Sisterhood Can Be Developed
“There are those in our church today who feel lonely and isolated,” said Barbara W. Winder, former general president of the Relief Society. “I have anguished over the cry of those sisters who want to contribute, who want to belong, who long for companionship and yet do not feel love and acceptance. I search, too, for the faces of the dear sisters we wish were here, who may be kept away with struggles of their own, whose presence would make us all stronger. We need you, each and every one.” (Ensign, Nov. 1984, p. 99.)
It is easy to be friendly and helpful to someone with whom we have much in common, but do we reach out to those who speak different languages or have different life-styles? The gospel tells us that all women are our eternal sisters. Our challenge is to accept someone who is different, look past a person’s weaknesses, forgive a sister who has wronged us, love someone who is angry with us, or repent and change our attitudes and actions. Such demands purify us and bring us closer to living a Christlike life.
The Lord understood that we would need help to meet life’s trials. That is why he gave us the gospel—and each other.Ensign » 1990 » August
Upcoming Sunday Lesson: Chap 33"The Spiritual Gifts of Healing" by Marci Weatherspoon
“There are those in our church today who feel lonely and isolated,” said Barbara W. Winder, former general president of the Relief Society. “I have anguished over the cry of those sisters who want to contribute, who want to belong, who long for companionship and yet do not feel love and acceptance. I search, too, for the faces of the dear sisters we wish were here, who may be kept away with struggles of their own, whose presence would make us all stronger. We need you, each and every one.” (Ensign, Nov. 1984, p. 99.)
It is easy to be friendly and helpful to someone with whom we have much in common, but do we reach out to those who speak different languages or have different life-styles? The gospel tells us that all women are our eternal sisters. Our challenge is to accept someone who is different, look past a person’s weaknesses, forgive a sister who has wronged us, love someone who is angry with us, or repent and change our attitudes and actions. Such demands purify us and bring us closer to living a Christlike life.
The Lord understood that we would need help to meet life’s trials. That is why he gave us the gospel—and each other.Ensign » 1990 » August
Upcoming Sunday Lesson: Chap 33"The Spiritual Gifts of Healing" by Marci Weatherspoon
This is Diane Anderson's last Sunday with us. They will be moving to Utah next week. We will miss Diane!! She has been a wonderful Enrichment Counsler. Make sure to wish Diane well when you see her.
Happy Birthday to You13 Pat Love
15 Retha Hance
17 Audrey Birdall
18 Quinci Menssen
19 Brenda Miller
ANNOUNCEMENTS
IT'S A GIRL!!!!!! Sophie Kay Larsen was born this morning to Lindsay & Matt Larsen.
Weight: 8lbs. 12 oz. Length: 20 inches Head: 14 inches Linds and Sophie are doing great!! Congrats to the Larsen Family. Sophie will be so loved!!!
May 25th- Ward Luau 5:00pm @ Jeanneret residence. Dinner will be served. Watch for sign up sheets for side items this Sunday.
May 26th- Relief Society Bag Project 9-noon @ church
May 30th- Relief Society Turkey Shoot. Meet 9:30am @ the church. Shoot will be over by noon. Dress comfortably, bring sunglasses and $10 per sister to cover the cost of the ammunition.
Mormon Tabernacle Choir Concert tickets available. To purchase please call Becky Cooper @322-1375.
New Sister's in our WardNeesha Brost
Melissa Knowls
Erin Herd
ENRICHMENT GROUPSPreach My Gospel Study Group--Friday, May 15 at 10:30 a.m. at Melanie Williamson's home (8411 Laurelwood Street, Lenexa). We will be studying pages 51-54.
Good Weather Walking Group-each Thursday at 8:45 a.m. Meet at the building at the entrance to Shawnee Mission Park (off Renner Blvd.). We will walk and talk, weather permitting. If you have any questions, call Heather Brown at 825-9026. See You There!!
Hot Mamas Healthy Habites Group- meets every Friday 8:40am at Heather Brown's house. We help each other focus on healthy eating habits, good excercise, and enjoy great conversation. Children are welcome.
Lunch/Dinner Group--Wednesday, May 20 at 6:30 p.m. at Barley's
Book Discussion Group will meet on Thursday, June 4th at 7:00 pm at Bonnie Dutcher’s home: 15612 W. 80th St. Lenexa, KS 66219. We will be discussing the book: The City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau. Lots of copies of this book can easily be obtained through the Johnson County Libraries.
Food and Cooking Group--Thursday, June 18 at 7:00 p.m. at Rebecca Rasmussen's home (8906 Dunraven Street, Lenexa). Rebecca will be teaching us how to make the famous Cafe Rio style sweet pork, rice, and Ranch dressing. The cost will be no more than $2 per person (be prepared to pay that night).NOTE: If you are interested in hosting and/or teaching the Food and Cooking group sometime this summer, please call Bonnie Dutcher at 307-0589. This is a very informal group and you can choose the theme you would like to teach about.
Overland Park 2nd ward in need of a Cheap or Free car. If you know of any please call Bishop Epperson @268-0644 or Sue Shipp@307-0245.Manchester Park and Falcon Meadows neighborhood garage sales this weekend.
Emergency Prepardness Items to add for May
Week 2: Canned Baked Beans
We were well informed on April 9th(Enrichment Meeting) by a member of the Johnson County Emergency team. Here is a website to get great info to help you prepare for a disaster. http://www.preparemetrokc.org/
Lenexa Relief Society Presidency
Sue Shipp RS President 307-0245
Diane Anderson 1st Counselor 499-0408
Lindsay Larsen 2nd Counselor 499-0791
Jill Jepperson RS Secretary 839-0389
Have a Wonderful Week
