Sister Frances Beverly Johnson Monson

Sister Frances Beverly Johnson Monson —She was an elect daughter of God, a choice spirit, the devoted wife of President Thomas S. Monson.

Sister Frances Beverly Johnson Monson, wife and companion of President Thomas S. Monson, passed away on May 17th. She was honored in a funeral service May 23 as a remarkable woman who dedicated her life to serving the Lord.

Said President Henry B. Eyring, First Counselor in the First Presidency, “The highest tribute to those who have passed through the veil is not grief but gratitude.  Her talents were many, her love abundant, her character above reproach, and her faith unshakable. President Monson has said of her, ‘There was no chink in her armor; there was no guile in her soul; there was no flaw in her character.’ She was an elect daughter of God, a choice spirit, the devoted wife of President Thomas S. Monson—64 years they have been sweethearts.”

President and Sister Frances Monson, and daughter Ann Dibb

"Sister Monson’s family is grateful for her legacy—a legacy of humility, service, faithfulness, and love", said Ann Monson Dibb daughter of President and Sister Monson.  “It is our hope and prayer that we may live so that someday we too will be welcomed home, our journey completed, encircled into our Lord and Savior’s rest,” she said.

Sister Dibb said her mother was deeply motivated to perform good works because of her deep and abiding love for others. Recounted Dibb, “After my parents married, my mother’s greatest hope was to have children. Tom, Clark, and I are blessed to be their children, my mother’s treasures. Each of us grew up knowing we were deeply loved, and we have many cherished memories.”

Sister Monson deeply loved the gospel of Jesus Christ. “We never doubted her testimony because she lived the gospel in every thought and deed,” Sister Dibb said. “She cheerfully and willingly made many sacrifices in her life because of her faith in and love of the gospel.”

Sister Monson showed her love by being loyal, true, and absolutely devoted to her eternal companion—President Thomas S. Monson. “She enabled my father’s fulfillment of his multiple callings through the years with never a complaint,” Dibb said.

The life of Sister Frances Johnson Monson was grounded in faith, dignity, hard work, and gratitude, President Henry B. Eyring said as he spoke at the conclusion of the funeral.

The service, held in the Tabernacle on Temple Square, was attended by members of the Quorum of the Twelve, other General Authorities, and general auxiliary leaders.

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Click the following link for this article's original content: LDS.org: Funeral Service Honors Frances J. Monson’s Legacy of Service.

Click the following link for the obituary of Sister Frances Beverly Johnson Monson in Deseret News 

Thought for the Day

Here's a great explanation.....

A daughter is telling her mother how everything is going wrong. She's failing algebra, her boyfriend broke up with her, and her best friend is moving away. Meanwhile her mother is baking a cake and asks her daughter if she would like a snack and the daughter says, "Absolutely mom,  I love your cake."

"Here, have some cooking oil," her mother offers.
"Yuck" says her daughter.
"How about a couple raw eggs?"
"Gross, Mom!"
"Would you like some flour then?  Or maybe baking soda?"
"Mom, those are all yucky!", to which the mother replies:

"Yes, all those things seem bad all by themselves. But when they are put together in the right way, they make a wonderfully delicious cake!"

God works the same way. Many times we wonder why He would let us go through such bad and difficult times. But God knows that when he puts these things all in His order, they always work for good. We just have to trust Him, and eventually they will all make something wonderful!

God is crazy about you. He sends you flowers every spring and a sunrise every morning. Whenever you want to talk, He will listen. He can live anywhere in the universe and he chose your heart.

Relief Society Announcements

RELIEF SOCIETY TEMPLE DAYS

Sister Beth Moxley has heard from a number of our sisters that they would like to attend the temple more often.  So let's do it together! Beth would like to plan one day a month to go up to the Temple and anyone who feels they would like to join her is welcome.  It's a zero pressure activity.  If you have the desire and availability, she would love to have you join her. If not this month, then perhaps another month will work out for you!  Beth is going this Friday, May 3rd, for the 11:30AM endowment session. She will leave Colfax at  9:45AM and can take up to five passengers. Call Beth at 509-397-0297 if you would like to join her!

ASSISTANCE WITH KIMBERLY HEINER RECEPTION

Brother and Sister Heiner need many helping hands to assist with setting-up and serving at Kimberly Heiner's "Open House at the Courtyard", in celebration of her recent wedding. If you can come early and help with set-up and serving on Saturday, May 11th, please contact Sister Aleta Heiner at 509-397-9166. The reception is Saturday, May 11th from 7:30PM-9:00PM at The Courtyard, 300 S. Main St. in Colfax.

RELIEF SOCIETY EVENING MEETING

Enrichment!

The RS Evening Meeting is coming up, Tuesday May 14th at 6:30 PM. Activities to include Dinner; special presentation by Sister Patti Cammack; hands-on project to make your own "Stress Kit";  and a game or two for extra fun.

MISSIONARY MEALS - LETS GET 'EM FED!

There has been a decline of dinner offerings for the Missionaries in recent months and those boys are getting hungry!  Please know that  you can deliver meals directly to their apartment, in the event you are unable to accommodate them in your home! To deliver dinners to their apartment, give Elder Church and Elder Folu a call at 509-553-9579. Their address: Bud Ackerman Apartments, 201 W Fairview, Apt. 4 in Colfax. 

VOLUNTEERS FOR TEMPLE LANDSCAPING PROJECT

The Spokane Temple is seeking volunteers for a grounds landscaping project, on May 13th and 15th from 10AM-12Noon. Just show up in work clothing appropriate for the weather and be prepared to get a little grubby. Tools and equipment provided.

Springtime 2013 Food Bank Needs

We want to thank you for your ongoing attention to the needs of our local food pantry. Please consider picking up a few of these items next time you are at the grocery store.

Food Bank Needs

children's cereal

baby food

baby wipes

bisquick

pancake mixes

syrup

shelf stable pudding

canned fruit

canned chicken/meats

children's snacks

instant soup packets

canned tomatoes

canned corn

can openers

taco seasoning packets

chili seasoning packets

canned kidney beans

plastic spoons

Simply bring your donation to the church foyer and deposit in the donation bins. Your items will be delivered to the Food Pantry by Patti Wilkinson within a week's time.

The Palouse Community Preparedness Fair

Are you Prepared?

Announcing The Palouse Community Preparedness Fair

Come join your community members this Saturday as we learn about Water and Food Storage, Food Productions, Car Seat Info, Radios, Medical Providers, Home and Personal Safety, and Emergency Preparedness.

Bring your children to meet Smokey Bear and view a Fire Engine and Life Flight Helicopter. Also, a donation of canned food for the local food banks would be appreciated.

Time, Date & Location

• SATURDAY, March 23, 2013
• 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
• At The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
• 2600 W "A" Street, Moscow, ID
• (Behind Staples off the Pullman Moscow Highway)

Go to this excellent website for more details:
www.palousepreparedness.com

The following organizations are assisting with the Preparedness Fair:

Moscow Fire Department  *  Moscow Police Department  *  Latah County Sheriff’s Office  *  Life Flight  *  North Central Idaho Fire Prevention Co-op  *  Latah County Disaster Services  *  University of Idaho Extension  *  Idaho Public Health  *  Whitman County Department of Emergency Management  *  WSU Disaster Response Club  *  Palouse Hills Amateur Radio Club (amateur radio operators)  *  American Red Cross  *  Disability Action Center  *  Moscow Food Co-op  *  Palouse Beekeepers Assoc.  *  Moscow Garden Club  *  Idaho Food Bank  *  Humane Society of the Palouse  *  National Weather Service  *  Inland Northwest Broadcasting  *  The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (sponsor)

Birthday Party Pictures

The Relief Society 171st Birthday Party was a real success and a great time for everyone. It was a Mad Hatter Party and sisters showed their spirit with lots of wild and whacky hats. The table decorations were fun and festive; dinner was delicious and the cake/cupcakes were works of art! We played a fun getting-to-know-you game, sort of like speed dating where we had to share "something cool about yourself". We also had a race to see which team could paint sisters' fingernails the fastest.

Many, many thanks to the "Enrichment Team", Nancy Anderson, Beth Moxley, Tia Langston, Shaena Nelson and Jenny Meyer for a job well done! 

  

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Relief Society Birthday Party - This Tuesday

Nancy Anderson as the Mad Hatter

Wear a Crazy Hat!!

Joins us Tuesday evening, March 12th, at 6:30 for the Mad Hatter's Tea Party in celebration of  Relief Society's 171st birthday.

Come at 6:30 PM for dinner and birthday cake, and wear a crazy hat!

Brief Background on Relief Society

Relief Society was founded on March 17th, 1842 in Nauvoo, Illinois and has approximately 6 million members in over 170 countries and territories. The Relief Society is often referred to by the church and others as "one of the oldest and largest women's organizations in the world."

The motto of the Relief Society, taken from 1 Corinthians 13:8, is "Charity never faileth". The official purpose of Relief Society is to "prepare women for the blessings of eternal life by helping them increase their faith and personal righteousness, strengthen families and homes, and help those in need. Relief Society accomplishes these purposes through Sunday gospel instruction, other Relief Society meetings, visiting teaching, and welfare and compassionate service."