Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Monday, March 5, 2012
Preparing With Prayer
March and April are two of the most spiritually packed months of our year. We have Stake Conference in March, General Conference in March and April, and Easter in April. Are we ready for the spiritual feast we are about to partake of? Have we been preparing room in our hearts and minds? Have we stretched our spiritual pants to allow us to gain knowledge and faith?
The best way we can prepare ourselves is through prayer. Prayer precedes our meetings, our study, and the beginning of each day. We are asked to pray for others, for ourselves, and for our family. We are asked to pray when a new Bishopric or Stake Presidency isbeing chosen, when someone is sick or struggling, and we are asked to pray that our hearts will be open to receive the promptings of the Holy Ghost.
One of the most beautiful definitions of prayer is found in our Bible Dictionary: "As soon as we learn the true relationship in which we stand toward God, then at once prayer becomes natural and instinctive on our part. The object of prayer is not to change the will of God, but to secure for ourselves and for others blessings that God is already willing to grant, but that are made conditional on our asking for them. Prayer is a form of work, and is an appointed means for obtaining the highest of all blessings."
As we ponder this definition of prayer, may our relationship with our Heavenly Father grow, may our desire to pray increase, and may we be prepared for the blessings to come through counsel and guidance from the Lord's servans and through the constant companionship of the Holy Ghost. Through prayer we become his chosen people.
The best way we can prepare ourselves is through prayer. Prayer precedes our meetings, our study, and the beginning of each day. We are asked to pray for others, for ourselves, and for our family. We are asked to pray when a new Bishopric or Stake Presidency isbeing chosen, when someone is sick or struggling, and we are asked to pray that our hearts will be open to receive the promptings of the Holy Ghost.
One of the most beautiful definitions of prayer is found in our Bible Dictionary: "As soon as we learn the true relationship in which we stand toward God, then at once prayer becomes natural and instinctive on our part. The object of prayer is not to change the will of God, but to secure for ourselves and for others blessings that God is already willing to grant, but that are made conditional on our asking for them. Prayer is a form of work, and is an appointed means for obtaining the highest of all blessings."
As we ponder this definition of prayer, may our relationship with our Heavenly Father grow, may our desire to pray increase, and may we be prepared for the blessings to come through counsel and guidance from the Lord's servans and through the constant companionship of the Holy Ghost. Through prayer we become his chosen people.
March Events
Tuesday, March 6: Stake and Ward Temple Night. Salt Lake Temple. Chapel session at 6:00p.m.; endowment session following.
Thursday, March 8: Yoga, 6:30-7:40p.m.
Saturday, March 10: Stake Conference adult session at 7:00p.m. at the 11th ward building (951 East 100 South). Ice cream social afterwards.
Sunday, March 11: Stake Conference, general session. 10:00a.m. at the Assembly Hall on Temple Square.
Tuesday, March 13: Yoga, 6:30-7:40p.m.
Thursday, March 22: Yoga, 6:30-7:40p.m.
Sunday, March 25: Due to General Conference (yay!), Fast Sunday will be held this Sunday instead of April 1.
Tuesday, March 27: Yoga, 6:30-7:40p.m.
Wednesday, March 28: Relief Society Birthday Celebration! 6:30-8:00p.m. in the cultural hall. Fabulousness to ensue!
And last but certainly not least: General Conference will be held Saturday, March 31 and Sunday, April 1!
Thursday, March 8: Yoga, 6:30-7:40p.m.
Saturday, March 10: Stake Conference adult session at 7:00p.m. at the 11th ward building (951 East 100 South). Ice cream social afterwards.
Sunday, March 11: Stake Conference, general session. 10:00a.m. at the Assembly Hall on Temple Square.
Tuesday, March 13: Yoga, 6:30-7:40p.m.
Thursday, March 22: Yoga, 6:30-7:40p.m.
Sunday, March 25: Due to General Conference (yay!), Fast Sunday will be held this Sunday instead of April 1.
Tuesday, March 27: Yoga, 6:30-7:40p.m.
Wednesday, March 28: Relief Society Birthday Celebration! 6:30-8:00p.m. in the cultural hall. Fabulousness to ensue!
And last but certainly not least: General Conference will be held Saturday, March 31 and Sunday, April 1!
Spotlight on Alysha Braithwaite
Alysha Rose Braithwaite:
1. I am married to Jacob Braithwaite, we were married in the Mt. Timpanogos Temple August 6th, 2010. So we've been married for almost a year and a half.
2. I've been in the ward since we were married, so for almost a year and a half.
3. I'm a senior earning my undergraduate degree in Philosophy and Creative Writing at the University of Utah. I will graduate December 2012 and then I am planning on getting my Masters and PhD in Philosophy as well.
4. I was working as a Certified Nursing Assistant for almost 4 years, but quit my job to focus on school for awhile because I have been taking a lot of credit hours lately. I am currently looking for a part time job starting in January.
5. We don't have any kids yet.
6. I love pretty much any kinds of food but lately I've been loving Indian and Tai. I like spicy sweet stuff.
7. Cheesecake Factory's dulce de leche cheesecake is my favorite dessert. I love caramel and nuts.
8. Ever since I was little I've wanted to go to Japan and I've always wanted to learn Japanese, I think it is because my dad went on his mission to Japan and has always said it is amazing. I speak some French and would love to see France too though.
9. I think I've told some people in the ward this already, but I was born without a soft spot on my head. My skull didn't have room to grow when I was a baby and I had to go to Primary Children's Medical Center in order for them to cut a hole in my skull. The hold didn't grow together the way soft spots normally do and later I had to have a plastic plate put in my head where the hole was made. I had that surgery when I was about four years old and I had some weird side effects for awhile. I would see double sometimes and I had to relearn how to walk. The doctors told my mom when I went into surgery that I would probably have to be in a wheelchair for the rest of my life, but everything worked out OK. I remember haveing many blessings and people praying for me when I lived in Primary Children's for awhile.
10. I have been the relief society chorister for about a year.
1. I am married to Jacob Braithwaite, we were married in the Mt. Timpanogos Temple August 6th, 2010. So we've been married for almost a year and a half.
2. I've been in the ward since we were married, so for almost a year and a half.
3. I'm a senior earning my undergraduate degree in Philosophy and Creative Writing at the University of Utah. I will graduate December 2012 and then I am planning on getting my Masters and PhD in Philosophy as well.
4. I was working as a Certified Nursing Assistant for almost 4 years, but quit my job to focus on school for awhile because I have been taking a lot of credit hours lately. I am currently looking for a part time job starting in January.
5. We don't have any kids yet.
6. I love pretty much any kinds of food but lately I've been loving Indian and Tai. I like spicy sweet stuff.
7. Cheesecake Factory's dulce de leche cheesecake is my favorite dessert. I love caramel and nuts.
8. Ever since I was little I've wanted to go to Japan and I've always wanted to learn Japanese, I think it is because my dad went on his mission to Japan and has always said it is amazing. I speak some French and would love to see France too though.
9. I think I've told some people in the ward this already, but I was born without a soft spot on my head. My skull didn't have room to grow when I was a baby and I had to go to Primary Children's Medical Center in order for them to cut a hole in my skull. The hold didn't grow together the way soft spots normally do and later I had to have a plastic plate put in my head where the hole was made. I had that surgery when I was about four years old and I had some weird side effects for awhile. I would see double sometimes and I had to relearn how to walk. The doctors told my mom when I went into surgery that I would probably have to be in a wheelchair for the rest of my life, but everything worked out OK. I remember haveing many blessings and people praying for me when I lived in Primary Children's for awhile.
10. I have been the relief society chorister for about a year.
Say Hi to Julia Waldron
Julia Waldron (say hi quick! we just found out Julia and her family are moving soon)
1. Are you married, if so, for how long?
Yes, for 3 years.
2. How long have you been in the ward?
I have been in the ward the same amount of time that I have been married:)
3. Are you school, if so, what is your major?
I am not in school, Yay!!
4. If you are working, what do you do?
I volunteer as a mom and a homemaker.
5. How many kids do you have, if any at all?
I have one little boy, Julian.
6. Favorite type of food?
My favorite type of food is Thai. (but I also love some good barbecue)
7. Favorite dessert or treat?
Creme Brulee
8. If you could travel anywhere where would you go?
Kenya!
9. Tell me something interesting about yourself that we don't know? (ei. hobbies, funny story, favorite vacation, any crazy injuries...you get the idea)
I love to visit Mexico and one of my fondest memories is going to Lucha libre in downtown Mexico City, as well as of the amazement that I had learning that you can fit 4 or 5 people in the back of a vw bug taxi cab.
10. Do you have a calling yet? If so, what do you do?
Yes, I am a visiting teaching district leader and visiting teacher.
1. Are you married, if so, for how long?
Yes, for 3 years.
2. How long have you been in the ward?
I have been in the ward the same amount of time that I have been married:)
3. Are you school, if so, what is your major?
I am not in school, Yay!!
4. If you are working, what do you do?
I volunteer as a mom and a homemaker.
5. How many kids do you have, if any at all?
I have one little boy, Julian.
6. Favorite type of food?
My favorite type of food is Thai. (but I also love some good barbecue)
7. Favorite dessert or treat?
Creme Brulee
8. If you could travel anywhere where would you go?
Kenya!
9. Tell me something interesting about yourself that we don't know? (ei. hobbies, funny story, favorite vacation, any crazy injuries...you get the idea)
I love to visit Mexico and one of my fondest memories is going to Lucha libre in downtown Mexico City, as well as of the amazement that I had learning that you can fit 4 or 5 people in the back of a vw bug taxi cab.
10. Do you have a calling yet? If so, what do you do?
Yes, I am a visiting teaching district leader and visiting teacher.
Get to Know Nicole Barton
NICOLE BARTON
1. Are you married, if so, for how long?
I am married, it has been a little over 3 years.
2. How long have you been in the ward?
About 9 months
3. Are you school, if so, what is your major?
I am a grad student at the U in education. I graduate in May.
4. If you are working, what do you do?
I work part-time as a dental assistant for my father and brother who are both dentists.
5. How many kids do you have, if any at all?
No kids yet, just the youth in our ward. ;)
6. Favorite type of food?
Japanese, but I love the best version of everything.
7. Favorite dessert or treat?
Salty: popcorn, Sweet: hot brownies with vanilla bean ice-cream
8. If you could travel anywhere where would you go?
I have been to Germany, but I would love to see more of Europe, esp. Italy and Greece.
9. Tell me something interesting about yourself that we don't know? (ei. hobbies, funny story, favorite vacation, any crazy injuries...you get the idea)
I had open-heart surgery when I was six.
10. Do you have a calling yet? If so, what do you do?
Young Women's President
1. Are you married, if so, for how long?
I am married, it has been a little over 3 years.
2. How long have you been in the ward?
About 9 months
3. Are you school, if so, what is your major?
I am a grad student at the U in education. I graduate in May.
4. If you are working, what do you do?
I work part-time as a dental assistant for my father and brother who are both dentists.
5. How many kids do you have, if any at all?
No kids yet, just the youth in our ward. ;)
6. Favorite type of food?
Japanese, but I love the best version of everything.
7. Favorite dessert or treat?
Salty: popcorn, Sweet: hot brownies with vanilla bean ice-cream
8. If you could travel anywhere where would you go?
I have been to Germany, but I would love to see more of Europe, esp. Italy and Greece.
9. Tell me something interesting about yourself that we don't know? (ei. hobbies, funny story, favorite vacation, any crazy injuries...you get the idea)
I had open-heart surgery when I was six.
10. Do you have a calling yet? If so, what do you do?
Young Women's President
Meet Elaine Hume
Elaine Hume
1. Are you married, if so, for how long?
- May 11, 2011 - 7 months
2. How long have you been in the ward?
7 months
3. Are you school, if so, what is your major?
Graduated 2005 - Major Creative Writing, minor business, emphasis in equine studies (horses)
4. If you are working, what do you do?
Executive Secretary - ITS Dept - University of Utah
5. How many kids do you have, if any at all?
zip, zero, zilch - none
6. Favorite type of food? –
Chocolate (giant pound and half pound almond bars from Hershey)
7. Favorite dessert or treat? –
Chocolate (German Chocolate cake, brownies, wilbur buds...you get the idea)
8. If you could travel anywhere where would you go? –
Scotland, England and Canada
9. Tell me something interesting about yourself that we don't know? (ei. hobbies, funny story, favorite vacation, any crazy injuries...you get the idea)
I write novels, ride horses when I can borrow one, put pictures on the ceiling, love dangling earrings and think practically about most things
10. Do you have a calling yet? If so, what do you do?
I work with the 6-8 yr old primary class with my husband
1. Are you married, if so, for how long?
- May 11, 2011 - 7 months
2. How long have you been in the ward?
7 months
3. Are you school, if so, what is your major?
Graduated 2005 - Major Creative Writing, minor business, emphasis in equine studies (horses)
4. If you are working, what do you do?
Executive Secretary - ITS Dept - University of Utah
5. How many kids do you have, if any at all?
zip, zero, zilch - none
6. Favorite type of food? –
Chocolate (giant pound and half pound almond bars from Hershey)
7. Favorite dessert or treat? –
Chocolate (German Chocolate cake, brownies, wilbur buds...you get the idea)
8. If you could travel anywhere where would you go? –
Scotland, England and Canada
9. Tell me something interesting about yourself that we don't know? (ei. hobbies, funny story, favorite vacation, any crazy injuries...you get the idea)
I write novels, ride horses when I can borrow one, put pictures on the ceiling, love dangling earrings and think practically about most things
10. Do you have a calling yet? If so, what do you do?
I work with the 6-8 yr old primary class with my husband
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