October 2011 Friendship-er

The Friendship-er     Oct 2011

Dear Sisters,

Once again it is the season of thanks giving. The following is an excerpt from the General Relief Society Meeting of last month-

"The Power of Knowing "Why"

My dear sisters, the gospel of Jesus Christ is not an obligation; it is a pathway, marked by our loving Father in Heaven, leading to happiness and peace in this life and glory and inexpressible fulfillment in the life to come. The gospel is a light that penetrates mortality and illuminates the way before us.

While understanding the "what" and the "how" of the gospel is necessary, the eternal fire and majesty of the gospel springs from the "why." When we understand why our Heavenly Father has given us this pattern for living, when we remember why we committed to making it a foundational part of our lives, the gospel ceases to become a burden and, instead, becomes a joy and a delight. It becomes precious and sweet.

Let us not walk the path of discipleship with our eyes on the ground, thinking only of the tasks and obligations before us. Let us not walk unaware of the beauty of the glorious earthly and spiritual landscapes that surround us. 

My dear sisters, seek out the majesty, the beauty, and the exhilarating joy of the "why" of the gospel of Jesus Christ.

The "what" and "how" of obedience marks the way, yes, and it keeps us on the right path. But the "why" of obedience sanctifies our actions, transforming the mundane into the majestic. It magnifies our small acts of obedience into holy acts of consecration. " —President Dieter F. Uchtdorf

My sincere hope and prayer is that each of us will remember to follow President Uchtdorf's counsel; to seek out the majesty, the beauty, and the exhilarating joy of the "why" of the gospel of Jesus Christ. We can then add this great knowledge to the many other blessings for which we are thankful.

 

With love, Sister Maggie Hodacsek

 

 

 

 

Important Dates-

1-2    General Conference

10    Thanksgiving

22-23    Nanaimo Stake Conference

31    Halloween

 

 

October Lessons-

2         General Conference

9        Gospel Principles – Lesson 42 The Gathering of the House of Israel

16        Gospel Principles- Lesson 43 Signs of the Second Coming

22-23        Stake Conference

30        Bishopric Lesson

 

October Birthdays

 

 

1    Jillian G.

1    Jodi M.

1    Robin K.

8    Christine D.

9    Laurie M.

10    Rachel P.

13    Audrie A.

14    Shirley B.

14    Sandra S.

21    Noreen Q.

23    Marilyn M.

28    Amy C.

30    Laura R.

 

October Visiting Teaching Message- If We Do Not Doubt

 

Easy Opportunities to Serve-

• Campbell soup labels for Puntledge Park School
  
• Non-perishable food/toiletries for Lilli House
  

  
   

Scripture Study- 12:30 on Wednesdays at Sister Tyskerud's, please call to confirm.

 

Groceries for our Missionaries- There is a basket in the kitchen and a grocery list on their dinner appointment calendar – the elders appreciate your help. Frozen food or perishables should be left in the kitchen refrigerator or freezer for them.