September Newsletter

Presidency Message by Lisa Lara
I have been so grateful recently for good friends. There is not much in this world that can be a substitute for the love and care that a true friend can give. In 1999 Brother Marlin K. Jensen said, "The Prophet Joseph Smith taught that “friendship is one of the grand fundamental principles of ‘Mormonism.’” That thought ought to inspire and motivate all of us because I feel that friendship is a fundamental need of our world. I think in all of us there is a profound longing for friendship, a deep yearning for the satisfaction and security that close and lasting relationships can give. Perhaps one reason the scriptures make little specific mention of the principle of friendship is because it should be manifest quite naturally as we live the gospel."

Like Brother Jensen says, if we live the gospel it should not be too hard for us to be a good friend to those around us. Especially as women we naturally have a deep desire to love and to be loved. When we have a good friend to confide in, someone to share and talk with, we can become our best selves. Brother Jensen teaches, "In fact, if the consummate Christian attribute of charity has a first cousin, it is friendship. To paraphrase the Apostle Paul slightly, friendship 'suffereth long, and is kind; [friendship] envieth not; … seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil; [friendship] never faileth.'"

Take the time to be a friend to those around you. Pray for them, call them to find out how they have been, and be genuinely interested in their welfare. We are on the Lord's errand and we can be an answer to prayer as we love those around us. Even if it has been a long time since you have reached out to a certain friend, remember that you can always pick up where you left off last. You will never regret reaching out to someone.

Love, Marty, Lisa, Jan, & Debbie

September Birthdays
1 Joni Bowler
9 Anna Carbone
20 Sandy Crane
23 Tiffranie Huntley
24 Carmae Hiller
27 Senta Miller
30 Nilli Merchant

Lesson Schedule – (Ezra Taft Benson)
Sept 6 Presidency message by Jan Welling
Sept 13 #18 “Beware of Pride” taught by Jenny Maxwell
Sept 20 #19 “Leadership” taught by Kay Bashford
Sept 27 “Stay by the Tree” by Kevin Pearson and “Latter Day Saints Keep on Trying”by Dale Renlund taught by Mary Kay Bashford

Upcoming Events see here
Sept 10 – Relief Society Meeting 6:45 pm
Sept 16 – Ward Temple Day
Sept 26 – Women’s General Conference 6 pm
Oct 3 & 4 – General Conference

Other Opportunities
Sept 8 Lunch Bunch at 11:00 am at McDonalds (9875 W 58th)
Sept 13 Linger-Longer after church (finger foods)
Sept 17 Cooking Group 7:00 pm at Marty’s (Naan & Chicken in a sweet red pepper sauce) taught by Karen Schmidt
Oct 7 Project Night 7 pm at Quail Bldg. Bring a treat to share.
Thursdays 9:00 am playgroup (see Jan)
Saturdays 8 am pickup basketball Stake Center
Mon & Wed 9 am Aerobics