Week of January 3, 2011 – January 9 2011
Gospel Doctrine: Lesson 1: “That Ye Might Believe That Jesus Is the Christ” Isaiah 61:1-3; Joseph Smith Translation, Luke
• What do you learn about Jesus Christ from John 1:1–3, 14? (Note that “the Word” in John 1:1, 14 refers to the Savior. Use the Joseph Smith Translation of these verses if it is available.)
• The Apostle John said that “in [Jesus] was life” (John 1:4). He also testified that Jesus is “the true Light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world” (John 1:9). How has the Savior given you life and light?
• What accounts or teachings in the New Testament have particularly inspired or helped you? How might studying the New Testament this year help strengthen your testimony of Jesus Christ?
Suggestion for Family Discussion
Read John 1:1–3 or Joseph Smith Translation, John 1:1–3. Explain that Jesus (“the Word” in John 1:1–3) created the earth under Heavenly Father’s direction. Take a walk as a family, giving close attention to the many beauties of creation.
Scripture Chain: Jesus Christ’s Foreordained Mission
John 1:1–5; John 1:9–17; Abraham 3:22–27; Mosiah 3:5–10; Isaiah 61:1–2; Luke 4:16–21
Relief Society: Gospel Principle -25 : Fasting
General Conference Talks: “Stay on the Path” by Rosemary M. Wixom & “Gospel Learning and Teaching” by David M. McConkie
Book of Mormon Reading: 1Nephi 1-3
Week of January 10- January 16
Gospel Doctrine: Lesson 2: “My Soul Doth Magnify the Lord” Luke 1; Matthew 1
• What do you learn about Mary from her conversations with the angel Gabriel and with Elisabeth? (See Luke 1:26–38, 45–49; see also Alma 7:10.) What can you do to follow her example?
• How do the examples of Elisabeth, Zacharias, John the Baptist, Mary, and Joseph help you see the Savior’s greatness and increase your faith in him? How can you help others increase their faith in Jesus Christ?
Suggestion for Family Discussion
Read Luke 1:16, and discuss the importance of helping people “turn to the Lord” by sharing the gospel with them. Make a list of family members or friends who are not members of the Church or who are less-active members of the Church. Pray as a family for guidance in deciding whom you can share the gospel with and how to go about it.
Scripture Chain: Prophecies about John the Baptist
Isaiah 40:3; 1 Nephi 10:7–10; Luke 1:13–17; Luke 1:67, 76–79
Relief Society: Gospel Principles – 26: Sacrifice
General Conference Talks: “Reflections on a Consecrated Life” by Elder D. Todd Christofferson & “Of Things That Matter Most” by President Dieter F. Uchtdorf
Book of Mormon Reading: 1Nephi 4-6
Saturday, January 15, 2011
Circle of Sisters
President Boyd K. Packer, President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, has called each ward Relief Society a “circle of sisters.” He said:
“Each sister, no matter where in that circle she stands, can look to either side and feel the spirit of inspiration coming back as she extends the gentle hand of charity to those on either side. …
“… You will serve your organization, your cause—the Relief Society—this great circle of sisters. Your every need shall be fulfilled, now, and in the eternities; every neglect will be erased; every abuse will be corrected. All of this can come to you, and come quickly, when you devote yourself to Relief Society.”1
President Boyd K. Packer, Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, has cautioned us not to drift from the cause of Relief Society: “Too many sisters … think that Relief Society is merely a class to attend. The … sense of belonging to the Relief Society rather than just attending a class must be fostered in the heart of every woman.” And then he makes this earnest assignment: “Sisters, you must graduate from thinking that you only attend Relief Society to feeling that you belong to it!”4
“Each sister, no matter where in that circle she stands, can look to either side and feel the spirit of inspiration coming back as she extends the gentle hand of charity to those on either side. …
“… You will serve your organization, your cause—the Relief Society—this great circle of sisters. Your every need shall be fulfilled, now, and in the eternities; every neglect will be erased; every abuse will be corrected. All of this can come to you, and come quickly, when you devote yourself to Relief Society.”1
President Boyd K. Packer, Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, has cautioned us not to drift from the cause of Relief Society: “Too many sisters … think that Relief Society is merely a class to attend. The … sense of belonging to the Relief Society rather than just attending a class must be fostered in the heart of every woman.” And then he makes this earnest assignment: “Sisters, you must graduate from thinking that you only attend Relief Society to feeling that you belong to it!”4
Thursday, January 13, 2011
BE SAFE!!!
THERE HAVE BEEN A NUMBER OF INCIDENCES IN OUR AREA RECENTLY...
Be aware of your welfare, home, your neighbors and your neighbor's welfare/homes.
Here are some numbers to call:
(of course there is 911 for an emergency)
**If you see suspicious activity of any kind - call Crime Stop: 602-262-6151
**If you want a Patrol watch in your neighborhood and/or on your street (an officer to come and drive around the neighborhood), (call before 3 p.m. if you want it done for the evening and throughout the night, as the sergeants are briefed on these requests before the 3 p.m. briefing meeting they have)
call the local precinct number: 602-495-5002
** To set up a "Block Watch" on your very street with your neighbors, call:
Officer Oscar Timmitten w/Phoenix Police Dept
Be aware of your welfare, home, your neighbors and your neighbor's welfare/homes.
Here are some numbers to call:
(of course there is 911 for an emergency)
**If you see suspicious activity of any kind - call Crime Stop: 602-262-6151
**If you want a Patrol watch in your neighborhood and/or on your street (an officer to come and drive around the neighborhood), (call before 3 p.m. if you want it done for the evening and throughout the night, as the sergeants are briefed on these requests before the 3 p.m. briefing meeting they have)
call the local precinct number: 602-495-5002
** To set up a "Block Watch" on your very street with your neighbors, call:
Officer Oscar Timmitten w/Phoenix Police Dept
602-495-5238
Please, please! Set up a block watch. You set up a time for all of the neighbors on your street to gather and listen... the officer will explain the program and get the ball rolling for one to be set in place on your street. This is a street by street basis, you will get a block watch sign posted on your street for people to see, and instructions on what to do to be more aware of and combative / pro-active against problems arising in your neighborhood.
If you have any other questions... call the non-emergency number for the Phoenix Police:
602-262-6151
Please, please! Set up a block watch. You set up a time for all of the neighbors on your street to gather and listen... the officer will explain the program and get the ball rolling for one to be set in place on your street. This is a street by street basis, you will get a block watch sign posted on your street for people to see, and instructions on what to do to be more aware of and combative / pro-active against problems arising in your neighborhood.
If you have any other questions... call the non-emergency number for the Phoenix Police:
602-262-6151
Monday, January 3, 2011
Announcements 01/03/11
January Events
January 8th - Primary Breakfast
9:00am at the Happy Valley Building
Meet Your Teachers in your PJs
January 22nd - Stake Blood Drive
7:30am to 12:00 at the Happy Valley Building
Contact Jen Ferniza at jenferniza@yahoo.com for more info
January 27th - Pinnacle Vista Relief Society Activity
7:00pm at the Happy Valley Building
Money Management, Creating a Will and More
January 29th - Stake Primary Activity (Girls 8 to 11yrs)
6:30pm to 8:30pm at the Stake Center
Daughters of a Royal Birth
Monday, December 13, 2010
Super Saturday Recipe
If you were lucky enough to get a taste of these cookies, you will be making them for yourself right away. They are delicious!
Cocoa Kiss Cookies. Weathersby Family 2010
1 cup butter
2/3 cup sugar
1 teas. vanilla
1 2/3 cup flour
1/4 cup cocoa
1 cup walnuts or pecans (chopped)
1 9oz pkg Hersheys Kisses (about 54)
Confectioners sugar
Cream butter, sugar, and vanilla. Gradually beat in flour and cocoa. Beat, on low speed, walnuts or pecans until well distributed. Chill.
Meanwhile, unwrap kisses. Wrap a scant Tablespoon dough around each kiss, covering completely. Bake on ungreased cookie sheet at 375 degrees for 8-10 minutes. Let cool slightly, but while still hot roll in Confectioners sugar.
Cocoa Kiss Cookies. Weathersby Family 2010
1 cup butter
2/3 cup sugar
1 teas. vanilla
1 2/3 cup flour
1/4 cup cocoa
1 cup walnuts or pecans (chopped)
1 9oz pkg Hersheys Kisses (about 54)
Confectioners sugar
Cream butter, sugar, and vanilla. Gradually beat in flour and cocoa. Beat, on low speed, walnuts or pecans until well distributed. Chill.
Meanwhile, unwrap kisses. Wrap a scant Tablespoon dough around each kiss, covering completely. Bake on ungreased cookie sheet at 375 degrees for 8-10 minutes. Let cool slightly, but while still hot roll in Confectioners sugar.
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Friday, December 3, 2010
A Big Thank You!
Dear Sister Kornegay and Deer Valley Stake Sisters,
I would like to give each of you a heart felt and personal thank you for your support of the Adobe Mountain Thanksgiving dessert effort. Your response to this service was absolutely over the top and so well received and appreciated by the staff and inmates of the Adobe Mountain prison. I stayed at the church from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM and collected the donations brought by so many of you sisters. I might add it was pure torture to be in that small kitchen with so many freshly baked and prepared desserts. The aroma of these treats during this eight to nine hour time period tested my ability to avoid temptation of partaking of some of these wonderful items. I learned a lot about self-control. Ha Ha
When the staff arrived from Adobe Mountain to pick up these desserts at about 3:30PM, they were amazed at the amount of food and expressed their deepest appreciation. It took us all about an hour to load all the desserts into the two vehicles sent to pick them up and they were absolutely full! This service project demonstrates the goodness and willingness to give from the sisters of our stake. You are all a shining beacon of the spirit of love and kindness. May the Lord bless you all!
Sincerely, Ron Ashcroft Adobe Mountain Chaplain
I would like to give each of you a heart felt and personal thank you for your support of the Adobe Mountain Thanksgiving dessert effort. Your response to this service was absolutely over the top and so well received and appreciated by the staff and inmates of the Adobe Mountain prison. I stayed at the church from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM and collected the donations brought by so many of you sisters. I might add it was pure torture to be in that small kitchen with so many freshly baked and prepared desserts. The aroma of these treats during this eight to nine hour time period tested my ability to avoid temptation of partaking of some of these wonderful items. I learned a lot about self-control. Ha Ha
When the staff arrived from Adobe Mountain to pick up these desserts at about 3:30PM, they were amazed at the amount of food and expressed their deepest appreciation. It took us all about an hour to load all the desserts into the two vehicles sent to pick them up and they were absolutely full! This service project demonstrates the goodness and willingness to give from the sisters of our stake. You are all a shining beacon of the spirit of love and kindness. May the Lord bless you all!
Sincerely, Ron Ashcroft Adobe Mountain Chaplain
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