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, March 16, 2011

March Presidency Message

There is POWER in making and keeping covenants! Divine covenants make strong Christians. Satan can not make us do anything. The only power the adversary has is the power we give him when we break our covenants. Every one of us was foreordained to stand where we stand in His kingdom. George Q. Cannon said: 'God has reserved spirits for this dispensation who have the courage and determination to face the world, and all the powers of the evil one, to proclaim the Gospel, and maintain the truth, and establish and build up the Zion of our God, fearless of all consequences......to come forth at this time the noblest of His spirits, the men and women most capable of carrying out this work, and achieving the grand results the Prophets have predicted...' This is YOU. Strive to keep your covenants. He will strengthen your faith and fill you with godly power. Take time every day to strengthen them. We pray that you may we 'stand in holy places' and 'be not moved'.

Love,
The Relief Society Presidency

March Lesson Schedule

1st Sunday- Presidency Message
2nd Sunday- The Lord's Law of Health G.P. Ch 29
3rd Sunday- Charity G.P. Ch 30
4th Sunday- The Three R's of Choice Pres. Thomas S. Monson pg. 87

March Calendar

8th- Relief Society Birthday Party @ 6:30
17th- St. Patrick's Day

Under The Umbrella of Self Reliance- March

Emergency preparedness:

Emergency Heat Sources

*portable generators
*oil lamps
*fireplaces
*gas or charcoal grills
*extra blankets, clothing...etc..
*portable cooking stoves
You need to think about an option that works best for your family, take into consideration where you live home, condo, apartment etc..and prepare for that type of environment. Work to keep your home well insulated such as windows, doors, attic this will help in your efforts to stay warm. Remember SAFETY FIRST, if you use a heat sources that require fuel, it is best to keep them outside and any canisters away from flames.