An Historic Event

Dear Sisters,

Last night I had the opportunity to attend the first Semi-Annual Women's Conference held at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City.  It was a tremendously Spiritual experience that helped to uplift and inspire all in attendance.  I was particularly moved when all around me young girls ages 8-11 stood and sang the first verse of "Teach Me To Walk In the Light":

Teach me to walk in the light of His love,
Teach me to pray to my Father above,
Teach me to know of the things that are right,
Teach me, teach me to walk in the light.

To which the Young Women and Relief Society sisters replied:

Come, little child and together we'll learn
Of His commandments that we may return
Home to His presence to live in His sight
Always, always to walk in the Light.

Never before has that song meant more to me than it did last night, as I was brought face to face with my responsibilities as a Covenant Daughter of God.  We have the wonderful privilege of being tasked with the righteous rearing of all of our Father's children, young and old!  As we serve those around us, we are helping them to walk in the Light with us!  As we use the Atonement we are walking in the Light!  As we faithfully fulfill our callings, we are walking in the Light!  I don't know of a better place to be than surrounded by my family and sisters in Heavenly Father's Light.  May you always find yourself basking in the Light of His love is my prayer, in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.

Love,
Sister Cook

Sister DeLeeuw
Sister Manzione
Sister Mauchley

You Are So Loved

Dear Sisters,

I am so grateful to be sharing a message with you!  As we have prepared to bring you our annual Stake Women's Conference we have pondered, prayed, fasted, and hoped.  This Conference is months in the making.  At times it has been frustrating and time consuming, but tonight as I prepare some special items for the conference all I keep thinking is how much you are loved!  The women in our Stake are precious daughters of a Heavenly King!  Beautiful--inside and out.  Strong, courageous, inspiring, and stalwart.  We love you so very much and it amazes me to think of the love I have for each of the sisters in our stake even though I may not know them personally.  I know you feel this, too.  As you keep watch over the sisters in your flock, rest assured that the Lord is watching as well.  He loves you and those you care for...so much more than you can comprehend!

Sincerely,
Eileen DeLeeuw
Denise Manzione
Shelly Mauchley
Christie Cook