Sunday Fireside on KBYU

BYU Television and KBYU-TV to air Priesthood Commemoration Fireside

BYU Television and KBYU-TV, Channel 11, will air the special fireside, “Church Commemoration of the 30 th Anniversary of the Priesthood Revelation,” on June 11 at 6:00 p.m. and June 15 at 1:00 p.m., respectively.
The fireside took place on Sunday June 8, 2008, in the Tabernacle on Temple Square. It celebrated the 30 th anniversary of the 1978 revelation that extended the Priesthood to all worthy male members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
The 84-minute program features testimonies and special remarks from LDS Church leaders and members including Elder Sheldon F. Child of the First Quorum of the Seventy, President Fred A. Parker III of the Atlanta Georgia Stake, Catherine M. Stokes, and President Ahmad S. Corbitt of the Cherry Hill New Jersey Stake.
The program also features musical numbers from a multicultural choir and solo performances from tenor Alex Boyé, a member of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir.
Included in the fireside is a special video presentation, He Inviteth Us All, which commemorates the 1978 revelation and its impact on the church and its members worldwide. The following are the dates the fireside will air:

Idea For Fathe.r's Day

Trevlyn shared this last year on her blog but I wanted to put this forward again for any new readers. I think this would melt any daddy's heart. If you want more details click here.

This is the poem in the center of the kids footprints.

"Walk a little slower Daddy,"

said a child so small,

"I'm following in your footsteps

and I don't want to fall.

Sometimes your steps are very fast,

Sometimes they're hard to see;

So walk a little slower, Daddy,

For you are leading me.

Someday when I'm all grown up,

You're what I want to be;

Then I will have a little child

Who'll want to follow me.

And I would want to lead just right,

And know that I was true,

So walk a little slower, Daddy,

For I must follow you."

"He Inviteth Us All"

...and I invite you to watch this new Church video

I love this video. My heart is full and I get choked-up as I've watched it repeatedly. How do you feel about it? One of my favorite new quotes now is "Plenty good room in my Father's kindom...so choose your seat and sit down". I also like the term "Welcome Table". Let us all remember to not exclude but to draw all into our circle of love, caring and sisterhood. Happy day.

Dad's Day Prep

This is geared to young children/families or grammies can share too-ideas you still have time to create to make that dad feel really loved and important. Hope you enjoy.

These links will lead you to a fun Father's Day coupon book to print. http://homeschooling.about.com/library/dadcoupon1.pdf

http://homeschooling.about.com/library/dadcoupon2.pdf

http://homeschooling.about.com/library/dadcoupon4.pdf

http://homeschooling.about.com/library/dadcoupon3.pdf Blanks to fill in yourself

And this site has free, printable Father's day cards: http://www.allfathersdaycards.com/printable.html

Father's Day door hangers, cute idea: http://homeschooling.about.com/library/daddoor.pdf

Print a "Best Dad" Certificate: http://familyfun.go.com/printables/season/printable/fathers-day-certificate/

"Me-And-You" Book: http://familyfun.go.com/arts-and-crafts/season/feature/famf117gift/famf117gift5.html

"1856" The Musical

"1856" THE MUSICAL

In Relief Society last Sunday, Margareta told us that her daughter Maria along with son-in-law and all the grandchildren were in this play. It is touring Utah and then returning to Mesa. Margareta highly recommends it and I thought it worthy of passing along to you. You can go to this site to get information on dates, times, locations and tickets.

"1856" The Musical, the powerful telling of the Mormon handcart migration, returns to the Ikeda Theatre from June 27 - July 3. With an inspiring soundtrack, excellent vocalists, and lively dance, "1856" captures the hope and heartache of early pioneers who were willing to sacrifice everything for their beliefs. Since its premiere in 2005, well over 20,000 people in four states have enjoyed this re-creation of the handcart saga of 1856, which is one of most intriguing and important chapters of American history. Starring Joseph Paur, Jamie Kay Alston and a cast of 150, "1856" is an unforgettable and moving experience.

The Compliment Board

I hope you like this idea. I think it's awesome!!!

Christy Williams, “The Compliment Board,” Ensign, Dec. 1993, 63

A poster emblazoned with the bright words “I Saw Someone Do Something Great” hangs on our refrigerator. A pen swings beside it. And filling the poster in as many different handwritings as there are people in our family are notes describing family members’ good behavior: “Laura has a great smile.” “Derek wrote a funny story.” “Jeff said, ‘I don’t want to fight right now.’ ” “Natalie got an A on her algebra test.”
Some writers compliment others in the family, and some jot down a few of their own accomplishments lest they be overlooked!
On Sunday mornings after breakfast, we go over the list for the week, reading all of each person’s entries at once and following with enthusiastic applause. As we do so, the Spirit warms our household. Not only are we looking for and seeing the best in each other (so we have something to write down), but prized behaviors are repeated!
In one family home evening lesson, we used our new skills of sharing good things about each other. Each person picked another’s name out of a hat and, reflecting on that person’s qualities and accomplishments, wrote a letter of recommendation to a possible future employer.
We read each letter aloud, chuckling and enjoying each other’s comments. For a few seconds at the end, we all paused and looked around our circle. A tender spirit of love and acceptance enfolded our family. Everyone positively glowed!—Christy Williams, Bellevue, Washington

Grateful Sabbath

*For the privilege to speak in Sacrament meeting today, really. The research brings such enlightenment even if you can only share a small portion of it in the talk. I was especially grateful after it was over.
*That Steve is mending from this weeks surgery.
*For Kent C. mowing our lawn even though I wanted and planned on doing it. The mower wouldn't even start for Kent. He not only mowed it but hauled our mower to a repair shop.
*Kimberly M. being such an outstanding and last minute RS substitute teacher today and her great lesson #11.
* For Becca and Lizzie P. coming by with a plate of delicious treats. Yeah, she uses butter in her frosting.
*Having just a tad bit extra produce from my ungarden to share with kind people.
*For Bob Weaver's visit to check on Steve and make us feel cared about.
*That Kirby can now walk around the block and we both get out for much needed breaks.

Here are references Kimberly shared in her lesson with good talks to read:
Richard Edgely, "Joseph Smith the Prophet" at BYU Broadcasting and
"Administration of the Restored Church" by N. Eldon Tanner, Ensign, Sept., 1978.