Church Canceled December 27, 2009!

Due to the weather, we will not be having church on Sunday, December 27, 2009. Please join us next week on January 3, 2010 at our new time, 8:30am.

A Provident Christmas

Trying to make it through the holidays without breaking your budget? Join us for an evening of Provident Living ideas and activities!

Tuesday, November 17th
7:00 - 8:00 p.m.

• Setting reasonable expectations
• Focusing on Christ
• Inexpensive gift ideas
• Decorating gift bags
• Making hot cocoa mix

If you would like to come but need a a nursery, please contact Anita Ervin for arrangements. If you don't let us know, there may not be one!

Women's Choir

Every Wednesday at 10am in the RS room.

General Relief Society Broadcast-TONIGHT!!!

Saturday, Septemer 26th
Surrey Hills building
7-9pm

In an effort to increase family time and increase the spirituality of the broadcast, there will be not be a stake social before or after the broadcast.

Enrichment- A Night at the Auction!

Thursday, September 24th
7pm (?)
Church building

A Night at the Auction! Come for a fun evening of amazing auction items up for bid-no money needed! Service items and tangible goods are now being accepted. See Anita Ervin to sign up your amazing service for auction that night!

Playgroup!

Thursday, September 24th
Hafer Park
First Playground
9-11:30am

Women's Choir

Every Wednesday at 10am in the RS room.

A Night at the Auction

We are so excited about our Service Auction Enrichment Night this coming Thursday! The point of the auction is for us to get to know one another better and grow in love and unity by serving. Sappy? Maybe. But so much fun and completely worth it!

So how will you bid on services if there's no money involved? On the night of the auction you will be given a questionnaire. It will have questions that you can mark off to earn points for the evening's activity. Some of the questions could be if you...

-Had Family Home Evening this week
-20 minutes of daily exercise
-Obeying the speed limit
-Read your scriptures this week
-Fed the missionaries in the past month
-Did something nice for someone

There will be many ways to earn points. These are just a few ideas. Answering the questionnaire and keeping track of your points will be done on the honor system.


We have some great items up for auction. Thank you to all of you who are donating your time and effort to and making this a great success. Some of the items are (but not limited to):

-Dinners
-Rides to the temple
-Babysitting
-FHE Lesson and Conference Bingo activity
-Handmade items, such as cards, tote bags, apron, and scarf
-Desserts, desserts, desserts!
-Being taken to lunch
-Homemade bread, rolls, and jams
-Sewing and voice lessons
-Help with housework and home organization
-Game and movie nights

We look forward to seeing you on Thursday! Refreshments will be served, and a nursery will be provided by the men.

Christmas Cantata Rehearsals

Begin Tuesday, October 6th

7pm

Relief Society Room

The first two rehearsals will be on Tuesday evenings, after which they will be held Saturday mornings from 8:30-10am. The Cantata will be performed Sunday, December 20th at 7pm. If you would like to perform in this multi-ward choir, please contact Flo Bailey.

Healthy Living Group Canceled!

We have canceled the Healthy Living Group for Tuesday, September 22nd and apologize for an inconvenience this may have caused.

Primary Activity- Scripture Carnival

Saturday, September 26th at the church
1-3pm

The kids are encouraged to dress up as their favorite scripture character! Don't miss out on the fun!

September's Visiting Teaching Message

Understand and Live the Gospel of Christ
Ensign, September 2009

Teach these scriptures and quotations or, if needed, another principle that will bless the sisters you visit. Bear testimony of the doctrine. Invite those you visit to share what they have felt and learned.


How Can I Better Understand and Live the Gospel?

Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin (1917–2008) of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles: "Faithful members of the Church should be like oak trees and should extend deep roots into the fertile soil of the fundamental principles of the gospel. We should understand and live by the simple, basic truths and not complicate them. Our foundations should be solid and deep-rooted so we can withstand the winds of temptation, false doctrine, adversity, and the onslaught of the adversary without being swayed or uprooted. . . .

"Spiritual nourishment is just as important as a balanced diet to keep us strong and healthy. We nourish ourselves spiritually by partaking of the sacrament weekly, reading the scriptures daily, praying daily in personal and family prayer, and performing temple work regularly. Our spiritual strengths are like batteries; they need to be charged and frequently recharged" ("Deep Roots," Ensign, Nov. 1994, 75).

Barbara Thompson, second counselor in the Relief Society general presidency: "Sisters, now more than ever, we need women to step up and be strong. We need women who declare the truth with strength, faith, and boldness. We need women to set an example of righteousness. We need women to be 'anxiously engaged in a good cause.' We need to live so that our lives bear witness that we love our Heavenly Father and the Savior Jesus Christ and that we will do what They have asked us to do" ("Now Let Us Rejoice," Liahona and Ensign, Nov. 2008, 116).

2 Nephi 31:12: "Follow me, and do the things which ye have seen me do."


How Does Understanding and Living the Gospel Bless Lives?

President Dieter F. Uchtdorf, Second Counselor in the First Presidency: "As we strive to understand, internalize, and live correct gospel principles, we will become more spiritually self-reliant. . . . I testify as an Apostle of the Lord Jesus Christ that He lives, that the gospel is true, and that it offers the answers to all personal and collective challenges the children of God have on this earth today" ("Christlike Attributes—the Wind beneath Our Wings," Liahona and Ensign, Nov. 2005, 100, 101).

Elder M. Russell Ballard of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles: "The plan of happiness is available to all of his children. If the world would embrace and live it, peace, joy, and plenty would abound on the earth. Much of the suffering we know today would be eliminated if people throughout the world would understand and live the gospel" ("Answers to Life's Questions," Ensign, May 1995, 23).

Elder Robert D. Hales of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles: "We must live the gospel in such a way that we will have the Spirit to ever be with us. If we live worthily, the Spirit will always be with us. We can then teach by the Spirit. . . . The reason we pray, study the scriptures, have good friends, and live the gospel through obedience to the commandments is so that when—not if, but when--the trials come, we are ready" ("Teaching by Faith," Liahona, Sept. 2003, 10, 14–15; Ensign, Sept. 2003, 20, 24–25).

Don't forget to do your visiting teaching!

Healthy Living

Tuesday, September 22nd
10am-11am
Amy Ashby's home

Women's Choir

Every Wednesday at 10am in the RS room.

Enrichment- A Night at the Auction!

Thursday, September 24th
7pm
Church building
**Refreshments will be served**

A Night at the Auction! Come for a fun evening of amazing auction items up for bid-no money needed! Service items and tangible goods are now being accepted. See Anita Ervin to sign up your amazing service for auction that night!

General Relief Society Broadcast

Saturday, Septemer 26th
Surrey Hills building
7-9pm

In an effort to increase family time and increase the spirituality of the broadcast, there will be not be a stake social before or after the broadcast.

Activities for 9/14-9/17

Good evening, ladies! Here's a recap of the enrichment activities going on this week. As a reminder, these activities are designed to meet the needs and desires of the sisters, but sisters are not expected to attend them all.

Monday, 9/14 - Yoga class in the gym at the church. Dress comfortably, and if you do not have a yoga mat plan on wearing sneakers or other shoes that will give you traction on the carpet. Child care will be available at the church for a nominal fee. The cost per week is $2 for the first child, $3 for 2 children to be paid when you come.

Tuesday, 9/15 - Women's Day Out at the Temple. To carpool, meet at the church at 9:15. Cars will be leaving at 9:30 sharp. Or, you can meet at the temple for the 10:20 session. Lunch following at Jason's Deli on 33rd Street between Boulevard and Broadway. You do not have to attend the temple to meet for lunch.

Wednesday 9/16 - Women's Choir at the church in the Relief Society room from 10-11am. We are practicing to meet sing at the quarterly Enrichment Night on September 24th and have just 2 practices left!

Thursday 9/17 - Playgroup, hosted by Stephanie Crandall at Hafer Park from 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. Meet at the first playground on your right.

Thursday, 9/17 - Frugal And Fabulous. We will be meeting in the Young Women's Room at the church from 7-8pm. Amy Johnson will be presenting with a focus on Frugal Food: grocery shopping, menu planning and budgeting, trimming the excess from our grocery bill, food storage, and more!

Girl's Night Out- TONIGHT!!!

Stephanie Crandall's home
8-10pm
Thursday, September 10th

Don't miss out! We hope to see you there!

Girl's Night Out

Don't miss out on a fun evening with friends!

Thursday, September 10th
8-10pm
Stephanie Crandall's home

Please join us for kid-free evening! Don't forget to bring a friend and a snack to share!

Women's Choir

Women's Choir will begin practicing again after taking August off! Practices have been moved to Wednesday mornings from 10-11:00 a.m. at the church. For more information, call Flo Bailey.

New Stake Presidency

On Sunday, August 9th, we had Stake Conference. For those that were unable to attend we now have a new Stake Presidency!!!

Stake President: Kevin Graves (Edmond 2nd Ward)
First Counselor: Paul Baclawski (OKC 1st Ward)
Second Counselor: Curtis Crane (Village Ward)

We are excited to have these great men be the new presidency and so grateful for President Jacobs, President Smith and President Morice's great service!

The Women In Our Lives

Playgroup Wednesday!

Playgroup this Wednesday will be at Whispering Heights park from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m.

This park is on the corner of Meadow Lane and Grandview Terrace. From the church, head west on 33rd Street to the light at Meadow Lane. Turn left. Follow the road and the park will be on your right.

Call Anita if you have any questions!

Frugal and

Our new interest group, Frugal and Fabulous will have their first meeting this Thursday, July 23rd at 7:00 p.m. at the church. This will be part an "introductory meeting" and part hands-on working for tracking household spending and budgeting. Please come and let us know what other things you'd like to talk about and learn.

For more information, call Brandi or Anita.

Playgroup

Playgroup will meet this Wednesday from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. at Chitwood Park.

Directions: Go west on 2nd Street to Kelly (it will turn in to W. Edmond Road). Turn right on Kelly Street, and right again on 1st Street. Park will be on the left.

PLAYGROUP!

Gossett Park in Edmond

9:30 - 11:00 a.m.

It is nicely shaded, but there are no public restroom facilities.

Women's Choir

Sisters,

We are planning to start a Women's Choir, at least for the summer, possibly a more permanent thing! We would practice weekly (during the day) for an hour, and sing in Sacrament meeting maybe once a month, and for special occasions. We'd like to get started in the next couple of weeks. If you are interested, please email Sister Bailey! Let us know your best day: Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday. Morning or afternoon? What's your 2nd best day & time? Babies & toddlers okay! If you have older kids who'd be willing to play with babies for an hour that would be awesome! Watch for an email soon regarding when will get together. We will meet at the church, probably the RS room. Looking forward to some musical fun & challenge............

Enrichment Night, June 25th!

Relief Society is having their quarterly Enrichment Night, "One Heart in the Right Place" on Thursday, June 25th at 7:00 p.m. Come join us for food, friends, and fellowship! Child care will be provided and a light dinner will be served.

Hope ya know, we had a hard time

Girl's Night Out- TONIGHT!!!

Braum's off of 15th & I-35 Frontage Rd.
8-10pm

Don't miss out on all the fun! Bring a friend!

Swim Mondays Update!

Please note that Swim Mondays at the Nuttalls
will be cancelled for June 15th and 29th
due to travel plans and visitors.

We WILL be having Swim Monday on
June 22nd from 10am - 2pm.

Playgroup at Fink Park

This coming Wednesday morning we will have a playgroup at Fink Park from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m., weather permitting.

Directions: From 2nd Street, turn south on Rankin. Then take your first left onto Park Place. Fink Park will be on your left.

Sunday, June 7, 2009 Relief Society

Opening Song: Hymn #134 I Believe in Christ

Teacher: Kelly Batt

Lesson: "A Reservoir of Living Water" A talk given at a CES Fireside in 2007 by Elder David A. Bednar of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles

The most precious commodity in the world is not gold, silver, or oil. It is water. We cannot live more than a few days without it, and it is essential to all life. In John 4:7-14 Christ meets the Samaritan woman at the well and teaches her of "living water".

The scriptures are a reservoir of living water that we can drink from regularly to replenish and sustain our spiritual growth and development. We can obtain living water from the scriptures in 3 ways:

1. Reading the scriptures from beginning to end.
2. Studying the scriptures by topic.
3. Searching for connections, patterns, and themes.

Closing Song: Hymn #301 I Am a Chilld of God

Swim Mondays!

Nuttall's home
Every Monday
10-2pm

Swim Mondays begin this coming Monday from 10:00 - 2:00 at the Nuttalls! Bring a snack to share, your own towels, sunscreen etc!

There are only a few rules: This is geared mostly for young families, however older kids and teens are welcome to come, but the little ones take priority! All swimmers must have Mom or Dad with them, there is NO lifeguard. Please, no dropoffs. Obviously, everyone is responsible for their own safety!

*A BIG THANK YOU to the Nuttall's for opening up their pool to everyone this summer!*

You can respond to this e-mail for their address.

Sunday, May 24, 2009 Relief Society

Welcome to our first "virtual Relief Society" post!

Opening Song: #60 Battle Hymn of the Republic

Teacher: Sister Jennifer Dodson

Lesson: October 2008 General Conference talk by Elder D. Todd Cristopherson called "Come to Zion" .

Elder Christopherson encouraged us to establish Zion in our homes, wards, and stakes by doing the following:

1. Become unified in one heart and one mind
2. Become, individually and collectively, a holy people
3. To care for the the poor and needy with such effectiveness that we eliminate poverty from among us

He states: "We cannot wait for until Zion comes for these things to happen - Zion will come only as they happen." (Emphasis added)

Closing Song: #338 America the Beautiful

Ward Activity!

Saturday, May 23rd
4:30pm

Please bring your favorite salad, chips or dessert to share! Hot dogs & Hamburgers are provided!

Come ready to splash in the pool, volleyball tournament, water balloon toss, or just relax and enjoy live music!

**ALL CHILDREN WHO ARE UNABLE TO SWIM MUST WEAR A LIFEJACKET!**

At the Savage's home! You can comment on this message if you need their info! See you there!

Sister's Day Out at the Temple!

Tuesday, May 12th

Meet at the church at 9:30 am to carpool or
Meet at the temple for the 10:20 am session.


Lunch following at Jason's Deli at 12'ish

Jason's Deli is located in Edmond off of 33rd between Blvd. & Broadway. You don't need to attend the temple to enjoy lunch with the ladies!

For more details you can contact Elisabeth Andersen.

Ward Cannery Date

Our next Cannery date is



Saturday May 9, 2009
1:00 PM

The following link will take you to the current order form and price sheet, or you can save the attached file.

http://www.providentliving.org/pfw/multimedia/files/pfw/pdf/120974_HomeStoragePriceSheetSpring2009_pdf.pdf

Please email your orders to Carey Jacobson by
FRIDAY, MAY 1st.

________________________________________________
**PLAN AHEAD!**
Listed below are our ward's scheduled cannery dates for 2009:

May 9, 2009
July 18, 2009
September 19, 2009
November 14, 2009

*Each of the scheduled dates is a Saturday 1:00 PM session. The session typically lasts for 3-4 hours.

Members who wish to participate should download a form, fill it out and email the filled out form to Carey Jacobson at least one week prior to the session.

The Home Storage Center doesn't allow young children to be present for safety reasons and no open-toed shoes are allowed.

"Easter Message-None were with Him"

Happy Easter!

At this Easter season of hope and renewal we testify of the glorious reality of the atonement and resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ. The empty tomb brought comforting assurance and provided the answer to the question of Job, “If a man die, shall he live again?” (Job 14:14).

Because of the Savior’s resurrection we will overcome death and become the beneficiaries of His mercy and grace. In a world of trouble and uncertainty, His peace fills our hearts and eases our minds. Jesus is in very deed “the way, the truth, and the life” (John 14:6).

We give our sure witness that Jesus is the Christ. Though He was crucified, He rose triumphant from the tomb to our everlasting blessing and benefit. To each member of the human family He stands as our Advocate, our Savior, and our Friend.

-First Presidency Easter Message

Girl's Night Out

TOMORROW!

Debbie Ballard's home

Thursday, April 9, 2009

8-10pm

Please join in on all the fun!

Don't forget to bring a friend and a snack to share!

Enrichment-TONIGHT!!!!

A Heart Like His


Enrichment at 7:00
Thursday, March 26th


Please come and enjoy a wonderful service project and embark on a exciting new experiment with the sisters in our ward!


Many have asked what is still needed for our hygiene kits, please know that you don't have to donate anything to come, we need your hands to help too!


Items still needed:
Toothpaste
Children's art supplies
Femine Hygiene Products
Travel Tissue Packs

The Blessings of the Temple

March Enricment

A Heart Like His
Thursday, March 26th
7pm


Please join us for an evening of service and sisterhood as we put together our donation for the YWCA Women's Shelter.

We will also have an inspiring lesson on making space for God's love in our lives.

Refreshments served & child class available.

**Items needed include: deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrushes, disposable razors, shaving cream, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, soap, dental floss, tissues, face cloths, wet wipes, nail clippers, Q-tips, feminine products, crayons, markers, drawing pads, travel-size games, and small/new stuffed animals**

Sister's Day Out at the Temple!

Wednesday, April 8th
10:20am

Jason's Deli for lunch @ 12:30PM
33rd & Boulevard

Meet in the church parking lot before 9:30AM when we will leave for the temple. We'll attend the 10:20 session and have lunch at Jason's Deli in Edmond. Sisters unable to attend the temple that morning are welcome to join us for lunch.

Please contact Sister Elisabeth Andersen for more details.

Single Adult Activites

Mardi Gras!

Saturday, March 21
6pm
Norman Stake Center

Food, music, dancing & games! Please bring a dessert to share! Dress is casual, costume permitted but please, no masks!

See you there!

Family History Center has moved

The Oklahoma City Family Center has moved into a new location in the Chase Park Office Complex at 4423 NW 63rd St. Suite 235.

The center will be open on Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday from 10-3 & the first and third Saturday from 10-2.

Appointments are available on Tuesday & Thursday evenings from 6:30-8:30pm by calling Donna Waddle.

*All appointments must be scheduled a minimum of 24 hours in advance*

Stake Center Closed

The Stake Center is closed until further notice for remodeling.

Mormon Tabernacle Choir in Concert!

Mormon Tabernacle Choir in concert
in Norman, Oklahoma!

Lloyd Noble Center
Saturday, June 27th
7:30pm

Tickets $17, $27, $39, $47 or $62

Telephone orders: 1-405-360-7776, 1-405-235-8288
or 1-918-587-2322
Internet orders: www.ticketmaster.com

Why We Build Temples

March Food Cannery

Saturday, March 14th

1 pm


Brother Carey Jacobson needs your order by the end of this weekend! Don't miss out! Fill out this order form & e-mail it to Brother Jacobson. You can click on this link to reach the order form.

http://providentliving.org/pfw/multimedia/files/pfw/pdf/120974_HomeStoragePriceSheetSpring2009_pdf.pdf



"Our Heavenly Father created this beautiful earth, with all its abundance, for our benefit and use. His purpose is to provide for our needs as we walk in faith and obedience. He has lovingly commanded us to “prepare every needful thing” (see D&C 109:8) so that, should adversity come, we can care for ourselves and our neighbors and support bishops as they care for others.

"We encourage members world-wide to prepare for adversity in life by having a basic supply of food and water and some money in savings.

"We ask that you be wise as you store food and water and build your savings. Do not go to extremes; it is not prudent, for example, to go into debt to establish your food storage all at once. With careful planning, you can, over time, establish a home storage supply and a financial reserve."—The First Presidency

Girl's Night Out

Don't miss out on all the fun!

Anita Ervin's home
Thursday, March 12th
8-10pm

Bring a friend and a snack to share!

Plan Ahead!
April's GNO will be April 9th at 8-10pm at Debbie Ballard's home.
May's GNO will be May 14th at 8-10pm at Braum's off of 15th & Frontage Rd.

Healthy Living Group

Healthy Living Group will meet every other Wednesday at the church!

Next meeting is

Wednesday, March 11th
7-8pm

Enrichment

Hi Sisters,

Our next Enrichment Night is scheduled for March 26th and we will be doing a service project benefiting the Womenʼs Shelter of Edmond. We will be filling bags with toiletries and other supplies to give to women and their children when they arrive at the shelter, as they often arrive with nothing. Please put your donations in the Womenʼs Shelter donation box outside the Relief Society room.

Items needed include: deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrushes, disposable razors, shaving cream, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, soap, dental floss, tissues, face cloths, wet wipes, nail clippers, Q-tips, feminine products, crayons, markers, drawing pads, travel-size games, and small/new stuffed animals

Thank you!

February's Book Club

The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova

Hosts: Turia Pope & Ingrid Thomas
Thursday, February 26th
Ingrid Thomas' home
7pm

Bring something red to eat that's worth sinking your teeth into!

Valentine's Dance

Come enjoy an evening of fun with your family and friends

Saturday, February 14th at 6:30 p.m. in the cultural hall

Dinner will be provided, along with entertainment and dancing.

What more could anyone ask for????

Don't miss the FUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thursday Fireside

Relief Society Fireside

Please join us for an evening with President Jacobson.

Thursday, Feb. 12th at 7:00 p.m.
Edmond Chapel

Refreshments will be served.

**This is GNO for this month so don't miss out!**

Healthy Living Group

Just a reminder that the Healthy Living Group will be meeting at the church tonight at 7:00. We will be meeting in the Relief Society room hallway and finding a classroom from there. See you tonight!

Happy Birthday!

A BIG Happy Birthday to all February birthdays! We hope you have a fantastic day!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR SISTERS!!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!!

Visiting Teaching

Don't forget to get your visiting teaching done!

January Book Club CANCELED!

There will be no book club for January.

February

The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova

Hosts: Turia Pope & Ingrid Thomas

Thursday, February 26th

Ingrid Thomas' home

7pm

Bring something red and worth sinking your teeth into!

Book Club Reminder

Don't forget! Book club is

Thursday, January 22nd
Janet Richard's home
7pm

The book is

Robin McGraw's "Inside My Heart"

*Read ahead! February's book is





The Historian
Elizabeth Kostova



Hosts: Turia Pope & Ingrid Thomas
February 26th
7pm

Bring something red and worth sinking your teeth into!

Visiting Teaching Message

Stand Strong and Immovable in FaithEnsign, January 2009

Teach the scriptures and quotations that meet the needs of the sisters you visit. Bear testimony of the doctrine. Invite those you teach to share what they have felt and learned.

Mosiah 5:15: "Be steadfast and immovable, always abounding in good works, that Christ, the Lord God Omnipotent, may seal you his, that you may be brought to heaven, that ye may have everlasting salvation and eternal life."

How Can I Stand Strong and Immovable in Faith?
3 Nephi 6:14: "The church was broken up in all the land save it were among a few of the Lamanites who were converted unto the true faith; and they would not depart from it, for they were firm, and steadfast, and immovable, willing with all diligence to keep the commandments of the Lord."

Julie B. Beck, Relief Society general president: "Latter-day Saint women must be strong and immovable in their faith. They can and should excel in living and sharing their testimonies of the Lord Jesus Christ and His restored gospel. We do this as we:

1. Make and keep covenants with Him.
2. Are worthy and worship in His temples.
3. Study His doctrine in the scriptures and the words of prophets.
4. Qualify for, recognize, and follow the Holy Ghost.
5. Share and defend His gospel.
6. Participate in sincere personal and family prayer.
7. Have family home evening.
8. Live principles of self-reliance and provident living.

"These are essential things which must be done before nonessential things. These are simple, indispensable practices that almost seem mundane. . . . No one can do these things for us—these are personal practices and habits that set us apart as strong and immovable for that which is correct" ("What Latter-day Saint Women Do Best: Stand Strong and Immovable," Liahona and Ensign, Nov. 2007, 109–10).

Cheryl C. Lant, Primary general president: "Our personal conversion comes as we begin to live the way the Lord wants us to live—steadfast and immovable in keeping all of the commandments, not just those that are convenient. This then becomes a process of refinement as we strive to make each day a little better than the last" ("Righteous Traditions," Liahona and Ensign, May 2008, 14).

Why Should I Be Strong and Immovable in Faith?
Elder M. Russell Ballard of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles: "Your faith and your knowledge of the restoration of the gospel will give you the strength to be faithful and true to the covenants you have made with the Lord, and to share your strengths and talents gladly to build up the kingdom of God here on the earth! Your testimony of Jesus Christ is the most important anchor that you can have to help hold you, steadfast and immovable, to principles of righteousness, regardless of the challenges and temptations that may come in the future" ("Steadfast in Christ," Ensign, Dec. 1993, 52).

Elder Richard G. Scott of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles: "You cannot today remotely imagine what that decision to be unwaveringly obedient to the Lord will allow you to accomplish in life. Your quiet, uncompromising determination to live a righteous life will couple you to inspiration and power beyond your capacity now to understand" ("Making the Right Decisions," Ensign, May 1991, 34).

Temple Trip

Sister's Day Out at the Temple

Wednesday, January 21
10:20AM session

Jason's Deli for lunch @ 12:30PM
33rd & Boulevard

Meet in the church parking lot before 9:30AM when we will leave for the temple. We'll attend the 10:20 session and have lunch at Jason's Deli in Edmond. Sisters unable to attend the temple that morning are welcome to join us for lunch.

Please contact Sister Elisabeth Andersen for more details.



Ward Temple Assignments

Endowment session (light cleaning)
7:30PM

Sign up with Brother Norman

Book Club Correction

Once again, I have made a mistake! ; )

The CORRECT date for book club is

JANUARY 22!

Sorry! If you ever notice me writing something incorrect, please let me know!
THANK YOU!

Ward Cannery Date

January 10th
1pm

New Cannery Websitec

http://www.providentliving.org/pfw/multimedia/files/pfw/pdf/120132_HSOrderForm_US_JAN_09_pdf.pdf

*Thank you Anita! : )

Healthy Lifestyle Group

Have you made a new year's resolution to be a healthier you?

The Healthy Lifestyle Group will be meeting this coming

Tuesday, Jan. 6th from 11:30-1:00
at Shelly Utsch's house.

Lunch will be potluck. Come and share ideas, workouts, recipes and maybe set a few goals. Elisabeth Anderson will be sharing a short presentation about nutrition. All are invited -- hope you can make it!

Playgroup

Okay ladies, I am at a loss here. I am not sure what to do and I would love your input. Please answer these questions for me. THANK YOU! : )

1. How often would you like playgroup? (i.e. once a week, every two weeks, once a month...)
2. Where would you like playgroup in the winter? Do you want playgrounds, someone willing to host, etc....?
3. What day of the week works best?

I am hoping to get playgroup up and running and I would love to know what everyone would like to do! : )

Girl's Night Out

Thursday, January 8th

8-10pm

Carolyn Nuttall's home

Bring a snack to share!

Book Club

Thursday, January 15th

Janet Richard's home

7pm

Robin McGraw's "Inside My Heart"

30+ Singles News

A Gathering of Israel

January 17th

6:30-9:30 pm

Regional activity celebrating our lineage, faith & friendships. Sample the food, play group games, learn Hebrew dances & make new friends!

Primary Pancake Breakfast

Saturday, January 3rd
8:30AM

Come meet your new Primary teacher!

Ward History

Contribute to our ward history!

Write a paragraph or two, send a picture, or both, and send it to Sister Andersen by January 10th.

Our Missionaries

Check out the missionary section of the ward website to keep up with our missionaries!

Click here https://secure.lds.org/units/a/missionary/1,12893,2839-1-7-89176,00.html

Important Time Change!

Don't forget! We now attend 1:30pm church!

Visiting Teaching

Don't forget to do your visiting teaching and to call your supervisor!

A new website

A new youth-oriented Web site, http://abrandnewyear.lds.org/index.html was launched January 1, with music, video, testimonies, and other features from the Brand New Year youth celebration DVD. Youth, parents, and leaders are invited to enjoy the resources on this Web site.

Happy Birthday!

A BIG Happy Birthday to all January birthdays! We hope you have a fantastic day!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR SISTERS!!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!!