July Newsletter

Presidency Message by Jan Welling

With Independence Day right around the corner, it is hard not to think of this wonderful nation that we have been blessed to live in. One of my earliest memories of feeling proud of this country was when I was in 2nd grade. During music class, we were singing “God Bless the USA”, and I remember my eyes swelling up with tears as I sang the chorus. We are so blessed to have the freedoms we do.

We have been making choices since the pre-mortal life. It was there we chose to follow Jesus Christ and come to this earth to be tested. Every day and in every moment we are making a choice. With each choice comes a consequence, whether it be a good or bad one. This gift of freedom and choice comes from our Heavenly Father and has eternal significance.

Living gospel principles and keeping the commandments helps me feel safe. It allows me so much more freedom in my life. I have heard statements such as, ‘There are so many rules you have to keep.’ I know that the commandments are given to us as a protection to me and my family. I know that in the end they allow me more freedom than I would have if I didn’t keep them. They keep me from addictions and help guide my way. When I am living and keeping the commandments that have been set before me by Jesus Christ, my life is blessed. He loves each of us and wants us to be safe. He wants us to make the decisions that will lead us back to His presents. He will not force us. It is up to us to choose Him.

Mosiah 2:41 – And moreover, I would that ye should consider on the blessed and happy state of those that keep the commandments of God. For behold, they are blessed in all things, both temporal and spiritual; and if they hold out faithful to the end they are received into heaven, that thereby they may dwell with God in a state of never-ending happiness. O remember, remember that these things are true; for the Lord God hath spoken it.

Love, Marty, Lisa, Jan, & Debbie

July Birthdays
1 Lisa Lara
5 Brandy Gaule
7 Tyfani Krings
12 Mary Lou Mooring
18 Alice Dewitt
21 Joree Hoycott
21 Kristen Tanner
24 Jacqueline Yant
25 Victoria Peters
27 Debra Harroun
29 Jennifer Haberl
29 Leslie Nelson
31 Michele Azar

Lesson Schedule – (Ezra Taft Benson)
July 5 Presidency message by Marty Rozeski
July 12 #11 “Follow the Living Prophet” taught by Jenny Maxwell
July 19 #12 “Seek the Spirit in all you do” taught by Kay Bashford
July 26 “Where Justice, Love and Mercy Meet” Jeffrey Holland taught by Mary Kay Bashford

Upcoming Events
July 4-20 – Temple closed
July 4 Independence Day Breakfast 8am Alkire
July 8 Book Club 7pm at Stacy’s home “Hound of the Baskervilles” by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
July 14 Lunch Bunch 11am Good Times (9875 W 58th)
July 18 Ward Party Alkire
July 22 Cooking group 7 pm at Marty Rozeski’s
July 24 Stake Pioneer Day Activity 10am Alkire

Thursdays 9:30 am playgroup
Saturdays 8 am pickup basketball Stake Center
Mon & Wed 9 am Aerobics