Weekly Update December 3rd

First Presidency's Christmas Devotional

The First Presidency's Christmas Devotional will be on Sunday, December 3rd at 6:00 p.m.  Click here for ways to watch it.

Ward Family Christmas Dinner and Devotional

The Ward Christmas Party will be on Saturday, December 9th, from 6:00-8:00 p.m.  They are looking for volunteers to bring nativities for a no-touch display in the Elders Quorum/Priesthood room.  They will have them displayed in a walk-through path

Here is the link to help provide food the ward Christmas party.  23rd Ward Christmas Social Sign Up

Meeting Program

Opening Hymn:  #201 Joy to the World

Sacrament Hymn:  #191 Behold the Great Redeemer Die

Closing Hymn:  #213 The First Noel

Meeting Schedule

December 3rd - Fast Sunday - Gospel Doctrine

December 10th - Relief Society/Elders Quorum

Come Follow Me

November 27th-December 3rd   1-3 John; Jude "God Is Love"

December 4th-10th (Individual Study)   Revelation 1-5 "Glory, and Power, Be unto ... the Lamb for Ever"

Teacher Council Meetings

There will be a Teacher Council Meeting during the 2nd hour for all Priesthood, Relief Society, Young Men and Young Women Teachers.  There will be a separate meeting right after church for the Primary Teachers.  Please be prepared to share teaching experiences and advice with the class and to review Teaching in the Savior's Way.

Gift Cards

If you would like to donate any gift cards for Christmas gifts for families in our ward, please get them to Bishop Cox by Sunday December 10th so that they can be given to the families in need. 

Relief Society

Mary Ellen Strong is still collecting plastic lids that will be used for prosthetics.

Jan Wheeler is collecting clothing, shoes, hats and jackets for youth and adults.  Let her know if you have anything so she can pick them up or arrange a time to drop them off at her home.

Temple and Family History

The next Ward Temple Endowment Night will be on Thursday, December 7th, 6:30 p.m. session.  Please make an appointment if you plan on attending.

The next Ward Night for Sealings will be on Thursday, December 14h at 7:20 p.m.  Let Anthony Cruz know if you plan on attending (702-353-1785).

We will have the opportunity to help clean the Jordan River Temple in December.  We need 26 temple recommend holders to help on Friday, December 15th from 10:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.  Please let Brother Feil (801-209-0171) or Sister Lyman (801-856-2359) know if you want to help clean the temple. 

Tithing Declaration

Here is the link to sign up for Tithing Declaration for this year.  The last appointments will be on Sunday, December 3rd.

Ward Choir Practice

Ward Choir practice will be held on Sundays at 11:00 after church on the stage except for fast Sundays.  

Building Cleaning Assignments

Here are the upcoming assignments for cleaning our building.  Please trade with another ward member if you have a conflict on your assigned date.  Contact Brother Elzinga if you have any questions.  Plan on 9:00 a.m. on Saturday unless told otherwise by your Team Leader

• December 2nd: Team Leader-Andrew Schafer. Team Members: Rosemarie Rudd, Ray Seager, Mathew Robison, Rob Kitchen, Jeanine Smith
• December 9th: Team Leader-Ken Stevens.  Team Members:  Mary Ellen Strong, Peggy Smith, Bryce Daugherty, Doyle Unsworth
• December 16th:  Team Leader-Sandy Adams.  Team Members:  Tyler Mumford, Peggy Aullman, Brent Eyre, Susan Callaway

Weekly Update November 26

 

Meeting Program

Opening Hymn:  #219 Because I Have Been Given Much

Sacrament Hymn:  #195 How Great the Wisdom and the Love

Rest Hymn #94 Come, Ye Thankful People

Closing Hymn:  #92 For the Beauty of the Earth

Callings

Sister Patricia Loveland was released as a Relief Society Activity Committee member

Sister Janice Garner was released as a Relief Society Birthday Specialist

Sister Mary Elleen Strong was released as a Relief Society Birthday Specialist

Sister Irene Fothergill was released as a Relief Society Birthday Specialist

Meeting Schedule

November 26th - Relief Society/Elders Quoru

December 3rd - Gospel Doctrine

December 10th - Relief Society/Elders Quoru

December 17th - Gospel Doctrine

Teacher Council Meeting

The Sunday School Presidency will be holding Teacher Council Meeting during the 2nd hour for all Sunday School Teachers. To prepare for this the teachers can read any of the four chapters found in the Teaching in the Savior's Way 

Come Follow Me

November 20th-26th (Individual Study)   1 and 2 Peter "Rejoice with Joy Unspeakable and Full of Glory"

November 27th-December 3: 1–3 John; Jude: “God Is Love”

December 4-10 (Individual Study) Revelation 1–5: “Glory, and Power, Be unto … the Lamb for Ever”

Ward Christmas Dinner and Devotional

The Ward Christmas Party will be on Saturday, December 9th, from 6:00-8:00 p.m.  They are looking for volunteers to bring nativities for a no-touch display in the Elders Quorum/Priesthood room.  They will have them displayed in a walk-through path.

Vandalism

Bishop Cox is asking everyone to look out for any suspicious activity in our area and to report any vandalism, etc. by calling the dispatch for the Taylorsville Police Department at 801-840-4000. 

Relief Society

Mary Ellen Strong is still collecting plastic lids that will be used for prosthetics.

Jan Wheeler is collecting clothing, shoes, hats and jackets for youth and adults.  Let her know if you have anything so she can pick them up or arrange a time to drop them off at her home.

Welfare Assignments

We have been given two new Welfare Assignments at the Welfare Square Cannery.  Three people are needed for each assignment.

Wednesday November 29th from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. 

Thursday December 21st from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

These assignments will be at the Welfare Square Cannery at 730 West 800 South in Salt Lake City.

Temple and Family History

Tuesday, November 28th will be 10 am initiatory for Sisters Temple Day. Colleen has reserved a spot for 1 more sister.  Those that wish to carpool will be picked up around 9:15 am. Some of the sisters will be going to lunch afterward. Let Colleen Norris know if you plan on attending (801-455-8794).

The next Ward Temple Endowment Night will be on Thursday, December 7th, 6:30 p.m. session.  Please make an appointment if you plan on attending.

The next Ward Night for Sealings will be on Thursday, December 14h at 7:20 p.m.  Let Anthony Cruz know if you plan on attending (702-353-1785).

We will have the opportunity to help clean the Jordan River Temple in December.  We need 26 temple recommend holders to help on Friday, December 15th from 10:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.  Please let Brother Feil (801-209-0171) or Sister Lyman (801-856-2359) know if you want to help clean the temple. 

Tithing Declaration

Here is the link to sign up for Tithing Declaration for this year.  This is the last week for appointments.

Ward Choir Practice

Ward Choir practice will be held on Sundays at 11:00 after church on the stage except for fast Sundays.  

Building Cleaning Assignments

Here are the upcoming assignments for cleaning our building.  Please trade with another ward member if you have a conflict on your assigned date.  Contact Brother Elzinga if you have any questions.  Plan on 9:00 a.m. on Saturday unless told otherwise by your Team Leader.

• November 25th: Team Leader-Steve Richardson. Team Members: Bill Peck, Gary Pittman, Q Rith, Colleen Norris, Kim Shiner
• December 2nd: Team Leader-Andrew Schafer. Team Members: Rosemarie Rudd, Ray Seager, Mathew Robison, Rob Kitchen, Jeanine Smith
• December 9th: Team Leader-Ken Stevens.  Team Members:  Mary Ellen Strong, Peggy Smith, Bryce Daugherty, Doyle Unsworth
• December 16th:  Team Leader-Sandy Adams.  Team Members:  Tyler Mumford, Peggy Aullman, Brent Eyre, Susan Callaway
• December 23rd:  Team Leader-Sam Fonua.  Team Members:  Mandi Ammons, Christina Belcher, Kathy Blommer, Ray Olsen
• December 30th:  Team Leader-Taylor Briggs.  Team Members:  Ben Thomas, Catherine Davis, Jesus Martinez, Jay Jorgensen

Weekly Update November 19th

Meeting Program

Opening Hymn:  #2 The Spirit of God

Sacrament Hymn:  #193 I Stand All Amazed

Special Musical #:  "I Will Be What I Believe"

Closing Hymn:  #136 I Know That My Redeemer Lives

Calling

Sister Peggy Smith was called as a Relief Society Service Committee Member.

Meeting Schedule

November 19th - Logan Hunick Farewell - Gospel Doctrine

November 26th - Relief Society/Elders Quorum

Come Follow Me

November 13th-19th   James "Be Ye Doers of the Word, and Not Hearers Only"

November 20th-26th (Individual Study)   1 and 2 Peter "Rejoice with Joy Unspeakable and Full of Glory"

Vandalism

Bishop Cox is asking everyone to look out for any suspicious activity in our area and to report any vandalism, etc. by calling the dispatch for the Taylorsville Police Department at 801-840-4000. 

Relief Society

The Relief Society has some service projects that you can help with.

Hats, Scarfs, Blankets - Crochet/knitting patterns are available. Donations go to the Road Home Shelter for Families.

Lap-gans - 40" X 55" - Lap blankets for wheelchair bound folks at the rest home on 6200 South Redwood Road. 

Any good used blankets, hats and scarfs will also help and be donated.

Contact one of the Relief Society Presidency for yarn, patterns, flannel material, and hat looms.  A donation box will be in the Relief Society room.  Thank you for your love and tender care of those in need.

Mary Ellen Strong is still collecting plastic lids that will be used for prosthetics.

Jan Wheeler is collecting clothing, shoes, hats and jackets for youth and adults.  Let her know if you have anything so she can pick them up or arrange a time to drop them off at her home.

Welfare Assignments

We have been given two new Welfare Assignments at the Welfare Square Cannery.  Three people are needed for each assignment.

Wednesday November 29th from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. 

Thursday December 21st from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

These assignments will be at the Welfare Square Cannery at 730 West 800 South in Salt Lake City.

Temple and Family History

We are having two Sisters Temple Day in November since there will be no ward Temple days.

Friday, November 17th 10:40 am sealings. You do not need to make a reservation. We have reserved sealings for 1 brother and 1 sister. Please let Colleen know if you want to come and if you  plan on joining us for lunch afterward. We have been going to the Subway at 5648 S. Redwood.

Tuesday, November 28th 10 am initiatory. Colleen has reserved a spot for 1 more sister.  Those that wish to carpool will be picked up around 9:15 am. Some of the sisters will be going to lunch afterward. Let Colleen Norris know if you plan on attending (801-455-8794).

We will have the opportunity to help clean the Jordan River Temple in December.  We need 26 temple recommend holders to help on Friday, December 15th from 10:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.  Please let Brother Feil (801-209-0171) or Sister Lyman (801-856-2359) know if you want to help clean the temple. 

Tithing Declaration

Here is the link to sign up for Tithing Declaration for this year.  Appointments are available on Sundays in November.

Future Ward Activity

The Ward Christmas Party will be on Saturday, December 9th, from 6:00-8:00 p.m.  They are looking for volunteers to bring nativities for a no-touch display in the Elders Quorum/Priesthood room.  They will have them displayed in a walk-through path.

Ward Choir Practice

Ward Choir practice will be held on Sundays at 11:00 after church on the stage except for fast Sundays.  

Building Cleaning Assignments

Here are the upcoming assignments for cleaning our building.  Please trade with another ward member if you have a conflict on your assigned date.  Contact Brother Elzinga if you have any questions.  Plan on 9:00 a.m. on Saturday unless told otherwise by your Team Leader.

• November 18th: Team Leader-Erick McGill. Team Members: Reed Lyman, Brent Lyman, Maria Marin, Glen Miller, Melodie Motock, Charlene McGrew
• November 25th: Team Leader-Steve Richardson. Team Members: Bill Peck, Gary Pittman, Q Rith, Colleen Norris, Kim Shiner
• December 2nd: Team Leader-Andrew Schafer. Team Members: Rosemarie Rudd, Ray Seager, Mathew Robison, Rob Kitchen, Jeanine Smith

Weekly Update November 12

 

Youth Food Drive

Our youth will be holding a Food Drive on Wednesday, November 8th for the Taylorsville Food Pantry. If you would like to participate, please leave non-perishable donations on your front porch before 6 pm.

Primary Activity

There is an activity for the primary children this Saturday.

Meeting Program

Opening Hymn:  #129 Where Can I Turn for Peace?

Sacrament Hymn:  #173 While of These Emblems We Partake

Rest Hymn: #85 How Firm a Foundation

Closing Hymn:  #113 Our Savior's Love

Callings

Sister Veronica Salazar was released as Assistant Secretary for Relief Society

Sister Veronica Salazar was called as a Relief Society Service Committee Member

Baptism

Vinola Mataele was baptized

Meeting Schedule

November 12th - Relief Society/Elders Quorum

November 19th - Logan Hunick's Farewell/Gospel Doctrine

November 26th - Relief Society/Elders Quorum

Come Follow Me

November 6th-12th (Individual Study)   Hebrews 7-13 "An High Priest of Good Things to Come"

November 13th-19th  James “Be Ye Doers of the Word, and Not Hearers Only”

November 20th-26th (Individual Study) 1 and 2 Peter “Rejoice with Joy Unspeakable and Full of Glory”

Vandalism

Bishop Cox is asking everyone to look out for any suspicious activity in our area and to report any vandalism, etc. by calling the dispatch for the Taylorsville Police Department at 801-840-4000. 

Relief Society

This sunday's lesson is In the Path of Their Duty by David A Bednar

On November 14th at 7:00 p.m., we will be having an Emergency Preparedness Activity for the Relief Society & Elders Quorum.

The Relief Society has some service projects that you can help with.

Hats, Scarfs, Blankets - Crochet/knitting patterns are available. Donations go to the Road Home Shelter for Families.

Lap-gans - 40" X 55" - Lap blankets for wheelchair bound folks at the rest home on 6200 South Redwood Road. 

Any good used blankets, hats and scarfs will also help and be donated.

Contact one of the Relief Society Presidency for yarn, patterns, flannel material, and hat looms.  A donation box will be in the Relief Society room.  Thank you for your love and tender care of those in need.

Mary Ellen Strong is still collecting plastic lids that will be used for prosthetics.

Jan Wheeler is collecting clothing, shoes, hats and jackets for youth and adults.  Let her know if you have anything so she can pick them up or arrange a time to drop them off at her home.

Welfare Assignments

We have been given two new Welfare Assignments at the Welfare Square Cannery.  Three people are needed for each assignment.

Wednesday November 29th from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. 

Thursday December 21st from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

These assignments will be at the Welfare Square Cannery at 730 West 800 South in Salt Lake City.

Temple and Family History

The Jordan River Temple will re-open November 14th.

We are having two Sisters Temple Day in November since there will be no Ward Temple days.

Friday, November 17th 10:40 am sealings. You do not need to make a reservation. We still have reserved sealings for 1 brother and 1 Sister if you wish to join us. Please let Colleen know if you want to come and if you  plan on joining us for lunch afterward. We have been going to the Subway at 5648 S. Redwood.

Tuesday, November 28th 10 am initiatory. Colleen has reserved a spot for 1 more sister. Those that wish to carpool will be picked up around 9:15 am. Some of the sisters will be going to lunch afterward. Let Colleen Norris know if you plan on attending (801-455-8794).

Temple Cleaning Assignments

We will have the opportunity to help clean the Jordan River Temple each night starting on Monday, December 11th through Thursday, December 14th from 10:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. each evening.  We need 3 temple recommend holders to help each of the four nights for a total of 12 people. On Friday, December 15th we need a total of 26 temple recommend holders. Please let Brother Feil (801-209-0171) or Sister Lyman (801-856-2359) know if you want to help clean the temple especially on Friday. 

Tithing Declaration

Here is the link to sign up for Tithing Declaration for this year.  Appointments are available on Sundays in November.

Future Ward Activity

Mark your calendars and join us for Christmas Party - Saturday, December 9th, 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Bringing nativities for a no-touch display in the Elder's Quorum/ Priesthood room

Ward Choir Practice

Ward Choir practice will be held on Sundays at 11:00 after church on the stage except for fast Sundays. They are getting ready for the Christmas program on Dec. 24th.

Building Cleaning Assignments

Here are the upcoming assignments for cleaning our building.  Please trade with another ward member if you have a conflict on your assigned date.  Contact Brother Elzinga if you have any questions.  Plan on 9:00 a.m. on Saturday unless told otherwise by your Team Leader.

• November 11th: Team Leader-Brent Peterson. Team Members: Joan Thalman, Carole Jensen, John Lesko, Ryan Levesque, Patricia Loveland
• November 18th: Team Leader-Erick McGill. Team Members: Reed Lyman, Brent Lyman, Maria Marin, Glen Miller, Melodie Motock, Charlene McGrew
• November 25th: Team Leader-Steve Richardson. Team Members: Bill Peck, Gary Pittman, Q Rith, Colleen Norris, Kim Shiner

Weekly Update November 5th

Meeting Program

Opening Hymn:  #302 I Know My Father Lives

Sacrament Hymn:  #187 God Loved Us, So He Sent His Son

Closing Hymn:  #220 Lord, I Would Follow Thee

Callings

Brother Steven Fidler was released as a Sunday School Teacher

Sister Maurine Openshaw was released as a Relief Society Service Committee Member

Brother Cody Hedberg was called as a Sunday School Teacher

Sister Nelly Hedberg was called as a Young Women Advisor

Sister Maurine Openshaw was called as a Relief Society Activity Committee Member

Sister Tessie Edgar was called as a Relief Society Assistant Activity Coordinator

Meeting Schedule

November 5th - Fast Sunday - Gospel Doctrine

November 12th - Relief Society/Elders Quorum

Come Follow Me

October 30th-November  5th  Hebrews 1-6 Jesus Christ, "the Author of Eternal Salvation"

November 6th-12th (Individual Study)   Hebrews 7-13 "An High Priest of Good Things to Come"

Vandalism

Bishop Cox is asking everyone to look out for any suspicious activity in our area and to report any vandalism, etc. by calling the dispatch for the Taylorsville Police Department at 801-840-4000. 

Relief Society

November 7^th @ 6:00 p.m. is our next Relief Society activity.  We have invited the 18^th ward to join us for a baked potato & salad bar.  Come hungry!

There will be a Stake Youth a Food Drive on November 8th.

On November 14th at 7:00 p.m., we will be having an Emergency Preparedness Activity for the Relief Society & Elders Quorum.

The Relief Society has some service projects that you can help with.

Hats, Scarfs, Blankets - Crochet/knitting patterns are available. Donations go to the Road Home Shelter for Families.

Lap-gans - 40" X 55" - Lap blankets for wheelchair bound folks at the rest home on 6200 South Redwood Road. 

Any good used blankets, hats and scarfs will also help and be donated.

Contact one of the Relief Society Presidency for yarn, patterns, flannel material, and hat looms.  A donation box will be in the Relief Society room.  Thank you for your love and tender care of those in need.

Mary Ellen Strong is still collecting plastic lids that will be used for prosthetics.

Jan Wheeler is collecting clothing, shoes, hats and jackets for youth and adults.  Let her know if you have anything so she can pick them up or arrange a time to drop them off at her home.

Welfare Assignments

We have been given two new Welfare Assignments at the Welfare Square Cannery.  Three people are needed for each assignment.

Wednesday November 29th from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. 

Thursday December 21st from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

These assignments will be at the Welfare Square Cannery at 730 West 800 South in Salt Lake City.

Temple and Family History

The Jordan River Temple will be closed from October 31^st - November 13th.

We are having two Sisters Temple Day in November since there will be no ward Temple days.

Friday, November 17th 10:40 am sealings. You do not need to make a reservation. We have reserved sealings for 4 brothers and 4 Sisters. Please let Colleen know if you want to come and if you  plan on joining us for lunch afterward. We have been going to the Subway at 5648 S. Redwood.

Tuesday, November 28th 10 am initiatory. Colleen has reserved  3 sisters You can make your own reservations or be added to the list that is already reserved. Those that wish to carpool will be picked up around 9:15 am. Some of the sisters will be going to lunch afterward. Let Colleen Norris know if you plan on attending (801-455-8794).

We will have the opportunity to help clean the Jordan River Temple each night starting on Monday, December 11th through Friday, December 15th from 10:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. each evening.  We need 3 temple recommend holders to help each of the five nights for a total of 15 people.  Please let Brother Feil (801-209-0171) or Sister Lyman (801-856-2359) know if you want to help clean the temple and which evening during that week. 

Tithing Declaration

Here is the link to sign up for Tithing Declaration for this year.  Appointments are available on Sundays in November.

Future Ward Activity

Please mark your calendars and join us for the following future activities hosted by the Ward Activity Committee:

Christmas Party - Saturday, December 9th, 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Ward Choir Practice

Ward Choir practice will be held on Sundays at 11:00 after church on the stage except for fast Sundays.  

Building Cleaning Assignments

Here are the upcoming assignments for cleaning our building.  Please trade with another ward member if you have a conflict on your assigned date.  Contact Brother Elzinga if you have any questions.  Plan on 9:00 a.m. on Saturday unless told otherwise by your Team Leader.

• November 4th: Team Leader-Tyler Wright. Team Members: Cecily Blakely, Elaine Wright, Erin Wright, Jonas Manuel, Gerald Woodbury
• November 11th: Team Leader-Brent Peterson. Team Members: Joan Thalman, Carole Jensen, John Lesko, Ryan Levesque, Patricia Loveland
• November 18th: Team Leader-Erick McGill. Team Members: Reed Lyman, Brent Lyman, Maria Marin, Glen Miller, Melodie Motock, Charlene McGrew