November Presidency Message

Most of us just enjoyed a bountiful Thanksgiving feast, and we numbered the many blessings that we have received from a loving Heavenly Father! This month, as we celebrate the birth of the Savior, we have the opportunity to partake of a SPIRITUAL FEAST, by increasing our effort to draw nearer to Him. As we contemplate His miraculous birth, His perfect life, and the reality of His atoning sacrifice and glorious resurrection, let us strive to center our lives in Him - through fasting and prayer, studying and pondering

His teachings, and through following His supreme example of unselfish service. It is our hope that amid the hustle and bustle of the season, that each of you will find a quiet moment to feel His love for you, and

to express your love to Him. May our hearts be filled with gratitude and joy as we celebrate His life this Christmas season! “O come let us adore Him, Christ the Lord!”

Merry Christmas!

8th Ward Relief Society Presidency

Thursday, August 12, 2010

August Presidency Message

'Our baptism is a call to lifelong service to Christ. Like those at the waters of Mormon, we are “baptized in the name of the Lord, as a witness before him that [we] have entered into a covenant with him, that [we] will serve him and keep his commandments, that he may pour out his Spirit more abundantly upon us." It is not in the proper spirit for us to decide where we will serve or where we will not. We serve where we are called. It does not matter what the calling may be.' (Pres. Boyd K. Packer)
The willingness of Latter-day Saints to respond to calls to serve is a representation of their desire to do the will of the Lord. This is the kingdom of God on the earth. His work must go on and its progress depends on the strength we lend it. It is our responsiblility to accept His calls and to grow in His service. Remember that serving the Lord is a privilege, and just as God called you, He will guide you. All He asks is that you give your best effort and your whole heart. May we ever be found willing and serving faithfully!

With much love-
The Relief Society Presidency

August Calendar

mondays-FHE!
7th- Stake Conference 4:00pm & 7:00pm
8th- Stake Conference 10:00am
10th- 'Purse'-onal Enrichment Night 7:00pm
11th- school starts
26th- ward temple night

August Lesson Schedule

1st Sunday- Presidency Message, by KenDe May
2nd Sunday- Stake Conference
3rd Sunday- The Church of Jesus Christ (GP16), by Jan Hunsaker
4th Sunday- Ensign: 'Watching With All Perseverance' (Elder Bednar), by Laura Klarman
5th Sunday- Combined