Announcements 11/21/2010

Ward Christmas Party is on December 3rd from 6-8pm, dinner will be catered by Sizzler.

December 4th at 4 pm will be our Stake canning activity. Please have your form into the Stake offices, and money turned into the ward by next Sunday.

For book club this month we will be reading Christmas Jars by Jason F. Wright, it will be held on December 8th at 7:30 pm

The ward Christmas program will be on December 12, if you would like to participate in the choir they are holding practices after church.

Please be sure to sign up for tithing settlement

Have a great Thanksgiving, and be safe in your travels!

Announcements 11/14/2010

Mother's Group on Wednesday at Meagan Bunnell's Home at 11 am. Bring some of your favorite recipes to swap.

Ward Temple Night is on Thursday, there will be treats around 6 pm at the church before heading to the 7 pm session.

Stake Canning Activity will be on December 4th

Ward Christmas Party will be on December 3rd

Announcements 11/7/2010

Tonight Elder M. Russell Ballard will be speaking at a CES fireside at 6 pm.

Book Club on Wednesday at 7:30 pm at Kylie Patterson's home (370 W 400 N #1). We will be watching the movie Little Women and having a fun girls night.

Thursday November 11th from 7:30-9 pm will be a Relief Society Activity in the cultural hall. We will be talking about Healthy Eating and doing Zumba, so come in your comfy workout clothes and bring water.

Friday November 12th will be Stake Institute. Dinner will be at 6 pm and a lesson on eternal marriages will begin at 7 pm at the church building. Nursery will be provided.

Thursday November 18th is Ward Temple night. We will be attending the 7 pm session, treats will be served at the church at 6 pm.

Friday December 3rd will be the Ward Christmas Party. More information to come later.

Saturday December 4th will be a Stake Canning Activity at 4 pm. If you would like to participate you need to go to www.providentliving.org and fill out family home storage center products form. Only checks and money orders accepted. You only need to pay for the product you want. The Stake will be providing the cans and all of the canning supplies. The form needs to be handed into the stake by November 28th. Contact Shannon Stimpson if you have any questions about canning and food storage.

Sunday December 5 is the First Presidency Christmas Devotional at 6 pm.

If anyone would like to sing in a group for the ward Christmas program contact Heidi Newsome at heidi.newsome@gmail.com

Announcements 10.24.2010

-Come to the ward Halloween Party on Friday, October 29th, from 7 pm- 9 pm. Wear your costumes and bring your carved pumpkin for a pumpkin carving contest. Come enjoy dancing, treats, and a good time.

-Mother's Group this week will be on Thursday, we will be going to the pumpkin patch. If you'd like to go, meet in the parking lot of North Park at 3 pm, and we will all go over together.

-Book Club will be on November 10th at 7:30 at Kylie Patterson's home. We will be reading Little Women, and we will watch the movie and have a fun girls night.

Announcements 10.17.2010

-Mother's Group will be on Wednesday at Meagan Bunnell's home at noon. We we be making a box fort for the kids to play in.

-Ward Temple Night will be held on Thursday, October 21. We will be meeting at our church building at 6 pm for ice cream before heading to the temple to attend the 7 pm session. If you cannot make it for ice cream but would like to still attend, please be in the chapel around 6:45 pm.

-Stake Institute will be held on Friday, October 22, at our church building. Dinner will be served at 6 pm, with class beginning at 7 pm. Please RSVP to Katie Bond so she can let them know how many people to prepare dinner for.

-Our ward Halloween party will be taking place on October 29th from 7-9 pm at our building. Come in your costumes for dancing, contests, fancy drinks, and treats.

-We want to get more people out for Book Club. so for this month we will be reading Little Women by Louisa Alcott and when we meet in November we will be watching the movie and having fun treats and such. We'd love to see you there. We're tentatively planning for the second week in November.

Announcements 10/10/10

-Don't forget about the Tricks and Treats of Visiting Teaching workshops on Saturday. It will be at our church building in the Relief Society room from 10am-12pm, with lunch following.

-Mother's Group is Wednesday at Loralee Farrer's house (346 W 400 N #3) at noon. Come and have a dance party!

-The ward Halloween Party is going to be on October 29th from 7pm-9pm at the church. Come in your costume and enjoy fancy drinks, pumpkin and costume contests, prizes, pie eating contest, and dancing!

-Book Club will be on Wednesday at Megan Santos' home at 7:30pm. We will be discussing These is My Words, but feel free to come if you haven't read the book. Next month we will be reading Little Women by Louisa May Alcott

-Stake Institute will begin on October 22. Dinner will be served at 6 pm with class starting at 7 pm.

-On October 21 we will be having ward temple night. Meet at the church building at 6:15 pm for ice cream, then we will head up to the temple to make the 7 pm session.

Announcements 9.19.2010

-For next week's lesson please read Elder Packer and Sister Beck's talks from General Conference in April 2010.

-Mother's Group this week will be on Wednesday at noon at the Bean Museum. There will also be a planning meeting next Tuesday at 7 pm at Meagan Bunnell's home to talk and plan what would work best and what we'd like to do.

-The General Relief Society Broadcast will be on this Saturday, September 25. It will not be broadcast that day in our building. If you would like to watch the broadcast live you may see it at the 17th Stake Building (710 S 800 E, Orem, the northeast chapel by Costco). It begins at 6 pm, but we ask that you are there by 5:45. A rebroadcast will happen in our building on Sunday, September 26, at 6 pm.

Announcements 9.5.2010

In preparation for Stake Conference there will be a Stake Temple Trip on this Tuesday, September 7. Please be ready to go in the chapel by 6 pm.

Stake Conference will be this weekend. There will be three meetings.
-Adult Sessions on Saturday night, September 11, at 7 pm
-Leadership Session on Sunday Semptember 12, at 7 am (for those with leadership callings)
-General Session will be on Sunday September 12 at 10 am
All meetings will be held at our regular building

There will be an Elders Quorom Activity on Saturday, September 11. It will be a 5K run starting at 11 am, followed by a BBQ at noon.

Announcements 8.1.2010

Elders Quorum (and wives) Activity on Saturday at 8 pm. Come for food and an outdoor movie! At 875 N 440 W (the Driscoll and Johnson residence)

The second half of the infertility workshop will be this Wednesday, August 4 at 7 pm in the Relief Society room of our building. Husbands are welcome.

No Mother's group this week

Mark your calendar for the summer ward activity. It will be held August 28th from 11:30 to 2 pm.

Don't forget to call your sisters to set up visiting teaching for this month.

Book club is this Tuesday at Kylie Patterson's home (370 W 400 n #1) at 7:30 pm. Anyone is welcome, even if you haven't read the book feel free to come visit. The next book we are reading Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins.

Announcements 7/25/2010

Infertility Workshop Part II: August 4 at 7 pm

There will be a combined Elders Quorum activity on August 7. We will be watching a movie outside at 8 pm.

Put August 28th on your calendar for a ward activity

Book Club will be August 3rd at 7:30 pm at Kylie Patterson's home. (370 W 400 N #1) We will be discussing Fablehaven by Brandon Mull. Next month we will be reading Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins.

Heidi Icleanu could use some help with kids this week, so that she can pack for their upcoming move. So if you happen to have a couple hours and are willing to help, please give her a call.

Announcements 7/18/2010

FYI: If you were not at church this Sunday, we are now a part of the BYU 11th Stake, and our new Stake President is President Layton. We will miss our old Stake Presidency and all they did for us, but we look forward to meeting and working with new people.

For book club this month we will be reading the first book of the Fablehaven series, titled Fablehaven by Brandon Mull. The date and time are up in the air due to the Infertility Workshop. As of right now we are planning on August 4th at 8 pm, but we are not totally sure yet.

Mother's Group this week will be at North Park at 11:30 am. Bring a picnic and come play at the park.

Don't forget if you've signed up for the Stake Blood Drive that it is this Saturday. Go support the BYU 17th Stake for the last time.

Announcements 7/11/2010

2 Part Infertility Workshop
-Part 1: July 15th at 7 pm at the Stake Center. This part will cover dealing with infertility, coping with miscarriage, and will be taught be Dr. Willmore from BYU. He is willing to answer questions you may have
-Part 2: August 4 at 7 pm at the Stake Center. Part two will cover adoption tips, how-to, recommendations, etc.
Bishop Stevens has asked that all should attend. So please make every effort you can to be there.

There will be a Stake Blood Drive on July 23rd. Sign up sheets are available through the Relief Society Presidency

Mothers group will be held on Tuesday. For more information contact Meagan Bunnell

We will be reading Fablehaven by Brandon Mull for book club this month. It will be held tentatively on August 4th, at 8 pm, as to not conflict with the infertility workshop.

Announcements 7/4/2010

Book Club is Wednesday at Megan Santos's home. (423 W 500 N #9) We will be discussing The Book Thief this month, and deciding what to read next month.

Battling the Woes of Infertility and Easing te Pain of Miscarriage workshop. Thursday July 15 at 7 pm at the Stake Center. Dr. Keith Willmore, and infertility counselor at BYU will be speaking, and answering questions. Bishop Stevens would really like all of the Relief Society members to attend, so please plan on being there if possible. Part two of this workshop will happen in early August.

BYU Education Week will be August 16-20. Take advantage of this great opportunity to learn from the best.

There will be a career workshop held Saturday July 17 from 9 am until noon at the Wilkinson Center. There will be workshops, and it is open to all members of our stake.

There is a Relief Society activity on this Saturday. We will be learning about how to give and/or make inexpensive and meaningful gifts. It will be a 10 am at the Stake Center.

There is a Stake Blood Drive planned for July 23rd. They would love to see you there.

Announcements 6/6/2010

-For July's Book Club we will be reading The Book Thief by Markus Zusak. It will be held on July 7 at 7:30

-If you would be willing to be a substitute in the Nursery or Primary please contact Heidi Icleanu

-Relief Society will be combined for the summer, so take advantage and get to know the sisters from the other Relief Society

-We have new Visiting Teaching assignments for June

-Funny Girl will be playing at the Scera Outdoor Theater, if you would like to attend Camee Faulk has coupons for $3 off. Contact her for more information.

-Mother's Group will be Tuesday at 11 am. Plan on meeting at Pioneer Park (500 W and Center) to play.

Announcements

Happy Memorial Day!

Sorry I've been so behind with announcements, hopefully I'll be more on top of it.

Mother's Group is on Tuesday. Plan on meeting at the Orem Library for story time at 10 am.

Book club is on Wednesday at 7:30 pm at Kylie Patterson's home (370 W 400 N #1). Just come and hang out and tell us about your favorite book, or a book you would recommend to others.

Hope you all have a great week

Announcements 5/2/2010

Book Club will be Tuesday at Megan Santos's home at 7:30 pm. We'll be discussing 1776 by David McCullough

Mother's Group Tuesday at 11 am

Ward choir practice will be every Sunday from 1:45-2:20pm.

See the new ward blog for ward announcements: byu54thward.blogspot.com

Announcements 4/18/2010

-Good luck on finals and finishing out the semester! And for those moving, we love you and will miss you!

-Check out our new ward blog byu54thward.blogspot.com

-Ward choir practice will be every Sunday from 1:45-2:20 pm in the West Chapel

-Mother's Group will be Tuesday at 11 am. We will be doing a bring your own picnic at the North Park.

-If you have not done your visiting teaching stewardship interview, please sign up ASAP

Don't Forget...

...we have church at 2:30 tomorrow in our new building (1915 N Canyon Rd.)

Make Your Own Baby Food

Hey girls! Don't forget, tomorrow is the activity learning how to make your own baby food, and fun toddler food. It will be at 10 am at Kylie Patterson's home (370 W 400 N #1). Have a great weekend!

Book Club

Come to Book Club Tonight!

@ 7:30 pm

Kylie Patterson's home
370 W 400 N #1

Feel free to come if you haven't read the book, we'll also talk about what books you'd like to read in the upcoming months. And we'll have yummy treats!

Hope to see you there!

Next Month: 1776 by David McCullough

Happy Easter

Happy Easter! Hope you are all enjoying conference!

Simplify

"We women have a lot to learn about simplifying our lives. We have to decide what is important and then move along at a pace that is comfortable for us. We have to develop the maturity to stop trying to prove something. We have to learn to be content with what we are.

As you create a home, don't get distracted with a lot of things that have no meaning for you or your family. Don't dwell on your failures, but think about your successes. Have joy in your home. Have joy in your children. Have joy in your husband. Be grateful for the journey."

~Marjorie Pay Hinckley

Announcements 3/28/10

-Next weekend is General Conference (April 3rd & 4th). Don't forget to send your husband to Priesthood Session on Saturday evening.

-Sunday is Easter

-Due to the split in wards in our Stake, our ward will be moving back to the 2:30 pm time slot, and will be moving where we meet. We will now meet at the chapel on the North end of the Stadium parking lot (1915 N Canyon Road). This will begin on April 11, the week after General Conference.

-Mother's group will be at Meagan Bunnell's home this week at 11 am on Tuesday

-Book club will be Tuesday April 6th at 7:30 pm at Kylie Patterson's home, we will be discussing Austenland by Shannon Hale. Next month we will be reading 1776 by David McCullough. Also if you'd like to help choose books for the next few months we'll also be going over that on the 6th.

-Don't forget to get in contact with the Relief Society if you have not done your visiting teaching interviews

-We'll be learning how to make your own baby food on Saturday April 10th at 10 am at Kylie Patterson's home

-If anyone is looking for an apartment, or know someone who is, please contact Janice (818.815.8522). They have a 2 bed/1 bath available for about $500-520 from April 24th to August 20th.

Come What May and Love It

I'm sure many of you have seen this, but it is always a great reminder. Have a great day!

Announcements 3/21/2010

-Fast Sunday will be next week

-General Conference is April 3rd and 4th (Easter is the 4th as well)

-This week Mother's group will be meeting at the park (weather permitting), if it is chilly we'll meet at Meagan Bunnell's home. Tuesday at 11 am

-For book club this month we will be reading Austenland by Shannon Hale. We are planning on meeting on April 6th at 7:30 pm at Kylie Patterson's home.

-The 1st Elders Quorom is doing breakfast on Saturday at 9am at the church building

-Ward Temple day is on Saturday as well. If you would like to attend please be in the chapel by 9 am to attend the 9:20 session.

-There is a weekday activity planned for April 10th at 10 am. We will be learning how to make your own baby food (and toddler food ideas) at Kylie Patterson's home. Anyone is welcome to come. Also, feel free to bring kids if you need to, there will be plenty of toys and room to play.

Ward Activity Tonight

Don't forget about the ward party tonight. It will be at 6 pm at the ward building. There will be treasure hunts, green food, and games. Green clothing is recommended, but you won't be pinched if you don't. They do have some green treats planned but would love it if you would like to bring some treats to share as well. Hope to see you there.

Announcements 3/15/2010

St. Patricks Day Ward Party on Friday night at 6:30 pm at the church building (I think :), if not correct me), there will be a treasure hunt and food.

Mother's Group will be at Katie Tidwell's home on Tuesday at 11 am

Mother's Group & Stake Relief Society Birthday

-For Mother's Group this week we will be having a recipe exchange. Please bring some of your favorite recipes for everyone to copy and also get some great ideas. We'll be meeting at Katie Tidwell's home (451 W 500 N #20) at 11 am. Next week, March 16th, we'll meet at Asthon Jenkin's home.

-Don't' forget to attend the Stake Relief Society Birthday. It will be this Saturday, March 11th, at 7 pm. Sunday dress is appropriate, and dessert will be served. There will also be a Humanitarian Project going on throughout the day in the South Relief Society Room from noon til 6 pm. They will be tying quilts for an orphanage in Haiti. Feel free to come for a few minutes or a few hours. They'd love any help that they can get.

Did you know?

Are you looking for a good book? Did you know Provo City Library will make you your very own, personalized book list? If this is something you wanted to do go here and answer a few questions and within a week or two they will email you 3-5 different books that they think that you would enjoy. I thought that it was a pretty neat thing, so I though I'd share. :)

"The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more you learn, the more places you'll go."" -Dr. Seuss "I Can Read With My Eyes Shut"

Announcements 2/28/2010

-Stake Conference is next week:
-The Adult Session will be held on Saturday at 7pm at our church building
-Priesthood Leadership Meeting will be on Sunday morning at 7am, also at the church building
-The General Session of Stake Conference will be at 10 am at the Provo Tabernacle on the corner of University Avenue and 100 South (remember to not park in the post office parking lot, you will be towed)

-For Mother's Group this week they will be going to the Bean Museum, meet at Meagan Bunnell's home (346 W 400 N #4) at 11 am, and plan on leaving from there by 11:15.

-Book Club has been moved to Megan Santos' home (423 W 500 N #9), it will still be held at 7:30pm. Also, due to a scheduling problem we were unable to get the library set of The Screwtape Letter's, so for next month we will be reading Austenland by Shannon Hale. Hopefully we'll be able to reschedule The Screwtape Letter's for a later date.

-Don't forget to get your ecclesiastical endorsements into BYU by March 15

Announcements 2/21/2010

Ward Temple Trip will be THIS SATURDAY (February 27th), if you would like to attend please be seated in the chapel by 9 am, as we will be attending the 9:20 am session.

If you signed up for the Stake Blood Drive don't forget to attend, it is this Wednesday (February 24th)

If you need an Ecclesiastical Endorsement be sure to get it done and into BYU by March 15th

Mother's Group will be at Meagan Bunnell's home (346 W 400 N #4) this week at 11am

The Jones family is moving this Saturday at noon, and could use some help moving and possibly cleaning. Their address is 455 N 400 W #42.

Girl's Night Out! treats, games and movies at Sam Neilsen's house (455 N 400 W #43) on this Friday (February 26) at 6:30pm. It should be a good time, we'd love to see you whenever you can come! For questions call Sam at 801.319.1663

The Stake Relief Society Birthday will be on March 11 at 7 pm at the church building (dessert will be served). Sunday dress is appropriate. There will also be a Humanitarian project in the South Relief Society room the same day from noon-6pm.

Announcements 2/14/2010

We hope you all had a fabulous Valentines Day!

Ecclesiastical Endorsements are due to BYU by March 15

Mark March 11 on your calendars for the Relief Society Birthday Celebration. It will be at the Stake Center at 7 pm. It is always a good time, with very good food.

Don't forget that March 6th & 7th is Stake Conference

The Stake Blood Drive will be on February 24th, please sign up for a time to donate.

There is a Ward Temple Trip planned for February 27th. Please be seated in the chapel by 9 am for the 9:20am session.

Mother's Group will be at Meagan Bunnell's home on Tuesday at 11 am.

Please remember the Hedlund's in your prayers, as Brother Hedlund begins chemotherapy on Wednesday.

Announcements 2/7/2010

Congratulations to the Yorgason's and the Wright's who both had their babies this week.

Sister Newsome is working on compiling some information on infertility, if this is something you would like to contribute to, or would like more information about please contact Pres. LaPierre.

There will be a stake blood drive on February 24th from 2pm - 10 pm, your participation would be greatly appreciated.

A ward temple trip is planned for February 27th. Please plan to meet in the chapel at 9 am for the 9:20 am session.

Stake choir practice rehearsals are every Sunday in February in the East chapel from 7:30-8:30 pm

Mother's group is on Tuesday at 11 am at Kylie Patterson's home (370 W 400 N #1)

Book club is on Tuesday night at 7:30 pm at Kylie Patterson's home (370 W 400 N #1), we would love whoever would like to come even if you haven't read the book. Copies of next month's book The Giver by Lois Lowry will be available then.

Mark Stake Conference on your calendars. It will be March 6th and 7th.

Don't Forget ecclesiastical endorsements are due March 15th. To avoid registration delays stop by the Bishop's office after church on Sunday.

Thank you Sister Ehat for her great lesson on the proper care and wearing of the garment. The talk she referenced can be found here.

Next week's lesson will be on chapter 3, titled "Jesus Christ, Our Chosen Leader and Savior" of the Gospel Principles book. Online here you can read it, or listen to it as a mp3.

Mother's Group

Mother's group this week will be at Meagan Bunnell's home (346 W 400 N #4) at 11 o'clock. Hope to see everyone there.

Announcements 1/31/2010

Thank you for all who attended the ward temple trip. We had a great turnout.

Book club will be February 9th at 7:30 pm at Kylie Patterson's house.

Our hearts go out to the Pranger and Baker families, who lost a nephew this week. Please keep them in your prayers. A few sisters are also needed to provide nursery this week.

Brother Groo is looking for people to help out with his current movie project, if you are interested contact him at 801.356.3468. He also offers acting classes.

Last, we are trying to get a Relief Society girls night party together, either February 19th or 20th. If you have some fun ideas, or know if one day will work better than the other leave us a comment and let us know. We're thinking maybe a movie night with popcorn, painting toenails, and all that fun stuff, but we are definitely up for ideas. We need your help, to know what you would like to do.

Have a good week!

Just a Reminder...

Don't forget about the ward temple trip tomorrow, in preparation for Ward Conference on Sunday.

Please be seated in the chapel (upstairs) in the Provo Temple by 9 am, as we will be attending the 9:20 session.

Contact Heidi Icleanu for babysitting. (801.787.5594)

We hope to see you there!

Announcements 1/25/2010

-Ward Conference is next week

-In preparation for ward conference there will be a Ward Temple Trip on Saturday (1/30). Please be seated in the chapel by 9 am to attend the 9:20 am session. There will be babysitting available at the Iclaneau's home.

-Our ward is trying to put together an intramural girls basketball team

-Book club is coming up on February 9th. We are reading Sense and Sensibility, if you need a copy to read please contact Kylie Patterson (801.361.9806) and she will get one to you. Next month we will be reading The Giver by Lois Lowry.

-Mother's Group will be at Katie Tidwell's home (451 W 500 N #20), bring some of your favorite recipes to share, and copy down some great new ones there.

-Don't forget to do your visiting teaching and to report to your supervisor. The visiting teaching message can be found here.

Have a good week!