Happy Fall! I hope you have been able to enjoy the beautiful fall that we have had so far. It’s one of my favorite times of the year. It reminds me of the love our Heavenly Father has for us and the bounty which he shares with us.
Another great event which happens in the fall is Stake Conference. I heard so many great things at conference this year that lifted me up, inspired me, and encouraged me. In particular, I appreciate the goals which our Stake leaders have given us. It’s always good to have goals to motivate and help us to better ourselves. The New Albany Stake Goals for 2012 are first, to attend the Temple at least once a month and secondly, to invite someone into your home each month to meet with the missionaries or to join you for Family Home Evening. What worthy goals for all of us to strive to meet. I know that the blessings we will receive by meeting these goals will be amazing not only for us as individuals, but as families and as a Stake.President Lunt, our new Temple President, spoke to us about attending the Temple with an attitude of worship. He encouraged us to come to the Temple not just for the sake of attending, but for the purpose of worship. What a significant difference. President Hinckley promised that if every worthy member would go to the house of the Lord and renew his covenants in solemnity before God and witnesses, we would be a better people. “I make you a promise that if you will go to the house of the Lord, you will be blessed, life will be better for you. … Avail yourselves of the great opportunity to go to the Lord’s house and thereby partake of all of the marvelous blessings that are yours to be received there”
He also promised that:
· There would be little or no infidelity among us.
· Divorce would almost entirely disappear.
· So much of heartache and heartbreak would be avoided.
· There would be a greater measure of peace and love and happiness in our homes.
· There would be a greater measure of appreciation and of mutual respect among us.
As President Porter was discussing the Stake goals, I felt like the second point would be a great opportunity for our family. Family Home evening is so different now with three of our five children out of the house. Inviting someone to join us will be a great encouragement for us and I’m sure will be a lot of fun as well. We need to get out of our shells a bit.
Sisters, I am so honored and excited to be able to serve you in this new calling. I look forward to these next few years as we learn and grow together. I would encourage you to pray about the goals we have been given and see how they can be incorporated into your lives. I know you will be blessed for your efforts.
Love,
Christie KastelerStake Relief Society President
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