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November Presidency Message

Dear Sisters,

November brings cool, crisp mornings, shorter days, and thoughts of gratitude for many blessings! It's also a fast paced time of year when, in addition to other responsibilities, wives and mothers are busy making preparations for the upcoming holiday season. Sometimes we run so fast that we find ourselves frazzled, impatient, and exhausted! President Uchtdorf' offered wise counsel in his recent conference address, "Of Things That Matter Most". Consider these excerpts:

". . . we would do well to slow down a little, proceed at the optimum speed for our circumstances, focus on the significant, lift up our eyes, and truly see the things that matter most."

"Elder Dallin H. Oaks, in a recent general conference, taught, 'We have to forego some good things in order to choose others that are better or best because they develop faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and strengthen our families.' ”

"We build deep and loving family relationships by doing simple things together. . . In family relationships love is really spelled t-i-m-e, time."

"If life and its rushed pace and many stresses have made it difficult for you to feel like rejoicing, then perhaps now is a good time to refocus on what matters most.

We suggest that you take a few minutes to read his talk, then pray, ponder, and prioritize your time in a way that will allow you to feel the Savior's love and to share that love in simple ways with those around you.

We love you!

8th Ward Relief Society Presidency

November Calendar

7th- Daylight Savings- Don't forget to set your clock back one hour :)
9th- Visiting Teaching Conference 6:30pm
13th- Service Project 10-12pm
16th- Service Project 10-12pm

November Lesson Schedule

1st Sunday- Presidency Message, by Pat Melessa
2nd Sunday- The Gift of the Holy Ghost (GP 21), by Amanda Whitney
3rd Sunday- The Gifts of the Spirit (GP 22), by Jan Hunsaker
4th Sunday- Ensign Talk, by Laura Klarman

October Presidency Message

President Thomas S Monson gave a wonderful address at the Women’s Session of General Conference entitled “Charity Never Faileth”. I’d like to share with you some excerpts from his address:

“There is really no way we can know the heart, the intentions, or the circumstances of someone who might say or do something we find reason to criticize. Thus the commandment: Judge not.” Mother Teresa, spoke this profound truth: “If you judge people, you have no time to love them.” The Savior has admonished, “This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you.” I ask: can we love one another, as the Savior has commanded, if we judge each other? And I answer – with Mother Teresa: no, we cannot. What is charity? Mormon teaches us that “charity is the pure love of Christ.” Moroni declares, “Except ye have charity ye can in nowise be saved in the kingdom of God.” There is a serious need for the charity that gives attention to those who are unnoticed, hope to those who are discourage, aid to those who are afflicted. True charity is love in action. The need for charity is everywhere. Rather than being judgmental and critical of each other, may we have the pure love of Christ for our fellow travelers in this journey though life. May we recognize that each one is doing her best to deal with the challenges which come her way, and may we strive to do our best to help out.”

We pray that we may each enjoy more peace and joy in our lives as we reach out to others with greater charity.

With Love, The Relief Society Presidency

October Lesson Schedule

1st Sunday- General Conference
2nd Sunday- Repentance, (GP19), by Amanda Whitney
3rd Sunday- Baptism, (GP20), by Jan Hunsaker
4th Sunday- Countinue In Patience, (Pres. Uchtdorf, p.56), by Laura Klarman
5th Sunday- Combined

October Calendar

2-3rd: General Conference
22nd: Fabulous Friday Night!
28th: Ward Temple Night
31st: Halloween

Under The Umberella of Self Reliance- October

October is Family History Month and although some run scared at thought of putting all those names together, there are other ways to get involved in family history. You could display pictures of your ancestors, learn about the countries they came from and adopt some of their tradtions, visit your grandparents and start recording their childhood memories, call a "long lost" cousin and re-connect. start a family facebook page. You may just get the family history "bug" and start preparing all those names. Once those names are prepared, be sure to download onto a cd or flash drive and include it in your 72 hour kit.
-Lynne