Christmas Volunteer Project

We will be collecting various items to include in baskets for victims of domestic abuse and their families this Christmas. Please bring donations to the church by Saturday, December 12, 2009, or come by that evening to help put together the baskets and deliver them. For a list of the specific needs to be met or for more information please contact Sister Gloria Brown. Thank you.

Ward Christmas Party

Friday, December 11, 2009, at 6:00 PM is the 3rd Ward Christmas Party. There will be wonderful food provided by our sisters as well as entertainment. To help in the preparation of food for this event, please contact Sister Charlene Brookey for an assignment.

Stake Fast for Economic Recovery

Sunday, December 6, 2009, our Stake has been asked to fast for an economic recovery. We appreciate your fasting and prayers. Thank you.

Baby Open House

Please come welcome Angel Stuhlberg's new baby Emily Alise. Tuesday, December 1, 2009, from 4:00 PM to 5:20 PM at the home of Sally Clark (see Membership Directory for address).

Stop in for refreshments and a few minutes with Angel and Emily Alise! For more information, please contact Nicole Maher.

Welcome Our Newest Sister!

Sister Cassens was baptized on Thursday, November 12th. We are excited to welcome her to our ward family and into the Relief Society. Please make sure you welcome her and her family.

Stake Conference

Saturday, November 21, 2009 at 4:00 PM for the Stake Priesthood Meeting.

Saturday, November 21, 2009 at 7:00 PM for the Stake Adult Meeting.

Sunday, November 22, 2009 at 10:00 AM for our Stake Conference General Meeting. Please come, we will have two general authorities attending!

Gospel Study Group

The new gospel study group is starting up again. We will be studying the Book of Mormon by topic this year.

Thursday, November 5, 2009 at 6:30 PM. The topic for this lesson will be "Christ." He had a spirit before His birth, prophecies of His birth, and visions of Christ prior to His birth. It is recommended that you bring a journal to record your thoughts and feelings as you learn more about the Book of Mormon.

For more information contact Sister Hemmert or Sister Brookey.

Baptism

On Saturday, October 24, 2009 we will welcome a new brother to our ward. Tentative time for the baptism will be 10:00 AM. Contact Brother Gibson for more information.

Christmas Card Enrichment Activity

Thursday, October 22, 2009 at 7:00 PM

We will be using stamps to make some Christmas cards, instruction and materials provided. More experienced stampers may bring materials to work on their own projects as well. Contact Sister Helen Hemmert for more information. Refreshments.

September 24, 2009

Enrichment Meeting: Back to Basics Cooking

Learn to make basic baking powder bisquits and homemade gravy. Learn and taste for yourselves.

September 24, 2009 at 7:00 pm.

September 12, 2009

Visiting Teaching Seminar

All Relief Society age sisters are welcome. Refreshments and activities will be provided. Learn more about the importance of Visiting Teaching and share this opportunity to learn more about your sisters in the gospel.

September 12, 2009 from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm.

September 11, 2009

Ward Game Night
Bring your whole family, a treat, and some games and prepare to have fun.

September 10, 2009

Make quiet books for your children or grandchildren. Get all the details of this activity which will occur every 2nd Thursday of the month for 3 months. Complete quiet books made from fabric as great gifts for children. Sign up with Sister Williams and learn all about this great activity on September 10th at 6:30 pm.

August 28, 2009

Ward Swimming Party & BBQ
August 28, 2009 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the Sage Heights Pool.

Need: DIAPERS

The First Way Pregnancy Center is in need of diapers of all sizes and any brand. Donations may be brought to the church to be collected by Denise Campbell from now until September 13, 2009. We encourage you to bring your donations during our Visiting Teaching Seminar on Sept. 12th. Thank you.

Collecting Shoes

The Young Women in our ward are still collecting slightly used shoes to be cleaned and donated to the local Food Bank. These shoes will be distributed throughout the area for those in need. For more information or to donate shoes, please contact Kim Howell.

July 2009

For those of you who have been looking to our blog for further information regarding events and activities this summer, you have been sadly disappointed. This is a busy season for all of us and while we are attempting to keep up with our own lives, it seems that this blog gets left behind. We will put up new events as we become aware of them, although other than the regular activities such as Play Group, we have not planned any additional Enrichment activities until September. Thank you for your continued support and love for the leaders of this ward.

May Enrichment Meeting

Thursday, May 28th, 2009, 7:00 p.m.

Craft Class: There will be two 4th of July craft projects to choose from. Please contact Joanna Williams or Julie Woodhouse for more information.

Flower Arranging: Learn the art of arranging flowers.

General Conference Ensign

Did you miss General Conference? You can still read the words of our prophet in the April issues of the Church magazines. You can also view the April issues of these magazines online. Don't miss out!

Jerry Harris Funeral

The funeral for Jerry Harris will be held on Friday, March 6, 2009 at 11:00 AM. The viewing will begin at 9:00 AM.
Our hearts go out to the family for the loss of this good man.

Stake Conference

Please note that Sunday, March 8th, 2009 will be Stake Conference. No lessons.

Relief Society Birthday Party

You are cordially invited to attend our annual Relief Society Birthday Enrichment Meeting on Friday, March 20, 2009 at 6:30 PM.
Lori E. Woodland, author of Beloved Emma: The Illustrated Life Story of Emma Smith, will be speaking. Husbands are welcome to attend with their wives.

Family History Enrichment Group

Family History group will meet February 5th and 19th at 7:00 PM at the Family History Center. On the 5th come to watch and learn as one member of the class prepares a name to take to the temple with the new temple submission procedure.

Food Storage Enrichment Group

January 31, 2009 at 10:00 AM

Please join us for our Food Storage Enrichment Group as we Learn How to Can Butter. If we have the time and supplies, we will also be dry pack canning. We will meet at the church and hope to see you there.

Contact Sister Tawnja Gibson for more information.

Gospel Study Enrichment Group

Tuesday, January 20th, 2009 at 6:30 PM

We are reading Because He First Loved Us by President Henry B. Eyring. Read Chapters 17&18. Contact Sister Charlene Brookey for more information.

Family History Enrichment Group

Thursday, January 22nd, 2009 at 7:00 PM

Please meet in the Family History Center. Brother Dave Smith has graciously been assisting in classes and opening the library for use. This meeting will be focusing on a filing system. If you wish to participate in this class you will need the following:
* 4 markers (blue, red, green, yellow)
* 16 letter size hanging file folders (multi-colored pack should include 4 of each blue, red, green, yellow)
* 1 portable hanging file box (letter sized)
* a pedigree sheet filled out with as many names as possible

Contact Sister Candi Jackson for more information.

New Class Schedule

Please make a note of the new meeting times for 2009.

Sacrament Meeting - 11:00 AM to 12:10 PM
Sunday School - 12:20 PM to 1:00 PM
Relief Society & Priesthood - 1:10 PM to 2:00 PM

We're excited for a brand new year of fun!