More than five and a half million Mormon women in over 170 countries will be invited to attend or watch via satellite the annual worldwide Relief Society general meeting of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Saturday, 29 September.

This year marks the 165th anniversary of the Relief Society — an organization designed specifically for the women of the Church.

The small founding group in Nauvoo, Illinois, in the mid-1800s comprised women from different backgrounds and circumstances — three of them were in their late teens, some were raising families and others were single. Church President Joseph Smith made the Relief Society an official part of the Church organization. FULL STORY

In the past several months we have all become concerned about the severe lack of rain in our area. Thankfully, to this point, conditions have not become intolerable, but we recognize from this that we are so dependent upon the blessings of heaven to provide for our needs and the continued prosperity and that this wonderful land has so abundantly given us. We wish to always give thanks and praise to the God of us all for what we have and to this end we are inviting the community to join with us in a special day of prayer and thanksgiving on September 30, 2007. We note that many faith communities and individuals have already been petitioning heaven to temper the elements for our needs and that they will continue to do so. We want to join together these expressions of faith and concern and to unify our desires and recognize that God loves all of his children and is mindful of every prayer.

Many may wish to pray and worship on that day in their own faith communities and groups, but if you would be willing to join with us in a united expression of our love of God and concern for our land we invite you to meet with us for a prayer meeting at the Cardston Alberta Stake Center (338 5th Ave. E, Cardston) at 7:00 p.m. on September 30, 2007.

Sincerely

Cardston Alberta Stake Presidency
Tom Matkin
Dave Prete
Craig Smith

Cardston Alberta West Stake Presidency
Ken Sommerfeldt
Kim Taylor
John Bridge

JOHN JAMES (JIM) GLEN - It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Jim Glen on September 23rd, 2007 at the age of 76 years in Cardston, Alberta after a brief battle with cancer.

Jim will be lovingly remembered by his family; Carol, his wife of 44 years, children; Glen and Dora Miller, Jason and Diane Miller, Sheri (Miller) and Allan Quinton, Colleen (Miller) and Pertti Harkonen, Shelly (Glen) Rydalch and his honorary children Glenn and Kim Tobin, along with 18 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.

Jim was a resident of Terrace B.C. for 60 years. He worked in the logging industry and with B.C. Parks. Jim and Carol operated Kleanza Creek Provincial Park for 15 years. Jim’s love for the outdoors included hunting, fishing, gardening and hiking. He was skilled in woodcrafts and was an active member of the Skeena Square Dance Club.

His love and dedication to his family brought him and his wife to Cardston, Alberta in 2005. He was a faithful and devout member of the LDS Church. This is where he found great joy serving in the Temple.

The Funeral Service will be held in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, South Hill Chapel, Cardston on Friday, September 28th, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. with Bishop Ron Johnson Officiating. Friends may meet the family at the Church from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. prior to the Service. Interment in the Mountain View Memorial Gardens, Calgary, Alberta on September 29th, 2007 at 2:00 p.m.

E-mail your condolences to: legacyfh@telus.net.

SALT LAKE CITY 24 September 2007 Five weeks after an 8.0 earthquake devastated Pisco, Peru, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints continues to work with other organizations to send more relief supplies to the affected area.

Through a coordinated effort between the Church, Gossner Foods, DHL International and ASTAR Air Cargo, 40,000 pounds of hygiene kits, blankets, school kits and ultra-high temperature milk — a milk that has been specially processed and packaged so that no refrigeration is required until it is opened — will be delivered to Pisco. FULL STORY