Photo taken last night at Temple Square by JillOnly one verse of scripture in the entire King James Version of the New Testament suggests what the Savior did to develop himself from age twelve until he began his formal ministry at age thirty: “Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man” (Luke 2:52; see JST, Matt. 3:24–26). In other words, the Savior developed in the same areas indicated on the poll: intellectually (in wisdom and knowledge), physically (in stature), socially (in favor with man), and spiritually (in favor with God).
I am convinced that if we make and keep resolutions in those four areas, we will have a happier and more successful new year this coming year and every year for the rest of our lives. Let’s consider the nature of such resolutions and the benefits that can be ours if our resolve to improve ourselves is firm.It will take energy and effort to keep the resolutions we have made together. I pray that we will do this so that we can, as Jesus did, increase in wisdom, in stature, and in favor with God and man. In so doing, we will become happier, more successful, and more like the Savior every day for the rest of our lives."Resolutions" By Elder Joe J. Christensen Of the Presidency of the Seventyhttp://www.lds.org/ldsorg/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=2354fccf2b7db010VgnVCM1000004d82620aRCRD&locale=0&sourceId=d2803ff73058b010VgnVCM1000004d82620a____&hideNav=1
I am convinced that if we make and keep resolutions in those four areas, we will have a happier and more successful new year this coming year and every year for the rest of our lives. Let’s consider the nature of such resolutions and the benefits that can be ours if our resolve to improve ourselves is firm.It will take energy and effort to keep the resolutions we have made together. I pray that we will do this so that we can, as Jesus did, increase in wisdom, in stature, and in favor with God and man. In so doing, we will become happier, more successful, and more like the Savior every day for the rest of our lives."Resolutions" By Elder Joe J. Christensen Of the Presidency of the Seventyhttp://www.lds.org/ldsorg/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=2354fccf2b7db010VgnVCM1000004d82620aRCRD&locale=0&sourceId=d2803ff73058b010VgnVCM1000004d82620a____&hideNav=1
Upcoming Sunday Lesson : given by Sister Sue Shipp
A big Thanks to Jennie Heath for her wonderful lesson this past Sunday.
Happy Birthday To You
31st- Kayla Morris 31st- Jennifer Viles
Announcements
*Church will begin at 11:00am next Sunday Jan. 4th.
*It's the end of the month. Please report December Visiting Teaching to your Supervisor. If you don't know who your Supervisor is please call Anna Geilman at 742-8606
*Temple Trip for Relief Society Sisters is Friday, January 23-Saturday, January 24Join us for a fun and uplifting trip as we travel to the St. Louis Temple on Friday afternoon. We will stay overnight at a hotel near the temple, do a temple session on Saturday morning, and return home on Saturday evening. More details soon to come...please note that Saturday is also Stake Youth Temple Day in St. Louis. If you are interested in going, please email or call Diane Anderson @ andersonfamily@everestkc.net or 499-0408
*A new youth-oriented Web site, http://www.abrandnewyear.lds.org/, will be launched January 1, with music, video, testimonies, and other features from the Brand New Year youth celebration DVD. Youth, parents, and leaders are invited to enjoy the resources on this Web site.
*Temple Trip for Relief Society Sisters is Friday, January 23-Saturday, January 24Join us for a fun and uplifting trip as we travel to the St. Louis Temple on Friday afternoon. We will stay overnight at a hotel near the temple, do a temple session on Saturday morning, and return home on Saturday evening. More details soon to come...please note that Saturday is also Stake Youth Temple Day in St. Louis. If you are interested in going, please email or call Diane Anderson @ andersonfamily@everestkc.net or 499-0408
*A new youth-oriented Web site, http://www.abrandnewyear.lds.org/, will be launched January 1, with music, video, testimonies, and other features from the Brand New Year youth celebration DVD. Youth, parents, and leaders are invited to enjoy the resources on this Web site.
*If you would like to purchase tickets for the Mormon Tabernacle Chior Concert in Kansas City this June please contact Becky Cooper at beckycoop@msn.com
Lenexa Ward Relief Society Presidency
Sue Shipp RS President 307-0245
Diane Anderson 1st Counselor 294-7761
Lindsay Larsen 2nd Counselor 499-0791
Jill Jepperson RS Secretary 839-0389
We Hope you had a Merry Christmas and Have a Happy New Year Celebration!!!
