Relief Society

Lakewood Sisters,

Message from President Nichol Dowell

Sisters,

What distractions can you remove from your life to help you and your family have greater access to the spirit?

Since becoming an empty nester, and especially in weeks where I’m not traveling to help my kids, I find that my phone is not a blessing… or at least the way I use it. Doomscrolling has led me back to the principles of Addiction Recovery. I’m looking to replace selfish scrolling time with service to others, reading and refining talents, and spending quiet time in the temple. Wow, do I feel differently about myself and others when I am successful at serving.

When we choose to surrender to God and align our will with His, our days are full of small moments in which He invites us to pause in our old, reactive responses and instead rely on His power to help, lift, and love. Sister Rebecca L. Craven taught: “Do not become discouraged. Change is a lifelong process. … In our struggles to change, the Lord is patient with us” (“⁠Keep the Change⁠,” Ensign or Liahona⁠, Nov. 2020, 59).

Coming soon, we will be offering the Emotional Resilience class. I highly encourage you to attend and even bring a friend. Class dates and times will be announced soon!

“Faith in Jesus Christ propels us to do things we otherwise would not do. Faith that motivates us to action gives us more access to His power. We also increase the Savior’s power in our lives when we make sacred covenants and keep those covenants with precision. Our covenants bind us to Him and give us godly power” (Russell M. Nelson, “⁠Drawing the Power of Jesus Christ into Our Lives⁠,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2017, 41).

The gospel of Jesus Christ gives us tools to be happy. I’m so grateful for that!

Sister Nichol Dowell

Announcements At A Glance

Every Tuesday Scripture class every Tuesday at 7pm in the Relief Society room

Weekly Join President Nichol Dowell in the temple. Updates for day and time are posted by Nichol in the Facebook group each week.

Aug 22-23 Ward Campout at Lomia
Aug 28 7pm RS Activity. Clean-Create & Karaoke Unleashed
September 6th, 8:00 AM – 1:00 Blood Drive, Tempe West Stake Center 1050 W. Grove Parkway, Tempe, AZ

Service Opportunities

Please sign up to feed our hungry missionaries here:
Missionary Meals Signup

Reminders

Lakewood ward history YOUTUBE link

Check out the slideshow from this year of our ward members lovingly put together by our Ward Historian, Rebecca Case.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9ZCqIpwGXQ

Weekly Temple Sessions

President Nichol Dowell would love to invite you to join her in the temple. She goes every week and any sister is welcome to join her. She will post her days and times in the Facebook group and try different timing slots to see what works for her and others.

Lakewood Ward Relief Society Facebook Page

Do you need a little help with something? We would love to have you share it on our Facebook Page. Here is the link to the Lakewood Ward Relief Society Facebook Page.

https://fb.me/g/enBYTQYLY/yiqW80jq

Lakewood Ward Mission Plan 2025

2025 LAKEWOOD WARD

MONTHLY MISSIONARY CHALLENGE

August: Genealogy

Missionary Idea: Think Family Tree!!

The Ward Council would like to challenge your family to:

Share your personal Family Tree, Fan Chart, My family Book, or Familysearch.org with a non-member or less active friend, family member, or acquaintance. Explain why Family History work is important and valuable to you.

https://familysearch.org/

Find images to share here.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/media/images?lang=eng