March 2013 Newsletter

Relief Society

Charity Never Faileth

“Relief Society was established by the Lord to organize, teach, and inspire His daughters to prepare for the blessings of eternal life. Our aim is to support the women of the Church in their individual responsibilities by ensuring that every meeting, every lesson, and every activity we undertake helps them increase in faith and personal righteousness, strengthen their families and their homes, and serve the Lord and His children”,  Julie B. Beck

“Inspired Relief Society presidencies and priesthood leaders use Relief Society meetings to fulfill the purposes and work of Relief Society.”, Julie B. Beck

From The Church Handbook of Instruction: 

1st Sundays:  Topics determined by Elders quorum, High Priests group, and Relief Society leaders

2nd and 3rd Sundays:  Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Lorenzo Snow

“The Relief Society and Melchizedek Priesthood use “Teaching of the Presidents of Church: Lorenzo Snow” manual for lessons on the second and third Sundays of each month.  Leaders emphasize the value of Melchizedek Priesthood brethren and Relief Society sisters studying the same talks on the same Sundays.”

4th Sundays:  Teachings for Our Time: talks from the most recent general conference issue of the Ensign chosen by Stake Presidency or Bishopric

5th Sundays:  Topics determined by the bishopric.

Priesthood/Relief Society

 March Lessons

3rd       Presidency Instruction

10th     The Grand Destiny of the Faithful Lorenzo Snow, p. 83

17th     Becoming Perfect Before the Lord:  “A Little Better Day by Day” Lorenzo Snow, p. 93

24th     The Joy of Redeeming the Dead, Elder Richard G. Scott, Ensign, Nov. 2012

31st        Combined Priesthood/Relief Society - Fast Sunday   It’s a Girl! Congratulations to John and Loni Stansfield on the birth of their baby girl born  on February 3rd.  Baby Lorelle  weighed in at 7 lbs 4 oz and 19 inches. HAPPY BIRTHDAY A simple celebration, a gathering of friends; here is wishing you great happiness, a joy that never ends

4th    Kim Patterson

5th    Julie Bushman

31st   Amanda Blackhurst

American Fork North and Central Stakes Women's Conference

AF North & AF Central Stake

Relief Society
Women's Conference

An evening of music

with special guest Hilary Weeks

Thursday, February 28th 

7:00pm

Central Stake Center Chapel

320 N 100 E. 

Light refreshments will be served

*More information about Hilary can be found below

along with a link to one of her songs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyX-I-um5Kk

Hilary Weeks was born in Colorado, and raised in Alaska. Hilary began playing the piano at age eight and wrote her first song at age 14. Her first published song “He Hears Me” was recorded on the 1993 EFY album, and from there Hilary quickly became a favorite in the inspirational music industry. She has released nine solo albums, has been featured on numerous compilation albums, and has been the recipient of numerous awards from the Faith Centered Music Association.

In October 2011, with the latest album Every Step, Hilary became the first Latter Day Saint artist to chart in the top 10 Current Contemporary Christian Albums Billboard list. Every Step also hit 102 on the top 200 Billboard, and was the number one New Artist Album on both the National Indie and Mountain Region charts on its debut week.

Hilary enjoys meeting and performing for women across the country through Deseret Book`s Time Out for Women program. To sing about our Savior Jesus Christ and use music as a means to connect each of us with Him is her passion.

Hilary met her husband Tim when he was serving as a missionary in Alaska and they are the parents of four beautiful daughters. Hilary says her favorite times are those spent with her family. She loves scrapbooking, exercising, and cooking. She loves trying new recipes and hopes to become a great cook someday. Hilary, Tim, and their girls live in Lehi, Utah.

Additional Relief Society Meeting for January 2013

We will be having a fun Preparedness Meeting at 

7:00pm on Tuesday, Jan 22nd in the Young Women's Room

We will be learning how to make a candle in a can, last minute Taco Soup, Chocolate Cake from your food storage, Crash Course in Couponing, and a port-a-john using a 5 gallon bucket and kitty litter! 

You don't want to miss it! 

If you would like a candle, please comment here on the blog so we know how many will need the supplies. 
 There is no cost for the candle.
You'll need to be at the meeting to  put the kit together.

Can't wait to see you there!

Ward Adult Christmas Party on November 30th

 Click on the image to view your invitation

 

Fabulous Friday!!

We're so excited for this activity!  On October 19th, we'll be meeting at 5:00 and crafting together until 9:00!  Of course there will be some munchies for all who come!

Please look through the projects and leave a comment on the classes you're interested in.  This will be your sign up.  Money is due to Lori Potts by October 7th.  If you don't have it to her by then, we won't be able to get your supplies.

Please tell your neighbors!  We're hoping for a great turn out!

xoxo,

Your 24th Ward Relief Society Presidency

Coffee Filter Wreath with Kathy

Who knew that coffee filter wreaths could look so elegant!

We'll provide the filters and the wreath form.

If you'd like to embellish it at the class, please bring your own embellishments.  Please also bring your glue gun if you have one.

This class may take the entire 3 hours.  Please keep that in mind. :)

Cost: 8$

Cards with Christy

I just love all of these cards!  This set of cards comes in a kit all ready for you to make your own.

This class is free!