Relief Society

Lakewood Sisters,

Message from President Nichol Dowell

Dearest Lakewood sisters,

“Is anything too hard for the Lord? “( Genesis 18:14) I am so touched by the messy family life of Abraham. He married his half sister Sarah and doesn’t have a child until she is old. In fact, at the time of Isaac’s birth, Abraham is 100 years old. She laughs at the situation a bit.. I’m sure in utter amazement. The family story is messy and there is another wife (Hagar) and family involved, but the Lord shows up for each of them, very individually. If family life seems challenging, difficult, unusual with hard circumstances, differences of opinions, separation and even jealousy…the story of Sarah and Hagaar is for you! I testify that nothing is too hard for the Lord. If he can help a woman get pregnant who hasn’t bled in years, He can change the nature of our bodies, our minds and our hearts. He has the capacity to love each of us and our family members exactly where we are, even if those around us do not have the capacity.

Where is your wilderness? Where is your well? Are you aware of the times you feel lost and lonely? Have you found a place that fills your soul …in the temple, in the scriptures, in your prayers and family? Whatever is on your plate right now… it is not too hard for the Lord. He will be in the details and as you find gratitude in Him and look for His hand in the situation, He will reveal Himself to you and fill you up!

We love you, sisters! We pray for you and your families and your relationships. Come to the temple with me! If I haven't reached out to you, reach out to me. I would love to go with you! Let's seek peace together.

Sister Nichol Dowell

Announcements At A Glance

Weekly Join President Nichol Dowell in the temple. Updates for day and time are posted by Nichol in the Facebook group each week plus a few listed here below
Tuesdays weekly 10am-12pm Family history classes stake center Hosted by Ahwatukee Groves Ward.
Tuesdays weekly 7pm Scripture class in the Relief Society room with the missionaries
Thursdays weekly 7pm Resilience Classes focused on Personal Self Reliance in the primary room
Sundays weekly 6pm Frye building Jan25-Apr11 Stake Financial reliance class 12 weeks in RS room
Feb 28 6pm EQ/RS annual activity adult Friendship Dinner friendsgiving
March 1st Fast Sunday
March 22 11am Linger Longer
March 28 8am Easter breakfast: Join us for a free, warm Easter Breakfast for all, and a fun Easter Egg Hunt for kids 11 and younger. Bring your family, friends, and appetites as we gather to prepare for Holy Week and celebrate the Resurrection of our Savior, Jesus Christ.
March 28th at 3pm. Ward Temple Night There will be refreshments afterwards at the Rodger's home

Schedule your appointment now: www.churchofjesuschrist.org/temples/schedule/appointment

March 29th 5:30pm at Vista Canyon Park across the street from the church building. A Musical Interfaith Collaboration Children's Palm Processional. Come gather in faith and celebrate Christ as one community. Bring a blanket or chair to sit on.
March 31 5pm-7pm Craft Club with Lisa Taylor
April 1 6:30pm Easter Community Event "A Walk Through the Life of Jesus Christ" Come celebrate the life of our Savior by walking through presentations of Jesus' life. Begin with his birth and end with his resurrection. All are welcome! Please bring your family, friends, and neighbors to celebrate the meaning of the Easter Season. We look forward to sharing this meaningful experience with you! Free refreshments at the end.
April 8 6pm Crystal Apple Awards Ceremony
April 14th at 7:30 April’s Book Club: The Screwtape Letters, by C.S. Lewis (approx 4hr read) Hosted by Joan Koplin, Listen to the audiobook version on youtube here.
April 18 10am Mesa Temple endowment invitation (with foothills ward sisters)
April 25-26 Tempe West Stake conference
April 28 5pm-7pm Craft Club with Lisa Taylor
June 19 7/7:30pm Temple initiatory invitation with foothills (they are going 6:30/7:00 )