Open house for Rachel Cochell and Daniel Shaw

We are pleased to announce the marriage of our daugther Rachel to Daniel Shaw. They were married in the SL Temple on Jan 8th. It has come to our attention that some people have not received their invite in the mail for the Texas Open House.
Saturday January 23rd, 2010
Cochell Residence 180 Whistling Duck Lane, Double Oak TX 75077

We would love to have anyone who would like to attend. Thank you!

Karen Cochell
480-688-2361
karenelaines@hotmail.com

Church Canceled tomorrow Jan. 10th

Sisters,
Please read the following letter-

A sprinkler pipe burst in the Church building this afternoon and flooded the building. There will be no meetings in the building tomorrow, Jan. 10. We are encouraged to choose another ward to attend if possible. Meeting times for other wards in our stake can be found on the Stake and Ward websites found under the heading "About the Church" on lds.org . Home teachers and visiting teachers will be calling you with info and up dates as needed. Thanks to all thoses who responded to the request for help and equipment. Professionals have now been called in to work on clean up. Please contact your home teaching families and let them know.
Thank you,
President Stubbart

Items Needed,

I am looking to borrow a crib or twin bed for when the baby comes or to trade our queen size bed for a smaller one, so that we can fit all our kids in the rooms we have upstairs. If you have either item please contact me at cherisealva5@yahoo.com
Thank you!
Cherise Alva

Special Christmas Elf

Last Christmas I had a secret Elf that left me food storage and awesome poems for the `12 Days of Christmas’. This year I had one big package for all 12 days with an incredible poem about food storage and me traveling. Anyway, I want to say a humble thanks to whoever has blessed me with these gifts. I literally fell to my knees in prayer and gratitude when I opened the package. I love this church, our ward and this/these individual(s) even though the identity remains a secret!

Thanks,
Jonesy

Huge Thank you & Congrats!

I was sick on Sunday and found out thru the grapevine that major changes happened on Sunday. I personally would like to give a Huge thank you to all the wonderful women that served in Relief Society Pres. & the Young Women's Pres. Your time, service & dedication was noticed & appreciated! We thank you for all of your hard work!

We also look forward to a new chapter in Relief Society & YW's with all new Presidency. We appreciate your willingness to serve in your new callings. Thank you! We love each of you and support you!

Brenda C.

P.s. Side note, kind of funny- Husband (THe one that looks an awful lot like Mike Coon) comes home and tells me all about the changes. When I asked the names of the new people that were called (especially wondering who the new Pres. is) he said, 'Oh I don't know.' Gotta love a man for olny sharing half of the story! I found out who was called by asking my wonderful sis in law Andrea. I'm glad Andrea is always on the ball & remembers EVERYTHING! =)

Need Your Ideas

Hello Sisters!
We want this blog to be beneficial and to be fun for all of the sisters to read & enjoy. If you have any ideas/comments on things you would like to see on the blog. We would love to hear it! Feel free to post your comments on the blog or email at brenb_21@hotmail.com

For Example: A weekly post on discounts at stores (Will need sisters input on discounts out there.)

Thank you!

Jan. Birthdays

Jan 1 Vicki Stump
3rd Shelly Ewell (moved but missed)
4th Amy Mason
5th Cynthia Geis
10th Cynthia White
10th Debra Shinedling
10th Leslie Ann Wallace
11th Susan Argyle
13th Monica Mcgovern
13th Kim Griffiths
14th Joan Sanders Jackson
20th Jennifer Jensen
20th Carolyn Stacy
20th Mickey Ryoo
21st Donna Gallienne
25th Emily Green

Merry Christmas!

I hope everyone has a WONDERFUL and WHITE Christmas! Be safe! Love, RS

Ward Upcoming Activities

-YW/YM: Thurs Dec. 31 9:00pm - dance @ Lewisville Bldg (Ages 14-18)
-Primary: Sat Jan. 2, 9:00am - Meet your Teacher Activity
-2010: Beginning on Jan 3 (Fast Sunday) - Lake Cities 2nd will meet from 1:00-4:00pm
-Primary: Sun. Jan. 10, 6:00pm - Baptism Preview for children turning 8 in 2010 & their parents
-Relief Society: Jan 12, 7:00pm Then NEW date will be the Second THURSDAY of each month! More information to come!
-YW/YM: Youth Conference Jan. 15-17 ages 14-18

Lesson 47: Praise To The Man

Sister Spear taught the last lesson in the Joseph Smith manual we have been learning & reading from all year. Can you believe the year is almost over?
This chapter was filled with testimony after testimony of propehts expressing their deepest thoughts & love for Joseph Smith. "The Prophet Joseph Smith, was called of God, by the voice of God Himself, to open up the dispensation of the Gospel to the world for the last time.." (Joseph F. Smith). If you were not in Relief Society or even if you were there. Please take a few min. to read & ponder the testimonies shared in this chapter. I also encourage each of you to read the Suggestions for Study & Teaching. I personally have found it beneficial & has strengthened my testimony!
Thank you to all of the Sisters that bore their testimony in Relief Society & the sweet spirit that was felt in the room.