October Newsletter Updates

Relief Society Message –

The new word for the month of October is PEACE. President Uchtdorf said in the General Relief Society Meeting, Sep. 24^th, "My dear sisters, the gospel of Jesus Christ is not an obligation; it is a pathway, marked by our loving Father in Heaven, leading to happiness and peace in this life and glory and inexpressible fulfillment in the life to come. The gospel is a light that penetrates mortality and illuminates the way before us." Sis. Barbara Thompson's talk was titled: "Keeping Covenants Brings Joy and Peace". May you do those things that will bring peace to you in this life.

SMALL & SIMPLE

Simplify
Miracles
Atonement
Laugh
Love

Service
Improve
Meek
Peace

Put on your calendars Thursday, Nov. 17th - Special Ward Relief Society Meeting. Dinner at 6 pm and "Jesus Once of Humble Birth" cantata to follow. (Let us know if you want to participate in it... we need all voices.)

We want all the sisters to keep track of each temple ordinance completed for a display at the RS Birthday Party in March. It would also be nice to have pictures of the sisters outside the temple, so start taking them!

For the RS Christmas brunch, we'd like to have a slideshow of family activities as well as ward activities. Please email pictures to: funeralpotatoes@comcast.net or burn them to a disc and give to Pres. Hunsaker.

Young Women News – We were sad to lose Sister Bowers but are excited to get to know our new president, Pres. LaReaux.  Halye and MaKayla both turned 16 recently.  We're excited to have a bigger Laurel class.
Primary News – The Primary Sacrament Program is October 16th! Please help your kids practice their songs and parts so they will be ready. 
Ward Changes and Additions Congratulations to the Gladdens (baby boy) and the Clarks (baby girl)  Pres. Bowers was released and Pres. LaReaux is now YW President.  Pres. Clark was released and Pres. Terry is now Primary President.

October Newsletter Finance Tip

In his April 2004 Conference talk entitled Earthly Debts, Heavenly Debts Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin outlines five key steps to financial freedom. This month we’ll look at:

· First, pay your tithing.

· Second, spend less than you earn.

· Third, learn to save.

· Fourth, honor your financial obligations.

· Fifth, teach your children to follow your example.

Spending less than you earn may sound like a no brainer, but in order to do that you have to have a budget. Knowing what comes in and goes out is crucial. Throw in the fact that almost anything can be bought on credit and things get a little tricky. When you buy anything on credit, you are spending money that is not there. Some people think they can keep spending as long as they can make the payments. This is disaster in the making. Taking advantage of “introductory offers” or “no interest until 20xx” may sound like good deals at the time, but you never know what the future holds. Church leaders have pleaded with us to stay out of debt for good reason. Many honest people have found themselves in financial trouble because of unforeseen shortfalls, medical emergencies, and a myriad of other variables. Debt puts us into bondage and can be an unforgiving taskmaster. Whenever possible the wisest move is this: if the money isn’t there, don’t spend it!

October Newsletter Scripture

Conference

What a blessing to have both General Conference and Regional Conference this month. We have a wonderful opportunity to hear what the Lord wants us to learn, directly from his chosen servants. Let’s make it a month of spiritual feasting as we prayerfully prepare for and listen to the Lord’s council.

“What I the Lord have spoken, I have spoken . . . whether by mine own voice or by the voice of my servants, it is the same.” -- D&C 1:38

September Newsletter Updates

Relief Society Message –

The new word for the month of September is “MEEK” to go along with our S.M.A.L.L. & S.I.M.P.L.E theme. Meek= “humbly patient”. “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.” Matthew 5:5

Pres. Uchtdorf said in April 2010 Conference, “When I think of the Savior, I often picture Him with hands outstretched, reaching out to comfort, heal, bless, and love. And He always talked with, never down to, people. He loved the humble and the meek and walked among them, ministering to them and offering hope and salvation. That is what He did during His mortal life; it is what He would be doing if He were living among us today; and it is what we should be doing as His disciples and members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.” May we be humble and meek followers of Jesus Christ.

--“Share the Harvest”—please bring to church any vegetables or fruit that you would like to share with others. Put it in a basket in the Relief Society room. We will share starts and seeds in the Fall.

--We had a grand time at Sis. Gartin’s backyard for our annual potluck dinner. Thank you to all who helped with it. It was fun to get to know each other better. Find out who has had five different hair colors and has never dyed her hair!

--We are looking forward to more babies being born! Our ward has been growing with new ones lately--what a blessing!

Primary News – The Primary Sacrament Program is next month! Please help your kids practice their songs & parts so they’ll be ready!

Young Women News – Leanna is volunteering at an animal shelter to complete her Knowledge project. The YW had fun visiting Wheeler Farm, eating cow pies, and learning about "Don't be a Stupid Cow." (See Mervyn Arnold's talk from Oct 2010 Conference) Good luck to all of our YW starting a new school year!

Young Men News - It has been an eventful month in the Young Mens organization. On August 10th-13^th, The 14-15 year old Varsity Scouts attended the Varsity Big Event at East Fork of the Bear, near the Wyoming Border. There the Young Men experienced an array of events. Each night at our campsite, we had our own little campfire program where we issued each young man their own journal notebook and gave them the challenge to write something in it daily that would promote faith and good works to those who read. We also had each present read or tell a story of one of their ancestors that was a faith promoting experience and to remind us all that we are creating our own scriptures for others to learn by.

September Newsletter Finance Tip

In his April 2004 Conference talk entitled Earthly Debts, Heavenly Debts Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin outlines five key steps to financial freedom. This month we’ll look at:

· First, pay your tithing.

· Second, spend less than you earn.

· Third, learn to save.

· Fourth, honor your financial obligations.

· Fifth, teach your children to follow your example.

Tithing can be one of the hardest commandments to obey, but has so many rewards. Besides the skills of organization and self control, the Lord has promised blessings to those who pay their tithing. Most of us know we should pay our tithing, but don’t always stop to think why. In Earl C. Tingey’s April 2002 Conf. talk “The Law of Tithing” he states: In this dispensation, the Lord has established the law of tithing as the law of revenue of His Church. Without it, we could not carry out the eternal purposes of the Lord. It is also a law by which we show our loyalty to the Lord and prove ourselves worthy for privileges, ordinances, and blessings. In D&C 104:14-15 we are reminded that all we have has been given to us from God. When we pay an honest tithe we are giving back a tenth of what we have already been blessed with. When we pay an accurate tithe we are aware of our assets and can plan our finances accordingly. This is undoubtedly an important first step toward financial freedom!