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We were thrilled to have around 45 sisters in attendance at our March RS Meeting. We gathered to celebrate the anniversary of the organization of the Relief Society. What a better way to celebrate than to encourage sisters to build bridges with one another and to develop friendship and kindness! A special thanks to all of the sisters who helped in organizing the event, who helped with set up and clean up and a very special thanks to our speakers and those who participated in our special musical number!
If you were unable to attend or would like to view the slideshow we presented, here it is for your enjoyment! Hope to see you all at our April Service Project for the youth! Look for more information to come!
Changing your contact info on lds.org
Did you know that you can change your email address and phone number on lds.org? You can also make your information more private and add a picture, if you prefer. I assume that these changes you make will be reflected in the ward's directory list and visiting teaching/home teaching lists as well, but I am not sure. If you change something, let me know and I can check it next month. You cannot change your home address, though. If that is incorrect, please inform Brother George Casteleiro at geonyut@msn.com or Brother Thomas Pool at trp28@yahoo.com.
Here's how to change your email address, phone number, privacy settings, and picture:
* Go to http://www.lds.org
* Click "Sign In" in the top right corner
* Sign in with your LDS Account information. (If you don't have an LDS Account, click on "Register for an LDS Account" on the right. You'll need your membership number [which can be found on your Temple recommend] and your confirmation date.)
* Click on "Tools" then "Directory."
* Find and click on your name. Your household and individual information will display on the right.
* Click on "Edit Profile" which is under the household information but above your individual information
* Edit the email address, phone number, privacy settings, and picture for each member of your household as desired.
* Click "Save Changes" at the bottom. (You may have to scroll down to see the "Save Changes" button.)
* Voila! Your household information is now updated!
Sisters, please take the time to do this. We would like to keep you informed of Arlington 1st Ward happenings, but it is also vital in an emergency to make sure everyone is okay and has their needs met.
Here's how to change your email address, phone number, privacy settings, and picture:
* Go to http://www.lds.org
* Click "Sign In" in the top right corner
* Sign in with your LDS Account information. (If you don't have an LDS Account, click on "Register for an LDS Account" on the right. You'll need your membership number [which can be found on your Temple recommend] and your confirmation date.)
* Click on "Tools" then "Directory."
* Find and click on your name. Your household and individual information will display on the right.
* Click on "Edit Profile" which is under the household information but above your individual information
* Edit the email address, phone number, privacy settings, and picture for each member of your household as desired.
* Click "Save Changes" at the bottom. (You may have to scroll down to see the "Save Changes" button.)
* Voila! Your household information is now updated!
Sisters, please take the time to do this. We would like to keep you informed of Arlington 1st Ward happenings, but it is also vital in an emergency to make sure everyone is okay and has their needs met.
Monthly RS Presidency Message - March
This year we celebrate the 170th birthday of Relief Society! So many wonderful things have happened since March 17, 1842 in Relief Society. In the first meeting of the Relief Society, Sister Emma Smith said, “We are going to do something extraordinary.” She was right. The history of Relief Society is filled with examples of ordinary women who have accomplished extraordinary things as they have exercised faith in Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ. The history of Relief Society teaches the divine identity and infinite worth of daughters of God. It is a Spirit- filled story of strong, faithful, purposeful women who have served with little public recognition. It is through selfless acts of love that not only the one we serve is blessed, but we too are blessed.
Sister Belle S. Spafford, the ninth Relief Society general president, said: ”The average woman today, I believe, would do well to appraise her interests, evaluate the activities in which she is engaged, and then take steps to simplify her life, putting things of first importance first, placing emphasis where the rewards will be greatest and most enduring, and ridding herself of the less rewarding activities.” Even though she said that many years ago, I think it is applicable today. Let’s think about what is important in our lives. Is it serving the Lord or, for me, buying a new pair of shoes? Is it spending time with our families or working 80 hours a week? Is it spending hours on Pinterest or Facebook or reading our scriptures?
Sister Julie B. Beck, the fifteenth Relief Society general president, said, “Through Relief Society we practice being disciples of Christ. We learn what He would have us learn, we do what He would have us do, and we become what He would have us become.” One of the lines in my favorite hymn “As Sisters in Zion” says, “the errand of angels is given to women." What does that mean to you? To me it means serving one another, doing our visiting teaching, being a friend to all, sharing a smile, giving a hug, comforting those that mourn, sharing a meal, sharing the gospel, loving one another, to name just a few. After reading that, I am going to challenge myself to be a better disciple of Christ and sister in Zion.
I love you sisters. I am grateful to serve my Heavenly Father and to serve you. Let’s all go out and try to ‘do something extraordinary!'
Love,
Maxine Hoff
Sister Belle S. Spafford, the ninth Relief Society general president, said: ”The average woman today, I believe, would do well to appraise her interests, evaluate the activities in which she is engaged, and then take steps to simplify her life, putting things of first importance first, placing emphasis where the rewards will be greatest and most enduring, and ridding herself of the less rewarding activities.” Even though she said that many years ago, I think it is applicable today. Let’s think about what is important in our lives. Is it serving the Lord or, for me, buying a new pair of shoes? Is it spending time with our families or working 80 hours a week? Is it spending hours on Pinterest or Facebook or reading our scriptures?
Sister Julie B. Beck, the fifteenth Relief Society general president, said, “Through Relief Society we practice being disciples of Christ. We learn what He would have us learn, we do what He would have us do, and we become what He would have us become.” One of the lines in my favorite hymn “As Sisters in Zion” says, “the errand of angels is given to women." What does that mean to you? To me it means serving one another, doing our visiting teaching, being a friend to all, sharing a smile, giving a hug, comforting those that mourn, sharing a meal, sharing the gospel, loving one another, to name just a few. After reading that, I am going to challenge myself to be a better disciple of Christ and sister in Zion.
I love you sisters. I am grateful to serve my Heavenly Father and to serve you. Let’s all go out and try to ‘do something extraordinary!'
Love,
Maxine Hoff
March 2012 Spotlight, Elizabeth Clint
I am Elizabeth A. Clint. I was born in Salt Lake City, Utah and have lived in Texas for over 20 years. I have two beautiful daughters, one granddaughter and one grandson. I enjoy sports, creating art, and making jewelry. I am a convert to the church and was baptized July 30, 2011.
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