Sister Marilyn Tullis conducted our meeting this week.  We had a great turn-out and welcomed the Young Women who joined us.  Marilyn especially welcomed her daughter, Nicole, and granddaughter, Alise.  Congrats to Alise, and her soon-to-be, (Weston Gardner) on their session at the temple on Saturday where they received their endowments in preparation for their upcoming wedding this coming week.  We enjoyed having the Laurels girls remain with us for our entire meeting.

ANNOUCEMENTS:

Cindy is wanting everyone to fill out her questionnaire.  Please had it in immediately.

This is for our Birthday Party.

The Humanitarian Center is still looking for twin-sized quilts.  Please check with Marilyn for current guidelines to follow when making your donation.

Bro. Steele wants any of the sisters, who are scheduled to clean the building by themselves, to know that he has some young men who will help them. 

Those who would like to sing the special song for our birthday party, please remain after Sacrament Meeting for a practice.

Good news . . . Bro. Tony Schriver is home.  It is necessary for him to wait for a little while before any treatments begin. 

LESSON:

"Encouraging Famiy Unity" was the topic for our lesson.  Sister Jill Schill, our newly released Personal Progress/Transition Leader, led a wonderful discussion on strengthening our families. 

She used a rope as a way to show us that the many strands added together gives it it's strength.  Individual strands separated from the rope will not be any good.  Families are like ropes.  Together we are strong and useful.

Several sisters offered ideas on things we can do in our homes to add strength:  Think before we speak . . . don't be quick to lash out; do what is necessary to have the spirit of the Lord in our home; don't worry about things that don't matter . . . be positive about family members; work hard to maintain a spirit of calm.

We need to assess our attitude in how we approach life.  Give more of ourselves . . . try harder -- to smile, to uplift . . . hold our right coarse.

Many beautiful tesimonies were offered by:  Sister Marilyn Tullis, Sister Wendy Warrick, Sister Polly Dorrity, Sister Shirley Richardson, and Sister Bea Gubler.  Thank you sisters for sharing your testimonies with us.  We are strengthened as we hear what you say.