2019 Meeting Schedule - See sidebar to the right...
It's a Wrap.... What will you do with it now?
The Stake Relief Society Presidency was visiting and Sister Robison left us this message:
Don't let Satan influence how we look at ourselves. When we always have gratitutde in our hearts, we fight Satan's influence.
Sisters Participation in the Gathering of Israel - by Russell M. Nelson
led by Julie Peterson (Ward Conference)
"It is a cause that desperately needs women, because women shape the future. So tonight I’m extending a prophetic plea to you, the women of the Church, to shape the future by helping to gather scattered Israel."
"I’m extending a prophetic plea to you, the women of the Church, to shape the future by helping to gather scattered Israel."
President Nelson offered the women four invitations:
1- Take a social media fast. Responses from the sisters were:
- Tris - Social media upsets her
- Monica - The social media fast was difficult for her
- Nadine - Why is social media so important
- Sherry - Social media can be such a bad influence
2 - Read the Book of Mormon between October and the end of the year.
- Stephanie - because she was following the Prophet's counsel, when she was on a trip, she had her Book of Mormon, that she was marking in, with her and was able to give it to an Uber driver who was interested in the church. She had been underlining whenever Christ was mentioned and it was noted that his name is mentioned 3,925 times in the book. She told the Uber driver he was sure to find Christ in the Book of Mormon.
- Heather - she is still adjusting to her new life and commented that while reading the Book of Mormon, she felt herself being happier.
- Gentry - commented that during that time, it seemed that everywhere she went, she saw women with their Books of Mormon.
- Roberta - had a hard time with the challenge trying to fit everything in...but as she worked to get her priorities straight, the Lord helped her find a way.
- Julie - we pay too much attention to the deadlines, when the performance is the most important.
- Shauna - we should focus on the quality of time we spend in the Book of Mormon rather that the quantity...eliminate distractions.
3 - Go to the temple more - establish a pattern of regular attendance.
4 - Participate fully in Relief Society - Julie talked about the Relief Society Declaration.
"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
We each chose one of our own spiritual gifts, and recognized that by ourselves we aren't as strong as when we all stand together and combine our gifts...we have strength and can withstand Satan.
Upcoming Lessons
March 10th - Parents and Children by Dallin H. Oaks Click this link for the lesson
March 24th - Stake Conference
Birthdays
February Birthdays:
13-Natalie Jenkins
17-Julie Peterson
19-Jennie Andersen
21-Susan Allen
21 Tiffany Sorensen
25-Sundie Phillips
25-Stephanie Nelson
27-Samantha Kohler
Upcoming Events - Mark your calendars
March 7th - Our stake will be holding 4 different 12-week workshops on various topics in Self Reliance. It is a wonderful opportunity for those who would be interested in attending. The format is similar to the “Come Follow Me” curriculum where you study on your own and come to the group to share and build a cohort of people who can offer support and insight. The workshops are conducting by discussion leaders with some experience in the related topic.
Click here to download the flyer
Relief Society Birthday Party - Wednesday April 10th 6:30pm
STAKE CONFERENCE
Saturday, March 23, 2019 • 7:00 – 8:30 pm – Saturday Evening Adult Session. All adults 18+ are invited to attend. (Stake Center)
Sunday, March 24, 2019 • 10:00 am – 12:00 pm – General Session • Centennial Building
Recording and Blessing from the Women's Conference on January 29th
Sister Green has been given a copy of the recording from the woman's conference. It is a data CD that can only be listened to on a computer. If you would like to listen to it, please contact Sister Green to check it out from her for a 1 week period of time. None of the conference should be posted to social media in any form. (For personal use only.)
Also, Sister Green has a copy of the summary of the blessing President Wilkinson gave at the conference. If you would like a copy please contact Sister Green and please remember this was a very sacred moment at the conference and it should not be posted in full or in part on social media. (For personal remembrance only.)
Ministering to our Sisters
Inspired Ministering
“The Lord is telling us it’s our responsibility to not only care for the Church but to also care for the people within the Church the way that Christ would because this is His Church. If we are trying to keep the commandments, be kind to each other, be honest, be good friends, and enjoy being together, then we will be able to have the Spirit with us and know what Heavenly Father wants us to do. If we don’t, then we can’t fulfill our calling.” Henry B Eyring
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The elders quorum president and the Relief Society president communicate important needs directly to the bishop and will receive counsel and direction from him.
"A new name, new flexibility, and fewer reports will not make one ounce of difference in our service unless we see this as an invitation to care for one another in a bold new holier way."
Prayers for....
Your continued prayers for Charai are greatly appreciated.
Please keep Cliff Dunston and Judy in your prayers.
Please keep Cliff Dunston and Judy in your prayers.
Pray for those you minister to...
Do you know of anyone in need of our prayers? Please contact a presidency member.
Service Opportunities
Please contact Shauna Keech if you can prepare a batch of soup to be frozen for the Laytons
Serve those who have gone before, plan a regular time to attend the temple.
Please contact Shauna Keech if you can prepare a batch of soup to be frozen for the Laytons
Serve those who have gone before, plan a regular time to attend the temple.
Take a moment and drop a letter or a card to one of our missionaries:
A great resource to find service opportunities in our community.
Elder Ethan Graham
Taipei Taiwan Mission
ethan.graham@myldsmail.net
Sister Jordan Fitting
California Ventura Mission
3301 W Gonzales Rd
Oxnard, CA 93036
jordan.fitting@myldsmail.net
Sister Sadie Sterrett
Illinois Chicago Mission
Sadie.Sterrett@myldsmail.net
Elder N.K. Novilla
Paraguay Asuncion North Mission
Avenida Santisaima Trinidad N. 1280
C/Julio Correa
Casilla de Correo 1871
Nathan.Novilla@myldsmail.net
Saratoga Springs Stake Institute
Open to all men and women
Course of Study: Pearl of Great Price
Tuesdays 10:00-11:15 am
Starts January 8, 2019
Saratoga Springs Stake Center on Tanner Lane
Teachers: Betsy Jones and Sue Spencer
Come join us for an inspirational lift to your week!
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