Message from the Presidency
“What is said is not as important as what we hear and what we feel. That is why we make an effort to experience conference in a setting where the sill small voice of the spirit can be clearly heard, felt, and understood.”
-Robert D. Hales
“In Their Image,”, by Caitlin Connolly, 2017
You Do Belong
This year’s Relief Society theme is all about Belonging. The promise of Relief Society is that we can become a Zion Society. Our job as Relief Society sisters is to encourage one another.
When we look at one another from an eternal perspective, we can see each one as an eternal sister. We are happy for one another’s successes, we share one another’s sorrows, we forgive one another’s mistakes, and we strengthen one another in our weakness. We may not be perfect at it, but all the Lord requires is that we start by having a heart that is willing (see Doctrine and Covenants 64:34). As we are “willing to bear one another’s burdens,” as we are willing to “mourn with those that mourn” and “comfort those that stand in need of comfort,” as we are willing to “stand as witnesses of God” (Mosiah 18:8–9), we are keeping our covenants with Him.
Quote from “Promise of Belonging” By Jean B. Bingham, Sharon Eubank, and Reyna I. Aburto The Relief Society General Presidency
Ministering Challenge
See Beyond Differences.
We invite you to open your hearts and look for ways to help our ministering sisters despite each other’s differences. This month we will be discussing who our ministering sisters are and our companions. Please make sure to fill out the Favorite Things form so we can help others get to know you and so you can get to know others.
General Conference October 2023
Where to Watch
Where to Read
Relief Society Sunday Lessons
November 12th – Recognition Through Christ
“May we each learn to speak and hear His love here, in our hearts and homes, and in our gospel callings, activities, ministering and service.”
-Elder Gong
December 10th – Living Nativity
We will be having a living nativity for all the sisters to participate in.
November 26th – Centered on Christ
“He is our Savior and Redeemer, the “mark” to whom we should look and our greatest treasure.”
-Elder Renlund
December 24th – Christmas Lesson
We will not be having a Relief Society lesson on this day.
Announcements
Ward Announcements
Relief Society Activity November 23, 2023 More details coming soon.
Favorite Things Form Please fill out your favorite things so we can all get to know you! Click Here
Gratitude With lots of us feeling the stress of mental health, we wanted to fill up our gratitude form. If you need a pick-me-up go read what others are grateful for, or if you have a story to share, please add it! Click Here
If you are willing to babysit for someone to go to the temple, please let Kelli May know. If you need a babysitter for a temple trip please ask Kelli May for the list.
Stake Announcements
Food bank every Monday at 7 AM.
Orem Temple Open House
All are invited to the open house for the Orem Utah Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Temples are sacred buildings designed to help God’s children feel close to Him and His Son, Jesus Christ. Once the temple is dedicated, entrance is reserved for members of the Church, so this open house is a unique opportunity to tour this sacred space in the community. All are welcome to enjoy the beautiful grounds and this sacred house of the Lord.
Event Information
Admission
Admission is free; reservations are recommended. Book a free tour. Comfortable shoes and modest dress are recommended. Wheelchair accessible. Service animals are not permitted in the temple. Please refrain from smoking on temple property.
When
Friday October 27 through Saturday December 16
(excluding Sundays and Thanksgiving Day)
Monday-Saturday: 10:00am to 8:00pm
Parking
Parking will be available at designated off-site locations where shuttles will take visitors to the temple. Additional information will be provided upon making a reservation.
Duration
The open house includes a walking tour that lasts about 40 minutes.
Humanitarian Projects
Hat Crochet Pattern
Bootie Crochet Pattern
October Birthdays!
Natalie Saltas – November 2nd
Tiffany Hagen – November 10th
Ashley Stock – November 10th
Alexis Idoko – November 12th
Jamie Bennett – November 15th
Katie Geilman – Novmeber 16th
Heather Larson – November 21st
Amy Sosa Cervantes – November 22nd
Ynes Raadgep – November 24th
Brickel Wartena – November 26th
Emily Drummeller – November 29th
Gratitude Section
Add stories of the nice things that you have seen other people do. Or if you need positive vibes you can view the previous submissions!