Relief  Society

Presidency Message

February is prominently recognized as the “month of Love,” with holidays ranging from Valentine's Day to Random Acts of Kindness day. While these are fun holidays to celebrate, it is also important to remember to follow the teachings found in John 13:34-35: “A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.”

Our love may not be as perfect as Christ’s love, but every day we get the opportunity to show the love and light that we receive from Christ. Even if it only feels like a glimmer, we can show this love that we have to those in our church, work, volunteer or social communities, and truly anyone we interact with throughout the day. Elder Gregorio E. Casillas of the Seventy said, “As disciples of Jesus Christ, Latter-day Saints can make a positive difference in the world. We can provide a sense of joy that is reflected in our countenance—a joy that we share with words of love and acts of kindness. Let us be good neighbors, good employers, good workers. Let us strive to be good Christians at all times.” 

Let us all do our best to be that positive difference in the world as disciples of Jesus Christ. Please take a moment this month to reflect on Christ’s example of kindness and love and choose how you want to spread His love. We, as sisters in the gospel, can accentuate and reinforce that February is the month of Love.

Love,

Becky Bentley, RS Secretary 

March

Sunday, March 1 Sunday School

Sunday, March 8 RS Lesson, "Blessed are the Peacemakers," by Elder Gary E. Stevenson and "Know Who You Really Are," by Elder Brik V. Eyre

Sunday, March 8 Worldwide Relief Society Broadcast, 6:30-8:30 pm at the Ox Road Building, combined with Fairfax Ward Relief Society

Friday, March 13 Ward Talent Show, 7 pm

Saturday, March 14 Stake Primary Service Project, 10:00-12:00, Ox Road Building

Sunday, March 15 Sunday School

Sunday, March 22 RS Lesson

Sunday, March 29 Fifth Sunday Combined Lesson

March 8 Relief Society Lesson Topics 

Stake Basketball

It's time for Annandale Stake Basketball! Let's get our teams together! Our stake league provides this fun and safe opportunity for physical fitness, skill development and camaraderie. If you'd like to play or can help out as a coach or referee, please reach out to a member of the Bishopric, the YW presidency, or the Ward Physical Activities Director, Chris Brassfield.

Stake Basketball Dates

Adult games are Friday nights.  Youth games are Saturday mornings.

Week 5 - March 6 & 7

Week 6 - March 13 & 14 (possible additional/make-up weekend)

Ongoing Activities

Stake Yoga Class - Wednesdays 9 am at the Stake Center (3900 Howard St., Annandale, VA)

Fairfax Ward Fitness Class (little ones welcome to play in the gym) - Tuesdays and Thursdays 10 am at the Ox Road building

Fairfax Ward Toddler Music Time - Fridays 10 am at the Ox Road building

Service Corner

Feeding the Missionaries

The Missionary Meal Calendar will be passed around on a clipboard during second hour meetings. Please make note of the date you have signed up.