Yoga is cancelled

Unfortunately, Yoga is cancelled for this week but don't worry, it will be back again next week!

Mid-Week Pick-Me-Up

It's Wednesday, and time for another mid-week pick-me-up!

Today is an awesome quote from Deiter F. Uchtdorf.

"He is your beloved Heavenly Father, who seeks your good, your happiness. He desires with all the love of a perfect & pure Father that you reach your supernal destination. All you have to do is trust your Heavenly Father. Trust Him enough to follow His plan.” --Dieter F. Uchtdorf

Weekly Activity Update

There are no special activities to announce for this week.

However....

Walking group meets Monday-Friday at 9:00am at the Orchard Street building.

Yoga will be happening again this week at 7:30 on Thursday.

It is in the Orchard Street building.

Have a great week everyone!

Suggestion Saturday

Still looking for suggestions for Advertisment Wednesday and the mid-week pick-me-up!

Feel free to comment or to e-mail them to Molly Stark --MollyJoStark@Gmail.com

Upcoming lesson announcement

Upcoming lesson announcement

This Sunday's lesson is on Mosiah 2:17

It will be given by Kelli Dixon and she will be referencing these two talks:

--Call for day of service, pres. Henry B Eyring

--Joy of serving, Elder M. Russell Ballard

See you there!

Thursday Advertising

Thanks to Laura Winder for her suggestion! :)

She suggested this blog for us to check out.

It is a blog showcasing this woman's favorite part of any design project or makeover: The before and afters!

It is a great place to get ideas, get inspired and get some tips and tricks!

betterafter.blogspot.com

Enjoy!

Thursday Exercise class changes

Just a heads up...

If you didn't catch the changes from the previous weekly activity update...

Thursday night will be YOGA instead of Zumba.

7:30 at the Orchard Street Building.

Bring a yoga mat if you have one!

Mid-Week Pick-Me-Up

It's Wednesday, and time for another mid-week pick-me-up!

Still no suggestions from you sisters, so I am posting another personal favorite.

This is probably my all-time favorite video/talk/message. This video actually was a big turning point in my conversion and I listen to it weekly, and it always seems to adjust my perspective about whatever it is in my life that I may be having a hard time with...it also helps when I am feeling angry about something, to calm me down and set me straight about what is important and right.

I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.

Ward Activity Reminder

Hello all!

This is a little reminder to mark your calendars!

September 16th will be the Ward activity/social.

It will be at 6pm

Dinner and dessert provided.

It is going to be a LOT of fun!

There will be more reminders to come, but mark your calendars now!!!

Sunday Lesson Recap

We had a wonderful lesson on Sunday given by Heather Lively on Eternal Marriage. Below is a brief summary of what we discussed:

As we know, in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, husbands and wives can be married for "time and all eternity" through the power of the Priesthood in the Holy Temple.

Marriage is SO important - but it is so much more than even that!

Why is it important to understand that marriage between a man and a woman is ordained of God?

-Understanding the divinity of marriage helps us to love deeper.

-Satan is attacking well..anything that is "ordained of God". When we are aware of what he is attacking, we are better prepared to "fight back".

Four topics from the Gospel Principles Manual were then discussed as a group:

1. Eternal Marriage is essential for Exaltation

Exaltation literally depends on marriage.

- Marriage is not the finish line - we need to continually nourish our covenants to reach exaltation!

- Make your home a heaven on earth - for that is where we want to end up!

-Marriage is the most sacred relationship that exists between a man and a woman. Treat your husbands as such.

2. Eternal Marriage must be performed by proper authority in the Temple

- in D&C 132:19 we learn that when this is done correctly and covenants are kept, our marriage will be in "full force" when we leave this world!

- Kaitlin Goodey shared an experience. Not many members of her family are members of the church. Therefore, when they found out that she was going to be married young, and much more in a place where they wouldn't be able to witness her wedding, they were shocked! Many were troubled, couldn't let it go, and were so worried that Kaitlin's marriage would just end in divorce, as other marriages in her family had. She tried explaining it to them, but they just didn't get it. It wasn't until she explained that THIS -temple marriage by one with authority - was what was going to bind her and her husband together forever that something clicked. This was what was going to help them to stay strong - what was going to help them avoid separating at all costs! After coming to this better understanding, her family found peace in her decision and were okay with things.

3. Benefits of and Eternal Marriage

There are so many...how could we even begin to list them! However they can be divided into 2 categories:

a. Blessings for this life: Eternal perspective, peace in knowing we will be together after this life, understanding

b. Blessings for eternity: to live in the highest degree of the Celestial Kingdom with our spouse. Think about it - it is so much better that way! Who would want to enjoy that alone???

Emily Walker shared an experience of how when she went to a small ghetto in Brazil to visit some teenage girls she taught when she was on her mission, she was able to share with them her feelings of the blessings of eternal marriage, how much she loved her husband, and how those girls, despite their grim life circumstances could rise above it! They just HAD to keep their eyes on the temple! "You just don't even understand how amazing it is" she told them. "You just HAVE to live your life now so that you can be married in the temple". Watching their hopeful faces as they picked out pictures of the temple for themselves to keep as a remembrance was a special opportunity that left a sweet Spirit.

4. We must prepare for an Eternal Marriage!

Preparation for an eternal marriage started much before we entered into the temple with our husbands! And it continues! While our marriage has been performed by proper authority, we only seal those blessings upon us as we live faithfully and keep our covenants throughout our lives.

Also, we can teach our children NOW to understand the importance of the temple! Little Kade Udy, who isn't even yet three, remembers visiting the temple and recognizes pictures that were taken of him while he was there - even though the temple is not in the picture! Even little children can have much understanding.

"If you have a picture of the temple in your kids rooms, they will know where they are going"

May we all live worthy of these amazing blessings of Eternal Marriage

Activity Update

Time for another weekly activity update!

First up, WALKING GROUP!

Walking group will be meeting at the Orchard Street Church Building at 9am.

Second up, PROJECT GROUP!

When: 8:00pm on Thursday August 25th

Where: Orchard Street Church Building

Third, YOGA!

When: 7:30 also on Thursday August 25th

Where: Orchard Street Church Building

*Bring a mat if you have one*

Next up, PLAYGROUP!

The 10am Friday playgroup at the Orchard St. Church building will begin again starting August 26th.

--REMINDER--

The Relief Society Activity is September 6th at 6:30.

It will be held at the Orchard Street Building.

The stake activity is September 9th at 6:00.

It will be at Sunnyside Park

Suggestion Saturday

Still looking for suggestions for the Wednesday mid-week pick-me-up and/or Advertisement Thursday!

Hope everyone has a great weekend!

Upcoming lesson announcement

This Sunday Heather Lively will be giving our lesson.

It will be out of the Gospel Principles manual

Lesson #38 -- Eternal Marriage

See you Sunday!

Advertisement Thursday

So far I have no suggestions for LDS advertisment! Suggestions would be VERY appreciated!

For now, I will go with another blog that I love.

This is just an LDS woman who blogs about life.

Why is she so special?

Her and her husband both survived a horrific plane crash and 80% of her body was burned.

It has obviously drastically changed her life.

She is so inspiring that I went back to the VERY start of her blog, and started from there. Her outlook on life and parenting is INCREDIBLE.

She has a lot of struggles in her life but manages to stay positive and happy and to feel blessed! We could all learn a lot from her.

Her blog is

http://nieniedialogues.blogspot.com/

and you can also watch her "Mormon Message" which is a 9 minute video talking a bit about her life. She's incredible. I urdge you to watch it. You'll want to read her blog :)

Mid-Week Pick-Me-Up

It's Wednesday, and time for another Mid-Week Pick-Me-Up!

I snagged this video from Amanda Ma's facebook!

Thanks Amanda!

It is a quick two minute video from the perspective of a world renowned scientist on how he sees religion.

Sunday Lesson Recap

Families are important to Gods plan. Within a family we have specific responsibilities.

In The Family: A Proclamation to the World its states that “Fathers and mothers are obligated to help one another as equal partners.” This does not mean that we need to share every responsibility equally with our spouse but we can work together to handle responsibilities and treat each other as equals. Parents also have a responsibility to teach their children. In D&C it explains that parents are to teach their children the principles of the gospel, and if they do not the sin will be on the parents and not the children. As parents we can best teach our children by example and with love and respect. It is our responsibility to create an atmosphere of reverence and respect in the home so it can be a place to teach and guide children.

Fathers have specific responsibilities within a family. They are to preside, provide, protect, strive to worthily hold the priesthood, and to hold family prayer and family home evening. While a father may be the head of the household we can gently remind and encourage them to take on these responsibilities.

Mothers are an important part of the family. David O. McKay said that motherhood is the noblest calling. Boyd K. Packer stated that mothers are not only women who bear children but those who foster children born to others, and mother the children of others. Even if we do not have children of our own we can be a mother. A mother has a responsibility to nurture children, teach them, play with them and work with them. Mothers have a responsibility to make the home a place that is pleasant, warm and loving.

Children also have a part in the family. They are to help build a happy home. They should strive to obey the commandments and cooperate with other family members. Children are commanded to honor their parents. Children should learn to work and share in family responsibilities.

The family is a sacred part of gods plan. As we strive to fulfill these responsibilities we will have the blessings of harmony in our families.

Activity Update

Time for another weekly activity update!

First up, RECIPE GROUP!

When: Wednesday, August 17th at 6:30pm

Where: Chelsea Archibald’s Home

            685 NE Terre View Dr, Apt. 301

            (That’s the Thomason Place Apts behind Terre View Apts)

Our Theme this month is Summer Desserts! 

So make sure to bring a yummy dessert and don't forget a copy of the recipe so we can swap!

Chelsea will be showing us how to make homemade Sorbet. 

Yum!!!

Next up, PLAYGROUP!

The 10am Friday playgroup at the Orchard St. Church building will begin again starting August 26th. 

Saturday Suggestions

Happy Saturday, Sisters!

We are trying to update our blog more often, and we need some help from you guys!

We are going to use Saturdays to, weekly, post a blog asking for suggestions of LDS ads or websites or books/magazines that you might enjoy.

Also maybe blogs of crafty LDS woman, thrifty LDS woman, or blogs with LDS woman who have great recipes!

Whatever it might be...you get the drift. Things that other sisters might really enjoy.

Also if you know of any inspirational LDS messages/quotes or videos you could send us those too! :)

You can respond with a comment on the Saturday post, or you can e-mail Molly Stark at MollyJoStark@gmail.com, with any ideas you might have. If you could include the website link, book Title and author, or magazine name and also the reason why you love it, that would be fantastic!

Thanks for your help and for all you do!

Thursday Advertising

We are going to start advertising some of our favorite LDS related websites/books/magainzes or whatever else we might think of, on Thursdays.

We are hoping it will be a great way to promote fellow members and their talents and also to "spread the wealth" of things that you might enjoy, with the other sisters of our ward.

Today I would like to share one of my favorite crafty blogs with you.

Her website is www.crapivemade.com

Her slogan is,

"...sometimes it's amazing, and sometimes it's just crap...".

HAHA!

I would have to say that normally, it is amazing!

This lady is not only talented, but also pretty hilarious.

Enjoy!

*If you have any suggestions of things to advertise for next Thursday, PLEASE leave a comment or e-mail Molly Stark at MollyJoStark@gmail.com. Thanks!*

Wednesday Pick-Me-Up

It's Wednesday, and time for a mid-week pick-me-up!

Today I have decided to share a quote from Thomas S. Monson, that I love.

It really can be applied to every aspect of your life.

Enjoy!

"If we are to fulfill our destiny and return to live with our Father in Heaven, we must keep His commandments and pattern our lives after the Savior. By so doing, we will not only achieve our goal of eternal life, but we will also leave the world richer and better than it would have been had we not lived and performed our duties" -Thomas S. Monson

Weekly Activity Update

There are no activities to announce this week.

Project Group has been moved to the 25th of August.

Hope everyone has a fantastic week!