From our Lesson today -
Sandra Sorensen shared her favorite Christmas story today called “The Cedar Post Christmas”. It is a reminder that instead of getting caught up in the busy-ness and details of Christmas, and things that really aren’t that important, as we focus our efforts and thoughts on the Savior, our Christmas Season will be blessed. She posed the following question to us as sisters. –“What different, are you going to do this year, to invite the Savior into your home?” We invite you to ponder this question and do something to de-clutter your Christmas so you can better focus on the Savior.
We hope you are participating in the Light The World in 25 Ways in 25 Days initiative.
Light The World
To go along with this, here are a few ideas to share to enhance your efforts.
Great ideas for including kids --
link to ideas for families and individuals –
LDS Daily Ideas for Light The World
First Presidency Christmas Devotional is tonight, Sunday December 3rd at 6 p.m.
Ward Christmas Party - will be held this Friday, December 8th at 6 p.m. at the church. Sisters are being asked to bring a pie to share. If you have signed up, please remember to bring your pies baked, cooled and ready to serve. ***In conjunction with the party we will have a “giving tree” available at the party. We are asking for donations for gift cards of any type (Gas, restaurant, visa, Walmart, Maceys etc...) and any amount. Please return them to a member of the bishopric or the Relief Society Presidency by Sunday December 17th.
Live Nativity - Tuesday December 5th at 6:30 - held on the tennis courts in Paradise running every 20 minutes. Park at North Paradise church parking lot.
Stake Choirside - Sunday December 10th at 6:30 p.m. at the stake center.
Ward members, turn in short histories to Kathy Boyer, Ward Historian of events or happenings in the ward over the past year.
**Congratulations to Sam Stout and Jack Bradshaw on their Deacon ordinations.
Lesson schedule for December -
10th - Gordon B. Hinckley #23 Blessings of the Holy Temple
17th - Gordon B. Hinckley #25 Move Forward With Faith
24th - No RS --- Sacrament meeting only
Birthdays! -
December 4th - Kathy Killian
December 5th - Lindsey Richards
December 7th - Leslie Curtis and Ann Mortensen
December 8th - Loni Lofthouse
December 9th - Sandy Maxson
December UNITY newsletter (Thank you to Jodie Pulsipher!)
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***Jodie asked that I put a correction in on her Fudge recipe from last month. She forgot to add that you need to put the fudge in a pan and then into the fridge to cool after making it!!
