The California premiere performance of Lam of God, a sacred Easter celebration, feature the Temple Hill Symphony Orchestra, Choir&Soloists. Come support fellow ward members Erica Bingham, Tonya Isom and Junko Papenfuss. Free concert admission with ticket. Tickets now available online at http://www.templehillevents.com/
-> All perofrmances start at 7:00pm. Doors open 6:30pm
-> Saturday and Sunday, April 16,17 & 23 at the Oakland Interstake Center Auditorium
-> Sunday, April 24 at the Cathedral of Christ the light, 2121 Harrison St, Oakland.
Monday, April 18, 2011
Ladies Groups
Book Group - @ Jessica Peer's home. Thurday, 04/21 7:30pm
Park Days - Tuesdays 11 am @ Larkey Park and Fridays 11:30 am @ Walden Park
PotLuck - Thursdays, 11am @Raquel Call's House - 918.430.5551
Zumba Class - Cancelled until futher notice
Park Days - Tuesdays 11 am @ Larkey Park and Fridays 11:30 am @ Walden Park
PotLuck - Thursdays, 11am @Raquel Call's House - 918.430.5551
Zumba Class - Cancelled until futher notice
Birthdays
4/1 - Linday Carlson
4/3 - Cheryl Mcregor
4/3 - Junko Papenfuss
4/3 - Kristin Olson
4/4 - Jennifer Lingam
4/4 - Erica Bingham
4/10 - Marsha Dschaak
4/15 - Lindsay Aston
4/17 - Vicki Jones
4/18 - April Chrisiansen
4/19 - Diana Mc Clun
4/19 - Milagros Rodriquez
4/21 - Alisha Montoya
4/23 - Cydni Tavarez
4/25 - Kathryn Hawks
4/30 - Richelle Paulsen
4/30 - Lacey Yamaguchi
4/3 - Cheryl Mcregor
4/3 - Junko Papenfuss
4/3 - Kristin Olson
4/4 - Jennifer Lingam
4/4 - Erica Bingham
4/10 - Marsha Dschaak
4/15 - Lindsay Aston
4/17 - Vicki Jones
4/18 - April Chrisiansen
4/19 - Diana Mc Clun
4/19 - Milagros Rodriquez
4/21 - Alisha Montoya
4/23 - Cydni Tavarez
4/25 - Kathryn Hawks
4/30 - Richelle Paulsen
4/30 - Lacey Yamaguchi
Happy Happy Birthday~
Humanitrain Committee
Quilt making and Hygiene kits packing will be every Tuesday nights from 7:00 to 8:30pm
Matthew 9:20-22
And, behold, a woman, which was diseased wih an issue of blood twelve years, came behind him, and touched the hem of his garment: For she said within herself, If I may but touch his garment, I shall be whole. But Jesus turned him about, and when he saw her, he said, Daughter, be of good comfort; thy faith hath made thee whole. And the woman was made whole from that hour
Matthew 9:20-22
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Visiting Teaching Message
The Purpose of Relief Society Julie B. Beck
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Prayerfully 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.09684_000_006
When our presidency was first called, we were given some resources about the history of Relief Society. We studied them prayerfully, wanting to know the purpose of Relief Society and what the Lord would have us do. We learned that the purpose of Relief Society as established by the Lord is to organize, teach, and inspire His daughters to prepare them for the blessings of eternal life.
To fulfill this purpose of Relief Society, the Lord has commissioned each sister and the organization as a whole to:
1. Increase in faith and personal righteousness.
2. Strengthen families and homes.
3. Provide relief by serving the Lord and His children.
We can do this work in the Lord’s way only when we seek, receive, and act on personal revelation. Without personal revelation, we cannot succeed. If we heed personal revelation, we cannot fail. The prophet Nephi instructs us that the Holy Ghost will show us “all things what [we] should do” (2 Nephi 32:5). We must allow ourselves to be still enough and quiet enough to listen to the voice of the Spirit.
Sisters, we have a vital role to play in helping build the kingdom of God and preparing for the Lord’s coming. In fact, the Lord’s work cannot be accomplished without the help of His daughters. Because of that, the Lord expects us to increase our offering. He expects us to fulfill the purpose of Relief Society as never before.
Julie B. Beck, Relief Society general president.
From the Scriptures
Deuteronomy 6:5–7; Luke 10:30–37; James 1:27; 2 Nephi 25:26; Mosiah 3:12–13
From Our History
At a June 9, 1842, meeting of the Relief Society, the Prophet Joseph Smith taught the sisters that their society was “not only to relieve the poor, but to save souls.” 1 This statement of a spiritual as well as a temporal purpose has characterized Relief Society throughout its history. In 1906 President Joseph F. Smith (1838–1918) taught: “[Relief Society] has not only to deal with the necessities of the poor, the sick and the needy, but a part of its duty—and the larger part, too—is to look after the spiritual welfare and salvation of the mothers and daughters of Zion; to see that none is neglected, but that all are guarded against misfortune, calamity, the powers of darkness, and the evils that threaten them in the world.” 2 In 2001 Elder M. Russell Ballard of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles reiterated, “Every sister in this Church who has made covenants with the Lord has a divine mandate to help save souls, to lead the women of the world, to strengthen the homes of Zion, and to build the kingdom of God.” 3
Notes
1. Joseph Smith, History of the Church, 5:25.
2. Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph F. Smith (1998), 185.
3. M. Russell Ballard, “Women of Righteousness,” Liahona, Dec. 2002, 39; Ensign, Apr. 2002, 70.
To read about a woman who was an example of faith and personal righteousness, see page 28.
What Can I Do?
1. What inspiration have I received to help my sisters increase in faith and personal righteousness and strengthen their families and homes? What relief can I provide?
2. How will I use this message to strengthen my faith and increase my own commitment to personal righteousness?
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Prayerfully 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.09684_000_006
When our presidency was first called, we were given some resources about the history of Relief Society. We studied them prayerfully, wanting to know the purpose of Relief Society and what the Lord would have us do. We learned that the purpose of Relief Society as established by the Lord is to organize, teach, and inspire His daughters to prepare them for the blessings of eternal life.
To fulfill this purpose of Relief Society, the Lord has commissioned each sister and the organization as a whole to:
1. Increase in faith and personal righteousness.
2. Strengthen families and homes.
3. Provide relief by serving the Lord and His children.
We can do this work in the Lord’s way only when we seek, receive, and act on personal revelation. Without personal revelation, we cannot succeed. If we heed personal revelation, we cannot fail. The prophet Nephi instructs us that the Holy Ghost will show us “all things what [we] should do” (2 Nephi 32:5). We must allow ourselves to be still enough and quiet enough to listen to the voice of the Spirit.
Sisters, we have a vital role to play in helping build the kingdom of God and preparing for the Lord’s coming. In fact, the Lord’s work cannot be accomplished without the help of His daughters. Because of that, the Lord expects us to increase our offering. He expects us to fulfill the purpose of Relief Society as never before.
Julie B. Beck, Relief Society general president.
From the Scriptures
Deuteronomy 6:5–7; Luke 10:30–37; James 1:27; 2 Nephi 25:26; Mosiah 3:12–13
From Our History
At a June 9, 1842, meeting of the Relief Society, the Prophet Joseph Smith taught the sisters that their society was “not only to relieve the poor, but to save souls.” 1 This statement of a spiritual as well as a temporal purpose has characterized Relief Society throughout its history. In 1906 President Joseph F. Smith (1838–1918) taught: “[Relief Society] has not only to deal with the necessities of the poor, the sick and the needy, but a part of its duty—and the larger part, too—is to look after the spiritual welfare and salvation of the mothers and daughters of Zion; to see that none is neglected, but that all are guarded against misfortune, calamity, the powers of darkness, and the evils that threaten them in the world.” 2 In 2001 Elder M. Russell Ballard of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles reiterated, “Every sister in this Church who has made covenants with the Lord has a divine mandate to help save souls, to lead the women of the world, to strengthen the homes of Zion, and to build the kingdom of God.” 3
Notes
1. Joseph Smith, History of the Church, 5:25.
2. Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph F. Smith (1998), 185.
3. M. Russell Ballard, “Women of Righteousness,” Liahona, Dec. 2002, 39; Ensign, Apr. 2002, 70.
To read about a woman who was an example of faith and personal righteousness, see page 28.
What Can I Do?
1. What inspiration have I received to help my sisters increase in faith and personal righteousness and strengthen their families and homes? What relief can I provide?
2. How will I use this message to strengthen my faith and increase my own commitment to personal righteousness?
Hygiene Kits
Thank you so much to the faithful members that continue to help with the hygiene kits. After loading up 12 boxes last night with 144 kits, the grand total is now 514 kits sent! Thanks to all who were so generous with their time and money. To those who would still like to contribute, we need 120 hand towels to complete 60 more kits!
Thanks, Junko and Linda
Thanks, Junko and Linda
Interfaith Blood Drive April 19th
Interfaith Community Blood Drive
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
1924 Trinity Ave.
Walnut Creek, Ca. 94596
April 19Th
11 am to 5 pm
Scheduled appointments every 15 minutes. Two ways to schedule.
Walk in appointments will be taken only as slots are available.
To schedule, sign up in RS/PSTHD meetings on the roll passed around and get an approximate sign up time, Wally Jones will confirm the time of your appointment.
To schedule, sign on to givelife.org, search for the Interfaith Community blood drive by putting in city/state/date info, click on interfaith community, click onto schedule an appointment, fill in the data for your e-mail address and password and get a specific time for your appointment.
Wally's contact info for appointments or information is wallyroof@yahoo.com or leave a message at (925) 932-4920.
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
1924 Trinity Ave.
Walnut Creek, Ca. 94596
April 19Th
11 am to 5 pm
Scheduled appointments every 15 minutes. Two ways to schedule.
Walk in appointments will be taken only as slots are available.
To schedule, sign up in RS/PSTHD meetings on the roll passed around and get an approximate sign up time, Wally Jones will confirm the time of your appointment.
To schedule, sign on to givelife.org, search for the Interfaith Community blood drive by putting in city/state/date info, click on interfaith community, click onto schedule an appointment, fill in the data for your e-mail address and password and get a specific time for your appointment.
Wally's contact info for appointments or information is wallyroof@yahoo.com or leave a message at (925) 932-4920.
WC 2nd Ward Primary Talent Show Registration Form
It’s finally time for the Primary Talent Show!!! Though you will have to wait until May 7th for the precious performances, we are requesting our talented children to sign up now.
Below you will find a link to a Registration Form where you can sign up for your Primary child’s participation in the show. We hope that all Primary children will be able to participate either by themselves on the stage, with a group on the stage, or sharing their talent as a display on tables set up around the room for us to enjoy. Because we want to keep the entire performance to be an enjoyable length, we request that each child performs on stage only once for 90 seconds or less. Those that sign up early will be guaranteed a spot at this year’s performance. (Children are welcome to share a visual display on the tables in addition to a stage performance.) Come celebrate our kids and empower them to believe in themselves!
Our Primary Talent Show is delightfully blended with our annual Bread and Butter Social which makes our ward feel even more like family as we laugh and enjoy the evening of sweets and treats together. So start pulling out your best bread making recipes and give us a chance to celebrate your talents that night (sharing a new talent of baking bread will be celebrated as much as those that have already mastered it!).
Talk with your children tonight and let the sign up’s begin!!
The Primary Presidency
Here is the link:
http://goo.gl/9ZWHb
Below you will find a link to a Registration Form where you can sign up for your Primary child’s participation in the show. We hope that all Primary children will be able to participate either by themselves on the stage, with a group on the stage, or sharing their talent as a display on tables set up around the room for us to enjoy. Because we want to keep the entire performance to be an enjoyable length, we request that each child performs on stage only once for 90 seconds or less. Those that sign up early will be guaranteed a spot at this year’s performance. (Children are welcome to share a visual display on the tables in addition to a stage performance.) Come celebrate our kids and empower them to believe in themselves!
Our Primary Talent Show is delightfully blended with our annual Bread and Butter Social which makes our ward feel even more like family as we laugh and enjoy the evening of sweets and treats together. So start pulling out your best bread making recipes and give us a chance to celebrate your talents that night (sharing a new talent of baking bread will be celebrated as much as those that have already mastered it!).
Talk with your children tonight and let the sign up’s begin!!
The Primary Presidency
Here is the link:
http://goo.gl/9ZWHb
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