Stake Baptism Fireside

Don't forget to put the Stake Baptismal Fireside on your calendar for January 13, 6 pm. 

This is for all Primary children who will be turning 8 during the 2013 year.  However, EVERYONE is invited to share this special event with them including:  Stake Presidency, Bishoprics, Primary Presidencies, Primary Teachers, Activity Day Leaders, Parents, Siblings, Friends, and more. 

Come learn what baptism and confirmation are about, listen to children who have recently been baptized bear testimony of their baptism, and receive a personal Baptism Booklet to record your special day.

The Fourth Article of Faith teachers us:  We believe that the first principles and ordinances of the gospel are:  first, faith in the Lord Jesus Christ; second, repentance; third, baptism by immersion for the remission of sins; fourth, laying on of hand for the gift of the Holy Ghost.

January Calander Events

Jan 3 - 6 pm Cub Scout Round table
            7 pm District Scout Committee
Jan 13 - McGill Ward Conference 9
               1st Ward Conference 11:00
              Stake Baptismal Fireside 6 pm
Jan 20 - Lunch Ward Coference 9
               2nd Ward Conference 1 pm
Jan 22 - Stake Primary Presidency Meeting
Jan 27 - 3rd Ward Conference 9 am
               Garrison Branch Conference 9 am

December Presidency Message

This picture is found in Gospel Teaching and Learning, the CES Handbook from the church.  As you look at this picture and contemplate your relationship to our Savior this Christmas Season; ask yourself, "Where would I be in this picture?"  How am I following my Savior Jesus Christ?  The manual then says,

"He invited them to testify, and as they did, the Spirit touched their hearts...His purpose was to help them become converted through their service to others...In every setting, He was their example and mentor.  He taught them to pray by praying with them.  He taught them to love and serve by the way He loved and served them.  He taught them how to teach His gospel by the way He taught it...This then, is your sacred calling--to teach as the Savior taught.  As you do, the youth will give place in their hearts for the seed of the gospel to be planted, to swell, and to grow."

Thank you for your service in the Lord's kingdom in His Primary organization.  Thank you for your example of the Savior's love to the children of our stake.  As you go about this wonderful month of December in which we ponder more deeply about the Savior and His love, think about your relationship and where you are following.  We thank you again for your love and devotion to the children of our stake and wish you all a Very Merry Christmas filled with the Savior's love and blessings.

December Calendar

Dec 2 - 5 pm First Presidency Christmas Fireside
Dec 5 - 7 pm  Ely Community Christmas Sing
Dec 6 - 6 pm Cub Round table
             7 pm District Scout Committee
             8 pm PPI with President Willes
Dec 25 - Merry Christmas

November question of the month

Tonight was such a wonderful leadership meeting and I am glad to have been there and felt the spirit. As we were talking about teaching our precious children throughout the stake, I was thinking about what kind of teachers we need to be. So this is the question for this month: What kind of teachers does the Lord need us to be in these latter days? And please feel free to share your thoughts as well as any questions that you'd like to see here on our blog.

Also, please make sure to send me your contact people for each ward/branch. My email address is: scrappinmama AT me DOT com.

May the Lord be with you all as your serve Him.