Perfect - Kimberly James' Lesson in RS

Next time you are stressed, take a step back , inhale and laugh. Remember who you are and why you are here. You’re never given anything in this world that you can’t handle. Be strong, be flexible, love yourself and love others. Always remember , just keep moving.
You are perfect exactly as you are; there is no need to change anything except the thoughts that you aren’t good enough.
Perfect – The Guide to the scriptures
Complete, whole, and fully developed; totally righteous.
Perfect can also mean without sin or evil. Only Christ was totally perfect. True followers of Christ may become perfect through his grace and atonement.
To improve is to change; to be perfect is to change often.
Winston Churchill
Let your heart be perfect with the Lord.
1 Kings 8:61
Perfect love casteth out our fear.
1 John 4:18
But let patience have her Perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.
James 1:4
Perfection is not attainable but if we Chase perfection, we can catch excellence. - Vince Lombardi
Don’t wait for the perfect moment, take the moment and make it perfect.
Quit waiting for everything to be perfect. You have everything you need right now.
Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercy, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, long suffering; Forbearing one another, if any may have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.
And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness
Colossians 3:12-14
Arthur Ashe said: Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.
I may not be perfect but parts of me are pretty awesome.
I’m practically perfect, in every way" - Mary Poppins
True love does not come by finding the perfect person, but by learning to see an imperfect person perfectly.
Be ye therefore Perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect. - Matthew 5:4

Announcements

Choir - Next Sunday, March 24, all of the Relief Society sisters and Young Women are invited to sing Hymn 309, "As Sisters in Zion" during Sacrament Meeting.  When it is time to sing, simply bring your hymn book and sit up front on the "piano" side if you are soprano and sit on the "organ" side if you are alto.

"Perfect" Quotes from Sunday's RS Lesson - I have attached some quotes that were provided by Sister James in her lesson yesterday, "Becoming Perfect before the Lord: 'A Little Better Day by Day' ", Chapter 6 of Teachings of Presidents of the Church - Lorenzo Snow.  The lesson was very uplifting and the quotes Sister James shared with us were particularly so.  We wanted to share them with you and later they will be posted on the blog site as well.  "Do not expect to become perfect at once.  If you do, you will be disappointed.  Be better today than you were yesterday, and be better tomorrow than you are today." - Lorenzo Snow

Positive Thinking - Sisters, the Relief Society presidency would love for you to visit the Sunrise Ward blogspot, Charity Never Faileth, and post comments on how you are doing with your clickers and positive thoughts!  Share your experiences and lift each others spirits!

Welcome back, Sister Butcherite.  We love you!

Presidency Message

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

Sunrise Ward Relief Society

"Charity Never Faileth"

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Presidency Message} Dear Sisters –
I very much enjoyed the February visiting teaching message – Guardians of the Hearth. It gave me so much comfort knowing the important mission that we have as sisters in Zion. I especially like the words that President Hinckley used about being a nurturer, "no other work reaches so close to divinity as does the nurturing of the sons and daughters of God." Recently, David and I received a letter from our daughter Jenny’s future mission president. He expressed his appreciation to us "
for preparing her in such a way that she is ready and worthy to serve the Lord and help build the Kingdom in the Tucson, Arizona vineyard." One of the most valuable gifts as a parent is seeing your children grow in the gospel of Jesus Christ! He went on to say while Jenny, "serves as a faithful and honorable missionary that it will be a great blessing not only to her but to our entire family." Keep your head up and press forward sisters!
Love,
Tina Butcherite

(253)282-4387

Announcements

Hello, Sisters!  Here are the announcements for this Sunday, February 17.  Have a great night!

Relief Society “Girls Night In”:

The Relief Society will be hosting a “Girls Night In” activity this Thursday, February 21, 7:00 pm, at Farrah Hudson's home.  Farrah’s address is 17312 135^th Ave. Ct. E. in Southwood.  Put your party hats on, bring a yummy snack to share, and have a great time fellowshipping with the sisters in the Sunrise Ward Relief Society!

Sunrise Ward Relief Society Blog:

Just a reminder, please go to SunriseWardReliefSociety.Blogspot.com and register your email address (on the top right hand side of the blog) so that you can receive regular updates to the blog.  The Relief Society blog includes all announcements about Relief Society lessons, Ward and Relief Society activities, and much more!  Please contact Marsha Hunter at marsha.hunter@yahoo.com if you have any questions or have anything you would like to add to the blog.

Stake Women's Conference:

Stake Women’s Conference is upcoming on Saturday, March 9.  Please go to the Stake Women's Conference blog (grahamstakewc.blogspot.com) to fill out their quick survey based on your class interests.  The survey is anonymous and will help the Stake determine room assignments.  Just a reminder that there is no registration required for Stake Women's Conference.

RS Classifieds:

The Relief Society for the Sunrise Ward has started a RS Classifieds.  If you have items you would like to give away, or you are looking for items, or perhaps you need help with something, please email Marsha Hunter at marsha.hunter@yahoo.com so she can post an ad on the blog for you.  All ads will be posted on Friday.  If your request is time-sensitive (you need it posted ASAP), please contact Esther Bay at estherandterry@comcast.net.  We will not be posting any advertisements for businesses.

Side Bar

Sisters don't forget to look at the side bars of the blog for updated events and new items like the "classified section" for anything your getting rid of, feel free to email me at Marsha.hunter@yahoo.com.

Cannery

Please contact Monica Bernfeld if you are still interested in the upcoming Stake Cannery date on Saturday, February 16th.  It is from 9 am to Noon.  Monica's cell phone number is 253-640-0957 and her email is monicabernfeld@gmail.com.  She has until this Friday to turn in the order forms.  If you are unable to go to the cannery on February 16 to pick up your order, you will need to send someone with a check to pick up the order for you.  Please mark on your calendars the Stake Cannery dates for the rest of this year so you can plan ahead!  They will be April 27th, June 15th, August 24th, and October 19th. 

Charlie's Dinosaur

 This year's service project is closer to home. Charlie and Branden's grandparents are members of the Firgrove Ward in our stake. We would like to support this project in memory of Bro. and Sis. Cox's grandchildren.

A little about Charlie's Dinosaur Project

Two Pierce County deputies, the same ones that officially informed Chuck and Judy Cox that their grandchildren had died in the fire set by Josh Powell last year, had an idea when they found a picture of a dinosaur drawn by Charlie. They wanted to use the picture as a logo for a non-profit foundation to help foster children who they come into contact with through their work.



The plan is to provide backpacks to transport foster children’s personal possessions when they have to be moved from one foster home to another, and to provide them with their own brand new, not hand-me down, personal items to keep. With the Cox's permission they began the Charlie’s Dinosaur Project. Read more about the project.

Doing our part

Below is a list of suggested items to donate. Items must be brand new and have tags on them. We will be collecting everything at the conference; so please remember to bring them with you. A representative from CDP will be there to acknowledge the donations.

Each ward is also asked to donate at least one (1) carry-on size suitcase with wheels and one (1) back pack. Wards can decide to fill those with items for a particular size and gender or have Sisters donate random items from the below list. All items should be small enough to fit into the suitcase or back pack.  
 

Suggested Items

Kids Clothing, ages 3 to 16
Under garments to include socks (Boys and Girls)
Pajama's (Long Pants and Tops) practical, not fancy.
Sweat Suits (Boys and Girls)
Heavy and Light coats (Girls and Boys)
Hats/Caps/Gloves (Girls and Boys)
School Back Packs (Girls and Boys)
Airline carryon Bags with wheels (small)
Hair brush and comb
Tooth Brush and Tooth Paste
Deodorant (Boys and Girls)
Shampoo and Conditioner
Compact Mirror
Make Up Kit (Girls)
Curling iron, Flat iron and Blow dryers
Small radio alarm clocks
Pens and Pencils
Address Book
Journal
School Supplies (all types)
Colored Pencils, Crayons, Coloring Books
Drawing Pads
Craft kits, puzzles, travel games
Children's Books, Young Adult and Teen

A quick note from Charlie's Dinosaur Project

Dear Donor, your gift will be delivered by the Pierce County's Sheriff's Department to Foster Care Children. Your kind generosity will make a meaningful and measurable difference and will be greatly appreciated. Above are suggested items needed to fill back packs for school and small suitcases to accompany the children into their new environment. It is so important that these children have the clothes and materials necessary to maintain their dignity. Thank you.