Birklee Ann Burtenshaw

Tara Burtenshaw had her baby girl!  Tara shares that Birklee Ann joined our family on July 12. She is a healthy 8 lb. 11 oz, and so very beautiful! :) She was lucky enough to be delivered by her Daddy! (with the help of Dr. Crandall) What a great way for Ben to finish up his OBGYN rotation for PA school!   Congratulations to the Burtenshaws!

 

 

 

 

 

Bonus meeting update!

Here are some pictures from the most recent bonus meeting!  There is also some great information and tools on how to mark your scriptures from Vickie Engerer!

 

 

**Why should we read/study the scriptures?**

1. The Lord commands it (John 5:39) Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me.

2. Present Church leaders encourage & urge it

3. Principles in the scriptures help us solve some of our present problems

4. Truths in the scriptures help us make decisions form an eternal perspective.

5. Stories in the scriptures help us understand other people and learn from their mistakes so we can improve our own lives.

6. Knowledge of the scriptures is critical to obtaining a testimony of our Heavenly Father and of his Son, Jesus Christ, who is our Savior and Redeemer.

7. Scriptures contain principles, teaching, and ordinances of the gospel that must be learned and obeyed if we are to regain the presence of God.

**What are some methods we can use in marking our scriptures?**

1. Underlining (easy to use – doesn’t interfere with printed material)

2. Vertical Lining – doesn’t interfere with printed material, combines with other methods.

3. Shading – quickly draws attention to area

4. Bracketing [word]

5. Boxing or blocking

6. Verse Circling (circle # of verse)

7. Word circling (circle a word or words in a verse)

8. Stickers –highlight colors

9. Stickers – Pictures you can see through – bought in packages at book store or online – Scripture Mastery scriptures

10. Post it notes

11. Write in margins

**Suggested Topics for Marking Your Scriptures**

1. Red = Heavenly Father, Christ
2. Peach = Holy Ghost
3. Orange = Charity, Services
4. Light Yellow = Faith, Hope
5. Dark Yellow = Repentance
6. Gold = Creation, Fall
7. Pink = Righteousness of People
8. Light Green = Salvation, Eternal Life
9. Dark Green = Prophecies yet to be fulfilled
10. Light Blue = Prayer
11. Dark Blue = Wickedness of People/Evil Works
12. Purple = Prophecies already fulfilled
13. Brown = Baptism

**Footnotes:**

1. Blue (Heb) – Hebrew

2. Green (GR) – Greek

3. Yellow (IE) –Id est ‘that is (to say)’; clarification of ideas or phrases

4. Orange (OR) – Modern alternate definitions

5. Purple – Miscellaneous

6. Red (JST) – Joseph Smith Translation

Bonus Mtg!

Reminder that this Thursday July 15th is our bonus meeting!  We will be learning how to mark our scriptures.  See you there at 7 p.m.!

The Women In Our Lives

One Flaw in Women

Women have strengths that amaze men......
They bear hardships and they carry burdens,
but they hold happiness, love and joy.

They smile when they want to scream.
They sing when they want to cry.
They cry when they are happy
and laugh when they are nervous.

They fight for what they believe in..
They stand up to injustice.
They don't take "no" for an answer
when they believe there is a better solution.

They go without so their family can have.
They go to the doctor with a frightened friend.
They love unconditionally.

They cry when their children excel
and cheer when their friends get awards..
They are happy when they hear about
a birth or a wedding.

Their hearts break when a friend dies.
They grieve at the loss of a family member,
yet they are strong when they
think there is no strength left.

They know that a hug and a kiss
can heal a broken heart.
Women come in all shapes, sizes and colors.
They'll drive, fly, walk, run or e-mail you
to show how much they care about you.

The heart of a woman is what
makes the world keep turning.
They bring joy, hope and love.
They have compassion and ideas.
They give moral support to their
family and friends.
Women have vital things to say
and everything to give.

HOWEVER, IF THERE IS ONE FLAW IN WOMEN,
IT IS THAT THEY FORGET THEIR WORTH..

Check this out!

It’s never too late to start being prepared!

Self Defense Class!

Don’t FORGET!  The Relief Society Bonus Meeting is this Thursday June 17th at 7:00p.m.!!! 

There will be great techniques taught from our very own Renee Smith!  Bring a desert or appetizer to share.  Can’t wait to see all you sisters there!