How to Strengthen Your Testimony

At the beginning of March, Brother Cordell Jeppsen (former CR Stake President) was invited to talk at the Ward Missionary Dinner. He shared several insights with us, to help us be prepared to share the gosepl with others but to also strengthen our own testimonies.

1. Read the whole Book of Mormon before summer.
2. Use the "Preach My Gospel" manual for your personal scripture study. (Don't have one? Contact a member of the RS Presidency.)
3. Create 13 - 5 minute talks using the 13 Articles of Faith. Once you've done that, give them to yourself in a mirror. We'll be prepared when someone asks a question - and for when we're asked to give a talk in church!

Sister in the Spotlight - Stacy Palmer

Name: Stacy Lyn Palmer

Family: Edward - husband, Oliver - age 7, Eden - age 6, Jaren - age 20 months

Birthday: September 26, 1978

Grew up: Cedar Falls, Iowa. Graduated from Cedar Falls High School in 1997.

Baptized: June 14, 1997. Cedar Falls Ward.

Hobbies: Scrapbooking, taking pictures, hanging out with friends and family, playing boardgames, dancing, laughing, organizing, family history, watching movies and messing around on the computer (ie: Blogging / Facebook).

*FAVORITES...

Flower: Lilacs

Color: Green

Food: Hawaiian Haystacks

Dessert: Strawberry Shortcake, Cheesecake

Beverage: Cherry Coke, Ice Water
Snack: Chocolate, Cheddar and Sour Cream Ruffles

Restaurant: Granny Annies, Panera... it's hard to choose!

Author: Jane Austen

Movie: Pride and Prejudice

Music: Country

Band: Nickel Creek
Song: "When You Come Back Down" - Nickel Creek

Wedding Song: "From This Moment On" - Shania Twain and Bryan White

Sport: Ice Hockey

Animal: Chimpanzee

Holiday: Halloween

Game: Cranium, Scattergories

Something she'd like to learn how to do: Take better pictures, learn how to read music and play the piano.

I had a great time at enrichment last night. Big Thanks to Krista, Jamie and the enrichment committee. Charity's cake was great. I know we got pics, they need to be on the blog!

MARCH 2009 Activities

01 (SUN) - BIRTHDAY PARTY for Dallas Harper. He will be 18 years old! Come celebrate at the Harper home, 1639 Michigan Dr. in Evansdale from 5 - 7 pm. His family requests that no gifts be brought... only cards. See you there!

03 (TUE) - ENRICHMENT NIGHT @ 6 pm, Cultural Hall. Relief Society Birthday Party Dinner. Child care is available. (Women's Choir meeting at 5:45 pm to run through "Hold Our Torches High")

07 (SAT) - "Improving Our Shining Moments" @ 5:30 pm, Cultural Hall. Join us in welcoming Cordell Jepson of Iowa City as our guest speaker. Main dish and nursery provided. Please bring a side dish OR a dessert to share.

14 (SAT) Stake Temple day - Waterloo's session is at noon. Talk to Brother Boeck.

16 thru 20 - SPRING BREAK Waterloo Schools.

20 (FRI) - NO FHE EXCHANGE in March due to Spring Break.

28 (SAT) - PRIMARY EASTER ACTIVITY, "Believing Bunnies" @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm. Please join us for this Easter Celebration! Lunch will be provided.

MARCH Relief Society Lessons

*MARCH*

01 - Presidency Lesson

08 - "Missionary Service: A Holy Calling, A Glorious Work", p. 327
15 - Combined EQ & RS

22 - "Living with Others in Peace and Harmony" p. 339
29 - *TFOT
"Come What May, and Love It" - Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin
"Christian Courage: The Price of Discipleship" - Elder Robert D. Hales
"Testimony as a Process" - Elder Carlos A. Godoy

(*From November 2008 General Conference issue of The Ensign)

Sister In The Spotlight - Meghan Gillespie

Name: Meghan Maureen Gillespie
Family: Garran - Husband, Cullan - 3 1/2 years old, Kael - 2 1/2 years old, Briea - born March 4, 2009

Birthday: November 18, 1980
Grew up: Fayetteville, NC, Graduated from South View High School.

Baptized: March 11, 2000 - Hope Mills 2nd Ward
Hobbies: Photography, scrapbooking, blogging, crocheting, organizing.

*FAVORITES...
Flower: Gerbera Daisy
Color: All colors, partial to orange
Food: Mexican
Beverage: Hot Chocolate

Snack: Peanut M&M's (Chocolate), Mandarin Oranges
Restaurant: La Chapala
Author: Nicholas Sparks
Movie: Jane Austen Movies
Music: Country

Song: "The Lucky One" - Ben Folds Five
Something she'd like to learn how to do: Take better pictures.