Welcome to Carrie Webb and her family. She moved into the Willow Haven subdivision next to Andrea Loftin.
Upcoming Activities:
April 6th GO Group--Home remedies- call Chris Houghton if you still want to sign up for water storage or purification items
Our Lesson this week was given by Karen Wilcken and was the conference address "Of things that matter most" by Pres. Uchtdorf.
Pres. Uchtdorf admonishes us to slow down a little, steady the course, and focus on the essentials when experiencing adverse conditions. If life and its rushed pace and many stresses have made it difficult for you to feel like rejoicing, then perhaps now is a good time to refocus on what matters most.
Elder Dallin H. Oaks, taught, "We have to forgo some good things in order to chooses others that are better or best because they develop faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and strengthen our families."
The search for the best things inevitably leads to the foundational principles of the gospel of Jesus Christ-the simple and beautiful truths revealed to us be a caring, eternal, and all-knowing Father in Heaven. These core doctrines and principles, though simple enough for a child to understand, provide the answers to the most complex answers of life. There is beauty and clarity that comes from simlicity that we sometimes do not appreciate in our thirst for intricate solutions. (Remember his example of the pencil?)
So what are the basics?
4 keys relationships that we must develop:
1-with our God 2-with our families 3- with our fellowman 4- with ourselves
Let us simplify our lives a little. Let us make the changes necessary to refocus our lives on the sublime beauty of the simple, humble path of Christian discipleship-the path that leads always toward a life of meaning, gladness, and peace.
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Sunday, March 20, 2011
March 20th
Upcoming Events:
Stake Temple Night March 29th
Good News Minute:
Karren Fairbanks' son is back in the USA (he has been in Japan) and will we "home" for a while
Patti Gilbert's son and daughter in law are expecting, this will be Patti's first grandchild
Amy Slaughter's husband got a job promotion
Jodi Thacker is thrilled that BYU won.
Our lesson this week was given by Jodi Thacker, she did a great job. Listening to the testimonies of the youth in our church reassures me that our church is is good hands that there are well prepared future leaders!
Jodi's lesson was on Ch. 30 Charity. Charity is the pure love of Christ. The bible dictionary defines charity as the Highest, Nobelist, and Strongest kind of Love.
Christ taught us by example how we should live our lives. Before He gave His life for us He said:
"This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loves you."
"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends"
Charity is the greatest of all virtues because it allows us to give back for all Christ has given to us.
The parable of the Good Samaritan teaches s that we should give to those in need, regardless of whether they are our friends or not. We should not try to decide whether someone really deserves our help or not. If we have taken care of our own family's needs first, then we should help all who need help. In this way we will be like our Father in Heaven, who causes rain to fall on the just and the unjust alike.
We can become more charitable by:
1- studying the life of Christ and keeping His commandments
2-pray to have greater charity
3-love ourselves
4-avoid thinking we are better than other people
"The nearer we get to our heavenly Father, the more we are disposed to look with compassion on perishing souls; we feel that we want to take them upon our shoulders, and cast their sins behind our backs"
Make it a great week sisters, we love each one of you!!!
Stake Temple Night March 29th
Good News Minute:
Karren Fairbanks' son is back in the USA (he has been in Japan) and will we "home" for a while
Patti Gilbert's son and daughter in law are expecting, this will be Patti's first grandchild
Amy Slaughter's husband got a job promotion
Jodi Thacker is thrilled that BYU won.
Our lesson this week was given by Jodi Thacker, she did a great job. Listening to the testimonies of the youth in our church reassures me that our church is is good hands that there are well prepared future leaders!
Jodi's lesson was on Ch. 30 Charity. Charity is the pure love of Christ. The bible dictionary defines charity as the Highest, Nobelist, and Strongest kind of Love.
Christ taught us by example how we should live our lives. Before He gave His life for us He said:
"This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loves you."
"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends"
Charity is the greatest of all virtues because it allows us to give back for all Christ has given to us.
The parable of the Good Samaritan teaches s that we should give to those in need, regardless of whether they are our friends or not. We should not try to decide whether someone really deserves our help or not. If we have taken care of our own family's needs first, then we should help all who need help. In this way we will be like our Father in Heaven, who causes rain to fall on the just and the unjust alike.
We can become more charitable by:
1- studying the life of Christ and keeping His commandments
2-pray to have greater charity
3-love ourselves
4-avoid thinking we are better than other people
"The nearer we get to our heavenly Father, the more we are disposed to look with compassion on perishing souls; we feel that we want to take them upon our shoulders, and cast their sins behind our backs"
Make it a great week sisters, we love each one of you!!!
Monday, March 14, 2011
Parenting Class
I was out of town this weekend but heard that the Stake Relief Society activity went "SUPER"
Thank you to the sisters in our ward that helped out with quilts, decorations and serving! It is so nice that everyone is so willing to help out!
I want to be sure that everyone is marking their calenders to attend the PARENTING CLASS that we are having on April 27th @ 7:00
Steve Streadbeck and his sister have written a book on parenting and will be teaching the class.
HUSBANDS are invited and a NURSERY will be provided.
Don't forget about your GO GROUP homework and get your water storage and purification items! See sign ups in binder. Also gather up your auto documents for your grab and go binders. Keep collecting your dryer lint in CARDBOARD egg cartons and plan on attending the GO GROUP the first WED. of every month. April's class will be on HOME REMEDIES for all sorts of ailments and fixes.
Thank you to the sisters in our ward that helped out with quilts, decorations and serving! It is so nice that everyone is so willing to help out!
I want to be sure that everyone is marking their calenders to attend the PARENTING CLASS that we are having on April 27th @ 7:00
Steve Streadbeck and his sister have written a book on parenting and will be teaching the class.
HUSBANDS are invited and a NURSERY will be provided.
Don't forget about your GO GROUP homework and get your water storage and purification items! See sign ups in binder. Also gather up your auto documents for your grab and go binders. Keep collecting your dryer lint in CARDBOARD egg cartons and plan on attending the GO GROUP the first WED. of every month. April's class will be on HOME REMEDIES for all sorts of ailments and fixes.
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Sorry!
Wow! Where did the month of February go?!
With Stake conference and Ward conference I have really slacked off. Forgive me PLEASE!
Hope everyone enjoyed Stake Conference as much as I did. We are so pleased to have such loving and compassionate leaders. It was just what I needed.
Well enough of my rambling. We had a great lesson on Water Storage in GO Group last night and a great night with our Gardening class two weeks ago. I have a few handouts left from the GO Group that I'll bring on Sunday and will be sending out a file from the Gardening class.
Adrianne Morris had her baby and all are doing well.
We have made alot of changes in visiting teaching assignments so be sure to watch for those!
Upcoming events: Next Saturday the 12th is the Stake Relief Society Birthday Party.
It is at 9 am. There will be several service projects to work on, a speaker and lunch. It should be a great way to spend your Saturday morning.
Watch for sign-ups for water storage items that will be available for purchase. Sister please if you sign up for these items, plan on picking them up at the following GO Group (1st Wed. of each month). We are very lucky that Chris is willing to pick up these items the least we can do is pay for it and pick them up from the church. Thanks!
Also be sure to check the side bar of the blog for all the events for the month!
With Stake conference and Ward conference I have really slacked off. Forgive me PLEASE!
Hope everyone enjoyed Stake Conference as much as I did. We are so pleased to have such loving and compassionate leaders. It was just what I needed.
Well enough of my rambling. We had a great lesson on Water Storage in GO Group last night and a great night with our Gardening class two weeks ago. I have a few handouts left from the GO Group that I'll bring on Sunday and will be sending out a file from the Gardening class.
Adrianne Morris had her baby and all are doing well.
We have made alot of changes in visiting teaching assignments so be sure to watch for those!
Upcoming events: Next Saturday the 12th is the Stake Relief Society Birthday Party.
It is at 9 am. There will be several service projects to work on, a speaker and lunch. It should be a great way to spend your Saturday morning.
Watch for sign-ups for water storage items that will be available for purchase. Sister please if you sign up for these items, plan on picking them up at the following GO Group (1st Wed. of each month). We are very lucky that Chris is willing to pick up these items the least we can do is pay for it and pick them up from the church. Thanks!
Also be sure to check the side bar of the blog for all the events for the month!
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