Relief Society, Dec. 9, 2012
Kindness is how a Christlike person treats others:
Kindness is a spirit of kindness not harshness
We can control our tongues. What we say cannot be taken back.
We must look for the good in someone.
Giving honest praise and compliments helps others feel successful. We tend to live up to expectations others have of us.
A wonderful primary song "I'm Trying to Be Like Jesus" helps children learn the necessity of kindness.
Thursday, December 13, 2012
Saturday, December 8, 2012
Lesson Synopsis 12/2/12
Relief Society, Dec. 2, 2012
Keeping Christ in Christmas
As we enter the holiday season let us remember to keep the Savior in the Christmas message. Although "X-Mas" is popular, it eliminates the reason for our celebration.
Let us teach our children what we truely believe about Christmas.
Cards could be selected that do not emphasize Santa.
Shown in the lesson was a Christmas tree with the following explanations:
Green: hope grows heavenward
Star: Jesus was born. The Promise was fullfilled and a star shown brightly to announce His birth.
Red ball ornaments: Theblood of Christ was shed for us
Bells: Angels sang, and shephards were coming to worship Him
Candy canes: The shape "J" stands for Jesus
Wreath: The circle represents eternal life
Remember - keep Christ in Christmas!
Keeping Christ in Christmas
As we enter the holiday season let us remember to keep the Savior in the Christmas message. Although "X-Mas" is popular, it eliminates the reason for our celebration.
Let us teach our children what we truely believe about Christmas.
Cards could be selected that do not emphasize Santa.
Shown in the lesson was a Christmas tree with the following explanations:
Green: hope grows heavenward
Star: Jesus was born. The Promise was fullfilled and a star shown brightly to announce His birth.
Red ball ornaments: Theblood of Christ was shed for us
Bells: Angels sang, and shephards were coming to worship Him
Candy canes: The shape "J" stands for Jesus
Wreath: The circle represents eternal life
Remember - keep Christ in Christmas!
Monday, November 5, 2012
Lesson Synopsis 11/4/12
Relief Society, November 4, 2012
Presidency Message: How Can I Become A More Effective Visiting Teacher?
Jesus Christ blessed individuals during his ministry. Prophets throughout the history of the Church have expounded on the obligation saints have to serve others and told of the blessings all receive from that service. As Relief Society sisters visit those they have been called to serve they should: a) speak words of comfort and peace, b) carry the spirit of love into their homes, c) pray for them, d) be their friend.
As we come to know those we serve we can learn of their needs. Those may include temporal, health, emotional, spiritual, and strengthen their testimony. We have the opportunity to rescue in any way needed - pitch in!
Every sister has the opportunity to be a visiting teacher and have a responsibility to know and care about their sisters. Those we visit should feel comfortable enough to ask for assistance. Caring/loving visiting teachers can help those who are inactive return to the fold.
Reporting your visiting teaching during the month is important for the Relief Society president and the bishop to know where needs are. Call your supervisor. Do not wait for her to call you.
The bishop cannot take care of everyone individually. Visiting teaching is a stewardship.
Visiting teaching blesses us and blesses our ward!
Presidency Message: How Can I Become A More Effective Visiting Teacher?
Jesus Christ blessed individuals during his ministry. Prophets throughout the history of the Church have expounded on the obligation saints have to serve others and told of the blessings all receive from that service. As Relief Society sisters visit those they have been called to serve they should: a) speak words of comfort and peace, b) carry the spirit of love into their homes, c) pray for them, d) be their friend.
As we come to know those we serve we can learn of their needs. Those may include temporal, health, emotional, spiritual, and strengthen their testimony. We have the opportunity to rescue in any way needed - pitch in!
Every sister has the opportunity to be a visiting teacher and have a responsibility to know and care about their sisters. Those we visit should feel comfortable enough to ask for assistance. Caring/loving visiting teachers can help those who are inactive return to the fold.
Reporting your visiting teaching during the month is important for the Relief Society president and the bishop to know where needs are. Call your supervisor. Do not wait for her to call you.
The bishop cannot take care of everyone individually. Visiting teaching is a stewardship.
Visiting teaching blesses us and blesses our ward!
Saturday, November 3, 2012
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Lesson Synopsis 10/28/12
Relief Society, October 28, 2012
The Vision of Prophets regarding Relief Society: Faith, Family, Relief
by Julie B. Beck, recently released Relief Society General President
The Prophet Joseph Smith established Relief Society; he directed its first president to preside in taking care of the poor, administering to their wants, and attending to the various affairs of the institution. He believed the organization should be a select society, separate from all the evils of the world. As social beliefs change we can be assured that the values of Relief Society will remain unchanged.
President Joseph F.Smith said: "You are members of the greatest women's organization in the world, an organization which is a vital part of the kingdom of God on [the} earth and which is so designed and operated that it helps its faithful members to gain eternal life in our Father's kingdom."
Relief Society is not a program. It is an official part of the Lord's church that is divinely ordained of God to teach, strengthen, and inspire sisters in their purpose regarding faith, family and relief. Relief Society teaches self sufficiency and efficiency, strenthens faith, provides service and support to others, and helps educate sisters.
In Daughters in My Kingdom, we read: "As sisters articulate their beliefs by word and deed, they can strengthen each other's faith in Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ. They can help each other prepare to receive all the blessings available in Heavenly Father's plan of happiness.
Relief Society includes doing everything possible to become spiritually and temporally self-reliant. Present Gordon B. Hinckley said, "I am convinced there is no other organization anywhere to match the Relief Society of this Church."
The Vision of Prophets regarding Relief Society: Faith, Family, Relief
by Julie B. Beck, recently released Relief Society General President
The Prophet Joseph Smith established Relief Society; he directed its first president to preside in taking care of the poor, administering to their wants, and attending to the various affairs of the institution. He believed the organization should be a select society, separate from all the evils of the world. As social beliefs change we can be assured that the values of Relief Society will remain unchanged.
President Joseph F.Smith said: "You are members of the greatest women's organization in the world, an organization which is a vital part of the kingdom of God on [the} earth and which is so designed and operated that it helps its faithful members to gain eternal life in our Father's kingdom."
Relief Society is not a program. It is an official part of the Lord's church that is divinely ordained of God to teach, strengthen, and inspire sisters in their purpose regarding faith, family and relief. Relief Society teaches self sufficiency and efficiency, strenthens faith, provides service and support to others, and helps educate sisters.
In Daughters in My Kingdom, we read: "As sisters articulate their beliefs by word and deed, they can strengthen each other's faith in Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ. They can help each other prepare to receive all the blessings available in Heavenly Father's plan of happiness.
Relief Society includes doing everything possible to become spiritually and temporally self-reliant. Present Gordon B. Hinckley said, "I am convinced there is no other organization anywhere to match the Relief Society of this Church."
Monday, October 22, 2012
Lesson Synopsis 10/21/12
Temporal and Spiritual Blessings from the Word of Wisdom
from the life of George Albert Smith
Obedience to the Word of Wisdom brings not only physical health but spiritual blessings as well. In the book of Daniel, we learn because of his obedience to the Lord's law of health in his day, not only was his life preserved, but Daniel also received a great spiritual blessing: "the inspiration of the Almighty."
The Word of Wisdom is loving counsel from our Father, who knows all things. We are given the counsel "not by commandment or constraint, but by revelation for the temporal salvation of all saints in tthe last days." It was "Given for a principle with promise...for the weakest among us."
Heavenly Father said, "My son, these things are not good for you, and if you will avoid them I will give ou the companionship of my Holy Spirit and joy while you live in the world and in the end eternal life."
President Smith believed the Word of Wisdom was given to us not just to increase our health, "but that our faith might be strengthened, that our testimony of the divinity of the mission of our Lord and Master might be increased, that thereby we might be better prepared to return to His presence when our labor here is complete." He rewards those who serve Him. "He has given certain rules and regulations to govern us in this life, and obedience to His requirements insures us His pleasure, and the blessings promised will follow. If we violate the will of the Lord, our faith will wane, for the Spirit will not always strive with us. Observance of the Word of Wisdom will increase our faith and greater knowldege will be ours as a result.
By obeying the Word of Wisdom, we prepare for eternal life. By taking forbidden things into our bodies, we defile the temple of the spirit. When we "give way to weakness of the flesh, we deprive ourselves of opportunities that await us in the future, and cut ourselves off from the blessings that the Lord hath in store for the faithful."
The best way to teach our families to obey the Word of Wisdom is to obey it ourselves. Read the Word of Wisdom in the presence of your families and set the example.
from the life of George Albert Smith
Obedience to the Word of Wisdom brings not only physical health but spiritual blessings as well. In the book of Daniel, we learn because of his obedience to the Lord's law of health in his day, not only was his life preserved, but Daniel also received a great spiritual blessing: "the inspiration of the Almighty."
The Word of Wisdom is loving counsel from our Father, who knows all things. We are given the counsel "not by commandment or constraint, but by revelation for the temporal salvation of all saints in tthe last days." It was "Given for a principle with promise...for the weakest among us."
Heavenly Father said, "My son, these things are not good for you, and if you will avoid them I will give ou the companionship of my Holy Spirit and joy while you live in the world and in the end eternal life."
President Smith believed the Word of Wisdom was given to us not just to increase our health, "but that our faith might be strengthened, that our testimony of the divinity of the mission of our Lord and Master might be increased, that thereby we might be better prepared to return to His presence when our labor here is complete." He rewards those who serve Him. "He has given certain rules and regulations to govern us in this life, and obedience to His requirements insures us His pleasure, and the blessings promised will follow. If we violate the will of the Lord, our faith will wane, for the Spirit will not always strive with us. Observance of the Word of Wisdom will increase our faith and greater knowldege will be ours as a result.
By obeying the Word of Wisdom, we prepare for eternal life. By taking forbidden things into our bodies, we defile the temple of the spirit. When we "give way to weakness of the flesh, we deprive ourselves of opportunities that await us in the future, and cut ourselves off from the blessings that the Lord hath in store for the faithful."
The best way to teach our families to obey the Word of Wisdom is to obey it ourselves. Read the Word of Wisdom in the presence of your families and set the example.
Sunday, October 14, 2012
Bacon Quiche Tart
Bacon Quiche Tart
5 slices bacon
8 oz cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons milk
2 eggs
1/2 c shredded swiss cheese
2 tablespoons chopped green onion
10 oz can refrigerated biscuit dough, flaky style
Preheat oven to 375. Lightly grease 10 muffin cups or ramekins.
Place bacon in skillet. Cook until crisp. Drain, crumble and set aside.
Beat the cream cheese, milk, and eggs in a medium bowl on low speed until smooth. Stir in Swiss cheese and green onions. Separate dough into 10 biscuits. Press into bottoms and sides of each muffin cup, forming 1/4 in rims. Sprinkle half of bacon onto dough lined cups. Spoon 2 tablespoons of cheese mixture into each cup. Bake 20-25 minutes, until filling is set and rims of tarts are golden brown. Sprinkle with remaining bacon and lightly press it into filling. Serve warm.
5 slices bacon
8 oz cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons milk
2 eggs
1/2 c shredded swiss cheese
2 tablespoons chopped green onion
10 oz can refrigerated biscuit dough, flaky style
Preheat oven to 375. Lightly grease 10 muffin cups or ramekins.
Place bacon in skillet. Cook until crisp. Drain, crumble and set aside.
Beat the cream cheese, milk, and eggs in a medium bowl on low speed until smooth. Stir in Swiss cheese and green onions. Separate dough into 10 biscuits. Press into bottoms and sides of each muffin cup, forming 1/4 in rims. Sprinkle half of bacon onto dough lined cups. Spoon 2 tablespoons of cheese mixture into each cup. Bake 20-25 minutes, until filling is set and rims of tarts are golden brown. Sprinkle with remaining bacon and lightly press it into filling. Serve warm.
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