MOUNTAIN VIEW WARD
PARADISE VALLEY ARIZONA STAKE
December 18, 2016
Bishop Taylor 602-743-4655
3601 East Shea Boulevard - Phoenix, Arizona 85028
Sacrament Meeting 11:00
Just a Thought . . . .
Sacrament Meeting
Will Taylor - Spoke on modern day prophets and the love that our Heavenly Father has for us by providing modern day Prophets to lead and guide us.
Musical Number by Laura Packard, Shelley, Linda and Cordell Esplin
Elder Proctor - Shared his testimony of Joseph Smith
1) He was an imperfect man
2) He was a true example of acting on faith
3) He truly was a Prophet of God
Shawn Dugan - shared his testimony of the Prophet Joseph Smith and how grateful he is to have been raised in the church and to always had a clear direction on how to live his life in a manner that would bring him true happiness because of the restoration of the Gospel. All because of the faith of a young boy who had the faith to ask God.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Aaron Davis was ordained a Priest in the Aaronic Priesthood
See below for info on Aaron's Eagle Scout Project
Mesa Temple Christmas Lights
Thank you to everyone who contributed their time and talents putting together the most wonderful Christmas Party. We are truly blessed to be part of such a wonderful ward family
Monthly Teachers Council
Everyone who teaches in ANY capacity should attend
Date: January
Second Hour Lesson Preparation/Way to Teach.
Third Hour Lesson Teach by the Spirit
(Please note those that attend third hour should go directly to the high council room instead of opening exercises to maximize discussion time.)
WARD CHOIR PRACTICE SATURDAY MORNING AT 8 AM to PREPARE FOR CHRISTMAS DAY
Mountain View Ward Christmas Project
Thank you to all who contributed
As a ward we were able to truly bless the lives of 8 Refugee Families
Thank you
to everyone who has been signing up to feed our wonderful missionaries.
We have just opened up the dates for DECEMBER - Can YOU sign Up ?
We need someone to sign up for THIS Friday
Let's make sure these Elders are well taken care of this Holiday Season
- PLEASE take a moment and sign up
Please help our Elders serving in the Mountain View Ward feel welcome by introducing yourself. They would also enjoy any teaching opportunities you have. Invite them into your homes and allow them to share a message and enjoy the spirit that they bring.
Our ward is responsible for feeding the elders on the ODD days of the month.
Please sign up to feed the missionaries !!!!
click on this link {Mountain View Ward Missionary Dinner}
We love these missionaries and the service they give to our ward
(Thanks for the picture Jill Brimhall - if you take pictures of our missionaries email or text them to Kristan Paolacci to post on the missionary page of the Mountain View Ward Blog)
Click {HERE} to go to the missionary page on the blog
and keep up to date with the missionaries serving from Mountain View Ward
Jackson Gardner reported to the Navy on Monday November 14, 2016
REMEMBER OUR MISSIONARIES
AND SERVICEMEN
THIS HOLIDAY SEASON.
CLICK {HERE} to get their mailing address
when you are sending Christmas cards
be sure to include them
EXTRA - EXTRA
At the request of the U.S. Presidential Inauguration Committee, the Mormon Tabernacle Choir has accepted an invitation to sing at the swearing-in ceremony during the presidential inauguration at the Capitol next month in Washington, D.C. click {HERE} to read the details
Watch it {HERE} and Read all the Talk Summaries {HERE}
Now we can take the time to study and review the messages that were shared
Church Encourages “Small and Simple Acts”
“Serve anyone you want, any way you want”
Christmas reminds us that Jesus Christ is the
“Light of the World” (John 8:12).
He also has taught us that “Ye are the light of the world,” (Matthew 5:14).
Christmas reminds us that Jesus Christ is the
“Light of the World” (John 8:12).
He also has taught us that “Ye are the light of the world,” (Matthew 5:14).
This Christmas, Mormon.org has invited us to commit to do the things that Jesus Christ did as He served others on this earth and by so doing, we will
#LIGHTtheWORLD
Each day leading up to Christmas
Each day leading up to Christmas
Go to Mormon.org
to find a different Christ-like behavior and suggestions of how we can emulate His perfect example each day.
to find a different Christ-like behavior and suggestions of how we can emulate His perfect example each day.
There are 25 different behaviors,
each one being assigned a day.
You can watch daily videos about each behavior at Mormon.org.
Imagine how we can grow more like the Savior
during this Christmas season and
each one being assigned a day.
You can watch daily videos about each behavior at Mormon.org.
Imagine how we can grow more like the Savior
during this Christmas season and
#LIGHTtheWORLD
as we seek to be like Him each day in December.
LIGHTtheWORLD
“Serve anyone you want, any way you want”
25 ways over 25 days
Thank you to all who have been placing your donations in the DI POD.
The DI Pod is at the Stake Center Parking Lot permanently. Please help us support the DI by dropping off your donations here. #8738
Time to clean out those closets.
Do you have news to share with the ward ?
email Kristan at paolaccikristan@gmail.om and she will add it to the newsletter
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