Sunday, August 29, 2010
Hello Sisters- I wanted to send out a quick update about the can of oats that were done on Thursday. It has been brought to my attention that some of the cans didn't get sealed properly. Check your cans to be sure that they are tight and that they got reversed sealed. Not being reversed will leave a lip on the sealing lid. We will be getting the canner again so we can fix this problem. Be patient with us as we get this figured out. Look for info on sugar for September.
Sunday, August 22, 2010
Remember today is the last day to order oats. Chelsi is out of town but Andrea can take your order and checks. Also bring childrens clothing for the clothing exchange.
We were blessed today to have Cindy Kemp and her sister Rebecca play a beautiful flute and piano number for us. Music invites the Spirit and really sets the tone for a great lesson. Which today was given by Karen Wilkins. It was from the conference talk given by Elder Christofferson, "The Blessing of Scripture". Karen asked, "with all the distractions in the world, how are we to make time for scripture study?" The sisters suggested; setting aside a specific time, listen to them on CD while commuting and to also let your children see you read your scriptures so that they learn how important they are to you. Karen asked a few sisters to share their testimony and favorite scripture from the four standard works:
Thanks to all sisters that serves throughout the ward. We love you and are always in our prayers! We look forward to seeing you Thursday for the canning and clothing exchange and Saturday at the Ward BBQ!
We were blessed today to have Cindy Kemp and her sister Rebecca play a beautiful flute and piano number for us. Music invites the Spirit and really sets the tone for a great lesson. Which today was given by Karen Wilkins. It was from the conference talk given by Elder Christofferson, "The Blessing of Scripture". Karen asked, "with all the distractions in the world, how are we to make time for scripture study?" The sisters suggested; setting aside a specific time, listen to them on CD while commuting and to also let your children see you read your scriptures so that they learn how important they are to you. Karen asked a few sisters to share their testimony and favorite scripture from the four standard works:
- Niki Brady choose the Bible. She loves the examples of strong, valiant women that are found in the Old Testament. She shared a funny story about Lee making her recite this scripture during the delivery of their first child, look it up and you can get a good laugh also; it's Romans 8:18
- Rita Biggers shared her testimony of the Book of Mormon and how after just reading a bit of it knew of it's truth and committed to being baptized. She also reminded us that;You talk to God through prayer and He talks to us through the scriptures.
- Jan Thacker loves the Docterine and Covenants because it is modern day revelation. The words found in the D&C prepares us for the second coming. She finds comfort in hard times by reading D&C 122. What a great man the Prophet Joseph Smith was!
- Cindy Bailey shared with us the loves of the Pearl of Great Price that her mother passed on to her. She finds it remarkable how the scrolls that were written in Egypt from Abraham and found their way into the hands of Joseph Smith. She loves Abraham 1:16 because its message is repeated throughout the scriptures. She also reminded us that the Articles of Faith are found in The Pearl of Great Price.
Thanks to all sisters that serves throughout the ward. We love you and are always in our prayers! We look forward to seeing you Thursday for the canning and clothing exchange and Saturday at the Ward BBQ!
Sunday, August 15, 2010
Relief Society Good News Minute:
- Sheramy Tahbo's daughter Tara made the SLCC competition softball team. Congrats!!!!
- Heather Keele was thrilled to hear that her son did not need to have surgery, the antibiotics were able to clear up his problem.
- Carol Ellis' daughter Sara (who is living in the Phillipines with her husband) has been really sick, but is doing much better. She is able to eat and is gaining weight. This is a good thing as she is expecting her first baby the end of October. Carol will be flying out there to be with her, our prayers go out to both of them.
- Joyce Tulley's daughter got a job that she has been pursuing for a long time and is very happy.
Sisters I hope you are all having a great day!
First of all I want to say thank you to Brother Rochette for all he has done for our ward while he has served in the bishopric. It was with a sad but grateful heart that I raised my hand to thank you for your service. You and your family are such a great blessing to our ward. Your testimony has touched so many.
The time spent in Relief Society seems to just fly by, I believe it is due to the great teachers and lessons that they prepare for us each week. We are so grateful to have such strong sisters in our ward! Sister Houghton brought up such an important point in her lesson today that really touched me and I'm sure the other sisters as well. She taught about the organization of the latter day church and compared it to the church that Christ established in the former days. She compared the two through verses in the Bible and Book of Mormon. The point that really touched me is found in 4 Nephi chapter 1. It talks of how strong the members of the church were and the complete righteousness that they lived their lives. Then within 200 years they began to harden their hearts, become prideful and fall away this eventually led to the apostasy. Chris pointed out that we are quickly approaching that 200 year mark in our latter-day church, and questioned, "where is our heart" and devotion. Do we have the Faith to endure? This really gave some food for thought that it is sooo important to stay strong, keep Christ as our rock and foundation, and stay centered in Christ. Thank you so much for this great lesson.
First of all I want to say thank you to Brother Rochette for all he has done for our ward while he has served in the bishopric. It was with a sad but grateful heart that I raised my hand to thank you for your service. You and your family are such a great blessing to our ward. Your testimony has touched so many.
The time spent in Relief Society seems to just fly by, I believe it is due to the great teachers and lessons that they prepare for us each week. We are so grateful to have such strong sisters in our ward! Sister Houghton brought up such an important point in her lesson today that really touched me and I'm sure the other sisters as well. She taught about the organization of the latter day church and compared it to the church that Christ established in the former days. She compared the two through verses in the Bible and Book of Mormon. The point that really touched me is found in 4 Nephi chapter 1. It talks of how strong the members of the church were and the complete righteousness that they lived their lives. Then within 200 years they began to harden their hearts, become prideful and fall away this eventually led to the apostasy. Chris pointed out that we are quickly approaching that 200 year mark in our latter-day church, and questioned, "where is our heart" and devotion. Do we have the Faith to endure? This really gave some food for thought that it is sooo important to stay strong, keep Christ as our rock and foundation, and stay centered in Christ. Thank you so much for this great lesson.
Sunday, August 8, 2010
Good Afternoon Sisters
I really enjoyed The Brady family talks today. Forgiveness is such an important attribute to have and I loved the message on motherhood. We have such an important responsibility in raising our children to follow the Lord. Niki's comment on trusting in the Lord that he knows what is best for us and to look forward and not dwell on the past, it is great advice one that I am really going to focus on. And what better timing to talk about being prepared then we are focusing on building our food storage!
Our Relief Society lesson was given by Heather Keele today and was "The Lord's Covenant People". Heather reminded us how sacred covenants are because it is a promise made between God and man. God sets the terms and man agrees to accept. We made covenants at baptism, in the temple and when we take the sacrament, but Sister Keele also reminded us that there are other covenants, such as; tithing, fast offering, priesthood and home and visiting teaching. Let's try this week to think more about the covenants we have made and what they mean to us as the Lord's covenant people. Our actions are a way to show that we are keeping our covenants.
Have a great week sisters and know that you a loved and appreciated for all you do.
I really enjoyed The Brady family talks today. Forgiveness is such an important attribute to have and I loved the message on motherhood. We have such an important responsibility in raising our children to follow the Lord. Niki's comment on trusting in the Lord that he knows what is best for us and to look forward and not dwell on the past, it is great advice one that I am really going to focus on. And what better timing to talk about being prepared then we are focusing on building our food storage!
Our Relief Society lesson was given by Heather Keele today and was "The Lord's Covenant People". Heather reminded us how sacred covenants are because it is a promise made between God and man. God sets the terms and man agrees to accept. We made covenants at baptism, in the temple and when we take the sacrament, but Sister Keele also reminded us that there are other covenants, such as; tithing, fast offering, priesthood and home and visiting teaching. Let's try this week to think more about the covenants we have made and what they mean to us as the Lord's covenant people. Our actions are a way to show that we are keeping our covenants.
Have a great week sisters and know that you a loved and appreciated for all you do.
Sunday, August 1, 2010
Sunday August 1st
Hope you all are having a very good Fast Sunday. I always look forward to the testimonies that are shared and the spirit that is so strong on fast Sundays. Fasting really brings you closer to the spirit.
Sister Jolene Sherwood shared a wonderful testimony of Christ through her lesson today. Christ established his church on two great principles: Love of the Lord thy God and Love of neighbor. His forgiveness is for everyone; the righteous and the wicked. Sister Sherwood concluded her lesson with a beautiful video set to the song "His Hands" with pictures that artists have painted that depict the life of Christ. Thanks to Jolene and to the sisters that shared their testimonies of Christ and the love that they have for Him and the gospel.
In Sunday School class we learned about the passing of Elijah's mantle to Elisha. I am so grateful for the orderly procedure that Christ himself established that occurs when a new prophet is called in the church today. There is no other organization that the leader is sustained by every member and that its unanimous. The prophets are truly called of God. Sister Bush also taught about the story of Naaman. He was the King of Syria and suffered from leprosy. His servant told him that there was a man in Israel that could heal him. Naaman traveled to Israel with his servants to ask Elisha to heal him. Elisha's servant met Naaman and told him that the prophet said to go to the River Jordan and was himself seven times. Naaman was angry that Elisha didn't met him himself and that he was asked to something as simple as wash in the river. Naaman's servants ask him "if the prophet wouldest had bid thee do some great thing, wouldest thoe not have done it?" Naaman agrees to do as the prophet Elisha said and washes himself seven times and is healed. He teaches us how important it is to follow the simple things.
Thanks for all you do sisters and make it a great week!
Sister Jolene Sherwood shared a wonderful testimony of Christ through her lesson today. Christ established his church on two great principles: Love of the Lord thy God and Love of neighbor. His forgiveness is for everyone; the righteous and the wicked. Sister Sherwood concluded her lesson with a beautiful video set to the song "His Hands" with pictures that artists have painted that depict the life of Christ. Thanks to Jolene and to the sisters that shared their testimonies of Christ and the love that they have for Him and the gospel.
In Sunday School class we learned about the passing of Elijah's mantle to Elisha. I am so grateful for the orderly procedure that Christ himself established that occurs when a new prophet is called in the church today. There is no other organization that the leader is sustained by every member and that its unanimous. The prophets are truly called of God. Sister Bush also taught about the story of Naaman. He was the King of Syria and suffered from leprosy. His servant told him that there was a man in Israel that could heal him. Naaman traveled to Israel with his servants to ask Elisha to heal him. Elisha's servant met Naaman and told him that the prophet said to go to the River Jordan and was himself seven times. Naaman was angry that Elisha didn't met him himself and that he was asked to something as simple as wash in the river. Naaman's servants ask him "if the prophet wouldest had bid thee do some great thing, wouldest thoe not have done it?" Naaman agrees to do as the prophet Elisha said and washes himself seven times and is healed. He teaches us how important it is to follow the simple things.
Thanks for all you do sisters and make it a great week!
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