Sunday 22 February 2009
Tuesday 17 February 2009
Hold to the Rod
1 Nephi 8:10-33
Lesson 27 ~ Joseph Smith Manual
"In all your trials, tribulations and sickness, in all your sufferings, even unto death, be careful you don't betray God, ... be careful you don't apostatize.
Lesson 27 ~ Joseph Smith Manual
Saturday 14 February 2009
Monday 9 February 2009
Save the Date
FOR THE LOVE OF HEATHERA Breast Cancer Benefit
Family Fun Day!
Saturday, February 21st Games and activities from 10 am – 3 pm Live Auction starts at 12pCost: $5/individual, $10/Family pre-sold$7 per person $15 per family at the benefit You may purchase punches, for which you will need to play games, buy food, buy items at the bakery and gift boutique. Punches $1/each. The day
will include…Food, bakery, children's games, face painting, Gift Boutique, raffle, live auction, live entertainment throughout the day, chiropractic services, chair massages, manicures, family portraits and information about breast cancer and breast cancer awareness. We have other things we may include in the day, as well.
will include…Food, bakery, children's games, face painting, Gift Boutique, raffle, live auction, live entertainment throughout the day, chiropractic services, chair massages, manicures, family portraits and information about breast cancer and breast cancer awareness. We have other things we may include in the day, as well. The location is still TBD, but we hope to know soon...
Sunday 8 February 2009
February Visiting Teaching Message
Understand the Divine Roles of Women
Julie B. Beck, Relief Society general president: “I have a testimony gained from pondering and studying the scriptures of a plan of happiness given to us by our Father in Heaven. That plan has a part for His daughters. We have the female half to take care of, and if we don’t do our part, no one else is going to do it for us. The half of our Father’s plan that creates life, that nurtures souls, that promotes growth, that influences everything else was given to us. We can’t delegate it. We can’t pass it off to anyone. It’s ours. We can refuse it, we can deny it, but it’s still our part, and we’re accountable for it. There will come a day when we will all remember what we knew before we were born. We will remember that we fought in a great conflict for this privilege. How do we meet this responsibility? We daily put our energies into the work that is uniquely ours to do.”
Elder M. Russell Ballard of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles: “The basic doctrinal purpose for the Creation of the earth is to provide for God’s spirit children the continuation of the process of exaltation and eternal life. …
“… Although there is simply not a more significant contribution you can make to society, to the Church, or to the eternal destiny of our Father’s children than what you will do as a mother or father, motherhood and fatherhood are not the only measures of goodness or of one’s acceptance before the Lord. …
“Every sister in this Church who has made covenants with the Lord has a divine mandate to help save souls, to lead the women of the world, to strengthen the homes of Zion, and to build the kingdom of God” (“Women of Righteousness,” Liahona, Dec. 2002, 36, 39; Ensign, Apr. 2002, 68, 70).
Elder David A. Bednar of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles: “By divine design, men and women are intended to progress together toward perfection and a fulness of glory. Because of their distinctive temperaments and capacities, males and females each bring to a marriage relationship unique perspectives and experiences. The man and the woman contribute differently but equally to a oneness and a unity that can be achieved in no other way” (“Marriage Is Essential to His Eternal Plan,” Liahona, June 2006, 51–52; Ensign, June 2006, 83–84).
Silvia H. Allred, first counselor in the Relief Society general presidency: “The Lord has blessed women with divine attributes of love, compassion, kindness, and charity. Through our monthly visits as visiting teachers, we have the power to bless each sister as we extend our arms of love and kindness and give the gifts of compassion and charity. No matter what our individual circumstances are, we all have the opportunity to edify and nurture others” (“Feed My Sheep,” Liahona and Ensign, Nov. 2007, 113).
President Spencer W. Kimball (1895–1985): “To be a righteous woman during the winding up scenes on this earth, before the second coming of our Savior, is an especially noble calling. The righteous woman’s strength and influence today can be tenfold what it might be in more tranquil times” (“Privileges and Responsibilities of Sisters,” Ensign, Nov. 1978, 103).
Elder M. Russell Ballard of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles: “The basic doctrinal purpose for the Creation of the earth is to provide for God’s spirit children the continuation of the process of exaltation and eternal life. …
“… Although there is simply not a more significant contribution you can make to society, to the Church, or to the eternal destiny of our Father’s children than what you will do as a mother or father, motherhood and fatherhood are not the only measures of goodness or of one’s acceptance before the Lord. …
“Every sister in this Church who has made covenants with the Lord has a divine mandate to help save souls, to lead the women of the world, to strengthen the homes of Zion, and to build the kingdom of God” (“Women of Righteousness,” Liahona, Dec. 2002, 36, 39; Ensign, Apr. 2002, 68, 70).
Elder David A. Bednar of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles: “By divine design, men and women are intended to progress together toward perfection and a fulness of glory. Because of their distinctive temperaments and capacities, males and females each bring to a marriage relationship unique perspectives and experiences. The man and the woman contribute differently but equally to a oneness and a unity that can be achieved in no other way” (“Marriage Is Essential to His Eternal Plan,” Liahona, June 2006, 51–52; Ensign, June 2006, 83–84).
Silvia H. Allred, first counselor in the Relief Society general presidency: “The Lord has blessed women with divine attributes of love, compassion, kindness, and charity. Through our monthly visits as visiting teachers, we have the power to bless each sister as we extend our arms of love and kindness and give the gifts of compassion and charity. No matter what our individual circumstances are, we all have the opportunity to edify and nurture others” (“Feed My Sheep,” Liahona and Ensign, Nov. 2007, 113).
President Spencer W. Kimball (1895–1985): “To be a righteous woman during the winding up scenes on this earth, before the second coming of our Savior, is an especially noble calling. The righteous woman’s strength and influence today can be tenfold what it might be in more tranquil times” (“Privileges and Responsibilities of Sisters,” Ensign, Nov. 1978, 103).
Monday 2 February 2009
February Presidency Message
A little something to put things into perspective…. An article in National Geographic several years ago provided an interesting picture of God’s wings. After a forest fire in Yellowstone National Park, forest rangers began their trek up a mountain to assess the inferno’s damage.
One ranger found a bird literally petrified in ashes, perched statuesquely on the ground at the base of a tree. Somewhat sickened by the eerie sight, he knocked over the bird with a stick. When he gently struck it, three tiny chicks scurried from under their dead mother’s wings. The loving mother, keenly aware of impending disaster, had carried her offspring to the base of the tree and had gathered them under her wings, instinctively knowing that the toxic smoke would rise. She could have flown to safety but had refused to abandon her babies. The blaze had arrived and the heat had scorched her small body, the mother had remained steadfast.
Because she had been willing to die, those under the cover of her wings would live. “He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge.” (Psalms 91:4) Being loved this much should make a difference in your life. Remember the One who loves you, and then be different because of it.
January Birthday Brunch
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Happy Birthday to:
01 ~ Diane Moyer 01 ~ Emma Cooper
02 ~ Trisha Sea 03 ~ Kimberley Graham
05 ~ Dolores Garrett 05 ~ Natalie Wennergren
08 ~ Emily Kleinman 08 ~ Janet Antwi
09 ~ April Kerbs 12 ~ Brittany Evans
13 ~ Malinda Anderson 15 ~ Natalie Brush
16 ~ Tangikina Sanft 17 ~ Crystal Saw
18 ~ Patricia Jones 18 ~ Janelle Cook
21 ~ Heidi Newbold 25 ~ Karen Kelly
26 ~ Audrie Kalabza 26 ~ Daydra Latham
27 ~ Jenna Simmons 28 ~ Sandra Fa’amausili
29 ~ Malyssa Everhart 30 ~ Frances Cervantes
31 ~ Lisa Moschetti
January Presidency Message
"Today I desire to hold up that light by testifying of Jesus Christ... I testify that in eloquent example he partook voluntarily of the bitter cup in the awful, but for him avoidable, atonement; we must, therefore, drink from our tiny cups. I thank him for likewise not interceding on our behalf, even when we pray in faith and reasonable righteousness, for that which would not be right for us. Our glimpse of Gethsemane should teach us that all prayers are petitions."
Neal A. Maxwell
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