Name:  Evelyn Nickname:  none Favorite scripture: The Ten Commandments Favorite Church leader:  Russell M. Nelson What I enjoy/hobbies:  crafts, quilts, and sewing Where I grew up:  I was born in Salt Lake City, UT, and then moved to Denver, Co, and then moved to Hermosa Beach, CA Favorite thing to do:  family history, reading Come, Follow Me  and the Ensign What is an accomplishment for me:  to keep going to church 1-2 things people don't know about me:  I was an athlete when I was young in high school I played softball pitcher and 1st baseman when I was 40 years old

  This week's talk is from President M. Russell Ballard "Watch Ye Therefore and Pray Always" Click on one of the links below to watch or read this talk: "Watch Ye Therefore and Pray Always" in ASL "Watch Ye Therefore and Pray Always" in English Questions to ponder on: How can prayer help those who themselves do not pray? How is prayer a form of sacrifice for other people? How can we rely more fully on God? What is President Ballard's reassurance to those who are suffering, worried, afraid, or feeling alone?  What was President Ballard prompted to say during his visit to Massachusetts last year? Why do you think he was prompted to say that? What is President Ballard's call to all of us? What did he say was the best way to help the current world situation? Why do you think he said that? Do you find yourself limiting your praying? How can you improve your praying?  What did he emphasize needed to be done after you pray? What else did you learn fro...

  Name:  Rosa Maria Nickname:  none Favorite scripture: 1 Nephi 13:38 - 41 Favorite Church leader:  Thomas S. Monson and Russell M. Nelson What I enjoy/hobbies: volleyball, practicing gardening new things, watching NBA Utah Jazz games, volunteering to help others Where I grew up:  Bisbee, Arizona Favorite thing to do:  spending time with my family, dancing, listening to music What is an accomplishment for me:  Grateful for raising 3 children; happy to be born in a good family 1-2 things people don't know about me:  I hate very cold feet in my bed I tend to tease my hubby, Greg, big time

 

  This week's talk is from Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf "God Will Do Something Unimaginable" Click on one of the links below to watch or read this talk: "God Will Do Something Unimaginable" in ASL "God Will Do Something Unimaginable" in English Questions to ponder on: How does God use adversity to build our foundation in Him? How did God prepare us for such a time as this pandemic or another adversity? What have you learned through adversity? What would you have not learned had you not gone through trials in this life? Why are trials truly such a blessing in our lives? When you think you just can’t make it through your trials, what should you turn to? What are some ‘other’ or ‘better’ ways that we can build His kingdom here on earth? How has the pandemic blessed and changed the ways in which you serve and have been served?  How can you better serve others? What else did you learn from this talk? Elder Uchtdorf's invitation and promise: As an Apostle of...

 

  Name:  Charlene Nickname:  Con Favorite scripture: 3 Nephi 14:33 What I enjoy/hobbies:  sewing, using the quilt machine, puzzles, crochet, knitting Where I grew up:  Phoenix, Maricopa, Arizona Favorite thing to do:  camping, playing cornhole What is an accomplishment for me:  in friendship 1-2 things people don't know about me:  crochet puzzle in the frame