“The fellowship of true friends who can hear you out, share your joys, help
carry your burdens, and correctly counsel you is priceless.” Ezra Taft
Benson, Tambuli, Mar 1987, 2
Friday, April 10, 2009
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Today's thought
President Benson’s 10 Suggestions for Successful Parenting
“Thinking of the example of his own mother and that of his beloved and faithful wife, Flora, President Benson has offered ten specific suggestions for mothers as they guide their precious children:
1. Take time to always be at the crossroads in the lives of your children, whether they be six or sixteen.
2. Take time to be a real friend to your children.
3. Take time to read to your children. Remember what the poet wrote:You may have tangible wealth untold; Caskets of jewels and coffers of gold. Richer than I you can never be— I had a mother who read to me.
4. Take time to pray with your children.
5. Take time to have a meaningful weekly home evening. Make this one of your great family traditions.
6. Take time to be together at mealtimes as often as possible.
7. Take time daily to read the scriptures together as a family.
8. Take time to do things together as a family.
9. Take time to teach your children.
10. Take time to truly love your children. A mother’s unqualified love approaches Christlike love (see Ezra Taft Benson, To the Mothers in Zion, pamphlet, 1987, pp. 8–12; see also Ezra Taft Benson, Come, Listen to a Prophet’s Voice, Salt Lake City: Deseret Book Co., 1990, pp. 32–36).”
Thomas S. Monson, “Memories of Yesterday, Counsel for Today,” Ensign, May 1992, 4–5
“Thinking of the example of his own mother and that of his beloved and faithful wife, Flora, President Benson has offered ten specific suggestions for mothers as they guide their precious children:
1. Take time to always be at the crossroads in the lives of your children, whether they be six or sixteen.
2. Take time to be a real friend to your children.
3. Take time to read to your children. Remember what the poet wrote:You may have tangible wealth untold; Caskets of jewels and coffers of gold. Richer than I you can never be— I had a mother who read to me.
4. Take time to pray with your children.
5. Take time to have a meaningful weekly home evening. Make this one of your great family traditions.
6. Take time to be together at mealtimes as often as possible.
7. Take time daily to read the scriptures together as a family.
8. Take time to do things together as a family.
9. Take time to teach your children.
10. Take time to truly love your children. A mother’s unqualified love approaches Christlike love (see Ezra Taft Benson, To the Mothers in Zion, pamphlet, 1987, pp. 8–12; see also Ezra Taft Benson, Come, Listen to a Prophet’s Voice, Salt Lake City: Deseret Book Co., 1990, pp. 32–36).”
Thomas S. Monson, “Memories of Yesterday, Counsel for Today,” Ensign, May 1992, 4–5
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Upcoming Enrichment!
April Flowers bring...May Enrichment!
Thursday, May 7, at 7:00pm, in the Relief Society Room. Babysitting will be provided.
Join us for a FUN night of Spring Cleaning! Mini-classes will cover organizational tips, how to remove different types of laundry stains, and how to make your own environmentally friendly cleaning products. A sister swap will follow the classes. Please bring your not-needed but still usable items (household, clothing, toys - anything!) to swap with other sisters. Any items not claimed will be donated to Goodwill.
We will begin collecting items for the Sister Swap in the gym that evening at 6:45.
Please contact Hila M or Erin K with questions.
Thursday, May 7, at 7:00pm, in the Relief Society Room. Babysitting will be provided.
Join us for a FUN night of Spring Cleaning! Mini-classes will cover organizational tips, how to remove different types of laundry stains, and how to make your own environmentally friendly cleaning products. A sister swap will follow the classes. Please bring your not-needed but still usable items (household, clothing, toys - anything!) to swap with other sisters. Any items not claimed will be donated to Goodwill.
We will begin collecting items for the Sister Swap in the gym that evening at 6:45.
Please contact Hila M or Erin K with questions.
Today's thought
“God has a specific plan for your life. He will reveal parts of that plan to
you as you look for it with faith and consistent obedience. His Son has made
you free—not from the consequences of your acts, but free to make choices.”
-Richard G. Scott, Liahona, May 2004, 100–102
you as you look for it with faith and consistent obedience. His Son has made
you free—not from the consequences of your acts, but free to make choices.”
-Richard G. Scott, Liahona, May 2004, 100–102
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Today's thought
“We all need to feel appreciated. An American industrialist, Charles M.
Schwab, said, ‘I have yet to find a man, whatever his situation in life, who
did not do better work and put forth greater effort under a spirit of approval
than he ever would do under a spirit of criticism’ (Richard Evans’ Quote
Book [1971], 171). When we express appreciation and approval, we increase the
confidence of others in us and encourage them to excel.”
The Latter-day Saint Woman: Basic Manual for Women, Part B, 303
Schwab, said, ‘I have yet to find a man, whatever his situation in life, who
did not do better work and put forth greater effort under a spirit of approval
than he ever would do under a spirit of criticism’ (Richard Evans’ Quote
Book [1971], 171). When we express appreciation and approval, we increase the
confidence of others in us and encourage them to excel.”
The Latter-day Saint Woman: Basic Manual for Women, Part B, 303
Monday, April 6, 2009
Vote for a book!
We've got a great selection of books to choose from so please cast your vote for the one you'd like to read and discuss at our next Book Club Meeting! The poll is open until Sunday, April 19th.
Friday, April 3, 2009
Submissions wanted!
We are asking for your ideas on the next book selection for the Book Club. Please email them to Patty or put them as a comment on this post by Monday, April 6th. Then we'll put a survey on the blog to let everyone vote and the winner will be the next book we'll read.
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