DEAR SISTERS,
AS CHRISTMAS IS FAST APPROACHING AND WE ARE ALL VERY BUSY, LET US TRY TO TAKE TIME TO REMEMBER OUR SAVIOR AND HIS BIRTH. LET US ALSO REMEMBER HIS EXAMPLE OF PERFECT LOVE. IN JOHN 13:34 WE READ "A NEW COMMANDMENT I GIVE UNTO YOU, THAT YE LOVE ONE ANOTHER, AS I HAVE LOVED YOU.." PLEASE THINK ABOUT ALL THOSE YOU VISIT TEACH THIS CHRISTMAS SEASON, TAKE TIME TO GO VISIT WITH THEM AND LET US ALL HAVE CHARITY IN OUR HEARTS. MAY YOU ALL HAVE A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS!
LOVE,
SISTER PARKER
Saturday, December 5, 2009
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Service Project
— NOVEMBER —
“A Month of Giving”
Help us support Bethlehem House
They & others in our community need our help!
Items listed below will be collected at Church over the next few weeks. So please bring what you can, place them in the designated boxes, and help us make November a month to remember for those in need.
“A Month of Giving”
Help us support Bethlehem House
They & others in our community need our help!
Items listed below will be collected at Church over the next few weeks. So please bring what you can, place them in the designated boxes, and help us make November a month to remember for those in need.
ITEMS NEEDED :
• Canned vegetables
• Canned fruit
• Oatmeal
• Sugar
• Canned Meat
• Soup
• Peanut Butter
• Cake Mix
• Brownie Mix
• Mac & Cheese
• Pasta & Pasta Sauce
• Paper Products
• All toiletry items (except mouthwash & nothing with alcohol in it)
• Canned vegetables
• Canned fruit
• Oatmeal
• Sugar
• Canned Meat
• Soup
• Peanut Butter
• Cake Mix
• Brownie Mix
• Mac & Cheese
• Pasta & Pasta Sauce
• Paper Products
• All toiletry items (except mouthwash & nothing with alcohol in it)
~ Thank you for your support ~
Sunday, November 1, 2009
A Note From the Presidency
Dear sisters,
After the initial shock of being called as your new Relief Society president, I am really excited to get to know all of you better and to serve you to the best of my ability. I am also very excited and anxious to begin working with my new counselors, Sister Shelly Brock, and Sister Beckie Shepherd. I want us all to work together to make Relief Society a positive and wonderful experience for all involved. I want us to learn from each other, love each other, and grow in the gospel together. My love and prayers are with each one of you.
- Sister Parker
After the initial shock of being called as your new Relief Society president, I am really excited to get to know all of you better and to serve you to the best of my ability. I am also very excited and anxious to begin working with my new counselors, Sister Shelly Brock, and Sister Beckie Shepherd. I want us all to work together to make Relief Society a positive and wonderful experience for all involved. I want us to learn from each other, love each other, and grow in the gospel together. My love and prayers are with each one of you.
- Sister Parker
Fulfilling the Purpose of Relief Society
By Julie B. Beck - General Relief Society President
Relief Society was established by the Lord to organize, teach, and inspire His daughters to prepare for the blessings of eternal life.
Through Relief Society, women have an official role in the church with great responsibilities, "including working in the temple and teaching the gospel." Relief Society is to help women "plant and make grow...a testimony of Jesus Christ and of the Gospel," "strengthen the family and the home," and "attend to all family duties." It has responsibility to take care of the "necessities of the poor, the sick and the needy," but President Joseph F. Smith said that the larger part of its work is "to look after the spiritual welfare [and salvation]...of all the female members of the Church."
President Spencer W. Kimball stated the aim of Relief Society is to support the women of the Church in their individual responsibilities by ensuring that every meeting, every lesson, and every activity we undertake helps them increase in faith and personal righteousness, strengthen their families and their homes, and serve the Lord and His children.
Relief Society was established by the Lord to organize, teach, and inspire His daughters to prepare for the blessings of eternal life.
Through Relief Society, women have an official role in the church with great responsibilities, "including working in the temple and teaching the gospel." Relief Society is to help women "plant and make grow...a testimony of Jesus Christ and of the Gospel," "strengthen the family and the home," and "attend to all family duties." It has responsibility to take care of the "necessities of the poor, the sick and the needy," but President Joseph F. Smith said that the larger part of its work is "to look after the spiritual welfare [and salvation]...of all the female members of the Church."
President Spencer W. Kimball stated the aim of Relief Society is to support the women of the Church in their individual responsibilities by ensuring that every meeting, every lesson, and every activity we undertake helps them increase in faith and personal righteousness, strengthen their families and their homes, and serve the Lord and His children.
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Primary & Ward Harvest Festival
Friday October 30th @ 6:30 pm
Face Painting for Kids
Costume Judging contest
Bring a carved pumpkin to be judged
Family Pictures for all
Soup, Salad & Desserts
& much more!
As part of the Harvest Festival, the Primary Leaders are making goody bags for the children. They are asking for people to donate candy to help fill the bags. If you can contribute please bring the candy this Wednesday/Sunday and give it to a member of the Primary Presidency. This will allow time for them to fill the bags. Thanks as alway for your continued love and support! We love all of our sisters, whether you meet with us each week in Relief Society or serve in another auxilary!
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Note From The Presidency
Dear Sisters,
The General Relief Society Broadcast was wonderful....I loved hosting the broadcast here in our building. It felt so cozy to have so many women together loving each other and looking forward to instruction from our precious leaders. Please continue to be the hand of the Lord as you reach out to those in need around you.
There is no doubt in my mind about the promptings for good that we receive from the Lord through the Holy Ghost. I know that the Holy Ghost prompts us daily to do good for others. My prayer is that we will be spiritually in tune enough to hear and then act upon those promptings. One important way that we can know of the needs of others is through our Visiting Teaching....Please do yours...The Holidays are upon us and it will be great to truly show our respect and Love of Christ through the service we give to our Sisters in the Gospel. This is my testimony, In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen. Love Sister Crockett
The General Relief Society Broadcast was wonderful....I loved hosting the broadcast here in our building. It felt so cozy to have so many women together loving each other and looking forward to instruction from our precious leaders. Please continue to be the hand of the Lord as you reach out to those in need around you.
There is no doubt in my mind about the promptings for good that we receive from the Lord through the Holy Ghost. I know that the Holy Ghost prompts us daily to do good for others. My prayer is that we will be spiritually in tune enough to hear and then act upon those promptings. One important way that we can know of the needs of others is through our Visiting Teaching....Please do yours...The Holidays are upon us and it will be great to truly show our respect and Love of Christ through the service we give to our Sisters in the Gospel. This is my testimony, In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen. Love Sister Crockett
Every Woman Needs Relief Society -Silvia H. Allred
I will speak today about why every woman needs Relief Society in her life.
Soon after the Prophet Joseph Smith organized and established the Church, he also organized the women’s Relief Society. He said, “The Church was never perfectly organized until the women were thus organized.”1 The Relief Society is an essential part of the Church, and as a presidency, we hope we can help you understand why it is essential in your life.
The deepest desire of our presidency is to help each woman in the Church prepare to receive the blessings of the temple, to honor the covenants she makes, and to be engaged in the cause of Zion. The Relief Society inspires and teaches women to help them increase their faith and personal righteousness, strengthen families, and seek out and help those in need.
Speaking of our day, President Spencer W. Kimball said:
I believe that these prophetic words are being fulfilled. The good women of the world are embracing the gospel of Jesus Christ in large numbers across the nations. You are the real heroines he was talking about. We have met you by the thousands as we travel the world. We have seen your good works; we have heard your heartfelt testimonies; we have felt your spirits. We have seen the light of the gospel reflected in your faces. Your example and influence for good are both extraordinary and remarkable.
But we are also aware of the many women in the Church who are not fully enjoying the blessings of activity in the Church and in Relief Society. To those of you who already attend Relief Society, we extend a call. We ask you to go to the women who are not engaged in Relief Society work in your wards and branches to teach them with love what Relief Society will do for them. Testify to them that Relief Society will enrich their homes and personal lives. Offer your friendship and sisterhood. Watch over and strengthen them. Help us reverse society’s trend of disintegrating families. Help your sisters turn to the Lord and His plan of happiness for His children. They will find guidance, comfort, peace, understanding, and inspiration. They will know Heavenly Father loves them and cares for them in ways beyond measure.
Soon after the Prophet Joseph Smith organized and established the Church, he also organized the women’s Relief Society. He said, “The Church was never perfectly organized until the women were thus organized.”1 The Relief Society is an essential part of the Church, and as a presidency, we hope we can help you understand why it is essential in your life.
The deepest desire of our presidency is to help each woman in the Church prepare to receive the blessings of the temple, to honor the covenants she makes, and to be engaged in the cause of Zion. The Relief Society inspires and teaches women to help them increase their faith and personal righteousness, strengthen families, and seek out and help those in need.
Speaking of our day, President Spencer W. Kimball said:
“Much of the major growth that is coming to the Church in the last days
will come because many of the good women of the
world . . . will be drawn to the Church in large numbers.
This will happen to the degree that the women of the Church reflect
righteousness and articulateness in their lives and to the degree that the women
of the Church are seen as distinct and different—in happy ways—from the women of
the world.
“Among the real heroines in the world who will come into the Church are
women who are more concerned with being righteous than with being selfish. These
real heroines have true humility, which places a higher value on integrity than
on visibility. . . .
“Thus it will be that female exemplars of the Church will be a
significant force in both the numerical and the spiritual growth of the Church
in the last days.”2
I believe that these prophetic words are being fulfilled. The good women of the world are embracing the gospel of Jesus Christ in large numbers across the nations. You are the real heroines he was talking about. We have met you by the thousands as we travel the world. We have seen your good works; we have heard your heartfelt testimonies; we have felt your spirits. We have seen the light of the gospel reflected in your faces. Your example and influence for good are both extraordinary and remarkable.
But we are also aware of the many women in the Church who are not fully enjoying the blessings of activity in the Church and in Relief Society. To those of you who already attend Relief Society, we extend a call. We ask you to go to the women who are not engaged in Relief Society work in your wards and branches to teach them with love what Relief Society will do for them. Testify to them that Relief Society will enrich their homes and personal lives. Offer your friendship and sisterhood. Watch over and strengthen them. Help us reverse society’s trend of disintegrating families. Help your sisters turn to the Lord and His plan of happiness for His children. They will find guidance, comfort, peace, understanding, and inspiration. They will know Heavenly Father loves them and cares for them in ways beyond measure.
Saturday, October 17, 2009
A Relief Society Event
Come learn how to get rid of that excess stuff you have lying around, and reclaim your home. Learn how to make a little $$$ in the process.Thursday, October 22nd
7pm @ the Parker's Home
7pm @ the Parker's Home
Feel free to invite your friends!
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