April Newsletter

Presidency Message 

 A few years ago I attended the funeral of a dear Uncle.  He was an Episcopal Priest of some 50 years. The common statement made by many was, "He was a true parish priest." It was said in a tone of high praise. I finally asked what the compliment meant, and was told he cared for his flock by ministering to them. He visited his parishioners and knew of their joys and sorrows. He offered care by offering himself.  In Relief Society, each sister has the opportunity to watch over and strengthen sisters one by one through visiting teaching. Sister Julie B. Beck, the fifteenth Relief Society general president, said, "Because we follow the example and teachings of Jesus Christ, we value this sacred assignment to love, know, serve, understand, each, and minister in His behalf." Sister Elaine L. Jack, the twelfth Relief Society general president, taught: "In visiting teaching we reach out to each other. Hands often speak as voices can't. A warm embrace conveys volumes.  A laugh together unites us. A moment of sharing refreshes our souls. We cannot always lift the burden of one who is troubled, but we can lift her so she can bear it well."  When we serve others as visiting teachers, we receive blessings. One sister I visit always offers me a glass of ice water. Another sister let's me sample her daughter's latest new recipe. And another sister shares her latest gospel insight, as she thrills with the discovery of truth. All offer something of themselves and we share friendship. These sisters are helping me develop the pure love of Christ, and I hope in some measure I am helping them.  What high praise it would be, if a common statement used to describe each of our lives would be, "She was a true visiting teacher."

Love,
The Relief Society Presidency,
Marty, Lisa, Jan, Debbie, Jenny

Upcoming Events
 March 29 RS General Broadcast 6:00 PM women 8 yrs and up
 April 5 & 6 General Conference
 April 13 Fast Sunday
 May 3 Women’s Conference (formerly Morningside) 8:30-3:00 with lunch no breakfast

April 2014
Birthdays
 2 Tiffany Markey
 3 Karen Schmidt
 8 Jan Welling
 9 Kierstin O’Flaherty
 9 Theresa Salankey
 11 Angie Dallaire
 13 Wendy Gordon
 15 Tesla Miller
 15 Marty Rozeski
 22 Charlene Browne
 22 Heidi Oaklief
 24 Pat Jentzsch
 24 Jackie Milonas
 28 Glenda Cross

Lesson Schedule
April 6 General Conference
April 13 Chapter 7 “Joseph and Hyrum Smith, Witnesses for Christ” taught by Kristen Tanner
April 20 Chapter 8 “The Church and Kingdom of God” taught by Kay Bashford
April 27 General Conference talk

Other Opportunities
Go to Arvada2ward.blogspot.com for more information
April 8 Lunch Bunch 11:00 at Wendy’s on 58th & Independence
1st, 3rd, 4th weeks All Ages Playgroup
2nd & 4th weeks Little Tots Playgroup (geared for 2yrs and under)
Saturdays 8am Pickup basketball
Mon & Wed weekly at 9am Aerobics
May 1 7:00 PM at Kendra Mauger’s Book Club discussion of “Robinson Crusoe” by Daniel Defoe