Announcements April 24-30

Here are a couple of items that need your attention right away! The rest of the announcements will be at the end of this email.


· We still need two people from our ward to fulfill our Wet-pack assignment at the Mesa Cannery THIS FRIDAY, April 29th from 1-5:30pm sharp. Please contact Lance Mecham at 623.842.0936 if you can help out.

· Orders for plastic water barrels and buckets are due to Tawnya Mecham by this Sunday, May 1st . Prices go up after May 1st so don’t miss out on this opportunity. The orders should be placed via email and you can mail or drop off the check to her.

 And for those of you who weren’t at church Sunday, we have a new bishopric – Bishop Griffith, Brother Lloyd, and Brother McMurdie. Our prayers are with you and your families (wives specifically).

Many, many thanks to the previous bishopric and their families (wives specifically) for umpteen hours of selfless, dedicated service!

This Week’s Reading Schedule Week of April 25-May 1Gospel Doctrine: Lesson 15: “I Am the Light of the World” John 7-8What did Jesus instruct the people to do to gain a testimony of his teachings? (See John 7:17.) How can you apply this instruction in your life?

What does it mean that Jesus is the light of the world? (See the scripture chain in this section.) How can you help others see the light that Christ offers? (See Matthew 5:16; 28:18–20; Philippians 2:14–15.)

What did Jesus promise to those who would continue to follow him? (See John 8:31–32.) What does truth free us from? (See John 8:33–34.) How does committing sin place us in bondage? (See Alma 12:11; 34:35.) How has knowing the truth made you free?

Suggestion for Family Discussion

Turn off the lights in the room, and close the curtains or blinds. Ask a family member to do a simple task requiring sight, such as reading a scripture or describing a picture. Then turn on the lights, open the curtains or blinds, and ask the family member to do the task again. Discuss why it is easier to do the task with the light on. Read John 8:12, and ask family members to discuss ways that Jesus Christ is the light of the world.

Scripture Chain: Jesus Christ—“The Light of the World”

John 8:12; Psalm 27:1; Isaiah 2:5; Alma 38:9; 3 Nephi 15:9; D&C 88:6–13

Relief Society: Presidency Topic

General Conference Talks: “ Steadfast and Immovable” by Silvia H. Alfred & “And of Some Have Compassion, Making a Difference” by Barbara Thompson

Book of Mormon Reading: 2Nephi 28-30

Announcements


* Church Cleaning Sign-up

The sign-up sheet is now centrally located by the Bishop’s office.

Please sign up your family – it’s a great service opportunity!



* April 28th, Thurs – Camp Kick-Off

7:00 pm at the Stake Center

For YW and their parents



* April 29th, Fri – Preparedness Class

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm COUPONS at the Happy Valley Bldg

Remember, Friday night preparedness classes are “Date Night” classes. Have dinner with your date, come to class and have dessert on us!



* April 30th, Sat – Stake Blood Drive

Happy Valley Bldg



* April 30th, Sat – Trek Fitness Challenge

8:00 am at the Weathersby Ranch



* May 1st, Sun – Fast Sunday



* May 1st, Sun – Stake Cottage Meeting

7:00 pm – 8:00 pm at President & Sister Weathersby’s home

Bring your friends, investigators and returning members of the church



* May 5th, Thurs – Bread Making Class

7:00 pm – 8:30 pm at Scottee Barry’s home

Please email Scottee at brianvbarry@hotmail.com to reserve a spot. This is a free class (usually a $15 charge) that Scottee has arranged for us.



* May 6th, Fri – Preparedness Class

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm CANNING at the Happy Valley Bldg

Remember, Friday night preparedness classes are “Date Night” classes. Have dinner with your date, come to class and have dessert on us!



* May 8th, Sun – MOTHERS DAY

April 30th, Sat – High Priest Group Social

6:00 pm at the Stake Center Pavilion



* May 7th, Sat – Ward Adult Luau

5:00 pm at the Stake Center Pavilion



* Ongoing – Humanitarian Aid Projects

Signs and baskets on display in the RS room.


* All American Pressure Cookers/Canners

The All American Pressure Cooker Model 921 is on sale through Amazon.com for $199 – free shipping.


* Next Year – Order Now - Feb 10th-11th, 2012 – Mormon Tabernacle Choir Performance

US Airways Center

Contact Courtney Koshar at dkoshar@yahoo.com

 
*May 13th & 14th, Fri-Sat – Fathers &; Sons Campout