Sunday Happenings

Today Sister Ashby taught ch. 11 The Life of Christ. This would be a great lesson to use as a Family Home Evening. There is a lot of information included about the life of the Savior. Sister Ashby showed us part of the DVD put out by the church entitled "Finding Faith in Christ". This video can be checked out from the library or purchased at the Distribution Center. The lesson was ended with this quote from ch. 11:

"Jesus taught: “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you” (John 15:13–14). He willingly and humbly went through the sorrow in Gethsemane and the suffering on the cross so we could receive all the blessings of the plan of salvation. To receive these blessings, we must come unto Him, repent of our sins, and love Him with all our hearts. He said:
“And this is the gospel which I have given unto you—that I came into the world to do the will of my Father, because my Father sent me.
“And my Father sent me that I might be lifted up upon the cross; and after that I had been lifted up upon the cross, that I might draw all men unto me … that they may be judged according to their works. …
“For the works which ye have seen me do that shall ye also do. …
“Therefore, what manner of men ought ye to be? Verily I say unto you, even as I am” (3 Nephi 27:13–15, 21, 27; italics added)."

• What are your feelings as you ponder the Savior’s sacrifice for you?

FHE Ideas: (Sorry this is late...maybe you can do it next week!)

-Click here for a lesson about the Savior from LDS Living Magazine.
-Click here for a sharing time entitled "Savior and Redeemer" from the April 1999, Friend.
-Check out Prepared Not Scared each Mondy for FHE ideas

Sunday Happenings

Sister Baumann taught our lesson last Sunday on Member Missionary Work. We had some special guests from the Senior Primary come in and sing "I Hope They Call Me On a Mission". They did such a great job! Sister Baumann told the story of how her Mom was converted to the church through a neighborhood friend. She stressed the point that "We are all on a mission. We are called to teach".

L. Tom Perry told this story in the May 2009 Ensign. While driving up Provo Canyon there were emergency vehicles blocking the road. He said, "As I looked up the rock face along the east side of the entrance to Provo Canyon, I saw some men climbing. I assumed they were the search and rescue people. What were they climbing to? Eventually I saw it. Somehow a ewe, a lost sheep, had made her way about 25 feet (8 m) up the rock face, and she was stranded there. She was not a mountain goat or mountain sheep, just a white ewe separated from a shepherd’s flock.
As I had nothing else to do, I searched the rock face for a way up to where the ewe stood. I could not for the life of me figure out how she ever got there. Nevertheless, she was there, and all the commotion in front of me was focused on her rescue. To this day, I don’t know the end of the story since the police figured out a way to get the traffic moving again.
As I drove away, a concern bothered me. While the search and rescue personnel were certainly well intentioned, how would the ewe react to them? I’m sure they had a plan for how they would calm her—perhaps they would shoot her with a tranquilizer dart from a close distance so they could catch her before she fell. Knowing nothing of their plan but knowing a little about how animals react to being cornered by strangers, I worried about the feasibility of their rescue effort. And then I wondered, “Where is the shepherd?” Certainly he would have the best chance of approaching the ewe without alarming her. The shepherd’s calming voice and helping hand were what the situation needed, but he seemed to be missing in action.
As members of the Church, sometimes we seem to be missing in action, just like this shepherd. Consider for a moment what President Monson told the newly called mission presidents at the 2008 seminar for new mission presidents. He said: “There is … no substitute for a member-oriented proselyting program. Tracting will not substitute for it. Golden questions will not substitute for it. A member-oriented program is the key to success, and it works wherever we try it” (“Motivating Missionaries,” June 22, 2008, 8).

What can we do to share the gospel with those we live by, work with, or meet?

D&C 88:81- Warn our neighbors
D&C 33:7- Open Your Mouth
D&C 18: 15-16- How great shall be your joy!

We need to be looking for opportunities and be prepared for those opportunities when they are presented. You never know when your testimony will touch someone. There are many missionary opportunities: Family History, Food Storage, Gardening, etc... that could start a conversation.

Elder Perry stated "Missionaries will continue to do the best they can, but wouldn't it be better if you and I stepped up to do a job that is rightfully ours?"

Have you had any opportunities this week to share the gospel? If not, what could you do next week?

Sunday Happenings

Today we had a combined lesson with the Priesthood taught by Brother Ashby and Brother Stout of the Bishopbric. They spoke about Self Reliance breaking it down between both Spiritual and Temporal. Brother Stout made the connection that you cannot have one without the other, that Temporal self-reliance is Spiritual self-reliance. They gave us the following pamphlets:

One for the Money
Family Home Storage
Family Finances

Elder Hales has given a wonderful talk on Becoming Provident Providers both Temporally and Spiritually. You can also go to http://www.providentliving.org/ for more information.

Announcements:

Amanda Bell is going on a Humanitarian Service Opportunity trip to Honduras. If you would be interested in donating some items for her to take please refer to the following list:

• Over the counter medications: creams, anti-fungal creams, Alleclear, Alavert (any allergy medications), all medications needed
• Small Children's toys
• Mosquito Nets (especially baby size)
• Any donations are welcome!

Drop donations off at the Bell's house or call them for pick up. Amanda is leaving this next weekend so in the next couple of days would be great! Thanks for your help!

Summer Fun

Hopefully, summer weather is on its way! Warm weather or not, school is almost out and I found some fun ideas to keep your kids busy on LDS Living. Go here, to find 16 ways to start summer break out with a bang!

Book Club

We had a fun time at book club last week. We were able to get a quilt started and Sister Olpin made this cute cake to go along with our book "The Forgotten Garden". Thanks for all those who came, join us in July for our next Book Club.

Sunday Happenings

Today Sister Smith taught ch. 10: Scriptures. She did a great job getting everyone involved!

Bible: Divided into two sections: the Old Testament and the New Testament. Many prophecies in the Old Testament foretell the coming of a Savior and Redeemer. The New Testament tells of the life of that Savior and Redeemer, who is Jesus Christ. It also tells of the establishing of His Church in that day. “We believe the Bible to be the word of God as far as it is translated correctly” (Articles of Faith 1:8).

Book of Mormon: “There is a power in the book which will begin to flow into your lives the moment you begin a serious study of the book. You will find greater power to resist temptation. You will find the power to avoid deception. You will find the power to stay on the strait and narrow path. The scriptures are called ‘the words of life,’ and nowhere is that more true than it is of the Book of Mormon. … ‘Every Latter-day Saint should make the study of this book a lifetime pursuit’” (in Conference Report, Oct. 1986, 4–7; or Ensign, Nov. 1986, 5–7; quoting Marion G. Romney, in Conference Report, Apr. 1980, 90; or Ensign, May 1980, 67).

• When did you first gain a testimony of the Book of Mormon?

Doctrine and Covenants: The Doctrine and Covenants is a collection of modern revelations. In section 1 of the Doctrine and Covenants, the Lord reveals that the book is published to the inhabitants of the earth to prepare them for His coming:
“Wherefore the voice of the Lord is unto the ends of the earth, that all that will hear may hear:
“Prepare ye, prepare ye for that which is to come, for the Lord is nigh” (D&C 1:11–12).

Pearl of Great Price: The Pearl of Great Price contains the book of Moses, the book of Abraham, and some inspired writings of Joseph Smith. The book of Moses contains an account of some of the visions and writings of Moses, revealed to the Prophet Joseph Smith. It clarifies doctrines and teachings that were lost from the Bible and gives added information concerning the Creation of the earth."

• What is your favorite scripture?
• When is the best time for you to read the scriptures? How do you like to study them?

Sister Smith mentioned that "we should read the scriptures because of our need for joy in our lives!" How have the scriptures brought joy into your life?

Family Home Evening Ideas:

• Friend 2006: Sharing Time- The Scriptures Show the Way
• Friend 1995: Saring Time- The Scriptures
• The blog Prepared Not Scared always has a FHE activity idea each Monday
• You can find additional FHE activities at LDS Living

Announcements:

• Sister Miles had a baby girl last week. Both her and baby A are doing great!
• Tuesday: Book Club @ Sister Stott's 7 p.m.
• Friday: Family Movie Night, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Showing "Little Rascals". Bring blankets or chairs to sit in!
• Sister Perkins is going to have a quilt set up in her basement. If you would like to help tie it please contact her.

Breakfast & Blankets

We want to thank all of those who came and helped us tie quilts on Saturday. We were able to finish two quilts, which will be donated to the Humanitarian Center. We also want to thank Sister Sanderson, Sister Adamson, & Sister Eyre for getting us our delicious donuts, muffins, milk, & juice!