March Newsletter

Presidency Message by Lisa Lara 

This past week has been a little more difficult than I anticipated. I unknowingly injured my neck and as the days wore on it became increasingly painful and almost impossible to take care of my family and my responsibilities at home. A few nights ago I became very scared when I realized that it was only getting worse and I didn't have a solution. I made an appointment to see a doctor the following day, but at that moment I needed help and reassurance from a different source. My husband and home teacher gave me a blessing that night. When I woke up the next morning, I was still in pain, but it wasn't anything like I had been experiencing. The first thing I felt was gratitude for my Heavenly Father and gratitude for a worthy husband and home teacher. I knew things were going to be alright and I felt at peace. I still went to the doctor just to make sure all would be well. Perhaps without a priesthood blessing things would have turned out the same. Even so, it was so comforting to know that Heavenly Father knows me and watches out for me. 

Pres. James E. Faust said, "All blessings come from God. Our Heavenly Father knows His children. He knows their strengths and weaknesses. He knows their capabilities and potential...Our blessings can encourage us when we are discouraged, strengthen us when we are fearful, comfort us when we sorrow, give us courage when we are filled with anxiety, and lift us up when we are weak in spirit." 

Please do not ever forget that if you need a blessing for whatever may be happening in your life, do not hesitate to ask for one. If there is not a priesthood holder in your home, ask a home teacher, a friend, or someone close to you that holds the priesthood for a blessing. Heavenly Father wants to bless us, we need to be willing to ask. 

Love, Marty, Lisa, Jan, & Debbie 

Birthdays 

1 Corinne Roberts 

1 Kristina Stringham 

4 Christine Topp 

10 Michelle Page 

12 Claudia Bullock 

13 Jennifer Ambrose 

15 Susan Sorensen 

17 Sonya Evans 

17 Kathy Hall 

19 Marianne Monagle 

20 Susan Lloyd 

24 Amanda True 

25 Danean Defauw 

25 Judith Hart 

25 Cheryl Seigal 

27 Sharon Ferguson 

30 Marrah Nielson 

Lesson Schedule – (Ezra Taft Benson) 

Mar 1 Presidency Lesson by Jan Welling 

Mar 8 #5 “ Principles of True Repentance” taught by Jenny Maxwell 

Mar 15 #6 “Jesus Christ, Our Savior & Redeemer” taught by Kay Bashford 

Mar 22 "Guided Safely Home" by President Monson taught by Mary Kay Bashford 

Mar 29 Bishop Instruction 

Upcoming Events 

Mar 7 – Ward Chili Cook-Off 6 pm 

Mar 12 – Relief Society Meeting 7 pm 

Mar 18 – All Day Temple Day 

Mar 28 – General Women’s Conference 6 pm 

April 4&5 – General Conference 

Other Opportunities 

Mar 10 Lunch Bunch 11am at Jack-in-the-Box 

Mar 26 Book Club 7pm at Marty Rozeski’s "Of Mice & Men" by Jon Steinbeck 

Thursdays 9:30 am playgroup 

Saturdays 8 am pickup basketball Stake Center 

Mon & Wed 9 am Aerobics
1,2,4 Wednesdays Family History classes 7 pm