December RS Presidency Message

What a wonderful year it's been in the Brickyard Relief Society!  We hope our theme for 2013 "Who We Are" has given each of you a better understanding, as the Relief Society Declaration proclaims, that you are a daughter of God, and your life has meaning, purpose, and direction.

As a presidency, we prayerfully chose a series of goals for the year.  We hope that each of you who participated developed a deeper understanding of how Heavenly Father feels about you and your mission here on this earth. 

1st Quarter - "I Am a Friend"
January - "I am a friend, a good neighbor.  I am caring, compassionate, and loving."
Goal - Consistently pray for the sisters you visit teach.
February - "I can make a difference in the lives of those I visit."
Goal - Take the time to visit someone you care about
 including your family, friends or the sisters you visit teach.
March - "I am uplifting.  I can speak up and witness of God's love."
Goal - Share your testimony with a family member, friend,
neighbor or the sisters you visit teach.

2nd Quarter - "I Belong to An Eternal Family"
April - "I am a sister, daughter, mother, wife, aunt, niece, grandmother, granddaughter."
Goal - Read "The Proclamation to the World" and make a list 
of things you do/can do to strengthen families.  
Do something from your list each day.
May - "I am connected to my ancestors.  I am part of a family tree."
Goal - Learn a story about one of your ancestors.  
Record this account or share this story with other members of your family.
June - "I can link my family eternally by going to the temple."
Goal - Go to the temple on Ward or Stake Temple Day. 
 If you do not have a temple recommend, visit the temple grounds.

3rd Quarter - "I Am A Member Missionary"
July - "I belong to the largest women's organization in the world.  
A sisterhood of women who care, women who influence.  Women who lead."
Goal - Support a full-time missionary by writing them a letter/note and praying for them.
August - "I am a disciple of Christ"
Goal - Share church materials or a form of Mormon Media.
September - "I am a teacher"
Goal - Share your conversion story with others by creating a profile on mormon.org,
 writing it down or sharing it face to face.

4th Quarter - "I Am A Daughter of God"
October - "I know my divine potential and eternal value.  I understand God's plan for me."
Goal - Re-read your patriarchal blessing and journal your feelings about your divine role as a Daughter of God & Heavenly Father's plan for you.
November - "I know my Savior, Jesus Christ, and I follow Him."
Goal - Make a personal goal regarding something you were particularly
 inspired by in General Conference and live it this month.  
At the end of the month, reflect on your experience 
and how it has drawn you closer to your Savior.
December - "I know who I am."
Goal - Take time to reflect on "who you are" 
and make a commitment to be the best version of yourself.

Thank you for all the good you do!  We love you and pray for you.  
We hope you all have a wonderful safe and happy holiday season.