Book Club

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Book club is meeting September 19th at 7:30 pm at Sister Marler's house. They will be reading  Friendly Persuasion by Jessamyn West.

Service in the Church

“We recognize how busy you are. Without a paid professional ministry, the responsibility for administering the Church depends on you consecrated members. We know it is common for members of bishoprics and stake presidencies and many others to render long hours of devoted service. Auxiliary and quorum presidencies are exemplary in their selfless sacrifice. This service and sacrifice extend through the entire membership, to those keeping clerical records, faithful home and visiting teachers, and those teaching classes. We are grateful to those who courageously serve as Scoutmasters and nursery leaders as well. You all have our love and appreciation for what you do and who you are!”

Quentin L. Cook, “In Tune with the Music of Faith,” May 2012 Ensign

 

Keep the Commandments

“All the happiness that has come to me and mine has been the result of trying to keep the commandments of God and of living to be worthy of the blessings that he has promised those who honor him and keep his commandments.

 

If we will follow the advice and counsel that the Lord has given, our pathway will be one of happiness. It will be a pathway, perhaps not of ease and comfort always, but in the end it will terminate in the presence of our Heavenly Father, and glory, immortality and eternal lives will be our portion.”

 

Teachings of Presidents of the Church: George Albert Smith, Chapter 18

 

Faith

“Our faith is conditioned upon our righteous lives. We cannot live improperly and have faith as we should, but if we keep the commandments of the Lord, we can have faith, and it will grow and increase as our righteousness increases.

 If there are any of us who lack faith in this work it is because we have not kept the commandments of God. If there are any who do not know that this is the work of our Father, it is because they have not done their duty. I know as I know that I live that this is the Lord’s work, and that knowledge comes as a result of keeping His commandments.”

Teachings of Presidents of the Church: George Albert Smith, Chapter 17

September Sunday Lesson Schedule

Sept. 2nd : Presidency Message

Sept. 9th: Teachings of George Albert Smith, Chapter 17: The Strengthening Power of Faith, taught by Sister Mann

Sept. 16th: Teachings of George Albert Smith, Chapter 18: Stay on the Lord’s Side of the Line, taught by Sister Remali

Sept. 23rd: May 2012 Ensign,  “In Tune with the Music of Faith,” by Elder Cook, taught by Sister Metheny

Sept. 30th: By Direction of the Bishop

Announcements & Upcoming Events in September

There is a YSA planning meeting/pitch-in Sunday, September 2nd at 6:30 pm at the Franklin Building.

Our Stake Temple Weekend is September 7th and 8th.

Our Relief Society trip to Shipshewana is Friday, September 7th  through Saturday, September 8th. Check-in is at 3 pm on Friday and check out is 11 am Saturday. Last Sunday was the last day to sign up. The cost is $15 per person – payment is due Sunday. Please make checks out to Vickie Farley.

There is a CES Devotional Broadcast at 8 pm on Sunday, September 9th.

The Fourth Annual SA Picnic is Saturday, September 15^th at President Blanc’s residence.

There is a SA Temple Trip Wednesday, September 19th (11:45 am session).

There is a ward campout Friday, September 21st. More details to follow.

The General RS Meeting will be broadcast Saturday, September 29th. We will be viewing it at the Stake Center with light refreshments beforehand. More Details to follow.

Fast Sunday will be Sunday, September 30th due to General Conference the following weekend.