Thursday, August 30, 2018
Sunday, August 26, 2018
From our Lesson Today - Heidi Horger gave our lesson today. The topic was “The Lord wants us to accept ministering from others.”
We had a great discussion about the importance of being good “receivers” as well as good ministers to each other. The lives of others, as well as our own, are blessed as we accept and allow others to serve us.
Elder Robert D. Hales said: “The gospel plan requires giving and receiving. … Individuals in difficulty often say: ‘I’ll do it alone,’ … ‘I can take care of myself.’ It has been said that no one is so rich that he does not need another’s help, no one so poor as not to be useful in some way to his fellowman. The disposition to ask assistance from others with confidence, and to grant it with kindness, should be part of our very nature” (“We Can’t Do It Alone,” Ensign, Nov. 1975, 91, 93).
Remember that you are not alone. There are many around you that are willing to help lift and carry your burdens. When you ask for and allow others to help, you invite others to participate in your life. This enables you to live in community rather than isolation. Sisters, you are loved.
**Reminder that last week, Erin challenged us to make an individual short term goal, something we can work on over the next 2 weeks. She encouraged us to use the “SMART” pattern when planning a goal to work towards– We hope you have been able to find something meaningful in your life to work on.
Specific
Measurable
Attainable
Recordable and Realistic
Timely
Ministering -
“Therefore they did watch over their people, and did nourish them with things pertaining to righteousness.” —Mosiah 23:18 We are appreciative of the many acts of service and love you as sisters offer each other.
Announcements -
August 30th, Thursday - Blood Drive at the North Paradise church from 3-8 p.m. For more information contact Jason Winn.
September 4-9 is our week to feed the missionaries. Please contact Brad Killian to sign up.
September 8th at 6 p.m. there will be another softball tournament. All ages 15 and older are encouraged to participate. More information will be forthcoiming.
September 9, 2018, at 6:00 p.m., Elder Quentin L. Cook will host a Face to Face event for young adults. This will be combined with a worldwide devotional. The event will be broadcast live from historic Nauvoo, Illinois, and will focus on the Restoration of the gospel. Elder Cook will be joined by two Church historians, Sister Kate Holbrook and Brother Matt Grow. They will answer questions from young adults from around the world.
September 13th, Thursday (***Note date change) - We invite you to attend a NEW Scripture Study class led by Jeanne Davis in the Primary Room of our (South) building at 7:00 p.m. (Normally this class will be held each third Thursday of the month, but because of the conflict with the fireside by Brother Horsley, we bumped the date ahead a week. Please put this on your calendars for the third Thursday in the future.)
September 20th, Thursday - MARRIAGE & INTIMACY - This is a combined Relief Society/Priesthood activity by invitation from the Paradise 2nd ward. It is for all 4 Paradise wards. It is a discussion led by Dr. Brett Horsely OBGYN from Logan who has presented this a lot, over several years. It will be in the chapel so Sunday dress please. North Church 6:30pm (Refreshments)
Sunday, September 23rd - Special Stake Conference - 10am (Sunday only - no Saturday meeting will be held) It will be broadcast to the Paradise Buildings. We will have a visiting General Authority.)
October 6th and 7th - GENERAL CONFERENCE - We encourage you to get this on your calendars.
Called - Blake Rich as the Stake Young Men’s Secretary
Relief Society Lessons -
September 2 - Council Discussion led by Charmaine Kuss
September 9 - Behold, A Royal Army - Elder Rasband
September 16 - Prepare to Meet God - Elder Cook
September 23 - Special Stake Conference broadcast in our building at 10 a.m.
September 30 - There are many ways we can minister to others.
October 6-7 - General Conference
Birthdays -
28th - Sandra Sorensen
We had a great discussion about the importance of being good “receivers” as well as good ministers to each other. The lives of others, as well as our own, are blessed as we accept and allow others to serve us.
Elder Robert D. Hales said: “The gospel plan requires giving and receiving. … Individuals in difficulty often say: ‘I’ll do it alone,’ … ‘I can take care of myself.’ It has been said that no one is so rich that he does not need another’s help, no one so poor as not to be useful in some way to his fellowman. The disposition to ask assistance from others with confidence, and to grant it with kindness, should be part of our very nature” (“We Can’t Do It Alone,” Ensign, Nov. 1975, 91, 93).
Remember that you are not alone. There are many around you that are willing to help lift and carry your burdens. When you ask for and allow others to help, you invite others to participate in your life. This enables you to live in community rather than isolation. Sisters, you are loved.
**Reminder that last week, Erin challenged us to make an individual short term goal, something we can work on over the next 2 weeks. She encouraged us to use the “SMART” pattern when planning a goal to work towards– We hope you have been able to find something meaningful in your life to work on.
Specific
Measurable
Attainable
Recordable and Realistic
Timely
Ministering -
“Therefore they did watch over their people, and did nourish them with things pertaining to righteousness.” —Mosiah 23:18 We are appreciative of the many acts of service and love you as sisters offer each other.
Announcements -
August 30th, Thursday - Blood Drive at the North Paradise church from 3-8 p.m. For more information contact Jason Winn.
September 4-9 is our week to feed the missionaries. Please contact Brad Killian to sign up.
September 8th at 6 p.m. there will be another softball tournament. All ages 15 and older are encouraged to participate. More information will be forthcoiming.
September 9, 2018, at 6:00 p.m., Elder Quentin L. Cook will host a Face to Face event for young adults. This will be combined with a worldwide devotional. The event will be broadcast live from historic Nauvoo, Illinois, and will focus on the Restoration of the gospel. Elder Cook will be joined by two Church historians, Sister Kate Holbrook and Brother Matt Grow. They will answer questions from young adults from around the world.
September 13th, Thursday (***Note date change) - We invite you to attend a NEW Scripture Study class led by Jeanne Davis in the Primary Room of our (South) building at 7:00 p.m. (Normally this class will be held each third Thursday of the month, but because of the conflict with the fireside by Brother Horsley, we bumped the date ahead a week. Please put this on your calendars for the third Thursday in the future.)
September 20th, Thursday - MARRIAGE & INTIMACY - This is a combined Relief Society/Priesthood activity by invitation from the Paradise 2nd ward. It is for all 4 Paradise wards. It is a discussion led by Dr. Brett Horsely OBGYN from Logan who has presented this a lot, over several years. It will be in the chapel so Sunday dress please. North Church 6:30pm (Refreshments)
Sunday, September 23rd - Special Stake Conference - 10am (Sunday only - no Saturday meeting will be held) It will be broadcast to the Paradise Buildings. We will have a visiting General Authority.)
October 6th and 7th - GENERAL CONFERENCE - We encourage you to get this on your calendars.
Called - Blake Rich as the Stake Young Men’s Secretary
Relief Society Lessons -
September 2 - Council Discussion led by Charmaine Kuss
September 9 - Behold, A Royal Army - Elder Rasband
September 16 - Prepare to Meet God - Elder Cook
September 23 - Special Stake Conference broadcast in our building at 10 a.m.
September 30 - There are many ways we can minister to others.
October 6-7 - General Conference
Birthdays -
28th - Sandra Sorensen
Tuesday, August 21, 2018
Ministering Assignment Update as of August 17, 2018
Sisters, there are a few changes on Ministering assignments. Please check the following chart for clarification of these changes. Thank you for the service you freely give to minister to each other.
Announcements for August 19, 2018
From our Lesson Today - We had our August Council Discussion today led by Erin Foster.
She talked about how many in our ward and area have heavy burdens to carry. Through our Ministering efforts we can be aware of those burdens and prayerfully seek ways that we can help lift those burdens. She shared the scripture in Mosiah 24:13-15 that says -
13 And it came to pass that the voice of the Lord came to them in their afflictions, saying: Lift up your heads and be of good comfort, for I know of the covenant which ye have made unto me; and I will covenant with my people and deliver them out of bondage.
14 And I will also ease the burdens which are put upon your shoulders, that even you cannot feel them upon your backs, even while you are in bondage; and this will I do that ye may stand as witnesses for me hereafter, and that ye may know of a surety that I, the Lord God, do visit my people in their afflictions.
15 And now it came to pass that the burdens which were laid upon Alma and his brethren were made light; yea, the Lord did strengthen them that they could bear up their burdens with ease, and they did submit cheerfully and with patience to all the will of the Lord.
Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin gave the following quotes -
“How can we love days that are filled with sorrow? We can’t—at least not in the moment. I am not suggesting that we suppress discouragement or deny the reality of pain. I am not suggesting that we smother unpleasant truths beneath a cloak of pretended happiness. But I do believe that the way we react to adversity can be a major factor in how happy and successful we can be in life.”
He also taught comforting doctrine when he said -
“We need to understand the principle of compensation. The Lord compensates the faithful for every loss. That which is taken away from those who love the Lord will be added unto them in His own way. While it may not come at the time we desire, the faithful will know that every tear today will eventually be returned a hundredfold with tears of rejoicing and gratitude.
If we approach adversities wisely, our hardest times can be times of greatest growth, which in turn can lead toward times of greatest happiness.”
Erin challenged us to make an individual short term goal, something we can work on over the next 2 weeks. She encouraged us to use the “SMART” pattern when planning a goal to work towards–
Specific
Measurable
Attainable
Recordable and Realistic
Timely
Announcements -
August 25th, Saturday - Trout and Berry Days Parade starts at 10:00. The primary children are encouraged to decorate their bikes and helmets and meet at the Post Office at 9:45 to ride in the parade. Please come support and cheer the children on.
August 30th, Thursday - Blood Drive at the North Paradise church from 3-8 p.m. For more information contact Jason Winn.
September 4th-9th, It’s our ward’s turn to feed the missionaries, contact Brad Killian to sign up.
September 20th, Thursday - MARRIAGE & INTIMACY Fireside- This is a combined Relief Society/Priesthood activity by invitation from the Paradise 2nd ward. It is for all 4 Paradise wards. It is a discussion led by Dr. Brett Horsely OBGYN from Logan who has presented this a lot, over several years. It will be in the chapel so Sunday dress please. North Church 6:30pm (Refreshments)
September 20th, Thursday - We invite you to attend a NEW Scripture Study class led by Jeanne Davis in the Primary Room of our (South) building at 7:30 p.m. (***Normal start time will be 7 p.m., but because of the meeting by Dr. Horsley, we will start a half hour later this month.)
Sunday, September 23rd - Special Stake Conference - 10am (Sunday only - no Saturday meeting will be held) It will be broadcast to the Paradise Buildings. We will have a visiting General Authority.
October 6th and 7th - GENERAL CONFERENCE - We encourage you to get this on your calendars.
A member of the Stake Presidency will be here in our building each Sunday except for Fast Sunday, at 4 p.m. to sign temple recommends. Please come to the West foyer to meet them.
Ministering -
Thank you, to all who attended the Ministering Interviews today! We appreciate all of you for your efforts and we love how the Young Women in our ward are integrating into our Ministering efforts.
From an article that will be in the December Ensign, written by Jean B. Bingham, General Relief Society President, --- We are all learning together as we embrace “a newer, holier approach” to ministering. Perhaps some of us feel overwhelmed or intimidated. It helps to remember that “newer and holier” does not mean “flawless and unachievable.” Whether you are still uncertain about the purposes of ministering and how it works or you think you have it down, I invite you to watch and read the resources at ministering.lds.org and study the Ministering Principles articles published each month in the Ensign. These materials will help align your ministering efforts with the Savior’s work.
Relief Society Lessons -
August 26 - 4th week lesson "The Lord Wants Us to Accept Ministering From Others"
September 2 - Council Discussion led by Charmaine Kuss
Birthdays -
20 - Sherry Newbrand
23 - Helen Edwards
She talked about how many in our ward and area have heavy burdens to carry. Through our Ministering efforts we can be aware of those burdens and prayerfully seek ways that we can help lift those burdens. She shared the scripture in Mosiah 24:13-15 that says -
13 And it came to pass that the voice of the Lord came to them in their afflictions, saying: Lift up your heads and be of good comfort, for I know of the covenant which ye have made unto me; and I will covenant with my people and deliver them out of bondage.
14 And I will also ease the burdens which are put upon your shoulders, that even you cannot feel them upon your backs, even while you are in bondage; and this will I do that ye may stand as witnesses for me hereafter, and that ye may know of a surety that I, the Lord God, do visit my people in their afflictions.
15 And now it came to pass that the burdens which were laid upon Alma and his brethren were made light; yea, the Lord did strengthen them that they could bear up their burdens with ease, and they did submit cheerfully and with patience to all the will of the Lord.
Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin gave the following quotes -
“How can we love days that are filled with sorrow? We can’t—at least not in the moment. I am not suggesting that we suppress discouragement or deny the reality of pain. I am not suggesting that we smother unpleasant truths beneath a cloak of pretended happiness. But I do believe that the way we react to adversity can be a major factor in how happy and successful we can be in life.”
He also taught comforting doctrine when he said -
“We need to understand the principle of compensation. The Lord compensates the faithful for every loss. That which is taken away from those who love the Lord will be added unto them in His own way. While it may not come at the time we desire, the faithful will know that every tear today will eventually be returned a hundredfold with tears of rejoicing and gratitude.
If we approach adversities wisely, our hardest times can be times of greatest growth, which in turn can lead toward times of greatest happiness.”
Erin challenged us to make an individual short term goal, something we can work on over the next 2 weeks. She encouraged us to use the “SMART” pattern when planning a goal to work towards–
Specific
Measurable
Attainable
Recordable and Realistic
Timely
Announcements -
August 25th, Saturday - Trout and Berry Days Parade starts at 10:00. The primary children are encouraged to decorate their bikes and helmets and meet at the Post Office at 9:45 to ride in the parade. Please come support and cheer the children on.
August 30th, Thursday - Blood Drive at the North Paradise church from 3-8 p.m. For more information contact Jason Winn.
September 4th-9th, It’s our ward’s turn to feed the missionaries, contact Brad Killian to sign up.
September 20th, Thursday - MARRIAGE & INTIMACY Fireside- This is a combined Relief Society/Priesthood activity by invitation from the Paradise 2nd ward. It is for all 4 Paradise wards. It is a discussion led by Dr. Brett Horsely OBGYN from Logan who has presented this a lot, over several years. It will be in the chapel so Sunday dress please. North Church 6:30pm (Refreshments)
September 20th, Thursday - We invite you to attend a NEW Scripture Study class led by Jeanne Davis in the Primary Room of our (South) building at 7:30 p.m. (***Normal start time will be 7 p.m., but because of the meeting by Dr. Horsley, we will start a half hour later this month.)
Sunday, September 23rd - Special Stake Conference - 10am (Sunday only - no Saturday meeting will be held) It will be broadcast to the Paradise Buildings. We will have a visiting General Authority.
October 6th and 7th - GENERAL CONFERENCE - We encourage you to get this on your calendars.
A member of the Stake Presidency will be here in our building each Sunday except for Fast Sunday, at 4 p.m. to sign temple recommends. Please come to the West foyer to meet them.
Ministering -
Thank you, to all who attended the Ministering Interviews today! We appreciate all of you for your efforts and we love how the Young Women in our ward are integrating into our Ministering efforts.
From an article that will be in the December Ensign, written by Jean B. Bingham, General Relief Society President, --- We are all learning together as we embrace “a newer, holier approach” to ministering. Perhaps some of us feel overwhelmed or intimidated. It helps to remember that “newer and holier” does not mean “flawless and unachievable.” Whether you are still uncertain about the purposes of ministering and how it works or you think you have it down, I invite you to watch and read the resources at ministering.lds.org and study the Ministering Principles articles published each month in the Ensign. These materials will help align your ministering efforts with the Savior’s work.
Relief Society Lessons -
August 26 - 4th week lesson "The Lord Wants Us to Accept Ministering From Others"
September 2 - Council Discussion led by Charmaine Kuss
Birthdays -
20 - Sherry Newbrand
23 - Helen Edwards
Sunday, August 12, 2018
Announcements for August 12, 2018
From our Lesson - Heather Godfrey taught today. Our lesson was -
His Spirit To Be With You - Henry B. Eyring
We have the priceless promise of the Holy Ghost as a companion, and we also have true directions on how to claim that gift. These words are said by the Lord’s authorized servant with his hands on our head: “Receive the Holy Ghost.” At that moment you and I have the assurance He will be sent. But our obligation is to choose to open our hearts to receive the ministration of the Spirit over a lifetime.
The experiences of the Prophet Joseph Smith offer a guide. He began and continued his ministry with the decision that his own wisdom was not sufficient to know what course he should pursue. He chose to be humble before God.
Next, Joseph chose to ask of God. He prayed in faith that God would answer. The answer came when he was a young boy. Those messages came when he needed to know how God would have His Church established. The Holy Ghost comforted and guided him throughout his life.
He obeyed inspiration when it was difficult. For instance, he received direction to send the Twelve to England when he needed them most. He sent them.
He accepted correction and comfort from the Spirit when he was imprisoned and the Saints were terribly oppressed. And he obeyed when he went down the road to Carthage even as he knew he faced mortal danger.
The Prophet Joseph set an example for us of how to receive continual spiritual direction and comfort through the Holy Ghost.
The first choice he made was to be humble before God.
The second was to pray with faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.
The third was to obey exactly. Obedience may mean to move quickly. It may mean to prepare. Or it may mean to wait in patience for further inspiration.
And the fourth is to pray to know the needs and hearts of others and how to help them for the Lord. Joseph prayed for the Saints in distress when he was in prison. It has been my opportunity to observe the prophets of God as they pray, ask for inspiration, receive direction, and act on it.
I have seen how often their prayers are about the people they love and serve. Their concern for others seems to open their hearts to receive inspiration. That can be true for you.
Inspiration will help us minister to others for the Lord.
Announcements -
Thursday, August 30th - Blood Drive at the North Paradise church from 3-8 p.m. For more information contact Jason Winn.
A member of the Stake Presidency will be here in our building each Sunday except for Fast Sunday, at 4 p.m. to sign temple recommends. Please come to the West foyer to meet them.
Ministering -
Next Sunday, August 19th, we will be conducting Ministering Interviews for those of you who are in District 2. Interviews will take place starting at 2:15 and will continue through 3:45. (Please come to the East hallway in the church for the interviews.) **Please take time to go to the blog for June 26th and look at the Ministering chart to see if you are in District 2 and to check for what time you are to come. (The times are listed directly underneath the District number). We appreciate your efforts to be there and to report on the ladies and families that you minister to.
Released -
Stake Young Men’s Presidency
Rand Curtis - President
Eric Andrus - 1st Counselor
Brent Haslam - 2nd Counselor
Blake Rich - Secretary
Called -
New Stake Young Men’s Presidency
David Thatcher - President
Shaun Peck - 1st Counselor
Mark Stevenson - 2nd Counselor
Congratulations to Ty Russell on becoming a Priest!
Congratulations to David Widmer on his mission call to the Ohio, Cincinnati Mission. He leaves November 28th.
Relief Society Lessons -
August 19 - Council Discussion - Erin Foster
Birthdays -
August 6 - Christina McDowell and Annie Stevenson
August 7 - Paige Taylor
August 8 - Sally Johnson
August 11 - Natali Stevenson and Becky Skaggs
August 12 - Mindi Pulsipher
August 13 - Shanna Fredrickson
August 17 - Crystal Bird and Jill Hansen
His Spirit To Be With You - Henry B. Eyring
We have the priceless promise of the Holy Ghost as a companion, and we also have true directions on how to claim that gift. These words are said by the Lord’s authorized servant with his hands on our head: “Receive the Holy Ghost.” At that moment you and I have the assurance He will be sent. But our obligation is to choose to open our hearts to receive the ministration of the Spirit over a lifetime.
The experiences of the Prophet Joseph Smith offer a guide. He began and continued his ministry with the decision that his own wisdom was not sufficient to know what course he should pursue. He chose to be humble before God.
Next, Joseph chose to ask of God. He prayed in faith that God would answer. The answer came when he was a young boy. Those messages came when he needed to know how God would have His Church established. The Holy Ghost comforted and guided him throughout his life.
He obeyed inspiration when it was difficult. For instance, he received direction to send the Twelve to England when he needed them most. He sent them.
He accepted correction and comfort from the Spirit when he was imprisoned and the Saints were terribly oppressed. And he obeyed when he went down the road to Carthage even as he knew he faced mortal danger.
The Prophet Joseph set an example for us of how to receive continual spiritual direction and comfort through the Holy Ghost.
The first choice he made was to be humble before God.
The second was to pray with faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.
The third was to obey exactly. Obedience may mean to move quickly. It may mean to prepare. Or it may mean to wait in patience for further inspiration.
And the fourth is to pray to know the needs and hearts of others and how to help them for the Lord. Joseph prayed for the Saints in distress when he was in prison. It has been my opportunity to observe the prophets of God as they pray, ask for inspiration, receive direction, and act on it.
I have seen how often their prayers are about the people they love and serve. Their concern for others seems to open their hearts to receive inspiration. That can be true for you.
Inspiration will help us minister to others for the Lord.
Announcements -
Thursday, August 30th - Blood Drive at the North Paradise church from 3-8 p.m. For more information contact Jason Winn.
A member of the Stake Presidency will be here in our building each Sunday except for Fast Sunday, at 4 p.m. to sign temple recommends. Please come to the West foyer to meet them.
Ministering -
Next Sunday, August 19th, we will be conducting Ministering Interviews for those of you who are in District 2. Interviews will take place starting at 2:15 and will continue through 3:45. (Please come to the East hallway in the church for the interviews.) **Please take time to go to the blog for June 26th and look at the Ministering chart to see if you are in District 2 and to check for what time you are to come. (The times are listed directly underneath the District number). We appreciate your efforts to be there and to report on the ladies and families that you minister to.
Released -
Stake Young Men’s Presidency
Rand Curtis - President
Eric Andrus - 1st Counselor
Brent Haslam - 2nd Counselor
Blake Rich - Secretary
Called -
New Stake Young Men’s Presidency
David Thatcher - President
Shaun Peck - 1st Counselor
Mark Stevenson - 2nd Counselor
Congratulations to Ty Russell on becoming a Priest!
Congratulations to David Widmer on his mission call to the Ohio, Cincinnati Mission. He leaves November 28th.
Relief Society Lessons -
August 19 - Council Discussion - Erin Foster
Birthdays -
August 6 - Christina McDowell and Annie Stevenson
August 7 - Paige Taylor
August 8 - Sally Johnson
August 11 - Natali Stevenson and Becky Skaggs
August 12 - Mindi Pulsipher
August 13 - Shanna Fredrickson
August 17 - Crystal Bird and Jill Hansen
Monday, August 6, 2018
Thursday, August 2, 2018
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