August Newsletter

Presidency Message by Marty Rozeski
In the Book of Mormon, Nephi writes about his experience traveling in the wilderness for eight years. “And so great were the blessings of the Lord upon us, that while we did live upon raw meat in the wilderness, our women did give plenty of suck for their children, and were strong, yea even like unto the men; and they began to bear their journeyings without murmurings. And thus we see that the commandments of God must be fulfilled. And if it so be that the children of men keep the commandments of God he doth nourish them, and provide means whereby they can accomplish the things which he hath commanded them; wherefore, he did provide means for us while we did sojourn in the wilderness.” (I Nephi 17: 2-3)

Compare this to the comments of Nephi’s brethren, who endured the SAME journey. “…We have wandered in the wilderness for these many years; and our women have toiled, being big with child; and they have bourne children in the wilderness and suffered all things, save it were death; and it would have been better that they had died before they came out of Jerusalem than to have suffered these afflictions.” (I Nephi 17: 20)

What a difference in perspective! Two people can be doing the same thing but with quite different perspectives. Our perspective becomes the lens through which we view life. Why did Nephi sound thankful? He was secure in his knowledge of God’s plan. He was secure because he asked God to help him understand the plan for his family, and he obeyed God’s commandments so the plan would be sure.

Nephi is the example to follow. We have to develop a personal testimony of our Savior to give us strength to face our problems and challenges. God will stand by us and protect us from temptations. The gospel of Jesus Christ gives us the true perspective, one we can know and trust- an eternal perspective. It takes some courage to live the gospel with an eternal perspective. Courage is faith put into action, acting on what we believe.

I know God wishes us to be happy and to have joy. The greatest joy is the peace of knowing that we are following the path that leads us to eternal life, that our house is in order, and that we are preparing to meet our Savior.

Love, Marty, Lisa, Jan, & Debbie

August Birthdays
1 Kay Bashford
3 Aubri Rabideau
6 Lucille Echohawk
6 Jennefer Haymond
14 Amanda Miskimon
19 Patty Reams
19 Susan Schexnayder
25 Libby Jessee
25 Juli Rabideau
26 Christina Siegle
29 Jennifer Coalson
30 Julie Jentzsch
30 Dana Mulberry
30 Victoria Nelson
30 Shaundra Toone

Lesson Schedule – (Ezra Taft Benson)
Aug 2 Presidency message by Lisa Lara
Aug 9 #13 “Priceless Blessings of the House of theLord” taught by Jenny Maxwell
Aug 16 #17 “Keeping the Law of Chastity” taught by Kay Bashford
Aug 23 “Therefore they hushed their fears” by David Bednar taught by Mary Kay Bashford
Aug 30 Family History taught by Brian Palmer

Upcoming Events 
Aug 19 – Temple Day
Aug 1 Service Project 7 am Stake Center
Aug 1 Stake Bar-B-Q 6 pm Alkire pavilion
Aug 11 Lunch Bunch at 11:00 am at Panda Express (5145 Kipling)
Thursdays 9:30 am playgroup
Saturdays 8 am pickup basketball Stake Center
Mon & Wed 9 am Aerobics