Service Opportunity

There is a great service opportunity to make some preemie hats for a hospital in Manilla if you'd like to help out. If you need patterns or more information please contact Lynn Skinner in the Mackenzie ward at 403-532-1687.

There is a maternity hospital in Manilla called Fabella where women are able to deliver there for free. The hospital is sparsely equipped but clean. Because of the lack of prenatal care there is a high rate of "low birth weight" babies. These babies have a harder time regulating their body temperature, and are in need of little toques to aid them. The women in the Philippines do not know how to knit (no need to really) and if taught, they still do not have access to the supplies needed. We are hoping that some sisters in the stake who can knit, would be willing to use up their "leftover" soft yarn and knit some preemie baby hats. (see links for patterns). The donations will be sent at the end of March to the mission office in Quezon/Manilla. So it's not a big rush, but if you could knit one or two by then then that would be greatly appreciated. Please remember, the hats must be made for preemie babies and low birth weight babies. These babies do vary in head size, so some variation is ok but the regular newborn hat size would be too big for these babies. Another possibility is to sew hats out of used tee shirts.

Stake RS Activity - Jan 21

Remember - it would be a great opportunity to bring a friend.

*please note* - since there is no class in the chapel any more, they have changed the dress code. You may come casual if you wish.

Sandwiches for the Drop In Centre - Jan 26

Wednesday January 26th
Please drop off sandwiches in bin at Lisa Want's (38 Chapalina Park Cresent) before 10:00 am

January Presidency Message

Missionary Work

A few weeks ago I taught the lesson in Relief Society about missionary work. In that lesson I said that I was terrified of doing missionary work. I often make excuses to avoid sharing the gospel. Things like: ‘that person would never want to join the church because they already have their own religion’, ‘I don’t want them to think I’m weird because of what I’m sharing with them’, or ‘telling them about the gospel might just complicate things’. These excuses are holding me back and possibly hindering someone else from hearing the gospel.

President Heber J. Grant said “We as a people have one supreme thing to do, and that is to call upon the world to repent of sin, to come to God. And it is our duty above all others to go forth and proclaim the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ, the restoration again to the earth of the plan of life and salvation….We have in very deed the pearl of great price. We have that which is of more value than all the wealth and the scientific information which the world possesses. We have the plan of life and salvation…. The best way in the world to show our love for our neighbour is to go forth and proclaim the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ, of which he has given us an absolute knowledge concerning its divinity.”

President Grant and many other prophets have encouraged us to share the gospel. It is a very important part of our Heavenly Father’s plan. After studying this topic by reading the scriptures and many quotes from our leaders, I think I might be able to overcome my fear. I also have gained some wonderful insights from the testimonies shared by the sisters in our ward.

I know this church is true and have felt the Holy Ghost bear witness to me that it is true. I know we have a living prophet on the earth today, Thomas S. Monson. I love the Book of Mormon and the knowledge I gain from reading it, and the spirit it has brought into my life. I also know that Heavenly Father will send help if we are trying to share the gospel.

Love,

Alaina

January Activity - Jan 6