Monday, March 25, 2013
Monday Memo - March 25-30
Dear Sisters,
I loved our lesson yesterday on being "anxiously engaged." I especially love the way you do serve, and do it with love, and without even a sign-up list. There is evidence all around our neighborhood of your love for each other. It is a blessing to live among you.
Some of your comments that stuck with me and inspired me:
- It's the little things - a smile, a hug, a text
- Time to stop and listen and I come away better
- Fed spiritually and learned "not to fear, the Lord will take care of my needs"
Visiting teaching is another way we can be anxiously engaged by giving us the opportunity to watch over, strengthen, and teach each other. A visiting teacher shows her love by prayerfully considering each sister she is called to serve.
May you all be blessed this week as you follow the example of our Savior, Jesus Christ, to love and serve in His behalf.
Much love,
jNae
MICHELLE LEWIS SURGERY
Michelle is having both knees replaced on Friday, March 29. Her daughter-in-law, Bonnie, is coming this week to help her for a week. Michelle should be out of the hospital and home to continue recovery on Tuesday, April 2.
The Relief Society (what a perfect name for this organization!) will provide meals after Bonnie leaves so that Michelle may continue to recover and mend. You may sign up on the Michelle Lewis Family Meal Google Doc.
ATTENTION: All YW and Mothers of YW going to camp this summer!
Sister Doxey needs a photo of each YW standing in a place that is holy to them. It can be a quick snap shot of the girls anywhere they choose... it could be their bedroom, their house, church, the temple, the mountains, the beach, school, ANYWHERE they feel the spirit. Please email the photos to Sis. Doxey at Lesliedoxey@Hotmail.com by March 31st. The girls have known about this for a few weeks and we haven't received any photos... so we're asking for the help of you Moms! :) If you already have a hard copy of a photo that you want to use you can just give it to Sis Doxey (no need to scan it)
Thank you!
Also some camp dates to remember as you're planning your summer:
4th year hike overnighter: June 4-5
6th year overnighter: June 6-7
Girls Camp: June 17-21
WORLDWIDE LEADERSHIP TRAINING DVD - STRENGTHENING THE FAMILY AND THE CHURCH THROUGH THE PRIESTHOOD
Parents and leaders have a responsibility to help individuals and families strengthen their faith, testimony, and conversion to the gospel of Jesus Christ. To assist in this effort, a worldwide leadership training DVD is available in the church library, or available online at www.leadershiplibrary.lds.org
PROTECTING CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
The Utah Coalition Against Pornography would like to make you aware of their Eleventh Annual Conference to be held on Saturday, May 18 from 9am - 1pm at the Little America Hotel.The purpose of the conference is to provide those attending with information and resources to help safeguard children and families from the serious challenge of pornography.
FIND YOUR FAMILY NIGHT
Thursday night at the Family History Center - 7pm
FAVORITE THINGS
April 10th at 7:00 pm is our Ward Relief Society meeting for April. We will be having a "Favorite Things"night...just like Oprah used to have! (Well, perhaps on a slightly smaller scale than hers...but definitely will still be fun and informative, and exciting because YOU might even get treats or win a prize!)
Oak Canyon Activities Mar 24 - 31st (All activities at the Canal Dr. Bldg, unless otherwise noted.)
- Sun Mar 24 8:30pm Ward Prayer at the Brigg's home 57 N. 1200 E.
- Mon Mar 25 7pm FHE: Lazer Tag. Meet at church for a short lesson. At 7:30, we'll carpool to the Trafalga Fun Center in Lehi located at 1320 N. 300 W. State. Play begins at 8pm. The ward will pay for one game per ward member. If you bring a guest, it will be $3.00 for each game.
- Wed Mar 27 7pm Fellowship Night at Bro. Steven's home 844 E. 300 N. We'll help deliver invitations for the Passover Dinner Celebration coming up on Friday and have treats afterwards.
- Thur Mar 28 7pm Institute at PGHS Seminary Bldg
- Sat. Mar 30 6-8pm Passover Dinner & Celebration - This is a very special event that will be conducted by Bro. Craig Ostler from BYU. It's an experience you won't want to miss! Please come in Sunday dress and bring your scriptures.
- Sun. Mar 31 8:30pm Ward Prayer at the Briggs home at 57 N. 1200 E.
Monday, March 11, 2013
MONDAY MEMO March 11 - 16
Dear Sisters!
I almost forgot to get this info out! I've been dusting and vacuuming for the baby shower at my house tomorrow night! That threw me off of my semi-annual routine.
There is springtime in my soul today.....the flow'rs of grace appear!
Have a lovely week!
jNae
OH BABY, BABY, BABY! BABY!!!
Baby Shower for Marray Chase and her triplets, Tuesday, March 12, 7pm, jNae's house. Bring a freezer meal and a gift. Marray is registered at Babies R Us and Baby Depot. She is expecting 2 boys and 1 girl.Baby Shower Open House for Janalyn Washburn, Saturday, March 16, 11 am - 2 pm at her mother's, Shirlyn Peatross, home. 570 West 150 South, Lindon. She is having a boy, and is registered at Babies R Us and Amazon.
FREEZER MEAL IDEASSuggestions - use disposable pans from Dollar Store or freeze them laying flat in a ziploc bag so they will stack!
Debbie Shepherd pushed the time of her book party back to 8, so you may drop by the shower and then her place after - more treats!
FAVORITE THINGS
NOTE THE DATE CHANGE BECAUSE OF SPRING BREAK - April 10th at 7:00 pm is our Ward RS monthly meeting for April. We will be having a "Favorite Things"night...just like Oprah used to have! (Well, perhaps on a slightly smaller scale than hers...but definitely will still be fun and informative, and exciting because YOU might even get treats or win a prize!) You won't want to miss this fun night! Here's how it works:
- We all know your favorite things are really your family and the gospel...but, we're talking about your other favorite things...you know; that mascara that never smudges, or your grandma's amazing oatmeal cookies, or the auto mechanic who is honest and does a great job! We want to hear about those kinds of favorite things!
- Come prepared to "show and tell" about one of your favorite things.
- If you'd like, you can bring a sample to share. This is how you can share: let's say, you want to tell everybody about that honest auto mechanic. Well, maybe you could just print out his contact info on little pieces of paper and give everyone a copy, or ask him to give you a bunch of his business cards. Or, you want to share your grandma's cookies with us; how about making a batch and letting each sister have a cookie, and make copies of the recipe for us! What about that fabulous mascara? Bring a sample of it so the sisters can see it...and if you want (but don't have to) you could even donate the mascara to our raffle drawing and one lucky sister will win it at the end of the evening! Maybe your favorite thing is how you can cut open and slice an avocado without getting it all mushy...well, don't just tell us about it...gives us a demonstration!!! Have we got you thinking now???? :-) It's going to be a great night!
FRUIT TREE PRUNING DEMO
The Utah Valley Garden Club is having a "Fruit Tree Pruning" PowerPoint and Demo at a local orchard here in Lindon at 6:30 - Wednesday. There is no charge for attendance, just let Jeannine Cartwright know so they can have a head-count. kandjcartwright@gmail.com This will be held at the Martel Orchard at 267 S 280 W, Lindon.
MISSIONARY DINNERS
If you are available to provide dinner for the full-time missionaries this week - the 13th, 14th, and the 15th, please contact Marcus Ladd for details 801-623-2011.
FIND YOUR FAMILY NIGHT
Thursday night at the Family History Center - 7pm
SHARLEE OLSON SENIOR RECITAL
Saturday, March 16, 3:30 - 4:30 pm at the Maeser Building at BYU. Parking is available by the tennis courts across the street from Brick Oven, and walk up the stairs. There are a few parking spots near the building if you cannot walk the hill.
HEAVENLY FATHER REVEALS HIS GOSPEL IN EVERY DISPENSATION
One important way that God shows His love for us is by calling prophets, who are given the priesthood—the power and authority given to man to act in God’s name for the salvation of His children. Prophets learn the gospel of Jesus Christ by revelation. They in turn teach the gospel to others and testify of Jesus Christ as the Savior and Redeemer. The teachings of prophets are found in sacred books called scriptures.Our Father’s plan for us to be successful in this life and to return to live with Him is called the gospel of Jesus Christ, with Jesus’ Atonement at the center of that plan. Through the Atonement of Jesus Christ, we can receive eternal life if we exercise faith in Jesus Christ, repent, are baptized by immersion for the remission of sins, receive the gift of the Holy Ghost, and endure to the end. “This is the way; and there is none other way nor name given under heaven whereby man can be saved in the kingdom of God. And now, behold, this is the doctrine of Christ” (2 Nephi 31:21). All people have the gift of agency, which includes the freedom to accept or reject the gospel as taught by the prophets and apostles. Those who choose to obey are blessed, but those who ignore, reject, or distort the gospel do not receive God’s promised blessings. (Preach My Gospel: A Guide to Missionary Service, Lesson 1: The Message of the Restoration of the Gospel of Jesus Christ)
Monday, March 4, 2013
Monday Memo - March 4 - 10
Great lesson on the power of music in our lives. I once heard a musician tell children that music is more powerful than a drug, so you need to be careful what you listen to. Music can change your mood instantly.
I better go put on something peppy and get sweeping!
Here are some links to good talks about music.
http://www.byutv.org/watch/
http://www.byutv.org/watch/
http://www.byutv.org/watch/
WARD CONFERENCE
Sunday, March 10 - also Daylight Savings time. Turn your clocks forward one hour Saturday night. I so dislike losing that hour :-(
OH BABY, BABY, BABY!
Baby Shower for Marray Chase and her triplets, Tuesday, March 12, 7pm, jNae's house. Bring a freezer meal and a gift. Marray is registered at Babies R Us and Baby Depot. She is expecting 2 boys and 1 girl.
Baby Shower Open House for Janalyn Washburn, Saturday, March 16, 11 am - 2 pm at her mother's, Shirlyn Peatross, home. 570 West 150 South, Lindon. She is having a boy, and is registered at Babies R Us and Amazon.
FREEZER MEAL IDEAS
Suggestions - use disposable pans from Dollar Store or freeze them laying flat in a ziploc bag so they will stack!
Here are two important dates to put on your calendar right now!
#1. March 7th at 6:00 pm is the Stake RS Family History etc. You already have all the info for that, right?
#2. April 3rd at 7:00 pm is our Ward RS monthly meeting for April. We will be having a "Favorite Things"night...just like Oprah used to have! (Well, perhaps on a slightly smaller scale than hers...but definitely will still be fun and informative, and exciting because YOU might even get treats or win a prize!) You won't want to miss this fun night! Here's how it works:
- We all know your favorite things are really your family and the gospel...but, we're talking about your otherfavorite things...you know; that mascara that never smudges, or your grandma's amazing oatmeal cookies, or the auto mechanic who is honest and does a great job! We want to hear about those kinds of favorite things!
- Come prepared to "show and tell" about one of your favorite things.
- If you'd like, you can bring a sample to share. This is how you can share: let's say, you want to tell everybody about that honest auto mechanic. Well, maybe you could just print out his contact info on little pieces of paper and give everyone a copy, or ask him to give you a bunch of his business cards. Or, you want to share your grandma's cookies with us; how about making a batch and letting each sister have a cookie, and make copies of the recipe for us! What about that fabulous mascara? Bring a sample of it so the sisters can see it...and if you want (but don't have to) you could even donate the mascara to our raffle drawing and one lucky sister will win it at the end of the evening! Maybe your favorite thing is how you can cut open and slice an avocado without getting it all mushy...well, don't just tell us about it...gives us a demonstration!!! Have we got you thinking now???? :-) It's going to be a great night!
OAK CANYON YSA WARD ACTIVITIES March 4 - 10th
(All activities at 325 Canal Dr., unless otherwise noted)- Mon. Mar. 4 - 7p – FHE Phase 10 Tournament. Come enjoy an evening of cards and fun!
- Tues. Mar 5 - 7p - Ward Temple Night. Meet at the church to carpool to the Mt. Timpanogos Tempe for the 8pm session.
- Wed. Mar. 6 - 7p – Fellowship Night - Meet at Bro. & Sis. Brad Stevens home 320 W. 500 N. Lindon for visits and yummy treats.
- Thur. Mar. 7 - 7p – Institute at the PGHS Seminary Bldg. Four different classes available: Book of Mormon, Doctrines of the Gospel, Teachings of the Living Prophets, The New Testament. Click here to register: https://studentview.
ldschurch.org/Home.aspx/ Enrollment/64558. - Sat. Mar. 9 - 7p - Spudwood Derby at the Lindon Stake Center! Come to a night of fabulous fun as you will be able to car your very own 'spudwood' derby car and then we'll race them. It will be a night you won't forget.
- Sun. Mar 10 - 8:30p - Ward Prayer at Bro. & Sister Briggs' home. 57 N. 1200 E. Lindon.
- Sat. Mar. 16 - 9:30a to 1pm - Alpine YSA Women's Conference at the Manila Stake Center next to the Mt. Timpanogos Temple. There will be wonderful speakers and a light lunch. Sunday Dress.
Monday, January 28, 2013
Monday Memo
I loved the sweet testimonies I heard yesterday in Sacrament Meeting and in our Relief Society Meeting. Dear Kristen, I was moved by your sweet tears. Your tender heart reminded me of a testimony shared by a dear friend of mine. She proclaimed "I stand here today a grateful and blessed woman. Jesus Christ is our Savior and His Atonement is for all of us. All the good things in our life are made better and permanent because of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Those things which aren't so good are made temporary because of the gospel of Jesus Christ."
All the good things made better, and the not so good are made temporary because of the Atonement and the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Yes, it truly does bless us all, and for that I am grateful.
CALENDAR
- Thursday, Jan 31 - 7pm, "Family" Night at the Family History Center - to help you get started or keep going!
- Thursday, Jan 31 - Stake Temple Day
- Saturday, Feb 2 - 4pm, Stake Priesthood Leadership Session
- Saturday, Feb 2 - 7pm, Stake Conference Adult Session
- Sunday, Feb 3 - 10am, Stake Conference
- Wednesday, Feb 6 - 7pm, RS Monthly Meeting
- Saturday, Feb 9 - 6pm, Stake Sweetheart Dinner Dance
- Wednesday, Feb 13 - 7pm, New Beginnings
SUNDAY, FEB 10 RS LESSON
Lesson 3: Lifelong Conversion; Continuing to Advance in the Principles of Truth taught by Mary Stevens
RS MONTHLY MEETING - YOUR LIFE IS A STORY
Continuing theme for our February 6 RS Meeting at 7pm. Come join us for a delicious soup dinner!
How is your weekly writing challenge going? Try these questions this week if you need help getting started:Life Stories Writing Group is held at the Orem Library, Thursdays from 10am to noon each week.
- What do you consider to be the most important inventions in your lifetime?
OAK CANYON YSA WARD ACTIVITIES JAN 28-FEB 4
(All activities at 325 Canal Dr., unless otherwise noted)- Mon. Jan. 28 - 7p – FHE Spaghetti Dinner. Come enjoy a delicious dinner put on by the FHE Committee.
- Wed. Jan. 30 - 7p – Fellowship Night - Heroes & Legends at BYU. Meet at Bro. & Sis. Brad Stevens home 320 W. 500 N. Lindon. We'll have fun!
- Thur. Jan. 31 - 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. - Fri. Feb. 2 - 9am - Service Opportunity - Lisa Harris 'Move' - We need your strong muscles and giving heart to help us unload 2 trailers of furniture into the Harris' new rental home in the 17 Ward. Please meet at 185 N. 1200 E. Lindon. Look for the 2 trailers. Thank You!
- Mon. Feb 4 - 4am Bishop Godfrey's Superbowl Party. Come enjoy Bishop's traditional early morning Superbowl part at his home, BUT don't tell him what the score is so he can enjoy the game.
Monday, January 21, 2013
January 21, Monday Memo
Dear Sisters,
Here is my weekly hug to each of you. Please know that I pray for you, I love you, and I admire you!!! Have a wonderful week.
Mwah!
jNae
- Thursday, Jan 24 - 7pm, "Family" Night at the Family History Center - to help you get started or keep going!
- Sunday, Jan 27 - Fast Sunday
- Sunday, Jan 27 - 7pm, Stake Choir Practice
- Thursday, Jan 31 - Stake Temple Day
- Saturday, Feb 2 - 4pm, Stake Priesthood Leadership
- Saturday, Feb 2 - 7pm, Stake Conference Adult Session
- Sunday, Feb 3 - 10am, Stake Conference
- Wednesday, Feb 6 - 7pm, RS Monthly Meeting
- Saturday, Feb 9 - 6pm, Stake Sweetheart Dinner Dance
- Wednesday, Feb 13 - 7pm, New Beginnings
SUNDAY, JANUARY 27 RS LESSON
The First Great Commandment, Jeffrey R. Holland taught by Thaylene Rogers
RS MONTHLY MEETING - YOUR LIFE IS A STORY
Continuing theme for our February 6 RS Meeting at 7pm. Come join us for a delicious soup dinner!
How is your weekly writing challenge going? Try these questions this week if you need help getting started:Life Stories Writing Group is held at the Orem Library, Thursdays from 10am to noon each week.
- Were you named after somebody else?
- Did you have a nickname?
- Where did your nickname come from?
SURGERIES AND RECOVERIES
Janalyn Washburn had her appendix removed last week. Access the meal sign-up sheet here. I am still waiting to hear back from her - so this list is just a "starter."Janice McKay had foot surgery Friday. She is taking it easy as she recovers.
TEMPLE ORGANIST
GOSPEL BLESSINGSIf you are interested in playing the organ at the temple for 90 minutes a week, please reply and let me know and I will forward the information to the Bishop.
Our Father’s plan for us to be successful in this life and to return to live with Him is called the gospel of Jesus Christ, with Jesus’ Atonement at the center of that plan. Through the Atonement of Jesus Christ, we can receive eternal life if we exercise faith in Jesus Christ, repent, are baptized by immersion for the remission of sins, receive the gift of the Holy Ghost, and endure to the end. “This is the way; and there is none other way nor name given under heaven whereby man can be saved in the kingdom of God. And now, behold, this is the doctrine of Christ” (2 Nephi 31:21). All people have the gift of agency, which includes the freedom to accept or reject the gospel as taught by the prophets and apostles. Those who choose to obey are blessed, but those who ignore, reject, or distort the gospel do not receive God’s promised blessings. (Preach My Gospel: A Guide to Missionary Service, Lesson 1: The Message of the Restoration of the Gospel of Jesus Christ)
OAK CANYON YSA WARD ACTIVITIES JAN 21-25
(All activities at 325 Canal Dr., unless otherwise noted)
- 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.
- Wed. Jan. 23 - 7p – Fellowship Night at Bro. & Sis. Brad Stevens home 320 W. 500 N. Lindon. Visits & treats.
- Thur. Jan. 24 - 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. - Fri. Jan. 25 - 7p - Creative Movie Night
Monday, January 14, 2013
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.
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