February Spotlighting

Three questions for spotlighting:

1) Where did you grow up as a child?

2) Who is your favorite Prophet?

3) What one thing that is unique about you that one else knows?

Kendra Nieman

1. I grew up in clayton, CA 

2. I loved president hinkley. 

3. I was in a sketch comedy troupe (called Divine Comedy) at BYU for a LONG TIME.  It was so fun.

http://www.wirigs.blogspot.com/


 

Visiting Teaching Message

A Restoration of All Things
 

Study this material and, as appropriate, discuss it with the sisters you visit. Use the questions to help you strengthen your sisters and to make Relief Society an active part of your own life.

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The Prophet Joseph Smith organized Relief Society as an essential part of the Church. As a presidency, we hope we can help you understand why Relief Society is essential in your life.

We know that New Testament women showed faith in Jesus Christ and participated in His work. Luke 10:39 tells of Mary, who “sat at Jesus’ feet, and heard his word.” In John 11:27 Martha bears witness of Christ: “She saith unto him, Yea, Lord: I believe that thou art the Christ, the Son of God, which should come into the world.” Acts 9:36, 39 speaks of “a certain disciple named Tabitha, … full of good works. … And all the widows stood by … shewing the coats and garments which [she] made.” Phebe, in Romans 16:1–2, was “a servant of the church” and “a succourer of many.”

These patterns of faith, testimony, and service continued in the latter-day Church and were formalized with the organization of Relief Society. Julie B. Beck, Relief Society general president, taught: “Just as the Savior invited Mary and Martha of New Testament times to participate in His work, women of this dispensation have an official commission to participate in the Lord’s work. … The organization of Relief Society in 1842 mobilized the collective power of the women and their specific assignments to build the Lord’s kingdom.” ¹

We accomplish our work as we focus on Relief Society’s purposes: to increase faith and personal righteousness, strengthen families and homes, and seek out and help those in need.

I testify that Relief Society was divinely organized to assist in the work of salvation. Each Relief Society sister has an essential role to play in accomplishing this sacred work.

Silvia H. Allred, first counselor in the Relief Society general presidency.

From the Scriptures

Joel 2:28–29; Luke 10:38–42; Ephesians 1:10

From Our History

Sister Julie B. Beck has taught that “we know through the Prophet Joseph Smith that Relief Society was a formal part of the Restoration.” ² The process of restoration began with the First Vision in 1820 and continued “line upon line, precept upon precept” (D&C 98:12). When the Relief Society was formally organized on March 17, 1842, the Prophet taught the women about their essential place in the restored Church. He said, “The Church was never perfectly organized until the women were thus organized.” ³

What Can I Do?

1. 1. What help will I provide my sisters this month that exemplifies the faith of female disciples of Jesus Christ?
2. 2. What teaching of the restored gospel will I study to strengthen my testimony this month?

 

Happy Birthday

01 - Popal, Sarah

02 - Coulter, Andrea

       Graig, Maria

       Hill, Angie

03 - Hilton, Stephanie
04 - Leclaire, Annie
05 - Marchant, Linda Kay
07 - Gomes, Coreen Margaret
09 - Heston, Marsha

10 - Lucas, Laura Jean

11 - Christense, Cris Tina

18 - Jensen, Rachel

20 - Price, Fenima

21 - Byrens, Joan

       Hilton, Patricia

23 - Jackson, Vanessa

24 - Larkin, Sheila Doris


 

New Babies

Evan Lee Minnich

 

BORN: 1/14 2011 

WEIGHT: 6lbs 7oz
LENGTH: 18 3/4in

 

 

Announcement

1. The Humanitarian Aid committee is collecting donations for their new hygiene kit project. If you're interested in participating, please take a ziploc bag from the basket in R.S., and then sign the sheet that says how many bags you took to fill. This project will be completed by April, so please bring your donations back before then. For more information, please contact Junko Papenfuss.


2. "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner!" - Feb. 25 or 26


3. 2011 Youth Auction will be held on March 4th. The youth are looking for donations that can be used for the auction. There will be sign-ups in the foyer or email 2011youthauction@gmail.com if you have something you would like to donate.


4. Raquel Call is hosting a playgroup at her house every Thursday at 11am. This is a pot luck playgroup so please bring something to share! Even if you don't have kids, come and enjoy some time with the ladies in the ward. For directions, call Raquel at 918-200-2206.



  

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SISTERS

Thursday 17th at 7:00pm-8:30pm @ Walnut Creek Chapel.

Dinner will be served

and babysitting will be provided

We look forward to seeing you all, and getting to know you all better!