January 2011 newsletter

Visiting Teaching Message

The History and Heritage of Relief Society

In the coming months, each Visiting Teaching Message will give us the opportunity to learn more about the history of Relief Society and its part in the restored gospel. For many reasons, understanding our history is not only important but essential.

Understanding our history helps make us an effective part of the future of Relief Society.  President Spencer W. Kimball explained, "We know that women who have deep appreciation for the past will be concerned about shaping a righteous future."

Report your Visiting Teaching to Tami Nielsen - 720.929.1086

Lessons

Jan 2 Bishop's Message

Jan 9 Lesson Chapter 24: The Sabbath Day

Jan 16 Ward Conference

Jan 23 T FOT: "Let There be Light" Elder Cook

Jan 30 Combined Priesthood and Relief Society

Relief Society Activities 

Relief Society Activity

We will be having a tri-ward activity Tuesday, January 18 at 7 p.m. in our building. Sister Woodward from the stake will be our guest speaker on the effects of depression. If you have anything that you would like to be covered at this meeting or have any questions regarding depression, please submit them anonymously to Trisha Jensen and she will submit

them to Sister Woodward.

Quilting

We are going to try to quilt once again. Please join us on Tuesday, January 25 at 7 p.m. at Lisa Thornton's house.

FYI

We are going to be adding recipes to our relief society blog. Please submit any wonderful recipes that you would like to share with other sisters in the ward to Emily at ravsten@msn.com.

Birthdays

9• Kerry Wuthrich

12 • Barbara Trujillo

18 • Marlene Cowan

22 • Mandy Heavener

23 • Chelsie Bruggeman

23 • Anne Hinrichs

27 • Stacy Anderson

Events

Temple Day

January 11

Ward Conference

January 16

Play Date

Meet at Chic-Fil-A on Tuesday, January 18 at 11:30 a.m. for some play time for the kids and chat time for the mom's. Hope to see you there.

New Meeting Time

Church will begin at 1 p.m. in 2011. Sacrament will remain first, followed by Sunday School and Relief Society/Priesthood Meetings.

December News!

Visiting Teaching Message:
Our Responsibility to Participate in Temple and Family History Work -
Over the centuries many people have died without knowledge of the gospel. Some of those people are your near and distant relatives. They are waiting for you to do the necessary research to link your families together and perform saving ordinances on their behalf. As we participate in temple and family history work, we are certain to have the Spirit to comfort us in our challenges and to guide us in important decisions. Temple and family history work is part of our work of providing relief, or service, to our own ancestors.
Report your Visiting Teaching to Tami Nielsen - 720.929.1086

Lessons:
Dec 5 - Presidency Message
Dec 12 - Lesson Chapter 22: The Gifts of the Spirit
Dec 19 - Lesson Chapter 23: The Sacrament
Dec 26 - T FOT

Relief Society Activities:
Relief Society Christmas Dinner
Join us for dinner and a beautiful program on Tuesday, December 7 at 6:30 p.m. at Amy Busch's (3129 E 152nd Pl). Babysitting will be provided, just down the street from Amy's at Lisa Thornton's home.
Temple Trip
We are planning a temple trip on Saturday, December 18. Please meet at Becca Buffington's home at 5:45 a.m. We will be home by 9:30 a.m. Please let Becca know if you will be attending, so you won't be left behind!
January's Relief Society Activity
We will be combining with the Eastlake ward on Tuesday, January 18th for a guest speaker and panel discussion on the effects of depression. Further information will be provided.

FYI:
Our Compassionate Service Leader is Jan Harsh. She can be reached at
303-451-9355. We want to thank her for all that she does to help the families
in our ward. We are grateful for her service.

Birthdays:
5• Erin H.
13 • Naomi H.
17 • Natalee G.
31 • Rebecca B.

Events:
Temple Day - December 14
Free Babysitting! The beehives are offering free babysitting Saturday December 11th from 4-7 p.m. at the Church. Feel free to go Christmas shopping or on a date.
Ward Christmas Breakfast - Come to the Chri stmas Party on Saturday, December 11th at
8 a.m. at the church. Breakfast will be served!

June Newsletter

J u n e 2 0 1 0

visiting teaching message
"...It is not possible to make real change all by ourselves. Our own willpower and our own good intentions are not enough. When we make mistakes or choose poorly, we must have the help of our Savior to get back on track. We partake of the sacrament week after week to show our faith in His power to change us. We confess our sins and promise to forsake them." -Julie Beck
Report your Visiting Teaching to Tami - 720.929.1086

lessons
June 6 - Presidency Message
June 13 - Lesson Chapter 11: The LIfe of Christ
June 20 - Lesson Chapter 12: The Atonement
June 27 - TFOT: Continue in Patience -Elder Utchdorf

relief society activities
Book club will be held at Kami Ralph's home on Tuesday, June 1 at 7 p.m.
Park Days - Come play on Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. throughout the month of June. We'll meet
at the Purple Park next to Rocky Top Middle School.
Mother & Daughter "T" Party - Join us June 22 at 6 p.m. at the Summit Grove Building for a fabulous "T" Party! Please bring your daughters! Dinner will be served.
Quilting/Project Night - Join us on Friday, June 25 at 6:30 p.m. at Sheri Denney's home to finish your FHE quilt, start the new "Tossed Nine-Patch" quilt, work on a project that needs to be done, or come and chat.

june birthdays
4 • Sandy D.
6 • Stephanie S.
25 • Judith A.
26 • Connie T.
29 • Heather M.

May News!!

Visiting Teaching Message:
Visiting teachers are encouraged to prayerfully select a conference address to share with those they teach. Report your Visiting Teaching to Tami Nielsen - 720.929.1086

President Monson said the following:
One writer summed up our love for mother when he declared, “God could not be everywhere, and so He gave us mothers." While on the cruel cross of Calvary, suffering intense pain and anguish, Jesus “saw his mother, and the disciple standing by, whom he loved, he saith unto his mother, Woman, behold thy son! Then saith he to the disciple, Behold thy mother!” (John 9:26–27.) What a divine example of gratitude and love!

Lessons:
May 2 Presidency Message "Stewardship-A Sacred Trust" Elder Cook
May 9 Lesson Chapter 9: Prophets of God
May 16 Lesson Chapter 10: Scriptures
May 23 Ward Conference
May 30 Fifth Sunday Bishopric Lesson

Relief Society Activities:
Quilting/Project Night
Join us on Tuesday, May 4 at 6:30 p.m. at Sheri Denney's home to finish your FHE quilt, start the new "Tossed Nine-Patch" quilt, work on a project that needs to be done, or come and chat.
Temple Trip
Sisters will leave from Trisha Jensen's home Saturday, May 22 at 5:45 a.m. If you are interested in attending, please notify Trisha so she knows to wait for you.
Women At The Well
Join us May 25 at 6:30 p.m. in the Summit Grove Building for a lovely evening on for a production of "Women at the Well." Dinner will be served.
Book Club
Our next book club book is "Prayers for Sale" by Sandra Dallas. Date and time TBD.
Park Days
May 5th at the Purple Park

Birthdays:
2 • Jill H.
2 • Jill P.
6 • Marie M.
11 • Kristi B.
15 • Tami N.
17 • Rachel B.
17 • Lisa K.
24 • Laura V.

Events:
May 8
Stake Service Project Contact Sheri Denney or Barbara Bell for more info
May 9
Mothers Day
May 11
Stake Temple Day
May 14 -15
Father and Sons Outing

Welcome!!
Brenna F. who just moved into the ward. They live up in the Haven.

April Relief Society News!

A p r i l 2 0 1 0 • Cherrywood Relief Society Newsletter:

Visiting Teaching Message:
Seeking and Receiving Personal Revelation -
We prepare to receive personal revelation as the prophets do, by studying the scriptures, fasting, praying, and building faith. Faith is the key. Remember Joseph’s preparation for the First Vision: "If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God … But let him ask in faith,
nothing wavering." —Elder Robert D. Hales
Report your Visiting Teaching to Tami Nielsen - 720.929.1086

Lessons:
Apr. 4 - General Conference
Apr. 11 - Lesson Chapter 7: The Holy Ghost
Apr. 18 - Lesson Chapter 8: Praying to Our Heavenly Father
Apr. 24 - Stake Conference

Relief Society Activities:
Book Club -
Our next book club gathering will be held on April 6 at 7 p.m. at Trisha Jensen's home. The book is "Cry the Beloved Country."
Temple Trip -
Sisters will be gathering at Trisha Jensen's home on Saturday, April 17 at 5:45 a.m. If you are interested in attending, please notify Trisha so she knows to wait for you.
72 Hour Kits -
Come and get prepared! On Tuesday, April 20 at 7 p.m., come join us in putting together 72 hour kits. They are only $10 per kit. Money is due to Christy Cosper by April 11.

Birthdays:
7 • Sirena L.
9 • Alysha G.
19 • Nikki W.
26 • Joan S. 28 • Sara B.

Events:
A p r i l 13
Stake T emple D ay
Ma y 25
Women At The Well - 6:30 p.m. - Summit Grove Building - Dinner and Program

fyi...
Free Days:
April 3
Art M useum
April 18
Nature & Science M useum
April 22
Denver Botanic Gardens

March News!

March News!

Visiting Teaching Message:

Strengthening Faith in God the Father and Jesus Christ through Personal
Scripture Study:
“When I was a new bride, … I was invited to a lunch for all of the Relief Society sisters in my ward who had read either the Book of Mormon or a short Church history book. I had become casual in my scripture reading, so I qualified to attend the luncheon by reading the short book because it was easier and took less time. As I was eating my lunch, I had a powerful feeling that though the history book was a good one, I should have read the Book of Mormon. The Holy
Ghost was prompting me to change my scripture reading habits. That very day I began to read the Book of Mormon, and I have never stopped. … Because I started reading the scriptures daily, I have learned about my Heavenly Father, His Son Jesus Christ, and what I need to do to be like Them. … -Julie B. Beck.
Report your Visiting Teaching to Tami N. - 720.929.1086

Lessons:
Mar. 7 Presidency Message
Mar. 14 Lesson Chapter 5: The Creation
Mar. 21 Lesson Chapter 6: The Fall of Adam and Eve
Mar 28 T FOT "Our Perfect Example" President Henry B. Eyring

Relief Society Activities:
Book Club~
Our next book club gathering will be held on April 6th at 7p.m. at Trisha Jensen's home. The book is "Cry the Beloved Country."
"From the Heart"~
Come and enjoy good friends at our next Relief Society activity. It will be held on Tuesday, March 16th at 7pm at Lisa Thornton's home. We will be hearing from Rich and Kami Ralphs as they talk to us about families, getting dating ideas and enjoying chocolate!
Quilting~
Our final quilting group will meet on Friday, March 12th at 7p.m. at Lisa Thornton's home.

Birthdays:

8 • Amanda F.
9 • Houshe K.
12 • Kristy K.
17 • Fonda B.
19 • Elizabeth H.
21 • Leslie T.


Events
M a r c h 9~
Stak e T emple D ay

M a r c h 2 0~
Ward Activity
"Book of M ormon Fi esta"
More info to come.
Contact L isa T arone if needed

January 2010!

J a n u a r y 2 0 1 0
C h e r r ywo o d R e l i e f S o c i e t y N e w s l e t t e r

birthdays:
12 • Barbara T.
18 • Marlene C.
22 • Mandy H.
23 • A nne H.
23 • Chelsie B.
27 • S tacy A.

visiting teaching message:
Becoming Self-Reliant~
Elder Robert D. Hales of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles said: "As we live
providently and increase our gifts and talents, we become more self-reliant.
Self-reliance is taking responsibility for our own spiritual and temporal welfare
and for those whom Heavenly Father has entrusted to our care. Only when we
are self-reliant can we truly emulate the Savior in serving and blessing others."
Report your Visiting Teaching to Tami Nielsen - 720.929.1086

lessons:
Jan. 3 Presidency Message
Jan. 10 Lesson Chapter 1: Our Father in Heaven
Jan. 17 Lesson Chapter 2: Our Heavenly Family
Jan. 24 T FOT "To Acquire Spiritual Guidance" Richard G. Scott
Jan. 31 Combined Priesthood/Relief Society

relief society activities:
quilting~
Quilting group will meet up again on Tuesday, January 19th at 7 p.m. at the
home of Lisa Thornton. If you have completed most of your blocks, please
contact Chelsie and let her know which color fabric you would like to use for
the sashing (the fabric in between each block) so that she can get the fabric
purchased. She will need to know your preferences by Sunday the 10th. Please
contact Chelsie at 303.457.3358 with further questions.
In addition, quilting will be held on Tuesday, January 19th from 11:45-2:30 at
Chelsie's home.
book club~
Our first book club meeting of 2010 will be on Tuesday, February 2nd at 7p.m.
at the home of Jill Hellbusch. The book is "The Magic of Ordinary Days" by Ann
Howard Creel.

events:
January 1 2 ~Stake Temple Day

Please remember to fast and
pray during our "40 day fast"
for missionary success and
opportunities in our ward.

fyi...
Free Days~
9 January - Denver Zoo
11 January - Museum of Nature and S cience
18 January - Denver Zoo
18 January - Botanic Gardens