Elder Neal A. Maxwell once explained: “None of us ever fully utilizes the people-opportunities allocated to us within our circles of friendship. You and I may call these intersectings ‘coincidence.’ This word is understandable for mortals to use, but coincidence is not an appropriate word to describe the workings of an omniscient God. He does not do things by ‘coincidence’ but … by ‘divine design.’”
What should you be looking for in your own life? What are God’s miracles that remind you that He is close, saying, “I am right here”? Think of those times, some daily, when the Lord has acted in your life—and then acted again. Treasure them as moments the Lord has shown confidence in you and in your choices. But allow Him to make more of you than you can make of yourself on your own. Treasure His involvement. Sometimes we consider changes in our plans as missteps on our journey. Think of them more as first steps to being “on the Lord’s errand.”
Heavenly Father can put us in situations with specific intent in mind. He has done so in my life, and He is doing so in yours...
Each of us is precious and loved by the Lord, who cares, who whispers, and who watches over us in ways unique to each of us. He is infinitely wiser and more powerful than mortal men and women. He knows our challenges, our triumphs, and the righteous desires of our hearts.
Announcements - Reminder - The Logan Temple will be closed for cleaning from February 12th - February 26th. The stake is looking for volunteers to help with cleaning the temple. If you are interested, please call Alan Gentry TONIGHT at 881-7162 to get on the list. They need 2 people for February 20th, 4 people for February 21st, and 4 people for February 22nd.
Be sure to check out the Friendshipper. I forgot to attach it to last week’s blog, so I did a special blog just for it! (Thanks, Sally Johnson for putting this together each month!)
There will be a viewing and funeral for Karen Stokes (past resident of Paradise) it will be held at the Nyman funeral home on Monday at noon. There are viewings tonight from 6-8 and tomorrow at the funeral home from 10:30-11:30. Thanks to all the sisters who are providing food for the family after the burial.
During the month of February, the Stake Humanitarian center is in need of 4-5 oz. bars of soap (Ivory or Dove please), and baby socks, for newborn kits they are trying to get ready to ship. Questions, contact Sherry Newbrand (435-374-1032) or Shawna Eggli.
February 14th - The Stake is hosting a Valentine’s Day Celebration from 7-10. This will be held at the Stake Center. (See the flyer on Jan. 28th blog post)
A blood drive will be held on Thursday, February 15th from 3-8 p.m. at the Paradise North Building.
Our Stake Relief Society will be hosting a Women’s Conference on February 24, 2018 at the Stake Center. It will be from 9 a.m. until noon. Speakers will be Diane Graham, Cecilia Benson and President Acevedo. This is for all sisters 16 years old and up. Breakfast will be served!
Relief Society Birthday Celebration - March 1st starting at 6:45. (That’s not a type-o!!) Please put this on your calendar. We will be starting at 6:45 with dinner. (Chili, cornbread and rolls –Topped off with dutch oven cobbler made by Blake Pulsipher) We are combining with the 4th ward Relief Society, and will have a special program by Clive Romney which will start at 7:15. We hope you will able able to attend. **We know there are other conflicts that night at the school, but we hope you will plan to attend afterwards. (See flyer on Jan. 28th blog post)
Congratulations to Susan Rae Stock for graduating from Beehives and moving into the MIA Maids !!
February Relief Society Lessons -
18th - A Yearning For Home - Dieter F. Uchtdorf
25th - Partaking of the sacrament allows us to have the Spirit with us always.
Birthdays -
February
11th - Trudy Mair, Heather Murphy and Teresa Olsen
13th - Cheyenne Loertscher
14th Angela Cushman
15th - Camille Fisher and Kris Howell
