Friendship

If you missed our activity on Tuesday here is the handout.  We really missed all who could not make it.

What Greater Goodness Can We Know: Christ like Friends- Kathleen H. Hughes

As a Relief Society presidency, we sometimes hear women say that they don’t feel the love of the Lord. But perhaps they would feel more of His love if they looked for His hand in the actions of those who care for them. It may be a member of their branch or ward, a neighbor, or even a stranger who blesses them and manifests Christ’s love. Elder Henry B. Eyring instructed us: “You are called to represent the Savior. Your voice to testify becomes the same as His voice, your hands to lift the same as His hands” If we can lift others in Christ’s name, surely we can also be lifted.

I have been blessed throughout my life with Christ like friends—from friends of my youth to the many people who have blessed our family in all the wards we have lived in. Their faith and commitment to the gospel of Jesus Christ, their service, their wise and gentle instruction have enriched our lives. Some of my friends are very different from me. We disagree about things, and we can even irritate each other. But friendship allows for differences—in fact, it embraces them. I love to visit stakes made up of people from a variety of backgrounds, ages, and ethnic origins.

It should be obvious to each of us that our ultimate friendship should be with our Heavenly Father and His Son, Jesus Christ. The Savior has affectionately said to us, “I will call you friends, for you are my friends” (D&C 93:45). His greatest desire for us, His brothers and sisters, is to bring us back to our Father. And the way for us is clear: develop in our lives, to the degree that we can, the qualities and attributes of Christ. Obey His commandments and do His work and His will.



What Is a Friend? - Elder Marvin J. Ashton

President Abraham Lincoln was once criticized for his attitude toward his enemies. “Why do you try to make friends of them?” asked an associate. “You should try to destroy them.”

“Am I not destroying my enemies,” Lincoln gently replied, “when I make them my friends?”

It was Emerson who said, “The only way to have a friend is to be one.” A friend is a person who will really take the time not only to know us, but to be with us. One of the finest presents you can give anyone is your best self.

Joseph Smith gave us a glimpse of his measure of friends when he said, “If my life is of no value to my friends, it is of no value to me.”

Our Savior pointed the way to reap friendship with our associates and with Him, when He declared, “For I was an hungered, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in:

“… Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.” (Matt. 25:35, 40.)

Cheesy I know, But What Can I Say?

TTFN- Time To have a Fun Night

Tuesday, May 18th at 7:00 pm

We all have a lot going on right now so take an evening to just wind down and have fun while getting to know the sisters in your ward better! How can we be there for each other and support each other in our successes and trials if we don't even know each other?

Put 3 items in a small paper bag that reflect who you are & your personality and bring it on Tuesday.

 (Be creative!)

Ever hear of speed dating?  Well, let's just say we will be putting that

concept to good use in getting to know each other. 

 Also, please bring your favorite (creative) ice cream topping.

 (Seriously, let's not have 15 bottles of chocolate syrup!)

Prizes will be awarded!

Questions? Call Sister Law