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St. George North Stake "Scatter Sunshine" Humanitarian Day March 12, 2011

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2011 Lesson Schedule Bookmark

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January 2011 Literacy Letter

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This year the general Relief Society Presidency has encouraged us as sisters to learn about the history of Relief Society. Later this year, a book about the history of Relief Society will be available. President Kimball explained, "We know that women who have a deep appreciation for the past will be concerned about shaping a righteous future."

Teaching For Our Times

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Lesson Schedule October through December 2010

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Pumpkin Cake Recipe

2010-10-03T14:51:00.000-07:00

September 2010 Literacy Letter Video

2010-09-06T09:25:00.000-07:00

July-September 2010 Lesson Schedule

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July 2010 Literacy Letter

2010-07-04T18:04:00.000-07:00

June 2010 Literacy Letter

2010-06-08T19:41:00.001-07:00

Teaching for Our Times Topics 2010

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Relief Society Humanitarian Day March 20, 2010

2010-04-11T16:30:00.000-07:00

April - June 2010 Lesson Schedule

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January-March 2010 Lesson Schedule

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Teaching for Our Times 2009-2010

2009-11-03T20:44:00.001-08:00

Dry Pack Schedule

2009-10-21T12:18:00.001-07:00

LDS Family Services Adolescent Addiction Recovery Program Pilot Group

2009-09-27T19:17:00.000-07:00

LDS Family Services is pleased to announce an Adolescent Addiction Recovery Program Pilot Group for the St. George area. Your stake has been selected to participate in this pilot program. This will be a 12 step group for adolescents who struggle with substance abuse ages 15-18. The group will follow a similar format to the current LDS Family Services Addiction Recovery Program. It will be facilitated by Church Service missionaries. The group will not address any kind of sexual compulsive behavior.

The group is confidential and free of charge. In addition to the youth group, we will also be holding a family support group for parents at the same time in the same location. This group is also confidential and free of charge.

In order to attend, the youth must first go through an interview at LDS Family Services. Parents should ask to make an appointment for the youth 12 step group. Parents will have to sign a consent form and release of information. Because of the nature of the addiction recovery program, youth who are self motivated to overcome their addiction are the best candidates for success and will be given priority. Unfortunately, space is limited to 20 youth on a first come first serve basis.

This group is only a pilot and will run for 13 weeks only. The group's effectiveness will then be evaluated. All are hoping that this group will be successful and able to be implemented in other areas to address other issues. Because of limited space and resources, we realize we may not be able to fully meet the needs of the community. We apologize if we are not able to meet the needs of your local unit. LDS Family Services welcomes your comments and feedback.

Please call 673-6446 for more information.

September, October, November 2009 Lesson Topics

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General Relief Society Meeting September 26, 2009

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September 2009 Literacy Letter

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This month marks the 10th anniversary of the Relief Society Declaration. As you read the words to this inspired declaration, ponder their meaning in your life and the blessings that Relief Society and the sisters in Relief Society are to you.

August 2009 Literacy Letter

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Seek Education and Lifelong Learning, was the August Visiting Teaching Message. Elder Robert D. Hales of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, said "Lifelong learning is essential to the vitality human mind, body, and soul. It enhances self-worth and self-actuation. Lifelong learning is invigorating mentally and is a great defense against aging, depression, and self-doubt." (The Journey of Lifelong Learning," in Brigham Young University 2008-2009 Speeches.

Many thanks to the Winchester Hills II ward for the following list of educational resources:
BYU Independent Study
http://elearn.byu.edu

BYU Continuing Education Free Courses
http://ce.byu.edu/is/site/courses/freecourses.cfm
BYU Personal Enrichment Courses are also linked here, and the list is extensive.

Dixie State College Institute for Continued Learning
www.dixie.edu/com/icl
Only $40.00 for all the classes, all year long.

Dixie State College Courses
http://new.dixie.edu/online/

Dixie State College/Washington County School District/St.
George City Community Education
http://ce.dixie.edu
Go here and click on "Register for a class" then click "online catalog" to see a list of classes offered.

August 2009 Lessons

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St. George North Stake Women's Support Group Meetings

2009-07-10T19:45:00.001-07:00

June 2009 Literacy Letter

2009-06-07T18:25:00.001-07:00

Dear Sisters, Next month we have the opportunity to go the temple as a stake family. We have asked each family in the stake to bring three family names with them to the temple. Each ward has family history consultants who can assist ward members in learning how to do family history work. What a blessing it will be for each of us as we bring our loved ones to the temple with us on this day.

July Lessons

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June Lessons

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Teaching For Our Times Lesson Topics

2009-06-06T19:47:00.000-07:00

There will not be a TFOT lesson in August. Church members in Utah will be attending a temple dedication via broadcast.

May 2009 Literacy Letter

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May 2009 Literacy Letter

Relief Society was established by the Lord to organize,teach,and inspire His daughters to prepare for the blessings of eternal life. As we attended the Relief Society Open House a month ago, my heart was touched by Sister Beck sharing a scripture in 3 Nephi 17:7 in which the Savior told the Nephites to bring all of their sick and afflicted unto Him to be healed. Sister Beck then commented on how the Savior did not say to the Nephites, “Tell them, invite them,or send them, he said, “Bring them.” In Doctrine and Covenants 18:10 we are reminded to “Remember that the worth of souls is great in the sight of God.” One way in which we can bring sisters and families to Christ is through the teaching of His gospel.
When I was nine, the missionaries came to our home. As a result, my mother and I were baptized. The following summer I went to visit my father, who was not a member of the Church. I was so excited to share the gospel with him. I just knew that he would want to read the Book of Mormon and be baptized too. So I packed a Book of Mormon in my suitcase. As soon as we arrived and unpacked, I brought the Book of Mormon downstairs and informed my father and his wife that this was a true book and they needed to read it. At first they tried to politely decline. This had no effect on my zealous efforts. I kept placing the book in obvious places where they could not help but see it and then would remind them that they needed to read it probably the sooner the better. After a few days, I was told that they had absolutely no desire to read it and I should stop pestering them. Yet, I thought in my ten year old mind, they will. They just don’t know it. As I left to return home, I left the Book of Mormon on their bookshelf. It has been 30 years, and I am still waiting, but with a bit more patience and love. Since that time, I have learned a few things about sharing and teaching the gospel. President Gordon B. Hinckley said, “Effective teaching is the very essence of leadership in the Church. Eternal life will come only as men and women are taught with such effectiveness that they change and discipline their lives. They cannot be coerced into righteousness or into heaven.” (“How to be a Teacher When Your Role as a Leader Requires You to Teach,“ General Authority Priesthood Board Meeting, February 5, 1969.) I would like to share three things I learned from this childhood experience and other opportunities I have had to teach the gospel.
The first is love, I had a love of the gospel and I loved my parents and wanted them to enjoy the same blessings. However, I think my approach though well intentioned was carried out more like a drill sergeant rather than with faith, hope, and charity. I think it would have been much better to show my father how the gospel had changed my life and who I was becoming through my faith, prayers, love of the Lord, love of the scriptures, and my desire to do what was right. President Howard W. Hunter said, “A successful parent (I would like to suggest teacher) is one who has loved, one who has sacrificed, and one who has cared for, taught, and ministered to the needs of a child.” (or in our case, sisters and families). Ensign November 1983, p.65. The prophet, Joseph Smith taught, “Love is one of the chief characteristics of Deity, and ought to be manifested by those who aspire to be the sons of God. A man filled with the love of God, is not content with blessing his family alone, but ranges through the whole world, anxious to bless the whole human race.” Lesson 34 Joseph Smith Teachings. In the Teaching Guide, we are instructed to “love those we teach. During His life on earth, the Savior showed great love and understanding to every person. As we show love for those we teach, they become more aware of their eternal worth, more enthusiastic about learning, and more receptive to the Spirit.”
Second, is personal preparation. I had partaken of the missionary discussions, attended primary and Sunday School and had read from the scriptures. I knew many basic principles which I could share and teach my family. I know now that teaching by the Spirit and preparing to have that Spirit requires personal preparation. Feasting upon the scriptures, fasting and praying to invite the Spirit for ourselves and those we teach, temple worship, keeping the commandments, and worthiness, are all things that we should do as we prepare to teach. Sister Julie B. Beck has taught, “If we want to do the Lord’s work, then we must prepare the Lord’s way.“ We also do what we can to prepare those that we will teach. President Henry B. Eyring stated in the April 2009 Ensign, “The need to open eyes and hearts tells us how we must teach the doctrine. Doctrine gains its powers as the Holy Ghost confirms that it is true. We prepare those we teach, as best we can to receive the quiet promptings of the still, small voice. That takes at least some faith in Jesus Christ. It takes at least some humility, some willingness to surrender to the Savior’s will for us. The person you would help may have little of either, but you can urge that he or she desire to believe. More than that, you can take confidence from another of the powers of doctrine. Truth can prepare its own way. Simply hearing the words of doctrine can plant the seed of faith in the heart. And even a tiny seed of faith in Jesus Christ invites the Spirit.” As we prepare to teach, we should ask ourselves “What will my students do in class today and How will I help them discover what they need to know?” These two questions are relevant whether teaching a class, a loved one, a friend, or neighbor. Sister Virginia H. Pearce said, “It is the teacher’s responsibility to introduce the lesson and help lay the groundwork. The middle part belongs to the students where they participate and work toward understanding and application. Then the teacher must watch the time, because she owns the last few minutes of class. She has a responsibility to clarify and summarize the doctrine taught so that learners will not leave confused about the message. Then she can bear personal testimony of the principle under discussion.” (“The Ordinary Classroom A Powerful Place for Steady and Continued Growth, November 1999) Another part of personal preparation is that a well prepared teacher of the gospel will teach from the prescribed course material. Elder Dallin H. Oaks, teaches us that “Well-taught doctrines and principles have a more powerful influence on behavior than rules. When we teach gospel doctrine and principles, we can qualify for the witness and guidance of the Spirit to reinforce our teaching, and we enlist the faith of our students in seeking the guidance of that same Spirit in applying those teachings in their personal lives.” (November 1999) Elder Oaks, teaches that “Preparation is a prerequisite to teaching by the Spirit.” (March 1997, “Teaching and Learning by the Spirit”)
Third, is testify. President Gordon B. Hinckley counseled, “We must…get our teachers to speak out of their hearts rather than out of their books, to communicate their love for the Lord and this precious work, and somehow it will catch fire in the hearts of those we teach.” (Teachings of Gordon B. Hinckley, p.619-20) In Alma 5:43 we are instructed to “speak out in the energy of soul.” Alma asked his congregation, “Do ye not suppose that I know of these things myself?” He continues, “I testify unto you that I do know that these things whereof I have spoken are true….” (Alma 45; 48) President Harold B. Lee said, “The calling of the gospel teaching is one of the noblest in the world. The good teacher can make all the difference in inspiring boys and girls, and men and women to change their lives and fulfill their highest destiny. The importance of the teacher has been beautifully described by Daniel Webster when he said, “If we work upon marble, it will perish; if we work upon brass, time will efface it; but if we work upon immortal minds, if we imbue them with principles and the just fear of God and love of our fellowman, we engrave upon those tablets something that will brighten through all eternity.” (Teachings of Harold B. Lee, 1996, p. 461) Our Father in Heaven and Savior are mindful of each one of us. They know what we need and how to touch our individual hearts. As we love the Lord with all our heart, and love and pray for those whom we teach, prepare to do the Lord’s work the Lord’s way, and testify of the truths we have taught, “God will confirm to our hearts and to the hearts of our students the message of the gospel of Jesus Christ.” (Worldwide Leadership Training Meeting, February 2007) I testify that I know the gospel is true and have learned for myself that these principles are true. We need never teach alone. Of this I testify. In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.
Amy Lasater

Stake Enrichment Day April 18, 2009

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Dear Sisters, Many thanks to all of you who worked so hard to make this day possible. We appreciate your dedicated service and good works. Over 100 sisters participated in this stake humanitarian service project. Special thanks to our Enrichment Day Committee.

May 2009 Lesson Schedule

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April 2009 Lesson Schedule

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Stake Enrichment Activity

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Enrichment Day - April 18 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. will be filled with service and fun!We will be making hospital dolls for children in our local hospitals, they will actually have "hospital gowns" to make them complete! We will also be tying queen size quilts, our goal is to complete 10! So we will be busy tying little knots! We have have asked each ward to fill two garbage cans with supplies needed for women leaving the Dove Center. Items such as tools, light bulbs, paper towels, shower curtain rings, etc. will be organized into kitchen size garbage cans and wrapped cute to deliver! We are also asking for donation of packages of white socks for youth ages 12 to 18 for the Youth Justice Center. These can remain in the packages when the sisters come to the activity day. The activity will begin with a Stake Choir (All sisters are invited to come sing. Practices will begin this Thursday at 7:00 p.m.at the Stake Center). This wonderful day will end with a soup bar!
This should be a great day with fun,laughter, and service!

Humanitarian Service

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March 2009 Literacy Letter

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Dear Sisters,

It's hard to believe it is already March. This year is flying by. This month's Literacy Letter will focus on technology. Technology is another area in which we can increase our literacy. In 1974, at a Regional Respresentatives' Seminar, President Spencer W. Kimball said, "I believe that the Lord is anxious to put into our hands inventions of which we laymen have hardly had a glimpse...When we have used the satellite and related discoveries to their greatest potential...then, and not until then, shall we approach the insistence of our Lord and Master to go unto all the world and preach the gospel to every creature." Technology is a tool that can be applied to Perfecting the Saints, Proclaiming the Gospel, and Redeeming the Dead. In an address entitled, "This is Our Day," (Ensign, May 1999) President James E. Faust said, "There has been an explosion of secular knowledge. I believe that God has opened up these treasures of intelligence to enhance His purposes on the earth. The new century will bring exponential advances in that treasury." President Faust instructs that:

1. Advances in travel and communication have helped the institutional Church move forward at a rapid pace in proclaiming the gospel.
2. Technology provides significant support to the ongoing mission of the Church.
3. The advances in communication and travel have hastened the pace at which the word of the Lord goes out from Zion.
4. The marvelous outpouring of knowledge has heightened our ability to take the Lord's saving message to the world.
5. Technology can be mastered through great effort and learning. But technical savvy is not fully useful unless there is spiritual purpose and meaning to it.
"I am certain the Lord expects us to apply it to the advancement of His purposes and the blessing of mankind, but we must adopt those lofty ideals as personal goals and desires before we can direct technology to these purposes."

The General Relief Society Presidency has encouraged us as sisters to blog about our service.

The Relief Society general presidency is inviting you to do something special for someone else. Gather with one or more friends and serve! Let us know about your experience at reliefsociety@ldschurch.org. Invite everyone you know; blog about it! This can be a wonderful gift to the Savior.
The Church is also posting Mormon Messages, short videos about basic gospel beliefs and stories of hope and inspiration on YouTube at
http://www.youtube.com/MormonMessages.

In closing, President Faust stated, "We should seize every opportunity to move forward in faith, looking beyond the year 2000 into a future bright with hope, acknowledging that all good gifts come by divine providence. With such increased knowledge comes a higher responsibility. If we work hard, wisely manage our personal stewardships, and live providently, the Lord will prosper us in our use of this heightened knowledge to advance His holy work."

We love you and appreciate all that you do.

Love,

Your Sisters in Stake Relief Society