Happy March to you! And a very wonderful Easter!
The teachings of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, guide us as we endeavor
to "Stand as a Light" to the world.
John 14:15 ...."If ye love me, keep my commandments.
John 13:35..."ye are my disciples if ye have love one to another."
Galatians 5:13...." By love, serve one another."
1 John 2:10..."He that loveth his brother {sister} abideth in the
light."
1 John 5:3..."This is the love of God, that we keep His
commandments."
We hope that you enjoyed the Women's Conference on February 26th and 27th
and felt the spirit of love and hope and sisterhood that was so evident. A
special thanks to those who participated in any way from prayers and music to
demonstrations and classes. set up, clean up, and let's not forget the wonderful
food! Our stake is truly blessed. And in case you didn't know, because of the
generosity of you dear sisters, and others in the community, 250 purses were
filled with basic necessities and donated to local organizations to assist women
in need in both Lewis and Thurston counties. Bless you!!
Sister Elaine S. Dalton, former Young Women General President, has said,
"Each one of us has a part to play, and no matter how small or how insignificant
you think your part is, it matters to the whole. We have something very
important to do. We were born to lead and change the world." Your donations to
the "Shepherd's Purse" project have definitely changed someone's world and given
them hope and dignity.
At this Easter time, we reflect on the great love that Heavenly Father and
Jesus have for each of us; so much so that they made it possible for us to live
with them and our families for eternity.
John 15:13..."Greater love hath no man than this, that he lay down his life
for his friends."
John 3:16..... For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten
Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting
life."
We so love and appreciate each of you good sister, and wish you each a very
happy Easter.
Centralia Stake Relief Society Presidency
Sallye Johnston ~ President
Cathy Bentley ~ 1st Counselor
Addie Simper ~ 2nd Counselor
Val Walsh ~ Secretary
