February 2014 Relief Society Monthly Message

Dear Sisters,

Last night (Sunday evening, 2-23-2014) we gathered our children for family prayer and scripture study and asked them what they had going on this coming week. There were heavy sighs and long faces all around (myself included) as we anticipated getting up early to start seminary, school and thoughts of starting a Monday. One of my children mentioned that she has to “mentally gear up” for Monday. Isn’t life hard sometimes? I thought about what advice to give my children to make both the high hills we have to climb, as well as the routine, day-to-day, monotonous things easier. I believe the answer is prayer.

Prayer is a powerful tool that can change the energy of a soul instantaneously. As we speak to our Father In Heaven and feel his love and presence, we are immediately lifted to a higher plain. We can ask Him to help us get started or help us through difficult things. We can also reflect on the things we are grateful for. In D&C 46:32 it states, “And ye must give thanks unto God in the Spirit for whatsoever blessing ye are blessed with.”

We can also pray for guidance and direction (even in what we consider to be the “little” things). Elder Richard G. Scott spoke in the October 2009 General Conference and said the following:

Father in Heaven knew that you would face challenges and be required to make some decisions that would be beyond your own ability to decide correctly. In His plan of happiness, He included a provision for you to receive help with such challenges and decisions during your mortal life. That assistance will come to you through the Holy Ghost as spiritual guidance. It is a power, beyond your own capability, that a loving Heavenly Father wants you to use consistently for your peace and happiness.

What a blessing prayer is in our lives!

Have a wonderful week Sisters!! ….. “Don’t forget to pray.”


Sister Liz McCash
2nd Counselor RS Presidency
Bentonville 2nd Ward

Chapter 4: Strengthening and Preserving Family - Kelly 2/16/2014

Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph Fielding Smith

"It is the will of the Lord to strengthen and preserve the family unit."

1.The family is the most important organization in time or in eternity.

The Church exists to help the family.

2. The Lord instituted the family to endure eternally.

Have a close relationship with your kids and family members. They should feel comfortable coming to talk to you about anything. We were put in family units to help each other along the way. 

3. We strengthen and preserve our families as we spend time together, love each other, and live the gospel together.

It can be hard to host friends and family all the time, but if you allow your children to have their friends over to hang out, then your kids won't need to text and be on facebook as much. They would rather spend time with their friend who is over. Try to be more present this week. Put down the phone and have a real conversation.

Chapter 2: Our Savior, Jesus Christ - Ronny 2/9/2014

Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph Fielding Smith

1. Jesus Christ is the Only Begotten Son of God and the Savior of the world.

May I say, as plainly and as forcefully as I can, that we believe in Christ. We accept him without reservation as the Son of God and the Savior of the world.

2.We become the sons and daughters of Jesus Christ through His Atonement and through our covenants of obedience to Him.

Our Heavenly Father trusted Christ to create this world. We are spiritually born of him through our covenants. Children learn how to live through their parents examples. Christ set the perfect example for us.

Christ is the Son of God by spirit and birth. But he is our father because he offers life through the atonement. He has given us eternal life. We also take upon his name, which defines our relationship to him. That's where some think that Christ, God, and the Holy Ghost are all one being. They are one in purpose, but separate beings. 

3. The Savior has revealed Himself in this dispensation, and each of us can have an abiding testimony of Him.

How can we reveal to others that we believe in Christ?

-Picture on the wall

-Say the full name of the Church

-Wear a CTR ring or Young Womens Medallion 

4. We all should pattern our lives after the life of Jesus Christ. 

3 Nephi 27:27 "What manner of men ought ye to be? Verily I say unto you, even as I am." 

1) Be baptized and believe as Christ did

2) Worship the Father as He did

3) Do the will of the Father as He did

4) Seek to do good as He did

5) Ask yourself, what would Jesus do?

Adult Stake Dance Feb-21st

High Counselor Darrell Gibby has asked that I let you know about the upcoming 

2nd Annual Stake Adult Dance to be held Friday, 

February 21st, from 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm at the Stake Center. 

The DJ for the dance will be Brother Quinten Sperry from the Sugar Creek Ward who does an absolutely outstanding job. Last year a great time was had by all.

This dance will be for adults 18 and up. Please come dressed in what you would have worn to dances in your era.

One last request! Brother Gibby needs our help with refreshments. Could the following RS Presidents (Bella Vista, Bentonville 1st, Bentonville 2nd, Bentonville 3rd, Centerton, Central Park, Little Flock, Pea Ridge, Rogers 1st, Rogers YSA, and Sugar Creek) reach out to the sisters in your ward to sign up to bring the following to the dance along with their receipts which should be given to Brother Gibby for reimbursement. Please have the sisters involved write their names and addresses on their receipts. Please remind the sisters of their assignment the day before the dance so they don't forget.

Each of the wards above is assigned to bring:

2 bags of chips
4 dozen cookies
1 veggie tray
1 pint of dip or salsa

Brother Gibby truly appreciates your help. Come and have a fun night!

Please call me if you have any questions.

Love,
Jean Fields
Rogers Stake Relief Society President
Home: 479-254-6765
Cell: 479-899-8855