June 2008

Fallbrook Second Ward Newsletter

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June 2008

If you have a missionary or other spiritual moment you would like to share, we’d love to hear about it! Please email it to lowell_stephanie@yahoo.com or give to a member of the bishopric so we can share it with the ward.

From the Bishopric

“No sooner has one difficulty been settled than another has broken out. People hope for better times, but they do not come. Today no one can look at the condition of the nation with impartial eyes without being saddened at the prospects before it. Considerable anxiety is now beginning to be felt concerning the presidential election. Next November this takes place. Whom will the people choose? Much depends on their choice.”

No, these words were not spoken in recent times – but in March of 1876 by Apostle George Q. Cannon. Today we most certainly live in perilous times -- but so it was intended from the beginning of time. It was intended that life be a challenge so that we might succeed through overcoming and proving ourselves.

It is important that we shout warnings and fight to sustain God’s laws – but it is of far greater importance to fully trust in the Lord and find peace in Him. It is only with heavenly help that we will get through life’s challenges. The words of one of our hymns offers great comfort:

“Fear not, I am with thee; oh be not dismayed, For I am Thy God and will still give Thee aid. I’ll strengthen thee, help thee, and cause thee to stand, Upheld by my righteous, omnipotent hand.”

The marvelous work will forever move forward. Even while deploring the sin and horror of our generation, President Gordon B. Hinckley always remained positive. Said he in April 2004: “Perilous times? Yes. These are perilous times. But the human race has lived in peril from the time before the earth was created. Somehow, through all of the darkness, there has been a faint but beautiful light. And now with added luster it shines upon the world. It carries with it God’s plan of happiness for his children.”

[Credit for ideas expressed above given to several articles published by Meridian Magazine on May 29, 2008]

Congratulations to our graduating seniors. Many of our young men and women approach the end of their high school education. We recognize these outstanding individuals for their many accomplishments and contributions to their school, the community and the ward. All those that I have recently interviewed have expressed their intention to attend college in the fall. Nearly all of them are also graduating from early morning seminary – a feat which, in my opinion, is of equal or more value than the H.S. diploma. Seminary classes begin at 6:20 A.M. and meet every school day. To earn a certificate they must have 80% attendance or better. We wholeheartedly congratulate the following individuals for their outstanding achievements:

Amber Alkema – San Diego State U. —3 year seminary certificate

Ashley Abbott— Palomar College —1 year seminary certificate

Gary Beck **— Palomar College —4 year seminary certificate

Cody Blackburn — Palomar or San Marcos

Garrett Broadhead — U. of Devry (San Diego)

Crystal Hawkins— Palomar College —4 year seminary certificate

Matt Lutnick **— UC Riverside

Austin Moffat **— Palomar College —2 year seminary certificate

Ethan Province— Arizona State (scholarship) — 1 year seminary certificate

(** Denotes those who have thus far verbally committed to serving a mission at age 19)

Bishop Morrison

If you haven’t done so already, please be sure to get your updated email address to Bro. Craig Garrett ASAP so that we can email you updates and our ward newsletter! cgarrett58@aol.com

Primary

A lot of great things happened in Primary last month. Victoria Russell was baptized; not at the church, but in the Bishop's swimming pool. The plumbing problems at the church this last month prevented the baptism from taking place there so Victoria will have a special memory of being baptized in the Bishop's swimming pool. There were many people from the ward there to support her as well as many of her family. Her uncle from Utah baptized and confirmed her and it was a beautiful service. She is a very special little girl with a very sweet and loving disposition. I hope you all take some time to get to know her.

The girls ages 8-11 had an activity day at the church where each girl made their own stationary and wrote notes of appreciation to people of their choosing. We had a lot of fun and the girls really enjoyed it. We'll do that again this month, so look for more information to come. Birthdays this month include: Connor McDonald on June 3, Cameron Poulson on the 15 and Olivia Towers on the 21. Mark Rutherford had surgery earlier this month and Amy Rutherford had some extensive dental work done—both in the same week!

Our theme for June is about temples and how they bless us and our families. We love our teachers and those who help our primary each Sunday and especially your children. If you ever need a "pick me up", you're welcome to visit our primary and experience what we get to each Sunday with these precious children of our Heavenly Father.

Love,

The Primary

Young Men

Congratulations to Tanner Moffat; he received his black belt in Taekwando last month! Great job Tanner!

For more updates and pictures check out their blog! http://bsatroop718.blogspot.com/

Young Women

June 1- Sunday @1:00PM--Laurels invited to attend Singles Ward in Vista

June 3--7PM at church YW making gifts for Seniors graduating

June 5--HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION--6PM

June 10- 6pm-8:30pm---First Aid certification for camp--Allison Abbott

June 15th--BYC for all YW class presidency's

June 17th- 7PM--Camp certification for girls--Special guest speaker

June 21--Daddy daughter hike and picnic, 2.5 miles each way. The girls will be certified in their hiking. Please bring your completed homework, List 6 different types of plants, 3 edible and 3 poisonous plants. Be sure and call Allison Abbott for further information.

June 21st--8pm--Youth Dance in Carlsbad

June 21st--Jody Bledsoe's Birthday-HAPPY BIRTHDAY JODY

June 24th--7pm--Combined YM/YW--TBA

June 29th-- Sunday @7pm--Fireside for youth--TBA

Young Women girls camp will be July 14-18th at Buckhorn. We will be staying in the cabins and tent-cabins as we usually do, but we will be eating meals that Buckhorn provides. If you have any questions concerning camp please contact Allison Abbott or Michelle Fant. Further details will be given at a closer time of departure.

Relief Society

JUNE CALENDAR

04 WARD TEMPLE NIGHT 7:00 PM Call Sister Parry if you need a ride. Tel 728-5559

09 EMPTY NESTERS POTLUCK MON 6:15 at the home of Kyle and Christeen Denning. Please bring an item that means something to you. It can be any little or big item. Be prepared to tell us why. Please RSVP: 723-3367

18 BOOK CLUB WED. 7:00PM at the home of Mary Morrison. She will be reviewing the book The 13th Tale.

23 through July 7 TEMPLE CLOSED FOR CLEANING; reopens July 8th.

JUNE BIRTHDAYS

01 Aileen Erard

04 Rosie Beck

06 Geri Rossell

12 Jennifer Hoffman

16 Candance Graham

18 Cathryn Pieper

20 Robin Tessers

21 Jodie Bledsoe

26 Lynn Hoopes

26 Sue Zundell

Family History

The classes for "New Family Search" are going well. For those of you who have completed the course, a new feature has been added to the website. When you are in the "Pedigree with Details" window, there is a new button on the top of the row on the left side called "Summary". This window enables you to see all of the entries that have been combined or added and you can choose which one you would like to appear on your pedigree and family group records. In the past, when you combined entries, it would sometimes change the information on your records. This takes care of that frustration.

Remember, the goal is for everyone to take one of their family file cards to the temple for an Endowment on Nov. 8th. Other ordinances need to be done prior to that date. The youth are doing baptisms on April 16th. They can do more baptisms if they have family file cards to do. Contact Anne Renshaw or Dan and Kathy Lee if you need assistance.

LDS Employment Services

If you are looking for new or better employment, please contact our Ward Employment Specialist, Bro Denning at 760-723-3367, or our Stake Employment Center at 760-631-4070. Current job listings can be reviewed at www.ldsjobs.org.

Other Events/Organizations

WARD ACTIVITIES

Summer is just around the corner....school is almost out...the kids just want to get out and shout...
SUMMER IS HERE!!
Mark your calendar for our upcoming 1st annual 4th of July celebration at the Moffat's, fun starts about 2:00 PM. Come celebrate and spend the day with your ward family. There’ll be swimming, games, food, and fireworks. Barbequed hamburgers and hot dogs, drinks and watermelon will be provided. If your last name starts with A-M please bring a side dish and if your last name starts with N-Z please bring a dessert to share.
Ballroom dancing is coming up; watch the ward bulletin for dates.
This summer the stake is having a movie competition instead of road shows. Watch for details, your kids will be the stars!
MISSIONARY UPDATE

In General Conference we were reminded that the missionaries are full-time teachers, and that members are full-time finders. All of us have wonderful friends and associates where we have built solid relationships of trust, and our hope is that we can follow the Spirit as we invite them to hear more about the gospel.

The Fallbrook 2^nd Ward has a well-deserved reputation for being friendly and open to visitors. We hope that we can take advantage of upcoming ward activities and meetings to invite our friends, where they can feel the Spirit and be touched in their hearts.

The Ward Missionaries have great confidence in the teaching abilities of Elders Puett and Mosier, and stand ready to help you find referrals for them in any way.

David Heid, WML

Garry Bledsoe, 1^st Assistant

Lee Bartholomew, 2^nd Assistant

Ian Beers

From An Anonymous Blogger

Singing. Wednesday, May 21, 2008

Random ideas... Administrator 7:39 pm

I can carry a tune, kind of. Dad can sing. Dad has a great voice, and when we were dating he started singing my favorite song that was on the radio: “I have a squeaky ol’ lady, name of Cole Kin Katy, who embroiders all my jeans..” I loved that song, and I thought, “Gasp…he can SING. I’m so impressed.” I really fell in love right then. Grandpa Elmer could sing, and both my parents love to sing. I really enjoy hearing the talent on American Idol…but there is something that touches me more…and that is the person who tries to sing, and can’t. I really love that.
One Sunday I was sitting next to my very good friend, Sister _________; I just love her and I have even been her visiting teacher before, and she can’t sing. When the song was announced, she picked up that hymn book, opened to the right page and just started singing…and never did really hit a true note. I just loved it and loved her because I knew how much the church meant to her. She is a convert and joined with the support of her husband. He comes on occasion, but has no interest in being a member. I sat next to her and focused on the intent and volume of her voice and thought, “This is so touching. This means so much more than if she had a silver voice that pierced the room. This is truly sincere.”
Last Sunday Dad and I were sitting in front of the missionaries and I had another sweet experience because they can’t sing either. I know these two guys and there aren’t two more precious and eager elders anywhere. They are darling and their parents would be so proud of the hours they put in and the positive attitudes they have. They are always smiling and filled with the energy of the work. Just cute. Elder _________ was singing his heart out. It isn’t a strong voice - no vibrato or sustaining notes, yet it was pretty much on tune, but it was the sincerity that touched me. Every word he sang had meaning and I could feel that he was really happy to be there, in that pew, in our ward, on his mission.
Singing is a “Joyful noise unto the Lord,” but I just bet Heavenly Father takes a special delight in those darling people who can’t sing a note yet go ahead an let their voices be heard anyway. Here’s to the off-key singers. Bless them.

Schedule of Events

June

1 (Sunday)— Laurels invited to attend Singles Ward in Vista, 1:00 PM

4 (Wednesday)—Endowment Session, 7:00 PM

5 (Thursday)—High School Graduation, 6:00 PM

6 (Friday)—Multi-Stake Single Adult Dance, 9:00 PM (Pomerado)

7 (Saturday)—Cub Scout Day at Camp Balboa, 7:15 AM- 4:00 PM. For further information contact Martine Fronk (V9) 941-0188

8 (Sunday)— "The Chauntenettes" is a Utah based women's chorus will be performing at the Bobier Building, 7:00 p.m. Please invite your family, friends and neighbors, and join us for an evening of uplifting music!

9 (Monday)—Empty Nesters Potluck at the home of Kyle and Christeen Denning. Please RSVP: 723-3367; 6:15 PM

14 (Saturday)—Stake 5/10K Run, Walk, and Health Fair; 8:00 AM-12:00 PM; Call Brian Snyder, Stake Physical Activities Director, for details. 760-598-6654

15 (Sunday)—Father’s Day

15 (Sunday)—BYC, 12:15 PM

18 (Wednesday)—RS Book Club at the home of Mary Morrison; 7:00 PM

19 (Thursday)—Stake General Priesthood Meeting, 7:00 PM

19 (Thursday)—Young Women Camp Meeting for Camp Leaders, 7:00 PM

21 (Saturday)— Daddy daughter hike and picnic, 2.5 miles each way. The girls will be certified in their hiking. Please bring your completed homework, List 6 different types of plants, 3 edible and 3 poisonous plants. Be sure and call Allison Abbott for further information.

21 (Saturday)—Stake Youth Dance, 8:00 PM (Carlsbad)

23-July 7—San Diego Temple Closed

24 (Tuesday)—Combined YM/YW Activity

24 (Tuesday)— Stake Single Adult Meeting, 7:00-8:00 PM (Bobier)

28 (Saturday)—Stake YM/YW Volleyball; 9:00 AM-12:00 noon (Stake Center)

29 (Sunday)—Youth Fireside, 7:00 PM

The ward newsletter reporter is Stephanie Lowell. Please call with information about your auxiliaries. We would love to share in your announcements, birthdays, achievements, and fun! Contact: Stephanie Lowell at 731-0610 or lowell_stephanie@yahoo.com before the end of each month.