Oops! One More Thing...

In my rush to get the announcements up, I completely forgot to mention the big changes that our Relief Society has seen in the past weeks!

Our much loved Presidency has been released, and a new Presidency called.

Sheila, Pat, Teryn - thank you, thank you for your years of dedicated service in our behalf.  Your love and sincerity has been felt by us all.  We have learned much from you, and you have all blessed many lives.  Thank you for serving us and being such wonderful examples.

Welcome! - to our new Presidency!  Robyn Cherrington, Irma Blake, Whitney Williams, and Katie Ross as secretary.  Thank you for your willingness to accept the calling to serve us.  We look forward to the lessons and Spirit that you will bring into our ward and our lives.  We look so forward to getting to know you better. May you see the blessings of your service, and feel of our love and prayers for you.

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Make sure to check the previous post for announcements about upcoming activities!!!

Apologies and Announcements

Oh my goodness.  I am so sorry!  I had fallen off the blog planet there for a while.  It just seems like every time I turn around it's the start of a new month!

So.  That said, I am going to try to take a deep breath, focus, and start doing better at updating here.  I honestly want this blog to become a place where sisters of the ward can come and find out what's going on, and when it's going to happen.  Also, a place where sisters can come and find a little uplift.  I will try to be more involved in keeping things up to date.

In keeping with that, please let me know about events, needs, shout outs about unneeded items, etc!  And also feel free to comment as often as you'd like.  {{comments are a blogger's payday}}  We like to know that people are reading ;).

Alrighty then, on to the announcements:

Relief Society Meeting
Tuesday, December 7th at 6 p.m. 
Program, Dinner, and much, much visiting!  

Come get in the holiday spirit.  Dress in your party clothes (as dressy or casual as you'd like!).  I don't get a chance to dress up much {at all}, so I will be getting a little fancy  - but nothing too drastic.  Just some ruffles. ANYWAY, I digress.  Really though, come.  It will be amazing.  A wonderful way to welcome this most precious season.  {{there is no nursery provided - I am so sorry.  entreat your husbands to make every effort to be home in time for you to come. and if all else fails, try the young women.}}

aaand I guess I should announce the Ward Breakfast that is coming up on Saturday the 4th - that's THIS Saturday.  At 8 a.m.  I believe it is at our church.  The primary kids are going to be doing a little program, and I've been told by my kids that they should wear green or red. ??!!  I could be wrong.  You know how kids can be...

And, don't forget Tithing Settlement - you should have received your assigned times by now.  It is happening this Saturday and Sunday.

I think that's it.
Seriously, though, let me know you stopped by - leave a quick comment if you can!  {do I sound desperate?}

Update for Retreat

We spoke to the Harmon's Manager, and there will be NO problem with parking in their lot.

Yay!

Oh, and wear jammies or comfy clothes! It is a retreat after all. Comfort is key.

Major Change Of Plans

Due to an unexpected scheduling conflict, we are not able to use the cabin for an overnight retreat.

HOWEVER, we are still getting together!

Same night (Oct. 22), Same time, Different location and duration.

We will meet at 5 at Pat Garrett's home for a delicious dinner, some fun games, and a little pampering. Stay as late as you want!

Parking at Pat's is a little tricky. Park on the side of the road at Wyngate (be careful not to block driveways), or in the Harmon's parking lot and walk over. When leaving, we will have a golf cart to shuttle you back to your cars if you desire.

We are hoping that even though this is not an overnight retreat, that you will still feel refreshed, reconnected, and like you had a good break from real life!

In order to plan accurately for food, we need an accurate count. If you signed up in church, and will still be coming, you do not need to do anything. If you can come now that it's not overnight, YAY! Or if you can't come after all, we'll miss you, but let me know! either email me or leave a comment on this blog.

Thank You! and Looking Ahead

We had a great time at the Relief Society Meeting last night! A HUGE thank you to our "teachers"!

We will have copies of the handouts available in the binder on Sunday if you missed it.

Looking ahead, it looks like the date for our retreat will be October 22. And we will be at the Bradshaw cabin. Thanks Boyd and Kaylyn for being willing to share!

We are super excited about this activity, and hope that you will try to make arrangements with your husband, etc. so you can come!

*a reminder, check the scripture schedule on the left sidebar for the 3 in 3 challenge!

Book of Mormon Challenge & October RS Meeting (responses requested)

Sisters - if you notice on the left sidebar, there is a schedule to follow if you are doing the Book of Mormon 3x in 3 months challenge that was issued at Stake Conference.

(My kids are doing a modified version of the challenge - they are reading it 1 time in 3 months or 6 pgs per day)

We were promised some pretty amazing things if we accept this challenge - increased testimony, closer relationship with our Savior, more peace in our homes...

It isn't easy. But few things that really matter are easy.

Now, here's the part where I need some responses. We are trying to plan a retreat or late night social for the Relief Society in October. There will be a sign up going around on Sunday, but if you are not there, or don't see it, please respond here.

We need to know: 1) if you are interested, 2) if you prefer an overnight retreat or just a late Friday Night activity, 3) which date would work best, October 8 or October 22, and 4) if you know of or have access to a cabin/venue that would be available for a large(ish) group overnight. if we do a late night thing, it will be at the church.

Please leave me a comment and answer these questions so we know how to proceed with planning! Thanks!

September Activity

I just wanted to call your attention to the sidebar for details regarding our upcoming September Relief Society Meeting.

It should be a really fun night, and I hope you can attend.