I've recently had several requests to go back to a weekly newsletter, so I am going to give it a try :-)
An attempt at keeping everyone informed about what is going on. Most of this is taken directly from the announcements that were give in RS on Sunday, but there have been a few minor changes (see especially the announcement re: the Linger Longer).
And one other VT'ing note from me.
Sister Jean Eide printed out a record for me of this past year's visiting teaching results. Sister Eide does a very good job of keeping records! First, thank you to all you faithful visiting teachers that serve your sisters each month. Sister Julie Beck, General RS President was recently interviewed for the Church News re: visiting teaching. In the article, Sister Beck said, "the purpose of the inspired program is to minister, watch over and strengthen Latter-day Saint sisters. "Visiting teaching is one of the best ways we can fulfill our lifelong responsibilities to increase our faith and personal righteousness, strengthen families and homes and seek out and help those in need," "In reality," she said," visiting teaching is never finished. It is more a way of life than a task."
If you are having a problem with your visiting teaching, please let me know. Sister Beck mentioned that you don't get to choose your route and you don't get to choose your companion, but that it is okay, because you can pray to learn to love your companion and those you visit teach. But if you are having problems and cannot get your visiting teaching done, again, please let me know. Don't wait for your visiting teaching interview to report a problem or to discuss your concerns with me.
An attempt at keeping everyone informed about what is going on. Most of this is taken directly from the announcements that were give in RS on Sunday, but there have been a few minor changes (see especially the announcement re: the Linger Longer).
And one other VT'ing note from me.
Sister Jean Eide printed out a record for me of this past year's visiting teaching results. Sister Eide does a very good job of keeping records! First, thank you to all you faithful visiting teachers that serve your sisters each month. Sister Julie Beck, General RS President was recently interviewed for the Church News re: visiting teaching. In the article, Sister Beck said, "the purpose of the inspired program is to minister, watch over and strengthen Latter-day Saint sisters. "Visiting teaching is one of the best ways we can fulfill our lifelong responsibilities to increase our faith and personal righteousness, strengthen families and homes and seek out and help those in need," "In reality," she said," visiting teaching is never finished. It is more a way of life than a task."
If you are having a problem with your visiting teaching, please let me know. Sister Beck mentioned that you don't get to choose your route and you don't get to choose your companion, but that it is okay, because you can pray to learn to love your companion and those you visit teach. But if you are having problems and cannot get your visiting teaching done, again, please let me know. Don't wait for your visiting teaching interview to report a problem or to discuss your concerns with me.
*Tuesday, Jan. 19- RS Meeting-
With the new year we can all start fresh and strive to do better. Come join us as we learn from each other:
With the new year we can all start fresh and strive to do better. Come join us as we learn from each other:
Siciley Kirk will speak to us about setting goals. In order to get anywhere, you need to know where you want to go. You need a road map. Setting goals is your road map!
Morgan Hood will speak with us about the importance ofkeeping a journal. “Your journal is your autobiography, so it should be kept carefully.” President Spencer W. Kimball
Kristina Eide will speak with us about the benefits of daily prayer. Daily prayer is like sunshine to our souls.
Bring your favorite healthy snack to share!
Nursery provided.
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*We have charms for RS University now! A Liahona for an Associate Degree; an oil lamp for a Bachelor's Degree; praying hands for a Master's Degree; and a Temple for the Doctorate Degree. If you earn a Bachelor's Degree, you will receive both the oil lamp and the Liahona. And so on. Start/ keep working on those goals!
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* Our ward has a storehouse assignment on Feb. 2. Please contact Bro. Fisher if you can go.
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*There will be a ward Linger Longer on Feb. 7. Sister Durphey would like everyone that is coming to bring their favorite soup and then sign up to also bring a salad, rolls or a dessert. Remember food safety as you plan the dish you will bring! We have no stove or oven to keep hot things hot so please bring a crockpot for your soup during church and make sure that all cold dishes get put in the refrigerator.
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*Stake Conference is on January 30 & 31. It will be broadcast to the building on January 31.
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*Remember VT'ing interviews on Jan. 24 for anyone with a birthday in December or January.
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*The stake is ready to start up the marriage class again. It will be starting on Friday, February 19 and will end on March 26. The class will be held at the Hickory Flat building from 7 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. .
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*Don’t forget that the money for the EE order will be due this upcoming Sunday.
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