Weekly Update November 21

Meeting Program

Opening Hymn: #94 Come, Ye Thankful People

Sacrament Hymn: #185 Reverently and Meekly Now

Rest Hymn: #92 For the Beauty of the Earth

Closing Hymn: #93 Prayer of Thanksgiving

Announcements

New Callings

Ward Callings

Brother John Hughes was released as a Sunday School Teacher

Brother Brent Eyre was called as a Sunday School Teacher

Stake Callings

Brother Daniel Wagner was released from the Stake High Council

Brother Felipe Mafra Rodrigues Soares was released from the Stake High Council

Brother Steven Beck was released from the Stake High Council

Brother Wagner and Brother Beck have been called as counselors in the 12th ward Bishopric.  Brother Soares has been called as a counselor in the 11th ward Bishopric.

Sister Megan Limburg, 16th Ward, was released as Stake Primary President

Sister Jill Loertscher, 26th Ward, was released as Stake Primary First Counselor

Sister Heila Nunes de Oliveira Cruz, 11th Ward, was released as Stake Primary Second Counselor

Sister Saundra Perkes, 26th Ward, was released as Stake Primary Secretary

Brother Mark Broadhead was released as the Stake Technology Specialist.  He is currently serving as the Branch Clerk for the 2nd Branch.

Brother Fernando Correa Cruz, 11th Ward, was called to the Stake High Council

Brother Dennis Keyes, 12 Ward, was called to the Stake High Council

Sister Cambria Shore, 26th Ward, was called as the Stake Primary President

Sister Evelyn Cox, 23rd Ward, was called as the Stake Primary First Counselor

Sister Amy Nielsen, 12th Ward, was called as the Stake Primary Second Counselor

Sister Juliana Ferreira, 11th Ward, was called as the Stake Primary Secretary

Brother Brent Monson, 12th Ward, was called as the Stake Technology Specialist

26th Ward Fundraiser

The 26th ward youth are doing a fundraiser.  They are selling potatoes and have some extra if you would like some.  Great for Thanksgiving!  They are $25 for 50 lbs.  Contact a member of the 26th Ward bishopric or Stephanie Harding if you are interested!

Sunday School

Dear Brothers and Sisters of the 23rd Ward. We have been greatly blessed again this year as we have studied scripture and utilized the Come Follow Me tools at home and at church. As a new year approaches we invite each of you to continue to participate in personal and family home study before Sunday School each week. If we can assist you in any way in this great endeavor please let us know.

Your 23rd Ward Sunday School Presidency.

Tithing Settlement

As faithful members of the Church of Jesus Christ, we are asked to obey the law of tithing. The law of tithing is simply stated as one-tenth of all of our income. When faithfully practiced, the law provides us with innumerable blessings and promises. We receive both spiritual and temporal blessings. 

Malachi shares the promise of the Lord. "Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the Lord of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it. 

"And I will rebuke the devourer for your sakes, and he shall not destroy the fruits of your ground; neither shall your vine cast her fruit before the time in the field, saith the Lord of hosts" (Malachi 3:10-11).

President James E. Faust said, “One of the great blessings the people of this Church have is to meet with the bishop once each year, settle their tithing, and report that what they had paid in contributions constitutes a tithe." 

Bishop Cox will begin meeting with individuals this week to take advantage of this important declaration. Please click on the link below to schedule a time to meet with Bishop Cox.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050945A5A629AAF85-tithing

Building Cleaning

Here are the upcoming assignments for cleaning our building! Please contact Brother & Sister Evans if you cannot make it. Plan on 9 am Saturday unless told otherwise by your team leader.

November 20: Team Leader-Susan Callaway. Team Members: April Callaway, Enori Ceron Peña, Gareth Conder, Myrna Conder

November 27: Team Leader-Clayton Cox. Team Members: Karen Congram, Kory Cox, Wendy Cruz

December 4: Team Leader-Robert Dang. Team Members: Jeaneen Davis, Ed Denney, Bonnie DeWeese, Shirley Durrans.

Weekly Update November 14

Meeting Program

Opening Hymn: #112 Savior, Redeemer of My Soul

Sacrament Hymn: #176 'Tis Sweet to Sing the Matchless Love

Primary Program

Closing Hymn: #239 Choose the Right

Announcements

New Callings

Sister Deborah Richardson was called as Stake Relief Society Secretary

Relief Society

Sunday's lesson will be taught by Elaine Wright on "I'll Pray He'll Use Us", by Sharon Eubank.

Wednesday, November17th @ 7:00 pm is our painting activity with Brother Hughes.  We hope to see you there!

Please check with your ministering sisters to make sure they're ok for the holidays.

Mary Ellen Strong is taking donations for any kind of plastic lid.  We have a collection box in the Relief Society room, or you can give them directly to Mary Ellen.

Tithing Settlement

As faithful members of the Church of Jesus Christ, we are asked to obey the law of tithing. The law of tithing is simply stated as one-tenth of all of our income. When faithfully practiced, the law provides us with innumerable blessings and promises. We receive both spiritual and temporal blessings. 

Malachi shares the promise of the Lord. "Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the Lord of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it. 

"And I will rebuke the devourer for your sakes, and he shall not destroy the fruits of your ground; neither shall your vine cast her fruit before the time in the field, saith the Lord of hosts" (Malachi 3:10-11).

President James E. Faust said, “One of the great blessings the people of this Church have is to meet with the bishop once each year, settle their tithing, and report that what they had paid in contributions constitutes a tithe." 

Bishop Cox will begin meeting with individuals this week to take advantage of this important declaration. Please click on the link below to schedule a time to meet with Bishop Cox.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050945A5A629AAF85-tithing

Building Cleaning

Here are the upcoming assignments for cleaning our building! Please contact Brother & Sister Evans if you cannot make it. Plan on 9 am Saturday unless told otherwise by your team leader.

November 27: Team Leader-Clayton Cox. Team Members: Karen Congram, Kory Cox, Wendy Cruz

December 11: Team Leader-Joyce Evans. Team Members: Bob Elzinga, Leonard Feil, Barbara Fidler

Weekly Update November 7

Meeting Program

Testimony Meeting

Opening Hymn: #73 Praise the Lord with Heart and Voice

Sacrament Hymn: #169 As Now We Take the Sacrament

Closing Hymn: #123 Oh, May My Soul Commune with Thee

Announcements

Relief Society

This month's Relief Society activity is November 17th @ 7:00.  We will be painting with Brother Hughes!  If you have any empty 24 oz sour cream containers, please bring them to Relief Society, and we will store them to use for our activity.

Mary Ellen Strong is taking donations for any kind of plastic lid.  We have a collection box in the Relief Society room, or you can give them directly to Mary Ellen.

New Callings

Brother Brent Eyre was released as Sunday School President

Brother Bob Elzinga was released as Sunday School First Counselor

Brother Jonathan Gardner was released as Sunday School Second Counselor

Brother Tyler Mumford was released as Priest Quorum Advisor

Brother John Hughes was called as Sunday School President

Brother Robert Dang was called as Sunday School First Counselor

Brother William Peck was called as Sunday School Second Counselor

Brother Tyler Mumford was called as Sunday School Secretary

Brother Jonathan Gardner was called as Ward Technology Specialist

Stake Callings

Brother Steven Beck was released as Stake Young Men President

Brother Craig Hall was released as Stake Young Men First Counselor

Brother Zachary Layton was released as Stake Young Men Second Counselor

Brother Jonny Benson was called as Stake Young Men President

Brother Zachary Layton was called as Stake Young Men First Counselor

Brother Eric Timpson was called as Stake Young Men Second Counselor

Sister Lana Pech was released as Stake Relief Society President

Sister Gaylene Lesko was released as Stake Relief Society First Counselor

Sister Elizabeth Soares Da Silva Uvario was released as Stake Relief Society Second Counselor

Sister Kathy Hommes was released as Stake Relief Society Secretary

Sister Kathy Hommes was called as Stake Relief Society President

Sister Sharleen Prows was called as Stake Relief Society First Counselor

Sister Silvia Cristina Da Silva Mineli Dos Passos was called as Stake Relief Society Second Counselor

Stake Patriarch

Brother Kent Bawden was released as Stake Patriarch

Brother Jimmy Matsumura was called as Stake Patriarch

Temple and Family History

Zoom meeting Tuesday November 9 at 7p.m. Link can be found in the Virtual Links of the weekly email.

  As you gather with your family this Thanksgiving season, ask them to bring that favorite salad or side dish for dinner AND a story to share or some family photos!  

This is what Elder Dale G. Renlund says about blessing of family History:

You'll find not only protection from the temptation and ills of this world, but you'll also find personal power, power to change, power to repent, power to learn, power to be sanctified, and power to turn the hearts of your family together and heal that which needs healing.

Come join us for the Temple and Family History Zoom meeting for ideas and fun tips.

   -Temple and Family History Committee

Weekly Update October 31

 Meeting Program

Opening Hymn: #72 Praise to the Lord, the Almighty

Sacrament Hymn: #172 In Humility, Our Savior

Rest Hymn: #103 Precious Savior, Dear Redeemer

Closing Hymn: #123 Oh, May My Soul Commune with Thee

Announcements

New Callings

Sister Cherokee Thomas was called as Activities Committee Chair

Brother Ben Thomas was called as a Ward Missionary

Sister Patricia Loveland was called as Ward Choir Pianist

Relief Society Announcements

We recognize and appreciate all the donations and time and effort you gave for our quilting activity! Thank you so much!

Our next Relief Society activity is November 17th @ 7:00.  We are excited to be painting with Brother Hughes!  If you have any empty 24 oz sour cream containers, please bring them to Relief Society, and we will store them to use for our activity.

Mary Ellen Strong is taking donations for any kind of plastic lid.  We have a collection box in the Relief Society room, or you can give them directly to Mary Ellen.

Tithing Settlement

As faithful members of the Church of Jesus Christ, we are asked to obey the law of tithing. The law of tithing is simply stated as one-tenth of all of our income. When faithfully practiced, the law provides us with innumerable blessings and promises. We receive both spiritual and temporal blessings. 

Malachi shares the promise of the Lord. "Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the Lord of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it. 

"And I will rebuke the devourer for your sakes, and he shall not destroy the fruits of your ground; neither shall your vine cast her fruit before the time in the field, saith the Lord of hosts" (Malachi 3:10-11).

President James E. Faust said, “One of the great blessings the people of this Church have is to meet with the bishop once each year, settle their tithing, and report that what they had paid in contributions constitutes a tithe." 

Bishop Cox will begin meeting with individuals this week to take advantage of this important declaration. Please click on the link below to schedule a time to meet with Bishop Cox.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050945A5A629AAF85-tithing

Building Cleaning

Here are the upcoming assignments for cleaning our building! Please contact Brother & Sister Evans if you cannot make it. Plan on 9 am Saturday unless told otherwise by your team leader.

November 6: Team Leader-Gordon Black. Team Members: Nathan Beaumont, Christina Belcher, Katherine Blommer.

November 13: Team Leader-Taylor Briggs. Team Members: Mark Broadhead, Monte Broadhead, Susan Brown.

Weekly Update October 24

 Leadership Message

THE HEALING POWER OF GRATITUDE

Peace, perspective and healing. Just 3 of the blessings we can enjoy if we follow President Russell M. Nelson’s prescription. 

Last year the prophet prescribed two activities to help us experience the healing power of gratitude. First, he invited us to flood social media with gratitude. Second, he asked us to pour out our heart in gratitude for the countless blessings God has given us, in daily prayer. 

The healing and blessings he promised can still be claimed. 

Showing gratitude: 

soothes our feelings.

provides us with a greater perspective on the very purpose and joy of life

helps us feel happier

helps us feel more at peace. 

prayers of gratitude can bring forth miracles.

gratitude has healing power.

If you could use these blessings in your life, I invite you to apply gratitude therapy in your life and watch for the promised blessings.

Thank you for taking the time to read this. :D

Kathryn Lyman

Meeting Program

Opening Hymn: #66 Rejoice, the Lord Is King!

Sacrament Hymn: #170 God, Our Father, Hear Us Pray

Rest Hymn: #70 Sing Praise to Him

Closing Hymn: #73 Praise the Lord with Heart and Voice

Announcements

New Callings

Stake Callings

Elder William Angilau, 2nd Branch, was released as the Stake Sunday School Second Counselor

Elder Harry Brock, 12th Ward, was called as the Stake Sunday School Second Counselor

Tithing Settlement

As faithful members of the Church of Jesus Christ, we are asked to obey the law of tithing. The law of tithing is simply stated as one-tenth of all of our income. When faithfully practiced, the law provides us with innumerable blessings and promises. We receive both spiritual and temporal blessings. 

Malachi shares the promise of the Lord. "Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the Lord of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it. 

"And I will rebuke the devourer for your sakes, and he shall not destroy the fruits of your ground; neither shall your vine cast her fruit before the time in the field, saith the Lord of hosts" (Malachi 3:10-11).

President James E. Faust said, “One of the great blessings the people of this Church have is to meet with the bishop once each year, settle their tithing, and report that what they had paid in contributions constitutes a tithe." 

Bishop Cox will begin meeting with individuals this week to take advantage of this important declaration. Please click on the link below to schedule a time to meet with Bishop Cox.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050945A5A629AAF85-tithing

Building Cleaning

Here are the upcoming assignments for cleaning our building! Please contact Brother & Sister Evans if you cannot make it. Plan on 9 am Saturday unless told otherwise by your team leader.

October 30: Team Leader-Sandra Adams. Team Members: Mandi Ammons, Ramona Ammons, Peggy Aullman, Brent Eyre.

November 6: Team Leader-Gordon Black. Team Members: Nathan Beaumont, Christina Belcher, Katherine Blommer.

Weekly Update October 17

Leadership Message

Hello Brothers and Sisters, 

This week I’ve been thinking a lot about the parable of the Prodigal Son. In this parable you have three characters: the older son, the younger son, and the father. The younger son took his inheritance and squandered it in riotous living. After he had spent all he had and found himself destitute, he returned home hoping to be hired as a worker in his father’s house. He traveled home and while “he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him.” The younger son was repentant, acknowledging his mistakes. The father frankly forgave him and ordered a celebration. The older son was upset, asking his father why there was no celebration for him. His father wisely told the elder son, “thou art ever with me, and all that I have is thine.” They were celebrating the return of the one that was lost. 

My favorite part of this parable is the compassion the father has for his lost child. He saw him while “he was yet a great way off.” The father was looking for his son, hoping he would come home. Our Father in Heaven is the same. He looks for us when we are “yet a great way off.” He waits to bless us and welcome us back into His home. All of the blessings He has are available to us, if we stay near to Him. Brothers and Sisters, I invite you this week to find a few minutes to come closer to our Heavenly Father. I promise as you do so, you will find that He will run to meet you, and will bless you. In the name of Jesus Christ, amen. -Brother Haderlie

Meeting Program

Opening Hymn: #64 On This Day of Joy and Gladness

Sacrament Hymn: #169 As Now We Take the Sacrament

Rest Hymn: #96 Dearest Children, God Is Near You

Closing Hymn: #58 Come, Ye Children of the Lord

Announcements

Trunk-or-Treat

Thank you to everyone who helped plan, execute, and participate in the Trunk-or-Treat! It was a great activity for all!

New Calling

Sister Barbara Fidler was called as Ward Choir Director

Tithing Settlement

As faithful members of the Church of Jesus Christ, we are asked to obey the law of tithing. The law of tithing is simply stated as one-tenth of all of our income. When faithfully practiced, the law provides us with innumerable blessings and promises. We receive both spiritual and temporal blessings. 

Malachi shares the promise of the Lord. "Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the Lord of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it. 

"And I will rebuke the devourer for your sakes, and he shall not destroy the fruits of your ground; neither shall your vine cast her fruit before the time in the field, saith the Lord of hosts" (Malachi 3:10-11).

President James E. Faust said, “One of the great blessings the people of this Church have is to meet with the bishop once each year, settle their tithing, and report that what they had paid in contributions constitutes a tithe." 

Bishop Cox will begin meeting with individuals this week to take advantage of this important declaration. Please click on the link below to schedule a time to meet with Bishop Cox.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050945A5A629AAF85-tithing

Relief Society 

Our October activity is on the 20th @ 7:00.  We will be making quilts for the Sudanese branch.  If you're unable to make it that evening and you have some time in the morning, bring yourself and your kids to the church at 10:00 to help set-up while the kids play!

If you have any empty 24 oz sour cream containers, please bring them to Relief Society, and we will store them to use for our November activity.

Jeffrey Craig Kuehnl passed away September 30th.  Our condolences go out to Sharlene and the family.

Building Cleaning

Here are the upcoming assignments for cleaning our building! Please contact Brother & Sister Evans if you cannot make it. Plan on 9 am Saturday unless told otherwise by your team leader.

October 23: Team Leader- Steven Watterson. Team Members: Harvey Wamsley, Jan Wheeler, Gerald Woodbury.

October 30: Team Leader-Sandra Adams. Team Members: Mandi Ammons, Ramona Ammons, Peggy Aullman, Brent Eyre.

October 10 Weekly Update

Meeting Program

Fast & Testimony Meeting

Opening Hymn: #85 How Firm a Foundation

Sacrament Hymn: #185 Reverently and Meekly Now

Closing Hymn: #137 Testimony

Announcements

Trunk or Treat

Relief Society

This Sunday, Mary Ellen Strong will be teaching "Christ is Risen; Faith in Him Will Move Mountains" by Russell M Nelson

If you have any empty 24 oz sour cream containers, please bring them to Relief Society and we will store them to use for our November activity.

Stake Self-Reliance Devotional

The Stake Self-Reliance Devotional will be held Sunday at 6 pm at the Stake Center.

Building Cleaning

Here are the upcoming assignments for cleaning our building! Please contact Brother & Sister Evans if you cannot make it. Plan on 9 am Saturday unless told otherwise by your team leader.

October 16: Team Leader- Raymond Olsen. Team Members: Jean Navarro, Chelsea Nelson, Charles Newman, Colleen Norris.

October 23: Team Leader- Steven Watterson. Team Members: Harvey Wamsley, Jan Wheeler, Gerald Woodbury.