Announcements 12/7

Announcements

Dear Sisters,

Our lesson this week was on the Defining Moments that we have in our lives that make us who we are.  These defining moments are moments of personal revelation for us.  They are moments of guidance from our Heavenly Father and moments that shape us into who Heavenly Father wants us to be. 

We watched this video from Elder Uchtdorf and a couple of quotes from the lesson are as follows:

“You are something divine—more beautiful and glorious than you can possibly imagine. This knowledge changes everything. It changes your present. It can change your future. And it can change the world.  You are no ordinary beings, my beloved young friends all around the world. You are glorious and eternal. …“It is my prayer and blessing that when you look at your reflection, you will be able to see beyond imperfections and self-doubts and recognize who you truly are: glorious sons and daughters of the Almighty God” (The Reflection in the Water ~ Dieter F. Uchtdorf ~ CES fireside ~ November 1st, 2009)  

 “My dear friends, you are a royal generation. You were preserved to come to the earth in this time for a special purpose. Not just a few of you, but all of you. There are things for each of you to do that no one else can do as well as you. If you do not prepare to do them, they will not be done. Your mission is unique and distinctive for you. Please don’t make another have to take your place. He or she can’t do it as well as you can. If you will let Him, I testify that our Father in Heaven will walk with you through the journey of life and inspire you to know your special purpose here.”  (Your Life Has a Purpose ~ Bishop H. Burke Peterson ~ New Era ~ May 1979)

Next weeks lesson will be chapter 23 in the Joseph Field Smith manual titled Individual Responsibility.

Announcements:  First Presidency Christmas Devotional- Tonight, Sunday Dec 7th at 6 PM.  This can be watched here, at the Stake center, or on BYUTV or KTVB channel 7.2 Baptism- Please join Bro. Miles Brinkerhoff on Saturday, Dec 13th at 6 PM as he is baptized as the newest member of our ward. This will be held in the Relief Society room of the Stake Center.

Ward Christmas Party- Thursday, December 18th.  Dinner and Santa Claus will begin at 6:30 with ward talent show afterwards! PLEASE NOTE: this will be at the Caldwell East Stake Center on Linden. (Also note, Santa is NOT coming before the dinner at 6:00 as was previously announced.)

Needy Families for Christmas- There are a few slips of paper left in the High Priests room with gift ideas for needy families in our ward.  If you would like to help someone within our ward boundaries, feel free to pick up a piece of paper.

Stake Youth Shoe Drive- The Stake youth have decided to take on a shoe drive for the benefit of building a well in Africa. Their goal is 2000 pairs of shoes per ward and they have until December 10th to accomplish this goal. The shoes will be sold in Tanzania, Africa and 100% of the money will go to constructing a well in Burkina Faso, Africa. Shoes of any style or size (as long as they are still wearable and clean) can be given to the YM or YW presidency members in our ward, or you can call the youth in the ward and they will come and pick them up. The youth will be able to watch a video of the constructing of the well, and of the people from Burkina Faso.

2015 manuals- We will be learning from President Ezra Taft Benson in Relief Society and Priesthood next year.  New manuals are available.  The church is encouraging us to use our mobile devices if you have them, but if you need an actual paper manual, we do have a few available.  Those wishing to donate $2 for the cost of the manuals may do so on their tithing slips (this is not a requirement though).

New Church Schedule- Starting in January, our ward will move to the 1:00 time slot.

Birthdays- Happy Birthday to
Sister Rebecca Wilkes on the 8th,
Sister Jill Burch on the 12th, and
Sisters Lori Navarro and Margy Pfeifer on the 13th . Happy Birthday- we hope your family spoils you!

Love,
Sister Pam Eames
Sister Nichole Aldous
Sister Shelby Hansen
Sister Jill Burch