Dress: No blue jeans
Sunday, November 28, 2010
Monday, November 22, 2010
Nov Presidency Message - Reverence
Blessings of Reverence
The Lord gives clear direction regarding His expectation for reverence in Leviticus 19:30, where He states, “Ye shall keep my sabbaths, and reverence my sanctuary: I am the Lord.”
Much of what we say in the Church about reverence usually focuses on being quiet in places of worship, with special emphasis on children being quiet. Certainly, quiet is a key part of reverence, but the full, rich meaning of the concept of reverence includes much more than the absence of noise and commotion. Quiet does not necessarily equal reverence.
The core words most often found in scriptures associated with reverence are respect, love, and honor. Using these standards, we can see that reverence reflects activity of the heart, not just inactivity of the mouth.
David O. McKay puts the topic of reverence in clear perspective: “Reverence is profound respect mingled with love.”
L. Tom Perry - Serve God Acceptably with Reverence and Godly Fear
While I believe that reverence is often exhibited through reverent behaviors, it is not behaviors that concern me now. I want to discuss reverence as an attitude—an attitude of deepest respect and veneration toward Deity. Of course, reverent behaviors follow reverent attitudes, but it is the attitude of reverence that we need to cultivate first among our members. Reverent behaviors without reverent attitudes are empty of meaning because they are performed for the praises of men, not God.
The scriptures remind us constantly of the goodness that is centered in the heart. Those who put on an appearance only to receive the honors of men, but have unclean hearts, are called hypocrites. It is not enough to behave reverently; we must feel in our hearts reverence for our Heavenly Father and our Lord, Jesus Christ. Reverence flows from our admiration and respect for Deity. Those who are truly reverent are those who have paid the price to know the glory of the Father and His Son. As Paul admonished in Hebrews, “Serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear.” (Heb. 12:28.)
If reverence is an attitude towards Deity, then it is a private feeling. It is something we feel inside our hearts no matter what is going on around us. It is also a personal responsibility. Reverence is not just a Sunday word or principle. It is something we can feel and express everyday. I would like to suggest three things that will help increase our personal reverence.
Prepare/Plan - Reverence is home-grown and a desire for reverent behavior and attitude prompts us to plan.
Sing the hymns - Boyd K Packer - Reverence Invites Revelation
DC 25:12 - my soul delighteth in the song of the heart, yea a song of the righteous is a prayer unto me, and it shall be answered with a blessing upon their heads. .
Reverent Language - Boyd K Packer - Reverence Invites Revelation
We are drifting from the use of reverential words in our prayers. Familiar terms such as you and yours are replacing thee and thine in prayer. Teach the children and gently inform new members that we use reverential terms when addressing our Heavenly Father in prayer.
“Hallowed Be Thy Name” - Elder Howard W. Hunter There are wide areas of our society from which the spirit of prayer and reverence and worship has vanished. Men and women in many circles are clever, interesting, or brilliant, but they lack one crucial element in a complete life. They do not look up. They do not offer up vows in righteousness, as the requirement is stated in the Doctrine and Covenants, “on all days and at all times.” (D&C 59:11.) Their conversation sparkles, but it is not sacred. Their talk is witty, but it is not wise. Whether it be in the office, the locker room, or the laboratory, they have come too far down the scale of dignity who display their own limited powers and then find it necessary to blaspheme those unlimited powers that come from above.... Reverence is the atmosphere of heaven.
I have often wondered if my efforts to instill this attitude of reverence in our family has yielded any fruit. Most times I consider us, my family as a whole, still a work in progress. As for me personally though I know reverence has increased my faith, gratitude and knowledge, whispered hope and peace to my weary soul and shouted joy to me spirit. Reverence invites revelation and through this revelation I have come to know God.
Marion G. Romney, “Reverence,” Ensign, Oct 1976, 2
Reverence is the soul of true religion. Its seedbed is sincerity. Its quality is determined by the esteem in which one holds the object of his reverence as evidenced by his behavior toward that object. When that object is God, the genuinely reverent person has a worshipful adoration coupled with a respectful behavior toward him and all that pertains to him. The want of such appreciation or behavior smacks of irreverence.
Judged by their superior knowledge of God, Latter-day Saints should be the most reverent people in the world, and I believe they are.
Order is a part of reverence. So is cleanliness—cleanliness of person, of apparel, of speech, of action, and of thought and impulse. So also are courtesy, respect for one another, and kindred virtues. True reverence for Deity induces one, by self-imposed control, to do the will of God at all times and in all places.
Revelation - Boyd K Packer - Reverence Invites Revelation
“No one of us can survive in the world of today, much less in what it soon will become, without personal inspiration. The spirit of reverence can and should be evident in every organization in the Church and in the lives of every member.
Parents, stake presidencies, bishoprics, auxiliary leaders, teachers: maintain a spirit of reverence in meetings, encourage participation in congregational singing and the use of reverential terms in prayers.
While we may not see an immediate, miraculous transformation, as surely as the Lord lives, a quiet one will take place. The spiritual power in the lives of each member and in the Church will increase. The Lord will pour out his Spirit upon us more abundantly. We will be less troubled, less confused. We will find revealed answers to personal and family problems without all the counseling which we seem now to need.
And in the spirit of reverence, I bear testimony that God lives, that Jesus is the Christ, that the Holy Ghost—our comforter, our teacher—will come to us if we will maintain a spirit of reverence, in the name of Jesus Christ, amen.”
We act in reverence not because we are important, but because the Lord is important to us. Heartfelt reverence is an important part of our worship of our Heavenly Father and of the Lord. In all of the activities and thoughts of our lives each day, may we avoid that which reflects a lack of reverence toward Them. In all of our worship activities, may we seek to expand and enrich our feelings of respect, love, and honor toward our Heavenly Father and His Son, Jesus Christ. These feelings are tokens of a true Christian character.
Smiles,
Corinne
The Lord gives clear direction regarding His expectation for reverence in Leviticus 19:30, where He states, “Ye shall keep my sabbaths, and reverence my sanctuary: I am the Lord.”
Much of what we say in the Church about reverence usually focuses on being quiet in places of worship, with special emphasis on children being quiet. Certainly, quiet is a key part of reverence, but the full, rich meaning of the concept of reverence includes much more than the absence of noise and commotion. Quiet does not necessarily equal reverence.
The core words most often found in scriptures associated with reverence are respect, love, and honor. Using these standards, we can see that reverence reflects activity of the heart, not just inactivity of the mouth.
David O. McKay puts the topic of reverence in clear perspective: “Reverence is profound respect mingled with love.”
L. Tom Perry - Serve God Acceptably with Reverence and Godly Fear
While I believe that reverence is often exhibited through reverent behaviors, it is not behaviors that concern me now. I want to discuss reverence as an attitude—an attitude of deepest respect and veneration toward Deity. Of course, reverent behaviors follow reverent attitudes, but it is the attitude of reverence that we need to cultivate first among our members. Reverent behaviors without reverent attitudes are empty of meaning because they are performed for the praises of men, not God.
The scriptures remind us constantly of the goodness that is centered in the heart. Those who put on an appearance only to receive the honors of men, but have unclean hearts, are called hypocrites. It is not enough to behave reverently; we must feel in our hearts reverence for our Heavenly Father and our Lord, Jesus Christ. Reverence flows from our admiration and respect for Deity. Those who are truly reverent are those who have paid the price to know the glory of the Father and His Son. As Paul admonished in Hebrews, “Serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear.” (Heb. 12:28.)
If reverence is an attitude towards Deity, then it is a private feeling. It is something we feel inside our hearts no matter what is going on around us. It is also a personal responsibility. Reverence is not just a Sunday word or principle. It is something we can feel and express everyday. I would like to suggest three things that will help increase our personal reverence.
Prepare/Plan - Reverence is home-grown and a desire for reverent behavior and attitude prompts us to plan.
Sing the hymns - Boyd K Packer - Reverence Invites Revelation
DC 25:12 - my soul delighteth in the song of the heart, yea a song of the righteous is a prayer unto me, and it shall be answered with a blessing upon their heads. .
Reverent Language - Boyd K Packer - Reverence Invites Revelation
We are drifting from the use of reverential words in our prayers. Familiar terms such as you and yours are replacing thee and thine in prayer. Teach the children and gently inform new members that we use reverential terms when addressing our Heavenly Father in prayer.
“Hallowed Be Thy Name” - Elder Howard W. Hunter There are wide areas of our society from which the spirit of prayer and reverence and worship has vanished. Men and women in many circles are clever, interesting, or brilliant, but they lack one crucial element in a complete life. They do not look up. They do not offer up vows in righteousness, as the requirement is stated in the Doctrine and Covenants, “on all days and at all times.” (D&C 59:11.) Their conversation sparkles, but it is not sacred. Their talk is witty, but it is not wise. Whether it be in the office, the locker room, or the laboratory, they have come too far down the scale of dignity who display their own limited powers and then find it necessary to blaspheme those unlimited powers that come from above.... Reverence is the atmosphere of heaven.
I have often wondered if my efforts to instill this attitude of reverence in our family has yielded any fruit. Most times I consider us, my family as a whole, still a work in progress. As for me personally though I know reverence has increased my faith, gratitude and knowledge, whispered hope and peace to my weary soul and shouted joy to me spirit. Reverence invites revelation and through this revelation I have come to know God.
Marion G. Romney, “Reverence,” Ensign, Oct 1976, 2
Reverence is the soul of true religion. Its seedbed is sincerity. Its quality is determined by the esteem in which one holds the object of his reverence as evidenced by his behavior toward that object. When that object is God, the genuinely reverent person has a worshipful adoration coupled with a respectful behavior toward him and all that pertains to him. The want of such appreciation or behavior smacks of irreverence.
Judged by their superior knowledge of God, Latter-day Saints should be the most reverent people in the world, and I believe they are.
Order is a part of reverence. So is cleanliness—cleanliness of person, of apparel, of speech, of action, and of thought and impulse. So also are courtesy, respect for one another, and kindred virtues. True reverence for Deity induces one, by self-imposed control, to do the will of God at all times and in all places.
Revelation - Boyd K Packer - Reverence Invites Revelation
“No one of us can survive in the world of today, much less in what it soon will become, without personal inspiration. The spirit of reverence can and should be evident in every organization in the Church and in the lives of every member.
Parents, stake presidencies, bishoprics, auxiliary leaders, teachers: maintain a spirit of reverence in meetings, encourage participation in congregational singing and the use of reverential terms in prayers.
While we may not see an immediate, miraculous transformation, as surely as the Lord lives, a quiet one will take place. The spiritual power in the lives of each member and in the Church will increase. The Lord will pour out his Spirit upon us more abundantly. We will be less troubled, less confused. We will find revealed answers to personal and family problems without all the counseling which we seem now to need.
And in the spirit of reverence, I bear testimony that God lives, that Jesus is the Christ, that the Holy Ghost—our comforter, our teacher—will come to us if we will maintain a spirit of reverence, in the name of Jesus Christ, amen.”
We act in reverence not because we are important, but because the Lord is important to us. Heartfelt reverence is an important part of our worship of our Heavenly Father and of the Lord. In all of the activities and thoughts of our lives each day, may we avoid that which reflects a lack of reverence toward Them. In all of our worship activities, may we seek to expand and enrich our feelings of respect, love, and honor toward our Heavenly Father and His Son, Jesus Christ. These feelings are tokens of a true Christian character.
Smiles,
Corinne
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Worthy cause - Christmas service project
Karrie Giustini is helping her brother and sister-in law organize donations to help various needy families in the NE part of the city to give them a Christmas.
She will be collecting items at her house: 166 Chapalina Rise (or she will pick up if you need) until Dec.16.
Please contact Karrie if you would like to help or want more information.
She will be collecting items at her house: 166 Chapalina Rise (or she will pick up if you need) until Dec.16.
Please contact Karrie if you would like to help or want more information.
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Fabulous Friday
Fabulous Friday
Come one, come all
To Fab Friday this fall.
It’s Nov 5, so mark the date
We’re excited – we can hardly wait
Cranston Chapel is the place to meet
Where we’ll begin with something to eat.
6:30pm is the time to come
Come alone or come with your chum.
After dinner there is plenty to do
Classes are offered especially for you.
Whether you’re old or young, single or married
The classes to attend are really quite varied.
So please make sure to check out our list
And sign up for classes – yes we insist!
You have to come and check them out
You will have fun without a doubt
We will look forward to seeing you there
With you in attendance it’ll be quite the affair.
To Fab Friday this fall.
It’s Nov 5, so mark the date
We’re excited – we can hardly wait
Cranston Chapel is the place to meet
Where we’ll begin with something to eat.
6:30pm is the time to come
Come alone or come with your chum.
After dinner there is plenty to do
Classes are offered especially for you.
Whether you’re old or young, single or married
The classes to attend are really quite varied.
So please make sure to check out our list
And sign up for classes – yes we insist!
You have to come and check them out
You will have fun without a doubt
We will look forward to seeing you there
With you in attendance it’ll be quite the affair.
7:00pm
Family Picture Tile
- class is now full
Coasters
- see picture below
Command Central
- get some tips on how to get yourself organized for Christmas
8:00pm
Keeping Christ in Christmas
- how to keep your focus on the Saviour
Gifting
- ideas for simple neighbour gifts and creative gift wrapping
9:00pm
Christmas Blocks
- see picture below
Sweets for Santa
- who doesn’t love to learn how to bake some yummy Christmas treats?
If you want to do a craft please call Chelsea Sheer at 539-1431, or e-mail her at chelsea.sheer@gmail.com, or leave a comment on this blog so the proper amount of supplies can be provided.
*Click on the pictures to enlarge them*
Family Picture Tiles
Coasters
Christmas Blocks
Friday, October 1, 2010
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Favours for Fiji
We will be collecting the following school supplies to donate to needy children in Fiji:
-pencil case
-pencil crayons (not wax)
-pens, pencils
-calculators (solar if possible)
-erasers
-rulers
-sharpeners
-stickers
Please drop off donations to box in RS room on Sundays, or at Corinne Yee's house by September 19, 2010.
Additional items we are looking for: white shirts, ties, fabric lunch bags, flip flops, diaper pins, onesies
-pencil case
-pencil crayons (not wax)
-pens, pencils
-calculators (solar if possible)
-erasers
-rulers
-sharpeners
-stickers
Please drop off donations to box in RS room on Sundays, or at Corinne Yee's house by September 19, 2010.
Additional items we are looking for: white shirts, ties, fabric lunch bags, flip flops, diaper pins, onesies
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
School's In - Sept RS Activity
Back To School!
Classes are back in session. Come and enjoy good company while learning something new. We are having 4 classes and you will get to chose 2 of them!
Home Economics – Are you too busy to cook? Come and learn some yummy Crock Pot recipes!
Art – Does your house need a face lift? Come and learn some tips for simple home decorating.
Health – Now that your schedule is filling up with all sorts of activities, discover ways to make time for yourself.
Language Arts – Communicating with your Heavenly Father can be a much needed boost. Come and learn about the Power of Prayer.
Social Studies – Our ward is filled with amazing sisters. Let’s spend some time getting to know each other!
Mark your calendar. Classes start Sept. 2 @ 7pm @ the Cranston Chapel!
Classes are back in session. Come and enjoy good company while learning something new. We are having 4 classes and you will get to chose 2 of them!
Home Economics – Are you too busy to cook? Come and learn some yummy Crock Pot recipes!
Art – Does your house need a face lift? Come and learn some tips for simple home decorating.
Health – Now that your schedule is filling up with all sorts of activities, discover ways to make time for yourself.
Language Arts – Communicating with your Heavenly Father can be a much needed boost. Come and learn about the Power of Prayer.
Social Studies – Our ward is filled with amazing sisters. Let’s spend some time getting to know each other!
Mark your calendar. Classes start Sept. 2 @ 7pm @ the Cranston Chapel!
Friday, August 13, 2010
August Presidency Message - Come what may, and love it.
Come what may, and love it.
Elder Eyring stated, “ “Even when you feel the truth of [the] capacity and kindness of the Lord to deliver you in your trials, it may still test your courage and strength to endure. The Prophet Joseph Smith cried out in agony in a dungeon. The Lord’s reply has helped me and can encourage us all in times of darkness. Here it is: ‘My son, peace be unto thy soul; thine adversity and thine afflictions shall be but a small moment; And then, if thou endure it well, God shall exalt thee on high; thou shalt triumph over all thy foes’ (D&C 121:7–8).” (Henry B. Eyring, “Adversity,” Ensign, May 2009)
With my impending due date approaching quickly I can't help but feel a sense of dread as I worry about my labour. I know what I'm getting myself into and some days I wish I could change my mind. As I was out to dinner with my mom and sisters the other night they were asking me questions about the baby. What do you think she'll look like? How will she behave? It occurred to me that I hadn't thought enough about these things because I am so focused on going through labour that I haven't been concentrating on the most important thing and blessing to come – the baby.
I think this can be true in all of our lives with challenges and trials that are sent to us. When those daily challenges come our way do we get so caught up in them that we lose our eternal perspective? Do we forget all the blessings that will come to us in the eternities?
Elder Eyring stated, “ “Even when you feel the truth of [the] capacity and kindness of the Lord to deliver you in your trials, it may still test your courage and strength to endure. The Prophet Joseph Smith cried out in agony in a dungeon. The Lord’s reply has helped me and can encourage us all in times of darkness. Here it is: ‘My son, peace be unto thy soul; thine adversity and thine afflictions shall be but a small moment; And then, if thou endure it well, God shall exalt thee on high; thou shalt triumph over all thy foes’ (D&C 121:7–8).” (Henry B. Eyring, “Adversity,” Ensign, May 2009)
Our afflictions are such a small moment, and if we endure it well we will be rewarded. I am so grateful for the gospel and for the eternal perspective it gives. It makes going through difficulties so much more comforting when we know that our Saviour is there to comfort us and we know we will be blessed. We know that the things we are going through are sent to us for our own good and that they will make us stronger. I need to keep my upcoming “challenge” in perspective and it should be more obvious to me that going through labour is such a small amount of time in comparison to being able to enjoy a beautiful spirit that will come to our home. I know that as we keep our eternal perspectives we may be able to deal with what comes, and endure it well so that we may be exalted after this life.
Love, Chelsea
Friday, July 30, 2010
Better than Reruns - Aug 5 activity
BETTER THAN RERUNS
Are you missing all your favourite TV shows? Come enjoy these fun classes!
The August 5th line up includes
Glee - Ensign Discussion group. We will be discussing "Finding Joy in the Journey" By Pres Thomas S Monson. This talk is from the Nov 2008 ensign. It can be found online (click here) or see Amanda or Chelsea for a copy.
House - Come and learn some interesting ways to get your house clean. What products work and what doesn't and what common household items can be used to clean up too!
How it's Made - Ever wanted to know how to can? Now's your chance to learn
The Biggest Loser - Come prepared to sweat and enjoy this awesome work out!
Ultimate Recipe Showdown - If you would like to show off your baking skills bring your favourite cookie or square to share that night. Someone will be crowned Ultimate Recipe Showdown Winner!
This awesome line up of classes runs on Aug 5th starting at 7pm!
Are you missing all your favourite TV shows? Come enjoy these fun classes!
The August 5th line up includes
Glee - Ensign Discussion group. We will be discussing "Finding Joy in the Journey" By Pres Thomas S Monson. This talk is from the Nov 2008 ensign. It can be found online (click here) or see Amanda or Chelsea for a copy.
House - Come and learn some interesting ways to get your house clean. What products work and what doesn't and what common household items can be used to clean up too!
How it's Made - Ever wanted to know how to can? Now's your chance to learn
The Biggest Loser - Come prepared to sweat and enjoy this awesome work out!
Ultimate Recipe Showdown - If you would like to show off your baking skills bring your favourite cookie or square to share that night. Someone will be crowned Ultimate Recipe Showdown Winner!
This awesome line up of classes runs on Aug 5th starting at 7pm!
Saturday, July 3, 2010
July Presidency Message
As I was thinking about what to say this month one thing kept popping into my mind: temples. I’ve been going to the temple since I was twelve years old. The first time I went I was so scared, everyone else was older and bigger and more experienced than I was. Many questions ran through my mind. What if I forgot my recommend or didn’t do something right or went somewhere where I wasn’t supposed to be? But when I went that first time, I felt at ease, I felt safe.
Over the years there have been times when I’ve tried to make excuses not to go to the temple. But I’ve never regretted going, and I’ve always tried to go as much as I can. Every time I step through the temple doors a peace comes over me. In John 14:27 it says, “Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you.” This is what I feel when I go to the temple.
The temple is the House of the Lord. On every temple you can read, “Holiness to the Lord the House of the Lord”. I truly feel that it is the House of the Lord.
I love the temple and everything about it. I am my happiest when I go often. The Spirit is so strong and powerful. The most amazing thing about the Spirit is it’s the same Spirit you feel everywhere. It’s the same as when I’m partaking of the sacrament or getting a father’s blessing.
Love Alaina
Over the years there have been times when I’ve tried to make excuses not to go to the temple. But I’ve never regretted going, and I’ve always tried to go as much as I can. Every time I step through the temple doors a peace comes over me. In John 14:27 it says, “Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you.” This is what I feel when I go to the temple.
The temple is the House of the Lord. On every temple you can read, “Holiness to the Lord the House of the Lord”. I truly feel that it is the House of the Lord.
I love the temple and everything about it. I am my happiest when I go often. The Spirit is so strong and powerful. The most amazing thing about the Spirit is it’s the same Spirit you feel everywhere. It’s the same as when I’m partaking of the sacrament or getting a father’s blessing.
I know the temple is the House of the Lord, and I know that it is important. I am grateful to be able to go and experience and learn the things that I do. It is such a blessing in my life. I hope we can all go to the temple often and enjoy the blessings that are there.
Love Alaina
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Did you know?
If you click on any of the items in the calendar above, it will give more information on time, location, and other additional things.
Hiking – Summer 2010
I am so glad that you would like to join me in hiking this summer. I have done a lot of hikes in Waterton/Glacier, but I am not familiar with what is available for hiking nearer to Calgary. This will be an adventure, as we experience these areas for the first time. If you have hiked any of these hikes before, please let me know, because it is always nice to have someone with a knowledge of the hike to “take the lead”.
There will be no sign-up, just come if you are able. Bring your hiking gear and a lunch. We will depart from Sundance Chapel each Thursday morning, at 8:00 am sharp. Please be there by 7:45 so we can arrange car pools and be gone by 8:00. Be prompt so you will not be left behind. We will not hike if the weather is not cooperating. I will notify you by email if there are any changes to the itinerary.
If you are not sure what to bring with you, or need more information, please contact Donna Craig at dscraig@shaw.ca
July 8
Ribbon Falls
16.4 km
4-6 hrs
easy
Kananaskis Valley
July 15
Foran Grade Loop
7.4 km
2-3 hrs
moderate
Sheep
July 22
Elbow Valley/Riverview Loop
8.5
2-3 hrs
moderate
Elbow
July 29
Barrier Lake Lookout
10.6-13.1 km
3-5 hrs
moderate
Kananaskis Valley
August 5
Rawson Lake
6.7 km
2-3 hrs
moderate
Peter Lougheed
August 12
Burstall Pass
15 km
5-7 hrs
Moderately strenuous
Spray Lakes/Canmore
Bring sandals to wear when crossing water
August 19
Prairie Mountain
6.8 km
2-3 hrs
Moderately strenuous
Elbow
August 26
Lake Agnes
7 km
2-4 hrs
easy
Lake Louise
Option to continue to Big Beehive
There will be no sign-up, just come if you are able. Bring your hiking gear and a lunch. We will depart from Sundance Chapel each Thursday morning, at 8:00 am sharp. Please be there by 7:45 so we can arrange car pools and be gone by 8:00. Be prompt so you will not be left behind. We will not hike if the weather is not cooperating. I will notify you by email if there are any changes to the itinerary.
If you are not sure what to bring with you, or need more information, please contact Donna Craig at dscraig@shaw.ca
July 8
Ribbon Falls
16.4 km
4-6 hrs
easy
Kananaskis Valley
July 15
Foran Grade Loop
7.4 km
2-3 hrs
moderate
Sheep
July 22
Elbow Valley/Riverview Loop
8.5
2-3 hrs
moderate
Elbow
July 29
Barrier Lake Lookout
10.6-13.1 km
3-5 hrs
moderate
Kananaskis Valley
August 5
Rawson Lake
6.7 km
2-3 hrs
moderate
Peter Lougheed
August 12
Burstall Pass
15 km
5-7 hrs
Moderately strenuous
Spray Lakes/Canmore
Bring sandals to wear when crossing water
August 19
Prairie Mountain
6.8 km
2-3 hrs
Moderately strenuous
Elbow
August 26
Lake Agnes
7 km
2-4 hrs
easy
Lake Louise
Option to continue to Big Beehive
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Sandwiches
Sandwiches for the Drop-in Centre
Please drop them off at Monique Shields
47 Chaparral Cir SE, 403-257-8851
By Wednesday, June 9 by 10:00 am
Have you collected?
Just a reminder to collect on the services you won from the service auction back in February at our activity.
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
June Presidency Message
There is beauty all around when there's love at home. What a simple but true statement. We all spend a lot of time and energy in improving and bettering our relationships at home. I know that one of the things that is most important to me is making sure that I'm being the best mom I can be to my children.
One week after having a particularly challenging time with my toddlers I felt somewhat helpless, and frustrated they weren't behaving the way they were supposed to. Or at least the way I thought they were supposed to. At the end of these challenging days I also felt disappointed in myself. I felt that I wasn't as patient as I should have been when they spread shaving cream all over their rooms, or got a little too frustrated when they spilled water from my toilet all over my bathroom, or just got frustrated at them for doing things that kids are inevitably going to do. When I feel that way, frustrated and helpless, one obvious choice is to turn to prayer. As I plead with my Heavenly Father to help me raise my children in a way that could make us all happy, the answer consistently came to just love them. Just as Jesus and Heavenly father do.
I know that each of our houses can be a place filled with the spirit, a place filled with beauty when we make a conscious choice to act with love to build a better relationship with the people we love. There is beauty all around when there's love at home. (Hymn "Love at Home" Pg 294)
Love,
Chelsea
One week after having a particularly challenging time with my toddlers I felt somewhat helpless, and frustrated they weren't behaving the way they were supposed to. Or at least the way I thought they were supposed to. At the end of these challenging days I also felt disappointed in myself. I felt that I wasn't as patient as I should have been when they spread shaving cream all over their rooms, or got a little too frustrated when they spilled water from my toilet all over my bathroom, or just got frustrated at them for doing things that kids are inevitably going to do. When I feel that way, frustrated and helpless, one obvious choice is to turn to prayer. As I plead with my Heavenly Father to help me raise my children in a way that could make us all happy, the answer consistently came to just love them. Just as Jesus and Heavenly father do.
As I try to apply this principal in my life I am strengthing my testimony that it is true. When my two little ones put my patience to the test, if I can react with a feeling of love rather than impatience, anger, or frustration, those times turn into great building and teaching moments. I feel like I can react in a way that will be productive and helpful rather than discouraging. The line “there is beauty all around when there's love at home,” often runs through my head during the day. When I treat each challenging situation with love my home is a beautiful place filled with the spirit. There are still many moments of screaming, fighting, tantrums and big “uh oh” disasters, but the spirit in the house, and the spirit I feel inside me remains when I make the choice to act out of love.
I know that each of our houses can be a place filled with the spirit, a place filled with beauty when we make a conscious choice to act with love to build a better relationship with the people we love. There is beauty all around when there's love at home. (Hymn "Love at Home" Pg 294)
Love,
Chelsea
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
June 3 - Splash into Summer Activity
A tip - if you can't read the invitation, click on it and it will enlarge it enough for you to read it.
We're excited for this activity and hope you can all come. We'll have fun!
Friday, May 7, 2010
May Presidency Message: Prayer
Recently I was over at my family’s house for Sunday dinner. As we were eating dinner we started discussing things that we had learned at church that day in our various wards. The topic soon turned to prayer and how much we need it in our lives.
Later that night I started thinking about all my experiences with prayer, the answers I’ve received and the reasons why I pray. I then remembered that prayer hasn’t always been easy for me. I used to forget or make up excuses not to pray. To remind myself to pray, when I was younger, I put a note on the mirror. The note had a quote from the hymn “Did You Think To Pray”:
“Ere you left your room this morning, did you think to pray? In the name of Christ, our Savior, Did you sue for loving favour as a shield today? Oh, how praying rests the weary! Prayer will change the night to day. So, when life gets dark and dreary, don’t forget to pray.” (Hymn No. 140, Did You Think To Pray)
This hymn has always been a good reminder for me how important prayer is, especially on those days that are difficult. For me, those are usually the days I do not feel like kneeling down and speaking to our Heavenly Father. But many times I have felt warmth and comfort from a loving Father in Heaven. I know that Heavenly Father is there for us, and that answers are given to those who sincerely pray. For me those answers haven’t always come instantly but they have always come eventually.
I know that as we pray we’re protected from the world around us and given strengthen to choose the right, to be an example to those around us. Heavenly Father wants to help us and hear from us. He is there, waiting. I am so grateful for the constant channel of communication that we have with Heavenly Father.
Love
Alaina
Later that night I started thinking about all my experiences with prayer, the answers I’ve received and the reasons why I pray. I then remembered that prayer hasn’t always been easy for me. I used to forget or make up excuses not to pray. To remind myself to pray, when I was younger, I put a note on the mirror. The note had a quote from the hymn “Did You Think To Pray”:
“Ere you left your room this morning, did you think to pray? In the name of Christ, our Savior, Did you sue for loving favour as a shield today? Oh, how praying rests the weary! Prayer will change the night to day. So, when life gets dark and dreary, don’t forget to pray.” (Hymn No. 140, Did You Think To Pray)
This hymn has always been a good reminder for me how important prayer is, especially on those days that are difficult. For me, those are usually the days I do not feel like kneeling down and speaking to our Heavenly Father. But many times I have felt warmth and comfort from a loving Father in Heaven. I know that Heavenly Father is there for us, and that answers are given to those who sincerely pray. For me those answers haven’t always come instantly but they have always come eventually.
I know that as we pray we’re protected from the world around us and given strengthen to choose the right, to be an example to those around us. Heavenly Father wants to help us and hear from us. He is there, waiting. I am so grateful for the constant channel of communication that we have with Heavenly Father.
Love
Alaina
Friday, April 16, 2010
April Presidency Message
Well, it is official. Spring has sprung and I am loving it. As the days began to lengthen I anxiously awaited its arrival. Renewal of energy began to build, and the spring clean fever set in. Blinds stayed open; winter paraphernalia was left in the closet. Dusty bikes and roller blades were re-discovered. Several of our neighbours put their houses on the market, and we savour the flavour of BBQ again. And when the crisp spring breeze is a little too nippy, we take turns basking in the warmth of the sun beaming through the south windows.
But is seemed to be more than just the awakening of spring I was feeling. It was a skip in my step and a smile on my face. The weight of winter was shed and it was an awakening inside of me. One day as I was sitting at my piano casually playing some hymns when I realized Eliza R. Snow more accurately penned my feelings through these words.
"There is sunshine in my soul today, more glorious and bright
Than glows in any earthly sky, for Jesus is my light.
There is music in my soul today, a carol to my King,
And Jesus listening can hear the songs I cannot sing.
There is springtime in my soul today, for when the Lord is near,
The dove of peace sings in my heart, the flowers of grace appear.
There is gladness in my soul today, and hope and praise and love.
For blessings which he gives me now, for joys "laid up" above.
Chorus:
Oh, there's sunshine, blessed sunshine when the peaceful happy moments roll.
When Jesus shows his smiling face, there is sunshine in the soul.
(There Is Sunshine In My Soul Today - Hymn 227)
There is sunshine in my soul and I am loving it.
Happy Spring!
Smiles,
Corinne Yee
But is seemed to be more than just the awakening of spring I was feeling. It was a skip in my step and a smile on my face. The weight of winter was shed and it was an awakening inside of me. One day as I was sitting at my piano casually playing some hymns when I realized Eliza R. Snow more accurately penned my feelings through these words.
"There is sunshine in my soul today, more glorious and bright
Than glows in any earthly sky, for Jesus is my light.
There is music in my soul today, a carol to my King,
And Jesus listening can hear the songs I cannot sing.
There is springtime in my soul today, for when the Lord is near,
The dove of peace sings in my heart, the flowers of grace appear.
There is gladness in my soul today, and hope and praise and love.
For blessings which he gives me now, for joys "laid up" above.
Chorus:
Oh, there's sunshine, blessed sunshine when the peaceful happy moments roll.
When Jesus shows his smiling face, there is sunshine in the soul.
(There Is Sunshine In My Soul Today - Hymn 227)
There is sunshine in my soul and I am loving it.
Happy Spring!
Smiles,
Corinne Yee
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