#LightTheWorld Campaign Check out the website: Light the World 2020 What to do on the website: Learn about what #LightTheWorld is  Watch the movie "The Christ Child" Sign up to get daily service prompts over 25 days Find ways to give   Download a daily service calendar Here is a free daily service cards for families with children over at The Red Headed Hostess: Service Cards

  This week's talk is from President Dallin H. Oaks "Love Your Enemies" Click on one of the links below to watch or read this talk: "Love Your Enemies" in ASL "Love Your Enemies" in English Questions to ponder on: Why do we need to love our enemies? What principles were taught during this talk? What must we forgo as followers of Jesus Christ? Why is that so important? Who is the spirit of contention from? The Lord doesn't give us commandments we can't follow. How can you follow the commandment of loving your enemies? What did President Monson say was Satan's tool? Why do you think he uses it so much? How can you better understand the power of love? What does it mean to obey both the laws of the land and the laws of God?  What does the Book of Mormon teach about the U. S. Constitution? How important is the U. S. Constitution? What else did you learn from this talk? President Oaks' promise As I have lived for many years in different place...

  The Come, Follow Me manual for this week in ASL:  Ether 12 - 15

  RS Lesson, 22 November at 9:00 AM Tomorrow we will be reviewing and discussing President Russell M. Nelson's message from Friday, 20 November during our RS lesson. Please remember, the lesson will be through Zoom. Check your email for the Zoom information. To watch the message again, please click on one of the links below: A Message of Hope and Healing to the World - ASL A Message of Hope and Healing to the World - English Read President Nelson's story behind this message His Story We, the RS presidency, encourage you to act upon President Nelson's invitation. If you need a reminder, the link is below: #GiveThanks - The Healing Power of Gratitude

Tomorrow our prophet, President Russell M. Nelson, will share a message with all of us.  It will be at 11:00 AM. Click on this link to watch it:  A Message of Hope and Healing for the World . This message is for the world, so please share this with your family and friends.  During the RS lesson this Sunday, we will be reviewing his message and discussing what we have learned and experienced from this message.

  Name: Amber Nickname: none Favorite scripture: It changes throughout my life - right now, it's Proverbs 3:5 - 6 Favorite Church leader: The Prophet Joseph Smith, President Russell M. Nelson, and too many others to name  What I enjoy/hobbies: reading; learning; using my Silhouette; working in the garden; flowers Where I grew up: Michigan Favorite thing to do:  being with my family; cooking and baking What is an accomplishment for me: homeschooling my boys 1-2 things people don't know about me:  I have moved 29 times in my life, 8 of those times during my almost 11 years of marriage Superman hugged me

  A video Sister Palmer wanted to share with you all from the Church website:  Thanksgiving Daily Gratitude Journal Prompts If you need ideas for what to write in your gratitude journal, here are some suggestions: a person I'm glad to have in my life something I find comfort in my favorite part of the day my favorite memory a hidden blessing in a difficult situation an accomplishment I'm proud of a life lesson I have learned the biggest gift in my life right now a future event I'm excited about my favorite area in my home a memory that makes me smile something beautiful I saw today one good thing that happened today something I love about a family member something positive about my body a challenge I'm grateful for a compliment that made me feel good my favorite part about nature something that made me laugh today a book I loved reading a freedom I'm grateful for

  The Come, Follow Me manual for this week in ASL:  Ether 6 - 11

  This week's talk is from Elder Ronald A. Rasband "Recommended to the Lord" Click on one of the links below to watch or read this talk: "Recommended to the Lord" in ASL "Recommended to the Lord" in English Questions to ponder on: What does "Holiness to the Lord" mean to you? Why is having a temple recommend so important? What is  a temple recommend? What are some "shoes" you should put off in your life? How is your physical body important in terms of your temple recommend? What does it mean to come "recommended to the Lord"? What are some ways you can increase in righteousness? Review each temple recommend question and ask for each - Why might the leaders of the Church have chosen this for one of the temple recommend questions? If you do not currently hold a temple recommend, what are three things you could do this week that would help you on this path? If you do currently hold a temple recommend, do you feel you are wher...

  Donate for Preemies or Newborn Infants  (0-3 months or 4 months) Must be brand-new Things to donate: onesies bibs mittens/caps receiving blankets wash cloths/ small towels sleep'n'play wear clothes shampoo/lotion/baby bath/wipes - be sure it's for sensitive skin toys binky books - plastic or softcover They accept crocheted blankets, but not any other kind.

  Name: Kristi Nickname:  Lady Orange or Grandma Orange Favorite Scripture: Nephi 1:1, 3 Because of this, this leads me to firmly believe in the Book of Mormon and the value of writing in journals to solidify my testimony of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Favorite Church leaders: David O. McKay and Elder Robert D. Hales I met both and I had heart-to-heart conversations with both. What I enjoy/hobbies: water pool activities; biking; wild and domesticated animals; traveling; my grandkids; cross-stitching; flower gardening; journaling; writing family history (the books are now a work in progress) Where I grew up : Salt Lake City, Utah  Lived on the East Coast several times during my formative years and college years Favorite things to do:  compiling family history and stories writing any stories writing poetry (currently talking about cemeteries) photos into books (published four so far) What is an accomplishment for me? Being Grandma Orange Finished 1...

Kathleen shows us how to make yummy meringue cookies! Check out the video below: Recipe          4 large eggs whites, room temperature          1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar          1/8 teaspoon salt          1 cup sugar          1 teaspoon vanilla extract Instructions: Preheat oven to 225 degree.  Line two large cookie sheets with parchment papers. Combine egg whites, cream of tartar, and salt in a large, completely clean, completely grease-free bowl. Using an electric mixer or stand mixer, stir on low speed until mixture becomes foamy.  Increase speed to high. With mixer on high, gradually add sugar, about 1 Tablespoon at a time, stirring after each addition until it is dissolved (about 15-20 seconds between each addition). Beat until mixture is thick, shiny, and has increased. Mixture should have stiff peaks and sugar should b...

  This week's talk is from  Elder Quentin L. Cook - "Hearts Knit in Righteousness and Unity"  Click on one of the links below to watch or read this talk: "Hearts Knit in Righteousness and Unity" in ASL "Hearts Knit in Righteousness and Unity" in English Questions to ponder on - choose one or a few or all to study this coming week: What is our Church culture?  Where does it come from? How can we use the Church as a place of unity and love when there is divisiveness or hatred around us? How can the gospel bring people together? How can you help improve unity in our Relief Society? in our ward? How can we acknowledge and celebrate people's heritages while embracing the gospel together? Why is it important to acknowledge and celebrate others' heritages? Look at your own life: have you distanced yourself from others that may be different? How can you overcome this? What can you do to enhance Christlike love in your home? in your calling? with friend...

 

  Name: Alice Nickname: Dory Favorite scripture: the Gospel and the Book of Mormon Favorite Church leader: First time I saw David O. McKay and all of them What I enjoy/hobbies: I enjoy sewing, reading, and watching western movies on TV Where I grew up : I grew up in Buena Park, California. I went to high school in Los Angeles before I went to Riverside School for the Deaf in California Favorite thing to do: genealogy and reading the Book of Mormon

 

  The Come, Follow Me manual for this week in ASL:  Mormon 7 - 9

 Here is Sister Holt's PowerPoint from her virtual RS lesson taught on 25 October. "Seek Learning" PowerPoint