Monday, October 29, 2018
Monday, October 22, 2018
Announcements for October 21, 2018
From our Lesson - Be Not Troubled by Elder Ronald A. Rasband
Fear is not new. The disciples of Jesus Christ, out on the Sea of Galilee, feared the “wind, and the waves” in the dark of the night. As His disciples today, we too have fears. Our single adults fear making commitments such as getting married. Young marrieds, like our children, can fear bringing children into an increasingly wicked world. Missionaries fear lots of things, especially approaching strangers. Widows fear going forward alone. Teenagers fear not being accepted; grade schoolers fear the first day of school; university students fear getting back a test. We fear failure, rejection, disappointment, and the unknown. We fear hurricanes, earthquakes, and fires that ravage the land and our lives. We fear not being chosen, and on the flip side, we fear being chosen. We fear not being good enough; we fear that the Lord has no blessings for us. We fear change, and our fears can escalate to terror. Have I included just about everyone?
To follow up on some of the invitations given to us by President Russell M. Nelson at General Conference, here are the Relief Society Motto and Declaration for you to study and ponder --
Ministering -
A special THANK YOU to all who attended our Ministering Interviews. We appreciate your efforts to be there to give feedback on those sisters and families you minister to.
Invitation to Act from Elder Holland --
“Our prayer today,” said Elder Jeffrey R. Holland of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, “is that every man and woman—and our older young men and young women—will [be] more deeply committed to heartfelt care for one another, motivated only by the pure love of Christ to do so.”
Announcements -
Sunday, October 28th - Regional Stake Conference will be broadcast in our chapel starting at 10 a.m.
Tuesday, October 30th - Primary Fall Carnival (**No Costumes) This will be held in the Cultural Hall from 6-7:30 p.m.
The Relief Society Sisters are invited to participate in a Humanitarian assignment that will be held on the evening of Tuesday, November 6th at 6 p.m. at our Stake Humanitarian center. We need sisters to RSVP. There are a limited number of spaces available, but we would like to fill those spaces. Please RSVP to a member of the Relief Society Presidency, with your commitment to be there. We will be working on individual Hygiene kits.
Blood Drive will be held November 29th. More information forthcoming.
Tithing Settlement is under way for this year. Please sign up to meet with the bishop.
Calendar this date : April 26 and 27th will be a Stake Youth Conference
Stake Relief Society is sponsoring a "Journey to the Temple" March 16, 2019. Each month they will give us suggestions of ways we can add a “drop of oil” to our spiritual lamps. **See attached photo for this month’s suggestions -
Released-
Craig and Susan Dart have been released from their ward callings. They will be serving in the Spanish Branch.
Called-
Todd Burrows as a Primary worker
A BIG welcome to Joe and Lindsey Hawkes and their family!! (They will be living with Rand and Leslie Curtis for a while.)
A BIG welcome to Brother and Sister Harrison, who will be in the new home between the Godfrey’s and the Jones’
Relief Society Lessons -
October 28 - Regional Stake Conference
November 4 - Combined Relief Society / Elders Quorum meeting to discuss implementation of new programs announced in General Conference
Birthdays -
October 23 - Stephanie Hansen
October 28 - Leann Hansen
October 29 - Lisa Saraiva
Fear is not new. The disciples of Jesus Christ, out on the Sea of Galilee, feared the “wind, and the waves” in the dark of the night. As His disciples today, we too have fears. Our single adults fear making commitments such as getting married. Young marrieds, like our children, can fear bringing children into an increasingly wicked world. Missionaries fear lots of things, especially approaching strangers. Widows fear going forward alone. Teenagers fear not being accepted; grade schoolers fear the first day of school; university students fear getting back a test. We fear failure, rejection, disappointment, and the unknown. We fear hurricanes, earthquakes, and fires that ravage the land and our lives. We fear not being chosen, and on the flip side, we fear being chosen. We fear not being good enough; we fear that the Lord has no blessings for us. We fear change, and our fears can escalate to terror. Have I included just about everyone?
Since ancient times, fear has limited the perspective of God’s children. I have always loved the account of Elisha in 2 Kings. The king of Syria had sent a legion that “came by night, and compassed the city about.” Their intent was to capture and kill the prophet Elisha. We read:
“And when the servant of the man of God was risen early, and gone forth, behold, an host compassed the city both with horses and chariots. And his servant said unto him, Alas, my master! how shall we do?”
That was fear speaking.
“And [Elisha] answered, Fear not: for they that be with us are more than they that be with them.”
But he didn’t stop there.
But he didn’t stop there.
“Elisha prayed, and said, Lord, I pray thee, open his eyes, that he may see. And the Lord opened the eyes of the young man; and he saw: and, behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire round about Elisha.”
We may or may not have chariots of fire sent to dispel our fears and conquer our demons, but the lesson is clear. The Lord is with us, mindful of us and blessing us in ways only He can do. Prayer can call down the strength and the revelation that we need to center our thoughts on Jesus Christ and His atoning sacrifice. The Lord knew that at times we would feel fear. I have been there and so have you, which is why the scriptures are replete with the Lord’s counsel:
“Be of good cheer, and do not fear.”
“Look unto me in every thought; doubt not, fear not.”
“Fear not, little flock.” I love the tenderness of “little flock.” In this Church we may be few in number by the way the world counts influence, but when we open our spiritual eyes, “they that be with us are more than they that be with them.” Our loving Shepherd, Jesus Christ, then continues, “Let earth and hell combine against you, for if ye are built upon my rock, they cannot prevail.”
**** **** ****To follow up on some of the invitations given to us by President Russell M. Nelson at General Conference, here are the Relief Society Motto and Declaration for you to study and ponder --
A special THANK YOU to all who attended our Ministering Interviews. We appreciate your efforts to be there to give feedback on those sisters and families you minister to.
Invitation to Act from Elder Holland --
“Our prayer today,” said Elder Jeffrey R. Holland of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, “is that every man and woman—and our older young men and young women—will [be] more deeply committed to heartfelt care for one another, motivated only by the pure love of Christ to do so.”
Announcements -
Sunday, October 28th - Regional Stake Conference will be broadcast in our chapel starting at 10 a.m.
Tuesday, October 30th - Primary Fall Carnival (**No Costumes) This will be held in the Cultural Hall from 6-7:30 p.m.
The Relief Society Sisters are invited to participate in a Humanitarian assignment that will be held on the evening of Tuesday, November 6th at 6 p.m. at our Stake Humanitarian center. We need sisters to RSVP. There are a limited number of spaces available, but we would like to fill those spaces. Please RSVP to a member of the Relief Society Presidency, with your commitment to be there. We will be working on individual Hygiene kits.
Blood Drive will be held November 29th. More information forthcoming.
Tithing Settlement is under way for this year. Please sign up to meet with the bishop.
Calendar this date : April 26 and 27th will be a Stake Youth Conference
Stake Relief Society is sponsoring a "Journey to the Temple" March 16, 2019. Each month they will give us suggestions of ways we can add a “drop of oil” to our spiritual lamps. **See attached photo for this month’s suggestions -
Released-
Craig and Susan Dart have been released from their ward callings. They will be serving in the Spanish Branch.
Called-
Todd Burrows as a Primary worker
A BIG welcome to Joe and Lindsey Hawkes and their family!! (They will be living with Rand and Leslie Curtis for a while.)
A BIG welcome to Brother and Sister Harrison, who will be in the new home between the Godfrey’s and the Jones’
Relief Society Lessons -
October 28 - Regional Stake Conference
November 4 - Combined Relief Society / Elders Quorum meeting to discuss implementation of new programs announced in General Conference
Birthdays -
October 23 - Stephanie Hansen
October 28 - Leann Hansen
October 29 - Lisa Saraiva
Sunday, October 14, 2018
Announcements October 14, 2018
From our Lesson Today -
Heather Godfrey taught our lesson today centered on President Russell M. Nelson’s address from our Women’s conference - “Sisters’ Participation in the Gathering of Israel”
My dear sisters, you have special spiritual gifts and propensities. Tonight I urge you, with all the hope of my heart, to pray to understand your spiritual gifts—to cultivate, use, and expand them, even more than you ever have. You will change the world as you do so.
President Nelson extended “a prophetic plea” to the women of the Church, to shape the future by helping to gather scattered Israel. He extended 4 invitations to us–
First, I invite you to participate in a 10-day fast from social media and from any other media that bring negative and impure thoughts to your mind. Pray to know which influences to remove during your fast. The effect of your 10-day fast may surprise you. What do you notice after taking a break from perspectives of the world that have been wounding your spirit? Is there a change in where you now want to spend your time and energy? Have any of your priorities shifted—even just a little? I urge you to record and follow through with each impression.
Second, I invite you to read the Book of Mormon between now and the end of the year. As impossible as that may seem with all you are trying to manage in your life, if you will accept this invitation with full purpose of heart, the Lord will help you find a way to achieve it. And, as you prayerfully study, I promise that the heavens will open for you. The Lord will bless you with increased inspiration and revelation.
As you read, I would encourage you to mark each verse that speaks of or refers to the Savior. Then, be intentional about talking of Christ, rejoicing in Christ, and preaching of Christ with your families and friends. You and they will be drawn closer to the Savior through this process. And changes, even miracles, will begin to happen.
Third, establish a pattern of regular temple attendance. This may require a little more sacrifice in your life. More regular time in the temple will allow the Lord to teach you how to draw upon His priesthood power with which you have been endowed in His temple. For those of you who don’t live near a temple, I invite you to study prayerfully about temples in the scriptures and in the words of living prophets. Seek to know more, to understand more, to feel more about temples than you ever have before.
My fourth invitation, for you who are of age, is to participate fully in Relief Society. I urge you to study the current Relief Society purpose statement. It is inspiring. It may guide you in developing your own purpose statement for your own life. I also entreat you to savor the truths in the Relief Society declaration published almost 20 years ago. A framed copy of this declaration hangs on the wall in the office of the First Presidency. I am thrilled every time I read it. It describes who you are and who the Lord needs you to be at this precise time as you do your part to help gather scattered Israel.
My dear sisters, we need you! We “need your strength, your conversion, your conviction, your ability to lead, your wisdom, and your voices.” We simply cannot gather Israel without you.
Ministering -
Ministering Interviews will be held next Sunday, October 21st right after Relief Society, starting at 2:15. This month will be interviews for those companionships in District #1.
(Taken from Oct. 2018 Ensign)
Getting help to help others
How do we involve others when we need help in our efforts to minister? Participate in ministering interviews and first-Sunday council meetings.
As we come to know the needs and strengths of those we serve, we may find that we need help to help meet their needs. Ministering interviews and first-Sunday council meetings are two opportunities to discuss how to appropriately involve others.
Ministering Interviews
These quarterly interviews between ministering sisters and the Relief Society presidency or ministering brothers and the elders quorum presidency are the only formal report we make regarding those we minister to. The interview is an opportunity on at least a quarterly basis to (1) counsel about the strengths, needs, and challenges of assigned families and individuals; (2) determine what needs the quorum, Relief Society, or ward council might assist with; and (3) learn from leaders and be encouraged in ministering efforts.
Four tips for ministering brothers and sisters:
Go to the interview seeking counsel. Be ready to learn.
Be prepared to discuss needs that you may need help meeting.
Focus on the individual’s strengths and abilities, not just needs.
Contact the presidency to counsel between quarterly interviews as needed.
(More on First Sunday Councils next week!)
Announcements -
Women’s Volleyball!!! - Each Thursday night at 8:30 p.m. at the stake center. Come have fun playing with other sisters in our stake.
October 18th (Thursday) at 7 p.m. is our Scripture Study Class with Jeanne Davis. It will be held in the Primary room. Our topic this month will be “Patterns in the Scriptures”. Bring your favorite scripture pattern. It does not need to be elaborate. Simple is great! **This class will be held every 3rd Thursday at 7 p.m.
October 28th will be our Regional Stake Conference at 10 a.m. This will be broadcast in our building from USU.
New Building Cleaning assignments have been made for the next quarter. Please see the chart posted on the September 30th blog. ****If you are going to be unable to keep your assignment, please call and make an exchange with another family.
Released -
Kaden and Traicen Potter as Primary teachers
Reed Baldwin as Stake Athletic Director
Called -
Isaac and Alyssa Short as Primary Teachers
Brent Haslam as Stake Athletic Director
Congratulations to Rachel Atkinson for earning her Young Women’s Recognition Award
Relief Society Lessons -
October 21 -
October 28 - Regional Stake Conference
Birthdays -
October 15 - Angela Loertscher
October 17 - Diana Atkinson, Natalie Phillips, Stephanie Roos
October 19 - Pauline Kurek
October 19 - Victoria Marrott
October 20 - Jeanne Skaggs
Heather Godfrey taught our lesson today centered on President Russell M. Nelson’s address from our Women’s conference - “Sisters’ Participation in the Gathering of Israel”
My dear sisters, you have special spiritual gifts and propensities. Tonight I urge you, with all the hope of my heart, to pray to understand your spiritual gifts—to cultivate, use, and expand them, even more than you ever have. You will change the world as you do so.
President Nelson extended “a prophetic plea” to the women of the Church, to shape the future by helping to gather scattered Israel. He extended 4 invitations to us–
First, I invite you to participate in a 10-day fast from social media and from any other media that bring negative and impure thoughts to your mind. Pray to know which influences to remove during your fast. The effect of your 10-day fast may surprise you. What do you notice after taking a break from perspectives of the world that have been wounding your spirit? Is there a change in where you now want to spend your time and energy? Have any of your priorities shifted—even just a little? I urge you to record and follow through with each impression.
Second, I invite you to read the Book of Mormon between now and the end of the year. As impossible as that may seem with all you are trying to manage in your life, if you will accept this invitation with full purpose of heart, the Lord will help you find a way to achieve it. And, as you prayerfully study, I promise that the heavens will open for you. The Lord will bless you with increased inspiration and revelation.
As you read, I would encourage you to mark each verse that speaks of or refers to the Savior. Then, be intentional about talking of Christ, rejoicing in Christ, and preaching of Christ with your families and friends. You and they will be drawn closer to the Savior through this process. And changes, even miracles, will begin to happen.
Third, establish a pattern of regular temple attendance. This may require a little more sacrifice in your life. More regular time in the temple will allow the Lord to teach you how to draw upon His priesthood power with which you have been endowed in His temple. For those of you who don’t live near a temple, I invite you to study prayerfully about temples in the scriptures and in the words of living prophets. Seek to know more, to understand more, to feel more about temples than you ever have before.
My fourth invitation, for you who are of age, is to participate fully in Relief Society. I urge you to study the current Relief Society purpose statement. It is inspiring. It may guide you in developing your own purpose statement for your own life. I also entreat you to savor the truths in the Relief Society declaration published almost 20 years ago. A framed copy of this declaration hangs on the wall in the office of the First Presidency. I am thrilled every time I read it. It describes who you are and who the Lord needs you to be at this precise time as you do your part to help gather scattered Israel.
My dear sisters, we need you! We “need your strength, your conversion, your conviction, your ability to lead, your wisdom, and your voices.” We simply cannot gather Israel without you.
Ministering -
Ministering Interviews will be held next Sunday, October 21st right after Relief Society, starting at 2:15. This month will be interviews for those companionships in District #1.
(Taken from Oct. 2018 Ensign)
Getting help to help others
How do we involve others when we need help in our efforts to minister? Participate in ministering interviews and first-Sunday council meetings.
As we come to know the needs and strengths of those we serve, we may find that we need help to help meet their needs. Ministering interviews and first-Sunday council meetings are two opportunities to discuss how to appropriately involve others.
Ministering Interviews
These quarterly interviews between ministering sisters and the Relief Society presidency or ministering brothers and the elders quorum presidency are the only formal report we make regarding those we minister to. The interview is an opportunity on at least a quarterly basis to (1) counsel about the strengths, needs, and challenges of assigned families and individuals; (2) determine what needs the quorum, Relief Society, or ward council might assist with; and (3) learn from leaders and be encouraged in ministering efforts.
Four tips for ministering brothers and sisters:
Go to the interview seeking counsel. Be ready to learn.
Be prepared to discuss needs that you may need help meeting.
Focus on the individual’s strengths and abilities, not just needs.
Contact the presidency to counsel between quarterly interviews as needed.
(More on First Sunday Councils next week!)
Announcements -
Women’s Volleyball!!! - Each Thursday night at 8:30 p.m. at the stake center. Come have fun playing with other sisters in our stake.
October 18th (Thursday) at 7 p.m. is our Scripture Study Class with Jeanne Davis. It will be held in the Primary room. Our topic this month will be “Patterns in the Scriptures”. Bring your favorite scripture pattern. It does not need to be elaborate. Simple is great! **This class will be held every 3rd Thursday at 7 p.m.
October 28th will be our Regional Stake Conference at 10 a.m. This will be broadcast in our building from USU.
New Building Cleaning assignments have been made for the next quarter. Please see the chart posted on the September 30th blog. ****If you are going to be unable to keep your assignment, please call and make an exchange with another family.
Released -
Kaden and Traicen Potter as Primary teachers
Reed Baldwin as Stake Athletic Director
Called -
Isaac and Alyssa Short as Primary Teachers
Brent Haslam as Stake Athletic Director
Congratulations to Rachel Atkinson for earning her Young Women’s Recognition Award
Relief Society Lessons -
October 21 -
October 28 - Regional Stake Conference
Birthdays -
October 15 - Angela Loertscher
October 17 - Diana Atkinson, Natalie Phillips, Stephanie Roos
October 19 - Pauline Kurek
October 19 - Victoria Marrott
October 20 - Jeanne Skaggs
Saturday, October 13, 2018
Sunday, October 7, 2018
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