MOUNTAIN VIEW WARD
PARADISE VALLEY ARIZONA STAKE
October 16, 2016
Bishop Taylor 602-743-4655
3601 East Shea Boulevard - Phoenix, Arizona 85028
Sacrament Meeting 11:00
Just a thought . . . .
Announcements
Brett & Lindsay Larsen welcomed Baby Ayden to their family this week
October 22nd - Make & Difference Day Carnival at the Thunderbird Field
and Blood Drive
Blood Drive is at the Stake Center 7am -Noon
Preparing for the Blood Drive
It always helps us to know in advance when you are coming in to make a donation. Find out what you need to know {HERE}
1) Hydrate - Be sure to drink plenty of fluids on the day of your donation.
2) Wear Something Comfortable - Wear clothing with sleeves that can easily be rolled up above the elbow. 3)Maintain a Healthy Level of Iron in Your Diet Before Donating - If possible, include iron-rich foods in your diet, especially in the weeks before your donation. 4) Bring a List of Medications You Are Taking - We will need to know about any prescription and/or over the counter medications that may be in your system. 5)Bring an ID - Please bring either your donor card, driver's license or two other forms of identification. 6)Bring a Friend - Bring along a friend, so that you may both enjoy the benefits of giving blood. 7)Relax! - Blood donation is a simple and very safe procedure so there is nothing to worry about.
Paradise Valley Stake Make A Difference Day Carnival
for Special Needs Children (at the Thunderbird Ball Field)
Special needs children of the greater Phoenix area and their families are invited to a specially adapted carnival. Families can face unique challenges when participating in community events. Here, all abilities are celebrated. A child can enjoy their day & have fun the best way they are able to. We still need lot's of help. Contact the Mahoney's if you would like to participate
October 23rd - Children's Primary Program
CHILDREN'S PRIMARY PROGRAM
We are so very excited for our Primary Program! It is THIS week !!! Sister Lopez has done an amazing job writing and organizing this years program. xoxox
Our rehearsal schedule is as follows: (for all Primary Children and teachers)
Saturday Oct 22: 9-10:30 in the Chapel (FINAL REHEARSAL)
Saturday Oct 23: 11:00 - PRIMARY PROGRAM
October 29th - 2016 Family History Conference
sponsored by the Mesa AZ FamilySearch Library
Tempe Institute of Religion
9:00 am to 4:10 pm
Register Soon as spots are filling up fast
WARD CHOIR PRACTICES WEEKLY IN THE CHAPEL AT 3:30
ALL ARE WELCOME
Join us for a SPOOKTACULAR NIGHT of TRUNK OR TREAT
EVERYONE IS INVITED
Saturday October 29, 2016
6 - 8pm
Stake Center Parking Lot
There will be Halloweenies (hot dogs) for ALL !!!
Youth Halloween dance for ages 14 and up, starting at 8:30 pm at Stake Center
Priest & Laurel Missionary Fireside
Sunday October 30, 2016
7pm Stake Center Relief Society Room
Information for Monthly Teachers Council (All of those people in charge of Teaching a class)
(All of those people in charge of Teaching a class)
Next meeting: November 16th
2nd Hour topic: Reaching out to those to don't attend.
3rd hour topic: Invite Diligent Learning - How to reach people who are not studying on their own.
Please note those that attend third hour should go directly to the high council room instead of opening exercises to maximize discussion time.
Click here to find the LINK to all of the many church web resources and apps
To View the complete stake calendar click {HERE} and log onto LDS.org
Callings
Andrea Driggs called to be over Relief Society Activities Committee
Tracey Harrison - called to serve on the Relief Society Activities Committee
Rhegan Wallmann - called to serve on the Relief Society Activities Committee
Thank you
to everyone who has been signing up to feed our wonderful missionaries.
We have just opened up the dates for November - 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}
Click {HERE} to go to the missionary page on the blog
and keep up to date with the missionaries serving from Mountain View Ward
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
Sacrament Meeting Talks
Elder Rugg - shared how he struggled with his testimony all the way up to his freshman year at Snow College. Upon taking the challenge from his mom to read the Book of Mormon and Moroni's Promise he came to know the Book of Mormon was true which helped him to decide to serve a mission.
Take a moment to read this promise Moroni 10:4 “And when ye shall receive these things, I would exhort you that ye would ask God, the Eternal Father, in the name of Christ, if these things are not true; and if ye shall ask with a sincere heart, with real intent, having faith in Christ, he will manifest the truth of it unto you, by the power of the Holy Ghost”
Elder Proctor - shared how he had some struggles growing up and made some choices that he felt inside would keep him from being able to serve a mission. After struggling with the decision of what he should do he was able to meet with his Bishop to make things right and use the atonement before his mission. This was a cornerstone in strengthening his testimony in order to serve a full time mission.
We are so grateful that both of these wonderful missionaries where able to have these experiences in their lives so that they could come and serve in the Mountain View Ward.
Brother Josh Harrison - shared some amazing thoughts on being a member missionary. He referenced the 2016
Josh challenged each of us to Think about how we can each have more Gospel centered conversations in our lives
Musical Number by the Ward Choir
Brother John Dahl was the concluding speaker. He also spoke on missionary work and being a member missionary. John shared many inspirational stories of the Lord works through members of the church to bless the lives of others. Brother Dahl encouraged us to
find a way to follow the promptings and act upon them to share the gospel. If we will do these things - How great shall be your joy !
EXTRA - EXTRA
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 ?
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VIDEO OF THE WEEK
Wonderful Family Home Evening Outline
