Dear Sisters,
As I sit at my computer and contemplate the message for this month, I am, more than ever, aware of the role that we play in the lives of our sisters. We can be there for each other in times of happiness, times of sadness, times of stress, times of joy.....in all times. This "being there" can come in the form of a phone call to see how thing are going. It can be a trip to the local Walgreens or Sav-A-Step to pick up some ginger ale for a sister who is ill. It can be in the form of a hug, a smile, or just a touch on the shoulder as you pass in the hall. We, as sisters, have been given the challenge and the blessing of giving service.

The text to the hymn As Sisters In Zion by Emily H. Woodmansee helps us see more clearly about the service we can give. I am including the text here and hope that you will take the time to really read and understand the role we play in the lives of our sisters, both in and out of the Church.

As sisters in Zion, we’ll all work together;
The blessings of God on our labors we’ll seek.
We’ll build up his kingdom with earnest endeavor;
We’ll comfort the weary and strengthen the weak.

The errand of angels is given to women;
And this is a gift that, as sisters, we claim:
To do whatsoever is gentle and human,
To cheer and to bless in humanity’s name.

How vast is our purpose, how broad is our mission,
If we but fulfill it in spirit and deed.
Oh, naught but the Spirit’s divinest tuition
Can give us the wisdom to truly succeed.

I am hopeful that we will all look for times to serve, to love, and to be angels to those around us. After all, isn't February the month for showing love?

Love to each of you,
Pat Romney