November Newsletter

Presidency Message by Lisa Lara
How do we develop an attitude of gratitude? President Joseph F. Smith said, "The grateful man sees so much in the world to be thankful for, and with him the good outweighs the evil. Love overpowers jealousy, and light drives darkness out of his life." With Thanksgiving just around the corner, it is hard not to think about the countless blessing that God has given us. He has given us so much in our lives, and the most important gift He has given is our Savior, Jesus Christ.

Just the other night, after a few rough and long days behind me, my daughter was finishing her piano practicing before going to bed. She is learning a primary song, 'My Heavenly Father Loves Me'. As she played so carefully, my heart became full as the words went through my mind:

Whenever I hear the song of a bird Or look at the blue, blue sky,Whenever I feel the rain on my face Or the wind as it rushes by, Whenever I touch a velvet rose Or walk by our lilac tree, I'm glad that I live in this beautiful world Heavenly Father created for me.  

He gave me my eyes that I might see The color of butterfly wings.He gave me my ears that I might hear The magical sound of things. He gave me my life, my mind, my heart; I thank him reverently For all his creations, of which I'm a part. Yes, I know Heavenly Father loves me.

As I listened I realized once again how blessed I am for all the things Heavenly Father has given me. What a change that can take place if we take a moment and let ourselves be grateful for all that we have, even for those rough and hard days. I pray that we can learn to be positive and optimistic in our lives, and that we let gratitude fill our hearts so we can become more like our Savior and be ever thankful for all that we have been given.

Love, Marty, Lisa, Jan, Debbie, & Jenny

Birthdays
1 Kendra Mauger
11 Contessa Hardman
12 Marianne Nance
16 Amber Graves
28 Karen Hamblin
29 Deanna Allred
29 Ariadne Sorensen
29 Amy Wagner

Lesson Schedule
Nov 2 Lesson by Jan Welling
Nov 9 #20 “Love & concern for all our Father’s children” taught by Kristen Tanner
Nov 16 #21 “Proclaiming the Gospel to the World” taught by Kay Bashford
Nov 23 “Stay in the Boat” by Elder Ballard taught by Jacquelyn Brady
Nov 30 Bishop’s Instruction

Upcoming Events
Nov 6 Project Night 7pm at Jan Welling’s
Nov 19 Temple Day
Dec 11 RS Meeting Christmas Party 6:30 pm “We are Not Homeless”

Other Opportunities
Nov 4 Election Day
Nov 11 Lunch Bunch at 11 am Panda Express (Kipling & 50th)
Dec 4 Book Club at 7pm at Kyle Koyle's "I am Malala: The girl who stood up for education…"
Dec 9 Lunch Bunch at 11 am at Jackie Milonas’ home (5665 Dudley St)
Dec 13 Ward Christmas Party
Thursdays 9:30 am playgroup
Saturdays 8 am pickup basketball
Mon & Wed 9 am Aerobics