Lupe's Notes - Nov 25, 2012

Good afternoon sisters, glad to be back. What a wonderful Sacrament Meeting we were blessed to attend.

THOUGHT: “The path toward fulfilling our divine destiny as sons and daughters of God is an eternal one My dear brothers and sisters, dear friends, we must begin to walk that eternal path today; we cannot take for granted one single day. I pray that we will not wait until we are ready to die before we truly learn to live...”

President Dieter F. Uchtdorf

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

1. Sister Ramona B. is still in rehab after surgery on both knees. She would welcome notes, cards, etc. Just give them to Brother B. and he will take them to her. He goes every day to see her.
2. Sally Saunders also had knee surgery and is home and she would welcome some cheerful visits.
3. FINALLY HERE: Our Relief Society Circled in His Footsteps Dinner and Special Photo Presentation of the Holy Land, by Amy N. Thursday, Nov. 29^th at 6:30 at the A-Frame Church across the Stake Center. Enjoy a special Christmas Dinner and visiting one with another.
4. If you need a baby sitter for Thursday's RS Activity, please contact Tara B, lizebethblack@gmail.com or 801 380-1993. Young women will volunteer to watch your children at home.
5. December 8^th will be our final Birthday Brunch for those whose birthdays were in Oct., Nov., and Dec. If you had a birthday any other month but were not able to attend, you are welcomed to attend this one. It will be at Martha's home at 11 am.
6. Ashley P. needs some pancake griddles, some skillets and one more water cooler for the Ward Christmas Breakfast. Please contact her if you have some.
7. Jami will be doing the photography with Santa at the Christmas Breakfast and is in need of White Christmas Trees, and /or green trees with white tips. They can be from 3 to 5 feet tall.
8. December, don't forget our Ward Christmas Breakfast and Service Activity on Saturday, Dec. 15^th from 9:30-11 am at the Stake Center.

BIRTHDAYS: Nov., 26^th – Melissa B.; Nov. 26^th – Jennifer C., Nov. 27^th – Melissa S., Nov. 28^th – Becky D., Nov. 29^th – Luone I., Nov. 30^th – Jami E., Nov. 30^th – Amy N., Dec. 1^st – Christine A. Happy Birthday sister, hope you have a great day.

Our lesson today was presented by Becca M., who was substituting for Darla. It was General Conference address by President Uchtdorf: “Of Regrets and Resolutions”.

Sisters, I am so excited to be here. My favorite part of teaching is the studying and learning that comes with it. I find that I learn so much. Regrets and Resolutions. We all have regrets. We live in a society where we are all so busy. There are so many things that keep us busy. We may have a list that is a mile long. Let's list on the board some thing that we do everyday, but that keep us from doing things that we would like to accomplish.

Feeding people

Laundry

Cooking

Grocery shopping

Cleaning

Dishes

Driving (car pooling)

work

Kids

Family events

Sports

Homework

Schedules

Facebook and Pininterest

Unfinished projects

We have to find a balance. I have a to do list, but kids, family, everyday routines can get in the way of other things. I felt overwhelmed as I struggled to make it all work for me. I try the hardest to balance everything, but in the end walk away with regret. Then I feel guilt, remorse.

President Uchtdorf talked about “ a nurse who cares for the terminally ill says that she has often asked a simple question of her patients as they prepared to depart this life.

“Do you have any regrets?” she would ask.

Being so close to that final day of mortality often gives clarity to thought and provides insight and perspective. So when these people were asked about their regrets, they opened their hearts. They reflected about what they would change if only they could turn back the clock.”

Then he addressed three regrets and resolutions.

He said: “As I considered what they had said, it struck me how the foundational principles of the gospel of Jesus Christ can affect our life's direction for good, if only we will apply them.”

Martha's Notes for Lupe Nov 19, 2012

Dear Relief Society Sisters,

Lupe is out of town this week; how could we even begin to replicate "LUPE's infamous NOTES"?

We wish you all could have been with us for Pat H. inspiring lesson, "Bringing up Children in Light and Truth" - #22.  We were all blessed and strengthened as Pat so eloquently shared President George Albert Smith's teachings and her own knowledge, insights, and testimony.  We were uplifted and enlightened by wonderful comments.  Oh, if only Lupe were there - you would have felt like you were in the very room.  How we love Lupe! :)  You'll have to read the lesson; it is a great one.  Thank you Pat for blessing us!  I loved this quote she shared from President Smith: "Call your families about you, and if you have failed in the past to give them an understanding of the purposes of life and a knowledge of the Gospel of our Lord, do it now, for I say to you as a servant of the Lord, they need it now and they will need it from now on."

Please know we love you and hope you enjoy a fabulous Thanksgiving with your loved ones!  We feel circled in your love and strength!

Happy Birthday to many of our sisters...Nov 26 - Melissa Brady & Jennifer Cirone, Nov 27 - Melissa Shelton, Nov 28 - Becky Daley, Nov 29 - Luone Ingram, Nov 30 - Jami Edman and Amy Nelson!

Please come to our FINAL RS BIRTHDAY BRUNCH - Sat, Dec 8th at my house at 11 am.  (Martha Montagnoli, 1198 N 1190 E)  

If you have/had a birthday in OCT, NOV, or DEC - or if you had a birthday in another month and have not yet gone to a RS Birthday Brunch - THIS PARTY IS FOR YOU! 

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

* Circled in His Footsteps - Thurs Nov 29 at 6:30 pm at the A-Frame church across from our bldg.  Come enjoy a lovely dinner and photo presentation of the Holy Land, by Amy Nelson.

If you need a babysitter for this event, a young woman will come to your home to offer this great service!  Email Tara Barrus if you would like a babysitter.  She'll arrange it.  lizabethblack@gmail.com

* Ward Christmas Party!  Sat Dec 15th at 9:30 am.  CHRISTMAS ELVES RESCUE MISSION!  Come enjoy a delicious breakfast and an opportunity to give back and spread Christmas cheer!  Wear your PJ's or comfy clothes, kids will visit with Santa, and we'll have fun as Santa's elves - participating in some great service projects!  There are sign ups for fruit, muffins, and donuts.  Also if you have a skillet the committee can borrow, please let Jen Rutter or Ashley Pead know.  Thank you!

* Tithing Settlement begins next week.  Please remember to sign up.

Lupe's Notes - Nov 4, 2012

Good morning sisters. Sorry this is late, but I had company from out of town and wanted to spend my time with them. What a wonderful spirit from Testimony meeting and our Relief Society.

THOUGHT: “There are many sisters who are living in rags—spiritual rags. They are entitled to gorgeous robes, spiritual robes....It is your privilege to go into homes and exchange robes for rags...

“...You are going to save souls, and who can tell but that many of the fine active people in the Church today are active because you were in their homes and gave them a new outlook, a new vision. You pulled back the curtain. You extended their horizons...

“You see, you are not only saving these sisters, but perhaps also their husbands and their homes.”

President Spencer W. Kimball

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

1. Cannery Assignment: Contact Brother Moon
2. Donna Larsen: If you would like to be on the list to sit with Donna between the time that her assistant leaves and the family gets there, contact Christy Smith or Amy Waldron. She also would appreciate visits.
3. Exercise Classes: Sisters, did you know that every Monday, Wed., and Friday, there is an exercise class for you? You can even bring your children. It is at 9:15 am at the Stake Center. On Mon., Turbo Kick, Wed;, Yoga and Fri., Boot Camp.
4. Sister Ramona Backman will be having knee surgery this week. Please keep her in your prayers.
5. Stake Employment Net Working Meeting, Nov. 7^th at 8:00 pm at the Stake Center
6. Circled I His Footsteps – Thurs., Nov. 29^th, 6:30 pm at the A-Frame church across the street. Mark your calendars for an amazing dinner & photo presentation of the Holy Land by Amy Nelson.

BIRTHDAYS: Nov., 4^th – Jenny Holman and Janet Mora; Nov., Robby Bottom and Nov., 10^th McKenna McCracken Happy Birthday Sisters.

Our lesson today was presented by Megan Duckworth, our RS President. “We Can Achieve the Miraculous...”

(on the board) We Can Achieve the Miraculous

1. What is the real need?
2. What will bring the most relief?

a. advanced planning

b. Communication

c. “natural' service

WORK SMARTER, NOT HARDER!