A New Year – A New Beginning!
Brothers and Sisters,
Happy New Year!
Before we embark on this New Year, we thought it might be wise to reflect on the year that has been, where witnessed:
• Baby births and blessings;
• New arrivals to our ward family through boundary changes and 17 convert baptisms;
• Marriages;
• New presidencies called in the Relief Society, Young Men, Primary, Sunday School and the High Priest Group;
• Members serving full-time missions;
• Members receiving their endowments and being sealed in the temple;
• Members who were reactivated;
• Men who received the Priesthood; and
• We also farewelled a number of families who moved elsewhere and said goodbye to Brother Marcus Slimmens, Sister Ina Toa and Brother Jim Randell, who passed away, “till we meet again” (Hymns, #152).
So, as we stand on the cusp of a New Year, we have wondered, as we’re sure you have, “What will 2010 hold for me? What blessings are in store? What trials await?” As we face this New Year, our prayer is that we will
see it as a New Beginning – an opportunity to
reassess those things that matter most and then put plans in place to achieve them. President Thomas S. Monson has taught:
“I plead with you not to let those most important things pass you by as you plan for that illusive and non-existent future when you will have time to do all that you want to do. Instead, find joy in the journey—now.” (Ensign, November 2008).
Bearing this counsel in mind, we remind everyone of the eternal significance of the Saving Seven – doing these things will help us as we begin this new year and throughout our lives:
1. We pray morning and night;
2. We study the scriptures daily;
3. We hold Family Home Evening weekly;
4. We attend the Temple;
5. We pay our tithes and offerings;
6. We obey the commands of ancient and modern prophets;
7. We have fun!
Brothers and Sisters, thanks for all you do to lift, inspire and nurture one another. We testify that this work is eternal and we look forward to serving alongside you in the new year.
Love and Best Wishes,
Daniel Shine
........ Bob Howden
.......... Rei Singsam
Bishop
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