Thanks for the memories......!

Dr Suess said "Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened".

Whenever you change callings there is a bit of bittersweetness that comes with the change. There is certainly a sense of relief especially with the mantle of this calling, but there are many things that I will greatly miss and have thouroughly enjoyed. I know I speak for my wonderful counselors when "we" say that we loved getting to know each of you on a personal level and especially enjoyed visiting many of you in your homes. We hope you have been able to feel of our genuine concern for you and the situations that you all face. We have felt of your love and support when we have put out a call for help, whether it was service or for meals, we always knew we could count on our "sisters" to help out when needed. We have learned so much from each of you and your examples in how you handle life situations that come your way, and gleaning from your strong testimonies. I am so thankful for my counselors and their support, they were always there, eager and willing to help in every capacity, putting their problems on the back burner, and putting on their game face to help others. I know that is it true what they say, that Visiting Teaching is truly the most important calling that we have. If we are faithful visiting teachers, we will be blessed, as we bless the lives of others. I am certainly not perfect at it, but I do know of its importance. I know that this calling was not for your benefit, but for mine, for I have truly grown and learned so many things that I would have not been able to do any other way. I found myself in some "intersting" situations, but have learned much from being there. We give our full support to the new RS Presidency and have full confidence in their abilities to lead this ward and meet the needs of our sisters. Carry on sisters of the First Ward there are great things to come with the new presidency! We love you all!!

Explosion in the Hill Family--2009

2009 was a banner year for Debbie Hill!! She and her husband Dave, welcomed 6 new grandchildren! I did say 6!! And they were all within a few months of each other.

Aren't they just so cute! They are: Aaron Cole; born to Danny and Nici on 11-04 Preston Sean; born to Sean and Ashley born 9-28, Ainsley Brie; born to Gina and Jason on 9-16, Avery Elizabeth, born to Janelle and Tyson on 9-9, Eden Aftyn; born to Dusty and Joslyn on 9-25 and Payton June; born to Jordan and Kerissa on 6-9. Not sure I got them in the right order, but close! What a great blessing for a great family!

WARD CONFERENCE

Ward Conference is coming up at the end of this month on January 31st. There are a few activities surrounding the conference that I wanted to post so everyone can make an effort to be in attendance!

Ward Temple session: Saturday, Jan 23rd, 5:00 Chapel Session, 5:30 Endowment
Ward Social: Saturday Jan 30th, 6:00, Foothill Bldg, Dinner and program
Conference: Sunday Jan 31, 11:30

The theme this year is: Doctrine & Covenants 18:14-16

I know as you prepare yourself for a spiritual feast, that is what you will recieve. Ponder on this scripture for the next couple of weeks that you may be prepared to listen to our leaders counsel and be spiritually fed!

Relief Society/Priesthood lessons 2010

Gospel Essentials Manual

Jan 24 President Eyering--Our perfect example
Jan 31 Ward Conference-Theme: Doctrine & Covenants 18: 14-16
Feb 07 Presidency Message
Feb 14 Chapter 3
Feb 21 Chapter 4
Feb 28 Elder Bednar-More Diligent and Concerned at Home
Mar 07 Presidency Message
Mar 14 Chapter 5
Mar 21 Chapter 6
Mar 28 Elder Scott-To acquire spiritual guidance
Apr 04 General Conference
Apr 11 Chapter 7
Apr 18 Chapter 8
Apr 25 Bishop Burton-Let virtue garnish your thoughts
May 02 Presidency Message
May 09 Chapter 9
May 16 Chapter 10
May 23 Assigned by the Stake President
May 30 Bishop's instruction
June 13 Chapter 11
June 20 Chapter 12
June 27 Assigned by the Stake President
Jul 04 Presidency Message
Jul 11 Chapter 13
Jul 18 Chapter 14
Jul 25 Assigned by the Stake President
Aug 01 Presidency Message
Aug 08 Chapter 15
Aug 15 Chapter 16
Aug 22 Assigned by the Stake President
Aug 29 Bishop's Instruction
Sept 05 Presidency Message
Sept 12 Chapter 17
Sept 19 Chapter 18
Sept 26 Assigned by the Stake President
Oct 03 General Conference
Oct 10 Chapter 19
Oct 17 Chapter 20
Oct 24 Assigned by the Stake President
Oct 31 Bishop's Instruction
Nov 07 Presidency Message
Nov 14 Chapter 21
Nov 21 Stake Conference
Nov 28 Assigned by the Stake President
Dec 05 Presidency Message
Dec 12 Chapter 23
Dec 19 Chapter 24
Dec 26 Assigned by the Stake President

Gospel Doctrine Lesson Schedule-Old Testament

Jan 3 Lesson 1: This is My Work and My Glory
Jan 10 Lesson 2: Thou Wast Chosen Before Thou Wast Born
Jan 17 Stake Conference
Jan 24 Lesson 3: The Creation
Jan 31 Ward Conference
Feb 7 Lesson 4: Because of My Transgression My Eyes Are Opened
Feb 14 Lesson 5: If Thou Doest Well, Thou Shalt Be Accepted
Feb 21 Lesson 6: Noah...Prepared an Ark to the Saving of His House
Feb 28 Lesson 7: The Abrahamic Covenante
Mar 7 Lesson 8: Living Rightesously in a Wicked World
Mar 14 Lesson 9: God Will Privide Himself a Lamb
Mar 21 Lesson 10: Birthright Blessings: Marriage in the Covenant
Mar 28 Lesson 11: How Can I do thie Great Wickeness?
Apr 4 General Conference
Apr 11 Lesson 12: Fruitful in the Land of my affliction
Apr 18 Lesson 13: Bondage, Passover, and Exodus
Apr 25 Lesson 14: Ye Shall be a Peculiar Treasure unto Me
May 2 Lesson 15: Look to God and Live
May 9 Lesson 16: I Cannot Go Beyond the Word of the Lord
May 16 Lesson 17: Beward Lest Thou Forget
May 23 Lesson 18: Be STrong and of a Good Courage
May 30 Lesson 19: The Reign of the Judges
June 6 Lesson 20: All the City....Doth KNow tThat Thou art a Virtuous Woman
June 13 Lesson 21: God Will Honor Those Who Honor Him
Oct 3 General Conference
Nov 21 Stake Conference

Winter Wonderland!

We had so much fun at our Winter Wonderland! We hope you enjoyed the evening as much as we did! We ate yummy Chicken alfredo, with Ceasars salad, and Pat and Oscar's breadsticks! We then enjoyed a wonderful program put together by Gaea Vaughan where we were taken back to our childhood memories of frolicking in the snow. We watched the video "The Snowman", and poetry was recited by Alaina Jensen and Kay Rush. Beautiful music was provided by Judi Poll, Debbie Norton, Leigh Stone, and Rachel Luz. Great memories and a fun time was had by all who were able to attend. If you couldn't make it, enjoy the pictures and know you were missed!

Thank you to all who helped with the evening! Including a few husbands who got roped into decorating some trees and packing a lot of things in and out of the building!