We had yet another wonderful Relief Society Meeting on Sunday.  Still feeling the spirit from our annual General Relief Society Meeting broadcast from Salt Lake, we were truly fed this morning.  We are grateful that we have the opportunity to be guided and uplifted by members of our General Presidency and our Prophet.  We were given such wonderful messages and motivation to improve our daily lives, if we will but heed their council.  For those of you who did not attend the broadcast or missed the re-broadcast, please go to lds.org and watch the proceedings.  You'll be glad you did!

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

A sign-up sheet was passed around for those sisters desiring to play any kind of sport. If you missed the sign-up, please contact Sister Ilene Holt at 878-2440. 

There will be no meetings at the ward next Sunday as it is General Conference.  Please take advantage of the opportunity to listen on Saturday and Sunday, sessions at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.

Fast Sunday will be the 10th of October.

Penny's-By-The-Inch envelopes are being distributed.  Please take one and feel free to contribute to this worthy cause.  Return your envelope to Sister Randi Platt in the Primary.

GOOD NEWS MINUTES:

Sister Norma wanted to thank Steve, Deb and all their family for helping with her yard work.  She was so grateful and appreciative of their wonderful service.

Sister Mary Sanger announced that they had found a new place for the winter.  They are staying on the Colby and Rusty Hunt property in New Castle.  Glad to have you in town Mary.

Sister Dickinson had her daughter and granddaughter visiting this week.  Isn't it always such fun to have our family around us?

Elaine Schriver announced that her nephew's baby, Cash, is recovering nicely (90%) from his bout with cancer.

Rebecca Ayala had her sister Emily visiting this week also.  It's always good to see our old ward members return!

LESSON:

Sister Deb Christensen so wonderfully taught us the principle of patience.  Her lesson was taken from the conference talk by President Dieter F. Uchtdorf (May Ensign, pg. 56).

"The lessons we learn from patience will cultivate our character, lift our lives, and heighten our happiness."

"Patience is far more than simply waiting for something to happen--patience (requires) actively working toward worthwhile goals and not getting discouraged when results (don't) appear instantly or without effort."  We need to remember that things happen in "the Lord's way and time." 

"Patience is a godly attribute that can heal souls, unlock treasures of knowledge and understanding, and transform ordinary men and women into saints and angels.  Patience is truly a fruit of the spirit."

Please take a moment to read this wonderful message from President Uchtdorf if you have not read it.  If you have, it's worth a repeat.