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

Wednesday, January 5, 2011

January Presidency Message

Dear Sisters,

In the thirteenth article of faith it states, “We believe all things, we hope all things, we have endured many things, and hope to be able to endure all things”. The Lord wants us to be filled with hope as it can point us to a brighter tomorrow and change the quality of our lives today. We have been sent to earth to be “tried and tested”. As we go through trials, hope has the power to fill our lives with happiness. If we are wondering if we’re equal to the tasks that are given us, we can turn to the Lord and he can deliver peace and hope. Hope is knowing that whatever comes, the Lord can whisper peace. We can strengthen our hope in Christ by striving to be more obedient to the commandments, studying the scriptures, and by strengthening our relationship with our Heavenly Father. We pray that as we begin a new year that it will be a priority to have a renewed hope in Jesus Christ.

With love,

The Relief Society Presidency

Under The Umbrella of Self Reliance- January

Emergency preparedness : CAR KITS---

If you are planning on traveling this winter it is recommended you have an emergency car kit in your trunk. Suggested items are: flashlight, flares or reflected triangle, distress sign, telephone change, first aid supplies, basic tools, a fully charged cell phone. Other optional items could be: boots, hats, coat, gloves, jumper cables, kitty liter (for traction), ice scraper, blanket, water and some food. You can pack these any just about anything, a good bet is to buy a pre-assemble kit I believe Wal-Mart has one for under $25.00. Plan ahead, watch the weather, and be safe.

January Calendar

1st- New Years Day
11th- RS Board Social- 6:30 at the church
22nd- Stake Conference
23rd- Stake Conference

January Lesson Schedule

1st Sunday- Presidence Message taught by Jodi Turner
2nd Sunday- Fasting- G.P. Ch 25 taught by Amanda Whitney
3rd Sunday- Sacrifice- G.P. Ch. 26 taught by Jan Hunsaker
4th Sunday- Stake Conference
5th Sunday- Combined Meeting

Saturday, January 1, 2011