Our lesson on Sunday was on two conference talks. We started by discussing Principles and Promises by President Monson from October 2016. He reminded us that as we are obedient we can obtain promised blessings. Elder Ballard talked about the temptations of Satan and how we can overcome them.
President Monson shared a story of a man who was a coast guard in WWII. At one point he found himself in a life or death situation. He needed to climb a 40 foot rope, but did not have the strength to get all the way to the top. He had always lived the Word of Wisdom and he desperately prayed that the strength promised for living that principle would be granted to him. The man said that “as he finished his prayer, he felt a great surge of strength. He began climbing once again and fairly flew up the rope. When he reached the deck, his breathing was normal and not the least bit labored. The blessings of added health and stamina promised in the Word of Wisdom had been his. He gave thanks to his Heavenly Father then, and throughout the remainder of his life, for the answer to his desperate prayer for help.”
We discussed that obedience to God’s commandments gives us confidence to call upon Him in our times of need. When we are obedient, we will have faith to ask and receive blessings from God. We will be spiritually prepared to overcome any obstacle.
In Elder Ballard’s talk from the October 2010 Conference, he compared a fishing lure to Satan’s tactics to trap, trick, and ensnare us. He knows we all have weaknesses and he uses those weaknesses to catch us. Elder Ballard specifically says that Satan uses addictions to limit our agency. An addictions is anything that is habit forming and difficult to break; all of us have addictions that keep us from the best choices. Elder Ballard explained that addiction, “overpowers the part of our brain that governs our willpower, judgment, logic, and morality. This leads the addict to abandon what he or she knows is right. And when that happens, the hook is set and Lucifer takes control.”
We discussed that we need to be aware of “red flags” in ourselves. When we notice we are taking the first steps in addictive behavior such as doing things or thinking about things that we know we shouldn’t be doing, we can write them down so we can be aware and do our best to avoid going further down those paths.
When we fall into the trap of addiction, we can find hope again through the atonement of Jesus Christ. We can turn to Him in prayer to find the strength and will power to make better choices in our lives. It is through faith, prayer, and calling upon God that we will receive the blessings in our lives to have the strength to do hard things and make good choices.
Monday, March 27, 2017
Thursday, March 23, 2017
General Relief Society Meeting - March 25th
All Relief Society Sisters and girls age 8 and older are invited to attend the General Relief Society Meeting. It will be this Saturday, March 25th at 6:00 pm.
The meeting will be broadcast at the Stake Center and all are invited to assemble there together. Afterwards, there will be a linger longer with dessert. Call a friend to come with you. We hope to see you there!
Wednesday, March 22, 2017
Sunday Lesson: Mar 19th
How Mighty a Thing is Prayer
President Hinckley stated, “None of us can really make it alone. We need help, the kind of help that can come in answer to prayer.” President Hinckley taught that nothing is too simple to counsel with the Lord about, and that as we pray we will develop a closer relationship with Father in Heaven. If we want a closer relationship, we need to do our part!
President Hinckley said that one key to prayer is remembering that we are children of God, and that He knows and loves each of us. Even though God is the creator and the greatest of all, He listens to our prayers! We discussed that because of this relationship, prayer is a special opportunity to talk to someone who really cares and understands. One person commented that we can tell our problems to Him when we can’t or don’t want to tell anyone else.
In the World Wide Youth event on March 4, 2017, President Eyring and Elder Holland had a discussion and shared about the conversation of prayer. President Eyring said to remember that although God is very close to us and is listening, sometimes there are long silences when we seek Him in prayer. Part of our earthly experience includes learning to ask and wait in faith for the answers to come. They also taught that we need to make sure that we are not too casual in our prayers. We show respect to God when we take time to pray and compose our thoughts, allowing time for pondering. Not all prayers need to be this way, but we show respect as we take the effort to make some prayers more formal.
The teacher suggested that we do a self-assessment of our prayers to see areas where we could improve. How often do we pray? How much faith do we have in prayers? How do we pray; vocally, on our knees, alone and with family? Do we remember when our prayers are answered and record it?
President Hinckley taught that family prayer has miraculous results over time. We discussed that through family prayer we teach respect, gratitude, faith, hope, compassion, obedience, humility, repentance, that we can solve our problems by turning to God, and that Heavenly Father is important and will be there for us. As we pray with and for our families, miracles will happen.
We all can improve our personal prayers and make a new commitment to improve in one or two areas. Let us commit to coming closer to God and letting God be our friend through speaking to Him in prayer.
President Hinckley stated, “None of us can really make it alone. We need help, the kind of help that can come in answer to prayer.” President Hinckley taught that nothing is too simple to counsel with the Lord about, and that as we pray we will develop a closer relationship with Father in Heaven. If we want a closer relationship, we need to do our part!
President Hinckley said that one key to prayer is remembering that we are children of God, and that He knows and loves each of us. Even though God is the creator and the greatest of all, He listens to our prayers! We discussed that because of this relationship, prayer is a special opportunity to talk to someone who really cares and understands. One person commented that we can tell our problems to Him when we can’t or don’t want to tell anyone else.
In the World Wide Youth event on March 4, 2017, President Eyring and Elder Holland had a discussion and shared about the conversation of prayer. President Eyring said to remember that although God is very close to us and is listening, sometimes there are long silences when we seek Him in prayer. Part of our earthly experience includes learning to ask and wait in faith for the answers to come. They also taught that we need to make sure that we are not too casual in our prayers. We show respect to God when we take time to pray and compose our thoughts, allowing time for pondering. Not all prayers need to be this way, but we show respect as we take the effort to make some prayers more formal.
The teacher suggested that we do a self-assessment of our prayers to see areas where we could improve. How often do we pray? How much faith do we have in prayers? How do we pray; vocally, on our knees, alone and with family? Do we remember when our prayers are answered and record it?
President Hinckley taught that family prayer has miraculous results over time. We discussed that through family prayer we teach respect, gratitude, faith, hope, compassion, obedience, humility, repentance, that we can solve our problems by turning to God, and that Heavenly Father is important and will be there for us. As we pray with and for our families, miracles will happen.
We all can improve our personal prayers and make a new commitment to improve in one or two areas. Let us commit to coming closer to God and letting God be our friend through speaking to Him in prayer.
Thursday, March 16, 2017
Sunday Lesson: Mar 12th
Daughters of God
Gordon B. Hinckley wanted women to understand their divine nature and attributes, and their importance in God’s plan. He wanted women to remember that they are literally daughters of God so that they chose to take control of their lives and seek to fulfill their divine potential.
When Relief Society was organized by the Prophet Joseph Smith, he taught, “If you live up to your privileges, the angels cannot be restrained from being your associates.” President Hinckley reminded the sisters that God’s plan cannot succeed without women. God loves us and will not leave us alone. We discussed that we need to remember what God thinks of us instead of using the world’s standard of beauty or other outward achievements of give ourselves value.
We studied section 25 of the Doctrine and Covenants and discussed how this revelation applies to us as well as to Emma Smith. A few of the things we learned were that we are each an elect lady that has been called to serve in various capacities, God wants us to learn and receive our education as well as to study the things of God, and we are to cleave to the covenants we have made. As we do these things we will be worthy of all that God desires to bless us with.
Next, we discussed President Hinckley’s teaching on the importance of mothers. He said, “The true strength of any nation, society, or family lies in those qualities of character that have been acquired for the most part by children taught in the quiet, simple everyday manner of mothers.” Although it may seem simple, as mothers teach children to pray, to read the scriptures, and to keep all the commandments of God they will learn to also follow these patterns in their lives.
Women are expected to be leaders in the church and in the world to build the kingdom of God on the earth. We all teach and help strengthen the faith of others. We have great responsibly to do our best to fulfill our callings and work together to help God’s children be worthy of eternal life.
The teacher bore her testimony of the power of the Relief Society to lift and bless. President Hinckley taught that through Relief Society, many have been filled with joy through acts of service and sisterhood. Faith is strengthened as sisters quietly serve and lift where they can.
In closing, President Hinckley urged us to remember who we are and to work together to help the world understand the importance of values and virtue. We have great power to accomplish good. As we exercise faith in God and use our God-given abilities, we will make the world a better place.
Gordon B. Hinckley wanted women to understand their divine nature and attributes, and their importance in God’s plan. He wanted women to remember that they are literally daughters of God so that they chose to take control of their lives and seek to fulfill their divine potential.
When Relief Society was organized by the Prophet Joseph Smith, he taught, “If you live up to your privileges, the angels cannot be restrained from being your associates.” President Hinckley reminded the sisters that God’s plan cannot succeed without women. God loves us and will not leave us alone. We discussed that we need to remember what God thinks of us instead of using the world’s standard of beauty or other outward achievements of give ourselves value.
We studied section 25 of the Doctrine and Covenants and discussed how this revelation applies to us as well as to Emma Smith. A few of the things we learned were that we are each an elect lady that has been called to serve in various capacities, God wants us to learn and receive our education as well as to study the things of God, and we are to cleave to the covenants we have made. As we do these things we will be worthy of all that God desires to bless us with.
Next, we discussed President Hinckley’s teaching on the importance of mothers. He said, “The true strength of any nation, society, or family lies in those qualities of character that have been acquired for the most part by children taught in the quiet, simple everyday manner of mothers.” Although it may seem simple, as mothers teach children to pray, to read the scriptures, and to keep all the commandments of God they will learn to also follow these patterns in their lives.
Women are expected to be leaders in the church and in the world to build the kingdom of God on the earth. We all teach and help strengthen the faith of others. We have great responsibly to do our best to fulfill our callings and work together to help God’s children be worthy of eternal life.
The teacher bore her testimony of the power of the Relief Society to lift and bless. President Hinckley taught that through Relief Society, many have been filled with joy through acts of service and sisterhood. Faith is strengthened as sisters quietly serve and lift where they can.
In closing, President Hinckley urged us to remember who we are and to work together to help the world understand the importance of values and virtue. We have great power to accomplish good. As we exercise faith in God and use our God-given abilities, we will make the world a better place.
Wednesday, March 15, 2017
Service Opportunity
From the Setelins in 3rd ward:
I know this was passed around Sunday, but I am still need about 15 people for the blood drive on Saturday. If you can give blood and are willing to do so please email me back soon. I have times available from 9:30 AM - 12:20 PM. The information about the blood drive is below.
Quail Building 2nd Annual - Blood Drive30 Open Slots need to be filled, 7 per hourSaturday, March 18th8:30 am – 12:30 pmDonate in the Culture HallQuail Building, ArvadaFOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT CONTACT:Shawn Setelin
THANK YOU!
We want to thank you all for your generous donations to the Birthday Bag Drive for the Arvada Food Bank. We had a goal of putting together 30 bags. Thanks to everything you all brought we were able to have 55 bags!!! Each bag included a boxed cake mix, frosting, candles, and an extra surprise.
THANK YOU!!!
Tuesday, March 7, 2017
Sunday Lesson, Mar 5th
For our lesson this Sunday we studied the talk “Abide in My Love” by Elder D. Todd. Christofferson. There are many people that struggle to feel God’s divine love. Elder Christofferson taught, “God’s love is infinite and it will endure forever, but what it means for each of us depends on how we respond to His love.” We discussed some of the things we should do to abide in God’s love and feel close to Him.
We started by breaking into groups and sharing what we learned from the scriptures. From Moses 7:28-33 we learn that God loves us all the time but gave us our agency to choose whether we will love Him and others. We learned from various scriptures that the way for us to feel God’s love is to repent and keep His commandments, and by so doing become converted. The atonement was accomplished as an act of love, but we must use it to feel God’s love in our lives. The scriptures also teach that as we abide in God’s love, we will feel chastened. God chastens us to help us learn and improve (see Hebrews 12:5-11).
Elder Christofferson then explained that the story of Helen Keller and Anne Sullivan is similar to our experience with abiding in God’s love. Helen became very sick as a child and lost her vision and hearing. As time went on, she became very out of control and her parents hired Anne Sullivan to come and be her teacher. Helen strongly resisted Anne at first, even hitting and biting her, but in time Helen trusted and came to love Anne. Elder Christofferson taught, “Similarly, as we come to trust rather than resist our divine Teacher, He can work with us to enlighten and lift us to a new reality.”
Anne knew Helen could contribute to the world despite her handicaps. God also wants us to become more than we would on our own. Elder Christofferson explained, “We may be quite content with what we have done in our lives and that we simply are what we are, while our Savior comprehends a glorious potential that we perceive only ‘through a glass, darkly.’”
We also discussed Mosiah 3:19, John 15:12, and 1 Corinthians 2:9 which teach us that if we abide in God’s love we will develop Christ like attributes and love others. Great blessings and eternal life come to those that love God.
God’s love is more than a nice feeling; it takes effort to keep the commandments and humility to be willing to accept the Lord’s chastening so we can become more than we are. By doing so, we will obtain our greatest potential and will also have peace, love and joy in the journey.
We started by breaking into groups and sharing what we learned from the scriptures. From Moses 7:28-33 we learn that God loves us all the time but gave us our agency to choose whether we will love Him and others. We learned from various scriptures that the way for us to feel God’s love is to repent and keep His commandments, and by so doing become converted. The atonement was accomplished as an act of love, but we must use it to feel God’s love in our lives. The scriptures also teach that as we abide in God’s love, we will feel chastened. God chastens us to help us learn and improve (see Hebrews 12:5-11).
Elder Christofferson then explained that the story of Helen Keller and Anne Sullivan is similar to our experience with abiding in God’s love. Helen became very sick as a child and lost her vision and hearing. As time went on, she became very out of control and her parents hired Anne Sullivan to come and be her teacher. Helen strongly resisted Anne at first, even hitting and biting her, but in time Helen trusted and came to love Anne. Elder Christofferson taught, “Similarly, as we come to trust rather than resist our divine Teacher, He can work with us to enlighten and lift us to a new reality.”
Anne knew Helen could contribute to the world despite her handicaps. God also wants us to become more than we would on our own. Elder Christofferson explained, “We may be quite content with what we have done in our lives and that we simply are what we are, while our Savior comprehends a glorious potential that we perceive only ‘through a glass, darkly.’”
We also discussed Mosiah 3:19, John 15:12, and 1 Corinthians 2:9 which teach us that if we abide in God’s love we will develop Christ like attributes and love others. Great blessings and eternal life come to those that love God.
God’s love is more than a nice feeling; it takes effort to keep the commandments and humility to be willing to accept the Lord’s chastening so we can become more than we are. By doing so, we will obtain our greatest potential and will also have peace, love and joy in the journey.
Sunday, March 5, 2017
Going To Grandma's House
His laws are a manifestation of His love for us.
Obedience to His laws is an expression of our love for Him.
Friday, March 3, 2017
March Activities
RS
MEETING: THE GIFT OF SISTERHOOD
Thursday, March 9th at 7:00 pm
Please bring:
An item that represents you and can be given away. Please put this item in a
gift bag. Note: The item and the bag you
bring will be given away.
Service:
We are also collecting items for the Birthday Bag Drive for the Arvada Food
Bank. If you are able please bring a boxed cake mix, frosting, and or candles
to donate.
STAKE
ALL DAY TEMPLE DAY-
Wednesday,
March 15th
BOOK
GROUP
THURSDAY, MARCH 16TH AT 7:00 PM - We
will be discussing “The Glass Castle” by Jeanette Walls. You can come even if you haven’t
read it.
WARD
PARTY – CHILI COOK-OFF
SATURDAY, MARCH 18TH 6 PM AT THE ALKIRE
BUILDING
LUNCH
BUNCH
TUESDAY, MARCH 21st 11:30 AM – JACK-IN-THE-BOX
(5165
Kipling) Everyone is invited – Each person pays for their
own.
GENERAL
WOMEN’S CONFERENCE
SATURDAY, MARCH 25TH 6:00 PM AT THE
STAKE CENTER
Wednesday, March 1, 2017
March Newsletter
Presidency Message by Karen Schmidt
The Temple: a place of peace and perspective
When I was twelve I attended the temple for the first time. I don’t remember the details of the visit, but I do remember feeling love, peace, and warmth and a strong desire to return to the temple. I decided to attend often.
President Thomas S. Monson taught, “As we attend the temple, there can come to us a dimension of spirituality and a feeling of peace which will transcend any other feeling which could come into the human heart…Such peace can permeate any heart—hearts that are troubled, hearts that are burdened down with grief, hearts that feel confusion, hearts that plead for help…
“As we go to the temple, as we remember the covenants we make there, we will be better able to overcome … temptations and to bear our trials. In the temple we can find peace.” (April 2015)
As a youth, temple attendance helped me not get so stressed by school work, relationships, and other worries. The temple continually gives me direction and peace when I don’t know what to do. It has given me an eternal perspective which has made all the difference in my life.
President Boyd K. Packer taught, “At the temple the dust of distraction seems to settle out, the fog and the haze seem to lift, and we can “see” things that we were not able to see before and find a way through our troubles that we had not previously known.” (Feb 1995, The Holy Temple)
I testify that the temple is the House of the Lord and that our lives will be blessed as we attend often. We will have peace and perspective and will grow closer to God and our family as we serve in the temple.
Birthdays
1 Renee Kubic
1 Kristina Stringham
10 Vicky King
12 Claudia Bullock
13 Jennifer Ambrose 24 Amanda True
13 Cindy Charlifu 25 Danean Dafauw
15 Susan Sorensen 25 Amanda Faux
17 Kathy Hall 30 Kasey Grantham
18 Susan Thomson 30 Marrah Neilson
19 Marianne Monagle 31 Marca Engman
Lesson Schedule – (Gordon B Hinkley)
Mar 5 Presidency Message Karen Schmidt
Mar 12 #5 “Daughters of God”
Mar 19 #6 “How Mighty a Thing is Prayer”
Mar 26 “Principles and Promises” by Thomas S Monson AND (Oct 2010) “The Cunning Plan of the Evil One” by M Russell Ballard
Upcoming Events
Mar 9 Relief Society Meeting 7pm
Mar 15 All Day Temple Day
Mar 25 General Women’s Conference
April 1&2 General Conference
Other Opportunities
March 16 Book Group 7 pm “The Glass Castle” by Jeanette Walls
March 21 Lunch Bunch at 11:30 at Jack-in-the-Box
Wednesdays 9 am Playgroup
Saturdays 8 am basketball Stake Center
Mon & Wed 9 am Aerobics
The Temple: a place of peace and perspective
When I was twelve I attended the temple for the first time. I don’t remember the details of the visit, but I do remember feeling love, peace, and warmth and a strong desire to return to the temple. I decided to attend often.
President Thomas S. Monson taught, “As we attend the temple, there can come to us a dimension of spirituality and a feeling of peace which will transcend any other feeling which could come into the human heart…Such peace can permeate any heart—hearts that are troubled, hearts that are burdened down with grief, hearts that feel confusion, hearts that plead for help…
“As we go to the temple, as we remember the covenants we make there, we will be better able to overcome … temptations and to bear our trials. In the temple we can find peace.” (April 2015)
As a youth, temple attendance helped me not get so stressed by school work, relationships, and other worries. The temple continually gives me direction and peace when I don’t know what to do. It has given me an eternal perspective which has made all the difference in my life.
President Boyd K. Packer taught, “At the temple the dust of distraction seems to settle out, the fog and the haze seem to lift, and we can “see” things that we were not able to see before and find a way through our troubles that we had not previously known.” (Feb 1995, The Holy Temple)
I testify that the temple is the House of the Lord and that our lives will be blessed as we attend often. We will have peace and perspective and will grow closer to God and our family as we serve in the temple.
Birthdays
1 Renee Kubic
1 Kristina Stringham
10 Vicky King
12 Claudia Bullock
13 Jennifer Ambrose 24 Amanda True
13 Cindy Charlifu 25 Danean Dafauw
15 Susan Sorensen 25 Amanda Faux
17 Kathy Hall 30 Kasey Grantham
18 Susan Thomson 30 Marrah Neilson
19 Marianne Monagle 31 Marca Engman
Lesson Schedule – (Gordon B Hinkley)
Mar 5 Presidency Message Karen Schmidt
Mar 12 #5 “Daughters of God”
Mar 19 #6 “How Mighty a Thing is Prayer”
Mar 26 “Principles and Promises” by Thomas S Monson AND (Oct 2010) “The Cunning Plan of the Evil One” by M Russell Ballard
Upcoming Events
Mar 9 Relief Society Meeting 7pm
Mar 15 All Day Temple Day
Mar 25 General Women’s Conference
April 1&2 General Conference
Other Opportunities
March 16 Book Group 7 pm “The Glass Castle” by Jeanette Walls
March 21 Lunch Bunch at 11:30 at Jack-in-the-Box
Wednesdays 9 am Playgroup
Saturdays 8 am basketball Stake Center
Mon & Wed 9 am Aerobics
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