Lupe's Notes - Sep 30, 2012

Good afternoon Sisters. What a wonderful Sacrament Meeting we had today.

THOUGHT: “As you love Him, trust Him, believe Him, and follow Him, you will feel His love and approval.”

Elder Neil L. Andersen

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

1. Please report you visiting teaching to your Supervisor.
2. Empty Nesters tomorrow night at the North's home at 7 pm. Ken N. will share with us his visit to China.
3. Mini class - “Things that matter most” by Sarah H. at her home (1157 N 1190 E) at 7 pm. On October 25^th.
4. “Circle in His Footsteps” - dinner and presentation by Amy N. on her trip to Israel in November. More info coming.
5. We have a cannery assignment for October 15^th. If interested contact Milt M.
6. Birthday Brunch on October 13^th at 11 am at Lupe's home (1245 N 1150 E) for all sisters who had a birthday in July, Aug and Sept. It will be a Mexican Brunch. If you were not able to attend the other brunches, you can attend this one.

BIRTHDAYS: October 3^rd – Sondra Holmstead; Oct. 3^rd – Karen Moon. Happy birthday to you. Have a great day.

Our lesson today was presented by Darla Cox from Conference address “What Thinks Christ of Me?” by Elder Neil L. Andersen.

I am so grateful to be here; it has been an awesome month. Two weeks ago we had our Regional Conference and last Sunday the dedication of the Brigham City Temple. Last night we enjoyed the General Relief Society Broadcast. It was fantastic. I want to share with you something interesting. Six month ago Neil Andersen have a talk “What Thinks Christ of Me?” and last night the new Relief Society General Presidency sisters took many of his words as they talked to us. He was there lst night and I'm sure he was pleased as how the sisters reinterated his remarks. We get to review it today. The Lord's timing is always perfect.

“Jesus asked the Pharisees, “What think ye of Christ?” In the final assessment, our personal discipleship will not be judged by friends or foes. Rather, as Paul said, “We shall all stand before the judgment seat of Christ.” At that day the important question for each of us will be, “What thinks Christ of me?”

President Monson has described our day as moving away “from that which is spiritual...[with] the winds of change [swirling] around us and the moral fiber of society [continuing] to disintegrate before our very eyes.” It is a time of growing disbelief in and disregard for Christ and His teachings.”

Loved how Brother Chou commented on preparing. We are living in different times.

Lat night Sister Linda Burton, the new General Relief Society president mentioned three things that refer to the Atonement.

• All will be made right through the Atonement.
• There is power in the Atonement to enable us to become disciples of Jesus Christ.
• The Sacrifice of his perfect son is evidence that his Father loves us.

Holly B read: “Being a disciple in these days of destiny will be a badge of honor throughout the eternities.” Like Sister Burton said last night. Have it written in our hearts; that will be our badge of honor.

Lupe's Notes - Sep 9, 2012

  Good afternoon sisters, didn't the young women do a great job with their musical number?

THOUGHT: The Lord has given us commandments so that we can resist evil and find happiness”

George Albert Smith

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

1. Reminder about Donna Larsen. Her family is very appreciative of your visits to Donna and ask that you would continue to do so this week. She is at the Orem Rehab Center 575 E 1400 S in Orem. Please call before you head out to make sure she will be in her room. 801-225-4741. While there you might want to also visit Amy Waldron's mother, even though she may not know who you are, she'll feel of your spirit. Her name is Lu Jones, room 113.
2. Thursday, Sept. 13^th at 7 pm in the RS Room: Preparedness Specialist, Jed Norwood will share his vast knowledge with the sisters and brethren. He will focus on 8 different categories: Water storage, forage, and conservation; Fuel storage, forage, and conservation; Sanitation; 30 day vs. 72 Hr. kits; Using resources properly; Using herbs in an emergency; Biological/nuclear contamination and Pioneering skills for today. Come with questions!
3. Stake Conference, Saturday night session at 6 pm on the 15^th. Note change of time.
4. Regional Conference, Sunday the 16^th at 10:00 am.
5. Brigham City Temple dedication September 23^rd. We are asked to attend the 9 am session if possible.
6. General RS Broadcast on Sat., September 29^th at 6 pm at the Stake Center with an Ice Cream social to follow the broadcast. Sisters, please let your RS President know whether you prefer the soup dinner before the broadcast or the ice cream social afterward.
7. We have a Mt. Timpanogos Utah Temple Cleaning Assignment on Monday, Oct., 1, from 8:00 am to Noon. We need one more sister. You can contact me lupellee@yahoo.com
8. Don't forget to visit our RS Blog. Http://manila12thwardrs.blogspot.com It has RS news and Activities, Preparedness info, recipes, Missionary addresses & links to their blogs, Lupe's notes from past lessons and more!
9. Empty Nesters – tomorrow night at Sorena and Chuck DeWitt's home, at 7 pm.

BIRTHDAYS: Sept. 11^th – Tiffany W.; Sept. 13^th – Kay J.; Sept., 22^nd – Rachelle F.; Sept., 23^rd – Lynette A. Happy birthday to you - Enjoy your day.

Our lesson today was presented by Pat Heaton, our new teacher. Lesson # 18 “Stay on the Lord's Side of the Line”, from the George Albert Smith Manual.

She wrote on the board:

Stay on the Lord's Side of the Line

Commandments = help us resist Evil – find happiness

It's good to be back with you sister, although I would much rather have Amy be here and I there. But this is the way of the church, callings and releases.

This lesson is such an important one; it's as important as a gospel doctrine lesson As I read the title ad the material, a poem came to my mind. I used to know by heart when I taught the young women, but I will read. I'm sure that many of you are familiar with it. It was written by Joseph Malins, entitled “A Fence or an Ambulance”. It fits perfectly with our Relief Society message. As I read it, see if you see a symbolism and analogy to the gospel. It does have lots of analogies to the gospel.

Tara Barrus Meal Plan

Sister Tara Barrus had here Baby Girl "Ivy" on Thursday, August 30, 2012. She weighed in at 7 pounds 5 ounces and was 19 inches long. Congrats Tara & Darcey.

If you would like to help out with the following meal assignments, please add you name and assignment below in the "Comment Box"
Thanks,

Lupe's Notes - Sep 2, 2012

  

Good afternoon sisters. What a wonderful day this is and wonderful meetings. Great spirit.

THOUGHT “Faith is a gift from the Lord through which the righteous are empowered to do remarkable things.”

George Albert Smith

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

1. Sister Donna Larsen fell down and fractured her pelvic bone, and her back last week. She is in a rehab home and will be there all this week and possibly next week also. Her family has ask that she get visitors. She is at the Orem Rehab Center 575 E 1400 S in Orem. If you are on State Street passed University Mall, you turn left where Dickey's Bar- B-Que is, down the road on your left. Please call because you go to make sure she is in her room. 801-225-4741.
2. REMINDER: Canning and Salsa class this coming Tuesday, the 4^th, 7 pm; taught by Amy R, at her home 1175 E 1180 N. Should make for a fun evening.
3. REMINDER: September 13^th at 7 pm at the Church. Preparedness class. A good down to earth simple to understand and make preparedness items. Husbands invited.
4. Brigham City Temple Dedication on Sunday 23^rd. Our ward is invited to come to the 9am dedication. Be seated by 8:30 am.
5. Saturday, the 15^th at 6 pm is our Stake Conference for Adults. Please take notice of the time change. 6 pm.
6. Sunday the 16^th is our Regional Conference at 10:00 am.
7. September 29^th is the General Relief Society Broadcast at the church at 6 pm. There will be an Ice Cream social afterward.

BIRTHDAYS: Sept 3^rd – Lanae S., Sept 5^th – Vera L., Sept. 6^th – Andrea C. Happy Birthday sisters.

A big thank you to Amy W., for all the wonderful lessons we enjoyed. We know she will be a big asset to Christy Smith as Compassionate Service Assistant. We welcome Pat Heaton as a RS teacher.

Our lesson today was presented by Martha, taken from lesson #17, “The Strengthening Power of Faith”

This week has been a wonderful week spiritually, but also a hard week. My brother who is in the hospital has had a set back. However, the Lord has helped bear me up. I found myself at the hospital with him and he looked bad, his face hollow and pasty. We were at that place this week where I had his face in my hand and asked him, are you with me. He could barely speak and said “ I am so sick”. It was a difficult moment, but these are the moments we're all having sometimes. When our love ones are struggling with health issues, or other issues, where we think there is no end in sight. My sister-in-law continues to be there since April, but she has her children and school started and she said, “I can't carry one, don't know where it'll go. I found myself thinking of a scripture that I learned on my Mission located in D&C 84:88: And whoso receiveth you, there I will be also, for I will go before your face. I will be on your right hand and on your left, and my Spirit shall be in your hearts, and mine angels round about you, to bear you up.”

I can't solve his problem, but I know how to cope, what to do when you can't help. That is the Atonement. The Atonement isn't just for repentance. The Atonement is also when the Savior is there to bear our burdens. I find myself in awe to know that not only the Savior but also ancestors and love ones who help us. My sister has a daughter who got married; it wasn't a wedding that we are used to, but more like a backward wedding. So we rallied as a family and all who could go went to support my sister and my niece. Hopefully we were a good example to her and her husband and baby. While there we went to the Washington, D C Temple. While there I had been pondering a lot about my faith; what makes me tick; my former trials. We all have our Gethsemane time, when we define ourselves and the role of the Savior in our life and why we need him.