Green Valley Relief Society

Sunday, 29 March 2009

Plant those seeds

"Fear not to do good, my sons, for whatsoever ye sow, that shall ye also reap; therefore, if ye sow good ye shall also reap good for your reward"
~Doctrine and Covenanta 6:33
Sunday March 29th Message

The Secret Heart

The Secret Heart
by Claire Helmers

I wonder, sometimes, if you know how much I need your love.How much I crave a compliment, how much I want a hug.I wonder if you share my fear of always falling short Of thinking I'm the only one with faults and sins.

Do you like me, put on a face that says your life is swell, But shake and tremble deep inside that fragile outer shell? Please don't be fooled by my facade, I've worn it now for years But often, just below my smile, my throat is full of tears.

Are you convinced that others here are worthier than you? They know the gospel, pay their tithes, and shine in Sunday School Their kids don't fight, their house is clean, they never raise their voice. You'd gladly trade your life for theirs, if you just had a choice.

Well, please remember, sisters dear, that life's not all it seems. The lives that other women live are only in your dreams They worry, struggle, cry and pray, and never have enough Of love from women like yourself, of gentle female stuff.

I need your love like you need mine; I need forgiveness too For falling short of my ideals, and wishing I was you So if you like me, tell me so, just tell me to my face
I need to hear that , oh so much: I need your warm embrace.

Do you like my dress, my hair, my smile, the lesson I just gave? Well, tell me every Sunday, please; I'd love it if you rave. You see, I'm not as smart or strong or good as you may think; Life gets me down; you'd be surprised how low my moods can sink.

Well, who am I? I'm everyone--I'm every woman here Who needs a friend, a confidante, a non-judgmental ear,Who wants to feel important and to know somebody cares,
Who needs to feel she's up to all the burdens that she bears.

So please don't be afraid of me; draw near to me instead,Pour out your heart and soul to me and get inside my head. Let's be a whole fraternity of inter linking hearts.That's how the Savior planned it, if we each just do our part.

March Birthday Brunch

Happy Birthday to

Deborah Kelley ~ 05
Laura Simmons ~ 05
Megahn Mills ~ 08
Lacy Galloway ~ 13
Leigh ann Loban ~ 16
Naomi Sawyer ~ 28
Deleen Stallings ~ 29
Shelley Dean ~ 30
Jennie State ~ 30

Thursday, 26 March 2009

Change in Events

Dear Sisters,

The Enrichment Relief Society Birthday Celebration scheduled for this evening, March 26, 2009, at 7PM has been rescheduled due to the blizzard warning in effect for our area. We dont want to risk putting any of our sisters in danger of an accident or getting stranded. We apologize for any inconvenience and hope you can stay home, safe and warm, and enjoy your appetizers!

The Birthday Celebration has been rescheduled for *Friday, April 10, at 7PM*in the Laredo Cultural Hall. We hope you will be able to attend! If you are still willing to bring an appetizer, we would greatly appreciate it.

Please call Jennifer Johansen if you have any questions

Sunday, 22 March 2009

Gospel Teaching—Our Most Important Calling

“We all have a sacred responsibility to learn some basic principles of teaching.”
1. Show Love
2. Teach from Scriptures
3. Encourage Pondering

William D. Oswald, Nov. 2008
find the full talk at the following address
http://lds.org/conference/talk/display/0,5232,23-1-947-29,00.html

Thursday, 19 March 2009

Starfish

"Strolling along the edge of the sea a man catches sight of a young woman who appears to be engaged in a ritual dance. She stoops down, then straightens to her full height, casting her arm out into the air. Drawing closer, he sees that the beach around her is littered with starfish, and she is throwing them one by one into the sea. He lightly mocks her “There are stranded starfish as far as you can see, for miles up the beach. What difference can saving a few of them possible make?” Smiling, she bends down and once more tosses a starfish out over the water,saying serenely, “ It certainly makes a difference to that one.”