July 2008

Fallbrook Second Ward Newsletter

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July 2008

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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

Preserving Traditional Marriage (submitted by Bishop Morrison)

Below is a letter from the First Presidency regarding the upcoming vote on November 4, 2008, on a proposed amendment to the California Sate constitution that would restore the March 2000 definition of marriage that was approved by the voters.

Dear Brethren and Sisters:

Preserving Traditional Marriage and Strengthening Families

In March 2000 California voters overwhelmingly approved a state law providing that “Only marriage between a man and a woman is valid or recognized in California.” The California Supreme Court recently reversed this vote of the people. On November 4, 2008, Californians will vote on a proposed amendment to the California state constitution that will now restore the March 2000 definition of marriage approved by the voters/

The Church’s teachings and position on this moral issue are unequivocal. Marriage between a man and a woman is ordained of God, and the formation of families is central to the Creator’s plan for His children. Children are entitled to be born within this bond of marriage.

A broad-based coalition of churches and other organizations placed the proposed amendment on the ballot. The Church will participate with this coalition in seeking its passage. Local Church leaders will provide information about how you may become involved in this important cause.

We ask that you do all you can to support the proposed constitutional amendment by donating of your means and time to assure that marriage in California is legally defined as being between a man and a woman. Our best efforts are required to preserve the sacred institution of marriage.

Sincerely yours,

The First Presidency

It should be noted that we have been asked to donate "of our means and time" on this issue. I have not, as yet, received additional information regarding how we might best accomplish that. President Hatch attended a video conference (with all Stake Presidents in California) on Sunday, June 29, that addressed the role of the Church and involvement of members in successfully bringing about the passage of the marriage amendment. I will provide further information as it is received on how we can support this effort, as directed by the Brethren.

A web site that I have found helpful is www.ProtectMarriage.com. This is a growing, broad-based coalition of organizations, churches, and individuals who believe that marriage’s foremost purpose is the raising of healthy children in a family with a mother and a father. It provides information on: why an amendment is needed, the wording of the initiative, how to help, FAQ, news, and endorsements (as of June 28, the Church was not listed as an endorser for unknown reasons). Similar information can be found through the American Family Association (www.afa.net) and Liberty Counsel (www.libertyaction.org).

Primary

For details of upcoming Primary events, speak to the presidency!

Young Men

We have many of our young men attending Beaver High Adventure Camp from Monday, July 14, till Saturday, July 19. They will be accompanied by Brothers Abbott, Moffat, and Wood who are very graciously giving a week of their time in support of this program.

The following week the scouts of Troop 718 will be attending summer Boy Scout Camp at Lost Valley July 21st to 26th working merit badges and having a great time. We will also be preparing for the Rifle Shooting merit badge with a campout 11-12 July. Be prepared to leave by 0530 on 21 July for camp!!!!

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

Young Women

July 1- Practice for Stake Play

July 7—Happy Birthday Diane Ahrend

July 8-- Practice for Stake Play & Camp Preparation

July 14-18—Young Women’s Camp!

July 20—BYC for all YW class presidencies

July 20—Multi Stake Fireside (Poway)

July 22 –No Young Women’s

July 23—Happy Birthday Cody Alkema

July 26—EFY & Multi-Stake youth dance; 3:00 PM

July 29—Happy Birthday Starr

July 29—Swimming Party

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

July Calendar

08 TEMPLE REOPENS NO WARD TEMPLE NIGHT IN JULY.

14 EMPTY NESTERS MON. 6:15 pm Potluck at home of Bishop and Linda Morrison Program: Program: Provided by Bishop Morrison on an academic survey of comparative religious believes and practices.

16 BOOK CLUB WED. 7:00 Mary Kay Tanner’s home. Book: Gaudy Night by Dorothy L. Sayers. Lynette Wood will review the book. This book was copywrited in the '30's so best found in the library or online in "used books". We have such a good time and encourage anyone to join us even if you haven't read the book!

July Birthdays

2 Shirley Ruth Parry
2 Ellen Garrett
2 Kathy Norcutt
6 Phyllis Cacopardo
7 Diana Ahrend
8 Patty Justice
10 Linda Morrison
14 Betty Kolb
15 Karen Tavano
21 Cody Alkema
23 Mary Tavano
29 Amanda Miller
29 Joanne Leavitt

Special Birthday Note: Mary Tavano turns 92!

She was a true New Yorker until she and her husband decided to move to California. They drove here, hated it, and drove back. The worst part was driving over the mountains because she hated heights. She raised three children (Bob the only boy), has 7 grand children, and 5 great-grandchildren. She is a joy in our Ward!

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/News

Ward Activities

Summer is here, and the kids all cheer, “No school! No school! Let’s have some fun out in the sun!!” Don't miss out on our 1st annual 4th of July celebration at the Moffat’s. Games, food, prizes, swimming and I think Uncle Sam is going to stop by and say Hi! We'll see you about 2:00. The games will start about 3:00, a program at 4:00 and let’s eat at 5:00. Stay and watch the fireworks from the Grand Tradition from your back yard seat.
Don't miss out on all the fun. See you there!!

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

Other News

Jovanna Flor was instrumental in introducing her boyfriend Kyle Hicks into the gospel. They met right after they both graduated from boot camp at Lackland. They were assigned same technical schools right around the San Antonio area. During school, Jovanna began attending church and eventually started going to the singles ward. Her then friend Kyle started showing interest in the church and yesterday 6/8/2008 was baptized a member. They have made many friends. The support and sincere love that the membership has shown to Jovanna and Kyle has been of enormous importance for the success in the conversion and fellowship of Kyle. According to Jovanna, Kyle comes from an intellectually-oriented family; one of his brothers is a theologian. There is so much that I wish to talk about with him.

Jovanna and Kyle will be visiting us for the 4th of July weekend!

Regards: Galo Flor

Congratulations to Gary Beck, he won a prize in welding at the fair!

Congratulations to Crystal Hawkins, she has been awarded the “Director’s Choice for Leadership in Music!”

Great news! Jamie McClellan has decided to serve a mission and Emily Olson is going to Spain!

Remember the California “hands-free” cell phone law begins July 1^st! –Thank you Sis. Thompson

California cellphone law may be more costly than the $20 fine

If there's a fatal car accident, a violator of the hand-held ban could face a felony charge, some experts say.

(As reported by Ralph Vartabedian, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer on June 19, 2008)

If there's a fatal car accident, a violator of the hand-held ban could face a felony charge.

The threat of a $20 fine may not sway every California driver from using a hand-held cellphone when a state ban takes effect July 1, but a motorist who ignores the law and causes an accident could face huge civil judgments or even jail if fatalities result.

A cellphone violation during a fatal car accident may not be enough to bring a felony charge, but it could trigger a misdemeanor manslaughter charge. Conviction on those charges can carry up to a year in jail for each death.


In the past, a plaintiff had to prove that the use of a cellphone by a driver who caused an accident was negligent behavior. With the new ban, a judge can instruct a jury that it must find defendants negligent if they used a hand-held cellphone.

To read the whole article go to: http://www.latimes.com/news/printedition/front/la-hy-cellphones19-2008jun19,0,4041585,full.story

For COX Cable Subscribers

Dear All,

With the advent of all digital TV in early 2009 the San Diego Public Affairs council has negotiated a “deal” with COX Communications for the LDS audience to obtain a free self installation kit including a digital receiver (cable box) which will save members $55.00 over the cost of professional installation. This self installation kit will assist members in the inevitable transitioning over to digital programming. In addition, we hope all members will Subscribe to the Faith and Values channel, which includes BYU TV and General Conference without the 2 hour delay, for only $3.00/ month. To encourage this the San Diego Public Affairs Council has negotiated a Free BYU TV Preview Week from July 21 – July 27^th to be aired on channel 435 on COX Digital Cable. BYU TV will be generating informational postcards which will be distributed throughout the stakes in the near future. Members will need digital cable to access this free preview.

This offer does not circumvent the traditional and ordinary costs of monthly a digital cable subscription. Here are the current basic charges depending on what COX customers currently have in their homes.

• If a customer currently has only Cox Standard Service, without Cox Digital Cable, the upgrade to Cox Digital Cable with the Faith & Values Package is only $9.00 per month extra.
• There is also a monthly Digital Cable receiver rental charge of $5.25 per month.
• If a customer currently has Cox Digital Cable, they can subscribe to the Faith & Values Package for an additional $3.00 per month.

The offer for the free digital installation kit is good only from July 1 – August 15^th.

Schedule of Events

July

23-July 7—San Diego Temple Closed

4 (Friday)—Fourth of July Party and Barbecue at the Moffat’s House; 2:00-? Games, prizes, program, swimming, FUN-FUN-FUN. If your last name begins with A-M please bring a side dish to share. If your last name begins with N - Z please bring a dessert to share. See you there!!

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

5 (Saturday)—Building Cleanup, 8:00 AM; See the schedule for your family’s assignment!

12 (Saturday)—Building Cleanup, 8:00 AM; See the schedule for your family’s assignment!

14 (Monday)—Empty Nesters, 6:15 PM; At the home of Bishop and Linda Morrison

14-18 (Monday-Friday)—Young Women Camp at Buckhorn Camp for all YW & their friends (ages 12-18). YW must turn 12 by July 17, 2008.

14-19 (Monday-Saturday)— Beaver High Adventure Camp. Contact ryeanrumsey@sbcglobal.net for more information.

16 (Wednesday)—RS Book Club at the home of Mary Kay Tanner, 7:00 PM

19 (Saturday)—Building Cleanup, 8:00 AM; See the schedule for your family’s assignment!

20 (Sunday)—BYC, 12:15 PM

20 (Sunday)—Multi-Stake Fireside, 7:00 PM (Poway Stake Center)

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

25 (Friday)— Sealings, 7:00 PM

25 (Friday)— Pioneer Day Concert, 7:30 PM MT

26 (Saturday)— Pioneer Day Concert, 7:30 PM MT

26 (Saturday)—Building Cleanup, 8:00 AM; See the schedule for your family’s assignment!

26 (Saturday)—Best of EFY and Multi-Stake Youth Dance for all youth ages 12-18. Dance for ages 14-18. Church dress. For more information contact Stake YM or YW presidents; 3:00 PM

August 23^rd—Come one, come all! Join Alice on a tour through Bibleland Sat., Aug. 23 at the Stake Center. Come in period clothing. Enjoy videos inspired by stories from the Old Testament, starring the youth of our stake. Doors open at 6:30 for refreshments and socializing, videos begin at 7:00, with the "Golden Plate Awards" to follow. Hey kids, watch for flyers in the programs! Color them, put them in the box in the foyer, and we'll put them on display that evening!

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.