FYI: Bryan Hyland was released Today as Elder’s quorum President. Bryan is now serving in The Young Single’s Branch Presidency. New Elder’s Quorum Presidency: Jeff Price – President; Jim Moulton – 1st Counselor; Blake CUrtis - 2nd Counselor
Sister Nell Evins is in The Bonner Place Nursing Facility in Jacksonville. She is still recuperating from her accident a few weeks ago. She loves to have visitors. She is in room #213. Nell has such a sweet disposition. She does get discouraged from time to time, but she really enjoys visitors. There isn’t much she can do with her time. She can’t read because she doesn’t have her glasses. It is difficult to watch TV because of the neck brace and the position of the TV, so she does enjoy it when someone comes to visit. I appreciate those of you who have taken time to visit with this sweet sister!
Today’s RS lesson was given by Gay Odom referencing: Boyd K. Packer, “The Weak and the Simple of the Church,” Ensign, Nov. 2007, 6-9. It was very enlightening and she pointed out to us what he said about...no member of the Church is esteemed by the Lord as more or less than any other. All positions in the Church are filled by members and we all have the opportunity to sustain or to oppose the action. Each member is responsible to accept the call to serve. No matter how inadequate we may feel, we need to accept the calls that are placed before us. It is through the weak and simple things of the world that great things are brought to pass. And so the Church moves on. It is carried upon the shoulders of worthy members living ordinary lives among ordinary families, guided by the Holy Ghost and the Light of Christ, which is in them. I can absolutely testify to you of the truthfulness of that last statement, as anyone who accepts a call and tries their best to accomplish something worthy of our Heavenly Father’s approval...weaknesses can and will become strengths. Please take time to read and study President Packer’s talk. It will help you in many ways.
This year we are focusing on Provident Living. There will be several quarterly meetings centered around this subject. We also want to let everyone know we are concerned about food storage and want to make it to where everyone can participate. Hopefully these reminders will help you to at least try to work on your food storage. For the month of January we are focusing onBaking Soda. You will need 1 Lb per person, per year. For the month of February our focus will be Sugar or Honey. You will need 60 Lbs per person, per year. We will be watching the sales and try to post on the blog and announce each Sunday where you can purchase for the best price.
Please visit your sisters early in the month and then report to your supervisor. If you cannot reach your supervisor, you can always call Bonnie. Bonnie McWhorter – VT Coordinator 903-894-7741 April Clary – Supervisor 903-279-1131 Nell Evins – Supervisor (Sharon Zimmerman Filling in for a few months while Nell recuperates) 903-825-1960 Cindy Irizarry – Supervisor 903-509-8373 Paula Tuck – Supervisor 903-520-2455 Joyce Baham – Supervisor 903-894-7000
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