson, Ellen Sorensen, Patty Downen, Jeanine Smith and Marilyn Orlossy. Special thanks, as well, to Trudy Oviatt and Julie Terry for designing the invitations and to Penny Walbom for the programs.