Enjoy this special presentation given by Stake Relief Society President Renee Packer at Stake Women's Conference, January 24, 2014.
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Showing posts with label Women's Conference 2014. Show all posts
He Trusts Me to Be an Instrument in His Hands
by Miriam Franson
We moved to our current ward ten months ago. Our family has spent the last ten years in the Midwest, most recently in a suburb of Detroit, Michigan.
Sisters in our ward there lived in everything from mansions, to typical suburban neighborhoods, to a domestic violence shelter. I have friends there facing struggles with domestic violence, substance abuse, and just plain feeding their families.
On one of our first weeks here I heard about the "Doing Good Daily" challenge. For me, it seemed such an irony of timing to have this be the theme. I knew exactly the kind of "daily good" that was needed desperately in our last spot. But, now here I was in the heart of Zion--in an area where I saw so much strength and no needs!
Although I felt initially skeptical that "doing good" in this place could really matter, I tried to take the challenge. Let me tell you one story that happened along the way.
We moved to our current ward ten months ago. Our family has spent the last ten years in the Midwest, most recently in a suburb of Detroit, Michigan.
Sisters in our ward there lived in everything from mansions, to typical suburban neighborhoods, to a domestic violence shelter. I have friends there facing struggles with domestic violence, substance abuse, and just plain feeding their families.
On one of our first weeks here I heard about the "Doing Good Daily" challenge. For me, it seemed such an irony of timing to have this be the theme. I knew exactly the kind of "daily good" that was needed desperately in our last spot. But, now here I was in the heart of Zion--in an area where I saw so much strength and no needs!
Although I felt initially skeptical that "doing good" in this place could really matter, I tried to take the challenge. Let me tell you one story that happened along the way.
My Blessings of Service
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by Renee Packer
During this past year, I have been amazed at how the Spirit of the Lord has been with me in rich abundance, as I have been more active trying to serve others. I will quickly admit that my little keychain reminder that says, “Bee Mindful: Doing Good Daily,” has been a wonderful reminder to me throughout each day. In time, I noticed how it started to become more and more a part of my thoughts and a part of my heart.
As I try to serve more diligently and more often, to my husband, my family, my neighbors, and even strangers, I feel a sense of euphoria that I can’t explain, except that I know it’s the Holy Ghost blessing me with a sense of joy and peace as I seek to help and lift others. My service may have been a simple smile acknowledging someone’s presence, a word of praise, showing love or gratitude, or a surprise service. As I serve, I also am being served by a loving Father in Heaven with His love. The more I serve, the more of His love I feel, and the more I desire to continue to serve.
In the stake Relief Society, we have invited any who desire to write their thoughts of how they have been blessed by their giving or receiving even the smallest acts of service. I have found it quite interesting how hard it is for us to contemplate on the blessings of our serving others and share our feelings. I have found, though, that the blessings always far outweigh the act itself. It's a good thing to take note of how we are blessed when we open our hearts to others.
2014 Women's Conference on January 25
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All women and young women are invited to our women's conference!
Come early for the best seats, and please carpool.
Delicious refreshments served (including gluten-free)!
2014 Women's Conference Theme, "Bee Mindful: Doing Good Daily"
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Plan ahead for our stake women's conference Saturday, January 25, 2014!
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