Thought for the day...

 

Planning ahead...

If you've GOT TALENT--Come share this Wednesday at the church.  6:30 and call Berenice to sign up!  Also bring 2 dozen treats with you.  Finger treats.  SEE YOU THERE!!!
November is also our turn to clean the building.  If you are interested in doing that please contact Sister Bradfield.  I'm sure she would love the help!!!  There is also a sign-up sheet in RS. 
435-704-4814  
November 5th--Our Wonderful, Whimsical, Wednesday, 5-8:30, Dinner at 6:00.  If you have questions, call one of the RS Presidency!!!
For our Ward CHRISTMAS party this year we are going to do 2!!!  One for the adults and one for the kids.  The adult party will be on Wednesday, December 2nd.  6:30 at the church.  Nice dinner and visiting.  Should be very enjoyable.  Please plan to attend and for those of you that need a babysitter!!  GET ONE EARLY!!
Then there will be another Family CHRISTMAS party on Tuesday, Dec. 9th, 7:00 p.m.  This one is for the youth and kids.  Mom's and dad's will come too.  They will have a small program and then Santa will be coming.  This is the time for family pictures with Santa.  FUN, FUN, FUN!!!
Then December is all yours!!! 
That's all I have for the calendar right now.  If anything else comes up,  you will be the first to know!!!

Great lesson today--Grateful in any Circumstance--President Dieter F. Uchtdorf

                                                                                

Carol gave another great lesson today.  She always brings the Spirit into anything she prepares and presents to us.  Thank you so much, Carol!!!
Grateful in any Circumstance--Pg 70 of the last April General Conference..Amazing talk.  Carol made the comment that it was a life changing experience preparing this for us.  Anyone who reads it can have the same opportunity to have it affect their lives also. 
President Uchtdorf starts out the talk by discussing not gratitude but grief.  We all experience it in our lives.  He makes the statement:

 

"Sooner or later, I believe that all of us experience times when the very fabric of our world tears at the seams, leaving us feeling alone, frustrated, and adrift. It can happen to anyone.  No one is immune." 

So how can we be grateful in times like this?????

Why does God command us to be grateful????

Our Heavenly Father knows that choosing to develop a spirit of gratitude will bring us true joy and great happiness. 

One point that I hadn't thought of before is this..."Perhaps focusing on what we are grateful FOR is the wrong approach. Could I suggest that we see gratitude as a disposition, a way of life that stands independent of our current situation?  I am suggesting that instead of being thankful FOR things, we focus on being thankful IN our circumstances---whatever they may be."

We sometimes think that being grateful is what we do AFTER our problems are solved, but how terribly shortsighted that is.  How much of life do we miss by waiting to see the rainbow before thanking God that there is rain?"

Carol gave a great quote---Think about this---

If you have food in the refrigerator, clothes on your back, a roof overhead and a place to sleep...you are richer than 75% of this world

If you have money in the bank, in your wallet, and spare change in a dish someplace...you are among the top 8% of the world's wealthy.

If you woke up this morning with more health than illness...you are more blessed than the million who will not survive this week.

If you have never experienced the danger of battle, the loneliness of imprisonment, the agony of torture, or the pangs of starvation...you are ahead of 500 million people in the world.

If you can attend a church or synagogue meeting without fear of harassment, arrest, torture, or death...you are more blessed than three billion people in the world.

If your parents are still alive and still married...you are very rare, even in the United States.

If you hold up your head with a smile on your face and are truly thankful...you are blessed because the majority can, but most do not.

If you can hold someone's hand, hug them or even touch them on the shoulder...you are blessed because you can offer a healing touch.

If you can read, you have a double blessing in that, you are more blessed than over two billion people in the wolrd that cannot read at all!!!

 

Another great point that I felt President Uchtdorf wanted us to know is that being grateful in times of distress does not mean that WE ARE PLEASED WITH OUR CIRCUMSTANCES.  It does mean that through the eyes of faith we look beyond our present-day challenges.

Great lesson...read it--page 70 in the May 2014 Ensign!!!

 

   

Love President Hinckley!!!

                                                                                     

New Sisters in the Ward

Sarah Kartchner and her husband Talon have moved into our ward.  Super cute people!!  She is expecting a baby very soon.  A little boy which will be named Asher Holland.  We are so excited to have her in our Relief Society.  They live on Pinecone--1193

Also living there with them is another cute couple--The Harris's.  Aubrey and Kip Harris.  They have a cute little boy named A.J.  Actually Talon and Kip are cousins.  So it's worked out really well to have them live there together.  We are so glad to have them in our ward!!!

Lisa Aronhalt and her husband Chava, and their 2 little boys are living at 1194 Pinecone.  Haven is 3 and Suarin is 6 months old.   We so love these move-ins.  She is working at Home Depot and being a mom.  She also has her mom and dad living with them.  Janet and Don Randall.  They have just been baptized into the church and are learning the ropes.  We are glad they're our newest members of the ward.

Elaine and Steve Espinoza (Stephanie Carpenter's parents) have moved into the basement of Stephanie's house.  They will be living here for awhile.  They are Snowbirds and will be traveling somewhat.  We are glad they are here.  Welcome to all!!! 

Sisters to pray for...

Lynette is doing much better.  She will be headed up to Huntsman Cancer Center soon.  She will likely have to have a few treatments but they're not sure of anything just yet.  We will know more.  She is so grateful for all the prayers in her behalf.  She knows the power of fasting and prayer and is so humble because of all of you in the ward doing this for her.  She has felt it every step of the way.  Please continue to pray for her.
Also cute Thelma Kesl is having a few problems.  If you feel so inclined, take food.  She lives in the Blue house on Mountain View.  510 is the house #.  She doesn't have much energy to do anything.  I know she would NEVER ask for help so that's where we come in!!!  She is such a sweet lady and we could be an instrument in showing her husband Jack just how the gospel works.  Thanks for your efforts.  We know you are always doing good deeds!!

One more thought...

                                                                                      

Great Advice!!!

Thought for the Day...

If you want to talk to God--pray.

If you want God to talk to you--Read your Scriptures

 

 

Announcements for this week

1.  Reminder of our Wonderful, Whimsical Wednesday--Nove 5th, 5-8:30 with a nursery from 5-7:30.  Dinner at 6:00.  Demos at 5 and 7.  Wreaths are only at 5.  Any questions--Call Me!!  590-5917.  There will also be quilting for those who don't want to do a craft!!
2.   There is a Marriage Class that is starting tomorrow.  Tuesday 21st.  It is at the Canyon View Stake Center.  It will be a 7 week course.  If you need a little marriage boost, this is for you!!  7:00 p.m.
3.  Ward Night of Music--Wednesday, October 29th at 6:30.  It's at our church and if you have a talent to share please contact Berenice Liebhardt--586-9705.
4.  Ladies---We have over 800 miles on "Our walk to Zion"!!  Way to go.  We will probably make it by the first of November.  You are all AWESOME!!
5.  No Temple trip in November for the Ladies!!
6.  Family History Fair--This Tuesday.  6:30-8:30 at the Stake Center.  Families are invited

Great lesson, Rochelle, Chapter 19, In the World but NOT of the World!!

"While we are in the world, we are not of the world.  We are expected to overcome the world and to live as becometh saints"

President Smith admonished member of the Church to be different from the rest of the world. 

He often spoke about:

Keeping the Sabbath day holy,

Obeying the Word of WIsdom

Respecting the Name of Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ

Dressing modestly

Keeping the Law of Chastity

We are living in an evil and wicked world.  We have greater light than the world has, and the Lord expects more of us than he does of them!!!

If we are living the religion which the Lord has revealed and which we have received, we do not belong to the world.  And we need to remember that the blessings promised to the faithful are far greater than the temporary pleasures of the world!!!

 

"A member of the Church once said that he could not quite understand when he paid his tithing and kept the Word of Wisdom, was prayerful, and tried to be obedient to all the commandments the Lord had given him, and yet he had to struggle to make a living; while his neighbor violated the Sabbath day, I suppose he smoked and drank; he had what the world would call a good time, he paid no attention to the teachings of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and yet he prospered. You know, we have a great many members of the Church that ponder that over in their hearts and wonder why.  Why this man seems to be blessed with all the good things of the earth--incidentally, many of the bad things that he think are good---and yet so many members of the Church are struggling, laboring diligently to try to make their way through the world.

 

The answer is simple...  We are in their world.  This is their world.  So, as President Smith says--as this is their world we are living in, they prosper, but, my good brethren and sisters, their world is coming to its end...The day will come when we will not have this world.  It will be changed.  We will get a better world.  We will get one that is righteous, becuase when Christ comes, he will cleanse the earth.

If we search diligently, pray always, be believing, and walk uprightly, we have the Lord's promise that all things shall work together for our good.  This is NOT a promise that we shall be free from the trials and problems of life, for this probationary state is designed to give us experience and difficult and conflicting situations. 

 

LIFE NEVER WAS INTENDED TO BE EASY!!

 

The Latter-day Saints are as a city set on a hill that cannot be hid, and like the candle that gives light to all who are in the house.  It is our duty to let our light shine as an example in righteousness, not only to the people among whom we live, but to the peoples of the whole earth!!

 





 

 

 

 

Details for the Wreaths--Wonderful, Whimsical Wednesday

                                                                                    

Here is the list of supplies for the wreaths:

2 rolls of 21 in x 10 yards Deco Mesh
For smaller width mesh or burlap you'll need approx. 75 feet (25 yards).  This is for the bulk or fullness of your wreath.  If you want to purchase yardage burlap, I bought 3 yards and cut it in 6 inch strips and sewed it end to end.
1-18 inch wire wreath form, At Joann's and Wal-Mart 
Desired accessories to match, wood letter (pre painted desired color).
Ribbon, silk flowers and leaves, ornaments, bells, toys... ANYTHING really!!!  Check Dollar Store
Hot glue gun

And just so you know...Wal-Mart wires are a lot cheeper than Joann's unless you have a coupon. 

Just a thought...

Found this after our lesson today!!!

Stay in the Boat and hold on!!!

This was one of my favorite talks given in General Conference this last week.  Hope you have your favorites too!!!

                                                                             

Elder M. Russell Ballard

Wonderful Whimsical Wednesday--November 5, 2014

Wonderful Whimsical Wednesday

November 5, 2014

19th and Indian Hills Wards Craft Night

5:00 p.m.--Come start your crafts early and craft until 8:30 p.m.

Demos

6:00 p.m.--Dinner:  Soup, Salad, Rolls and Dessert

7:00 p.m.--Chocolate Dipping, gift bag, table runner
 

*Nursery will be available from 5-7:30.

 

Demonstrations

Candy Making/Chocolate Dipping

Wreaths (Bring your own supplies and make one if you'd like

Table Runners

 

Service Project

We will be working on two quilts to be donated!!!!

 

Gift Bag, make and take--(1 per sister) FREE!!

 Christmas Tree Blocks--Cost:  $4.00

 Floral earrings--Cost: $2.25, Framed earring holder--Cost: $15.00 or less?

 Grinch Tic-Tac Holder--Cost: $1.50

 Countdown to Christmas Boxes:  Cost $8.00

 Countdown to Christmas bags/envelopes--Cost: $3.50

 Countdown to Christmas boxes--Cost: $8.00

 Indoor Snowball Fight--Cost: $8.50

 Etched Casserole Dish--Cost: $3.50  Bring your own dish

 Bookmark--Cost: $1.50--One per sister

 Bracelet--Cost:  $3.50

 Wreath Demos--Time: 5:00 p.m.

 Wreath Demo--Time: 5:00 p.m.

Christmas Luminaries--Cost: $2.00

PLEASE COME AND JOIN US!!  FUN FOR ALL!!

You need to sign up ASAP!!  (Hopefully by this coming Sunday!!)  They will be on display right outside the Relief Society Room.  You will be contacted for your money after that. 







Thought for the day...

                                                                                  

Lesson #20--Love and Concern for All Our Father's Children

We had the best lesson today from our cute Sister Kim Harris.  Thank you so much for teaching us.  She did such a great job.  Lesson #20--Love and Concern for All Our Father's Children.

"I think if all men knew and understood who they are, and were aware of the divine source from whence they came,...they would have feelings of kindness and kinship for each other that would change their whole way of living and bring peace on earth."

From the Life of Joseph Fielding Smith

 

Giving some of the highlights of the lesson....

"If ye love me, keep my commandments"  John 14:15

 

We are not merely friends; we are brothers and sisters, the children of God..

I believe it is our solemn duty to love one another, to believe in each other, to have faith in each other, that it is our duty to overlook the faults and the failings of each other. 

There should be no faultfinding, no back-biting, no evil speaking, one against another, in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.  We should be true to each other and to every principle of our religion and not be envious one of another.  We should not be jealous one of another, nor angry with each other, and there should not arise in our hearts a feeling that we will not forgive one another our trespasses.  We ought not to harbor feelings one against another, but have a feeling of forgiveness and of brotherly love and sisterly love, one for another.  Let each one of us remember his or her own individual failings and weaknesses and endeavor to correct them. 

 

Read the story on page 258-259,  It's a great one.  Reminds us that even though we have our faults we also have great qualities too. 

We missed you if you weren't there and we hope you come join with us. 

GREAT LESSON!!