Announcements for February 4, 2018

From our lesson today - 

We had our 1st Sunday Council today with the topic of  - “What can we do to help loved ones who have left the church, have a desire to return?”  

One of the greatest heartaches a valiant parent in Zion can suffer is a child who strays from the gospel path. Questions of “Why?” or “What did I do wrong?” and “How can this child now be helped?” are pondered without ceasing in the minds and hearts of such parents. These men and women pray earnestly, search the scriptures diligently, and listen intently to the counsel of priesthood and auxiliary leaders as they turn to the gospel of Jesus Christ for guidance, strength, and solace.
(Faithful Parents and Wayward Children - Sustaining hope while overcoming misunderstanding - Elder Bednar - Ensign March 2014)

If we knew that our family members would eventually return, would that change how we act in our stories today? I believe we might live with a much greater degree of peace, love, and acceptance. As we work to make our story turn out well, it helps to remember that we can choose to approach loved ones from a place of peace and love rather than anger and fear. As Paul wrote, “God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind” (2 Timothy 1:7). As Elder Carmack urges: “Never give up. If you cannot seem to reach your daughter or son now, you can at least keep trying and keep loving them. … Do not give in to paralyzing feelings of guilt and hopelessness. Seek spiritual help and peace. Be strong and courageous. You will see it through.”– (When a Child Leaves the Church - Ensign Feb 2016)

We made goals related to this topic to work on during this next month - 
-Look for someone to encourage and show love to.  Tell them they are great, and express your appreciation for the good things they do.  
-Pray for guidance to know who you can reach out to to make a positive difference in their lives, then follow through on the prompting. 

Announcements - 

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.

Ward Ski Party will be held Tuesday, February 6th at Beaver Mountain starting at 5:00 p.m.  You can bring a dessert to share if you would like to! 

The Blue and Gold banquet will be held Wednesday, Feb. 7th  at 6:30 at the church.  All Families of Cub Scouts are invited to attend. 
**If you no longer have a boy in Cub scouts, but you still have the blue T-shirt, please return it to Kris Howell or Dolores Maughan, or you can give them $5.00 to cover the cost of the shirt and keep it. 

The Logan Temple will be closed for cleaning from February 12th - February 26th.

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 last week’s 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 last week’s blog post)

The temple has new “Stake Family File Cabinets” that have been installed in the same room across from the clothing rental desk.  Please read through the information below if you would like to use them. (See last week’s blog post)

Released - 
Scott Knowles as a Primary Teacher

Called - 
Bryan Bird as a Primary Teacher

Congratulations to the Following!!  
- Anna Pickup for being baptized!
- Madi Foster for earning her Young Women’s Medallion/Recognition
-Sadie Fredrickson for earning her Honor Bee award in Young Womens
-Alaina Bird for graduating from Primary and entering the Young Women’s program
-Meghan Foster who received a mission call to the Tonga, Nukuʻalofa mission !!  

February Relief Society Lessons -
11th - By Divine Design - Ronald A. Rasband 
18th - A Yearning For Home - Dieter F. Uchtdorf
25th - Partaking of the sacrament allows us to have the Spirit with us always.


Birthdays - 

February
5th - Amy Miller
8th - Marsha Willie
9th - Laurel Foerster
10th - Rachel Willis
11th - Trudy Mair, Heather Murphy and Teresa Olsen