"Relief of poverty, relief of illness; relief of doubt, relief of ignorance--relief of all that hinders the joy and progress of a woman."
--John A Widtsoe

Sunday, January 13, 2013

Relief Society Newsletter

January 2013

Presidency Message

As a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints we are special and beloved daughters of God, cherished beyond our wildest dreams by a Father who gave His only begotten Son, Jesus Christ, to die for our sins, and give us a way that we can always be forgiven our transgressions or sins if we have a broken heart and a contrite spirit, the key to repentance and forgiveness.

I thank Heavenly Father for sending the missionaries to my home. What a blessing it is to have been chosen to become a member of this Church and to have the fullness of the gospel, restored in these latter days, in our lives. To have a living prophet on the earth today who leads us and guides us, who loves us and prays for us. We are surely blessed!

I am grateful for the trials and tribulations in my life, which help me to witness my heavenly Father’s mercy and love. Trials are certainly sent to test us and help us grow. Lessons learned from making righteous choices help us to know and understand His will. How comforting it is to feel that all will be well because we listen to the ‘still small voice’ that guides us and we obey.

Dear Sisters, be of good cheer, be courageous and make those difficult decisions which you know to be right, for the Lord is on your side. Always be prayerful, always remember to thank your Father in heaven for the blessings you receive. Call on him as often as you need. Ask for His grace to be with you as the battle is long, endure it well and you will triumph. Along the way, enjoy your family and your friends – remember to tell them often that you love them because they need to hear it. “Find joy in the journey” (Pres. Thomas S, Monson).
Dawn Hirama, Second Counselor


RS Lessons
6th Find Joy in the Journey
13th ch 1 - Learning by Faith
20th ch 2 - Baptism and the Gift of the Holy Ghost
27th Ensign: “Be Anxiously Engaged” - Russell M Ballard

Visiting Teaching Message for January: Missionary Work


Recipe Corner
“Strawberry Lemonade”

Use Fresh Summer fruits that are in season

Ingredients

  • Strawberries
  • Lemonade

Method

Blend strawberries
Pour your favorite lemonade into blended strawberries.
Serve with blended ice

Quick , Easy, Simple


Message Board

Our blog is found at rockinghamrs.blogspot.com with all calendar events please take a look as this is one of our new features.

Pick up Free Brumby Bread every Monday’s at Dawn Hirama's after 6:30.

Relief Society Table at front entrance has all RS newsletters, sign up sheets and hand outs.

Upcoming Events2013

Our first activity for the New Year Hawaiian Luau.. come have fun …Hula lessons and more!
Time...6:30
Date Thursday 21st Feb

Today's Lesson: Chapter 1: Learning by Faith

Some notable quotes of Lorenzo Snow from today's lesson:

"The whole idea of Mormonism is improvement—mentally, physically, morally and spiritually. No half-way education suffices for the Latter-day Saint."


"The education of the Spirit is worthy of our best attention.

"There is a kind of education worthy [of] the best attention of all, and in which all ought to engage—that is the education of the Spirit.

"A little spiritual knowledge is a great deal better than mere opinions and notions and ideas, or even very elaborate arguments; a little spiritual knowledge is very important and of the highest consideration.

"We must not neglect our spiritual improvements while we seek for worldly wealth. It is our duty to make every effort for the purpose of advancing ourselves in the principles of light and knowledge, as well as of increasing around us the temporal blessings and comforts of this life.

"If our minds are too one-sided, paying too much attention to the acquiring of earthly goods, to the neglect of spiritual wealth, we are not wise stewards

Tuesday, January 8, 2013

Gospel Doctrine Lesson Schedule

January - April 2013

Follow the Study Guide and read up on the lesson before Sunday to enrich your Sabbath experience.

Accurate as of 08 January 2013. This information is subject to change.


6 Jan
Lesson 1 Introduction to the Doctrine and Covenants and Church History

13 Jan
Lesson 2 “Behold, I Am Jesus Christ, the Savior of the World”

20 Jan
Lesson 3 “I Had Seen a Vision”

27 Jan
Lesson 4 “Remember the New Covenant, Even the Book of Mormon”

3 Feb
Lesson 5 “This Is the Spirit of Revelation”

10 Feb
Lesson 6 “I Will Tell You in Your Mind and in Your Heart, by the Holy Ghost”

17 Feb
Stake Conference (Australia wide Satellite Broadcast)

24 Feb
Lesson 7 “The First Principles and Ordinances of the Gospel”

3 Mar
Lesson 8 The Restoration of the Priesthood

10 Mar
Lesson 9 “The Only True and Living Church”

17 Mar
Lesson 10 “This Is My Voice unto All”

24 Mar
Lesson 11 “The Field Is White Already to Harvest”

31 Mar
Lesson 12 “The Gathering of My People”

7 Apr
Lesson 13 “This Generation Shall Have My Word through You”

14 Apr
General Conference

21 Apr
Lesson 14 The Law of Consecration

28 Apr
Lesson 15 “Seek Ye Earnestly the Best Gifts”

Relief Society Lesson Schedule - Quarter 1

January - April 2013

We encourage you to read through the lessons before each Sunday to enrich your Sabbath experience. Links to most lessons available below. Alternatively download the magazines and manuals to your smartphone or data tablet device through the Gospel Library App. Subscriptions to hardcopies of the Ensign and copies of the Lorenzo Snow manual are available as well.

1st Sundays - Inspired Topics from the RS Presidency
2nd & 3rd Sundays - Teachings of the Presidents of the Church - Lorenzo Snow
4th Sundays - Teachings for Our Time - Taken from Conference Talks Oct 2012 General Conference
5th Sundays - Bishopric's Messages

YSA RS Classes 2nd and 4th Sundays

Accurate as of 08 January 2013. This information is subject to change.


6 Jan
Inspired Topic - Sister Hirama "Find Joy in the Journey"

13 Jan
Chapter 1 Learning by Faith

20 Jan
Chapter 2 Baptism and the Gift of the Holy Ghost

27 Jan
Teaching for Our Time - Elder M Russell Ballard "Be Anxiously Engaged" (Saturday Afternoon Session)

3 Feb
Inspired Topic - Sister Dominy

10 Feb
Chapter 3 Lifelong Conversion: Continuing to Advance in the Principles of Truth

17 Feb
9am Stake Conference (Australia wide Satellite Broadcast)
1pm Stake Conference (Australia wide Satellite Broadcast)
2pm Stake Conference (Australia wide Satellite Broadcast)

24 Feb
Teaching for Our Time - Elder Jeffrey R Holland "The First Great Commandment" (Sunday Morning Session)

3 Mar
Inspired Topic - Sister Kneale

10 Mar
Chapter 4 Strengthened by the Power of the Holy Ghost

17 Mar
Chapter 5 The Grand Destiny of the Faithful

24 Mar
Teaching for Our Time - Elder Richard G Scott "The Joy of Redeeming the Dead" (Sunday Afternoon Session)

31 Mar
Combined RS/Priesthood - Bishop's Message

7 Apr
Inspired Topic - Sister Terry

14 Apr
9am General Conference Morning Session
12pm General Conference Afternoon Session

21 Apr
Chapter 6 Becoming Perfect before the Lord: “A Little Better Day by Day”

28 Apr
Teaching for Our Time - Elder David A Bednar "Converted Unto the Lord" (Sunday Afternoon Session)

Stake Calendar Excerpt for Rockingham Ward

January - April 2013

(find more info on https://www.lds.org/church-calendar/. You will need an LDS Account to access this full calendar online. See the Ward Clerk for more info on how to sign up for an LDS account.)

Accurate as of 08 January 2013. This information is subject to change.


Saturday January 26, 2013
Australia Day

Monday January 28, 2013
Australia Day holiday

Saturday February 16, 2013
3pm Stake Conference - Priesthood Leadership Session (Mandurah)
6pm Stake Conference - General Session (Mandurah)

Sunday February 17, 2013
9am Stake Conference (Australia wide Satellite Broadcast)
1pm Stake Conference (Australia wide Satellite Broadcast)
2pm Stake Conference (Australia wide Satellite Broadcast)

Saturday February 23, 2013
1pm Rockingham Ward Temple Cleaning

Wednesday March 20, 2013 - Saturday March 23, 2013
3/20 - 3/23 Rockingham Ward Temple Week

Friday March 29, 2013 - Sunday March 31, 2013
Good Friday and Easter

Saturday April 13, 2013
Temple Closed
11am General Conference Morning Session
2pm General Conference Afternoon Session
5pm General Conference Priesthood Session

Sunday April 14, 2013
9am General Conference Morning Session
12pm General Conference Afternoon Session