Thought for the day!!

I don't know about you, but worrying seems to come with being a mom!!  This is a great reminder!!

Stay in the Boat and Hold On!!

Stay in the Boat and Hold On!! 

By M. Russell Ballard  Pg. 89, 

November Ensign

 

Our lesson was given by Carol Farnsworth.  Great as always!! 

If you want a great pep talk, read this!! 

A few highlights...

Rafting down the Colorado the 3 main rules that you need to abide by are:

1.  Stay in the Boat!!

2.  Wear a life jacket!!

3.  Hold on with both hands!!

 

Elder Ballard compares this to us and the gospel. 

"The Lord in His goodness has provided help, including a boat, essential supplies such as life jackets, and experienced river guides who give guidance and safety insturctions to help us make our way down the river of life to our final destination."

I don't know about you, but there are so many times that I feel that I am riding the rapids of life!!  And sometimes it gets almost more than you can bear!!  That's why we need to STAY IN THE BOAT.  We need to anchor ourselves to the Lord and NOT let go!!!

Elder Ballard counsels us that we need to remember this in times of good and bad.  Why turn to the Lord when things are going great??? 

Answers to staying in the boat---.

They are all the "simple but hard to do" things!!!

Scriptures, prayer, fasting, living and loving the doctrine of Christ. 

We need not get all involved in the FLUFF as someone once said to me!!!

Stick to the fundamental principles!!

Ask questions but remember that our search should lead us to become kind, gentle, loving, forgiving, patient, and dedicated disciples. 

LOVE THIS TALK!!  You've got to read it!!!

 

 

It's almost here!!

Don't forget our party on the 3rd of December.  If you haven't already RSVP'ed then do so today!!  Contact me!!  It's going to be a great night!!  You won't want to miss it.  6:30--Dinner
7:00--Program!!

Also Dec 9th --Family party!!  7:00 p.m.

The Forgotten Carols

Remember our Adult Christmas Party on the 3rd of December.  If you are planning on attending we need an RSVP!!  Most everyone handed me theirs yesterday at church which was so helpful.  Please contact me ASAP so we can get the food ordered.  You have a choice of meat and potato so give me a call.  

It will be at the church at 6:30 on Wednesday, December 3rd.  Hope to see everyone there!!!

Also, remember the Family party on the 9th.  That's for everyone who wants to have a few activities and see Santa!! 

New Baby Boys!!!

(Pictured--not Crew or Asher, just a cute little baby!!)

We have 2 new baby Boys in our ward.

Vanessa and Caleb Duncan had their first baby boy on October 7th.

James Crew Duncan

He weighed in at 7 lbs and was 19.5 inches

Also...Sarah and Talon Kartchner had their first little baby boy too. November 9th.

Asher Holland Kartchner

He weighed in at 5 lbs. 15 ozs.

We love new babies!!  

We also love to see sweet new moms and dads and all they learn these first few months.   

Thought for the day!!

Just keep swimming, as Dory would say!!!

Things to remember...

*Stake Night of Music this week, Thursday, 13th, at 7:00 at the Stake Center
*December 15th-20th--D.I. Drive.  Our ward will probably come pick your stuff up for you and take it to D.I.  The Stake is just asking everyone to take it there.  But I think we are doing it as a ward service project.  More details to come!!
*Adult Ward Christmas Party--December 3rd, 6:30, Very nice dinner and program.  Please RSVP!!  You can call someone you know in the ward that is in leadership, RS, Primary, YW, Bishopric, etc..to let us know that you are coming.  We need a count so we can plan on dinner.  The program is "The Forgotten Carols"  It should be a very nice evening.  GET A BABYSITTER NOW!!
*December 9th will be the family Santa Christmas Party.  7:00 at the church.  There will be a few activities and treats.  And Santa, of course!!   See you there.
*Happy Thanksgiving on the 27th..

*No temple night for the ladies for November or December!!  We will start up again in January!!  Looking forward to that.