Stonewood 5^th Ward Relief Society

August 14^th, 2011

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“Yea, come unto Christ and be perfected in Him…”
-Moroni 10:32

“Learn of me, and listen to my words: walk in the meekness of my Spirit, and you shall have peace in me.”
-Doctrine and Covenants 19:23
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Lesson Schedule

August 14^th –Lesson 38, “Eternal Marriage”, taught by Karen Hoag

August 21^st – Lesson 39,”The Law Of Chastity”, taught by Joanne Arroyo

August 24^th – Teachings of Our Times, “Testimony” by Cecil O. Samuelson, taught by Helen Dixon

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Announcements

Relief Society Temple Trip: Aug. 20th Meet at the church @ 6:00 am. Please be on timeJ

Lunch Bunch: Potluck picnic lunch August 16^th, 12 pm at the Orchard Creek Pavilion. Everyone is invited especially those who have birthdays in the month of August. The weather should be great for socializing. Children and babies should enjoy (with sandwiches). Look for a sign-up sheet for potluck item or just bring something to share or call Bonnie Williams 801-221-7720.

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August Emergency Preparedness

Sales items at Emergency Essentials Store

· 9 MRE’s 32.99$ (reg. 48.90)

· Auto Emergency Kits 18.99$ (reg. 23.85)

· Auto Tool Kit 15.99$ (reg. 22.2.)

· Extra Large Backpack 11.99$ (reg. 19.95)

· 397 Piece First Aid Kit 32.99$ (reg. 50.00)

· Burn Relief Pain Gel 3.99$

· Goal Zero Nomad Guide Combo 119.99$ (reg. 171.96)

· High Uinta Gear Endurance Headlamp 3.99$ (reg. 12.99)

· Reinforced Blue Poly Tarps 2.99, 4.49, or 19.99$

· Slumberjack Trial Tent 59.99$

· High Uinta Gear 13-function Knife 2.49$ (reg. 6.95)

· Ready Bath (cleansing wipes) 1.49$

· SmileSaver Toothbrush .39

· Bung & Gas Wrench 5.99$ (reg. 9.95)

· Drinking Water Safe Hose 12.99 or 20.99$

· Life Guard Bacteria Filter 22.99$

· HydroPack Bucket 189.99$ (reg. 359.10)

August Visiting Teaching Message

A Society of Holy Women

Eliza R. Snow, second Relief Society general president, taught: “Paul the Apostle anciently spoke of holy women. It is the duty of each one of us to be a holy woman. We shall have elevated aims, if we are holy women. We shall feel that we are called to perform important duties. No one is exempt from them. There is no sister so isolated, and her sphere so narrow but what she can do a great deal towards establishing the Kingdom of God upon the earth.”1

Sisters, we are not isolated nor is our sphere narrow. By accepting the gift of activity in Relief Society, we become part of what the Prophet Joseph described as a society “separate from all the evils of the world—choice, virtuous, and holy.”2

This society helps us strengthen our faith and grow spiritually by giving us leadership, service, and teaching opportunities. In our service a new dimension is added to our lives. We progress spiritually, and our sense of belonging, identity, and self-worth increases. We realize that the whole intent of the gospel plan is to provide an opportunity for us to reach our fullest potential.

Relief Society helps prepare us to receive the blessings of the temple, to honor the covenants we make, and to be engaged in the cause of Zion. Relief Society helps us increase our faith and personal righteousness, strengthen families, and seek out and help those in need.

The work of Relief Society is holy, and doing holy work creates holiness in us.

Silvia H. Allred, first counselor in the Relief Society general presidency.

Stonewood 5^th Ward Relief Society

July 24^th, 2011

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“Yea, come unto Christ and be perfected in Him…”
-Moroni 10:32

“Learn of me, and listen to my words: walk in the meekness of my Spirit, and you shall have peace in me.”
-Doctrine and Covenants 19:23
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Lesson Schedule

July 24^th: Teachings Of Our Times, “The Spirit Of Revelation” by Elder Bednar, taught by Yvonne Glenn

July 31^st: Relief Society/Priesthood combined

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Announcements

Night Relief Society Activity: Come join us for some summertime fun!

Where: 2^ND West Chapel Pavilion.

When : July 27^th at 7:00 pm ( for those of you who are canning we will start at 6:30)

What : A delicious BBQ and 2 classes: Gardening and Skin Care.

Book Club for August: Wednesday August 3^rd,7 pm at Suzi Templeman's home; 63 E. 530 S (In Rosecrest). Reviewer is Emily Perl.

Book is "The Bronze Bow" by Elizabeth George Speare

This is a Junior Fiction book with 254 pages so there is still time to read it.

Single Adult Fireside: July 31^st at 7: 30 at the Stake Center, Bishop Handy will be speaking.

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July Visiting Teaching Message:

Come to the Temple and Claim Your Blessings

Sisters, we are most blessed. The Savior stands at the head of this Church. We are led by living prophets. We have the holy scriptures. And we have many holy temples throughout the world where we can obtain the ordinances necessary to help us return to our Heavenly Father.

We go first to the temple for ourselves. “The primary purpose of the temple,” explained Elder Robert D. Hales of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, “is to provide the ordinances necessary for our exaltation in the celestial kingdom. Temple ordinances guide us to our Savior and give us the blessings that come to us through the Atonement of Jesus Christ. Temples are the greatest university of learning known to man, giving us knowledge and wisdom about the Creation of the world. Endowment instructions give guidance as to how we should conduct our lives here in mortality. … The ordinance consists of a series of instructions on how we should live and covenants we make to live righteously by following our Savior.” 1

But our temple service does not end there. President Boyd K. Packer, President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, taught: “Acting as proxy for someone who has gone beyond the veil, you will have reviewed before you the covenants that you have made. You will have reinforced in your mind the great spiritual blessings that are associated with the house of the Lord. … In the covenants and ordinances center the blessings that you may claim in the holy temple.” 2

Come to the temple and then come again. Making and keeping temple covenants will keep us on course to the greatest of all blessings—eternal life.

Barbara Thompson, second counselor in the Relief Society general presidency.

Stonewood 5^th Ward Relief Society

July 10^th, 2011

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“Yea, come unto Christ and be perfected in Him…”
-Moroni 10:32

“Learn of me, and listen to my words: walk in the meekness of my Spirit, and you shall have peace in me.”
-Doctrine and Covenants 19:23
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Lesson Schedule

July 10^th: Lesson 36, “The Family Can Be Eternal”, taught by Sue Leber

July 17: Lesson 37, “Family Responsibilities”, taught by Lori Perez

July 24^th: Teachings Of Our Times, “The Spirit Of Revelation” by Elder Bednar, taught by Yvonne Glenn

July 31^st: Relief Society/Priesthood combined

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Announcements

Night Relief Society Activity: Come join us for some summertime fun on July 27^th at 7:00 pm for a delicious BBQ, fun classes, and canning!

Summer has finally come to our neighborhood. The LUNCH BUNCH will meet at the Orchard Creek pavilion for a planned pot luck lunch. It will be July 19th at 12 NOON. Schedule your life, make a plan sign up at Relief Society, for all sisters. Come and enjoy our beautiful out of doors luncheon.Call Bonnie Williams, 801-221-7720 for a ride, or just come.

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Stonewood 5^th Ward Relief Society

June 5th, 2011

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“Yea, come unto Christ and be perfected in Him…”
-Moroni 10:32

“Learn of me, and listen to my words: walk in the meekness of my Spirit, and you shall have peace in me.”
-Doctrine and Covenants 19:23
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Lesson Schedule
June 5^th: Presidency Message taught by Louise Lyman

June 12^th: Lesson 34 “Developing Our Talents”, taught by Karen Hoag

June 19^th: Lesson 35 “Obedience”, taught by Joanne Arroyo

June 26: Teachings Of Our Times- “As many as I love I rebuke and chasten” D. Todd Christofferson.

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Announcements

Relief Society Night Activity: During the month of June our focus of Emergency preparedness will be first aid. Please join us on June 8^th at 6:30 pm in the Cultural Hall to make first aid kits for storing in your vehicles. Bring your 72 hour kits and receive help in improving and adding to them (prize for the best kit!). We will also be sampling tasty meals using food storage, come and enjoy!

Lunch Bunch: The Lunch Bunch will meet on June 14th at 11:30am at Tahitian NONI. We will be able to visit the Morinda Gardens before lunch as well as after. The roses should be blooming and this should be a beautiful experience. Lunch is served by Mollie. The address is333 West River Park Drive, Provo. Drive East on Center Street down the hill to 1st Red light and turn left to large grey bldg with flags in front. Call Bonnie Williams for a ride 942-1832.

Yoga: Will be at the stake center the 1^st and 3^rd Thursdays of every month.

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Emergency Essentials items on sale this month:

*EMT Shears 1.99

*Emergency Whistle .59

*Lightsticks .99 (reg. 1.25)

*Tube Tent 3.49 (reg. 6.95)

*Brunton Portable Stove 65.99 (reg.122.45)

*Sting Relief Wipes 1.29

(You can also check Ridleys and Maceys grocery stores for on sale food storage items)

Fuel Efficient Stoves-

· Wood-Gas stove $ 65.00

· Homemade Rocket Stove $40.00

If you would like more info please contact Grant at 801-999-0709

This deal is only available until June 15^th.

Stonewood 5^th Ward Relief Society

May 15th, 2011

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“Yea, come unto Christ and be perfected in Him…”
-Moroni 10:32

“Learn of me, and listen to my words: walk in the meekness of my Spirit, and you shall have peace in me.”
-Doctrine and Covenants 19:23
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Lesson Schedule
May 15^th TOT by Holly McMahon
May 22^nd Stake Conference
May 29^th Relief Society/Priesthood Combined

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Announcements

Book Club: June 1st at Susan Shaw's home at 7 PM. Her address is 92 E 600 S. Her phone number is 801-318-9194. Please RSVP to her up to the day before book club to let her know that you will be there so that she can plan. Our reviewer will be Kathy Lundquist and our book is "The Simeon Solution" by Anne Osborn Poelman. This book can be purchased in softcover for $1.99 at Seagull Book.

Yoga: Will be at the stake center the 1^st and 3^rd Thursdays of every month.

Free Weekly Gardening Class: Come to Parley's Hardware Thursday night at 7:00, or bring a brown bag lunch and join us Friday at noon and learn about INDOOR GARDENING. No dirt. No bugs. No pesticides. No work. No weeds. No mess. No being tied to your yard. Parley’s Hardware is located at 260 S 1200 W Orem.

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May Emergency Preparedness: Emergency Essentials items on sale this month;

*Wavelength Emergency Radio, Charger & Flashlight 16.95 (reg 34.99)

*100-Hour Plus Emergency Candle 3.49 (reg 4.50)

*High Uinta Gear Endurance Headlamp 5.95 (reg12.99)

*Lightsticks 1.25 (reg1.95)

*Emergency Whistle .75

*5-in-1 Survival Whistle 1.50 (reg 2.95)

*Tube Tent 3.95 (reg 6.95)

*Emergency Poncho .75 (reg .99)

*Emergency Blanket 1.25 (reg 1.95)

*Strikemaster H-25 Firestarter 11.95 (reg13.95)

*Folding Stove with Fuel Tablets 5.59

*Tote-able Toilet with 2 Enzyme Packets 12.95 (reg 19.99)

*EPI-CLENZ Plus Instant Hand Antiseptic 16 oz 5.99

*Deluxe Sanitation and Water Kit 6.95 (reg 9.60)

*Water Bottle 3.95 (reg 6.95)

April Birthdays!!!!! Happy Birthday to...

Elise Williams April 2nd!

Leann Binks April 9th!

Stephanie McDonald Aprill 11th!

Ecuador Tauber April 21st!

Yulanda Davila Aprill 22nd!

Ruth Gonzalez April 23rd!

Ashley Cook April 26th!

Deanna Carpenter April 27th!

Kathleen Sorensen April 28th!

Amber Johnstun April 30th!

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“Yea, come unto Christ and be perfected in Him…”
-Moroni 10:32

“Learn of me, and listen to my words: walk in the meekness of my Spirit, and you shall have peace in me.”
-Doctrine and Covenants 19:23
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Lesson Schedule
March 27^th: TOT, taught by Helen Dixon
April 3^rd: General Conference
April 10^th: Presidency message, taught by Ashley Dilworth
APRIL 17^th: Lesson 30 & 31, taught by Karen Hoag
April 24^th: TOT, taught by Yvonne Glenn
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Announcements:
PLEASE REPORT YOUR VISITING TEACHING TO YOUR SUPERVISOR BY MARCH 31^ST!!!

General Conference: Saturday the 2^nd and Sunday the 3^rd.

Lunch Bunch: Will be on Tuesday April 12th at 11:30am at the Sizzler here in Orem. Everyone is invited especially those who have birthdays in the month of April. Need a ride call Bonnie Williams . See ya there!

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March Visiting Teaching Message:

My dear sisters, how blessed we are! Not only are we members of the Church, but we are also members of Relief Society—“the Lord’s organization for women.” 1 Relief Society is evidence of God’s love for His daughters.

Doesn’t your heart thrill as you recall the exciting beginnings of this society? On March 17, 1842, the Prophet Joseph Smith organized the sisters “under the priesthood after the pattern of the priesthood.” 2

To be organized “under the priesthood” gave sisters authority and direction. Eliza R. Snow, second Relief Society general president, taught that Relief Society “cannot exist without the Priesthood, from the fact that it derives all its authority and influe00nce from that source.” 3 Elder Dallin H. Oaks of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles explained, “The authority to be exercised by the officers and teachers of the Relief Society … was the authority that would flow to them through their organizational connection with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and through their individual setting apart under the hands of the priesthood leaders by whom they were called.” 4

To be organized “after the pattern of the priesthood” gave sisters sacred responsibilities. Julie B. Beck, Relief Society general president, explained: “We operate in the manner of the priesthood—which means that we seek, receive, and act on revelation; make decisions in councils; and concern ourselves with caring for individuals one by one. Ours is the priesthood purpose to prepare ourselves for the blessings of eternal life by making and keeping covenants. Therefore, like our brethren who hold the priesthood, ours is a work of salvation, service, and becoming a holy people.” 5

Barbara Thompson, second counselor in the Relief Society general presidency

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Visiting Teaching Message: … “To be organized "after the pattern of the priesthood" gave sisters sacred responsibilities. Julie B. Beck, Relief Society general president, explained: "We operate in the manner of the priesthood—which means that we seek, receive, and act on revelation; make decisions in councils; and concern ourselves with caring for individuals one by one. Ours is the priesthood purpose to prepare ourselves for the blessings of eternal life by making and keeping covenants. Therefore, like our brethren who hold the priesthood, ours is a work of salvation, service, and becoming a holy people…”

Stonewood 5^th Ward Relief Society
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“Yea, come unto Christ and be perfected in Him…”
-Moroni 10:32

“Learn of me, and listen to my words: walk in the meekness of my Spirit, and you shall have peace in me.”
-Doctrine and Covenants 19:23
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Lesson Schedule
February 27^th: TOT, taught by Yvonne Glenn
March 6^th: Presidency Message, taught by LoRene Hernandez
March 13^th: Lesson 28 “Service”, taught by Sue Leber
March 20^th: Lesson 29 “ The Lord’s Law of Health”, taught by Lori Perez
March 27^th: TOT, taught by Helen Dixon
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Announcements
FHE: The senior singles will be meeting for a FHE on Feb. 28 at 7:00 pm at Deanna Carpenter's home, 119 Hanover Dr. Andrew Heiss and his wife, former members of our ward, will be speaking to us about their experiences living in Egypt for the past 2 years while he was pursuing an advanced degree in Arabic Studies. They will be able to give us an interesting perspective on current events, history, and culture in that part of the world. Plan to attend for an informative evening.

Relief Society birthday Party: Come join us in a night filled with live entertainment, dinner, and fun! March 9^th in the Cultural Hall at 6:30 pm, “Strength of Relief Society Around the World”.
***Casual dress
***Babysitting provided.

Ward Fireside: March 13^th at the Church, “Evidence of Christ”.

March 25^th: Ward Party- Missionary activity at 6:00 pm

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Visiting Teaching Message: … “To be organized "after the pattern of the priesthood" gave sisters sacred responsibilities. Julie B. Beck, Relief Society general president, explained: "We operate in the manner of the priesthood—which means that we seek, receive, and act on revelation; make decisions in councils; and concern ourselves with caring for individuals one by one. Ours is the priesthood purpose to prepare ourselves for the blessings of eternal life by making and keeping covenants. Therefore, like our brethren who hold the priesthood, ours is a work of salvation, service, and becoming a holy people…”

February Visiting Teach Message
The History and Heritage of Relief Society

Eliza R. Snow recalled the Prophet Joseph Smith teaching that “although the name [Relief Society] may be of modern date, the institution is of ancient origin.” ¹

Heavenly Father and His Son, Jesus Christ, visited Joseph Smith and, through him, restored the fulness of the gospel to the earth. Relief Society was part of that restoration. The organization of the Church was not complete until the sisters were organized. ²

In the coming months, each Visiting Teaching Message will give us the opportunity to learn more about the history of Relief Society and its part in the restored gospel. For many reasons, understanding our history is not only important but essential.

First, an understanding of our history inspires us to be the women of God we need to be. By following the examples of noble Latter-day Saint women, we can learn from the past how to face the future. ³

Second, our history teaches that the same principles that existed in the early Church are our foundational principles today. This knowledge and our purposes—to increase faith and personal righteousness, strengthen families and homes, and help those in need—draw a connection between our past and our present.

Third, as we value our history, we can better share our spiritual heritage. President Henry B. Eyring, First Counselor in the First Presidency, said: “You pass the heritage along as you help others receive the gift of charity. … The history of Relief Society is recorded in words and numbers, but the heritage is passed heart to heart.” ⁴

Finally, understanding our history helps make us an effective part of the future of Relief Society. President Spencer W. Kimball (1895–1985) explained, “We know that women who have deep appreciation for the past will be concerned about shaping a righteous future.” ⁵

Julie B. Beck, Relief Society general president.

Stonewood 5^th Ward Relief Society
“Come Unto Christ”
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“Learn of me, and listen to my words: walk in the meekness of my Spirit, and you shall have peace in me.”
-Doctrine and Covenants 19:23
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Lesson Schedule
January 30^th: Relief Society/Priesthood Combined
February 6^th: Presidency Message, by Louise Lyman
February 13^th: Lesson 26 “Sacrifice”, by Karen Hoag
February 20^th: Lesson 27 “Work and Personal Responsibility”, by Joanne Arroyo
February 27^th: Teachings of our Times “Pride and the Priesthood”, by Yvonne Glenn
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Announcements
Book Club: Wednesday, February 2^nd
Lunch Bunch: Tuesday, February 8^th @ 11:30am held at the Sizzler in Orem. Everyone is invited, especially those who have birthdays in the month of February. Call Bonnie Williams with any questions, 801-221-7720
Visiting Teaching Conference: Wednesday, February 9^th @ 6:30pm. The theme will be “Follow the Path of Thy Feet”.
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Birthdays

Feb 2^nd:
Raylynn Marvel

Feb 4^th:
Helen Dixon
Alicia Kidman

Feb 7^th:
Heather Best

Feb 19^th:
Tatiana Leao

Feb 20^th:
Irene Redford

Feb 23^rd:
Jennifer Aidukaitis

Feb 28^th:
Jennifer Dracoulis