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!