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
