tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83096331848789483232024-03-05T21:34:07.973-07:00Welcome to Relief Society!Mountain View Ward,
Cottonwood, ArizonaMarilynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09625852043306501805noreply@blogger.comBlogger141125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8309633184878948323.post-47639890818612540752010-02-10T16:06:00.002-07:002010-02-10T16:11:13.901-07:00Visiting Teaching Message for February 2010Managing Resources Wisely and Staying Out of Debt<br /><br />Managing Resources<br /><br />“‘Provident living’ … implies the [conserving] of our resources, the wise planning of financial matters, full provision for personal health, and adequate preparation for education and career development, giving appropriate attention to home production and storage as well as the development of emotional resiliency. … If we live wisely and providently, we will be as safe as in the palm of His hand.”1 <br /><br />President Spencer W. Kimball (1895–1985). <br />“What skills do we need to help us become self-reliant? … In the early days of the Church, Brigham Young pled with the sisters to learn to prevent illness in families, establish home industries, and learn accounting and bookkeeping and other practical skills. Those principles still apply today. Education continues to be vitally important. …<br /><br />“I asked several bishops what self-reliance skills the sisters in their wards needed most, and they said budgeting. Women need to understand the implications of buying on credit and not living within a budget. The second skill bishops listed was cooking. Meals prepared and eaten at home generally cost less, are healthier, and contribute to stronger family relationships.”2 <br /><br />Julie B. Beck, Relief Society general president. <br /><br />Avoiding Debt<br />“May I suggest five key steps to financial freedom. …<br /><br />“First, pay your tithing. …<br /><br />“Second, spend less than you earn. …<br /><br />“Third, learn to save. …<br /><br />“Fourth, honor your financial obligations. …<br /><br />“Fifth, teach your children to follow your example.”3 <br /><br />Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin (1917–2008) of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. <br /><br />“When we go into debt, we give away some of our precious, priceless agency and place ourselves in self-imposed servitude. We obligate our time, energy, and means to repay what we have borrowed—resources that could have been used to help ourselves, our families, and others. …<br /><br />“To pay our debts now and to avoid future debt require us to exercise faith in the Savior—not just to do better but to be better. It takes great faith to utter those simple words, ‘We can’t afford it.’ It takes faith to trust that life will be better as we sacrifice our wants in order to meet our own and others’ needs.”4 <br /><br />Elder Robert D. Hales of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. <br /><br />Helps for Visiting Teachers<br />Counsel with your companion about how to sensitively adapt this message to each sister’s circumstances. What self-reliance skills can you share with her?<br /><br />Personal Preparation <br /><br />Malachi 3:10 <br /><br />Matthew 6:19–21 <br /><br />Luke 12:15 <br /><br />D&C 38:30; 88:119Marilynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09625852043306501805noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8309633184878948323.post-82898285565569862222010-02-10T16:04:00.000-07:002010-02-10T16:06:22.646-07:00Visiting Teaching CornerPlease make sure you attend our Visiting Teaching Seminar, February 11th.<br />Please report any needs your sisters may have that need more than your attention to <br />Sis Trezise our new Visiting Teaching Coordinator.Marilynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09625852043306501805noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8309633184878948323.post-79857764165509129522010-02-10T16:03:00.000-07:002010-02-10T16:04:47.254-07:00Lesson ScheduleFebruary<br />1st Sunday – 2/7/10<br />RS Presidency<br />Taught by: <br />Carol Langford<br /><br /><br />2nd Sunday – 2/14/10<br />Gayla Behrmann<br />Lesson 3 - Jesus Christ, Our Chosen Leader and Savior<br />pg 13<br /><br /><br />3rd Sunday – 2/21/10<br />Carma Morris<br />Lesson 4 – Freedom to Choose pg 17<br /><br />4th Sunday – 2/28/10<br />Stake Conference<br />10 amMarilynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09625852043306501805noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8309633184878948323.post-74782480860527843142010-02-10T16:02:00.001-07:002010-02-10T16:03:52.900-07:00BirthdaysHappy Birthday to YOU!<br />February:<br /> 4 Kera Nicole White<br /> 6 Sue Franks<br /> 7 Pam Loree High<br /> 12 Patricia Balt<br /> 17 Christina Walker<br /> 19 Natalie PriestMarilynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09625852043306501805noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8309633184878948323.post-53351677371977943092010-02-10T16:01:00.000-07:002010-02-10T16:02:44.544-07:00Dates to RememberFeb 11 Visiting Teaching Conf. <br />Feb 13 Stake Youth Dance – 7pm<br />Feb 15 Adult Singles Pot Luck – 6pm<br />Feb 19 Stake Winter Ball – 7pm<br />Feb 20 Stake Canning Day – 8am<br />Feb 25 Scout Leaders Round Table<br />Feb 27 Stake Conf Adult Session 7pm<br />Feb 28 Stake Conf Gen’l Session 10am<br />Mar 5 BYU Young Ambassadors @ Mingus High School<br />Mar 5 Stake Single Adult Activity<br />Mar 6 Stake Scout Leader Training in Flagstaff 8amMarilynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09625852043306501805noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8309633184878948323.post-20742406567668023222010-02-10T16:00:00.001-07:002010-02-10T16:00:58.712-07:00From My House To YoursThe rules:<br />These items are not for resale. <br />They need to be used by the person or the person’s family. <br />No Returns<br />No money is exchanged<br /><br />To list an item: <br />Email: Leslie@colvilleconsulting.com<br />Or call a member of the presidency.<br /><br />We’re developing this to be done through email. Please fill out the address slips that will be coming around and include your email address if you want to participate.Marilynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09625852043306501805noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8309633184878948323.post-24641433141935650782010-02-10T15:59:00.001-07:002010-02-10T16:00:18.232-07:00Humanitarian ProjectsCanned Goods Food Drive<br /><br />Between Jan 2010 – Mar 2010<br />Container outside Chapel for contributions.<br />Or contact Sis. Amanda PaulusMarilynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09625852043306501805noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8309633184878948323.post-190071496495888992010-02-10T15:57:00.000-07:002010-02-10T15:59:04.273-07:00Plan Your Food StorageFebruary 2010<br /> Contact Della Olson <br /><br /> Black Beans White Beans Sugar<br /> Potato Flakes Fruit DrinkMarilynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09625852043306501805noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8309633184878948323.post-75438205947560261042010-01-19T16:56:00.002-07:002010-01-19T17:00:15.622-07:00Visiting Teaching Message for January 2010<span style="font-size:180%;">Becoming Self Reliant</span><br /><br /><strong><em>What Is Self-Reliance?</em></strong><a name="5"></a><br />“‘Self-reliance means using all of our blessings from Heavenly Father to care for ourselves and our families and to find solutions for our own problems.’ Each of us has a responsibility to try to avoid problems before they happen and to learn to overcome challenges when they occur.<br /><br /><strong><em>“How do we become self-reliant?</em></strong> We become self-reliant through obtaining sufficient knowledge, education, and literacy; by managing money and resources wisely, being spiritually strong, preparing for emergencies and eventualities; and by having physical health and social and emotional well-being.”<a class="footnote" href="http://www.lds.org/ldsorg/v/index.jsp?locale=0&sourceId=08de47a27a2b5210VgnVCM100000176f620a____&vgnextoid=2354fccf2b7db010VgnVCM1000004d82620aRCRD#footnote1">1</a> Julie B. Beck, Relief Society general president.<br /><a name="8"></a><br /><strong><em>A Gospel Responsibility</em></strong><a name="9"></a><br />“As we live providently and increase our gifts and talents, we become more self-reliant. Self-reliance is taking responsibility for our own spiritual and temporal welfare and for those whom Heavenly Father has entrusted to our care. Only when we are self-reliant can we truly emulate the Savior in serving and blessing others.<a name="10"></a><br /><br />“It is important to understand that self-reliance is a means to an end. Our ultimate goal is to become like the Savior, and that goal is enhanced by our unselfish service to others. Our ability to serve is increased or diminished by the level of our self-reliance.”<a class="footnote" href="http://www.lds.org/ldsorg/v/index.jsp?locale=0&sourceId=08de47a27a2b5210VgnVCM100000176f620a____&vgnextoid=2354fccf2b7db010VgnVCM1000004d82620aRCRD#footnote2">2</a><br /><a name="11"></a><br />Elder Robert D. Hales of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. <a name="12"></a><br />“Self-reliance is a product of our work and undergirds all other welfare practices. It is an essential element in our spiritual as well as our temporal well-being. Regarding this principle, President Marion G. Romney [1897–1988] has said: ‘Let us work for what we need. Let us be self-reliant and independent. Salvation can be obtained on no other principle. Salvation is an individual matter, and we must work out our own salvation in temporal as well as in spiritual things.’ …<br /><a name="13"></a><br />“President Spencer W. Kimball [1895–1985] further taught concerning self-reliance: ‘The responsibility for each person’s social, emotional, spiritual, physical, or economic well-being rests first upon himself, second upon his family, and third upon the Church if he is a faithful member thereof.’”<a class="footnote" href="http://www.lds.org/ldsorg/v/index.jsp?locale=0&sourceId=08de47a27a2b5210VgnVCM100000176f620a____&vgnextoid=2354fccf2b7db010VgnVCM1000004d82620aRCRD#footnote3">3</a> <a name="14"></a><br />President Thomas S. Monson.<br /><a name="19"></a><br /><strong><em>Helps for Visiting Teaching</em></strong><a name="20"></a><br />As a visiting teacher, you can seek personal inspiration to know how to best respond to the needs of those you are assigned to watch over. Then focus your efforts on strengthening each sister’s faith and family.<br />Personal Preparation<br /><a name="18"></a><br /><a class="scriptureRef" onclick="newWindow('http://scriptures.lds.org/gen/3//19#19')" href="http://scriptures.lds.org/gen/3/19#19" target="contentWindow">Genesis 3:19</a><br /><a name="19"></a><br /><a class="scriptureRef" onclick="newWindow('http://scriptures.lds.org/matt/6//33#33')" href="http://scriptures.lds.org/matt/6/33#33" target="contentWindow">Matthew 6:33</a><br /><a name="20"></a><br /><a class="scriptureRef" onclick="newWindow('http://scriptures.lds.org/dc/82//18-19#18')" href="http://scriptures.lds.org/dc/82/18-19#18" target="contentWindow">D&C 82:18–19</a>; <a class="scriptureRef" onclick="newWindow('http://scriptures.lds.org/dc/109//8#8')" href="http://scriptures.lds.org/dc/109/8#8" target="contentWindow">109:8</a><br /><a name="25"></a><br />see <a href="http://www.providentliving.org/">www.providentliving.org</a>, <a href="http://www.lds.org/ldsorg/v/index.jsp?hideNav=true&locale=0&sourceId=0ec03ba9c4fa1110VgnVCM100000176f620a____&vgnextoid=198bf4b13819d110VgnVCM1000003a94610aRCRD#1">All Is Safely Gathered In: Family Finances</a> (item no. 04007), and <a href="http://www.lds.org/ldsorg/v/index.jsp?hideNav=true&locale=0&sourceId=fe813ba9c4fa1110VgnVCM100000176f620a____&vgnextoid=198bf4b13819d110VgnVCM1000003a94610aRCRD#1">All Is Safely Gathered In: Family Home Storage</a> (item no. 04008).Marilynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09625852043306501805noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8309633184878948323.post-54116260311416003772010-01-19T16:35:00.001-07:002010-01-19T16:38:36.224-07:00Visiting Teaching Message for December<strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Nurture Through Compassionate Service</span></strong><br /><br /><strong><em>How Can I Develop and Increase in Compassion?<br /></em></strong><a name="5"></a><a href="http://scriptures.lds.org/moro/7/48#48" target="contentWindow">Moroni 7:48</a>: “Pray unto the Father with all the energy of heart, that ye may be filled with this love, which he hath bestowed upon all who are true followers of his Son, Jesus Christ.”<br /><a name="6"></a>President Dieter F. Uchtdorf, Second Counselor in the First Presidency: “Disciples of Christ throughout all ages of the world have been distinguished by their compassion. … In the end, the number of prayers we say may contribute to our happiness, but the number of prayers we answer may be of even greater importance. Let us open our eyes and see the heavy hearts, notice the loneliness and despair; let us feel the silent prayers of others around us, and let us be an instrument in the hands of the Lord to answer those prayers” (“Happiness, Your Heritage,” Liahona and Ensign, Nov. 2008, 119, 120).<br /><br /><a name="7"></a>Barbara Thompson, second counselor in the Relief Society general presidency: “We need to rescue ‘all that is finest down deep inside of [us]’ so that as daughters of God we can do our part to build the kingdom of God. We will have help to do this. As Joseph declared, ‘If you live up to your privileges, the angels cannot be restrained from being your associates.’<br /><a name="8"></a>“Let us bear one another’s burdens, mourn with those who mourn, comfort those who stand in need of comfort, and thus keep the covenants we have made [see <a href="http://scriptures.lds.org/mosiah/18/8-10#8" target="contentWindow">Mosiah 18:8–10</a>]” (“Now Let Us Rejoice,” Liahona and Ensign, Nov. 2008, 116).<br /><br /><a name="9"></a><strong><em>How Can I Nurture through Compassionate Service?</em></strong><br /><a name="10"></a><a href="http://scriptures.lds.org/dc/81/5#5" target="contentWindow">D&C 81:5</a>: “Succor the weak, lift up the hands which hang down, and strengthen the feeble knees.”<br /><br /><a name="11"></a>Elder Russell M. Nelson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles: “The Good Shepherd said, ‘Feed my lambs.’ (<a href="http://scriptures.lds.org/john/21/15#15" target="contentWindow">John 21:15</a>.) So a woman feeds her loved ones, providing succor and sustenance just as the Savior would do. Her divine gift is to nurture, to help the young, to care for the poor, to lift the brokenhearted.<br /><br /><a name="12"></a>“The Lord said, ‘My work and my glory [is] to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man.’ (<a href="http://scriptures.lds.org/moses/1/39#39" target="contentWindow">Moses 1:39</a>.) So His devoted daughter-disciple may truly say, ‘My work and my glory is to help my loved ones reach that heavenly goal.’<br /><br /><a name="13"></a>“To help another human being reach one’s celestial potential is part of the divine mission of woman. As mother, teacher, or nurturing saint, she molds living clay to the shape of her hopes. In partnership with God, her divine mission is to help spirits live and souls be lifted. This is the measure of her creation. It is ennobling, edifying, and exalting” (“Woman—Of Infinite Worth,” Ensign, Nov. 1989, 22).<br /><br /><a name="14"></a>Silvia H. Allred, first counselor in the Relief Society general presidency: “The Lord has blessed women with divine attributes of love, compassion, kindness, and charity. Through our monthly visits as visiting teachers, we have the power to bless each sister as we extend our arms of love and kindness and give the gifts of compassion and charity. … It is my prayer that we will pledge an increased commitment to extend our arms of love and compassion to bless, help, and strengthen each other as we go about doing our visiting teaching with a willing and joyful heart” (“Feed My Sheep,” Liahona and Ensign, Nov. 2007, 113, 115).Marilynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09625852043306501805noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8309633184878948323.post-69217281202425866192010-01-19T16:34:00.002-07:002010-01-19T16:35:27.415-07:00Visiting Teaching CornerThere have been some visiting teaching changes which will be distributed to those involved.<br />Please report any needs your sisters may have that need more than your attention to Sister Roske.Marilynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09625852043306501805noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8309633184878948323.post-74546866019661032162010-01-19T16:34:00.001-07:002010-01-19T16:34:44.572-07:00Lesson ScheduleDecember<br />1st Sunday – 12/6/09<br />Lesson by Jan Keim<br /><br />2nd Sunday – 12/13/09<br />Gayla Behrmann<br />Lesson 46 - The Martyrdom - pg. 529<br />3rd Sunday - 12/20/09<br />Betty Amend<br />Lesson 47 – Praise to the Man – pg. 5541<br /><br />4th Sunday – 12/27/09<br />Janet Clark<br />Elder Holland – Safety for the SoulMarilynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09625852043306501805noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8309633184878948323.post-51714887175554108352010-01-19T16:32:00.000-07:002010-01-19T16:33:54.570-07:00BirthdaysDecember:<br /> 2 Lori Marie<br /> 5 Reanna Buss<br /> 10 Deborah Clonts<br /> 10 Jan Keim<br /> 10 Anita Scarim<br /> 15 Louise Robinson<br /> 16 Pauline Farrington<br /> 16 Sara Kelling<br /> 18 Marsha Rosenbarger<br /> 22 Lana Stine<br /> 24 Marian Edings<br /> 26 Mia Hernandez<br /> 27 Erin Koenig<br /> 29 Irma Aeschliman<br /> 29 Janet Clark<br /> 30 Teresa Back<br /> 31 Leslie StuartMarilynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09625852043306501805noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8309633184878948323.post-78324171511025962312010-01-19T16:31:00.000-07:002010-01-19T16:32:46.415-07:00Dates to RememberDec. 6 Youth break fast with<br /> Bishop – 4pm <br />Dec. 6 1st Presidency Christmas<br /> Devotional – 6pm<br />Dec. 10 Ward Christmas Party – 6pm<br />Dec. 12 Singles Trip –<br /> Christmas Lights – 1pmMarilynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09625852043306501805noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8309633184878948323.post-84203253010217341532010-01-19T16:30:00.000-07:002010-01-19T16:31:50.785-07:00From My House To YoursThe rules:<br />These items are not for resale.<br />They need to be used by the person or the person’s family.<br />No Returns<br />No money is exchanged<br /><br />To list an item:<br />Email: Leslie@colvilleconsulting.com<br />Or call a member of the presidency.<br />Items:<br />Carrie Reay is looking to borrow a flute for her daughter to try and see if she likes playing it. If you have one to loan, please contact her.Marilynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09625852043306501805noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8309633184878948323.post-50556669438409881722010-01-19T16:29:00.001-07:002010-01-19T16:30:52.555-07:00Humanitarian ProjectsThe stake has asked if each family can make a quilt to give. Please contact Sis. Amanda Paulus with any questions, or if you would like to coordinate efforts to make them….Marilynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09625852043306501805noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8309633184878948323.post-34607044007641447272010-01-19T16:28:00.000-07:002010-01-19T16:29:37.561-07:00Plan Your Food StorageORDERS DUE Dec. 27th<br /><br />Milk<br />Regular Oats<br />Macaroni<br />Carrots<br />Apples<br />Pinto BeansMarilynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09625852043306501805noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8309633184878948323.post-41367908693300900972010-01-19T16:20:00.000-07:002010-01-19T16:24:50.250-07:00Visiting Teaching Message for NovemberChoose a talk from the October General Conference that will be helpful to the ladies you visit teach and give it as your November message.Marilynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09625852043306501805noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8309633184878948323.post-64428561884968479172010-01-19T16:19:00.002-07:002010-01-19T16:20:35.926-07:00Visiting Teaching CornerThere have been some visiting teaching changes which will be distributed to those involved.<br />Please report any needs your sisters may have that need more than your attention to Sister Roske.Marilynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09625852043306501805noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8309633184878948323.post-26750697123227846902010-01-19T16:19:00.001-07:002010-01-19T16:19:52.149-07:00Lesson ScheduleNovember<br />1st Sunday – 11/1/09<br />Lesson by Carol Langford<br /><br />2nd Sunday – 11/8/09<br />Jan Keim<br />Lesson 44 - The Restoration of All Things – pg. 507<br />3rd Sunday - 11/15/09<br />Carma Morris<br />Lesson 45 – Joseph Smith’s Feelings about His Prophetic Mission – pg. 517<br /><br />4th Sunday – 11/22/09<br />Janet Clark - TBAMarilynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09625852043306501805noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8309633184878948323.post-71432407435839405612010-01-19T16:17:00.002-07:002010-01-19T16:19:10.213-07:00BirthdaysNovember:<br /> 1 Frances Clark<br /> 3 Sara Sanchez<br /> 4 Desiree McDowell<br /> 5 Jane Beal<br /> 5 Sallie Bishop <br /> 13 Monik Conway<br /> 13 Jolene Major<br /> 18 Myrna Hawley<br /> 18 Darlene Parson<br /> 24 Janice Lay<br /> 28 Ann Willoughby<br /> 29 Patricia AllredMarilynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09625852043306501805noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8309633184878948323.post-81562652298398463762010-01-19T16:17:00.001-07:002010-01-19T16:17:56.166-07:00Dates to RememberNov. 14 Stake Temple Day<br />Nov. 15 Youth Fireside – Multi-Stake<br />Nov. 19 Scout Leaders Training – 7pm<br /><br />Dec.2 R. S. Temple Day<br />Dec. 2 & 3 – Help clean Catholic Church<br />Dec. 10 Ward Christmas Party<br />Dec. 16 Lunch Bunch - Denny;sMarilynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09625852043306501805noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8309633184878948323.post-82753744851145210802010-01-19T16:16:00.001-07:002010-01-19T16:48:48.098-07:00From My House To YoursThe rules:<br />These items are not for resale.<br />They need to be used by the person or the person’s family.<br />No Returns<br />No money is exchanged<br /><br />To list an item:<br />Email: Leslie@colvilleconsulting.com<br />Or call a member of the presidency.<br />Items:<br />Carrie Reay is looking to borrow a flute for her daughter to try and see if she likes playing it. If you have one to loan, please contact her.Marilynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09625852043306501805noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8309633184878948323.post-54335851693958938512010-01-19T16:15:00.001-07:002010-01-19T16:39:47.261-07:00Humanitarian ProjectsThe stake has asked if each family can make a quilt to give. Please contact Sis. Amanda Paulus with any questions, or if you would like to coordinate efforts to make them….Marilynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09625852043306501805noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8309633184878948323.post-34603637439997302112010-01-19T16:08:00.000-07:002010-01-19T16:15:32.437-07:00Plan Your Food StorageDECEMBER:<br />ORDERS DUE Nov. 22nd<br /><br />WHITE BEANS<br />REFRIED BEANS<br />COCOA<br />FLOUR<br />ONIONS<br />WHITE WHEATMarilynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09625852043306501805noreply@blogger.com0