May Newsletter

Presidency Message

My mother has lots of mantras that she shares with her children. One of her most famous is 'Enjoy the Journey'. She has always encouraged us to enjoy what we are doing while we are doing it. The first few years of our marriage were a little rough. Poor students, little babies, and never enough time to get things done. Holding onto my mother's words was very important to me because it has helped me to remember to try and put the important things first in my life.

In the October 2008 General Conference, President Thomas S. Monson shared these words: "This is our one and only chance at mortal life - here and now. The longer we live, the greater is our realization that it is brief. Opportunities come, and then they are gone. I believe that among the greatest lessons we are to learn in this short sojourn upon the earth are lessons that help us distinguish between what is important and what is not. I plead with you not to let those most important things pass you by as you plan for that illusive and nonexistent future when you will have time to do all that you want to do. Instead, find joy in the journey - now."

I appreciate how Pres. Monson says we should enjoy our journey NOW. Not tomorrow when the house is clean, or after the laundry is done, but enjoy what you are doing right this instant. Find the little blessings in life that remind you that Heavenly Father loves you and cares about you.

In the same talk Pres. Monson also taught us: "Stresses in our lives come regardless of our circumstances. We must deal with them the best we can. But we should not let them get in the way of what is most important - and what is most important almost always involves the people around us." Remember to let those you love know that you love them. Remember that people are more important than things. Remember that Heavenly Father is mindful of all His children and loves each one of us. As you work on enjoying the journey you will feel the love of the Lord in your life more fully and gratitude will fill your heart.

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

Birthdays
2 Claudia Forbes
14 Peggy Milligan
16 Mary Opidee
19 Carrie Brackett
21 Margaret Rhoades
23 Amy Johnson
29 Sharon Rankin
30 Jacquelyn Brady

Lesson Schedule
May 4 Presidency message taught by Marty Rozeski
May 11 Chapter 9 “Witnesses of the Book of Mormon” taught by Kay Bashford
May 18 Chapter 10 “Our Search for Truth” taught by Kristen Tanner
May 25 General Conference talk

Upcoming Events
May 3 Stake Women’s Conference 8:30-2:00 (Pick and choose from a list of 15 classes that you want to attend)
June 12 Relief Society Meeting 7:00

Other Opportunities
May 14 Lunch Bunch 11:00 at Arby’s
(58th & Old Wadsworth Blvd)
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