24/08/2026
Last August 15, the Los Baños Ward gathered for a meaningful and engaging 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 focused on food preservation and emergency preparedness.
𝐒𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐳 𝐀𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐧 𝐏𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐟𝐥𝐨𝐫, Relief Society President, opened the program by reminding members of the importance of being prepared, especially during this rainy season when emergencies can occur unexpectedly. She emphasized the value of having a 𝟕𝟐-𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐤𝐢𝐭 and ensuring that every family has essential supplies ready in case of an emergency. Her message encouraged members to take preparedness seriously and make it a regular part of caring for their families.
𝐒𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐞 𝐁𝐮𝐞𝐧𝐚 𝐀𝐠𝐮𝐚 𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐝𝐨, a culinary graduate and chef, followed with a discussion on 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. She demonstrated how to make jams and showcased 𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐠𝐮𝐚𝐯𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐩𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐲 𝐣𝐚𝐦𝐬. The discussion highlighted how preserved food can be useful during emergencies while also providing opportunities for small businesses that can help members become more self-reliant.
A question-and-answer portion followed, where members asked about different food preservation methods. Members learned that various food can be preserved through pickling, making jams, and bottling. Jam sandwiches were also distributed during the latter part of the program, allowing members to taste the jams as part of the refreshments.
The ward then enjoyed a series of games that encouraged teamwork and synchronization among the groups. The activities brought laughter, connection, and opportunities for members to bond with one another.
Following the games, 𝐒𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐥 𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞, a registered nurse, and 𝐁𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐆𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐝 𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞 a Red Cross certified first-aider, NGO Volunteer Rescuer, and Elders Quorum President, discussed 𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐜 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐢𝐝 and how to respond to common emergencies such as nosebleeds, choking, burns, and other injuries.
They addressed common misconceptions about first aid and demonstrated the proper procedure for 𝐂𝐏𝐑 (cardiopulmonary resuscitation). The session also covered 𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐞𝐯𝐚𝐜𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐬, 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐢𝐝 𝐤𝐢𝐭𝐬, 𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐠𝐨-𝐛𝐚𝐠𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐋𝐨𝐬 𝐁𝐚ñ𝐨𝐬 To make the discussion more engaging, first aid kits were given as prizes to members who participated and answered questions throughout the session.
To conclude the program, 𝐁𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 𝐈𝐚𝐧 𝐏𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐨 delivered his remarks, emphasizing the importance of applying the lessons learned and 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐨𝐭𝐡 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐬 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐬. He encouraged members to continue developing practical skills that can help them respond effectively during times of need.
The ward members then happily shared a meal together, ending the afternoon with good food, meaningful conversations, and strengthened bonds.
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐬, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐚𝐥𝐬𝐨 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐥𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞, 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝.
“....𝑰𝒇 𝒚𝒆 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝒚𝒆 𝒔𝒉𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒇𝒆𝒂𝒓.” — 𝑫𝒐𝒄𝒕𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒆 & 𝑪𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒏𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒔 38:30
