June Testimony

The newsletter will feature a new section each month - testimony from a member of the Ward Council or Bishopric.  This month we are blessed to read the testimony of President David Thomas, Ward Young Men's President.

I have a very strong testimony of my Savior Jesus Christ. I know He lives and I know that the Church of Jesus Christ is the only true church here upon the earth. Through Jesus He restored the gospel through the prophet Joseph Smith. I know President Monson is our prophet today. It is my prayer that we all may become closer to our Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ. I say these things humbly in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.

June Wise Stewards Finance Tip

Wise Steward Newsletter Series 2, Article 3

“Learn to Manage Money Before it Manages You.  Financial peace of mind is not determined by how much we make, but is dependent on how much we spend.”                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

–from Elder Marvin J. Ashton’s One for the Money Guide to Family Finance 

This is some of the soundest advice about money that money can buy…and it’s free!  We live in a time and culture where nothing is out of reach.  You don’t have to have money to buy what you want . . . or do you?   Is your approach to money management Proactive, or Reactive?  Living within one’s means can be challenging on a modest income, but as long as you spend less than you earn you can be in control of your money.  Make it a habit to save up cash before you buy something, not using credit.  Also watch out for situations that require a long term contract.  Cable and cell phone companies may give you a low rate if you agree to pay for years and often charge a big cancellation fee.  Consider pay as you go cell phone service, or a higher rate that you can cancel any time.  If your idea of managing the budget is making sure all the credit card payments are made, you’ve moved into a reactive situation and your money is managing you.  If this is the case, somewhere along the line you’ve spent more money than you’ve earned.  Correct this as soon as possible.  It may mean taking on extra work, selling some things, or cutting back on unnecessary expenditures.  The goal is to be in charge of where your money goes.    

June Relief Society Message

This month our first Sunday lesson from the Relief Society Proclamation is: Delight in Service and Good Works. These 10 Steps in Service were presented many years ago by Sister Susan Bingham, wife of our Stake President at that time.

1. Do Not Judge 

2. Pray for Inspiration 

3. Forgive and Forget 

4. Be Available 

5. Keep Confidences 

6. Be an Example of Faith 

7. Listen with Sensitivity 

8. No Trite Answers 

9. Do Not Criticize 

10. Love Others 

These ten concepts are worthy of pondering as we serve one another throughout our lives.

Remember the words spoken by Mother Teresa: "We can do no great things - only small things with great love."  Let us go about doing the works that the Savior would have us do, and our lives, as well as those around us will be blessed.

June Newsletter Announcements

The Ward Pool Party is on Sat, August 25^th from 8-10pm at the Oquirrh Park Fitness Center Pools. This will take the place of the annual ward camp-out.

YW News – Our YW had a lot of help from ward members for activities this month. Thank you to Bro. Christensen who taught the older girls about auto maintenance; Sis. Terry, Tingey, Rowe, and Gerber who styled the YW's hair for our "modest fashion show", and the Puentes and Gurneys for teaching all the youth salsa and country swing dancing for our combined activity.  The youth had a blast!

Camp Kickoff is June 6th. Parents are invited and encouraged to come from 7-7:30pm. Come learn what we are doing for camp and get your YW's permission slips signed.

YM News – The Scouts and Cub Scouts participated at Scout-O-Rama by hosting a knot-tying booth the first weekend in May.  The boys had fun making handcuffs with rope and there was a good turn-out with great help from the parents and leaders. The Scouts have been preparing for their upcoming hike next week – 50/30/20/12 (30 miles biking, 20 miles walking in 12 hours). Along with all their hiking and camping prep, they have attended the temple and were in charge of the flag ceremony for the Stake Court of Honor. Tyrel Gurney did a great job at being Master of Ceremonies.

Ward choir practice will resume in July.  Look for more information in next month's newsletter.