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
Saturday, December 17, 2011
November Presidency Message
In the last Relief Society general conference, President Uchtdorf gave us women five important things that we need not forget.
1. Forget not to be patient with yourself.
2. Forget not the difference between a good sacrifice and a foolish sacrifice.
3. Forget not to be happy now.
4. Forget not the “why” of the gospel.
5. Forget not that the Lord loves you.
He also says, “The love of God and the power of the restored gospel are redemptive and saving. If you will only allow His divine love into your life, it can dress any wound, heal any hurt, and soften any sorrow”
Sisters, you are AMAZING women! The Lord loves each of you so much and has not forgotten about you. If we can follow the council of President Uchtdorf, not only will we will be blessed and uplifted by our Father in Heaven, but our lives will become “joyful and sweet”.
We love you!
The Relief Society Presidency
Friday, October 14, 2011
October Presidency Message
“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
2nd Sunday: Signs of the Second Coming G.P. Ch. 43
3rd Sunday: Second Coming of Christ G.P. Ch. 44
4th Sunday: May Ensign Lesson
5th Sunday: Combined Meeting
October Calendar
1-2 General Conference
7- Fabulous Friday 6-10 at the church
10- Columbus Day
13-14 Fall Break
22- Primary Program practice 10:00
23- Primary Program
31- Halloween
Friday, September 9, 2011
September Presidency Message
From the Adversary's point of view, we are dangerous. Righteous daughter's of God dedicated to the Lord and united in the cause of goodness threaten his work. Is it any wonder then that Satan would launch an all-out attack on Latter-Day Saint women?
Might we therefore covenant this very hour to work and watch and fight and pray. To work to strengthen ourselves spiritually every week of every month of every year. The closer we grow to our Father in Heaven, the more clear and complete becomes our vision of who we are and what we can become. Seek for opportunities to study, go to the temple, pray, ponder and fast with sincerity, making and keeping covenants, service, and building your testimony. We pray that you will prioritize the things in your life, focusing more on life eternal, than life today. We pray for you and love you each.
The Relief Society Presidency
September Lesson Schedule
2nd- Sunday- The Postmortal Spirit World (G.P. Ch. 41)
3rd Sunday- Gathering the House of Israel (G.P. Ch. 42)
4th Sunday- Ensign Lesson
Sunday, August 21, 2011
Fabulous Friday
OCTOBER 7th
6-10pm
...time to place some orders!!
Money and orders are DUE on SEPTEMBER 7th.
Please make checks out to KenDe May.
Any questions you can call KenDe 688-8586.
Here are the projects we are doing:
Temple Blocks: $5.00
Temple Sillouettes: $7.00
I Spy Bags: $6.00
Conference Notebooks: $5.00
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