MONETT, Mo. — Saturday, April 20th, the Monett Stake Women’s Conference, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, was held in the Monett Stake Center and attended by 119 women from the areas of Cassville, Granby, Aurora, Stockton, Larmar, Pierce City, and Monett. Carol Echols, Aurora, First Counselor in the Monett Stake Relief Society, introduced the theme–“Simplify Your Life”—as reflected in putting Jesus Christ first in their lives.
Monett Stake Relief Society President, Molly Bryan, Monett, compared the solar eclipse to the women’s lives. “Even though the moon blocked the sun, the light still came through.” Quoting Elder Jeffery R. Holland of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, President Bryan continued, “It is not possible for you to sink lower than the infinite light of Christ’s Atonement shines.”
Monett Stake President, Paul Fields, Carthage, spoke of his respect for women and complimented them with many uplifting scriptural references.
Guest speaker, Elaine Sherwood, Granby, was introduced as a woman of mighty Christian service. In her presentation, Sister Sherwood reminded the women to “make time for Jesus each and every day.”
The women were also entertained by Savannah Schofield, Pierce City, playing the piano and singing “Peace Be Still,” and by Amanda Hull, Pierce City, singing, “His Eye is on the Sparrow.”
Three break-out classes followed the opening session. “Beautifully Simple, Simply Beautiful” was taught by Lindsey Rawlins, Granby. “Safely Navigating Social Media” was taught by Amy Hoyt-Dearing and Wendy Arioso, both of Monett. “Estate Planning for Today’s Family,” was taught by Charity Cunnyngham, Republic, and Mary Willmschen, Aurora, paralegals from Ozarks Legacy Law.
The 2024 Women’s Conference ended with a delicious lunch of three types of salads, cheesy potato & bowtie casserole, dinner rolls, and chocolate desserts.
