September 2012 Newsletter Announcements

YW News: The YW had a wonderful time at Heber Valley Camp for Girl's Camp. They did certification, a sunrise hike, got foot soaks and pedicures from our loving Sis. Gerber, gave service, performed skits showing how they can "Arise and Shine Forth", were challenged physically and strengthened spiritually in the challenge course, and were able to bear testimony. It was a great camp filled with love and friendship.

McKenzee turned 16 and is the new Laurel president. Brianna is the Mia Maid president and Andi is the Beehive president. The YW want to thank Bro. Rowe and Bro. Anderson for all their help with our shooting activity.

Ward Adult Family Home Evening (18 and older) - Please join us for a free production of Are the Meadowlarks Still Singing performed by Hale Centre Theatre on Sunday, September 9th! Play starts at 7pm - so we'll meet at the church at 6:15 to ride together. Questions? Contact Sister Greene.

The Brigham City Temple Open House is from now until Sep 15^th.  Reservations can be made by online at www.templeopenhouse.lds.org or by calling 1-855-537-2000. The temple dedication will be on Sep 23^rd at either 9am or 12 pm at the Stake Center. All other church meetings will be canceled.  Please see a member of the bishopric for a ticket/recommend.

Life got you down? Start preparing now for our upcoming General Conference, October 6^th & 7^th.  It’s always uplifting!

August 2012 Newsletter Announcements

SEEKING: Participants for Ward Adult Family Home Evenings! May be single, married, short, tall, man or woman but must be over age 18 and willing to bond with your Ward Family by doing the following; meet for 1 hour on the 2^nd Mon of every month in the RS room at 7pm.  Activities will include but not be limited to; spiritual messages, activities and treats.  Service projects, outings, competitions, cook-offs, etc... are all optional. For more info or to share ideas, call Sister Greene.

Mark your calendars for Stake Conference, August 18^th & 19^th.  Priesthood Leadership is Saturday at 4pm and the Adult Session follows at 7pm.  Sunday morning’s session is at 10am with a choir prelude at 9:30am. Come early for a great seat and enjoy the spiritual uplift from listening to the choir.

The Brigham City Temple Open House will be held Aug 18^th – Sep 15^th.  Reservations can be made by calling 1-855-537-2000 or online at www.templeopenhouse.lds.org. The temple dedication will be on Sep 23^rd and all other church meetings will be canceled that Sunday.  Please see a member of the bishopric for a ticket/recommend.

The Ward Pool Party is on Sat, August 25^th from 8-10pm at the Kearns Oquirrh Park Fitness Center pools.  This is in lieu of the annual ward campout this year.

YW News: At Youth Conference, President Nudd re-issued the 30 day Book of Mormon reading challenge.  There will be a fireside on Sun, Aug 26^th where the youth can share their increased testimonies.  Monica advanced to the Laurel class and Madi is now a Mia Maid.  Parents and YW are invited to attend the post-camp BBQ & awards ceremony on Wed, Aug 8th at 6:30pm, at the Adams' house.

Congratulations to the Hunsakers on the birth of their baby boy on July 22^nd.

January Finance Tip

Wise Stewards Finance Tip

In his April 2004 Conference talk entitled Earthly Debts, Heavenly Debts Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin outlines five key steps to financial freedom. This month we’ll look at:

· First, pay your tithing.

· Second, spend less than you earn.

· Third, learn to save.

· Fourth, honor your financial obligations.

· Fifth, teach your children to follow your example.

It’s a new year! What a great time to get a new start! As you work on your resolutions for this year, don’t leave the kids out. Share your goals with the family. You’ll be more likely to achieve them if someone else is watching. Better yet, make family goals this year. Make it a goal to save up for something fun or important and let each family member do their part to help. Little ones can save their pennies too and feel like they’ve done something very important.

Discuss tithing in family home evening and share your progress with each other every week. This is a perfect opportunity to share your testimony of the importance of tithing and the blessings received from Heavenly Father from paying it. Your example is the most important thing you can show your kids to help them develop healthy habits. This can include healthy eating and exercise, scripture reading and prayer, and yes - money habits. Being open and honest about the rewards and consequences of your money habits and developing good habits will bless your children’s lives for years to come. If you don’t have children or they’ve grown and gone, you can share goals with others around you. We can all benefit from a good example and we can all use encouragement from each other.