The focus of the Relief Society theme this month is :
“Find nobility in motherhood and joy in womanhood.”
The family is central to the creator's plan for His children. Women have been given the privilege of helping accomplish that plan of happiness.
“Find nobility in motherhood and joy in womanhood.”
The family is central to the creator's plan for His children. Women have been given the privilege of helping accomplish that plan of happiness.
Prophets have been relentless in declaring that the role of homemaker is one of the most sacred, noble and meaningful pursuits possible to a woman.
Pres. Spencer W. Kimball said to the sisters of the Church:
“Each of you should be grateful to be a woman!...to be a righteous woman is a glorious thing in any age. To be a righteous woman during the winding up scenes on this earth, before the second coming of our Savior, is an especailly noble calling. The righteous woman's strength and influence today can be tenfold what it might be in more tranquil times. “
The noblility of this calling from the Lord presents an opportunity to strengthen the family and fill the earth with greater kindness and gentleness, greater love and compassion, greater sympathy and empathy.
Mary Ellen Smoot, former Relief Society General President, said:
”It is time to give ourselves to the Master and allow Him to lead us into fruitful fields where we can enrich a world filled with darkness and misery.”
The Joy that comes from exercising our privileges as a woman cannot be underestimated as the Lord blesses us. With the direction and inspiration of the Spirit our efforts become, ”an Instrument in the Hands of God.”
May we be equal to our task,
Virginia Bird
Upcoming Events
There are no upcoming events for the month of August, but mark your calendars for the General Relief Society meeting, on Saturday the 25th of September.
The D.I. Trailer will be available at the Brookside Building from September 7-28.
Bits and Pieces
Congratulations to Rebecca Paul, who is expecting baby number three!
2nd- Elena Romero
3rd-Datha Pocock
4th- Deborah Bond
5th- Jana Moulton
7th- Rose Hopkins
9th- Jennifer Perdue
10th- Leena Basurto
10th- Yessica Cervantes
13th- Michelle Orr
14th- Adrianne Demattei, Julie Anne Harris
15th- Eleanor Momi, Jeanette Tuitavuki
17th- Karen Lawry
18th- Heidi Stanger
21st- Melinda Chaney, Melissa Walker
29th- Connie Krause
Zesty Slow Cooker Chicken Barbecue
"Use your slow cooker to prepare this great twist on basic barbecue chicken. Throw the chicken breasts in frozen, and serve with baked potatoes."
Ingredients
Directions
Place chicken in a slow cooker. In a bowl, mix the barbecue sauce, Italian salad dressing, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce. Pour over the chicken. Cover, and cooke 3-4 hours on high or 6-8 hours on low.
Visiting Teaching Message
"Our Responsibility to Be Worthy of Temple Worship" (Click to view)
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