The youth are doing baptisms for the dead in March. If you have any family names you would like them to do please contact either Lisa Dye, 339-1920 or Lloyd Lee, 604-3578.
Please remember to return your surveys on weekday meeting before March 1st!!! Thanks.
The Family Finance class ends this Thursday, and we will let you know if and when they will begin this class again. The last class was attended by three from our ward and they said the class was full and very informative.
We are trying to get a picture of every family in the ward for the ward phone book. If you will cooperate we can put it together really quick. Please gather your family together after church and come into the gym and we will take your picture. We will also be taking pictures at the soup and bread dinner this Wednesday. If you would rather put in a professional one, then you must email it to lundquist@ida.net by March 5th or take it over to Randy Lundquist.
Monday, February 25, 2013
Sister Updates
Please keep Alice and Dee Mansfield in your prayers. This last week they lost their daughter Allison.
Visiting Teaching Update
We would like to thank everyone who came to their visiting teaching interviews. We will be making some necessary changes that will be effective March 1st. Luanne will be handing out your new assignments (if you get one) and we appreciate all you do to serve, love and teach your sisters who you are assigned to.
Sunday, February 24, 2013
Dates to Remember
February 27th - Ward Soup and Bread Dinner/Scout Banquet. This will be at 6:30 p.m. and everyone is invited. Come and have dinner and if you can, stay for a short Pack Meeting/ Court of Honor afterwards to see what our scouts have been up to.
February 28th - Relief Society Weekday Meeting at 7:00 p.m. Come help with a humanitarian project, see a food storage demo and learn how to alter clothing. It will be a fun evening.
March 8th - Elders Quorum Party
March 16th - Family History party. We accomplished our 2012 goal!!! Come celebrate your ancestors. This will be a Family Pot Luck Dinner - we'll furnish rolls and drink at 6:00 p.m.
Please bring up to 6 pictures of your ancestors per family to the cultural hall after our meetings at 2:00 p.m. on March 3rd or 10th. We will scan the pictures and return them to you right then. A caption for each picture should include your name, your ancestor's name, and the relationship.
March 23rd - There is a preparedness fair at the high school. It was a great event last year.
March 23rd at 7:00 p.m. the stake is having a talent show at the Virginia Theater.
February 28th - Relief Society Weekday Meeting at 7:00 p.m. Come help with a humanitarian project, see a food storage demo and learn how to alter clothing. It will be a fun evening.
March 8th - Elders Quorum Party
March 16th - Family History party. We accomplished our 2012 goal!!! Come celebrate your ancestors. This will be a Family Pot Luck Dinner - we'll furnish rolls and drink at 6:00 p.m.
Please bring up to 6 pictures of your ancestors per family to the cultural hall after our meetings at 2:00 p.m. on March 3rd or 10th. We will scan the pictures and return them to you right then. A caption for each picture should include your name, your ancestor's name, and the relationship.
March 23rd - There is a preparedness fair at the high school. It was a great event last year.
March 23rd at 7:00 p.m. the stake is having a talent show at the Virginia Theater.
Happy Birthday!
Lisa Dye - February 20th
Christine Lundquist - February 22nd
Karissa Wilson - February 24th
Erica Ellsworth - February 25th
Kim Ryszka - February 28th
Christine Lundquist - February 22nd
Karissa Wilson - February 24th
Erica Ellsworth - February 25th
Kim Ryszka - February 28th
Saturday, February 16, 2013
Updates
Thanks to all those who came to our visiting teaching interviews. If anyone has not had an interview, a member of the Relief Society Presidency will be contacting you. Thanks.
Monday, February 11, 2013
Presidency Message
How did Christ serve? He was unassuming and humble. One of the greatest acts of service is shown when Christ is with his disciples right before the Passover, near the end of his mortal life. He is there in a room with those that, "he loved unto the end."
Supper was over and we can picture how heavy Christ was with the weight of everything that was to take place and begin to descend upon him. He knew that Judas was going to betray him. He rose from supper, and performed a task that was very menial, he filled a basin with water and began to wash the disciples feet, and to wipe them with the towel he was girded with. Can you see all the disciples as he tenderly and lovingly took their feet in his hands and cleaned them gently one by one? Now Peter, he loved the Savior, and he wasn't about to let his Holy Master wash his feet. Let's put this into a real life situation for us. Let's say that we have been asked to feed dinner to the President of BYU-I, Kim Clark. We have enjoyed a nice dinner, and he arises and removes his suit coat, and begins to fill the sink with water and wash the dishes. Sisters, how does that make you feel? This gave me a greater look into Peter's heart. But Jesus said, "If I wash thee not, thou has no part of me." Then Peter says, "not my feet only, but my hands and head."
Now can you picture Christ washing Peters feet? Can you see him as he washes Judas feet? For he did. Do you think he washed his feet any differently? More quickly, more rough. As he looked into Judas's face was there disgust? I don't see it. I see love.
When Christ served, he served without judgement in his heart. He served with all his heart, to those who loved him, and those whose hearts were filled with hate. It is easier for most of us to serve than be served, but Christ did both, He served gently and tenderly and he allowed others to serve him. Christ then puts back on his clothes and teaches them. That He being the greatest, has served them, they need to serve others, too. Christ said, "Happy are ye if ye do this".
Sisters as we serve our assigned sisters, and in our calling in the First Ward, let us remember that Christ served with love and he didn't judge those he served. He is our perfect example. Remember this is the way to BE HAPPY!! Sister Strupp
Supper was over and we can picture how heavy Christ was with the weight of everything that was to take place and begin to descend upon him. He knew that Judas was going to betray him. He rose from supper, and performed a task that was very menial, he filled a basin with water and began to wash the disciples feet, and to wipe them with the towel he was girded with. Can you see all the disciples as he tenderly and lovingly took their feet in his hands and cleaned them gently one by one? Now Peter, he loved the Savior, and he wasn't about to let his Holy Master wash his feet. Let's put this into a real life situation for us. Let's say that we have been asked to feed dinner to the President of BYU-I, Kim Clark. We have enjoyed a nice dinner, and he arises and removes his suit coat, and begins to fill the sink with water and wash the dishes. Sisters, how does that make you feel? This gave me a greater look into Peter's heart. But Jesus said, "If I wash thee not, thou has no part of me." Then Peter says, "not my feet only, but my hands and head."
Now can you picture Christ washing Peters feet? Can you see him as he washes Judas feet? For he did. Do you think he washed his feet any differently? More quickly, more rough. As he looked into Judas's face was there disgust? I don't see it. I see love.
When Christ served, he served without judgement in his heart. He served with all his heart, to those who loved him, and those whose hearts were filled with hate. It is easier for most of us to serve than be served, but Christ did both, He served gently and tenderly and he allowed others to serve him. Christ then puts back on his clothes and teaches them. That He being the greatest, has served them, they need to serve others, too. Christ said, "Happy are ye if ye do this".
Sisters as we serve our assigned sisters, and in our calling in the First Ward, let us remember that Christ served with love and he didn't judge those he served. He is our perfect example. Remember this is the way to BE HAPPY!! Sister Strupp
Update
Sister White's husband, James, is doing well after his surgery. they are home and he is resting well.
Visiting Teaching Message
New Converts need the support and friendship of visiting teachers. We can help new members learn basic Church practices.
Information
If anyone is in need of an ICCP certified child care provider who is first aid and infant CPR certified, call Kim Strupp at 357-3931 for more information.
Dates to Remember
February 13th - Visiting Teaching Interviews
4:30-6p.m. & 6:30-9p.m.
February 27th - Soup & Bread/Scout Banquet 6:30 p.m.
February 28th - Weekday Meeting
March 8th - Elders Quorum Party
March 16th - Family History Party
April 27th - Women in White
June 11-14th - Girls Camp
June 26-29th - Scout Camp
4:30-6p.m. & 6:30-9p.m.
February 27th - Soup & Bread/Scout Banquet 6:30 p.m.
February 28th - Weekday Meeting
March 8th - Elders Quorum Party
March 16th - Family History Party
April 27th - Women in White
June 11-14th - Girls Camp
June 26-29th - Scout Camp
Monday, February 4, 2013
Sister Updates
Sister White's husband James is doing well after his surgery. We will keep you posted on his progress.
Sister Barker has moved to the Gables here in Shelley Room 14. The Gables is located just past the High School across from the river. The number there is 357-3110. If you call, they will take a phone to Sister Barker so you can visit with her.
Sister Ruth Stewart, who recently moved to Lincoln Court is now their Wii Bowling Champ! Congratulations Ruth! So, now we have the Lincoln Court Queen, Beth Allred and the Lincoln Court Wii Bowling Champion up there. Our ward is well represented.
Sister Barker has moved to the Gables here in Shelley Room 14. The Gables is located just past the High School across from the river. The number there is 357-3110. If you call, they will take a phone to Sister Barker so you can visit with her.
Sister Ruth Stewart, who recently moved to Lincoln Court is now their Wii Bowling Champ! Congratulations Ruth! So, now we have the Lincoln Court Queen, Beth Allred and the Lincoln Court Wii Bowling Champion up there. Our ward is well represented.
A Valentine
A Valentine by Grace Noll Crowell
I found an old, old valentine
Of my mother's yesterday;
An age-stained, lacy, lovely thing
That she had put away
Between the covers of a book;
And as I touched it there,
I saw her young and beautiful,
The sunlight on her hair,
The love-light in her dark, young eyes
That years could not destroy;
And through the paper lace there walked
My father as a boy.
Somewhere along the heavenly lanes
Today, their eyes ashine,
I think he asks her once again
To be his Valentine.
I found an old, old valentine
Of my mother's yesterday;
An age-stained, lacy, lovely thing
That she had put away
Between the covers of a book;
And as I touched it there,
I saw her young and beautiful,
The sunlight on her hair,
The love-light in her dark, young eyes
That years could not destroy;
And through the paper lace there walked
My father as a boy.
Somewhere along the heavenly lanes
Today, their eyes ashine,
I think he asks her once again
To be his Valentine.
Valentine Ideas
Love Note Ideas:
Be my valentine (bubble gum) Don't burst my bubble of happiness!
I "mint" to ask if you'd be mine! (mint candy)
This may be "corny" but please be mine! (candy corns)
I'm nuts about you, be mine. (peanuts)
I'm no sucker, I want you for my valentine. (sucker)
Please "chews" me for your valentine. (piece of gum)
"Cane" you find it in your heart to be my valentine. (candy cane)
You're a real life saver!! Please be mine. (life savers)
You're a sweetheart. (heart candies)
Cinnamon or Gummi bears...We love you "berry much.
Sweet rolls...You're so "sweet".
Apples...You're the apple of my eye.
Meal Ideas:
Dye bread red, using one-three drops of food coloring to the liquid part of your bread. When they cut it what a surprise!
Cut their sandwiches out with a heart, (in red bread) for lunch.
Jigglers cut out like hearts.
Red pop, or kool-aid with heart ice cubes or 7-up with red ice cubes.
Make rice krispies and dye pink. After cooling cut into heart shapes.
Heart shaped scones with supper.
Be my valentine (bubble gum) Don't burst my bubble of happiness!
I "mint" to ask if you'd be mine! (mint candy)
This may be "corny" but please be mine! (candy corns)
I'm nuts about you, be mine. (peanuts)
I'm no sucker, I want you for my valentine. (sucker)
Please "chews" me for your valentine. (piece of gum)
"Cane" you find it in your heart to be my valentine. (candy cane)
You're a real life saver!! Please be mine. (life savers)
You're a sweetheart. (heart candies)
Cinnamon or Gummi bears...We love you "berry much.
Sweet rolls...You're so "sweet".
Apples...You're the apple of my eye.
Meal Ideas:
Dye bread red, using one-three drops of food coloring to the liquid part of your bread. When they cut it what a surprise!
Cut their sandwiches out with a heart, (in red bread) for lunch.
Jigglers cut out like hearts.
Red pop, or kool-aid with heart ice cubes or 7-up with red ice cubes.
Make rice krispies and dye pink. After cooling cut into heart shapes.
Heart shaped scones with supper.
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