The Nursery is in need of toys. Please take your old, but clean toys to Ashlee Rees and she will get them over to the Nursery Room. Thank You!!
Sunday, June 12, 2011
What a beautiful SUN day we've enjoyed today. I hope you've all had the chance to get out and enjoy the sun.
GOOD NEWS MINUTE:
*Cindy Bailey's daughter Cami has finished cosmetology school and will be taking her board soon
*Diane Tenny's daughter Bethany had a baby girl last week
*Happy 39th Anniversary to Carol and Steve Streadbeck
Our lesson this week was Chapter 35 Obedience, Sister Amy Slaughter taught today.
Amy started her lesson with a great analogy have how much happier all parties involved are when we are willingly obedient. It shows a greater level of love to our Father in Heaven when we willingly obey. John 14:21 "He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me, and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father."
Each of us should ask ourselves why we obey God's commandments. Is it out of fear?, because we desire the rewards for living a good life?, or because we Love God and Jesus Christ and want to serve Them?
It is better to keep commandments out of fear than not at all. But we will be much happier if we obey because we want to.
Sometimes we do not know the reason for a particular commandment. However, we show our faith and trust in God when we obey Him without knowing why.
God will prepare a way for us to keep the commandments 1 Nephi 3:7 "I will go and do the the things which the Lord hath commanded, for I know that the Lord giveth no commandments unto the children of men, save he prepare a way for them that they may accomplish the thing which he commandeth them.
Christ is the sublime example of obedience to our Heavenly Father. He said, "I came down from heaven, not to do mine own will but the will of him that sent me." His whole life was devoted to obeying his Father.
If we are obedient and endure to the end the Lord promised us "eternal life, which gift is the greatest of all the gifts of God" Read D&C 76:5-10 for some of the great blessing we are promised for enduring to the end and keeping the Lord's commandments.
Thanks again Amy for filling in today. We are so grateful for all our sisters in the ward and for all the service both known and unknown to others that you do every day!
GOOD NEWS MINUTE:
*Cindy Bailey's daughter Cami has finished cosmetology school and will be taking her board soon
*Diane Tenny's daughter Bethany had a baby girl last week
*Happy 39th Anniversary to Carol and Steve Streadbeck
Our lesson this week was Chapter 35 Obedience, Sister Amy Slaughter taught today.
Amy started her lesson with a great analogy have how much happier all parties involved are when we are willingly obedient. It shows a greater level of love to our Father in Heaven when we willingly obey. John 14:21 "He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me, and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father."
Each of us should ask ourselves why we obey God's commandments. Is it out of fear?, because we desire the rewards for living a good life?, or because we Love God and Jesus Christ and want to serve Them?
It is better to keep commandments out of fear than not at all. But we will be much happier if we obey because we want to.
Sometimes we do not know the reason for a particular commandment. However, we show our faith and trust in God when we obey Him without knowing why.
God will prepare a way for us to keep the commandments 1 Nephi 3:7 "I will go and do the the things which the Lord hath commanded, for I know that the Lord giveth no commandments unto the children of men, save he prepare a way for them that they may accomplish the thing which he commandeth them.
Christ is the sublime example of obedience to our Heavenly Father. He said, "I came down from heaven, not to do mine own will but the will of him that sent me." His whole life was devoted to obeying his Father.
If we are obedient and endure to the end the Lord promised us "eternal life, which gift is the greatest of all the gifts of God" Read D&C 76:5-10 for some of the great blessing we are promised for enduring to the end and keeping the Lord's commandments.
Thanks again Amy for filling in today. We are so grateful for all our sisters in the ward and for all the service both known and unknown to others that you do every day!
Monday, May 2, 2011
Modesty Lesson
Activities: Go Group this week. Wednesday at 7:00 Bring your lint filled egg cartons and wax.
May 21st Feed Your Mind Body and Spirit
8:00 walk/run
9:00 Breakfast, Speaker and Special Musical Number
Our Presidency Message was given by Ladean this month. She talked about Modesty
Modesty is a quality of mind, heart and body. Modesty is an attitude of humility, desency and propiety, that may be evindent in thought, language, dress and behavior.
If we treated our bodies truely as temple of God, would it change our thought, dress, behavior and language?
Moses 2:27, we are created in GOd's image. As grateful recipients we must treat our bodies as God meant them to be treated.
God's standard is high. His standard is higher than the worlds. The way we dress says alot about our attitude and priorities.
Modesty is one way we show respect for Heavenly Father and others.
The manequin wears whatever the world is selling. Your standards are set higher than that.
Thanks LaDean for this reminder how how important it is to maintain a higher standard of thought, language and dress than what the worlds standard is.
May 21st Feed Your Mind Body and Spirit
8:00 walk/run
9:00 Breakfast, Speaker and Special Musical Number
Our Presidency Message was given by Ladean this month. She talked about Modesty
Modesty is a quality of mind, heart and body. Modesty is an attitude of humility, desency and propiety, that may be evindent in thought, language, dress and behavior.
If we treated our bodies truely as temple of God, would it change our thought, dress, behavior and language?
Moses 2:27, we are created in GOd's image. As grateful recipients we must treat our bodies as God meant them to be treated.
God's standard is high. His standard is higher than the worlds. The way we dress says alot about our attitude and priorities.
Modesty is one way we show respect for Heavenly Father and others.
The manequin wears whatever the world is selling. Your standards are set higher than that.
Thanks LaDean for this reminder how how important it is to maintain a higher standard of thought, language and dress than what the worlds standard is.
Sunday, April 24, 2011
Happy Easter
Happy Easter to ALL! It's so great to see all the trees blooming, green grass and hear the chirps of new little birds.
This week is the Parenting Class. It is for you and your spouse. A nursery and activites for your children will be provided. Steve Streadbeck will be our speaker, It will be a great night out for you and your husband.
Also mark your calender for:
May 4th Go Group, Lint carton fire starters
May 14th Feed Your Mind, Body and Spirit
8am walk/run
9am breakfast and speaker
Meet at the church for a great and uplifting morning
Our lesson this week was given by Karen Wilcken from the conference talk, Our Very Survival by Elder Kevin R Duncan.
"May we have the wisdom to trust in and follow the counsel of the living prophets and apostles"
Why do we have a living prophet?
People are confused, we need modern revelation, convey the word of God for what meets
the need of the people today.
How can we sustain the prophet?
Read his teachings, honor and follow our local leaders
Pres. Benson declared that "our very salvation hangs on following the prophet." He described what he called "Fourteen Fundamentals in Following the Prophet"
1-the prophet is the only man who speaks for the Lord in everything
2-the living prophet is more vital to us than the standard works
3-the living prophet is more important to us than a dead prophet
4-the prophet will never lead the church astray
5-the prophet is not required to have any particular earthly training or credentials to speak on
any subject or act on any matter at any time
6-the prophet does not have to say "Thus saith the Lord" to give us scripture
7-the prophet tell us what we need to know, not always what we want to know
8-the prophet is not limited by men's reasoning
9-the prophet can receive revelation on any matter, temporal or spiritual
10-the prophet may be involved in civic matters
11-the two groups who have the greatest difficulty in following the prophet are the proud who
are learned and the proud who are rich
12-the prophet will not necessarily be popular with the world or the worldly
13-the prophet and his counselors make up the First Presidency-the highest quorum in the
Church
14-Follow the living prophet and the First Presidency and be blessed; reject them and suffer
Elder Duncan closes with his testimony "I am a witness of their goodness. I testify that they are called of God. I also testify that there is no safer way to approach life, find answers to our problems, gain peace and happiness in this world, and protect our very salvation than by obeying their words."
This week is the Parenting Class. It is for you and your spouse. A nursery and activites for your children will be provided. Steve Streadbeck will be our speaker, It will be a great night out for you and your husband.
Also mark your calender for:
May 4th Go Group, Lint carton fire starters
May 14th Feed Your Mind, Body and Spirit
8am walk/run
9am breakfast and speaker
Meet at the church for a great and uplifting morning
Our lesson this week was given by Karen Wilcken from the conference talk, Our Very Survival by Elder Kevin R Duncan.
"May we have the wisdom to trust in and follow the counsel of the living prophets and apostles"
Why do we have a living prophet?
People are confused, we need modern revelation, convey the word of God for what meets
the need of the people today.
How can we sustain the prophet?
Read his teachings, honor and follow our local leaders
Pres. Benson declared that "our very salvation hangs on following the prophet." He described what he called "Fourteen Fundamentals in Following the Prophet"
1-the prophet is the only man who speaks for the Lord in everything
2-the living prophet is more vital to us than the standard works
3-the living prophet is more important to us than a dead prophet
4-the prophet will never lead the church astray
5-the prophet is not required to have any particular earthly training or credentials to speak on
any subject or act on any matter at any time
6-the prophet does not have to say "Thus saith the Lord" to give us scripture
7-the prophet tell us what we need to know, not always what we want to know
8-the prophet is not limited by men's reasoning
9-the prophet can receive revelation on any matter, temporal or spiritual
10-the prophet may be involved in civic matters
11-the two groups who have the greatest difficulty in following the prophet are the proud who
are learned and the proud who are rich
12-the prophet will not necessarily be popular with the world or the worldly
13-the prophet and his counselors make up the First Presidency-the highest quorum in the
Church
14-Follow the living prophet and the First Presidency and be blessed; reject them and suffer
Elder Duncan closes with his testimony "I am a witness of their goodness. I testify that they are called of God. I also testify that there is no safer way to approach life, find answers to our problems, gain peace and happiness in this world, and protect our very salvation than by obeying their words."
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Announcements:
Tonight Stake Easter Program @ 6:00 at the Stake Center. Each ward's choir will be presenting an evening of music. Great way to prepare for the Easter Holiday.
Tuesday is Ward Temple Night meet for the 7:00 session
April 27th, Wed. Parenting Class for Husband and Wives, 7-8:30. Nursery provided
Good News:
Carol Eillis' son in California was just put into the bishopric
Our Lesson was given by Megan Webster today. It was Ch. 32 "Tithes and Offerings"
Some important points were made that I'd like to share with those that didn't get the chance to hear her great lesson.
*Paying tithing is a commandment
*Pay an honest and full tithe
*We show our faithfulness to the Lord and set an example for our children
*Willingly pay our tithing, with a joyful willing and cheerful attitude
Our tithes go to pay for temples, meeting houses, education materials, missionary program, family history and temple work. Fast offerings go to help the needy with food, shelter, clothing and medical care. Other donations go to the perpetual education fund, service projects and humanitarian aide, just to name a few.
Several sisters shared their testimony and stories of how paying their tithing has blessed them. I am so grateful to learn and share in the spirit that is always present in our Relief Society.
Hope you all have a great week and let us know if there is any needs that you or your neighbors may have. Love you all!
Tonight Stake Easter Program @ 6:00 at the Stake Center. Each ward's choir will be presenting an evening of music. Great way to prepare for the Easter Holiday.
Tuesday is Ward Temple Night meet for the 7:00 session
April 27th, Wed. Parenting Class for Husband and Wives, 7-8:30. Nursery provided
Good News:
Carol Eillis' son in California was just put into the bishopric
Our Lesson was given by Megan Webster today. It was Ch. 32 "Tithes and Offerings"
Some important points were made that I'd like to share with those that didn't get the chance to hear her great lesson.
*Paying tithing is a commandment
*Pay an honest and full tithe
*We show our faithfulness to the Lord and set an example for our children
*Willingly pay our tithing, with a joyful willing and cheerful attitude
Our tithes go to pay for temples, meeting houses, education materials, missionary program, family history and temple work. Fast offerings go to help the needy with food, shelter, clothing and medical care. Other donations go to the perpetual education fund, service projects and humanitarian aide, just to name a few.
Several sisters shared their testimony and stories of how paying their tithing has blessed them. I am so grateful to learn and share in the spirit that is always present in our Relief Society.
Hope you all have a great week and let us know if there is any needs that you or your neighbors may have. Love you all!
Sunday, March 27, 2011
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.
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 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!!!
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