Sunday Report

Today's lesson was a Presidency message where we looked at the new curriculum Gospel Principles manual that will be used for the next two years, before we return to the study of modern day prophets, their lives and their teachings.

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Included in the new manual is a quote by President Wilford Woodruff which the Cedar River Ward RS presidency added to encourage each one of us to strive to use the materials and class experiences to help prepare ourselves and our families and those who come under our influence, for the challenges, adversities and disappointments that are the inevitable result of living in today's world.

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President Woodruff says that we need independence of mind, honesty of heart, faith in God, and firmness of character in order to face the kind of world that "frowns" on us and our beliefs.  We discussed how each one of these qualities helped President Woodruff as the fourth prophet of the Church, and how it can help us as we seek to follow the path that the Savior has given.

Sister Julie B. Beck pointed out that  because we are living in the latter days, we as individuals and families are facing many difficult challenges.  These challenges include abuse, addictions, apathy, debt, depression, disobedience, unemployment, family disintegration, illness, persecution, poverty, and violence.  At any given time many of the sisters in each Relief Society, no matter where they are currently serving,  are experiencing trials and disappointments.   Each ward Relief Society, which Elder Boyd K. Packer has called a "circle of sisters" is a place where 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." Sister Beck went on to say that it has been her experience that each ward Relief society has the capacity to give to one another the support that is needed. If we seek and receive the help of the Holy Ghost, all answers can be found in each circle of sisters.  Relief Society is the Lord's work and it will prosper because  we will prepare ourselves and strengthen one another for the challenges we face in the second decade of the 21st century.

 
Sisters embrace your new Gospel Principles manual.  Make it a part of your scripture study program.  Seek every opportunity to participate in the circle of sisters that is the Cedar River Relief Society.  Give and receive comfort and support as the Spirit inspires and foster in your selves the qualities that President Woodruff says that we so desperately need to live successfully in this world.

The Relief Society Presidency   

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Primary activity Saturday morning Jan. 9th at the building for all Primary children.  Wear PJs and come for a waffle breakfast and fun games to help get to know their new teachers

A program of music and the spoken word about the Savior Sunday Jan 10th at 7:00 PM at the Stake Center a .  An excellent missionary opportunity.

Relief Society cooking class Tuesday Jan 12th 6:30 at Becky Sandoval's featuring all aspects of bread making.  Mark the date and invite a friend to go with you.