The Friendship-er May 2011
Dear Sisters,
During the past few months I have been attending a seminar about the process of how we gain understanding when we read literature. We have been looking closely at how the brain makes connections and inferences and how it determines importance. Since taking this course, I have been paying close attention to what my brain is doing as I am reading and I am finding the process quite fascinating. During the last class I attended, we delved into a new concept - transformation. We were looking at how the brain transforms the way it thinks about a subject, a concept, or an idea. This happens when the brain is exposed to a new way of thinking, or is introduced to new information that changes the way it originally thought.
A couple of Sundays ago, my morning didn’t start out right. We were rushed getting ready for church and then my husband and I were having a disagreement in the car on the way to church. I wanted to turn my attitude around but I found it quite difficult. I was blessed to be able to teach Sunday School that morning and when we began reading in John, I felt my thinking transform. Although what I was reading had nothing to do with the person I was trying to feel more love and compassion towards, just reading the scriptures transformed my thinking. It was a powerful and undeniable transformation of my heart, and my mind.
It is my testimony that reading the scriptures has the power to transform our thinking. For this I am truly thankful. I hope and pray that we will include this sacred text in our daily lives.
Much Love,
Sister Phebe May
Important Dates:
8 Mother’s Day
23 Victoria Day
28 Stake R.S. Conference in Nanaimo
May Lessons:
1 Presidency Message
8 Gospel Principles- Lesson #32 Tithes and Offerings
17 Gospel Principles- Lesson #33 Missionary Work
22 TFOT- “Pride and the Priesthood”- Dieter F. Uchtdorf pg 55 Nov. Ensign
29 Bishopric- Emergency Preparedness
Service Projects:
Campbell soup labels for Puntledge Park School;
Boomer hats for babies;
Non-perishable food/personal hygiene items for Lilli House
Postage Stamps for the Order of the Eastern Star (see in the RS room for more information
May Birthdays:
11 Vanessa G.
15 Robyn K.
19 Rebecca W.
20 Ashawna W.
25 Darlene N.
Groceries for our Missionaries:
There is a basket in the kitchen – the elders appreciate your help. Frozen food or perishables should be left in the frig/freezer.
May Visiting Teaching Message: Choose a conference talk from this month’s Ensign.
Scripture Study:
Wednesday at Sister Tyskerud’s from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. (call to confirm)
If you require baptismal clothing, please contact Sister Britton
