RS Presidency Message for June

Dear Sisters,

As Summer approaches and we get to enjoy the outdoors, we hope you will have fun and be
happy.

The following thoughts for June are from President Eyring’s General Conference talk ‘Mountains
to Climb.’

“You and I have faith that the way to rise through and above trials is to believe that there is
a “balm in Gilead” and that the Lord has promised, “I will not…forsake thee.” That is what President
Thomas S. Monson has taught us to help us and those we serve in what seem lonely and overwhelming
trials. But President Monson has also wisely taught that a foundation of faith in the reality of those
promises takes time to build” (pg.23). Helaman 5:12 comes to mind.

Also, “Our choosing the right consistently whenever the choice is placed before us creates the
solid ground under our faith” (pg.24) We are grateful for that same message that was presented in Stake
Conference. It is important to choose the right. Our choices will make an impact. President Jones asks
us to ponder, “Would you sell your soul for a nickel?” This is a question he uses with his own children
and has been effective!

President Eyring continues, “…I wish to encourage those who are in the midst of hard trials,
who feel their faith may be fading under the onslaught of troubles. Trouble itself can be your way to
strengthen and finally gain unshakable faith. That particle of faith most precious and which you should
protect and use to whatever extent you can is faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.” The prophet “Moroni
taught the power of that faith this way: “And neither at any time hath any wrought miracles until after
their faith; wherefore they first believed in the Son of God.”

We hope all of you are well this summer and enjoying life. And we testify that these words on
faith are true.

Love, Sue, Amy, Lisa and Vickie

Week by Week Food Storage

May Week 4: Garden seeds: don't forget the radishes! They grow fast and are full of vitamins.

Click here for local locations for seeds.

YW Garage Sale

The Young Women of the Arvada 1st ward are having their girls camp fundraiser garage sale on Saturday, May 26th, 7am-2pm at the Alkire building. Please come support us by shopping our very  large selection of clothing, furniture, children's items, bedding, and more. There will also be a bake sale full of delicious homeade treats. Be sure to invite your neighbors and friends!

Week-by-Week Food Storage

May Week 2: Dry soups and crackers. Restore crispness by placing crackers in microwave (dehydrator and oven work as well.

Here is a link to a couple of recipes to make your own soup mix.

http://www.ellenskitchen.com/pantry/mixes1.html

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