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Riverton 1^st Ward Relief Society Update

October 13, 2013

Conducting: Lori Olsen

Opening Hymn: “Praise to the Man ” p. 27

Opening Prayer: Natalie Cook

Lesson: 17 & 18 Priesthood-“For the Salvation of the Human Family” Judy Lloyd

“Church Leadership & Selfless Service”

Closing Hymn: “Sweet Is the Work” p. 147

Closing Prayer: Joan Gust

* Bright Spot *

“In the kingdom, the greater our responsibilities, the greater is our need to see ourselves as servants.”

– Spencer W. Kimball

ANNOUNCEMENTS

October 16 Photos by Ashley @ the Church (7-9pm) Ashley is a YW in our ward and has the calling of 'Ward Photographer' Please come support her and enjoy getting your photo taken by her!

October 17-18 ----LDS Tech Conference

October 26 Stake FAMILY HISTORY EXPO 9am-12:30

OUR SISTERS

Please keep Sister Cyndi Gagon in your thoughts and prayers - she has just returned home after having had heart surgery - where she received a stent in her LED artery.

Congratulations to Erin & Evan Johnson on the surprise arrival of a healthy baby boy ! 4 1/2 lbs 18" - 2 months early! Mommy and baby are both beautiful & doing marvelous!

Thanks to everyone who helped with the luncheon for Sister Ada Burrows funeral. Our prayers remain with Sister Alisa Madill and her family.

RS Reading Together

D & C 129-132 (Week 40)

Upcoming Lessons

October 20 - #19 – Missionary Work:

“To Reach Every Human Heart” – Christi Hydrick

October 27 – TFOT – “Redemption” –

Elder D. Todd Christofferson by Connie Curran

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General Conference Broadcast Oct. 5-6

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5th Sunday (Fast Sunday)

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Riverton 1^st Ward Relief Society Update

September 22, 2013

Conducting: Joan Gust

Opening Hymn: “The Lord Is My Light ” P. 89

Opening Prayer:

Lesson: TFOT “Lord, I Believe” Taught by: Connie Curran

Elder Jeffrey R. Holland

Closing Hymn: “I Believe in Christ” P. 134

Closing Prayer:

*Bright Spot *

“He knows your sacrifices and your sorrows. He hears your prayers. His peace and rest will be yours as you continue to wait upon Him in FAITH.”

- Elder Robert D Hales

ANNOUNCEMENTS

September 28th: General Relief Society Meeting 6pm broadcast (see lds.org for more info :)

Come and join us at the Riverton Stake Center

Dinner at 5:00 p.m., Broadcast at 6:00 p.m.

*If you'd like to bring a crock pot soup or salad, sign-ups are going around in RS, YW, and Primary.

*Also Stake Blood Drive sign-ups are going around for the Red Cross

September 29th-Next Sunday - will be FAST Sunday

October 5&6: General Conference

OUR SISTERS

FREE Family/or Individual Photo Sittings: Taken by our Ward Photographer! Look for sign-ups going around in RS, YW, & Primary:)

Please keep Beverly Silcox in your thoughts and prayers as well as Fay Stradley and Ada Burrows and their families - you can also watch for a sign-up for visits; for those of you interested in visiting or helping any of these sweet sisters as the need arises.

RS Reading Together

D & C 122-123 (Week 37)

Upcoming Lessons

September 29 – Bishop

October 6 – GENERAL CONFERENCE

October 13 - #17 – Priesthood –

“For the Salvation of the Human Family” – Judy Lloyd

October 20 - #19 – Missionary Work:

“To Reach Every Human Heart” – Christi Hydrick

October 27 – TFOT – “Redemption” –

Elder D. Todd Christofferson by Connie Curran

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~Sept 14 & 15 Stake Conference~
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Riverton 1^st Ward Relief Society Update

September 8, 2013

Conducting: Joan Gust

Opening Hymn: “Count Your Blessings " p. 241

Opening Prayer: Heather Cochrane

Lesson: Presidency Instruction Lori Olsen

Closing Hymn: “Because I Have Been Given Much” p. 219

Closing Prayer: Dee Maynard

*Bright Spot *

"We can lift ourselves, and others as well, when we refuse to remain

in the realm of negative thought and cultivate within our hearts an attitude of gratitude. If ingratitude be numbered among the serious

sins, then gratitude takes its place among the noblest of virtues" - Thomas S. Monson

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Sept. 8th: Elder Nelson CES fireside broadcast 6pm live on lds.org! (For YA 18-30 married or single)

Sept. 9: Register for RootsTech 2014 to get early bird pricing (see RS1st.blogspot.com for more details)

Sept. 10th: Stake Temple night is THIS TUESDAY, Sept 10th at 8:30pm! Hope to see you all there!

Reminder: Stake Conference is next week 10 am at the Stake Center

September 28: General Relief Society Meeting 6pm broadcast - see lds.org for more info :)

OUR SISTERS

Sister Jamie Child and Sister Niki Kearns have had a very busy week preparing for their son’s weddings (on the SAME day Sept 5th) in the Salt Lake Temple :) What a perfect day it was for both families!! Congratulations to Brandon and his new bride MaKenzie and Jordan and his wife Hanna!! We love you BOTH!!

Please keep Beverly Silcox in your thoughts and prayers as well as Fay Stradley and Ada Burrows and their families, as they continue to be the marvelous women that they are while working through health issues. WE LOVE YOU ALL VERY MUCH!!!

RS Reading Together

D & C 115-120 (Week 35)

Upcoming Lessons

September 15 – STAKE CONFERENCE

September 22 – TFOT – “Lord, I Believe”

Elder Jeffrey R. Holland by Connie Curran

September 29 - Bishopric

Riverton 1^st Ward Relief Society Update

August 25, 2013

Conducting: Cindy Denos

Opening Hymn: “ Teach Me To Walk” P. 117

Opening Prayer: Betty Thurston

Lesson: TFOT “The Hope of God’s Light” ~Pres. Dieter F. Uchtdorf

Instructor: Connie Curran

Closing Hymn: “True To The Faith” P. 254

Closing Prayer: Barbara Fahrner

*Bright Spot *

That which is of God is light; and he that receiveth light, and continueth in God, receiveth more light; and that light groweth brighter and brighter until the perfect day. ~D & C 50:24

ANNOUNCEMENTS

“Neighborhood/Ward Party Picnic”  ---A Big Thank You to the RS Meeting Committee for their hard work and efforts that made the party such a smooth success & to everyone who

helped and attended the picnic! If you made a salad or dessert, we would LOVE to have your recipe!! We will be compiling the recipes for ALL to enjoy :)

BYU Education Week --- Aug. 19-23! --- We hope all who attended

Education Week came away edified and uplifted

with a renewed spirit and renewed dedication to the Lord’s work.

Please comment- leave a quick quote or favorite moment, or a new idea....? anything special you learned during Education Week on our RS blog ~ we all benefit so greatly from the great teaching and learning that goes on during Education Week!

The Stake volleyball season will begin Thursday, September 5. The Stake will be sending around sign up sheets for those of you that are interested.

OUR SISTERS

Fay Stradley & Ada Burrows haven't been feeling well this past week - please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

RS Reading Together

D & C 108-109 (Week 33)

Upcoming Lessons

September 1 – “That We May Become One” – Judy Lloyd

September 8 – Presidency Instruction – Lori Olsen

September 15 – STAKE CONFERENCE

September 22 – TFOT – “Lord, I Believe” – Elder Jeffrey R. Holland by Connie Curran

September 29 - 5th Sunday Lesson - Bishopric

Riverton 1^st Ward Relief Society Update

August 18, 2013

Conducting: Cindy Denos

Opening Hymn: “ Sweet Is the Work” p. 147

Opening Prayer: Candice Nate

Lesson: #15 “Faithful, Energetic Service in the Kingdom of God”

Instructor ~Christi Hydrick

Closing Hymn: “Because I Have Been Given Much" p. 219

Closing Prayer: Judy Lloyd

*Bright Spot *

"Reach out to help one another. All of us need help from time to time. We need encouragement. We need friends who will stand by us through thick and thin. I ask each of you to be that kind of a friend." ~ Pres. Gordon B.Hinckley

ANNOUNCEMENTS

AUGUST 20 - this TUESDAY 6:30 p.m.

“Neighborhood/Ward Party Picnic”  to be held at the Riverton Park Pavillion!

Invite ALL your neighbors and come enjoy being together!

BYU Education Week is Aug. 19-23! (See our RS Blog for a quick link to Education Week Info)

August Birthdays

1 Jamie Sundquist 2 Penny Couchman 3 Kolett Johnson

3 Laura Neerings 7 Stephanie Kone 7 Rachel Butler

7 Deanne Curtis 9 Marilyn Hardy 10 Jacquelyn Jacobson

11 Mindy Day 11 Alesha Forman 14 Jill Salter

16 Shelley Schmidt 17 Cathy Sanderson 28 Sherri Zirker

29 Linda Cannon 29 Chelsea Bell

OUR SISTERS

~Thank you to those of you who brought in a meal to M’Kenzie Tillotson & her family, she has a beautiful baby boy, weighing in at 6lbs. 7 ozs. & 20" long- congratulations to the Tillotson Family!

~Jared Higbee- Diane and Dennis Higbee's son was married yesterday - our love goes out to the Higbee family.

RS Reading Together

D & C 106-107 (Week 32)

RS Blog

RS1st.blogspot.com

Upcoming Lessons

August 25 – TFOT – “The Hope of God’s Light” – Pres. Dieter F. Uchtdorf – Connie Curran

September 1 – Presidency Instruction – Lori Olsen

September 8 – “That We May Become One” – Judy Lloyd

September 15 – STAKE CONFERENCE

Riverton 1st Ward Relief Society Update

August 11, 2013

Conducting: Cindy Denos

Opening Hymn: “Put Your Shoulder To The Wheel P. 252

Opening Prayer: Celia Newbold

Lesson: #14 “With God All Things Are Possible” Judy Lloyd

Closing Hymn: “Sweet is the Peace the Gospel Brings” P. 14

Closing Prayer: Susan Lewis

Bright Spot

Yes, “weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.” Then, in the dawn of our increased faith and understanding, we arise and choose to wait upon the Lord, saying, “Thy will be done.” - Robert D. Hales

ANNOUNCEMENTS

“The Music Man”
The stake is sponsoring this event to strengthen and extend the spirit of fellowship and brotherhood in our community. We welcome all residents of our neighborhoods to participate in or attend this event.  Please invite and encourage all of your neighbors and friends to join us. This will be fun!

         All who want to participate in the production—both on stage and off—should attend the ‘Cast and Crew Call’ events on August 13th  between 6:00 and 9:00 PM in the nursery room of the stake center.

o   All participants will be asked to complete an information sheet to facilitate the determination of your individual role / assignment based upon our needs, your experience, and your interest.

There is a place for everyone who wants to participate!

o   You may bring a personal resume or bio sheet and head shot if you have them.

o   Singers and actors will be asked to audition. Be prepared to sing a few measures of an up-beat song. A pianist will be present or you may bring your own minus track. You may be asked to read a brief monologue, which we will provide.

o   All teenage participants are asked to attend a brief dance workshop at 8:30 pm in the cultural hall. (Be ready to dance.)

AUGUST 20th --- 6:30 p.m.

“Neighborhood Party” to be held at the Riverton Park! Invite ALL your neighbors and come enjoy being together! (Visiting Teachers - make sure to pick up flyers on Sunday from church to give to those you teach & your neighbors for a personal invite!)

BYU   Education Week is Aug. 19-23! Register before Aug 12th to have your name badge sent to you. Early bird pricing available until Aug 17. (After the 12th you will need to pick up your name badge at BYU-see our RS Blog for a quick link to BYU Education Registration)

The Stake volleyball season will begin Thursday, September 5.The Stake will be sending around sign up sheets & in preparation for the volleyball season, has informed us of a volleyball clinic with the University of Utah women's volleyball team on Saturday August 17, from 11-2pm at the U of U's Crimson Court. It is a skills clinic with autograph and photo sessions with team players at the end. It is for players, parents, and coaches. It is hosted by Utah Area sports. It is open to everyone and free.

OUR SISTERS

Emi Exeter’s Wedding is this week (Aug. 15th in the Salt Lake Temple) :) Congratulations to Emi and Kerry and the Exeter family!

Fay Stradley is hoping to come home this month - she has been recovering from a fall 7 months ago where she fractured a bone in her back. (Fay is 93 years YOUNG! and now with the death of Betty Silcox, the oldest member in our ward...but you would NEVER guess it! :) Please sign up or let Sis Gust know if you can volunteer to visit with or help Fay with a meal in the afternoon -we will put you on the list and contact you to arrange the schedule when Fay comes home.

Thank you to all who attended Sister Ada Burrows 90th birthday open house last Sunday. She enjoyed seeing and visiting with everyone!

RS Reading Together

D & C 104-105 (Week 31)

Upcoming Lessons

August 18 - #15 “Faithful, Energetic Service in the Kingdom of God – Christi Hydrick

  August 25 – TFOT – “The Hope of God’s Light” – Pres. Dieter F. Uchtdorf – Connie Curran

Riverton 1st Ward Relief Society Update

August 4, 2013

Conducting: Cindy Denos

Opening Hymn: “There is Sunshine In My Soul Today” P. 227

Opening Prayer: Natalie Cook

Lesson: Presidency Instruction Joan Gust

Closing Hymn: “Count Your Blessings” P. 241

Closing Prayer:

* Bright Spot *

A grateful heart … comes through expressing gratitude to our Heavenly Father for His blessings and to those around us for all that they bring into our lives. Pres. Thomas S. Monso

ANNOUNCEMENTS

AUGUST 20th --- 6:30 p.m.

“Neighborhood Party” to be held at the Riverton Park! Invite ALL your neighbors and come enjoy being together! (Visiting Teachers - make sure to pick up flyers on Sunday from church to give to those you teach & your neighbors for a personal invite!)

Quick Links on RS Blog

Go To familysearch.org to see what’s NEW! You can now add photos and stories easily!! & there is a NEW oral family history room for recording YOUR family histories!

(See rs1st.blogspot.com for a quick link)

This Summer’s FREE Concerts @Temple Square are also posted online on our RS blog! Check it out for FHE

Online Registration for BYU Education week is now open - Education Week is Aug. 19-23 this year.

Indexing Help

THANK YOU to the following sisters for helping to complete more than 20,000 names!! (21,282!)

Gayla Colby, Ricki Klingler, Linda Cannon, Amanda Loveland, Barbara Fahrner, Jana Wendel, Sherry Devenberg, Clo Dillman, Julie Nielson, Jamie Hildreth, Jeanette Clark, Allis Potter, Gail Rollo, Kelene Rowley, Lisa LIghten, Joan Gust, Kerry Exeter, Terri Gehreke, Judy Higley and Mindy Day!

We are more that ⅔ rds of the way to our goal of 30,000 names as a RS!!

Together our ward has completed 26,042 names -Our ward goal is 150,000 names by the end of this year!

Lots of great work still to do! Now is the time to start :)

Stake Goal this year 1 million names

OUR SISTERS

Sister Suzette Ferguson Wagaman was in an auto accident on Monday. She is recovering well, but please keep her in your thoughts and prayers - a special thank you to those of you that brought dinner in to the family!

Fay Stradley is hoping to come home this month! Please sign up or let Sis Gust know if you can volunteer to visit with or help Fay in the afternoon -we will put you on the list to be contacted as soon as Fay comes home to arrange the schedule.

Judy we are so glad that you are doing so well after your auto accident, as well as Nancy Carter after her fall! We love you both very much!

Please keep Sister Ada Burrows (Alisa Madill’s mom) & the Madill family in your thoughts and prayers as Sister Burrows has just been diagnosed with leukemia and may only be with us for a few months. Alisa will be holding her mom’s 90th birthday open house TODAY, August 4 from 3 to 6 at the Madill home at 13432 S. 1300 W. Everyone is invited.

RS Reading Together

D & C 102-103 (Week 30)

Upcoming Lessons

August 11 - #14 “With God All Things Are Possible” – Judy Lloyd

August 18 - #15 “Faithful, Energetic Service in the Kingdom of God – Christi Hydrick

August 25 – TFOT – “The Hope of God’s Light” – Pres. Dieter F. Uchtdorf – Connie Curran

Riverton 1^st Ward Relief Society Update

July 28, 2013

Conducting: Lori Olsen

Opening Hymn:

Opening Prayer:

Lesson: TFOT “Obedience Brings Blessings” Connie Curran Pres. Thomas S. Monson

Closing Hymn:

Closing Prayer: Lela Workman

Bright Spot *

"When obedience ceases to be an irritant and becomes our quest, in that moment God will endow us with power." Ezra Taft Benson

ANNOUNCEMENTS

AUGUST 20^{th ---} 6:30 p.m.

Plan to attend our “Neighborhood Party” to be held at the Riverton Park! Invite ALL your neighbors and come enjoy being together! (Visiting Teachers - make sure to pick up flyers on Sunday from church to give to those you teach & your neighbors for a personal invite!)

Quick Links on RS Blog

Go To familysearch.org to see what’s NEW! You can now add photos and stories easily!! & there is a NEW oral family history room for recording family histories!

(See rs1st.blogspot.com for a quick link)

This Summer’s FREE Concerts @Temple Square are also posted online on our RS blog! Check it out for FHE

Online Registration for BYU Education week is now open - Education Week is Aug. 19-23 this year.

July Birthday

28 – Lela Workman

August Birthdays

1 - Jamie Sundquist 2 – Penny Couchman 3 - Kolett Johnson

3 – Laura Neerings 7 – Stephanie Kone 7 – Rachel Butler

9 – Marilyn Hardy 10 – Jacquelyn Jacobson 11 – Mindy Day

11 – Alesha Forman 14 – Jill Salter 16 – Shelley Schmidt

17 – Cathy Sanderson 28 – Sherri Zirker 29 – Linda Cannon

29 – Chelsea Bell

OUR SISTERS

Please keep Sister Ada Burrows (Alisa Madill’s mom) & the Madill family in your thoughts and prayers as Sister Burrows has just been diagnosed with leukemia and may only be with us for a few months. Alisa will be holding her mom’s 90^th birthday open house early on August 4 from 3 to 6 at the Madill home at 13432 S. 1300 W. Everyone is invited.

RS Reading Together

D & C 98-101 (Week 29)

Upcoming Lessons

August 4 – Presidency Instruction – Joan Gust

August 11 - #14 “With God All Things Are Possible” – Judy Lloyd

August 18 - #15 “Faithful, Energetic Service in the Kingdom of God – Christi Hydrick

August 25 – TFOT – “The Hope of God’s Light” – Pres. Dieter F. Uchtdorf – Connie Curran

Riverton 1st Ward Relief Society Update

July 21, 2013

Conducting: Lori Olsen

Opening Hymn:

Opening Prayer: Ellen Ford

Lesson: #13 “Relief Society: True Charity Lauren Nielson

And Pure Religion”

Closing Hymn:

Closing Prayer: Amanda Loveland

Bright Spot

"We need to walk more resolutely and more charitably the path that Jesus has shown. We need to 'pause to help and lift another' and surely we will find 'strength beyond [our] own.' If we would do more to learn 'the healer's art,' there would be untold chances to use it, to touch the 'wounded and the weary' and show to all 'a gentle[r] heart'"

- Howard W. Hunter

ANNOUNCEMENTS

August 20th 6:30pm–Plan to attend our neighborhood party to be held at the Riverton Park! Invite ALL your neighbors and come enjoy being together! (Visiting Teachers - make sure to pick up flyers on Sunday from church to give to those you teach & your neighbors for a personal invite!)

Quick Links on RS Blog

Go To familysearch.org to see what’s NEW! You can now add photos and stories easily & there is a NEW oral family history room for recording personal histories!! (See rs1st.blogspot.com for a quick link)

This Summer’s FREE Concerts @Temple Square are also posted online on our RS blog! Check it out for FHE

Online Registration for BYU Education week is now open - Education Week is Aug. 19-23 this year

OUR SISTERS

Congratulations to Rachael Butler and her family on the arrival of their sweet baby boy! He was born July 11th and weighed 6lbs 11oz.

Whitney Ford just received her mission call! She will be going to Guadalajara Mexico and will report to the MTC on November 13th! We are so excited for you Whit!!

RS Reading Together

D & C 98-100 (Week 28)
RS Blog

RS1st.blogspot.com

Upcoming Lessons

July 28 – TFOT –“Obedience Brings Blessings”

– Pres. Thomas S. Monson by Connie Curran

President	1st Counselor	2nd Counselor	Secretary	Asst. Secretary
Joan Gust	Cindy Denos	Lori Olsen	RaNae Colby	Helen Adkins

Riverton 1st Ward Relief Society Update

July 14, 2013

Conducting: Lori Olsen

Opening Hymn: TBA

Opening Prayer: Sarah Neddo

Lesson: #12 “Tithing, a Law for

Our Protection and Advancement” Judy Lloyd

Closing Hymn: TBA

Closing Prayer: Susan Lewis

Bright Spot

"One of the great blessings of tithing is confidence in what the future holds. Whatever our circumstances may be, things will work out for the best. As we keep our promises, He will keep His. A feeling of peace is one of the great blessings of paying a full tithe".

- President Henry B. Eyring

ANNOUNCEMENTS

NEW July 19th - Gathering at the Neddo's Neighborhood July 19th for hamburgers & fun (contact the Elders Quorum or High Priest Group leader for more information - Bro Neddo or Bro Higley) 13811 Glen Laurel Circle - everyone’s invited!

Quick Links on RS Blog

Go To familysearch.org to see what’s NEW! You can now add photos and stories easily!! (See rs1st.blogspot.com for a quick link)

This Summer’s FREE Concerts @Temple Square are also posted online on our RS blog! Check it out for FHE

Online Registration for BYU Education week is now open - Education Week is Aug. 19-23 this year

Our Sisters

Please continue keep Christi Hydrick in your thoughts and prayers - as she finishes recovering after undergoing Nissen surgery to repair a hiatal hernia. We love you Christi and pray for your recovery so you can jump right back into all the things that you love!

We truly appreciate Sister Terri Gehrke for organizing and printing all of the sister’s “TIPS and TRICKS” so that we may all benefit from them-And thanks to all of you for SHARING your TIPS!

RS Reading Together

D & C 94-97 (Week 27)

Upcoming Lessons

July 21 – Lesson #13 – “Relief Society: True Charity and

Pure Religion – Christi Hydrick

July 28 – TFOT –“Obedience Brings Blessings”

– Pres. Thomas S. Monson by Connie Curran

Riverton 1st Ward

Relief Society Update

July 7, 2013

Conducting: Lori Olsen

Opening Hymn:

Opening Prayer: Kerry Exeter

Lesson: “Presidency Instruction” Cindy Denos

Closing Hymn:

Closing Prayer: Jeanette Clark

Bright Spot

I reverence the Constitution of the United States as a sacred document. To me its words are akin to the revelations of God, for God has placed His stamp of approval on the Constitution of this land [D&C 101:76–80].

I testify that the God of Heaven sent some of His choicest spirits to lay

the foundation of this government, and He has sent other choice spirits —

even you who read my words — to preserve it.

- Pres. Ezra Taft Benson

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Quick Links on RS Blog

Go To familysearch.org to see what’s NEW! You can now add photos and stories easily!! (See rs1st.blogspot.com for a quick link)

This Summer’s FREE Concerts @Temple Square are also posted online on our RS blog! Check it out for FHE

Online Registration for BYU Education week is now open - Education Week is Aug. 19-23 this year

OUR SISTERS

Thanks to those who helped with the funeral services and luncheon for Betty Silcox.

Congratulations to Lori Nicosia and her family on the birth of their sweet baby boy Tyson 8lbs 10 oz. !

RS Reading Together

D & C 9 (Week 6)

Upcoming Lessons

July 14 – Lesson # 12 – “Tithing, a Law for Our Protection

and Advancement” – Judy Lloyd

July 21 – Lesson #13 – “Relief Society: True Charity and

Pure Religion – Christi Hydrick

July 28 – TFOT –“Obedience Brings Blessings”

– Pres. Thomas S. Monson by Connie Curran

Riverton 1st Ward

Relief Society Update

June 23, 2013

Conducting: Joan Gust

Opening Song: “Home Can Be a Heaven on Earth” p. 298

Opening Prayer: Terri Gehrke

Lesson: TFOT “For Peace at Home” Connie Curran

By Elder Richard G. Scott

Closing Hymn: “Love At Home” p. 318

Closing Prayer: Natalie Cook

Bright Spot

Regardless of your circumstances,

you can center your home and your life on the Lord Jesus Christ,

for He is the source of true peace in this life.”

- Richard G. Scott

ANNOUNCEMENTS

June 23rd World Wide Training “The Work of Salvation” Missionary Broadcast at the Stake Center @ 4pm

Go To familysearch.org to see what’s NEW! You can now add photo’s and stories easily!!

RS Act'TIP'ity!

On behalf of the Activity Committee, we would like to thank YOU sisters for sharing TIPS that make life a little easier or more enjoyable for ALL of our sisters.

We can’t wait to try them!

Thanks to the committee and everyone who helped make our Act”TIP”ity Wednesday night a success! The indexing demonstration and the sharing of information was very helpful to get some of us newcomers started on our indexing goal. Be sure to pick up a copy of the delicious S’mores Recipes that were enjoyed at the activity.

A booklet of the TIPS that were submitted will soon be available!

OUR SISTERS

Please keep Christi Hydrick in your thoughts and prayers - she is recovering after undergoing Nissen surgery on Friday to repair a hiatus hernia. We love you Christi and hope you have a quick and full recovery so you can jump right back into all the things that you love!

Betty is staying at Rocky Mountain Care Center as she recovers from heart valve surgery (East of Riverton Hospital on the South side) for those that would like to pay her a visit. She is in room 231.

RS Reading Together

D & C 88 (Week 24)

Upcoming Lessons

June 30 – Bishop

July 7 – Presidency Instruction – Cindy Denos

July 14 – Lesson # 12 – “Tithing, a Law for Our Protection

and Advancement” – Judy Lloyd

July 21 – Lesson #13 – “Relief Society: True Charity and

Pure Religion – Christi Hydrick

July 28 – TFOT –“Obedience Brings Blessings”

– Pres. Thomas S. Monson by Connie Curran

Riverton 1st Ward

Relief Society Update

June 23, 2013

Conducting: Joan Gust

Opening Song: “Home Can Be a Heaven on Earth” p. 298

Opening Prayer: Terri Gehrke

Lesson: TFOT “For Peace at Home” Connie Curran

By Elder Richard G. Scott

Closing Hymn: “Love At Home” p. 318

Closing Prayer: Natalie Cook

Bright Spot

Regardless of your circumstances,

you can center your home and your life on the Lord Jesus Christ,

for He is the source of true peace in this life.”

- Richard G. Scott

ANNOUNCEMENTS

June 23rd World Wide Training “The Work of Salvation” Missionary Broadcast at the Stake Center @ 4pm

Go To familysearch.org to see what’s NEW! You can now add photo’s and stories easily!!

RS Act'TIP'ity!

On behalf of the Activity Committee, we would like to thank YOU sisters for sharing TIPS that make life a little easier or more enjoyable for ALL of our sisters.

We can’t wait to try them!

A booklet of the TIPS that were submitted will soon be available!

OUR SISTERS

Betty is staying at Rocky Mountain Care Center as she recovers from heart valve surgery (East of Riverton Hospital on the South side) for those that would like to pay her a visit. She is in room 231.

RS Reading Together

D & C 88 (Week 24)

RS Blog

RS1st.blogspot.com

President	1st Counselor	2nd Counselor	Secretary	Asst. Secretary
Joan Gust	Cindy Denos	Lori Olsen	RaNae Colby	Helen Adkins

Upcoming Lessons

June 30 – Bishop

July 7 – Presidency Instruction – Cindy Denos

July 14 – Lesson # 12 – “Tithing, a Law for Our Protection

and Advancement” – Judy Lloyd

July 21 – Lesson #13 – “Relief Society: True Charity and

Pure Religion – Christi Hydrick

July 28 – TFOT –“Obedience Brings Blessings”

– Pres. Thomas S. Monson by Connie Curran

Riverton 1st Ward Relief Society Update

May 19, 2013

Conducting Joan Gust

Opening Song

Opening Prayer Christi Hydrick

Lesson #9 “Sacred Family Relationships” Judy Lloyd

Closing Hymn

Closing Prayer Natalie Cook

♪ Bright Spot ♪

“…The greatest work you will ever do will be done within the walls

of your own home.

~President Harold B. Lee

Announcements

Ward temple night – Friday, May 24th – Dinner in the temple cafeteria at 6:30 p.m. ($8.75 per person) Session at 7:20. (40 people needed to sign-up) Hope to see you there!

June 19th (3rd Wed.)@ 7pm will be our NEXT RS ACTIVITY! Mark your calendars ladies, this will be a FUN NIGHT!

Reminder: Indexing goal for our Relief Society - 30,000 names from bishopric and stake to help our stake reach the goal of 1 Million Names!!

Our Sisters

Betty Silcox’s surgery on Friday went really well! Thank you for your love, thoughts and prayers on her behalf.

Congratulations to Jana Wendel and her family on the new addition to their family as her daughter Janessa was married in the Oquirrh Mountain Temple last week!

Thank you to all of you that brought in a meal to Amy Banks - we are so excited for her as she now begins to raise her twin girls!

RS Reading Together

D & C 70-75 (Week 19)

Upcoming Lessons

May 26 – “These Things I Know” – Pres. Boyd K. Packer by Connie Curran

June 2 – Presidency Instruction – Lori Olsen

June 9 - #10 “Come into the Temples” – Judy Lloyd

June 16 - #11 “I Seek Not Mine Own Will, but the Will of the Father” – Christi Hydrick

June 23 – TFOT – “For Peace at Home” – Elder Richard G. Scott – Connie Curran

June 30 - Bishop

Riverton 1^st Ward Relief Society Update

May 12, 2013

Conducting Joan Gust

Opening Song Love At Home p. 294

Opening Prayer Sarah Neddo

Lesson #8 “Search Me, O God, and Know My Heart” Christy Hydrick

Closing Hymn Love Is Spoken Here CSB 190

Closing Prayer Lori Olsen

* Bright Spot *

The bedrock of character is integrity. Worthy character will strengthen your capacity to recognize the direction of the Spirit and to be obedient to it. – Richard G. Scott

Our Sisters

On May 8th Amy & Nick welcomed two beautiful little girls, Lillian Donna and Zoey Rose. Both babies were 5 lbs 5oz and healthy! The babies and momma are doing well and expected to be home today!

Suzette's surgery to remove her brain aneurysm went very well and she is in good spirits! They are very grateful for your prayers on her behalf and grateful for the temple prayer roll &the miracles it creates! Thank you to those of you that brought in meals to the kids!

Announcements

Ward Temple Night is Friday, May 24th - Dinner will be in the temple cafeteria @ 6:30pm ($8.75 per person) Session at 7:20pm. Hope to see you there. Sign up in RS, YW,

& Primary for the dinner - or RSVP to Trisha Nesbit.

Reminder: Indexing goal for our RS - 30,000 names- to help our Stake reach the goal of 1 million names!

Riverton Stake Blood Drive - Saturday May 18 from 10am-3pm

RS Reading Together

D & C 65-69 (Week 18)

Upcoming Lessons

May 19 – Lesson #9 – Sacred Family Relationships – Judy Lloyd

May 26 – “These Things I Know” – Pres. Boyd K. Packer by Connie Curran

Riverton 1st Ward Relief Society Update

May 5, 2013

* Bright Spot *

The gospel calls to us to stretch ourselves, to embrace our talents, to concentrate on our strengths, to be productive, to be creative, to reach our full potential.

- Marjorie Pay Hinckley

Announcements

Our Stake’s scheduled dry pack canning date is this Friday May 10 from 11:00 until 3:00

The Utah Coalition Against Pornography Annual Conference – Sat., May 18, 2013, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Little America Hotel 500 S. Main, SLC. The purpose of the conference is to provide information and resources to help safeguard children and families from pornography.

Stake Cultural Event Production “The Music Man” - There is a need for volunteers for set designers & builders, light & sound technicians, costumers & seamstresses, stage & prop assistants, choreographers, acting & vocal coaches/captains, program & publicity writers, printers & house managers, greeters, orchestra members, actors, singers, dancers, & enthusiastic audience members.

Our Sisters

For those of you wo were able to attend Women's Conference, we hope you had an uplifting experience. Conference was very inspiring as always. Sister Shelby Box gave a fantastic talk. She is one of those people who "leave footprints in our hearts that last forever"!

Please keep Suzette Wagamon/Ferguson in your thoughts and prayers. She will be having the second surgery to remove the final brain aneurysms on Monday. Anyone interested in signing up for meals to go into the home can get in touch with Lela Workman or signup in RS, YW, or Primary today.

Betty Thurston is doing well. Thank you for your thoughts and prayers on her behalf.

We would also like to welcome Sister Melissa Morris into the ward!

Sisters, be sure to check our blog for recipes that have been posted by request.

RS Reading Together

D & C 63-64 (Week 17 )

Upcoming Lessons

May 12 – Lesson #8 “Search Me, O God, and Know My Heart” – Christy Hydrick

May – 19 – Lesson #9 – Sacred Family Relationships – Judy Lloyd

Riverton 1^st Ward Relief Society Update

April 21, 2013

Conducting Cindy Denos

Opening Song True to the Faith p. 254

Opening Prayer Val Stone

Lesson #7 Faithfulness in Times of Trial: Chrisi Hydrick

“From the Shadows into the Glorious Sunshine”

Closing Hymn Lord We Ask Thee p. 153

Closing Prayer Judy Lloyd

Bright Spot
For after much tribulation come the blessings.

Wherefore the day cometh that ye shall be crowned with much glory; The hour is not yet, but is nigh at hand.

~D&C 58:4

Announcements

April 22-26 Stake DI Drive

Stake Cultural Event Production “The Music Man” - production calls and audition calls will be announced later. There is a need for volunteers for set designers & builders, light & sound technicians, costumers & seamstresses, stage & prop assistants, choreographers, acting & vocal coaches/captains, program & publicity writers, printers & house managers, greeters, orchestra members, actors, singers, dancers, & enthusiastic audience members.

Riverton Stake Dodge Ball – April 4 – May 30 (Thursdays)

Primary age – Ranch Bldg. (6:00 – 7:30) except April 18 & May 16

Age 12 & up – Stake Center (7:00 – 9:00)

Questions ?? Contact Kelene Rowley @ 801-253-3620

Our Sisters

Sister Shirley Holt passed away early Saturday morning, surrounded by her loving family. Her funeral services are tentitively scheduled for this Thursday. Please check our Ward Relief Society Blog for updates on the time, etc. as more information comes in. (RS1st.blogspot.com) If you are interested in helping with food for the funeral luncheon you can sign up in RS, YW, and Primary, as the sign up comes around today. (or call Lela Workman at 801-870-0032) Shirley will be greatly missed, but all us who have had the privilege of knowing her, are better off for the blessing of her presence. Please keep the Holt family in your thoughts and prayers during this very special time.

Women’s Conference at BYU – May 2-3, President Eyring will be speaking Friday afternoon, closing session! Also speaking on Friday is Sister Shelby Box!

(from 11-12 in the JSB Auditorium “Conversion: Know, Do, and Believe” is the topic!)

Come support Shelby and ENJOY the beautiful spirit ALWAYS present at Women’s Conference! You can register online or by phone now. Go to womensconference.byu.edu for more information or

see Happenings Books in RS, YW or Primary.

RS Reading Together

D & C 56-58 (Week 15 )

RS Blog

RS1st.blogspot.com

Upcoming Lessons

April 28 – “Be Anxiously Engaged” – Elder M. Russell Ballard

By – Connie Curran

May 5 – Presidency Instruction – Helen Adkins

May 12 – Lesson #8 “Search Me, O God, and Know My Heart” – Judy Lloyd

May – 19 – Lesson #9 – Sacred Family Relationships – Christi Hydrick

Riverton 1^st Ward Relief Society Update

April 14, 2013

Conducting Cathy Silcox

Opening Song

Opening Prayer Dee Maynard

Lesson 6 Becoming Perfect before the Lord: Judy Lloyd

“A Little Better Day by Day”

Closing Hymn

Closing Prayer Candice Nate

Bright Spot

“Hang on the walls of your mind the memory of your successes. Take counsel of your strength, not your weakness. Think of the good jobs you have done. Think of the times when you rose above your average level of performance and carried out an idea or a dream or a desire for which you had deeply longed. Hang these pictures on the walls of your mind and look at them as you travel the roadway of life.” - By the artist Whistle

Announcements

April 13 - 9am "Get Ready to Garden" Stake Activity (Saturday)

April 22-26 Stake DI Drive

Stake Cultural Event Production “The Music Man” - production calls and audition calls will be announced later. There is a need for volunteers for set designers & builders, light & sound technicians, costumers & seamstresses, stage & prop assistants, choreographers, acting & vocal coaches/captains, program & publicity writers, printers house managers, greeters, orchestra members, actors, singers, dancers, & enthusiastic audience members.

Riverton Stake Dodge Ball – April 4 – May 30 (Thursdays)

Primary age – Ranch Bldg. (6:00 – 7:30) except April 18 & May 16

Age 12 & up – Stake Center (7:00 – 9:00)

Questions ? Contact Kelene Rowley @ 801-253-3620

Our Sisters

Please continue to remember Shirley Holt and Fay Stradley in your prayers. (Also Shirley Holt's daughter, as her cancer has returned)

Judith Higley's husband just had an operation on his heart (to put stents in) - he is doing great! Please keep her and her family in your thoughts and prayers.

Women’s Conference at BYU – May 2-3, President Eyring will be speaking Friday afternoon, closing session! Also speaking on Friday is Sister Shelby Box!

(from 11-12 in the JSB Auditorium “Conversion: Know, Do, and Believe” is the topic!)

Come support Shelby and ENJOY the beautiful spirit ALWAYS present at Women’s Conference! You can register online or by phone now. Go to womensconference.byu.edu for more information or

see Happenings Books in RS, YW or Primary.

Upcoming Lessons

April 21 – Faithfulness in Times of Trial:

“From the Shadows into the Glorious Sunshine” - Christi Hydrick

April 28 – “Be Anxiously Engaged” – Elder M. Russell Ballard

By – Connie Curran

Riverton 1^st Ward Relief Society Update

March 17, 2013

Conducting Joan Gust

Opening Hymn When Faith Endures p. # 128

Opening Prayer Sarah Neddo

Lesson The Grand Destiny Christi Hydrick

of The Faithful

Closing Hymn Before Thee Lord p. # 158

Closing Prayer Heather Cochrane

Bright Spot
A Friend is A Treasure

By - Jean Kyler McManus (first verse)

A friend is someone we turn to,

When our spirits need a lift,

A friend is someone we TREASURE,

For true friendship is a gift.

Announcements

Relief Society Celebration – March 20th at 6:30pm

Come enjoy a great dinner, celebrate & get to know each other better!

The time is drawing near for our Relief Society Birthday Party Celebration! We are excited to "HONOR" ALL of the sisters of the Riverton 1st Ward!

It is simply amazing how wonderful we all feel when we focus on the good deeds, talents and sweetness of each other. We have received notes about

EACH and EVERYONE of YOU because you are loved by your fellow sisters!!!

If you haven't had a chance to show your APPRECIATION for some of the sisters, please fill out celebration slips and put them in the box today or email

them to Cathy Silcox. Let's try to have all the slips in today

Celebration Boxes are located in RS, YW, & Primary rooms.

Visiting Teachers: Please show the LOVE you have for the sisters you visit

by filling out a celebration slip for each one of them!

March 21-23th RootsTech Conference FREE CLASSES and online stream - See our RS Blog for details & Happenings Book for schedule and details!

Our Sisters

Women’s Conference at BYU this year will be held May 2-3 President Eyring will be there, speaking Friday afternoon, closing session!!! Also speaking on Friday is

a sister in our ward - Sis. Shelby Box! (from 11-12 in the JSB Auditorium “Conversion: Know, Do, and Believe” is the topic!) If you have never attended this is the year to come!! Come support Shelby and ENJOY the beautiful spirit that is ALWAYS present at Women’s Conference! You can register online or by phone now.

Go to womensconference.byu.edu for more information

or

see Happenings Books in RS, YW or Primary

The Next Two Weeks

“The Joy of Redeeming the Deed” – Elder Richard G. Scott

By: Connie Curran

Easter Lesson – Cindy Denos

Riverton 1st Ward Relief Society Update

March 3, 2013

Conducting: Cindy Denos

Opening Hymn: Our Savior’s Love p. # 113

Opening Prayer: Angelle Brown

Lesson: Presidency Instruction - Joan Gust

Closing Hymn: Jesus Savior Pilot p. #104

Closing Prayer: Kerry Exeter

Bright Spot

We are a people who love the Lord with all our hearts, souls, and minds.
         And we are a people who love our neighbor as ourselves.
–Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin

Announcements

Relief Society Celebration – March 20th at 6:30pm

Come enjoy a great dinner, celebrate & get to know each other better!

Please write about the good things you see sisters doing, or what you love about them for the RS Birthday Celebration!

Celebration Boxes are located in RS, YW, & Primary rooms.

Let’s have fun celebrating all the RELIEF that relief society sisters can bring to each other!

Visiting Teachers: Please show the LOVE you have for the sisters you visit

by filling out a nomination slip for each one of them!

March 3 (Today) Elder David A. Bednar of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles will address young adults around the world in a CES Devotional originating from Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas.

The devotional will be broadcast at 6:00 p.m. mountain time, and live audio and video broadcasts will be available at mormonchannel.org in English and at cesdevotionals.lds.org in American Sign Language, English, French, Portuguese, and Spanish. The Church’s Facebook page will also include live English video of the devotionals, under the “Live Broadcast” tab.

Our Sisters

Our dear friend Karla (Brown) Bradshaw passed away Sunday night at 7:00pm from a heart attack. Her husband called Bishop Ford to let us all know so we could get the word out to all her friends in the Ward and Stake. (Karla got married about 1 1/2 years ago and moved away with her new husband Jack-- Bishop Ford was the Bishop at the time)

Life is so precious, and so important to live to the fullest - enjoying our precious time on this earth as we learn and grow - - how important it is also for each of us to express our feelings to those around us, letting them know of our love for them - and to clear up any mistakes in our past so we are ready to meet God when our time comes to leave. Her death serves as a reminder that we all need to be prepared, full of love and ready with no regrets for none of us know when our time on earth will be done.

1953 ~ 2013

Karla Bradshaw, passed away February 24, 2013 while surrounded by her family. She was born December 14, 1953 in Newburgh, New York , the daughter of Anthony and Winnie Capitano. She married Jack Bradshaw November 21, 2010 in Riverton, Utah. She was a loving wife, daughter and sister. She loved animals and children. Karla is survived by, husband, mother, sisters, Terry Bird, Lynn (Marv) Graham, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 2, 2013 12 noon at the Whittier Ward House, 1515 South 200 East Salt Lake City. Friends may call 11- 11:45 am at the church prior to services.

Interment: Taylorsville Cemetery Condolences: www.peelfuneralhome.com

Published in Deseret News on February 28, 2013

Directions to the Whittier Ward Houseis:

· North on State Street past 1700 South to Kensington Avenue (1522 South).

· East on Kensington Avenue about 2 blocks to church (red & white brick)

We Love You All,

Riverton 1st Ward Relief Society Presidency

RS Reading Together

D&C Section 29-32

The Next Two Weeks

March 10 – Stake Conference

March 17 – “The Grand Destiny of the Faithful” - Christi Hydrick

Riverton 1st Ward Relief Society Update

February 24, 2013

Conducting Cindy Denos

Opening Hymn Testimony p. #137

Opening Prayer Judy Lloyd

Lesson “Converted Unto the Lord” -David Bednar Instructor: Connie Curran

Closing Hymn I Know My Father Lives p. #304

Closing Prayer Elise Williams

Bright Spot

“What wealth it is to have such friends that we cannot think of them without elevation.”

- Henry David Thoreau

Announcements

Relief Society Celebration – March 20th at 6:30pm

Come enjoy a great dinner, celebrate & get to know each other better!

Elders Assignments for Building Cleaning this Week: Mon., Feb. 25, 5:30pm

Rich Lighten, Scott Gehrke, Burton Clark

Also: SNOW REMOVAL for Feb. – 5:30pm following a snowstorm & 7:00 am on Sunday

Our Sisters

Please write about the good things you see sisters doing for the RS Birthday Celebration!

(Celebration Boxes located in RS, YW, & Primary rooms- let’s have fun celebrating all the RELIEF that relief society sisters can bring to each other!)

Visiting Teachers: Please notice something good or simply special that you can write about each of the sisters you visit!

RS Reading Together

D&C Section 23-28

The Next Two Weeks

March 3 – Presidency Instruction – Joan Gust

March 10 – Stake Conference

Riverton 1st Ward Relief Society Update

February 17, 2013

Conducting Cindy Denos

Opening Hymn “Come Follow Me” #116

Opening Prayer Natalie Cook

Lessons #2 “Baptism and the Gift of the Holy Ghost Judy Lloyd

#4 “Strengthened by the Power of the Holy Ghost” Christi Hydrick

Closing Hymn “Let the Holy Spirit Guide” #143

Closing Prayer Charity Lighten

*Bright Spot*

If ye will enter in by the way, and receive the Holy Ghost,

will show unto you all things what ye should do.

2 Nephi 32:5

Announcements

If you were unable to attend the blood drive for Niki Kearns, you can call ARUP in Sandy @801-583-2787 to make an appointment to go there and donate

9786 S Sandy Parkway (500 W.)

Our Sisters
Welcome to our newest neighbors, Nicole Brace and her family...in the home across from Bro. and Sis. Box.

RS Reading Together (Week 6)

D&C Section 20-22

RIVERTON 1ST WARD RELIEF SOCIETY UPDATE

February 10, 2013

WARD CONFERENCE

Conducting Cindy Denos

Opening Hymn How Firm a Foundation #85

Opening Prayer Connie Curran

Lesson 3 “Lifelong Conversion” Ellen Ford

Closing Hymn Teach Me To Walk #304

Closing Prayer Barbara Fahrner

“True love is not so much a matter of romance as it is a matter of anxious concern for the well-being of one's companion.”

-President Gordon B Hinckley

Announcements

Blood Drive in Honor of Niki Saturday, Feb 16th 10-3 - Sign up online (visit RS1st.blogspot.com) or sign-up on the sheet going around today.

Women’s basketball games will be at 8 pm on all Thursdays in February. Bring your friends!

Our Sisters

PLEASE sign-up TODAY for the Blood Drive for Niki Kearns -- ARUP will check us all to see if we are platelet matches for Niki! So we need ALL to sign up so we can have the best possible effort for a match! THIS IS A SPECIAL DRIVE! This is not a Red Cross Drive. You can sign up online too so that makes things even easier. PLEASE don’t think “Someone else will do it” We need ALL to do it! The more people, the more possibility of a match and life saving help for Niki!! (Recrute your neighbors and friends -- No need to be a member of the 1st Ward or resident of Riverton!)

Shirley Holt came home last Friday, after a stay in Silverado Rehabilitation Center. Please keep her in your prayers as she continues to recover from several mini strokes.

Also please keep Fay Stradley and the Stradley family in your prayers as Fay continues to recover from her fall and broken vertebrae. She is currently staying with her daughter Shauna.

Anyone wanting to write to Ricki Klingler while her and her husband serve on their mission in Africa? Here is her address & contact information given to us by her mom, Val Stone:
klinglerkeith@hotmail.com
(or)
Pouch
Sister Ricki Klingler
Africa Southeast Area Office
50 E North Temple
SLC, Utah 84150

RS Reading Together for this Week

D&C 20-22

Upcoming Lessons

Feb 17 Lesson 2 by Judy Lloyd and Lesson 4 by Christi Hydrick

Feb 24 “Converted Unto the Lord” David Bednar by Connie Curran

Grown-up Rice Krispie Bars

Ingredients:

4 TB Butter

4 cups miniature marshmallows

1 ½ tsp vanilla

1 ½ cups white chocolate chips

6 cups Rice Krispies

¾ C craisins

Directions:

Butter a 9X13” baking pan.

In a large pan on the stovetop, melt the butter over low heat. Add the marshmallows. Stir until the mixture is melted, hot, and smooth. Add Vanilla.

Add the white chocolate chips, rice cereal, and cranberries. Stir until the cereal is uniformly combined with marshmallow mixture. Spread in pan.

If you have a favorite slow cooker recipe (or recipes) you would like to share, please email them to Cindy Denos at cindykd93@hotmail.com (or hand deliver) by February 20th. Thanks!

RIVERTON 1ST WARD RELIEF SOCIETY UPDATE

February 3, 2013

Conducting Cindy Denos

Opening Hymn Improve the Shining Moments # 226

Opening Prayer                                                                       Lee Waters
Lesson TFOT           “Of Regrets and Resolutions” President Dieter F. Uchtdorf
Instructor Connie Curran
Closing Hymn                       We are Sowing                                    #216

Closing Prayer Terri Gehrke

Bright Spot
“There is something in each day that can bring gratitude and joy if only we will see and appreciate it. Perhaps we should be looking less with our eyes and more with our hearts.”

—Dieter F. Uchtdorf

Announcements

Blood Drive in Honor of Niki Saturday, Feb 16th 10-3 - Sign up online (visit RS1st.blogspot.com) or sign-up on the sheet going around today, you can also contact any member of the RS Presidency too - Do it today! Together we can make good things happen!

Our Sisters

Sister Amy Banks is expecting TWINS in June!

Congratulations on the new granddaughter Shelby Box! We are so glad everyone is home and well!

February Birthdays

4 Teresa Garfield

4 Angela Murdock

11 Tiffanee Dolence

14 Charity Lighten

18 Niki Kearns

Reading Week 5
D&C Sections 18-19
Cold Weather Recipe #4
Million Dollar Potatoes

8 med potatoes ( peeled if desired and sliced thinly-I use my processor. I use red potatoes and I don’t peel them…just cut off any funny stuff. )

2 pints whipping cream

2 tsp salt or to taste

Pepper to taste

Spray a 3 qt casserole with Pam. Lay a thin layer of potatoes in the bottom. Pour over some cream, then season well with salt and pepper. Keep repeating the layers. Be sure to season each one and don’t skimp on the salt. Be sure the top potatoes are submerged in the cream. (I have had to add a little milk sometimes and it was fine.) Bake uncovered at 325 degrees for 2 ½ to 3 hours. If they brown too much, cover. Serves about 6-8 My Favorite Potatoes!

~Cathy Silcox

If you have a favorite slow cooker recipe (or recipes) you would like to share, please email them to Cindy Denos at cindykd93@hotmail.com (or hand deliver) by February 20th. Thanks!

RIVERTON 1ST WARD RELIEF SOCIETY UPDATE

January 27, 2013

Conducting Joan Gust
Opening Hymn “As Sisters in Zion” pg# 309

Opening Prayer Amanda Loveland

Lesson Presidency Message Cathy Silcox
Closing Hymn

Closing Prayer Dee Maynard

Bright Spot

Visiting teaching is really so much more than a visit or a thought. It's how we connect with one another and have someone to rely on, someone to help, someone to turn to when things fall apart, someone who wants us to draw closer to the Lord. Visiting teaching is the heart and soul of Relief Society.
~Bonnie D. Parkin

Announcements

February Love & Service Month

Saturday, Feb 16th ARUP Blood Drive for Niki & patients in Primary Children, Huntsman, & University of Utah Hospitals @ our Church House from 10-3 There will also be a Ward Activity Sponsored by the Elders Quorum that same day. It will be a wonderful day to get together as a Ward and "Make Good Things Happen!"

The Church History Museum has opened a new exhibition featuring art pieces from the 19th and early 20th century - Portraits of Childhood: Behold Your Little Ones is open now and will run through January 21, 2014

Tegucigalpa Honduras Temple Open House, Cultural Celebration, and Dedication Dates Announced - Feb. 9–Mar. 17, 2013

Elder Oaks will receive the Canterbury Medal, the organization’s highest honor, given each year to “one stalwart defender of religious freedom.” He will receive the award on May 16 at a ceremony at the Pierre Hotel in New York.

Preparedness

Food Storage SuggestionThis Month.

Wheat, Rolled oats, flour, hand and body soap and dish soap.

Our Sisters

Please keep Shirley and Ray Holt in your prayers as they both are suffering with health problems. (Shirley can be visited in rehab @ 4500 So. 1740 E. Rm #1240)

Fay Stradley is recovering from a broken disk in her back after a fall, please continue to keep the Stradley family in your thoughts and prayers also.

Reading Week 4

D&C Sections 11-17

Lesson Next Week

TFOT

Connie Curran

“Of Regrets and Resolutions”

Pres. Uchtdorf

Oct. 2012 GC
January Cold Weather Recipe #3 Hot Fudge Pie
1 cube butter
1 ½ squares unsweetened baking chocolate (1.5 ounces)
1 cup sugar
2 eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons milk
¼ cup flour
Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
Butter or spray an 8” diameter pie plate or cake pan – glass or ceramic works best
Melt butter and chocolate together    Cool.
Mix sugar into beaten eggs, combine until sugar is fully incorporated.
Mix in butter-chocolate mixture until completely blended.
Add vanilla and milk. Stir well.
Fold in flour, mixing just until no white streaks remain – do not overbeat.
Bake for 25 minutes.
Serve with ice cream or whipped cream. So good!
Serves 4-6

        President             1st Counselor         2nd Counselor               Secretary

     Joan Gust             Cindy Denos         Cathy Silcox               RaNae Colby

RIVERTON 1ST WARD RELIEF SOCIETY UPDATE

August 26, 2012                                                                                       

Conducting    Charity Lighten

Opening Hymn      “We are All Enlisted”     #250

Opening Prayer      Judy Lloyd

Lesson TFOT         Connie Curran 

 The Laborers in the Vineyard  ~Elder Jeffrey R. Holland

Closing Hymn        “We are Sowing ”                 #216

Closing Prayer           Ricki Klingler

Announcements

August 28th  Ward Neighborhood Summer Party 6:30pm

Riverton Park-Come!  Invite your neighbors!

Sept 12   Stake Temple Day

Sept 15 & 16  Stake  Conference

Sept  23  Brigham City Temple Dedication-  No Block that day  We will  have the opportunity to attend a session of  the dedication that will be broadcast at the Stake Center that day.  

Sept 29  6PM General Relief Society Meeting for all sisters 18 and over.   Our ward has been given some  tickets for the Conference Center.  If you  are  interested in them  please contact RaNae Colby.  The meeting will also be broadcast at our Stake Center with refreshments afterward.

Bright Spot

“…… if you have made covenants, keep them. If you haven’t made them, make them. If you have made them and broken them, repent and repair them. It is never too late so long as the Master of the vineyard says there is time. Please listen to the prompting of the Holy Spirit telling you right now, this very moment, that you should accept the atoning gift of the Lord Jesus Christ and enjoy the fellowship of His labor. Don’t delay. It’s getting late.”

                                                                              ~Elder Jeffrey R. Holland

Reading

First Presidency Message:   “The Savior’s Call to Serve”

Thomas S Monson  & Conference Notebook

Jesus the Christ  Chapters 26-29

RIVERTON 1ST WARD RELIEF SOCIETY UPDATE

Riverton First Ward

July 8, 2012

Conducting       Joan Gust

Opening Hymn “Let Us All Press On” #243

Opening Prayer Teresa Garfield

Lesson 15 Advancing the Work of the Lord Judy Lloyd Closing Hymn “Be Thou Humble” #130

Closing Prayer Ellen Ford

Bright Spot

"In a very real sense, all we need to know is that God knows all."

~Neal A. Maxwell

Coming up

BYU Education Week Aug 13-17. Register early online for discount.

Aug. 28 Ward Neighborhood Party

RIVERTON 1ST WARD RELIEF SOCIETY UPDATE

June 17, 2012

Fathers Day

Don’t forget to tell all the father’s in your life

that you love them-wish them a Happy Father’s Day today!

Conducting Cindy Denos

Opening Hymn “Because I Have Been Given Much” #219

Opening Prayer Heather Marroquin

Lessons 12 & 13 Christi Hydrick Sharing the Gospel

Closing Hymn “Called To Serve” #249

Closing Prayer Lee Waters

Announcements

June 20 RS Activity This Wednesday “How Sweet It Is”

June 21-26, & 26-30 Manti Pageant

June 22 Bells on Temple Square Summer Celebrations

BYU Education Week Online Registration now available Education week is Aug 13-17

Bright Spot
Small boys become big men through the influence of big men who care about small boys.
~Anonymous

Our Sisters

Sister Barbara Dillman is currently looking for a full time job with benefits. If you know of something that is available please contact her at 801-792-0765 or she said you can email her at barbarabatemo3@gmail.com. Thanks so much for your help - we are a wonderful ward with such great people in it - especially when we come together to help each other, such good things happen!!

Journal Prompts

June Topic: I Believe

What are your thoughts about death…what do you believe?

READING

First Presidency Message:“Called of God and Sustained by the People” ~Pres. Henry B. Eyring Visiting Teaching Message: “Strengthening Families Through Temporal Self-Reliance”or/and Jesus the Christ Chapters 19-21

RIVERTON 1ST WARD RELIEF SOCIETY UPDATE

June 10, 2012

Conducting Cindy Denos

Opening Hymn “Help Me Teach” #281

Opening Prayer Kerry Exeter

Lesson 11 Judy Lloyd

Revelation From God to His Children

Closing Hymn “We Thank Thee of God” #19

Closing Prayer Whitney Ford

Announcements

June 20 RS Activity “How Sweet It Is” 7pm
June 21-26, & 26-30 Manti Pageant
June 22 Bells on Temple Square Summer Celebrations
BYU Education Week Aug 13-17 Register online

Bright Spot

" I cannot get over the feeling that if revelation were needed anciently, when life was simple, that revelation is also needed today, when life is complex. There never was a time in the history of the earth when men needed revelation more than they need it now." ~Gordon B. Hinckley

Our Sisters

Journal Prompt

June Topic: I Believe

What do you want people to know about you? What do you believe or hope that they will remember about you when you are gone?

READING

RIVERTON 1ST WARD RELIEF SOCIETY UPDATE

June 3, 2012

Conducting Cindy Denos

Opening Hymn “For the Beauty of the Earth” #92

Opening Prayer Michelle Brown

TFOT Lesson Connie Curran

“How to Obtain Revelation & Inspiration for Your Personal Life” ~Elder Richard G. Scott

Closing Hymn “Secret Prayer” #144

Closing Prayer Lela Workman

Bright Spot

" The best way to cheer yourself up, is to cheer somebody else up.”
-Mark Twain

Our Sisters

Congratulations to all our newly graduated seniors & a special WELCOME to you as you join us in RS!

Announcements

BYU Education Week Aug 13-17 Online Registration now available

FREE Temple Square Summer Events Open to All (go to lds.org for upcoming events):

June 9th Manaus Brazil Temple Dedication Celebration broadcast to meetinghouses throughout the country

June 20 RS Activity 7pm

Journal Prompts

June Topic: I Believe...(summing it all up)

(Write 4 “I Believe” statements June 6, 13, 20, & 27)

Describe WHAT YOU BELIEVE...Here are some questions & examples to get you started;

What do you believe are your greatest achievements?

What do you want people to know about you-what do you believe/or hope that they will remember about you when you are gone.

Do you have any advice for your ancestors that follow you-what do you believe are some of the greatest life lesson’s you have learned so far in life?

What are your thoughts about death…what do you believe.

“I believe … life can be a challenge one day and then the next day everything can fall into place”

“I believe...that you should never give up, always keep trying-the sun will come up the next day and it may be your best day-things have a way of working themselves out if you don’t give up and instead face a challenge.

READING

First Presidency Message:“Called of God and Sustained by the People” ~Pres. Henry B. Eyring

Visiting Teaching Message: “Strengthening Families Through Temporal Self-Reliance”

or/and

Jesus the Christ

Chapters 19-21

RIVERTON 1ST WARD RELIEF SOCIETY UPDATE
March 25, 2012

Conducting Cindy Denos

Opening Hymn “I Am a Child of God” #301

Opening Prayer Clo Dillman

Lesson “You Matter to Him” President Uchtdorf

Instructor Connie Curran

Closing Hymn “I Know My Father Lives” #302

Closing Prayer Val Stone

ANNOUNCEMENTS

March 31st & April 1st General Conference The four general sessions will be held on Saturday and Sunday at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. mountain daylight time. The priesthood session will be held on Saturday, March 31, at 6:00 p.m. mountain daylight time.
April 26-27 BYU Women's Conference Online Registration Closes 21 April 2012 (Save $7.00 by registering before March 30th) Go to rs1st.blogspot.com for a link to register online.
April 20, Beginning at 11:00am Stake Cannery Date @ Sandy Drypack
From 11-3 anyone needing ANY drypack goods can come join us ...We will be canning White Sugar, Potato Flakes, and Pinto Beans this month for those that cannot attend but want this product. *You can sign up to order in RS, YW, or Primary. Come join us for a fun day at the cannery!

Bright Spot

“In all of living have much fun and laughter. Life is to be enjoyed, not just endured.”
President Gordon B. Hinckley

JOURNAL PROMPT

March Topic: Church Service/Community Service

Write your testimony (Choose one topic, ie prayer; or write your complete testimony of the truthfulness of the gospel and your experiences in gaining that testimony) (March 25)

READING

Jesus the Christ Chapters 8-11

Ensign

Pres. Message pg 4-5 “Why We Need Prophets” ~Uchtdorf

Conference Notebook pg 70-71 “Your Dream Come True”

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RIVERTON 1ST WARD RELIEF SOCIETY UPDATE

March 4, 2012

Conducting   Cindy Denos
Opening Hymn   “Put Your Shoulder to the Wheel”    #252
Opening Prayer Gayla Colby
Presidency Lesson    Cindy Denos
Closing Hymn        TBA
Closing Prayer Susan Lewis

ANNOUNCEMENTS

March 4 CES Devotional: Elder Quentin L. Cook. for young adults   ages 18 through 30, both married and single at 6pm mormonchannel.org
March 7 Stake Temple Day-Chapel Meeting -Time to be announced
March 10 Stake Conference Adult session 7 PM
March 11 Stake Conference -Priesthood session 7:30 AM
                                                       General Session-10:00 AM
March 21st 7pm   Weekday Meeting – RS Birthday Celebration
March 31st & April 1st General Conference The four general sessions will be held on Saturday and Sunday at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. mountain daylight time. The priesthood session will be held on Saturday, March 31, at 6:00 p.m. mountain daylight time.

JOURNAL PROMPT

March Topic: Church Service/Community Service

Tell about any church callings, organizations/or community service you’ve been involved in. (March 4)

Describe a favorite calling/community service; or a most difficult one (March 11)

What did you learn through your service. (March 18)

Write your testimony (Choose one topic, ie prayer; or write your complete testimony of the truthfulness of the gospel and your experiences in gaining that testimony) (March 25)

READING

Jesus the Christ Chapt. 8-11

Ensign

Pres. Message pg 4-5 “Why We Need Prophets” ~Uchtdorf

Conference Notebook pg 70-71 “Your Dream Come True”

PROVIDENT LIVING

For anyone interested in adding to their food storage we are taking orders and money today for red and white wheat ($3.50 per can) and powdered milk ($8.60 per can) from the Sandy Dry Pack. Please fill out the sign up sheet in Relief Society or contact Gail Rollo 801 446 6690 garollo@next2heaven.com. Your order will be filled Wed. March 7. You are welcome to attend and can these items for yourself or order from Sister Rollo and someone will can it for you

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RIVERTON 1ST WARD RELIEF SOCIETY UPDATE

February 26, 2012

Conducting Charity Lighten

Opening Hymn #250 “We Are All Enlisted”

Opening Prayer Lela Workman

Lesson TFOT Connie Curran “We Are All Enlisted”

Elder Jeffrey R. Holland

Closing Song #270 "I'll Go Where You Want Me to Go"

Closing Prayer Judy Lloyd

BRIGHT SPOT

“Missionary work isn’t the only thing we need to do in this big, wide, wonderful Church. But almost everything else we need to do depends on people first hearing the gospel of Jesus Christ and coming into the faith." ~Elder Jeffrey R Holland

NEXT WEEKS LESSON

Presidency Message by Cindy Denos

MARCH CALENDAR

March 4 CES Devotional: Elder Quentin L. Cook.

For young adults ages 18 through 30, both married and single at 6pm mormonchannel.org

March 7 Stake Temple Day-Chapel Meeting 8:30

March 10 & 11 Stake Conference

March 21st 7pm Weekday Meeting – RS Birthday Celebration

“ Forget-Me-Not”

March 31–April 1 General Conference

PROVIDENT LIVING

For anyone interested in adding to their food storage we will be collecting orders for red and white wheat ($3.50 per can) and powdered milk ($8.60 per can) from the Sandy Dry Pack. Those who would like to order one or both of these items please fill out the sign up sheet in Relief Society or contact Gail Rollo Phone 801 446 6690 or email garollo@next2heaven.com. Your order will be filled Wed. March 7. If you are unable to attend give order form with the money needed to complete your order to Sister Rollo by Sunday March 4th. See product listing at providentliving.org.

Visiting teachers

Thank you for all you do.

Please call your supervisor with your report.

OUR SISTERS

Sister Cheryl Roundy passed away on Thursday at 12:45 in the afternoon, surrounded by family and friends, - while holding her husbands hand for nearly every minute of her final days spent here on earth! The family wants each of us to know how grateful they are for our support, love and fast on Cheryls behalf and expressed how thankful they are that she no longer has to suffer. It is a hard time for the family but also a peaceful, thankful time. God answers prayers. This was Cheryls answer. His will came quick and in a way fitting for one of His special & valiant daughters who had fought a tough fight- Funeral Services will be held in Roosevelt, Utah with a special memorial in Kaysville, UT shortly after...for her former 6th grade students, parents, and teachers/faculty that she worked with so they can celebrate her life.

THIS MONTHS READING

Jesus the Christ Chapters 5-7

Ensign pg. 4 ‘Exhort Them to Pray’ Pres. Eyring

& Conference Notebook pg 70

JOURNAL PROMPT

February Topic: Employment

What is your favorite part of your job? (Feb. 26)

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RIVERTON 1ST WARD RELIEF SOCIETY UPDATE

February 19, 2012

Conducting Joan Gust

Opening Hymn #19

“We Thank Thee Oh God for a Prophet”

Opening Prayer Teresa Garfield

Lesson #6 Pam Ellis
Sustaining Those Whom the Lord Sustains

Closing Hymn #23

“We Ever Pray For Thee”

Closing Prayer Connie Curran

BRIGHT SPOT

“Let us sustain these men who preside over us. Let us bless them, not only by our lips, but by assisting in every possible way to carry the burden that rests so heavily upon their shoulders….Pray for and bless them and help them.”
President George Albert Smith

Stake Relief Society Activity

Thursday February 23

At the Stake Center

“HOW FIRM A FOUNDATION”

Dinner will be served at 6:00**Classes begin at 6:30

MARCH CALENDAR

March 4 CES Devotional: Elder Quentin L. Cook. for young adults ages 18 through 30, both married and single, at 6pm mormonchannel.org
March 21st 7pm Weekday Meeting – RS Birthday Celebration

“ Forget-Me-Not”

March 31-April 1st General Conference

PROVIDENT LIVING

Have you done your Visiting teaching?

OUR SISTERS

For those of you that remember Sister Rae Andre, before the ward split; she passed away after suffering a massive stroke. (A viewing was held at Broomhead Mortuary, and a small family/private service was held) We will miss Rae. We all loved her very much.

GOOD NEWS! Sister Roundy’s platelet count continues to rise! She wants all of us to know how much she appreciates our prayers as she battles for her life against ovarian cancer. (A special thanks to those that are participating in the RS fast on her behalf today.) See Mormon 9:11, 15-21.

THIS MONTHS READING

Jesus the Christ Chapters 5-7

Ensign pg. 4 ‘Exhort Them to Pray’ Pres. Eyring

& Conference Notebook pg 70

JOURNAL PROMPT

February Topic: Employment

What do you do at work/or what is a typical day like (whether at home, school, or in the workforce)? (Feb. 19)
What is your favorite part of your job/what you do each day? (Feb. 26)

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RIVERTON 1ST WARD RELIEF SOCIETY UPDATE

February 12, 2012

Conducting Cindy Denos

Opening Hymn “God of Our Fathers” #76

Opening Prayer Val Stone

Lesson 5 Judy Lloyd

Holy Priesthood

For the Blessing of Gods Children

Closing Hymn “Truth Eternal” #4

Closing Prayer Lee Waters

BRIGHT SPOT

"The priesthood is intricately woven into who we are and have ever been. As sons and daughters of God, we each have unique responsibilities and roles, and through the blessings of the priesthood, we are all given equal partnership, gifts, and blessings." ~Julie B. Beck

ANNOUNCEMENTS

~RS Board Meeting Feburary 15th 7pm

(For ALL sisters with a calling in Relief Society)

~Ward Temple Night Friday February 17- 7:20 Session

Stake Relief Society Activity

Thursday February 23At the Stake Center

“HOW FIRM A FOUNDATION”

Dinner will be served at 6:00

Classes begin at 6:30on various areas to strengthen our lives

NEXT WEEKS LESSON

Relief Society #6 Sustaining Those whom the Lord Sustains

OUR SISTERS

Please keep Sister Cheryl Roundy in your prayers, as she battles with Cancer (For all those who are able/or interested in participating, Bishop has ok’d that as a Relief Society we organize a special fast on her behalf next Sunday)

THIS WEEKS READING

Jesus the Christ Chapters 5-7

(or/&)

Ensign pg. 4 ‘Exhort Them to Pray’ by Pres. Eyring & Conference Notebook pg 70

JOURNAL PROMPT

February Topic: Employment

Where have you worked/& or volunteered? (Feb. 12)
What do you do at work/or what is a typical day like (whether at home, school, or in the workforce)? (Feb. 19)
What is your favorite part of your job/what you do each day? (Feb. 26)

RIVERTON 1ST WARD RELIEF SOCIETY UPDATE

January 15, 2012

Conducting Joan Gust

Opening Hymn   #249 Called to Serve
Opening Prayer       Lori Nielson
   Lessons 3 & 4 Whitney Ford
           Our Testimony of Jesus Christ
             The Prophet Joseph Smith
Closing Hymn    #27        Praise to the Man
Closing Prayer    Christi Hydrick

BRIGHT SPOT

“Jesus Christ is the Savior and the Redeemer of the world. I believe in Him. I declare His divinity without equivocation or compromise. I love Him. I speak His name in reverence and wonder. He is our King, our Lord, our Master, the living Christ, who stands on the right hand of His Father. He lives! He lives, resplendent and wonderful, the living Son of the living God.”

President Gordon B. Hinckley

UPCOMING EVENTS

1st RS Activity of the Year!!

"Attitude of Gratitude”w/Guest Speaker Corby Campbell

January 18 7pm

Come visit, form new friendships & enjoy our special guest speaker; make-n-take home a gratitude jar, &/or participate in our cookie exchange! There will be something for everyone!! (If you have a favorite cookie feel free to bring it or just share the recipe!) Email recipes to vickiwartman.rtc@gmail.com

~Children’s Class Provided~

OUR SISTERS

Shirley is at Aspen Ridge Rehab on 6600 So. 963 E. (801) 713-3100 - Visitors are welcomed there if you want to go see her! Lorraine is recovering well in Compass Rehab, 1371 West South Jordan Parkway (801) 253-1370, where visitors are also welcomed - she did have a little fall and has broken her nose while staying there - but she is in very good spirits, even joking.

Ricki is holding a special open house for her mom, Val Stone's 80th bday, on Jan. 25 @ the Klingers!

THIS MONTHS READING

Jesus the Christ Chapters 1-4

&/or

January Ensign pg. 70 “Courage to Stand Tall”

JOURNAL PROMPT

(Jan. 8-Feb. 1)

Write a letter to each one of your children this month (put each child's name on top of a blank piece of paper); write why you love them, a story you love from their childhood, talk about the day of their birth...or other personal thoughts - include things that you want them to know and always remember long after you've gone -- let them read the love you have for them over and over again in your own words - have fun sharing things you've always wanted them to know. They will treasure it. After you write the letters, save a copy for your journal, then decide when you would like to give each person a copy...

(For those with no children yet)

Write a letter to a dear friend, sibling, parents, or spouse, niece or nephew, or grandchildren (Choose 5 different people that mean a lot to you and put each name on top of a blank piece of paper) then write :) After you write the letters, save a copy for your journal, then decide when you would like to give each person a copy...

NEXT WEEKS LESSONS

RS:TFOT “The Power of Scripture” Oct 2011 GC Elder Richard G Scott

Gospel Doctrine: 1 Nephi 12-14

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RIVERTON 1ST WARD RELIEF SOCIETY UPDATE

January 8, 2012

Conducting Joan Gust

Opening

Hymn #254 All Things Bright & Beautiful

Opening Prayer Kerry Exeter

Lesson Presidency Message

Closing Hymn # 134 I Believe In Christ

Closing Prayer Barbara Fahrner

BRIGHT SPOT

“It is not just that the Book of Mormon teaches us truth, though it indeed does that. It is not just that the Book of Mormon bears testimony of Christ, though it indeed does that too. But there is something more. There is a power in the book which will begin to flow into your lives the moment you begin a serious study of the book. You will find greater power to resist temptation. You will find the power to avoid deception. You will find the power to stay on the strait and narrow path.” ~President Ezra Taft Benson

NEXT WEEKS LESSON

Lessons 3 &4 Whitney Ford

ANNOUNCEMENTS

January 18 Attitude of Gratitude Activity 7pm

OUR SISTERS

Lorraine has had a nasty fall this week and has broken her shoulder, she had surgery on Thursday, we will send out information on how you can help as that need arises. We are looking for sisters that would love to walk with Ardith to help her recover - watch for a sign up list this Sunday. Shirley is recovering in Aspen Ridge Rehab on 6600 So, for those that would like to visit her.

JOURNAL PROMPT (Jan. 8-Feb1)

Write a letter to each one of your children this month (put each child's name on top of a blank piece of paper); write why you love them, a story you love from their childhood, talk about the day of their birth...or other personal thoughts - include things that you want them to know and always remember long after you've gone -- let them read the love you have for them over and over again in your own words - have fun sharing things you've always wanted them to know. They will treasure it.

After you write the letters, save a copy for your journal, then decide when you would like to give each person a copy...

(For those with no children yet)

Write a letter to a dear friend, sibling, parents, or spouse, niece or nephew, or grandchildren (Choose 5 different people that mean a lot to you and put each name on top of a blank piece of paper)then write :)

After you write the letters, save a copy for your journal, then decide when you would like to give each person a copy...

THIS MONTHS READING

Jesus the Christ Chapter 1-4

&/or

pg. 70 “Courage to Stand Tall” (Ensign)

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RIVERTON 1ST WARD RELIEF SOCIETY UPDATE

January 1, 2012

Conducting Joan Gust

Opening Hymn True to the Faith #254

Opening Prayer Val Woodard

Lessons 1& 2 Judy Lloyd

Living What We Believe

Love Thy Neighbor as Thyself

Closing Hymn Love One Another #308

Closing Prayer Pam Ellis

BRIGHT SPOT
“If you will live the gospel, nearly everything else will eventually take care of itself.”
President Gordon B. Hinckley

NEXT WEEKS LESSON

RS-Presidency Message

ANNOUNCEMENTS

January 18 New Year ‘Kick Off’ Activity 7pm

OUR SISTERS

Shirley Holt has broken her foot, but is on her way to recovery.

Ardith Lund is continuing to recover nicely after her fall and surgery on her broken arm. Thank you to those of you that have helped with meals. If you want to participate please contact Lela Workman , Compassionate Service Leader or sign up in RS.

Cindy Denos is also recovering very nicely from her latest surgery

JOURNAL PROMPT

January Topic: Beginnings of a Family

How many children do you have? What are their names, birthdays, birthplaces? Why did you give the the names you chose?

(or/and-if you aren't a parent yet)

Do you know why your parents gave you your name? Or why your grandparents named your parents their names?

This Weeks Reading

Chapter 1 Jesus the Christ

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RIVERTON 1ST WARD RELIEF SOCIETY UPDATE

December 4, 2011

Conducting Cindy Denos

Opening Hymn “Oh Little Town of Bethlehem” #208

Opening Prayer Mary Gunther

Lesson “Presidency Message”

Closing Hymn “The First Noel” #213

Closing Prayer Lee Waters

NEXT WEEKS LESSON

Lesson # 46

“The Final Judgement”

Instructor: Judy Llyod

UPCOMING EVENTS

December 4 First Presidency Christmas Devotional 6pm (broadcast on KBYU Channel 11 @8pm)see lds.org for more info
December 11 Stake Night of Music
December 25 Christmas-Sacrament Meeting Only

OUR SISTERS

What we love; Dee Maynard loves to read, cook and have her family over for dinner.
THIS WEEKS JOURNAL QUESTION

December Topic:

Family Life &/or Marriage and Courtship

Do you remember a favorite family recipe? What is it - can you write it down?

Do you remember the very first time you saw your husband? What was your first impression? What attracted you to him? Describe the situation and feelings you had.

BRIGHT SPOT
"Part of the purpose for telling the story of Christmas is to remind us that Christmas doesn't come from a store. Indeed, however delightful we feel about it, even as children, each year it 'means a little bit more.' And no matter how many times we read the biblical account of that evening in Bethlehem, we always come away with a thought—or two—we haven’t had before....I, like you, need to remember the very plain scene, even the poverty, of a night devoid of tinsel or wrapping or goods of this world. Only when we see that sacred, unadorned child of our devotion—the Babe of Bethlehem—will we know why... the giving of gifts is so appropriate" ~Jeffrey R. Holland
THIS WEEKS READING
Ether 3:1 –Ether 8:17

Riverton First Ward Relief Society Update

November 13, 2011

Conducting Charity Lighten
Opening Hymn “When He Comes Again” PSB 82

Opening Prayer
Lesson: (Substitute) Natalie Cook Lessons 43-44 Signs of the Second Coming/The Second Coming of Christ

Closing Hymn “I Believe in Christ” # 134

Closing Prayer Kerry Exeter

BRIGHT SPOT

Scriptures...

We can Read, study, and ponder the word of God.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Nov. 16 Wednesday YW/RS Combine Activity 7PM – Service Project
Nov. 21 Monday- Sandy Dry Pack Cannery 1-5 PM Call ahead or stop in. Prices are listed on www.providentliving.org 615 E 8400 So 801 561 8104
Nov. 24 Thursday - HAPPY THANKSGIVING (A great day to share or write about ‘What you are thankful for’)
Nov.24-25 No School
Nov. 29 Tuesday - YW Delivery of Blankets to The Road Home and Tour 7pm

Dec. 3 Saturday - Ward Christmas Party Santa is coming from 5-6pm Dinner @ 6pm, RHS Madrigals Performing at 7pm ALL invited -- invite your neighbors!

Don’t forget to send packages, or letters early to missionaries, servicemen/women, or family and friends that are far away for Christmas --some will need to be sent now for them to reach those you love for Christmas!

OUR SISTERS….WHAT DO YOU LOVE?

Elise Williams loves to workout (she had great exercise tapes that she uses from home:), Jeri Sharp loves to spend time with her grandson!!

Cindy Denos’ daughter Kathrynn was married to Jaron Wardle on Nov. 11th, all our best wishes to the happy couple!!

NEXT WEEKS BOOK OF MORMON READING

3 N e 28:1 – Mor 2 :16

JOURNAL PROMPT/Personal History (Nov Topic is EARLY ADULTHOOD)

Had you decided what to do with you life after high school graduation? Was marriage and raising a family entering your mind at this time? Are your life plans turning out like you thought/hoped they would -- if not, what other good things have happened instead? What has been altered or changed in your life plans, and how easy or hard was it for you to adjust to those changes -- can you give any advice for someone that may have had similar experiences as you..

Riverton First Ward Relief Society Update

November 6, 2011

Conducting Charity Lighten

Opening Hymn “All Creatures of Our God & King” #62

Opening Prayer

Presidency Message Cathy Silcox

Closing Hymn “We Thank Thee, O God, for a Prophet” # 19

Closing Prayer

BRIGHT SPOT

“Be believing, be happy, don’t get discouraged. Things will work out.”

President Gordon B. Hinckley

ANNOUNCEMENTS

TODAY is the Day to Give! Our YW & RS are working on a blanket project for The Road Home and we would love your help! We are in need of fleece/material, or gently used blankets. Those that wanted to give money, give to Julie Nielson (YW Pres.) We will join the YW Nov. 16 to help with their service project for our monthly RS Activity.
BOOKS! BOOKS! BOOKS!:) Please donate any used or unwanted BOOKS or MAGAZINES this Sunday and Next (to be given to a special prison in Idaho - will be delivered by Rikki Klinger and Val Stone on Thanksgiving :) THANKS for including us Rikki and Val!! Look for the box outside the RS Room.
Ward Temple Night This Wednesday Nov 9th
Nov. 16 Wednesday RS Activity – Service Project 101 blankets to the Road House
Nov. 21 Monday- Sandy Dry Pack Cannery 1-5 PM Call ahead or stop in. Prices are listed on www.providentliving.org 615 E 8400 So 801 561 8104

OUR SISTERS….WHAT DO YOU LOVE?

Barbara Dillman loves to travel and does hair in her home (so if you need a haircut she is the girl to call), Julie Nielson loves to cook and try new recipes, play the cello, read, travel and spend time with her family, Lisa Lighten loves to read, try new recipes, and volunteer at Riverton Elem. School (her husband is PTA Pres.).

NEXT WEEKS BOOK OF MORMON READING

3 N e 21:1 -- 3 Ne 27:33

JOURNAL PROMPT

November’s Topic Early Adulthood What kinds of jobs have you had? (Do you remember how much money you earned at your first job?) What lessons on life have you learned from your job(s), or skills have you gained? Did you decide what you wanted to do/be when you grew up? (or are you still deciding:)

Riverton First Ward Relief Society Update

October 30, 2011

Conducting Joan Gust

Opening Hymn “We’ll Bring the World His Truth” PSB 172

Opening Prayer Valerie Miller

Lesson Lesson 40 Temple Work and Family History

Judy Lloyd & Judith Higley

Closing Hymn “Be Thou Humble” Hymn #130

Closing Prayer Whitney Ford

OUR SISTERS

Norma Maynes loves to quilt, can fruits and has wonderful great grandchildren, Trena Andolsek loves to ride horses, Marie Silcox also loves to can and her son Scott, is running for Riverton City Council-she loves her children and has wonderful pictures ofey them!

UPCOMING

Nov. 6 Give Blankets    Our YW are working on a blanket project, collecting fleece to make blankets, and also gently used blankets to give to The Road Home. Last winter The Road Home handed out 12,000 blankets to needy people. We want to help them out this year. Any donations would be appreciated. Please deliver to Jeri Sharp by November 6th.

Nov. 21 Monday- Sandy Dry Pack Cannery 1-5 PM   Call ahead or stop in. Prices are listed on www.providentliving.org   615 E 8400 So - 801 561 8104

NEXT WEEKS READING

3 N e 17:1 -- 3 Ne 20:46

**GET YOUR NOVEMBER MARKER TODAY FROM THE HAPPENINGS BOOK.**

JOURNAL PROMPT- OCTOBER-TEEN YEARS

Did you receive any special awards or recognition in high school? When did you graduate? What did you want to do after graduation? Did you do it? Why or why not?

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Riverton First Ward Relief Society Update

October 16, 2011

Conducting Charity Lighten

Opening Hymn “Israel , Israel God is Calling” Hymn #7

Opening Prayer Alisa Madill

Lesson 42 The Gathering of Israel Whitney Ford

Closing Hymn "Called to Serve” Hymn #249

Closing Prayer Lee Waters

BRIGHT SPOT “This cause will roll on in majesty and power to fill the earth. Doors now closed to the preaching of the gospel will be opened. The Almighty, if necessary, may have to shake the nations to humble them and cause them to listen to the servants of the living God. Whatever is needed will come to pass.
- Gordon B Hinckley

CALENDAR

THIS WEEK IS WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY!! FROM 4 TO 9 PM

There will be some free make-and-takes offered and a quilt to work on so come even if you didn’t sign up for a project. Come and go as you need to join us for Dinner at 6:30. It will be fun!!!

October 18 STAKE TEMPLE DAY-Meeting 8:30 Temple Chapel

October 22-23 Stake Conference –Saturday in Stake Center-Sunday in the Conference Center. Arrive early.
Nov. 6 Last Day to Give Fleece Material Donations or Gently Used Blankets to YW (give to Jeri Sharp)

Our YW are working on a blanket project. They are collecting fleece to make blankets, and are also collecting gently used blankets to give to The Road Home. Last winter they handed out 12,000 blankets to needy people. Our YW want to help them out this year! They would appreciate any donations. Please deliver to Jeri Sharp by November 6.

OUR SISTERS

Betty Silcox loves to do ceramics at the Senior Center, Pam Ellis loves to go boating, and spend time with her kids and loves that they still love to spend time with her, Sonja Peart loves to do yard work, ride horses and spend time with her family too! :)

NEXT 2 WEEKS READING
3 Ne 2:1 -- 3 Ne 16:20

JOURNAL PROMPT- OCTOBER-TEEN YEARS (Writing our Personal History’s we can do it! :)
Did you go to school dances, or go on dates? Any special or funny dates? What were you like on your first date? What songs were popular?
What were you like? What did you do?

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Riverton First Ward Relief Society Update

October 9, 2011

Conducting Joan Gust

Opening Hymn “We Ever Pray For Thee” Hymn #23

Opening Prayer Teresa Garfield

Presidency Message Charity Lighten

Closing Hymn “Praise To The Man” Hymn #27

Closing Prayer Pam Ellis

BRIGHT SPOT
“We should find great comfort in the fact that ordinary people who faithfully, diligently and consistently do simple things that are right before God will bring forth extraordinary results. ~ Elder David Bednar

CALENDAR

SIGNUP TODAY FOR WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY!! It will be held on Oct 19 from 4-9 PM Check the table outside the RS Room or online at rs1st.blogspot.com (click RS Activities)to see the fun projects SIGN UP Deadline TODAY! Cindy Denos will be setting up the display in her home after church if you would like to stop by to sign up there too.There will be some free make-and-takes offered that night as well as quilt to work on too! Come and go as you need to or join us for dinner at 6:30. It will be fun!!!

October 22-23 Stake Conference

OUR SISTERS

What do you love?

Kay Frehner loves to Garden, September Eldredge loves to draw.

NEXT 2 WEEKS READING

3 Ne 2:1-3 Ne 6:30

JOURNAL PROMPT- (October Topic -TEEN YEARS)
Where did you attend Jr. High and High School? What was your first day like? How did you like school?

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Riverton First Ward Relief Society Update

September 25, 2011

Conducting Cindy Denos

Opening Hymn “Come all ye Saints of Zion” Hymn #38

Opening Prayer Lori Neilson

Lesson TFOT Connie Curran

“The Eternal Blessings of Marriage” Elder Richard G Scott

Closing Hym “Come Listen to a Prophet’s Voice” Hymn #21

Closing Prayer Christy Hydrick

Upcoming Events

October 1-2 General Conference
October 7 –Friday Sandy Dry Pack Cannery . Call ahead or stop in (801 561 8104) 615 East 8400 South, Sandy. Prices are listed on www.providentliving.org.
October 19-Wonderful Wednesday Our Version of Super Saturday. Go to the table outside the RS Room for some fun projects and sign ups. There will be some free make-and-takes offered as well. This will begin earlier than our regular activity time so you can come and go as you need to. A light dinner will be served at 6:30.
October 22-23 Stake Conference

NEXT 2 WEEKS READING

Hel 9:18-3 Ne 2:19

JOURNAL PROMPT - September Topic is TEEN/SCHOOL YEARS

How did you like school? What were your favorite and least favorite things to do?

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Riverton First Ward Relief Society Update

September 18, 2011

Today

Conducting Cindy Denos

Opening Hymn “Does the Journey Seem Long?” Hymn #127

Opening prayer Connie Curran

Lesson 41 The Post Mortal Spirit World Kate Knaras

Closing Hymn “ Faith” PSB 96

Closing Prayer Ricki Klingler

Upcoming Events

September 21 (Wed.) Michael Perry Financial Workshop sponsored by the Relief Society 6-9 PM at the Riverton Church Office Building 3740 West Market Center Drive. This is an excellent class regarding money management principles. It is for both the women and the men. Older youth are also invited. Contact a member of the presidency if you need a ride.
September 24 9am Stake Farm Assignment picking up rocks. Park on South side, bring a bucket and gloves (Families welcome - all ages can come with their parents)
September 24 (Sat.) General Relief Society Broadcast. There will be a dinner at 5:00 pm at the Stake Center prior to the broadcast which begins at 6:00pm. Sunday Dress.
October 19th (Wed.) Wonderful Wednesday This is our version of Super Saturday. Be watching the table outside the RS room for some fun projects and sign ups. There will be some free make-and –takes offered as well. This will begin earlier than our regular activity time so you can come and go as you need to. We will be having dinner at a set time. More details will be coming!

Our Sisters Rachelle Brown loves to shop and go to her boys baseball games, Kara Talbot loves to have her ‘girl day out’ on her birthday were she goes shopping and gets a pedicure..., she also loves to make jewelry.

Journal Prompt/Question This Week (September’s Topic:“School Years”)
Do you have any special memories of holidays...ie, what did you do for Valentines Day? Did you have a Valentine Box at school? (A special boy you wanted a Valentine from...)
THIS WEEKS READING

Helaman 5:46-Hel 9:17

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RIVERTON 1ST WARD RELIEF SOCIETY UPDATE

September 11, 2011

UPCOMING EVENTS & BRIGHT SPOT TODAY

September 11, 2011 Salt Lake Tabernacle 9/11 MEMORIAL PROGRAM “Rising Above”: took place today@ 9:30 am- rebroadcast@8:00pm on KBYU Channel 11, guest narrated byTom Brokaw, NBC anchor presents, in music and word, how that tragedy and other challenges faced by everyday Americans have bound our nation together and inspired us to lead lives of deeper understanding, appreciation, and purpose. See https://lds.org/church/events/mormon-tabernacle-choir-to-rise-above-with-9-11-program?lang=eng for more info and musicandthespokenword.org for weekly live broadcast
Sept 13 Ward Temple Night 6:40pm
September 21 ( Wednesday) Michael Perry Financial Workshop sponsored by the Relief Society 6-9 PM at the Riverton Church Office Building 3740 West Market Center Drive. This is an excellent class regarding money management principles. It is for both the women and the men and older youth are also invited. Contact a member of the RS presidency if you need a ride.
September 24 (Saturday) General Relief Society Broadcast. There will be a dinner at 5:00 pm at the Stake Center prior to the broadcast which begins at 6:00pm. (Sunday Dress)
October 19th 'Wonderful Wednesday'4-9pm This is our version of Super Saturday. Be watching for the table outside the RS room for some fun projects and sign ups. There will be some free make-and–takes offered as well. This will begin earlier than our regular activity time so you can come and go as you need to. Dinner will be served at 6pm

OUR SISTERS

Things we love; Kerry Exeter loves to be with her family and do things for them, and she likes to eat (she is a great cook too), scrapbook, and be in the mountains horse back riding, skiing or hiking; Connie Curran also loves to scrapbook and she is UP TO DATE too!! She also uses the Relief Society blog as a resource to quickly answer & share the weekly journaling questions with her daughter Chelsea who is currently attending college.  :)(Great advice for sharing your personal histories with family members ‘right as you write them’!)

JOURNAL PROMPT- Topic for September is TEEN/SCHOOL YEARS

Did you ever get into trouble for doing something you weren’t supposed to do...or have an accident... what did you learn from it?

THIS WEEKS READING     

Helaman 2:1-Helaman 5-45

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Riverton 1st Ward

Relief Society Sponsored Activity
Financial

Workshop

Taught by Michael Perry

Wednesday, September 21st
From 6:00 – 9:00pm
@ Riverton Church Office Building
(3740 West Market Center Dr.)

Topics to be discussed:

Money management principles
Three options that will empower you to make sound financial decisions for life
How to develop a financial game plan
The practical results of saving and how quickly money adds up when you develop a plan
Use your money to create wealth rather than pay interest to someone else
Managing and using credit cards to your advantage
Pay off your mortgage early
Debt is hazardous—how to live your life without debt
It’s not how much money you make but how you manage your money

RIVERTON 1ST WARD RELIEF SOCIETY UPDATE

September 4, 2011

Conducting Cindy Denos

Opening Hymn #244 Come Along, Come Along

Opening Prayer Dee Maynard

Lesson Presidency Message

Instructor Joan Gust

Closing Hymn #135 My Redeemer Lives

Closing Prayer Lee Waters

UPCOMING EVENTS

Every Saturday Harvest Share 9-11 Front lawn of Stake Center -Bring anything from your garden that you would like to share or just come to pick up produce that you need. It’s free.

September 10 Stake Family Harvest Festival 4-6:30 Stake Pavilion - Dinner at 5pm Bring one side dish and one dessert.

September 21 Michael Perry Financial Help Class. Learn how to be set for life. 6-9 PM. Couples, returned missionaries, newly married, young and old….ALL invited and encouraged to attend. (To be held @ Riverton Church Office Bldg)

Sept 24 The Stake RS invites all sisters to light dinner Saturday evening at 5:00 at the Stake Center preceding the 6 o’clock General Relief Society Broadcast.

OUR SISTERS

Linda Cannon paints beautiful paintings, likes to do crafts, paints rocks with her grand daughter Kennedy and loves to cook and try healthy new recipes. We would also like to welcome Sherry Devenberg and Elise Williams into our RS and ward, we are thrilled to have you and your families in our ward!

BRIGHTSPOT

You can visit rs1st.blogspot.com to be uplifted by sisters in our own ward! Also take the time to listen to real life motivational stories from other LDS women and men, couples and youth by clicking on the ‘Meet Mormons’ videos on rs1st.blogspot.com. If you want more, you can also watch uplifting ‘Mormon Messages’ too on RS1ST.BLOGSPOT.COM :) THANK YOU, all sisters, for watching over each other - you are bringing relief to SO MANY through your prayers, VTing, concern and love. You all truly are treating each other as sisters. What a wonderful ward family Riv 1st Ward is, as we work together to make things happen!
JOURNAL TOPIC FOR SEPTEMBER:

School Years

Did you have a favorite teacher or school subject? Or a special friend or playground game you loved to play?
THIS WEEKS READING

Alma 61:6 –Helaman 2:14

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RIVERTON 1st WARD RELIEF SOCIETY UPDATE

August 28, 2011

Conducting Charity Lighten

Opening Hymn #29 O My Father

Opening Prayer Val Stone

Lesson 39 “Chastity”

Instructor Whitney Ford

Closing Hymn PSB #140 I’ll Walk With You

Closing Prayer Lori Nielson

UPCOMING EVENTS

August 31 Ward Summer Party 6 pm @ Riverton Park (Old Pavillion)
August 31 Sandy Dry Pack Cannery 5-9 pm
September 21: Michael Perry Financial Help Class, (Learn how to be set for life) 6-9pm Couples, Returned Missionaries, Newly Married, Young and Old ...ALL Invited and are Encouraged to Attend (To Be Held @ Riverton Church Office Building
Sept 24 Stake RS invites all sisters to light dinner Saturday Evening at 5:00 at the Stake Center preceding the 6 o’clock General Relief Society Broadcast

OUR SISTERS

Congratulations to the Haymonds on the marriage of their son Brock. Please keep Betty Silcox in your prayers as her arm continues to heal after her fall. THANK YOU RS Activity Committee for another WONDERFUL, INFORMATIVE activity!! (You can grab handouts and recipes from the activity in the Happenings Books this month!)

BRIGHT SPOT
"I urge our people everywhere, with all of the persuasiveness of which I am capable, to live worthy to hold a temple recommend, to secure one and regard it as a precious asset, and to make a greater effort to go to the House of the Lord and partake of the spirit and the blessings to be had therein."
—Gordon B. Hinckley

Journal Idea (August Topic: Home & Childhood)
What did you like to explore, create or imagine/pretend while growing up.

THIS WEEKS READING

Alma 57:17 -Alma 61:5

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RIVERTON 1ST WARD RELIEF SOCIETY UPDATE

August 21, 2011

Conducting Charity Lighten
Opening Hymn #254 True to the Faith

Opening Prayer Clo Dillman
Lesson TFOT “The Holy Temple-A Beacon to the World”

Instructor: Connie Curran

Closing Hymn #125 How Gentle God’s Commands

Closing Prayer Susan Lewis

UPCOMING EVENTS

August 24 Week Night Relief Society Activity 7 pm Canning and Food Storage

August 31 Ward Summer Party 6 pm

August 31 Sandy Dry Pack Cannery 5-9 pm

OUR SISTERS

Irene Murphy loves to go sit in the mountains, relax and read a book by a stream. Justie Lowery loves to make bracelets.

Journal - Personal History Topic for August: Home and Childhood
Did you have a special pet or toy-do you have a favorite story about one of them?

BRIGHT SPOT

"Pray for wisdom and understanding as you walk the difficult paths of your lives. If you are determined to do foolish and imprudent things, I think the Lord will not prevent you. But if you seek His wisdom and follow the counsel of the impressions that come to you, I am confident that you will be blessed." ~ President Gordon B. Hinckley

THIS WEEKS READING
Alma 53:1 -Alma 57:16

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RIVERTON 1ST WARD RELIEF SOCIETY UPDATE

August 14, 2011

Conducting Charity Lighten

Opening Hymn #87 God is Love

Opening Prayer Ricki Klingler

Lesson 38 Eternal Marriage

Closing Hymn #298 Home Can Be a Heaven on Earth

Closing Prayer Christy Hydrick

UPCOMING EVENTS

August 15-19 BYU Education Week Early Registration can be done through August 12 online at educationweek.byu.edu or by phone 801 422 8925. See educationweek.byu.edu for class offerings, and more info. “That all may be Edified” D&C 88:122

August 24 Week Night Relief Society Activity 7 pm Food Shopping Tips, Using & Building Your Food Storage, Self Caner Demonstration, Tasters Table and More

August 31 Ward Summer Party 6 pm

OUR SISTERS

Kolette Johnson loves to spend time with her family camping in Manti or going to St. George on mom & daughter trips, Marilyn Hardy loves to golf, go camping and fishing and has traveled to over 22 different countries, Mindy Day loves to waterski, travel and laugh.

Journal Prompts for Personal History

This Months Focus is Home & Childhood

Week 1: Did you have a favorite bedtime story or nursery rhyme or song that was sung to you? Name one of your best childhood experiences/memories...

Week 2: What did you do for fun? Did you have a favorite game that you played out in your yard or inside--relate a memory of a fun time in the yard or something that you played or had fun doing.

BRIGHT SPOT

"Forget yourself and get to work."

Gordon B. Hinckley

THIS WEEKS READING

Alma 50:13 -Alma 53:9

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RIVERTON 1ST WARD RELIEF SOCIETY UPDATE

August 7, 2011

Conducting Charity Lighten

Opening Hymn #255 Carry On
Opening Prayer Barbara Fahrner

Lesson Presidency Message Cindy Denos

Closing Hymn #221 Dear to the Heart of the Shepherd

Closing Prayer Ellen Ford

UPCOMING EVENTS

August 10 Ward Temple Night 6:40

August 15-19 BYU Education Week Early Registration can be done through August 12 online at educationweek.byu.edu or by phone 801 422 8925. See educationweek.buy.edu for class offerings, and more info. “That all may be Edified” D&C 88:122

August 24 Week Night Relief Society Activity 7 pm

August 28 Stake Pioneer Trek Fireside 7 pm

August 31 Ward Summer Party 6 pm

August 31 Sandy Dry Pack Cannery 5-9 pm

OUR SISTERS
Our love and prayers go out to Judith Higley and her family at this time with the passing of her mother Barbara Craig, thank you to all those who helped bring food or otherwise helped at the funeral on Tuesday.

THIS WEEKS READING
Alma 46:29 -Alma 50:12
BRIGHT SPOT
“Thank heaven for women of faith in our lives! A woman of faith loves the Lord. She wants Him to know it by the life she lives, by the words she speaks, by the service she renders to His children, by her every action. She know that He loves her even though she is imperfect and still trying to be better. She know that when she does her very best, that it is enough.”
~President Gordon B. Hinckley

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RIVERTON 1ST WARD UPDATE

July 31, 2011

TODAY

Bishopric Message

Instructors : Elders Quorum

UPCOMING EVENTS

August 10 Ward Temple Night 6:40 pm
August 15-19 BYU Education Week. Early Registration can be done through August 12 online at educationweek.byu.edu or by phone 801 422 8925. You can also register the “day of” at the Wilkinson Student Center Garden Court or Marriott Center Northwest Ticket Booth. See educationweek.buy.edu for class offerings, and more info. “That all may be Edified” D&C 88:122

August 24 Week Night RS Activity 7pm Canning/Food Storage Class -- samples from food storage items...we are going to begin a monthly canning/volunteer program

August 27 Stake Harvest Share 9-11 am

August 28 Stake Pioneer Trek Fireside 7 pm

August 31 Ward Summer Party 6:00

August 31 Sandy Dry Pack Cannery 5:00 - 9 PM

BRIGHT SPOT
“It is not a sacrifice to live the gospel of Jesus Christ. It is never a sacrifice when you get back more than you give. It is an investment. And the living of the gospel of Jesus Christ becomes a greater investment than any of which we know because its dividends are eternal and everlasting.”

~President Gordon B Hinckley

OUR SISTERS
Congratulations to Ellen Ford and her family on the marriage of Preston and Mckenzi in the Manti Temple yesterday.
Thank you to all those who brought food, or in many other ways, helped with the funeral and passing of Sister Verda Withers. It was a beautiful service and luncheon-a very tender spirit was felt through out. Another testament of how Heavenly Father is in charge, giving us the opportunity to feel that thinning of the
veil as someone passes ... and to refocus on how great this life is and what really matters most.
JOURNAL –PERSONAL HISTORY PROMPT

Where did you live when you were growing up? Describe your home (s) and something you remember about that.

Ward Relief Society Blog: RS1st.blogspot.com

THIS WEEKS READING Alma 43-15 -Alma 46 :28

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RIVERTON 1ST WARD UPDATE

July 24, 2011

TODAY

Conducting Joan Gust

Opening Hymn Come, Come Ye Saints Hymn 30

Opening Prayer Teresa Garfield

Lesson TFOT “The Spirit of Revelation” David A. Bednar

Instructor Connie Curran

Closing Hymn They, The Builders of the Nation Hymn 36

Closing Prayer Whitney Ford

BRIGHT SPOT
"You are not a pawn on a chessboard. You are a son or daughter of God, with moral agency, which is the power and capacity to act and not be acted upon. As you strive to live righteously and exercise your agency in accordance with truth, God doesn't move you, but He will guide you."
Elder David A. Bednar
UPCOMING EVENTS

July 26 -Sandy Dry Pack Cannery 9 to 1 615 East 8400 South

August 10-Ward Temple Night 6:40

August 15-19 BYU Education Week Early Registration can be done through August 12 online at educationweek.byu.edu or by phone 801-422-8925 (If you register before August 5th your name badge will be mailed to you - afterwards you can pick it up at the ‘Will Call’ desks located in the Marriott Center Northeast ticket booth or the Wilkinson Student Center.) You can also register the “day of” at the Wilkinson Student Center Garden Court or Marriott Center Northwest Ticket Booth. See educationweek.byu.edu for class offerings, and more info “That all may be Edified” D&C 88:122

OUR SISTERS
Congratulations to Ellen Ford and the Ford family, Preston and Mikenzi were married in the Manti Temple on July 30th.
What do you love?
Janette Clark loves church history & tours, she also loves to play the violin, and sports.

JOURNAL –PERSONAL HISTORY PROMPT

Do you have any brothers or sisters? What are their names and do you have any funny or special memories about each of them?
THIS WEEKS READING

Alma 37:43-Alma 43:14

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RIVERTON 1ST WARD RELIEF SOCIETY UPDATE

July 17, 2011

TODAY

Conducting Joan Gust

Opening Hymn Love At Home Hymn 294

Opening Prayer Lori Nielson

Lesson #36.37 The Family Can Be Eternal/Family Responsibilities

Instructor Kate Knaras

Closing Hymn Dearest Children God is Near you Hymn 96

Closing Prayer Christy Hydrick

BRIGHT SPOT
“May we . . . demonstrate kindness and love within our own families. Our homes are to be more than sanctuaries; they should also be places where God’s Spirit can dwell, where the storm stops at the door, where love reigns and peace dwells.”

Thomas S. Monson

UPCOMING EVENTS

July 20 –RS Week Day Meeting - 7:30pm in the JOSEPH SMITH MEMORIAL BUILDING (On Temple Square)

**Legacy Theater Temple Square** Joseph Smith: The Prophet of the Restoration. If you are meeting us there, go to --the Legacy Theater in the Joseph Smith Memorial Building

Meet at 6:30pm at the Church if you want to carpool...

July 26 -Sandy Dry Pack Cannery 9am to 1pm 615 East 8400 South Sandy
August 15-19: BYU Education Week Early Registration can be done through August 12 online at educationweek.byu.edu or by phone 801-422-8925 (If you register before August 5th your name badge will be mailed to you - afterwards you can pick it up at the ‘Will Call’ desks located in the Marriott Center Northeast ticket booth or the Wilkinson Student Center.) You can also register the “day of” at the Wilkinson Student Center Garden Court or Marriott Center Northwest Ticket Booth. See educationweek.byu.edu for class offerings, and more info “That all may be Edified” D&C 88:122

OUR SISTERS
What do you love?
Barbara Day loves to arrange and design flowers - she used to work for Amelias; she also loves to play the piano and ride horses.
We’d like to officially welcome Lisa McCoy into Relief Society - she just married James McCoy (Patty’s son), we are very excited to have her with us - Lisa and Jimmy are both getting ready to take their Medical College Admissions Tests (MCAT’s).
JOURNAL-PERSONAL HISTORY PROMPT

Where did your ancestors come from? What are your grandparents names? Parents names? Relate a favorite memory with your mother/father or grandparents. What was important to them?

JULY BIRTHDAYS
     4 Leah Mezenen                 14 Diane Wheatley                   23 Jeanette Clark
     9 Whitney Ford                   16 Shirley Holt                          26 Sherry Higley
     9 Angelle Brown                 16 Barbara Day                          28 Lela Workman
     9 Lindsay Childs                  19 Carla Grow                            31 Irene Murphy

THIS WEEKS READING

Alma 34:1-Alma 37:42

RIVERTON 1ST WARD RELIEF SOCIETY UPDATE

July 10, 2011

TODAY

Conducting Joan Gust

Opening Hymn PSB 120 Nephi’s Courage

Opening Prayer Lee Waters

Lesson #35 “Obedience”

Instructor Terry Gehrke

Closing Hymn PSB 172 We’ll Bring the World His Truth

Closing Prayer Pam Ellis

BRIGHT SPOT

“The way of the gospel is a simple way. Some of the requirements may appear to you as elementary and unnecessary. Do not spurn them. Humble yourselves, and walk in obedience. I promise that the results that follow will be marvelous to behold and satisfying to experience.”

~President Gordon B. Hinckley

OUR SISTERS

Whitney Ford, loves to sew, waterski - (she ‘barefoot’ waterski’s!), and play volleyball, she also loves to visit with people, and wishes she had more time to read because she likes that too. Leah Mezenen is a beautiful lady with 3 children, she is good friends with her neighbor across the street, Jen Cannon and loves to loan Jen eggs:). Lindsay Child, likes to work out and eat organic food. She is finishing her last two classes before graduating with her Business Administration Degree from USU - she currently works for Newmont University.

UPCOMING EVENTS

July 13 Ward Temple Night 6:40

July 20 - RS Week Day Activity **Legacy Theater Temple Square**The Legacy Theater, a 500 seat theater located inside the Joseph Smith Memorial Building, is now playing Joseph Smith: the Prophet of the Restoration. We will be traveling as a RS to attend. Please note on the sign up sheet the time you are interested in attending and we will car pool in groups together. See Happenings Books for times. (from 9 am to 7:30 pm)

July 26 -Sandy Dry Pack Cannery 9am to 1pm 615 East 8400 South Sandy

VTing Message

“Come to the temple and then come again. Making and keeping temple covenants will keep us on course to the greatest of all blessings - eternal life.” See Ensign or go to lds.org for full VTing message

THIS WEEKS B.O.M. READING

Alma 26:23-Alma 30:49

JOURNAL PROMPT

Do you remember your grandparents, great grandparents? What are your grandparents names? Who was the oldest person you remember in your family and what do you remember about them?

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RIVERTON 1ST WARD RELIEF SOCIETY UPDATE

July 3, 2011

TODAY
Conducting Joan Gust
Opening Hymn     #60 Battle Hymn of the Republic
Opening Prayer     Barbara Farhner
Lesson Presidency Message
Closing Hymn       #338 America the Beautiful
Closing Prayer       Kerry Exeter

BRIGHT SPOT
“As we extend our hands and hearts toward others in Christlike love, something wonderful happens to us. Our own spirits become healed, more refined, and stronger. We become happier, more peaceful, and more receptive to the whisperings of the Holy Spirit.” ~Pres. Uchtdorf

SISTERS
In June there were 3 marriages, congratulations to the Ellis, McCoy and Newman Families!

UPCOMING EVENTS

July 13 Ward Temple Night 6:40
July 20 RS Week Day Activity ** Legacy Theater Temple Square** The Legacy Theater, a 500-seat theater located inside the Joseph Smith Memorial Building, is now playing Joseph Smith: The Prophet of the Restoration. We will be traveling as a RS to attend, please note on the sign up sheet the time you are interested in attending and we will car pool in groups together :) See Happenings Book for times (from 9am to 7:30 pm)

July 26 -Sandy Dry Pack Cannery 9am to 1pm 615 East 8400 South Sandy

VTing Message

THIS WEEKS READING

Alma 26:23-Alma 3

Journal

Now let’s get organized and begin a ‘Personal History’ July’s Topic is Ancestors :

What is your full name and do you know why you were named that, where were you born and when (birthday). Did/do you have any nicknames?

2012 Weekday Meetings

January:"Attitude of Gratitude" Activity  on January 18th Corby Cambell came and we were spiritually uplifted as we were sung to and taught about gratitude. Carolyn Jackson also taught us and we make “Gratitude Jars” for each sister to take home families could write about things that they are grateful for and add to the jar - then on Thanksgiving take out the items and read as a family, & their journals... Pictures and songs are here on our RS Blog... for those that would like to review the night, and for those that wanted to see it but missed it.

February: Stake RS Activity - How Firm a Foundation Dinner & Classes

March: “Forget Not” RS Birthday Dinner Party Celebration: Special Dinner and Musical Program, performed & written by sisters in RS  

April:  MTC “Member Training Center” Mother’s of Missionaries spoke, displays were brought by sisters who had served, and of current missionaries out.  We were taught:
How to raise future Missionaries
Being a Member Missionary
A Homemade Flour Tortilla Demo was given
Displays/Handouts/Taster’s Table

May: Freezer Meals Service Project: We made freezer meals that our compassionate service leader saved and then gave out to those in need in 2012.  Recipes were shared so that we all could make freezer meals for our families if we chose to.

June: “How Sweet it Is” Cupcakes were decorated and then delivered to sisters in the ward, we also were given booklets to help up memorize “The Living Christ” Ellen Ford bore testimony of this and RaNae Colby taught the spiritual thought.

August: Ward Summer Party

September: Temple Session and Breakfast

October: Wonderful Wednesday We enjoyed each others company as we ate dinner, listened to a ‘personal history wrap up’ guest speaker - Brother Homer , completed a service project for Niki Kearns (who had just be diagnosed with Leukemia) - we made a quilt for her to take to the hospital and crocheted & knitted Chemo hats for the Huntsman Cancer Hospital, we also  worked on homemaking projects and crafts and learned how to make homemade caramel apples - demonstration

November: Thanks for the Giving We had a Charlie Brown thanksgiving meal, made homemade cards, and encouraged each sister in our ward to show thanks for what we have been given by completing one simple “random act of kindness” … thank someone for something they have done, pray for knowledge of someone in need, choose one thing out of the ordinary that you can SIMPLY do this month... it can be anonymous, or a note/letter sent in the mail, a small something left or done for someone. (This began our new page on our blog “Good Things”)

December: Blankets were put together by the RS, then delivered to the widows/widowers in the ward by the YM/YW, we also enjoyed a Ward Christmas Breakfast, made by the Men.

Activity Topics 2011

January: RS Reading Program Introduced - We are reading the Book of Mormon this year - small assignments each week help us to study and finish the B.O.M. this year :) Pie Making w/Ardith Lund, & 72 hour kit display

February: Favorite Things, each sister brought their 'favorite thing' to share and we had a chocolate dipping demonstration by Dee Maynard

March:Relief Society Celebration Dinner "March is Made for Memories":Preserving Our Past, Present, and Future

Sisters brought/shared their favorite soup, salad and/or roll recipes for all to taste that night as we enjoyed eating dinner together and feeling the 'relief' that being 'together' in Relief Society can bring- we celebrated the 169th year since the Relief Society organization was founded by the Prophet Joseph Smith on March 17, 1842, in Nauvoo, Illinois. In the days of its founding, it had two main purposes: to provide relief for the poor and needy and to bring people to Christ. We ate birthday cake and everyone also left with NEW favorite soup and roll recipes! YEAH for dinner help!

April: Trip to the Riverton Family History Library, & RS Journal Writing Program began- each week sisters have the opportunity to write a journal entry during the time between Sunday School and RS if they choose to -- our goal is to be able to end this year with at least one entry per month, or up to as much as 1 per week for all sisters who would like to participate.

May: Summer Survival Activity, recipes were shared for healthy eating, there was a great 'clothing exchange' where many sisters donated and many benefited as we took home gently used and some even new clothes :) We also had a lesson about spring cleaning where Gail Rollo gave us tips.

June: Fay Stradley and Kate Knaras Journal Ideas Fay is 91 and Kate is 19, and we were richly taught by both with ideas of how to make our journaling fun, organized and beneficial to our posterity.

July: Joseph Smith Building **Legacy Theater Temple Square**The Legacy Theater, a 500 seat theater located inside the Joseph Smith Memorial Building, is now playing Joseph Smith: the Prophet of the Restoration. We traveled as a RS to watch it!

August: We enjoyed classes on Canning, Food Shopping, and Food Storage. Folders were given out along with many handouts -- see happenings books on Sunday to receive yours.

September: Financial Planning We attended a class taught by Michael Perry at the Riverton Church Office Building. All that were there learned some great tips on becoming financially stable. If you could not attend that night, this class is taught on the third Wednesday of each month from 6-9pm. (There are many other wonderful classes offered - take the time to visit and pick your favorites)

October: Wonderful Wednesday Everyone had a 'WONDERFUL' time Wednesday at the Riverton 1st Ward RS meeting!! It was well attended and enjoyed by many ( sisters even came from other wards and places to join us! We LOVED it!) We enjoyed each others company as we ate dinner, worked on homemaking projects and crafts we could give as gifts -we also enjoyed soup demonstrations (THANKS so much Sis. Elise Williams for the demonstration and to our RS Meeting Committee for such a wonderful evening- a very special thanks too to our very talented Sis. Lisa Atwood for all the wonderful craft ideas!! ) We also sampled and received many wonderful fall recipes that night! (Thank you Cathy for the wonderful food!) (See the handout booklet right here:) for the recipes from Wonderful Wednesday, and - as per request- all handouts will now be listed on this blogsite for your convenience in printing out)

November (A time to remember what we are 'thankful for') We teamed up with our Young Women and made blankets for The Road Home Shelter. (Nov. 29 is the delivery day to the shelter - all RS/YW sisters are invited) Thank you to all those that participated! A great tradition of service has begun. It feels good to know we are helping someone to feel warmer and loved during this holiday season. (Maybe we can save up for next year and do it again YW :)! o

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December:

We all enjoyed our WARD CHRISTMAS PARTY!

December

We all enjoyed our WARD CHRISTMAS PARTY!

**RELIEF* Felt @ Riverton 1st Ward Relief Society

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