Put Wed., Nov. 4 on your calendars!!!
The Young Men and Young Women would like to invite all those of "grandparent" age in the ward to a Mystery Dinner Theater.
Be in your seats at 5:30 pm to begin solving the mystery in the cultural hall. With your help, the case should be closed by 7:00 pm.
See you there!
Friday, October 9, 2009
Sundays Lesson Oct 11
Dear Sisters, Our lesson this Sunday will be Chapter 41, “Becoming Saviors on Mount Zion.” Joseph Smith wrote in a letter that later became Section 128, verses 15-18 in the Doctrine and Covenants:
“And now, my dearly beloved brethren and sisters, let me assure you that these are principles in relation to the dead and the living that cannot be lightly passed over, as pertaining to our salvation. For their salvation is necessary and essential to our salvation, as Paul says concerning the fathers—that they without us cannot be made perfect—neither can we without our dead be made perfect.” We’ll see you Sunday J.Andrea Hess
“And now, my dearly beloved brethren and sisters, let me assure you that these are principles in relation to the dead and the living that cannot be lightly passed over, as pertaining to our salvation. For their salvation is necessary and essential to our salvation, as Paul says concerning the fathers—that they without us cannot be made perfect—neither can we without our dead be made perfect.” We’ll see you Sunday J.Andrea Hess
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Temple Trip
"Sisters,
This Friday, October 9th, Sister Rowan is planning a Relief Society temple trip. Sisters, this is truly an opportunity to share the true spirit of Relief Society through serving in our Heavenly Father's House. It is also an opportunity to develop friendships, to gain strength from one another, and quite simply--to have fun together. Please come, we would love to fill the temple with sisters!
If you would like to join us, you can meet at Sister Rowan's house at 8:45 a.m. to carpool down, or be at the Pythian Home at 9:00 a.m. and the caravan will pick you up. Please call Sister Rowan so she can coordinate driving and numbers:
Wendy Rowan
(360)571-7706
8705 NE 31st Court
(8:45 a.m.)
Pythian House
33rd and Main st.
(9:00 a.m.)
We look forward to being with you on Friday!"
This Friday, October 9th, Sister Rowan is planning a Relief Society temple trip. Sisters, this is truly an opportunity to share the true spirit of Relief Society through serving in our Heavenly Father's House. It is also an opportunity to develop friendships, to gain strength from one another, and quite simply--to have fun together. Please come, we would love to fill the temple with sisters!
If you would like to join us, you can meet at Sister Rowan's house at 8:45 a.m. to carpool down, or be at the Pythian Home at 9:00 a.m. and the caravan will pick you up. Please call Sister Rowan so she can coordinate driving and numbers:
Wendy Rowan
(360)571-7706
8705 NE 31st Court
(8:45 a.m.)
Pythian House
33rd and Main st.
(9:00 a.m.)
We look forward to being with you on Friday!"
Needed
"Hi Sisters.
Does anyone have a world globe that I could borrow for a preschool lesson next Monday Oct 12th.
We are learning about Christopher Columbus.
It would be well cared for and I would not let the children touch it unsupervised.
I can pick it up from you any time and can bring it back to you Monday afternoon/evening.
Thank you,
Shawnna Lloyd"
Does anyone have a world globe that I could borrow for a preschool lesson next Monday Oct 12th.
We are learning about Christopher Columbus.
It would be well cared for and I would not let the children touch it unsupervised.
I can pick it up from you any time and can bring it back to you Monday afternoon/evening.
Thank you,
Shawnna Lloyd"
Monday, October 5, 2009
RS Meeting Announcement
"Relief Society Sisters!
Mark your calendars for November 3rd, 6:30-8:00 PM!
Join us for our Relief Society Meeting and sign up to be a part of it!
Family Heirlooms:
If you have family heirlooms you can share with us for display contact Cara Kopp @ carajkopp@gmail.com or @ 360-953-0982!
Family History Ideas:
Do you have inspiring, fun, and/or creative ways to do your family history? We want to know about it! Contact Jennifer Riley @ rrileyfam@hotmail.com or 360-576-4496"
Mark your calendars for November 3rd, 6:30-8:00 PM!
Join us for our Relief Society Meeting and sign up to be a part of it!
Family Heirlooms:
If you have family heirlooms you can share with us for display contact Cara Kopp @ carajkopp@gmail.com or @ 360-953-0982!
Family History Ideas:
Do you have inspiring, fun, and/or creative ways to do your family history? We want to know about it! Contact Jennifer Riley @ rrileyfam@hotmail.com or 360-576-4496"
Classifieds
Sandra Wallace is moving into an apartment. She has a dog that is 15 years old, black, 15lbs Docson (Sorry, don't know how to spell it). She can't keep it and doesn't want to take it to the pound. Does anyone want the dog? Sandra's phone number is: 773-0615
Free Couch! I have a dark green leather-like couch with recliner, massager w/heat and phone. It is pretty well worn, but still usable and very comfortable. If you know someone who could use it or have questions/would like to see it, please call me at 326-4258
Thanks, Patti Wilks
I have a microwave/hood combo that goes above a cooktop to give away. It is stainless steel and is three years old and works great. If you're interested, send me an email at laurasheppert@msn.com or call me at 576-5105.
Thanks!
Laura
Free Couch! I have a dark green leather-like couch with recliner, massager w/heat and phone. It is pretty well worn, but still usable and very comfortable. If you know someone who could use it or have questions/would like to see it, please call me at 326-4258
Thanks, Patti Wilks
I have a microwave/hood combo that goes above a cooktop to give away. It is stainless steel and is three years old and works great. If you're interested, send me an email at laurasheppert@msn.com or call me at 576-5105.
Thanks!
Laura
Friday, October 2, 2009
Sunday Chat 9-28
Dear Relief Society Sisters,
I hope you've had a nice Sunday. I know many of you were able to attend the women's broadcast yesterday - beautiful as always. If you are interested in watching, it is available to see on lds.org. I didn't see a place yet for printing it out. For those who weren't there, Enrichment is no longer called Enrichment (or homemaking). Everything is to be called a Relief Society meeting. Just a name change for the most part. I think that we will probably have a lesson or two regarding some of the principles taught there in the near future. My own testimony of Relief Society was strengthened as I listened to Sister Beck describe the important role Relief Society plays in each of our lives. I feel a bit (understatement) overwhelmed to lead such a great group of women in such an important organization, but I feel a certain peace in knowing that we are all supporting and leading each other and the the Lord through the priesthood will give us the direction we need to follow.
I was reading in the Church News this past week an article about President Packer and his 85th birthday. The photo accompanying the article shows he and his wife in their beautiful yard. He noted that 50 years ago when they bought the property it wasn't a property that anyone wanted, but that after working on it bit by bit over 50 years time it has become a place of beauty. When asked if he foresaw his life at 85 he said, "No, I've been preoccupied with what is, what I was trying to do. I did as fine as I could with the work before me. In the course of it, I learned to work hard. I love to work, outside and in." There's such a great lesson there for all of us. None of us can see what the next year, 5, 10, or 50 years will hold for us. We can, however, do the best work with where we are today. Bit by bit, we don't know what a beautiful garden of our souls we may grow over time.
My husband and I have learned a few lessons from our own garden (perhaps why this message resonated with me.) When we moved in it had little yard as well. Bit by bit we have seen how one plant at a time our yard has become a place of pleasure for our family. We planted a small (3' x 3') bush that we liked and watered semi-regularly. For about 3-4 years it stayed the same size. This year it has exploded in growth. I thought about how sometimes we may give regular care to our spiritual lives (prayer, regular church attendance, scripture reading, etc.) and seem to stay in a good, status quo position. But we can't see the roots we are forming through those regular activities which will at various point in our life provide the basis for growth. Similarly, we have a couple of fruit trees. The first year there was no fruit, the second year there was some disease and a couple fruits we picked prematurely, this year we are enjoying a regular output of fruit. Such is the law of the harvest. It requires some regular care and time and sometimes ridding ourselves of some disease before we can enjoy the blessings. And they will yet require pruning and care. Sometimes I get overwhelmed with caring for my yard (which is not huge, but I get overwhelmed easily ) and my soul. I appreciated President packer's wise counsel that all I can care for is what is in front of me now. One day at a time, one church meeting at a time, one personal interaction at a time, one bit at a time. Bit by bit, as we keep ourselves on the path which leads back to our Heavenly Father, we will find ourselves in paradise.
Have a wonderful week!
Love, Sister Dunaway
I hope you've had a nice Sunday. I know many of you were able to attend the women's broadcast yesterday - beautiful as always. If you are interested in watching, it is available to see on lds.org. I didn't see a place yet for printing it out. For those who weren't there, Enrichment is no longer called Enrichment (or homemaking). Everything is to be called a Relief Society meeting. Just a name change for the most part. I think that we will probably have a lesson or two regarding some of the principles taught there in the near future. My own testimony of Relief Society was strengthened as I listened to Sister Beck describe the important role Relief Society plays in each of our lives. I feel a bit (understatement) overwhelmed to lead such a great group of women in such an important organization, but I feel a certain peace in knowing that we are all supporting and leading each other and the the Lord through the priesthood will give us the direction we need to follow.
I was reading in the Church News this past week an article about President Packer and his 85th birthday. The photo accompanying the article shows he and his wife in their beautiful yard. He noted that 50 years ago when they bought the property it wasn't a property that anyone wanted, but that after working on it bit by bit over 50 years time it has become a place of beauty. When asked if he foresaw his life at 85 he said, "No, I've been preoccupied with what is, what I was trying to do. I did as fine as I could with the work before me. In the course of it, I learned to work hard. I love to work, outside and in." There's such a great lesson there for all of us. None of us can see what the next year, 5, 10, or 50 years will hold for us. We can, however, do the best work with where we are today. Bit by bit, we don't know what a beautiful garden of our souls we may grow over time.
My husband and I have learned a few lessons from our own garden (perhaps why this message resonated with me.) When we moved in it had little yard as well. Bit by bit we have seen how one plant at a time our yard has become a place of pleasure for our family. We planted a small (3' x 3') bush that we liked and watered semi-regularly. For about 3-4 years it stayed the same size. This year it has exploded in growth. I thought about how sometimes we may give regular care to our spiritual lives (prayer, regular church attendance, scripture reading, etc.) and seem to stay in a good, status quo position. But we can't see the roots we are forming through those regular activities which will at various point in our life provide the basis for growth. Similarly, we have a couple of fruit trees. The first year there was no fruit, the second year there was some disease and a couple fruits we picked prematurely, this year we are enjoying a regular output of fruit. Such is the law of the harvest. It requires some regular care and time and sometimes ridding ourselves of some disease before we can enjoy the blessings. And they will yet require pruning and care. Sometimes I get overwhelmed with caring for my yard (which is not huge, but I get overwhelmed easily ) and my soul. I appreciated President packer's wise counsel that all I can care for is what is in front of me now. One day at a time, one church meeting at a time, one personal interaction at a time, one bit at a time. Bit by bit, as we keep ourselves on the path which leads back to our Heavenly Father, we will find ourselves in paradise.
Have a wonderful week!
Love, Sister Dunaway
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