MOUNTAIN VIEW WARD
PARADISE VALLEY ARIZONA STAKE
January 1, 2017
Bishop Taylor 602-743-4655
3601 East Shea Boulevard - Phoenix, Arizona 85028
Sacrament Meeting 9:00 am
HAPPY NEW YEAR
Just a Thought . . . .
Sacrament Meeting
We had the opportunity to listen to an update on the missionaries from our ward currently serving in the field
Elder Davis
Favorite line from Dallin's last letter:
"I do not think my mission will ever get better than this so I am trying hard to enjoy the good times and work hard. It has recently seemed like there is more work for us to do that we can get done. "
He is working hard.
"I do not think my mission will ever get better than this so I am trying hard to enjoy the good times and work hard. It has recently seemed like there is more work for us to do that we can get done. "
He is working hard.
Elder Packard
Elder Packard has recently been transferred to Geel, Belgium , with Elder Van Fleet from Payson Utah.. "This has been quite a cold week. A thick fog has settled in and this past week when we have been riding our bikes, the fog collects on our clothes and then freezes so we are covered with a layer of ice." He teaches many immigrants including African refugees. Belgium has the best chocolate in the world, and is beautiful. However, the finding pool is tough! But the work goes forward and his testimony and faith are strong.
Sister Tolosa
Since she was a little girl Faustina told us "she had come to learn about everything" and has continued this way since today. She's always been a missionary, at 8 she gave the BOM to a teacher, she faced another teacher who said God did not exist by telling him it was his opinion and testified of her beliefs.A few months before going to her mission, she talked to our bishop and asked if she could do a mini mission in the ward, in our city and the mission malaga president agreed, she lived missionary life for a week and loved it!
She has heard many sad stories from refugees from Nigeria,Syria,Pakistan, She has met people from Romania, Ecuador, France, England,Algeria, Peru, and of course italian people to whom she has great love, her great grandparents on her father's side were from Treviso, near Venice and from who she inherits her italian citizenship. Her love for others and for Her Saviour have grown immensely during her mission.
Having her serving a mission has bought about many blessings in our lives, after more than 20 years of marriage and being surrounded by children for so many years, we have enjoyed being just the two of us, there’s much more silence in our house, which is good specially when we grow older but at the same time reminds us of the absence of the loved ones. We miss her tons but we are learning through her experiences and feel proud to have a daughter serving the Lord, legally representing Him, taking His message to others, letting others have the opportunity to have eternal families as ours is. Because that’s His plan. As it says in Moses 1:39 For behold, this is my work and my glory—to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man.
With Elder and Sister Johnson from the Area Presidency whose daughter served in our ward in Alicante not long time ago.
She has heard many sad stories from refugees from Nigeria,Syria,Pakistan, She has met people from Romania, Ecuador, France, England,Algeria, Peru, and of course italian people to whom she has great love, her great grandparents on her father's side were from Treviso, near Venice and from who she inherits her italian citizenship. Her love for others and for Her Saviour have grown immensely during her mission.
Having her serving a mission has bought about many blessings in our lives, after more than 20 years of marriage and being surrounded by children for so many years, we have enjoyed being just the two of us, there’s much more silence in our house, which is good specially when we grow older but at the same time reminds us of the absence of the loved ones. We miss her tons but we are learning through her experiences and feel proud to have a daughter serving the Lord, legally representing Him, taking His message to others, letting others have the opportunity to have eternal families as ours is. Because that’s His plan. As it says in Moses 1:39 For behold, this is my work and my glory—to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man.
With Elder and Sister Johnson from the Area Presidency whose daughter served in our ward in Alicante not long time ago.
Elder Muhn
George is settling in to mission life. He hit his three month mark on Dec 20th. He enjoyed Christmas and New Years Eve! The Branch in Floriano, Brazil is extremely kind to the missionaries and helpful with the missionary work. George has opportunities on almost a weekly basis to provide service to ward members and as a part of Mormon.org community service. He loves the other missionaries he works with and lives with. His language skills continue to improve. He says it is really hot! He has not tired of eating beans and rice yet:) It looks like he will have his first baptism in January.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Thank you to everyone who participated in the Eagle Scout Project for Aaron Davis
We are now in charge of Building Cleaning - please keep an eye out for weekly assignments
Youth Planning Meeting
This Saturday at Bishop Taylors Home
All youth ages 12-18 and their leaders
are invited to join
Saturday, January 7th at 8am
Fast & Testimony meeting will be this Sunday January 8, 2017
Randolph Ranch - Arizona Training Center Assignment
***All Youth Ages 12-18 and their leaders***
will be going to serve at Randolph Ranch
this Sunday January 8 and Sunday January 22
Please meet at the church at 6:45 am
This is an amazing experience for everyone who attends. This is a home for disabled adults, Hearts will be touched and these two Sundays are promised to be filled with joy, service and love.
An experience no one wants to miss. It will be a Sunday to remember.
The youth have been assigned to go and bless the lives of these individuals, but what they will find when they leave is that they will be the ones who have truly been blessed.
January 2017 Worldwide Devotional for Young Adults
President Russell M. Nelson, President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, will be the speaker at a worldwide devotional for young adults on January 8, 2017.
Relief Society Activity Tuesday January 10th
7pm at the Church
Monthly Teachers Council
Everyone who teaches in ANY capacity should attend
Date: January 15th
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.)
Religious Freedom Conference
Saturday, January 21, 2017
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Paradise Valley Stake Center, 3601 E. Shea Blvd.
This will be a live broadcast featuring the following speakers:
Elder Dallin H. Oaks, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
Elder Von G. Keetch, General Authority Seventy
Elder Lance B. Wickman, Church General Counsel and Emeritus General Authority Seventy
All members 16 and older are invited to attend.
For information on Religious Freedom, visit www.lds.org/religious-fr
"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof;" First Amendment, The Bill of Rights
January 27 at 7pm for Parents of Youth
January 28 at 7pm for Youth
More Details to follow
WARD CHOIR PRACTICE
Choir will practice Sundays at 2:30
Choir will practice Sundays at 2:30
Thank you
to everyone who has been signing up to feed our wonderful missionaries.
Can YOU sign Up ?
- 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
(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
EXTRA - EXTRA
The Anderson Family is in Need of Your Prayers
Dick and Jill Andersons 10 month old grandson (Ashley's son) is fighting for his life at Riverton Hospital in Utah with a very severe case of RSV - a virus that attacks the respiratory system of infants. He has been hospitalized since Monday night. It is supposed to run it's course, but there hasn't been any improvement since he went in there. He is very ill and Jill & I are scared to death. Jill flew up there yesterday afternoon to help out with the other two children who are also ill, but OK at home.
His name is Andrew Vazquez - Andy. Ashley and her family are receiving great support from their ward and friends up there, but the more help they can get the better. Please include this family and sweet baby in your prayers and If you feel inclined please include them in your fast this Sunday.
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
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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VIDEO OF THE WEEK
“For that dash represents all the time
that they spent alive on earth.
And now only those who loved them
know what that little line is worth.”
that they spent alive on earth.
And now only those who loved them
know what that little line is worth.”
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