Millville 2nd RS 100 Mile Club

Because of so much participation and the fun of the 5K we are starting a 100 Mile Club.  More info will be forthcoming, but the basic idea will be every time you walk or run 100 miles you will let us know and we will post it.

Congratulations to Casperson's

Congratulations to the Casperson's, they had their baby girl on Monday.

September 2009 Newsletter

Parenting Class

USU has a number of free, open access online classes, right now the Family and Human Development department is offering a class entitled  "The Power of Positive Parenting” which was developed by Dr. Glenn Leatham based on his book by the same name which is a really good parenting resource.

http://ocw.usu.edu/Family__Consumer____Human_Development/oer-power-of-positive-parenting

There are also free courses available about family relations and family finance, physics, history, engineering, anthropology……

Just like the August visiting teaching message said, be a lifelong learner.

Quotes on Eve from Michelle's lesson

For the first Sunday lesson in August Michelle talked about Eve's importance and what we can learn from her.  The following are the wonderful quotes used in her lesson to help us remember both Eve's importance and ours.

Quote 1

“In life all must choose at times. Sometimes, two possibilities are good; neither is evil. Usually, however, one is of greater import than the other. When in doubt, each must choose that which concerns the good of others — the greater law — rather than that which chiefly benefits ourselves — the lesser law. The greater must be chosen whether it be law or thing. That was the choice made in Eden” — Elder John A. Widtsoe. (Beverly Brough

Quote 2

“Woman is God’s supreme creation. Only after the earth had been formed, after the day had been separated from the night, after the waters had been divided from the land, after vegetation and animal life had been created, and after man had been placed on the earth, was woman created; and only then was the work pronounced complete and good.” (Gordon B. Hinckley, “Our Responsibility to Our Young Women,” Ensign, Sept. 1988, 11)Campbell, Eve and the Choice Made in Eden, Deseret Book, 2003 vii)

Quote 3

When Eve was created—when her body was made by God—Adam exclaimed, “Bone of my bones, and flesh of my flesh; she shall be called Woman, because she was taken out of man” (Moses 3:23).

From the rib of Adam, Eve was formed (see Gen. 2:22; Moses 3:22; Abr. 5:16). Interesting to me is the fact that animals fashioned by our Creator, such as dogs and cats, have thirteen pairs of ribs, but the human being has one less with only twelve. I presume another bone could have been used, but the rib, coming as it does from the side, seems to denote partnership. The rib signifies neither dominion nor subservience, but a lateral relationship as partners, to work and to live, side by side.

Adam and Eve were joined together in marriage for time and for all eternity by the power of that everlasting priesthood (see Gen. 2:24–25; Moses 3:25; Abr. 5:18–19). Eve came as a partner, to build and to organize the bodies of mortal men. She was designed by Deity to cocreate and nurture life, that the great plan of the Father might achieve fruition. Eve “was the mother of all living” (Moses 4:26). She was the first of all women. (Russell M. Nelson, “Lessons from Eve,” Ensign, Nov 1987, 86)

Quote 4

“Marvelously, it takes a man and a woman to make a man or a woman. Without union of the sexes, neither can we exist, nor can we become perfect. Ordinary and imperfect people can build each other through their wholeness together. The complete contribution of one partner to the other is essential to exaltation. This is so “that the earth might answer the end of its creation” (D&C 49:16).

So labor and love in partnership. Honor your companion. Any sense of competition for place or position is not appropriate for either partner, especially when enlightened by scriptural understanding. (Russell M. Nelson, “Lessons from Eve,” Ensign, Nov 1987, 86)

Quote 5

With your husband, be obedient to the commandment to multiply and replenish the earth, as your opportunity, your spiritual guidance, your wisdom, and your health allow. You will gain joy and rejoicing in your posterity. That enrichment becomes more beautiful and precious with each passing year.

For you childless sisters and those without companions, remember the eternal timetable of the Lord is much longer than the lonely hours of your preparation or the total of this mortal life. These are only as microseconds when compared to eternity. Your willingness and worthiness are surely known to Him. The spiritual rewards of motherhood are available to all women. Nurturing the young, comforting the frightened, protecting the vulnerable, teaching and giving encouragement need not—and should not—be limited to our own children. (Russell M. Nelson, “Lessons from Eve,” Ensign, Nov 1987, 86)

Quote 6

“Counsel with the Lord in all thy doings, and he will direct thee for good” (Alma 37:37). Pray alone in your closet—in the solitude of your own sanctuary. Pour out the longings of your soul. Then pray with and for your husband, your sons and daughters, your sister and brother, your mother and father and all in your family. Let the weight of your innocence be felt as you lovingly motivate others to good works. With your mind so attuned to the Lord and his power, your influence for good becomes immeasurably great. And in this world of sin and temptation, the power of prayer will protect you and be a shield for your loved ones.

I plead with the women of the Church to accept individual responsibility to know and to love the Lord. Communicate with him. He will impress upon your mind inspiration and personal revelation to give you strength.” (Russell M. Nelson, “Lessons from Eve,” Ensign, Nov 1987, 86)

Quote7

“When Christ came to the earth, he fulfilled the promised role as he became the ultimate sacrificial lamb. His atonement brought about a greater destiny and a nobler concept for us. We are still commanded to sacrifice, but not by shedding blood of animals. Our highest sense of sacrifice is achieved as we make ourselves more sacred or holy.

This we do by our obedience to the commandments of God. Thus, the laws of obedience and sacrifice are indelibly intertwined. Consider the commandments to obey the Word of Wisdom, to keep the Sabbath day holy, to pay an honest tithe. As we comply with these and other commandments, something wonderful happens to us. We become disciplined! We become disciples! We become more sacred and holy—like our Lord!” (Russell M. Nelson, “Lessons from Eve,” Ensign, Nov 1987, 86)

Quote 8

“But before you can teach, you must first learn of your premortal existence, the Creation, the Fall, the atonement of Christ, and the reason for mortality. Study the scriptures and internalize them. Teach faith, repentance, baptism, and the gift of the Holy Ghost. Then let your commitment to the mission of the Church be evident in all you do. Preaching the gospel, perfecting the Saints, and redeeming members of your family will cause you to concentrate on covenants and ordinances of eternal significance.

As you exercise your agency, teach things that are elevating and useful. Teach the principles of honesty, self-reliance, avoidance of unnecessary debt. You will build a more stable society by so doing. And remember your example. What you are is more important than what you do or what you say.

We can’t all do all things. Circumstances, available time, and talents vary widely among us. Your diversities take you to numerous arenas of activity. There let your presence be felt.” (Russell M. Nelson, “Lessons from Eve,” Ensign, Nov 1987, 86)

Quote 9

“What is a mother heart and how is one acquired? We learn about some of those qualities in the scriptures. To paraphrase Proverbs: “Who can find a … woman [with a mother heart]? for her price is far above rubies. … She … worketh willingly with her hands. … With the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard. … She stretcheth out her hand to the poor. … Strength and honour are her clothing. … She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness. She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness” (Prov. 31:10, 13, 16, 20, 25–27). A woman with a mother heart has a testimony of the restored gospel, and she teaches the principles of the gospel without equivocation. She is keeping sacred covenants made in holy temples. Her talents and skills are shared unselfishly. She gains as much education as her circumstances will allow, improving her mind and spirit with the desire to teach what she learns to the generations who follow her.

If she has children, she is a “goodly parent” (1 Ne. 1:1) who lives and teaches standards of behavior exactly in line with the teachings of living prophets. She teaches her “children to pray, and to walk uprightly before the Lord” (D&C 68:28). Rather than listening to the voices and partial truths of the world, she knows that gospel standards are based on eternal, unchangeable truths. She believes that to be “primarily responsible for the nurture of [her] children” is a vital, dignified, and “sacred responsibilit[y]” (“The Family: A Proclamation to the World,” Liahona, Oct. 1998, 24; Ensign, Nov. 1995, 102). To nurture and feed them physically is as much an honor as to nurture and feed them spiritually. She is “not weary in well-doing” and delights to serve her family, because she knows that “out of small things proceedeth that which is great” (D&C 64:33).” (Julie B. Beck, “A ‘Mother Heart’,” Ensign, May 2004, 75)

Helaman 5:12

FREE Child Friendly Activities

Just thought I'd pass these on. Lynnette thought we'd like to know about them, and she is right. We are always looking for free activities.

--The Ogden Nature Center will offer free admission and naturalist guided activites on Saturdays throughout the summer (through August 22). Free hands on crafts, nature walks and activities will be provided from 9:30 -11:00am and from 1:00-2:00 pm. 966 W 12th St Ogden.

--The Utah Museum of Natural History has free admission on the first Monday of each month and the museum is open those days until 8 p.m. Besides the dinosaurs, rocks and minerals, wildlife displays and other exhibits that are always there, on the first Monday at 5:30 (and again usually around 6:45) there are shows for kids in the lobby featuring all kinds of fun with physics. 1390 Presidents Circle (University of Utah campus), Salt Lake City, (801) 581-6927. There is parking near the museum and you can get a free parking pass at the front desk.

--The Clark Planatarium has several exhibits that are free to explore and participate in. It is located by the Gateway in Salt Lake. It opens at 10:30 AM, 7 days a week; and closes following the beginning of the last show of the day. In general, they close Sunday at 6:00 PM, Mon - Wed at 8:00, Thurs at 9:00 PM, Fri & Sat at 11:00 PM.

August 2009 Newsletter