October 2012 Relief Society Message

The Relief Society motto is: Charity Never Faileth. What a wonderful thought - that no matter what faces us in life, we can never go wrong by showing love and being charitable. In Moroni 7:47 we are told that "charity is the pure love of Christ". Elder C. Max Caldwell spoke about charity in the October 1992 General Conference. He stated: "The phrase ‘love of Christ’ might have meaning in three dimensions:. . . First, love for Christ. . . A second dimension of the meaning of charity is love from Christ (Ether 12:33-34). . . The third perception of charity is to possess a love that is like Christ (2 Ne. 33:7-9; John 13:34). Charity is not just. . . a word to describe actions or attitudes. Rather, it is an internal condition that must be developed and experienced in order to be understood. . . . People who have charity have a love for the Savior, have received of his love, and love others as he does." May we each take time to reflect on "the pure love of Christ", and then go about developing and experiencing the joy that comes from following the Savior.

August 2012 Testimony

Testimony of Heather Tingey

Relief Society 2^nd Counselor

I have come to know for myself that Joseph Smith is a true inspired prophet of God.  Because of his courage and obedience I am able to enjoy the blessings of the gospel every day.  I know we have a living prophet today, Thomas Monson, who is Heavenly Father's mouthpiece here on earth.  I know Jesus Christ lives and that through the power of the atonement we can find peace and be healed from any pain we encounter in this life.  He shows me love daily and fills me with the strength I need to do all he requires.  I love my Savior and Heavenly Father with all my heart.  I say this in the name of Jesus Christ, amen.

July 2012 Testimony

Testimony of Angela Hunsaker

Relief Society President

My testimony is that I know God is a being with whom we are each allowed the privilege of a relationship.  When I nurture my relationship with Him, promises and covenants I have made actually do become true.  Because I am familiar with how I feel when He is near me (through the Holy Ghost), and because I want that feeling as often as possible, I have an easier time making right choices. I know His Son, Jesus Christ, performed the ultimate proxy sacrifice for each of us; and that when I repent, I truly feel different and cleansed. I know that any person set apart by the power of the priesthood has power given to them from God to protect and serve and guide His children. President Thomas S. Monson has that power for all the world at this very moment. Bishop Jamison holds that power for our ward, and righteous parents hold that power for their families. We are not left alone to navigate this life. There is more to come after this life, and this Gospel unlocks the very best of God's blessing to us. In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.

January Newsletter Announcements

Relief Society Super Saturday - Jan. 28 from 10am to 1pm. Crafts, quilting, and food. Come and enjoy a good time together!!!

Mark your calendars for Stake Conference, February 4th & 5th. Priesthood Leadership is Saturday, 4pm and the adult session follows at 7pm. Sunday morning’s session is at 10am with a choir prelude at 9:30am. Come early for a great seat and enjoy the spiritual uplift from listening to the choir.

2012 Primary Theme – “Choose the Right”

2012 Mutual Theme - “Arise and shine forth, that thy light may be a standard for the nations” (D&C 115:5)

The youth had two combined activities in December. They went to the Salt Lake Temple to see the lights and also helped with the ward’s Sub for Santa. Both activities helped the youth reflect on the true meaning of Christmas.
YM - Basketball season has started and games are Saturday mornings. Practices are following youth night until 9:15. See Bro. Thomas for more info.

Congratulations to the Allreds on the birth of their baby girl last month.