Monday Memo

Good Morning Dear Sisters,

In yesterday's RS lesson from the Teachings of the Prophet Lorenzo Snow we talked about the importance of continuing learning and gathering wisdom and intelligence. ThePursuit of Excellence is a Relief Society program similar to the Young Women's Personal Progress. As you work on your goals for this new year, the Pursuit of Excellence is a great resource and plan for personal progress and development.

RS MONTHLY MEETING - YOUR LIFE IS A STORY

We will continue with our Family History theme for our February 6 RS Meeting. At our meeting in January, Sister RoseMarie Morrell gave good ideas and advice to get us started in writing our stories. We participated in a little exercise of brainstorming and then putting that list in story form. It was surprising how the cobwebs and dust lifted and the writing flowed! 

We have been challenged to write for 1 hour each week. If you need a little prompting to bring those memories to the surface again - try this one - How did you wear your hair as a child? Maybe you liked the way it looked or hated it. Was it short? or long? What color was your hair? Did you ever cut it yourself and what was the result? 

You could also work on your Personal Timeline. I attached a simple template to get you started - Just enter the year you were born (where it now says 1961), the rest of the following years should automatically correct - then add the rest of your personal info, local, national, and international data! Voila! It's a great start!

GOSPEL BLESSINGS

The restored gospel blesses and helps husbands and wives, parents and children as they strive to develop stronger relationships and spiritual strength in their families. These blessings are available now and in eternity. The gospel of Jesus Christ provides help with current concerns and challenges. (Preach My Gospel: A Guide to Missionary Service, Lesson 1: The Message of the Restoration of the Gospel of Jesus Christ)

JANUARY 20 RS LESSON

Lesson 2: Baptism & The Gift of the Holy Ghost given by Lisa Tanner

OAK CANYON YSA WARD ACTIVITIES JAN 14-22

(All activities at 325 Canal Dr., unless otherwise noted)

• Mon. Jan. 14 - 7p – FHE Ding Dong Ditch. Come join the fun! 
• Wed. Jan. 16-  7p – Fellowship Night at Bro. & Sis. Brad Stevens home 320 W. 500 N. Lindon. Visits & treats.
• Thur. Jan.  17 - 7p – Institute at the PGHS Seminary Bldg. Four different classes available: Book of Mormon, Doctrines of the Gospel, Teachings of the Living Prophets, The Power of the Atonement. Click here to register: https://studentview.ldschurch.org/Home.aspx/Enrollment/64558. 

• Mon. Jan. 21 - 7p - FHE Soldier Hollow Tubing with 4 other wards!Meet at the church to carpool to Soldier Hollow for 2 hours of fun. Free to all ward members. Friends out of the ward may come, but will cost $6 each.
• Tues. Jan. 22 - 7p RS Mid-week Activity. Come enjoy a night with the sisters and make new friends.