RELIEF SOCIETY NEWSLETTER MAY 2026
PRESIDENCY MESSAGE
In a recent conference address, Sister Emily Belle Freeman spoke about the excitement of preparing and planning for her daughter’s upcoming wedding one minute and receiving some terrible news the next minute. This instantly changed her whole day. She quickly went from having one of the best days to one of the worst days in a matter of minutes.
She went on to say, “this is mortality. A proving ground. A place designed for growth. I have learned that God allows mortality to do its work in us. -and that includes both best days and worst days.”
We have each experienced our own best and worst days. Some people seem to have more than their share of worst days and my heart aches for them. Often, we don’t truly know what kind of day a person may be having. They may appear happy and composed while quietly carrying something heavy, simply trying to make it through the day.
I feel so grateful to belong to the Relief Society with each of you amazing women. I am deeply appreciative of the women who have been there for me on my worst days and have rejoiced with me on my best days. Relief Society sisters are a source of good all throughout the world-and the world needs that goodness. It needs each of us going about ministering and showing love one to another. As we continue to support, serve, rejoice with, and mourn with each other, I hope every one of you feels loved, strengthened, and uplifted—no matter what kind of day you’re having.
Sister Freeman reminded us of something essential for those difficult days: focusing on our Savior. She taught, “Jesus Christ is our strength,” and “because of Him, no matter how hard things are right now, your best days are ahead.”
I wish you many joyful days—and the faith and trust in our Savior to carry you through the difficult ones.
With love- Kim McKenna
ANNOUNCEMENTS
May 3rd Ice Cream Social 6-7:30pm Corner of White Springs
And Quaking Aspen
RS Activity May 12th
May 13 High School Seniors Celebration
Friday May 15 Sealing Session 2:30pm Be there by 2pm
Baptisms
Saya Jepson 5/31/2026 4:30pm Relief Society roo,
FAMILY HISTORY
“We become connected to our ancestors through knowledge of their lives…..They are real people to whom we owe our existence in this world and whom we will meet again in the hereafter. We learn better who we are, where we come from, and are blessed with a clearer vision of where we are going.”
PRESIDENT DALLIN H. OAKS, ROOTSTECH, 2018
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!
May 1 Dionne Whitehead
Karen Roberson
May 2 Johnette McBride
May 5 Susan Schvaneveldt
Lexi Holt
May 8 Katja Klepacz
May 10 Marilyn Harwood
Debbie Arata
May 16 Brooklynn Boehmer
Michelle Funk
May 18 Carla Olsen
Jennifer Lovell
May 22 Emily Chandler
May 25 Judy Bedingfield
May 26 Lou Ann Butler
May 29 Ellie Ferrero
May 31 Brittan Parker