August Relief Society Activity
The August Relief Society Activity will be on Thursday, August 14 at 7 pm. There will be three mini classes on Quick/Healthy Meals, Freezer Jam and Canning Meat.
LDS.org Update
Sisters, please take a moment to log onto LDS.org and update your personal information. (i.e. phone numbers, emails). As you do your visiting teaching this month, please remind the sisters you visit to do the same.
New Move-Ins
Welcome to our newest family in the ward.
Ryan and Kimberly Burt
3577 W. Cascade Springs Cv. (basement)
They moved here from Omaha, NE.
They have 4 boys and a girl on the way.
Noah(8) Jaxon(7), Collin (5), Scotty (2)
Kimberly hobbies are running, outdoors and reading.
Ogden Temple Open House
For anyone who is interested in getting tickets to the Ogden temple open house, there are tickets available by calling 1-855-537-2000.
Stake Announcements
Due to a scheduling conflict the Stake RS Humanitarian Night on Oct. 28 has been cancelled. We will let you know when a new date is scheduled.
Birthdays:
Lindsay Horne - Aug. 7
Brenda Madsen - Aug. 13
Carly Hudgins - Aug. 16
Ellen Godfrey - Aug. 18
Talitha Hudgins - Aug. 19
Sue Morgan - Aug. 26
RS Lessons for the 4th Sundays (TFOT) until Oct.-
For those of you keeping track – here is the schedule for the lessons on the 4th Sunday. All are taken from the April 2014 General Conference -
August - The Cost and Blessings of Discipleship - Jeffrey Holland
September - Bear Up Their Burdens With Ease - David A Bednar
October - Grateful In Any Circumstances - Dieter F. Uchtdorf
Next Sunday's RS Lesson – TFOT #17 - Sealing Power and Temple Blessings
HIGHLIGHTS OF SUNDAY'S LESSON -
August 3rd – Being Committed – Where Is Our Heart? by Melissa Schow
Based off 3 talks: Pres. Monson, Elder Holland, Pres. Uchtdorf
Pres. Monson says that we live in a time where Satan entices us greatly and can lead to our destruction. Our faith will be challenged – we must have moral courage – even if that means standing alone.
What can I do to improve? Elder Holland talked about even being abused and facing it with courage and courtesy. Our hearts need to be committed.
Video was shown of Pres. Monson’s account of when he went into the Navy “Dare To Stand Alone”. He talked about being courageous and determined – but alone. Our faith will be challenged.
It’s hard to know today what is black and white – there is lots of gray area in the world. What voices are we listening to? Do we listen to the voices in our head? Or the voices of other people? Jacob:7 – talks about Sherom in verses 4 and 5 and how Sherom hoped to shake him from his faith. Who are our Sherom’s?
Pre. Monson talked about the adversary and how he will use ridicule and mockery. What are examples of what can lead us astray? TV, computer/internet, fashion, Facebook and social media, cell phones.
We can choose how we react and respond. Examples of Standing Alone given by Heidi Hall and others.
Three areas that we can become firm and committed to:
1) Prayer – Jacob:7, verse 12
2) Study the Words of God – Jacob:7, 10-12. We should strive to not just read but study the words.
3) Commit our heart to the Lord – we can’t serve two Masters. Pres. Benson talked about our ancestors looking down on us. Pres. Uchtdorf talked about being Disciples of Christ and not having to choose over and over again but making a decision once and for all.
Listen to our silent voices – Be Awake and not Weary of Well-Doing.
Challenge – look at the three points above and find where you need to improve and do it!
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