November 2008

Fallbrook Second Ward Newsletter

November 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

In early October we got to enjoy and learn from General Conference.

In mid November we will get to enjoy and learn from our Stake Conference.

Both of these are feasts for the spirit. Another way I have been enjoying a spiritual feast is by the "prayer of thanks-giving' The concept works like this, each morning before you do anything else, offer a prayer that is explicitly and specifically a prayer of giving thanks to our Heavenly Father for all that he gives us and does for us. In this particular prayer ask for nothing, it is not about our needs for the day ahead, nor is it about our concerns or cares, nor is it about repentance. It is all about gratitude. Be specific. Find time to offer on a frequent basis a prayer where you are giving thanks to your Heavenly Father.

May this month which includes Thanksgiving - be a period of time where we develop the habit of true and frequent thanks-giving.

Paul A. Hawkins

Responses to Last Month's Newsletter (by Brother Morrison)

Last month you were asked to respond to a hyperlink to help us determine the readership and value of the newsletter. The hyperlink did not work for some -- yet several responded by copying & pasting. We had responses from 16 households including the Finnigans, Poulsons, Renshaws, Woods, Hawkins, Ciani, Garretts, C. Morrisons, Geyers, M. Lowells, Mackens, Tanner, Wilsons, Rutherfurds, J. Morrisons, and S. Lowells (editor). Brother & Sister Finnigan were the first to respond and are therefore the grand prize winners. Their suggestion that a family be interviewed and written up will be acted upon in next month's newsletter -- wait to see who that lucky (?) family will be (hint: think grand prize winners). Another suggestion/request was that we publish a current ward list. This is forthcoming thanks to Craig Garrett. All those that commented on the newsletter were very appreciative of the fabulous job Stephanie Lowell does in editing and publishing this newsletter. We are deeply grateful for her and her labors (speaking of her labors . . . well, that's a whole other story -- but congratulations are due). This publication comes to you in spite of the fact that Justin & Stephanie Lowell are right in the middle of a home move (but thankfully still in ward boundaries).

Primary

On behalf of the primary, we want to thank all of those who had a part in our primary program. Jackee Gibb for writing it, Mary Ellen Holman for teaching the children the songs, Sarah Holman for accompanying on the piano, our primary teachers, The Nye Family, The Towers Family and especially the children who did an outstanding job. Now you know why we love being in primary!

We are saying goodbye to Wesley Jaknavorian who is turning 12 as well as moving to Escondido. He worked very hard along with his home teacher, Gary Wood, to obtain his Faith In God award--so a big "high five" for Wesley. We will miss him.

Our November theme is "I am thankful to know we are all children of God." We'll talk about "I am thankful for my body", "Heavenly Father loves all His children and I can show kindness to all of God's children."

Our CTR class did a great job for sharing time talking about ways we can serve others.

We had a fun primary activity where the children made a Halloween Decoration for their room; we ate pizza and practiced for our program. The children really enjoy being together and its fun to see them interact with one another outside of Sunday.

Our cub scouts had a pack meeting on Tuesday where they carved pumpkins. Our 8-11 yr. old girls had an activity with Sister Morrison where they got to decorate their own visors and one to give to someone else. So we've been very busy in primary in a good way.

As Thanksgiving is around the corner, I wanted to express my gratitude for the blessing of being with your children and to work with dedicated, loving teachers and leaders. I am reminded every Sunday of how special each child is and what it truly means to be a Child of God.

Sincerely,

Primary

Young Men

Boy Scout Christmas Tree Sale

The last day to place orders will be Thursday, 6 November. If you have not been contacted by a Boy Scout to place an order, please contact Sister Noblit to place your order. If you do not place your order by this date we will not be able to get you a tree, wreath or garland. PLEASE remember that this is the only fundraiser for the Boy Scouts so they can go to summer camp. We do appreciate your support.

No additional information at this time. See your leaders for this month’s activities.

For updates and pictures of Troop 718’s activities check out their blog! http://bsatroop718.blogspot.com/   

Young Women

No information at this time. See your leaders for this month’s activities.

Relief Society

November Calendar

5 (Wednesday)—Girls’ Night Out at Souplantation in Temecula, 6:00 PM. Contact Christeen Denning for details; Meet at the church at 5:30 PM for rides.

8 (Saturday)—Stake Temple Day, 4:30 PM Remember that we are each to have names to take to the Temple. Contact John Hoopes for ride sharing.

10 (Monday)—Empty Nesters at the Denning’s Home, 6:15 PM. Pot Luck—Bruce and Donna Thompson are presenting the program.

19 (Wednesday)—Book Club Meeting, 7:00 PM at Anna O’Brien’s. Book for November is Frankenstein by Mary Shelley

27 (Thursday)—Thanksgiving Day

Relief Society Birthdays

02—Orabell Weigel (93)

07—Laurie Feinga

08—Margie Bassler

11—Kelli Perkey

12—Evelyn Hernandez

14—Cheryl Witt

14—Krystina Schmidt

18—Teri Hester

19—Elaine Cole

26—Donna Buntin

27—Stephanie Lowell

29—Dana Perkins

30—Jamie Towers

Welcome

A big thanks to the outgoing Presidency: Anna O’Brien, Mary Morrison, Debbie Hawkins and Mary Kay Tanner. We have appreciated their leadership, love and service, and wish them well in their new callings.

Welcome our new Presidency: Lynn Hoopes, President; Jamie Towers and Karen Finnigan; counselors, Linda Hawkes, Secretary. Sister Hoopes and Sister Hawkes were released as teachers. We welcome Delynn Heid as a teacher and look forward to her excellent lessons.

Family History

Just a reminder that Saturday, November 8th is the date of our Stake Temple Day and Our Stake President has asked us to have a family card prepared for this occasion. If you have a Temple recommend, please plan to be in the Temple that day.

LDS Employment Services

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

Other Events/Organizations/News

Boy Scout Christmas Tree Sale

The last day to place orders will be Thursday, 6 November. If you have not been contacted by a Boy Scout to place an order, please contact Sister Noblit to place your order. If you do not place your order by this date we will not be able to get you a tree, wreath or garland. PLEASE remember that this is the only fundraiser for the Boy Scouts so they can go to summer camp. We do appreciate your support.

Ward Activities

The Holidays are just about here, lets all give a big cheer.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

November . . . We would like the generous support of our ward for our service project this month. There are many who are in need this year, both in our ward and in our community, that could use a little extra help. In the month of November thru the first of December we will have beautifully decorated trash cans in the foyers to leave your donations. Please watch the program in November for the list of items needed.

December . . . WARD CHRISTMAS PARTY Saturday, December 6 at 6:00 PM Christmas Memories is the theme for our ward party. We would like to have ward members share special memories and pictures of past Christmases. If you could please type your stories and download them to a CD your efforts would be much appreciated. Please download your pictures to a CD at a minimum of 300 DPI; we can help with this if needed. Please give CDs to Karen Tavano, Elaine Cole or Ellen Garrett.

Missionary Update

F2 Missionary Effort

The missionaries sincerely appreciate all that the Fallbrook 2^nd Ward does to support the missionary effort. We know that the Lord will bless us as we seek to build relationships with our friends, which in turn will turn into opportunities to share the life-changing testimonies that are so precious to us.

Our Ward Mission Plan includes these areas of encouragement:

· Creating an individual Family Mission Plan

· Praying for Elder Rasmussen and Elder Schiffmanh by name

· Praying daily for opportunities to share the Gospel

· Sharing a gospel message (however brief) daily

The Ward Missionaries stand ready to help you in your sharing efforts. Brother Heid

Calendar of Events

November

1 (Saturday)— Stake Blood Drive, appointment times range from 7:30 AM-12:30 PM Please mark your calendar. Ward Blood Drive Chairman: Bill Ahrend 731-5728 (Stake Center)

1 (Saturday)—Stake Emergency Preparedness Fair, 10:00 AM-2:00 PM

2 (Sunday)—CES Fireside for young adults ages 18-30, both married and single. The speaker will be Elder Jeffrey R. Holland of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. The broadcast will originate from the Marriott Center on the Brigham Young University campus.

2 (Sunday)—Fast Sunday

5 (Wednesday)—RS Girls’ Night Out at Souplantation in Temecula, 6:00 PM.

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

8 (Saturday)—Stake Temple Day, 4:30 PM Remember that we are each to have names to take to the Temple. Contact John Hoopes for ride sharing.

9 (Sunday)—Stake/Mission Correlation Meeting—WMLs , 7:00 AM

10 (Monday)—Empty Nesters at the Denning’s Home, 6:15 PM. Pot Luck—Bruce and Donna Thompson are presenting the program.

13 (Thursday)— Stake Presidency Meeting, 6:00 PM

13 (Thursday)— BSA Cub/Scout Roundtables, 7:00 PM

15 (Saturday)—Stake Conference—Priesthood Leadership Session, 4:00 PM (Stake Center)

15 (Saturday)—Stake Conference—General Adult Session, 7:00 PM (Stake Center)

15 (Saturday)—Youth Dance, 8:00 PM (Del Mar)

16 (Sunday)—Stake Conference—Vista General Session, 12:00 PM (Stake Center)

16 (Sunday)—Stake Conference—Fallbrook General Session, 12:00 PM (Fallbrook)

16 (Sunday)—On Sunday, November 16, at 7:00 PM, there will be an Investigators Fireside at the Fallbrook Building. President Holladay will be the main speaker at this fireside. All are invited to bring a friend who might be interested in the Church. Come and be a part of this uplifting evening!

16 (Sunday)—Multi-Stake Single Adult Fireside, 7:00 PM (Poway Stake Center)

19 (Wednesday)—RS Book Club Meeting, 7:00 PM at Anna O’Brien’s.

20 (Thursday)— SINGERS interested in participating in the San Diego Regional Christmas Choir (scheduled to perform December 1^st at 7pm on the grounds of the San Diego Temple) are invited to attend the one and only practice Thursday, Nov 20^th from 7-9PM at the San Diego North Stake Center located at 4741 Mt. Abernathy St., San Diego.

20 (Thursday)—Boy Scout Varsity/Venture Huddles, 7:00 PM

26 (Wednesday)— San Diego Temple Closed, 12:00 noon

27 (Thursday)— Thanksgiving Day

27 (Thursday)— San Diego Temple Closed