Thursday, May 18, 2017
Wednesday, May 17, 2017
Sunday Lesson: May 14th
Our lesson today in Relief Society was on the Precious Gift of Testimony. Our teacher started by sharing a personal experience of being sealed to her family when she was six years old. She said it was such a special experience being within the walls of the temple and it was the first time she remembers recognizing the Spirit. That experience started her personal testimony.
Our testimonies are a precious gift that is given to us through the Spirit. To keep them strong, we must daily nourish them by praying, reading our scriptures, serving and being obedient to all God’s commandments. Each member’s personal testimony is the great strength of the Church. It is worth any effort it might take to keep it strong. It will be a strength to us in times of need and help us make choices that will lead us closer to God.
When we have a testimony, it causes each one of us to act; to obey God’s commandments. Some of those actions will be very small and may seem insignificant, but when we act because of our testimony it will bring changes for the better in our lives. This will not only make us worthy before God, it will also bring a peace into our lives that we cannot otherwise experience.
When we share our testimonies with others, we are sharing what we have found to be true. President Hinckley said it is powerful to share our testimonies because, “when one says, ‘I know,’ there can be no further argument…” It is a great way to share the Gospel in a non-contentious way, even if our testimony is not accepted.
The testimony of each member of the church is what unites us around the world. President Hinckley explained that although we live in many different locations and speak many languages, we are one because we know “that Jesus is our Redeemer, who stands at the head of this Church which carries His name. We know that Joseph Smith was a prophet…We know that the priesthood was restored…We know that the Book of Mormon is a true testament of the reality and divinity of the Lord Jesus Christ.” These powerful truths change lives one person at a time and help us find peace and happiness.
Our testimonies are a precious gift that is given to us through the Spirit. To keep them strong, we must daily nourish them by praying, reading our scriptures, serving and being obedient to all God’s commandments. Each member’s personal testimony is the great strength of the Church. It is worth any effort it might take to keep it strong. It will be a strength to us in times of need and help us make choices that will lead us closer to God.
When we have a testimony, it causes each one of us to act; to obey God’s commandments. Some of those actions will be very small and may seem insignificant, but when we act because of our testimony it will bring changes for the better in our lives. This will not only make us worthy before God, it will also bring a peace into our lives that we cannot otherwise experience.
When we share our testimonies with others, we are sharing what we have found to be true. President Hinckley said it is powerful to share our testimonies because, “when one says, ‘I know,’ there can be no further argument…” It is a great way to share the Gospel in a non-contentious way, even if our testimony is not accepted.
The testimony of each member of the church is what unites us around the world. President Hinckley explained that although we live in many different locations and speak many languages, we are one because we know “that Jesus is our Redeemer, who stands at the head of this Church which carries His name. We know that Joseph Smith was a prophet…We know that the priesthood was restored…We know that the Book of Mormon is a true testament of the reality and divinity of the Lord Jesus Christ.” These powerful truths change lives one person at a time and help us find peace and happiness.
Saturday, May 6, 2017
Wednesday, May 3, 2017
May RS Activites
HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!!!
LUNCH
BUNCH
TUESDAY, MAY 16TH 11:30 AM – DAIRY QUEEN
Everyone is invited – Each person pays for their
own.
WARD TEMPLE DAY – MAY 17TH
BOOK
GROUP
THURSDAY, MAY 18TH 7:00 PM – KENDRA
MAUGERS
We will be discussing “The Hired Girl” by Laura Amy
Schiltz
All are welcome even if you haven’t read the book.
STAKE
CONFERENCE MAY 21ST 10:00 am
RS MEETING - Thursday, June 8th at 6:30
“WHAT’S YOUR SUPER POWER?”
Special guest speaker: Patriarch
Bashford
Potluck – Salads
Friends are
welcome! Please RSVP to the Evite
Service
Opportunity: Bring a NEW baby item(s) to donate to Babies in Need.
Items include:
Diapers size NB, 1, 2
Onsies; Sleepers (3-6 mth)
Nursing Pads - reusable
Fitted Crib Sheets
Baby Wipes
Burp Cloths
Sleep Sacks - NB or 0-3 mths
Monday, May 1, 2017
May Newsletter
Presidency Message by Marty Rozeski
I had a wonderful mother. I remember some summer mornings she would give me a small cup of sugar and a slice of bread to take out to the corner of our yard, to feed the ants. Yes! the ants! I sat and watched with wonder and satisfaction as these busy creatures carried each tiny morsel into their home. I respected their strength, determination, and care for the colony. I felt and appreciated these small creatures, and also felt I was helping in their survival.
I agree with statements made by Mark J. Nielsen. “It seems to me that by virtue of living on the earth we shoulder two responsibilities. The first is to care for our beautiful home. At the Creation of the world, God placed Adam and Eve as caretakers with dominion over ‘every living thing that moveth upon the earth, and gave them instructions to ‘replenish the earth and subdue it’. (Abr. 4:28) The earth, then, was created for us and given in our care. It is within our power to do with it what we like, but since it is God who entrusted it to us, it is to Him we shall answer for what we choose to do.
A second responsibility man owes, it seems to me, is gratitude. Gratitude is an essential ingredient in accepting any gift from God. ‘And it pleaseth God the he hath given all these things unto man; for unto this end were they made to be used, with judgment, not to excess, neither by extortion. And in nothing doth man offend God, to against none is his wrath kindled, save those who confess not his hand in all things, and obey not his commandments.’ (D&C 59:20-21)” Ensign Mar. 2004
Now, I am not proposing you go out and feed the ants. This is only one example in which my mother taught me to feel reverence and awe for the gifts of Creation. Each day, since then, the Holy Ghost has confirmed to me God’s power and love. All I have to do is look out my window.
Birthdays
1 Deborah Fiore
2 Claudia Forbes
2 Laura Hernbloom
14 Jamie Schenck
16 Mary Opidee
19 Kayla Cook
20 Stephanie Anderson
21 Margaret Rhoades
23 Amy Johnson
26 Nicole Farris
29 Sharon Rankin
30 Jacquelyn Brady
30 Roxie Warren
Lesson Schedule – (Gordon B Hinkley)
May 7 Presidency message Marty Rozeski
May 14 #9 “The Precious Gift of Testimony”
May 21 Stake Conference
May 28 TFOT
Upcoming Events
May 17 Ward Temple Day
May 20 & 21 Stake Conference
June 8 Relief Society Meeting at 6:30
Other Opportunities
May 4 Ladies Night Out at El Senor Sol
May 16 Lunch Bunch at 11:30 at Dairy Queen
May 18 Book Group 7 pm at Kendra’s “The Hired girl” by Laura Amy Schlitz
Wednesdays 9 am Playgroup
Saturdays 8 am basketball Stake Center
Mon & Wed 9 am Aerobics
Service Opportunity
Collect/Buy new items for Newborns in Need - Collecting now through June 8th. There will be a box in the RS room for donations.
I had a wonderful mother. I remember some summer mornings she would give me a small cup of sugar and a slice of bread to take out to the corner of our yard, to feed the ants. Yes! the ants! I sat and watched with wonder and satisfaction as these busy creatures carried each tiny morsel into their home. I respected their strength, determination, and care for the colony. I felt and appreciated these small creatures, and also felt I was helping in their survival.
I agree with statements made by Mark J. Nielsen. “It seems to me that by virtue of living on the earth we shoulder two responsibilities. The first is to care for our beautiful home. At the Creation of the world, God placed Adam and Eve as caretakers with dominion over ‘every living thing that moveth upon the earth, and gave them instructions to ‘replenish the earth and subdue it’. (Abr. 4:28) The earth, then, was created for us and given in our care. It is within our power to do with it what we like, but since it is God who entrusted it to us, it is to Him we shall answer for what we choose to do.
A second responsibility man owes, it seems to me, is gratitude. Gratitude is an essential ingredient in accepting any gift from God. ‘And it pleaseth God the he hath given all these things unto man; for unto this end were they made to be used, with judgment, not to excess, neither by extortion. And in nothing doth man offend God, to against none is his wrath kindled, save those who confess not his hand in all things, and obey not his commandments.’ (D&C 59:20-21)” Ensign Mar. 2004
Now, I am not proposing you go out and feed the ants. This is only one example in which my mother taught me to feel reverence and awe for the gifts of Creation. Each day, since then, the Holy Ghost has confirmed to me God’s power and love. All I have to do is look out my window.
Birthdays
1 Deborah Fiore
2 Claudia Forbes
2 Laura Hernbloom
14 Jamie Schenck
16 Mary Opidee
19 Kayla Cook
20 Stephanie Anderson
21 Margaret Rhoades
23 Amy Johnson
26 Nicole Farris
29 Sharon Rankin
30 Jacquelyn Brady
30 Roxie Warren
Lesson Schedule – (Gordon B Hinkley)
May 7 Presidency message Marty Rozeski
May 14 #9 “The Precious Gift of Testimony”
May 21 Stake Conference
May 28 TFOT
Upcoming Events
May 17 Ward Temple Day
May 20 & 21 Stake Conference
June 8 Relief Society Meeting at 6:30
Other Opportunities
May 4 Ladies Night Out at El Senor Sol
May 16 Lunch Bunch at 11:30 at Dairy Queen
May 18 Book Group 7 pm at Kendra’s “The Hired girl” by Laura Amy Schlitz
Wednesdays 9 am Playgroup
Saturdays 8 am basketball Stake Center
Mon & Wed 9 am Aerobics
Service Opportunity
Collect/Buy new items for Newborns in Need - Collecting now through June 8th. There will be a box in the RS room for donations.
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