It's a Wrap.... What will you do with it now?
Yvonne Rodabough led the Relief Society council discussion.
How to seek the Lord’s will through thoughts and impression of General Conference.
She had asked that each of us come prepared to share some of our inspiration and impressions that we received from our recent general conference.
Yvonne started the counsel with what impressed her was the talk Sister Craig gave. Sometimes not feeling like I’m enough or doing enough is something we all may get caught up in at times. When Sister Craig said in her conference talk, “Being more doesn’t mean doing more”. We need to be guided to do everything by the spirit, so we can feel peace without guilt knowing that we are following the Lord’s agenda for the day which is being Christ Centered rather than Temporal World Centered
Sister’s comments were:
- One sister mentioned that she loved the story about the sister that made a tie for President Kimballand she hesitated to give it to him by almost running off in feeling inadequate about the gift. Sister Hinkley drew her back and as they talked Sister Hinkley told her to “Never suppress a generous thought”. One sister said she related to that story of how she had felt the same way and felt that was a golden nugget of good advice.
- Another sister said she was nervous about her daughter feeling overwhelmed with her little family and was concerned how her daughter would interpret the new changes in the church. Instead her daughter felt empowered by the changes and how she was happy for her.
Every sister had her own unique reaction to the changes in the church, based on their own unique life situation. And that is the beauty of the counsel - that there was so much compassion and love, understanding and support as everyone’s viewpoint was validated and treated with sensitivity. Everyone got to be open and honest and know that they are safe in Relief Society.
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Upcoming Lessons
Nov. 11th - For Him by Joy D. Jones
Nov. 18th - Divine Discontent by Michelle D. Craig
Nov. 25th - Consistency in Gospel Study and Personal Scripture Study
Birthdays
10-Dottie Thayn
Upcoming Events - Mark your calendars
Ministering Interviews - Nov 11th & 15th
Ministering to the Sisters
As you have the privilege to represent the Savior in your ministering efforts, ask yourself, “How can I share the light of the gospel with this individual or family? What is the Spirit inspiring me to do?”
Ministering Interviews will be held during the month of November. A sign-up Genius sign up sheet has been sent by email. Interviews will be held Sunday Nov 11th and Thursday Nov 15th. Try to coordinate to come in with your partner. These interviews are not intended to judge, but rather to help and strengthen.
Making Ministering Interviews Meaningful
In supporting President Russell M. Nelson’s statement that the ministering program will be a hinge point on which the course of the Church will swing, Elder Gary E. Stevenson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles taught, “The realization of his vision … might be predicated upon how well ministering brothers and sisters are taught and engaged in the ministering interview.”
Four tips for ministering brothers and sisters:
- Go to the interview seeking counsel. Be ready to learn.
- Be prepared to discuss needs that you may need help meeting.
- Focus on the individual’s strengths and abilities, not just needs.
- Contact the presidency to counsel between quarterly interviews as needed.
Ministering Interviews
These quarterly interviews between ministering sisters and the Relief Society presidency or ministering brothers and the elders quorum presidency are the only formal report we make regarding those we minister to. The interview is an opportunity on at least a quarterly basis to (1) counsel about the strengths, needs, and challenges of assigned families and individuals; (2) determine what needs the quorum, Relief Society, or ward council might assist with; and (3) learn from leaders and be encouraged in ministering efforts.
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."
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Prayers for....
Please keep Charai Layton and her family 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
Take a moment and drop a letter or a card to one of our missionaries:
Sister Ellie Ross
Santa Rosa CA Mission
5301 Badger Rd
Santa Rosa, CA 95409
ellie.ross@myldsmail.net
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 Ellie Ross
Santa Rosa CA Mission
5301 Badger Rd
Santa Rosa, CA 95409
ellie.ross@myldsmail.net
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
Every Tuesday 10:00 - 11:15
Stake Center (Tanner Lane)
Bring your scriptures
No babysitting
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