October Friendship-er

The Friendship-er    

October 2010

As we enter October and the Thanksgiving season, it feels appropriate to touch on the topic of gratitude. Even though we have trials in our lives, we all have so much to be grateful for. I am not thinking of all the material things we enjoy, but also of the more important spiritual gifts. Having the Gospel in our lives can bring us peace when all around us is chaos. Modern communications bring to us, at an ever growing speed, stories of violence and misery. We can find peace and spiritual renewal in our homes, church meetings and by attending the Holy Temple.

President Faust said, "One of the evils of our time is taking for granted so many of the things we enjoy." The Lord spoke of this in D&C 88:33 "For what doth it profit a man if a gift is bestowed upon him, and he receive not the gift."

May we all have thankful hearts which open our eyes to the many blessings that continually surround us. President J. Reuben Clark said, "Hold fast to the blessings which God has provided for you. Yours is not the task to gain them, they are here, yours is the part of cherishing them."

I pray that our trials may not blind us to the many blessings we have, that we be always grateful and express that gratitude.

Happy Thanksgiving        

With love and gratitude for you all,

Sister Kathleen Creaser

 

 

 

 

Important Dates:

11    Thanksgiving

20    Visiting Teaching In-service

31    Halloween

 

October Birthdays:

1. Jillian G.
   

Jodi M.

Marnie F.

Robin K.

7    Eileen D.

8    Christine D.

9     Laurie M.

10    Rachael P.

13    Audrie A.

14    Shirley B.

    Sandra S.

20    Michelle W.

21     Noreen Q.

23     Marilyn M.

30    Laura R.

 

October Lessons:

2-3     General Conference

10     Gospel Principals #19 Repentance

17    Gospel Principals #20 Baptism

23-24     Nanaimo Stake Conference

31    TBD Bishopric

 

Service Projects:

• Campbell soup labels for Puntledge Park School;
  
• Boomer hats for babies;
  
• Non-perishable food for Lilli House
  
• Postage Stamps for the Order of the Eastern Star (see in the RS room for more information)
  

 

 

Groceries for our Sister Missionaries: There is a basket in the kitchen – the sisters appreciate your help. Frozen food or perishables should be left in the frig/freezer.

October Visiting Teaching Message:
This month's special issue on temples does not contain a specific First Presidency Message or Visiting Teaching Message. As with conference issues of the magazine, home and visiting teachers should prayerfully select their message from the contents of this magazine. The article by President Thomas S. Monson could be a good choice for many families, although other articles may be appropriate as well.

Scripture Study: Wednesday at Sister Tyskerud's from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. (250-334-8580 to confirm)

Spiritual Thought- The phrase "Wickedness never was happiness" was repeated by three different speakers during the latest general conference . . . and I am told it was also used in the priesthood session at least once too.