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

Sunday, December 5, 2010

Under The Unberella of Self Reliance- December

Emergency Preparedness:

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Saturday, December 4, 2010

December Presidency Message

Christmas is a wonderful time of year. It is a season when there are more smiles, cheerful greetings, and acts of thoughtful kindness, than are found through the rest of the entire year. What is it that brings such love into our hearts, such joy into our lives? It is, of course, the spirit of Christmas. To understand the real meaning of the spirit of Christmas, we need only drop the last syllable, and it becomes the Spirit of Christ, who is the Savior and Redeemer of the world. As we contemplate the gifts we give this Christmas season, let us not forget about the gifts our Savior gave to us; His love, His service, and His life. Let us give back to Him as our prophet, Pres. Monson counsils, "Let us in our lives give to our Lord and Savior the gift of gratitude by living His teachings and following in His footsteps. It was said of Him that He 'went about doing good.' as we do likewise, the Christmas spirit will be ours." It is our hope that each of us will find the Spirit of Christ in out hearts and homes this Christmas season as we try to be more like Him.

With Love,
The Relief Society Presidency

December Calendar

24th- Christmas Eve- The temple is closed
25th-Christmas- The temple is closed
31st- New years Eve- The temple is closed

December Lesson Schedule

1st Sunday- Presidency Christmas Message
2nd Sunday- Sacrament G.P. Ch. 23
3rd Sunday- The Sabbath Day G.P. Ch. 24
4th Sunday- Ensign Talk