Good afternoon sisters. I do believe that Spring has finally arrived.

THOUGHT: “There is strength and great capacity in the women of this Church. There is leadership and direction, a certain spirit of independence, and yet great satisfaction in being a part of this, the Lord's kingdom, and of working hand in hand with the priesthood to move it forward.

Gordon B. Hinckley

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

1. “GETTING TO KNOW YOU” Activity. Thursday, May 9^th at 7 pm in the Cultural Hall. Would you like to get to know the Relief Society sisters in our ward better? Are you having trouble keeping track of people who have moved in? This will be a great opportunity to learn more abouat each other. Put faces to names. Come and laugh and learn a lot about teach other. Invite friends, neighbors, people you visit teach. If you need a baby sitter, contact Martha; the young women have volunteer to sit with children if necessary and it's free. See you then.
2. MOMMY MINGLE – May 15^th. At the Brady's backyard, (1162 E 1180 N) 10:30 – 12:30.
3. Sisters, be sure and check the RS Blog. For the month of May, Amy puts a new picture to honor Mother's Day Month. Relief Society Blog: m12rs.blogspot.com

BIRTHDAYS: May 5^th – Shoua E; 7^th – Emily Thr; 9^th – Laurie A; 10^th – Marlene L and 11^th – Tara B. Have a wonderful day to each of you.

Our president Megan felt prompted to have us watch 2 excerpts from the Worldwide Leadership Broadcast. If you will go to LDS.org. On the home page, upper left box “2013 Worldwide Leadership Training “An expression of God's Love” - click view now. On the right side of the viewing screen, click on BLESSINGS OF THE PRIESTHOOD IN EVERY HOME, and BRINGING UP CHILDREN IN LIGHT AND TRUTH

These are two short videos that Megan showed to us. She said that she has watched these segments about four times and each time it has the same affect on her. It is a message from Heavenly Father, letting us know that we matter, that we have something to contribute, that what we do contribute is enough. In DAUGHTERS IN MY KINGDOM, chapter 8, Sister Sheri Dew says: The power of the priesthood heals, protects, and inoculates all of the righteous against the powers of darkness.” This is a powerful blessing to us. Sisters, I encourage you to read Chapter 8 of Daughters in My Kingdom “Blessings of the Priesthood for All.

The Gospel of Jesus Christ blesses our lives. The Atonement gives us strength and hope. The Scriptures are true. Our role as women is vital to the Kingdom and families.

Next week's lesson is #9: Sacred Family Relationships

Have a great week.