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