Presidency Message

We have just concluded another glorious General Conference.  We often hear the words, "The messages given at General Conference were just for me personally".  So what do we do now?

At the close of the October 2012 conference, President Thomas S. Monson said, "As we take the messages of the past two days into our hearts and into our lives, we will be blessed.  ...I have found in my own life that I gain even more from these inspired sermons when I study them in greater depth."

Elder David A. Bednar has encouraged us to "act in doctrine".  Doctrine is the "why" of the gospel, the eternal truths, the things that never change, the eternal realities.  The principles of the gospel are the "what" of the gospel, the things we do because we know and understand the "why".  The "how" to accomplish these things is a matter of personal revelation.

May we suggest as you study the Conference Report in the May 2013 Ensign, that you look for the doctrines taught, the principles we are asked to follow and then seek personal revelation from the Lord on how to act to increase your personal knowledge, understanding and diligence as you seek to become truly converted unto the Lord.  Sister Bolander 

Sister Update

Welcome Home Dee and Alice Mansfield--you've been missed.

Naomi & Bobby Baker have moved to Lincoln Court
Naomi's phone - 521-0170, room 223
Bobby's room - 217

Happy Birthday!

April 20th - Kat Dobie (Sorry I missed this one--hope your day was great)
April 25th - Elaine Hamilton
April 26th - Vickie High
April 27th - Rachelle Shively
April 29th - Krishaun Player 

Preparedness

"...Man shall not live by bread alone..."

Water storage is Critical!

Fourteen gallons of water per person is the suggested amount to store for a 2 week emergency situation.  This isn't a lot of water though.  If you have room and means to do so, store more.

April Challenge:  Rotate your water storage.  Add to your storage if you have the space.  If you don't, find ways to store it.  If we all look I am sure we can find ways to be more prepared with our water supply.

  

Don't Forget!

Weekday Meeting for April will be  "Women in White", on Saturday April 27th.  This will be a stake activity.  The chapel meeting at the temple will be at 6:15 a.m.  Baptisms will be 6:30 - 8:30 a.m.  The endowment session is at 7:00 a.m. and initiatories will be 7:30 - 8:30 a.m.  Laurels are invited to attend.
On May 23rd the Relief Society will be having a Special Speaker for their weekday meeting.  Jessica Cather, from Idaho Falls will be presenting "Language of Faith".  This will be a special night to learn how our words either increase our faith or our fear.  It will be at 7:00 p.m. in the chapel so please dress accordingly.  We have invited the 4th and 8th wards to join us in this wonderful opportunity.

Dates to Remember

April 6 - 20 - 27  Help with Cleaning the Ward Building

April 19-20th  Healing Hidden Sorrows the eye can't See (fireside - workshop)

April 27th  Women in White

May 23rd - Relief Society Weekday Meeting - A special Speaker 7:00 p.m.

June 11 - 14th  Stake Girls Camp

June 26-29th  Young Mens Encampment  

Happy Birthday!

Barbara Raymond - April 19th
Lorina White - April 19th
Kim Young - April 19th
Kally Cook - April 21st

Weekday Meeting

Weekday Meeting for April will be  "Women in White", on Saturday April 27th.  This will be a stake activity.  The chapel meeting at the temple will be at 6:15 a.m.  Baptisms will be 6:30 - 8:30 a.m.  The endowment session is at 7:00 a.m. and initiatories will be 7:30 - 8:30 a.m.  Laurels are invited to attend.

On May 23rd the Relief Society will be having a Special Speaker for their weekday meeting.  Jessica Cather, from Idaho Falls will be presenting "Language of Faith".  This will be a special night to learn how our words either increase our faith or our fear.  It will be at 7:00 p.m. in the chapel so please dress accordingly.  We have invited the 4th and 8th wards to join us in this wonderful opportunity.

Conference

One of my favorite quotes from conference:

"Marriage is a gift from God to us.
The quality of our marriage is a gift from us to God."

Favorite quote from Howard W. Hunter:

"...mend a quarrel.  Seek out a forgotten friend.  Dismiss suspicion and replace it with trust.  Write a letter.  Give a soft answer.  Encourage youth.  Manifest your loyalty in word and deed.  Keep a promise.  Forego a grudge.  Forgive an enemy.  Apologize.  Try to understand.  Examine your demands on others.  Think first of someone else.  Be kind.  Be gentle.  Laugh a little more.  Express your gratitude.  Welcome a stranger.  Gladden the heart of a child.  Take pleasure in the beauty and wonder of the earth.  Speak your love and then speak it again."

May Weekday Meeting

On May 23rd the Relief Society will be having a Special Speaker for their weekday meeting.  Jessica Cather, from Idaho Falls will be presenting "Language of Faith".  This will be a special night to learn how our words either increase our faith or our fear.  It will be at 7:00 p.m. in the chapel so please dress accordingly.  We have invited the 4th and 8th wards to join us in this wonderful opportunity.

Weekday Meeting

We would like to thank all those who helped with and came to our Relief Society Birthday Dinner.  It was very "purse-onal" and we had so much fun!  Oh, and if you happen to see Sister Nulph, you might want to give her a hand with her purse--it won the weight challenge!

Happy Birthday!

Tammy Baker - April 3rd
Nicole Porter - April 3rd
Janet Evans - April 4th
Irene Campbell - April 5th
April Hill - April 7th