April Newsletter

Presidency Message by Jan Welling
Recently, in Relief Society we talked about the importance of women, as daughters of God. We each have important roles. We have a divine nature and great purpose. As we come to know our Savior Jesus Christ we will be able to realize what our roles are and how to accomplish the important things in our lives.

In order for us to know Christ better we must become more like Him. The Apostle Peter teaches, knowing about God and knowing God are not the same. A true knowledge of God requires that we become like him. In 3 Nephi 27:27 Christ is teaching the apostles. He is speaking and says, “What manner of men {women} ought ye to be? Verily I say unto you, even as I am.” Peter teaches us the attributes of Christ. By developing these attributes we gain a true knowledge of Him. When we become like Him we will be able to fulfill our divine nature.

Pick one of Christ’s attributes to study and learn more about, then work on developing it daily. Eventually add another and another.
Faith – Virtue – Knowledge – Temperance – Patience – Kindness – Hope – Charity – Humility – Diligence – Obedient – Healer – Teacher – Courageous – Servant – Submissive – Selfless

Through Christ’s atonement we can be forgiven of mistakes and start again. We are all different, with different experiences and challenges. Christ-like attributes are gifts from God and will bless us. They come as we use our agency righteously. Ask your Heavenly Father to bless you with these attributes. You cannot develop them without His help.

I am so grateful for the life and example of my Savior, Jesus Christ. I am grateful for the love and forgiveness that He gives me on a daily basis. I am grateful for His atonement, which strengthens me, lifts me when I am sad or lonely, gives me hope, and takes away my sins. I feel joy because of Him. He was resurrected and lives. His resurrection is a gift to all of us. He is full of love! My hope is that we will all seek to be closer to him by learning of him and becoming more like him. Your life will be blessed as well as those around you.

Birthdays
3 Karen Schmidt
6 Miriam Herrera
8 Jan Welling
10 Amanda Curtin
11 Andrea Brewer
13 Wendy Gordon
13 Natalie Webb
15 Marty Rozeski
22 Charlene Browne
24 Pat Jentzsch
24 Jackie Milonas

Lesson Schedule – (Gordon B Hinkley)
Apr 2 General Conference
Apr 9 Ward Conference
Apr 16 #7 “The Whisperings of the Spirit” taught by Sue Thomson
Apr 23 #8 “We Look to Christ” taught by Kay Bashford
Apr 30 Bishop’s Instruction

Upcoming Events
April 1&2 General Conference
April 9 Ward Conference
April 16 Easter Sunday
April 19 Ward Temple Day

Other Opportunities
Apr 18 Lunch Bunch at 11:30 at Chick-Fil-A
Apr 20 Book Group 7 pm at Sam Phillips “My Antonia” by Willa Cather
Apr 26 Project Night at 7 pm
May 4 Ladies Night Out at El Senor Sol at 8pm
Wednesdays 9 am Playgroup
Saturdays 8 am basketball Stake Center
Mon & Wed 9 am Aerobics