June Newsletter

Presidency Message by Karen Schmidt 
 Our words have a profound influence on the Spirit in our homes and the tone of our interactions with others. It can be so easy to be impatient, thoughtless, or unkind when we speak to others, about others, or even about ourselves, but we are commanded to learn to bridle our tongues (see James 3:2-10).

One evening when I was pondering how to control my words better, I remembered some phrases from a General Conference talk given ten years ago by Jeffery R. Holland. In his talk, “The Tongue of Angels”, Elder Holland encourages each of us to work on making our words more kind, faithful and edifying instead of criticizing, embarrassing, or being hurtful to others. He urges us to be so careful to praise our children individually for what they are and to never compare them. He says, “What we say or don’t say, how we say it and when is so very, very important in shaping that child’s faith in us and their faith in God. Be constructive…always.” I think this applies to more than just children; we should be careful and constructive at all times towards all people we have contact with. 

Elder Holland also encourages us to be optimistic. The Savior commanded us to “be of good cheer” (John 16:33). When we speak, we should try to be hopeful and happy about ourselves, others, and our circumstances. Speaking optimistically will help lighten our load and that of others. We invite the Spirit into our homes as we make an effort to be positive in our speech. I have noticed that as I have made the effort to be more positive and patient in my words to my family members, things go better and the Spirit of love and unity abides in our home.

We can be a blessing and light to our communities where negativity and anger are so common. When we speak lovingly and have the Spirit guide what we say, Elder Holland says “tears can be dried, hearts can be healed, lives can be elevated, hope can return, confidence can prevail.” I have seen so many wonderful examples of loving and kind communication in this ward and elsewhere. It is an attribute worth working on; it will make our lives and those around us happier if we will learn to talk “with the tongue of angels” (2Ne 1:13).

June 2017 Birthdays 
14 Melissa Bowler
15 Heather Allison
16 Sheree Cardon
17 Lisa Larson
17 Sandra Sullivan
24 Eva Carroll

Lesson Schedule – (Gordon B Hinkley)
June 4 Presidency message Karen Schmidt
June 11 #10 “Nurturing the Eternal Partnership of Marriage”
June 18 #11 “Home – the Basis of a Righteous Life”
June 25 “The Godhead and Plan of Salvation” by Elder Oaks

Upcoming Events
June 8 Relief Society Meeting at 6:30
June 18 Father’s Day
June 21 Ward Temple Day
July 3-24 Temple closed

Other Opportunities 
June 14 Book Group 7 pm at Jaynie’s book is “The Paris Architect” by Charles Belfoure
June 20 Lunch Bunch at 11:30 at Chipotle
Saturdays 8 am basketball Stake Center
Mon & Wed 9 am Aerobics

Service Opportunity Collect/Buy new items for Newborns in Need