Lakeview Lighthouse
JUNE 2010
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Bishopric message

During the past month I have read or listened to much of our April Conference. I love conference and how even though the Brethren have not been assigned topics. Their talks blend together and common themes manifest themselves. Two talks that impressed me because of their similarity and needed message were Elder Koichi Aoyagi’s "Helping Hands, Saving Hands" and President Uchtdorf’s "You Are My Hands".
Elder Aoyagi said "may we follow the counsel and example of the prophet and each day seek out those in need, that we might be the hands of the Lord in helping and saving His children..." and President Uchtdorf said "...every day, as we contemplate with reverence and awe how our Savior embraces us, comforts us, and heals us, let us commit to become His hands, that others through us may feel His loving embrace." Elder Aoyagi quoted President Monson in his talk as having said "My brothers and sisters, we are surrounded by those in need of our attention, our encouragement, our support, our comfort, our kindness—be they family members, friends, acquaintances, or strangers.
We are the Lord’s hands here upon the earth, with the mandate to serve and to lift His children. He is dependent upon each of us." As all three of these quotes suggest, our hands are to become the hands of the Lord in lifting, building, and blessing the lives of others. These talks stood out to me because at the same time I was reviewing them I had the opportunity to witness and be aware of individuals and families in the ward being the helping hands of the Savior for other members of the ward. Had the Bishop not been away, I would not have known of these multiple quiet acts of service. I was impressed as I often have been when I witness your love and concern for each other.
Elder Aoyagi said "I know many of you privately extend your loving and saving hands each day....I do not have time to tell you about all the good things I see Church members do. They follow the counsel of the prophet—not out of duty or responsibility but of their own free will, anonymously and joyfully." This was echoed by President Uchtdorf when he said "I am deeply impressed by the way our Church members extend themselves to others.
As we hear of your selfless sacrifice and overwhelming compassion, our hearts swell with gratitude and happiness. You are a shining light to the world, and you are known for your goodness and compassion all around the globe." With all the good that is being done there are still those who go unnoticed, those who feel alone, those in need of love and encouragement. Elder Uchtdorf suggested that we need to "...let our hearts and hands be stretched out in compassion toward others, for everyone is walking his or her own difficult path. As disciples of Jesus Christ, our Master, we are called to support and heal rather than condemn. We are commanded ‘to mourn with those that mourn’ and ‘comfort those that stand in need of comfort’."
Brothers and Sisters, I know that as we make time in our busy hectic world to follow this counsel we will be blessed. President Uchtdorf spoke of those blessings when he said "As we extend our hands and hearts toward others in Christ like love, something wonderful happens to us. Our own spirits become healed, more refined, and stronger. We become happier, more peaceful, and more receptive to the whisperings of the Holy Spirit."
May these blessings be ours as we become the helping saving hands of the Savior.
-Brother Matthew Wright

Relief Society News

Relief Society Activity
Potluck Picnic and Garden Walk
For Relief Society Sisters and Young Women
Thursday, June 10, 6:00 p.m.
Bring a potluck salad and meet at Posterity Park at 6:00 p.m. Rolls, drink and dessert will be provided. After dinner we will go on a garden walk to see the different ways our neighbors garden



2010 Cub Scout Summer Day Camps at Jeremiah Johnson (Hobble Creek Canyon)
Wolf & Bear Day Camp will be on June 30th
Webelo Day Camp will be on June 26th
*Return 'permission to go slip' to Memoree Durfee no later than April 29th...camp spots will be reserved according to slips returned.
*Pay $15.00 camp fee on donation slip marking cub scout summer day camp in "other" box.

Scout camp: June 26-July 3, Camp New Fork (Wyoming)
Varsity weeklong: Aug 3-7, Camp Wild (Idaho)
Venturer’s weeklong: Aug 3-7, Cedar City/St. George
Each young man needs to earn $52 and have that turned in several weeks before the campout! (Deacons need their money turned in by June 7.)

This year our ward has decided to incorporate supporting a local charity into
our ward activities. The Christmas Box Club ( a charity that helps abused
children that have been removed from their homes) is the charity we have
selected. We appreciate all those who were able to attend our Christmas Box
Club fireside to learn more about the organization and our goal for this year.
We would like every family to counsel together and decide what they can
contribute. The Young Men, Young Women and primary organizations will also
be involved in projects. We will also do some service activities at the ward camp
out in July. We have a list of the items that are needed (all items need to be
purchased new or newly made). Our goal is to collect throughout the year and
present it to the Christmas Box Club at our ward Christmas party! If you have
any questions, would like a list of items needed, or would like to drop off any
items your family would like to contribute please contact Devin Dye (801-362-
9966).