UPCOMING CALENDAR ITEMS:
Nov. 13 Relief Society Dinner w/ program at 6:30 theme: "Are You Part Of The Inn Crowd Or Part Of The Stable Few"
If you have any of the following that we could use for decoration for the dinner, please contact Celeste Wright.
Nativities, White Christmas Lights, Lanterns, LED Candles for Lanterns
Nov. 29 Empty Nesters (see below)
Dec. 6 Ward Christmas Party (tentative date - more info. to follow)
Empty Nesters:
What: Empty NestersWhen: Saturday, November 29thWhere: Studio C, BYU Broadcasting BuildingEvent: BYU Pre-Game Show, Televised away BYU-Cal Football Game, and Post-Game ShowRSVP: Doug or Betty Jo: 801-830-1989 (Please let us know if you cannot keep your reservation. Thank you.)
Welcome to Our Newest Sisters
Kylee (Logan) Street
8935 Pine Hollow Dr (bsmt)
Kylee is a newlywed who moved here from Spanish Fork. She is a softball coach for Weber State University.
Sydney (David) Raynes
8907 Cottage Canyon Dr.
They have one son named Calvin who is 9 months old. Sydney is a teacher. She teaches 2nd grade at Fox Hollow Elementary in Lehi.
Birthdays:
Jodee Matsuda Nov. 6
Jaylin Rogers Nov. 8
Rebecca Pedersen Nov. 12
Dorothy Clingo Nov.13
Katie Greenwood Nov. 13
Connie Paxman Nov. 14
Single Adult Fireside:
There will be a special fireside for Single Adults Ages 46+ on November 9th at 7 PM. The fireside will be held in the chapel located at 60 East 1600 North in Orem. Brother Mark Miner featured in Mormon Messages will be the speaker.
Team 1 - Come and receive your blessings from cleaning the chapel on Sat. Nov. 8 at 9 am. Burgess, Arndt, Bradford, Broderick, Brown (Adam), Doman, Hawkes, Hiatt, Livingston, Miner, Pedersen, Rogers, Schumacher, Taggart, Tracy
TFOT 4th Sunday Lesson Schedule -
• November: Are We Not All Beggars? , Jeffrey R. Holland
• December: Ponder the Path of Thy Feet : Pres Monson• January: Personal Responsibility: D. Todd Christofferson (Free Forever, to Act for Themselves ), Elder Jörg Klebingat ( Approaching the Throne of God with Confidence ), Pres Uchtdorf ("Lord, is it I?")• February: Make the Exercise of Faith Your First Priority : Richard G. Scott• March: Sacrament: Sister Cheryl A. Esplin (The Sacrament—a Renewal for the Soul ), and James J. Hamala (The Sacrament and the Atonement)• April: Continuing Revelation : Pres Eyring
Next Sunday's RS Lesson – TFOT #23 Individual Responsibilities
Notes from Sundays Lesson- RS Presidency Message – Mindy Horne
From the recent Women’s Conference, Pres. Uchtdorf’s talk “Living the Gospel Joyfully”:
God sent you here to prepare for a future greater than anything you can imagine. The promised blessings of God to the faithful are glorious and inspiring. But how do we attain them?
The Savior has answered this question in our time:“Except ye abide my law ye cannot attain to this glory.“For strait is the gate, and narrow the way that leadeth unto the exaltation. …
For this reason, we speak of walking the path of discipleship.We speak of obedience to God’s commandments.We speak of living the gospel joyfully, with all our heart, might, mind, and soul.
And yet for some of us, obedience to God’s commandments doesn't always feel very joyful. Let’s face it: there may be some that seem harder or less appealing—commandments that we approach with the enthusiasm of a child sitting before a plate of healthy but hated vegetables. We grit our teeth and force ourselves to comply so that we can move on to more desirable activities.
Perhaps during times such as these, we might find ourselves asking, “Do we really need to obey all of God’s commandments?” I think God knows something we don’t—things that are beyond our capacity to comprehend! Our Father in Heaven is an eternal being whose experience, wisdom, and intelligence are infinitely greater than ours.4 Not only that, but He is also eternally loving, compassionate, and focused on one blessed goal: to bring to pass our immortality and eternal life. In other words, He not only knows what is best for you; He also anxiously wants you to choose what is best for you.
Part of our challenge is, I think, that we imagine that God has all of His blessings locked in a huge cloud up in heaven, refusing to give them to us unless we comply with some strict, paternalistic requirements He has set up. But the commandments aren't like that at all. In reality, Heavenly Father is constantly raining blessings upon us. It is our fear, doubt, and sin that, like an umbrella, block these blessings from reaching us. So we have a choice. On the one hand, there is the opinion of the world with its ever-changing theories and questionable motives. On the other hand, there is God’s word to His children—His eternal wisdom, His certain promises, and His loving instructions for returning to His presence in glory, love, and majesty.
The choice is yours! You are loved. You are dear to your heavenly parents. The infinite and eternal Creator of light and life knows you! He is mindful of you. Yes, God loves you this very day and always.
He is not waiting to love you until you have overcome your weaknesses and bad habits. He loves you today with a full understanding of your struggles. He is aware that you reach up to Him in heartfelt and hopeful prayer. He knows of the times you have held onto the fading light and believed—even in the midst of growing darkness. He knows of your sufferings. He knows of your remorse for the times you have fallen short or failed. And still He loves you.
From Linda K. Burton’s talk “Prepared in a Manner Which had Never Been Known”
SISTER SPOTLIGHT – HOLLY HUNSAKER
The day Holly Hunsaker was born, her mother received a double delightful blessing. Holly has a twin sister. Holly (and her sister) were born in Port Jefferson, New York. She grew up in American Fork with her 5 sisters and 4 brothers. (Yup, that’s9 siblings!)
When asked who has inspired her, she says it’s her sister, her mother and the Savior.
“My twin, Kristi, always works hard, is happy and emulates Christ. My mom is the same way. Christ has inspired me the most. Through His atonement, I can always have hope and overcome anything.”
Holly met her husband, Aaron, in the singles ward. They live at 9253 Emerald Lake Cove. Holly says the best part of the day is “coming home to my husband.” Some family favorite meals she prepares are quinoa & sweet potato and fajitas. What is their home decorated in? She wrote, “wedding pictures.” One thing she has been especially grateful for lately? “My husband. He is so patient and kind and loving.”
Holly writes that her proudest or most accomplished moments were graduating from college and serving a mission. She also says she’s an “expert” at school and emphasizes, “I LOVE learning.”
If Holly is ever feeling down, what music lifts her spirits and makes her heart sing?
“Church music. No joke.”
Holly currently works for Veil and does asset protection for clients. (temporary) She also works for Senuw, a health supplement company. (long-term)
Holly’s hobbies include soccer, singing, piano and working out. When asked about her favorite vacation, she says it was her mission to Tampa, Florida, Spanish-speaking.
If Holly had a day to herself, that ideal day would be:
“Sleep in, make a nice breakfast, cuddle with my husband, do stuff outside all day, watch movies, etc.”
More of Holly’s favorites:
Saying - “The Kingdom of God…or NOTHING.”
Food – cereal
Color – yellow
Restaurant – and type of Spanish food
Sport – soccer
Exercise – cardio
Holiday – Christmas
When asked if she collects anything, Holly writes:
“I don’t like collecting. I have no trouble getting rid of things. I do, however, love church books.”
When it comes to reading, Holly most enjoys the Book of Mormon or self-help books (psychology).
One special goal Holly would like to reach in her life:
“I would like to be more moderate and not react so much when hard things happen.”
How has visiting teaching blessed her life?
“I love getting to know new sisters in the ward.”
If Holly could have one wish?
“Everybody would know and embrace the gospel.”
Holly is a great addition to our ward. Be sure to watch for her performance in a snappy little musical number at our next Relief Society meeting! (She’s a firecracker!)
