President Boyd K. Packer’s words are plain and precious: “You are a child of God. He is the father of your spirit. Spiritually you are of noble birth, the offspring of the King of Heaven. Fix that truth in your mind and hold to it. However many generations in your mortal ancestry, no matter what race or people you represent, the pedigree of your spirit can be written on a single line. You are a child of God!”
As we follow the examples of the Savior and the Prophet Joseph in earnestly seeking God, we will come to understand in a very real way, ... that our Father knows us by name, that we are His children.
To mothers, especially young mothers, who often feel overwhelmed and underwater while striving to raise “a sin-resistant generation,” never underestimate your central role in God’s plan. In stressful moments—perhaps when you are chasing little ones and a charred smell from the kitchen informs you that your lovingly prepared dinner is now a burnt offering—know that God sanctifies your most difficult days. “Fear thou not; for I am with thee,” He peacefully reassures. We honor you as you fulfill the hope of Sister Joy D. Jones, who stated, “Our children deserve to understand their divine identity.”
Coming to know our Father changes everything, especially our hearts, as His gentle Spirit confirms our true identity and great worth in His sight. God walks with us along the covenant path as we seek Him through prayerful pleadings, scriptural searchings, and obedient strivings.
Announcements -
Reminder that it is the Relief Society Sister’s turn to write to the missionaries serving from our ward this month. See blog post from May 20th for missionary addresses. ***Sister Kuss will have a manila envelope that we will be mailing out for each missionary, at church next week if you would like to bring a letter to put in it.
A reminder that President Acevedo is encouraging all of us to prayerfully attend the temple before Stake Conference.
Stake Conference - Saturday, June 16th at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, June 17th at 10:00 a.m. --There is also a Leadership training meeting on Saturday at 4 p.m. at the stake center.
Happy Father’s Day next Sunday!!
Ward Party/Dinner ---SEE latest blog --Date has changed to Saturday, June 30th.
Stake YW and YM camps will be held June 26-30
There will be no Mutual activities held during the month of July
Called:
Lisa Saraiva as a Sunday School Teacher
A BIG Welcome to the Jared and Stephanie Roos family (114 East 9500 South - Paradise)
June Relief Society Lessons -
17th - Stake Conference
24th - God wants all of His Children to be watched over and cared for.
Birthdays -
11th - Geraldine Bingham and Jody Stout
19th - Miryann Jo Christiansen
20th - Shelbie Potter
21st - Sarah Weeks
23rd - Madison Gale
24th - Jamie Riggs
