January/February 2009
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From the Bishopric
We live in a great ward. I love the dedication and commitment that is demonstrated through selfless service and example. While mentioning love, I point out that Valentine ’s Day is right around the corner. Don't forget to share your love with family, friends, and neighbors. After all, Christ said to love one another. :-)
Thanks to all who helped clean the building during the month of January. Your efforts were greatly appreciated. The next building assignments will be in April.
The youth have a temple trip planned on the 12th of February. Be sure and see a member of the Bishopric to let them know you will be attending. For anyone that has names for us to take to the temple on that evening, please contact one of the youth leaders or a member of the Bishopric.
I hope that you are discovering your talents and helping others discover theirs. I hope that you are using your amazing talents to bless the lives of those around you and helping make the world a better place. And lastly, I hope that everyone of us is fully immersed in the gospel and feels the blessings of a loving Heavenly Father.
Have a great month.
Brother Craig Garrett
Bishopric
Primary
January
We're off to a great start in Primary for 2009. Our theme for this year is "My Eternal Family." Two things we would like to do is get a picture of each Primary family for our bulletin board; we will be calling you to set a time after church to quickly take a family picture. Also, we are asking each of our primary families to come into sharing time once this year and tell a little about your family. We'd like the whole family to participate and further instruction will be forthcoming as you are contacted by Cali Bartholomew. So January we are concentrating on "I am a spirit child of Heavenly Father". We'll be talking how Heavenly Father loves us and has a plan for us, that we lived with Heavenly Father before we came to the earth, that we are created in His image, and that the Family is ordained of God and is central to His plan.
Olivia Engebretson is our new year’s birthday on January 1, Isaac Maxwell on January 8, Kainian MacDonald on January 9 and Liam Holman on January 30. The BIG NEWS is we have a baptism scheduled on January 17 for Sierra Gleason. She and her two siblings are wonderful additions to our primary and we are excited for Sierra and her family and know she will be blessed for making the decision to be baptized.
With the new schedule, we are starting Primary with our sharing time and then move to the classes. Landon Gibb and Lizzie Nye are joining our Sunbeam class. Wyatt, Amy and Olivia Towers, move into the CTR class, Olivia Engebretson, Victoria Russell and Sierra Lowell move to Valiant class. We are so blessed to have our wonderful teachers continue. They come prepared to teach your children each week and we are grateful for them. They are very dedicated. How grateful we are for the privilege of teaching your children and be reminded constantly of what Heavenly Father meant when he said we are to become as little children.
The Primary
February
What a wonderful blessing we've had this month of welcoming several new primary children. Aaron and Riley Egg moved here from Washington, D.C., Tristen Willis moved into the ward with his mom, Jared Anderson also moved here from Utah with his mother. They've been a wonderful addition to our primary.
Liam Holman will turn 8 on January 31 and will be baptized sometime in February. Our February birthdays are Landon Gibb on the 15, Wyatt Poulson on the 25 and Lonnie Feinga on the 28.
Our theme for February will be "I came to earth as part of a family."
I hope you've taken a minute to look at all our primary families on the bulletin board. Aren't they a good looking group? What a blessing to be able to share with the children the eternal nature of families and the importance of the temple in our lives. We are looking forward to getting to know some of the families through our primary as they come in and share what it means to them to be part of an eternal family.
Activity Days for girls 8-11 will be once a month, second Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. at the church. They will meet in the primary room. Jackee Gibb is the teacher so call her if you have any questions.
The children have gotten into the habit of bringing their scriptures each Sunday and they are rewarded for doing so. We are currently working to fill our scripture jar to have donuts and juice with the Bishop. We are already halfway there.
We appreciate our primary leaders who serve so diligently each week. Thank you for sharing your children with us. They are truly a blessing to be with each Sunday.
The Primary
Young Men/Scouting
Scouts of Troop 718 (Deacons)
The scouts are working on the Family Life merit badge in February, an Eagle required award. Our new Senior Patrol Leader is Sam Flor. Please contact Sam for questions about the troop activities. Scout Sunday is February 8th, all scouts and leaders should wear their Class A uniforms. The combined activity is the Valentine Dance on the 11th. Our scout activity is rock climbing/rappelling on Saturday, Feb 28th.
Check out recent updates on our blog at www.bsatroop718.blogspot.com
High Priests
No information at this time.
Young Women
The Young Women of our ward will be busy during February and March finding out more about who they really are and how important they are. February’s value is Divine Nature and March is Individual Worth. We are trying to solidify plans for girls’ camp and will be excited to let you know where we will be going and how you can be a part of our fundraising efforts as soon as we can. In February we have the opportunity to experience a trip to the temple to do baptisms for those who have passed on without being able to do it for themselves. We will attend the temple on Thursday the 12th at 5:00. We also have not only a Stake dance in Feb. but also a Fallbrook dance on the 11th. The young women will be testing their baking skills, as we will be providing cookies for all who attend. In March our special events will be the Priest / Laurel Conference on the 6th and 7th. And the YW General Broadcast and Recognition dinner at the Stake Center on the 28th at 5:30. Annie Olson will get special recognition that night, because she has earned her Young Womanhood award. We are also very excited to welcome some newcomers to our YW. Danielle Parks was baptized on Jan.17th and joined our Laurel class on Jan.25 when she turned 16. She is a wonderful girl who loves animals, friends and does well in school. Also Leanna Anderson moved from St. George, UT; Leanna will be a Laurel in March, she loves to dance, act and sing.
Relief Society
Dear Sisters,
As we celebrate Valentine’s Day during the month of February, we have a day to tell those most important to us how much we love them, it also provides us with another opportunity to be reminded of one of the greatest qualities of the Savior, mainly that of charity. How essential having this gift is and often one of the most difficult to master! It is considered in the scriptures to be the most important for without it we are nothing. (Moroni 7:46-48) As we read and ponder this scripture, may we, this Valentine month, seek ways to have charity garnish our thoughts and fill our hearts by the way we treat others, particularly our loved ones.
Love,
Your Relief Society Presidency.
February Calendar
Feb 4 – Girls Night Out at the Firehouse Broiler, 1019 So. Mission 6:00 p.m.(No Ward Temple Night)
Feb 9 – Empty Nesters - 6:15 p.m. at the Hoopes’ home
Feb 14 – “Through the Years” Fallbrook Second Ward adult dance.
Feb 18 – Book Club – Kansas Troubles by Earlene Fowler presented by Linda Hawkes at her home – 2138 Gird Road, carpooling is encouraged 7:00 p.m.
Feb 28 – Stake Women’s’ Conference 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Vista Stake Center
March 7 – Plan Ahead_-- Visiting Teaching Conference – Watch for Details
Relief Society Birthdays
Our apologies to our newer sisters. We do not have all of your birthdays yet.
01 Vonda Day
02 Jennifer Nye
03 Marianne McKay
08 Melanie Gleason
09 Kathy Newman
15 Linda Hawkes
19 Torre Ciani
22 Margarita Hendez
Family History
Having the Stake Temple Day in November was a wonderful goal and many of you were able to take the challenge of our Stake President and take your family names to the temple. Now that the holidays are over and things are getting back to normal, we need to refocus on our family history. Make it a resolution, if you will. I am ready to assist you in getting your family history goals accomplished.
We still need to work on "New Family Search." Everyone needs to be registered on New Family Search and working to make that "Book of Remembrance" as complete as possible. By registering, you make sure you and your family are found in the book. By combining names, you are helping to avoid future duplication. Let me know if you need assistance with this or any other family history needs. Anne Renshaw
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
Other Events/Organizations/News
Seminary
I love January; January is a time when I can feel renewed, refreshed and rejuvenated. It is a time when I make new commitments to my Heavenly Father. One of my commitments this year is to study and apply attributes of my Savior, Jesus Christ. My New Testament seminary study is a way I can make this happen. I have discovered thanks to my husband, Craig, that the church website has a wonderful resource for my seminary study, specifically, the scripture masteries verses, this can be found at http://seminary.lds.org/scripture-mastery/ or you can back up a link and see other resources at http://abrandnewyear.lds.org/index.html. The first link has interactive activities of ways to study, understand, locate and memorize the New Testament scripture masteries and the other years also. The latter link has resources to videos, the New Era, General Conference talks, music, gospel topics, etc designed especially for youth and their family. I am excited to try my hand at some of the scripture mastery games and share with my family during FHE or other times. I hope by sharing my discovery it can bless your family with ways to enjoy this brand new year.
Ellen Garrett
ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE REPORT
As we look back on Fallbrook 2nd Ward 2008, we, as usual, are amazed at how fast the year flew by. We look forward to a really fun 2009. Watch for some fun activities coming up!! Mark your calendar For February 14th. Sweetheart’s day - fun social coming up!!
We started off the year 2008 in February with a Valentines dance and social in tandem with the 1st and 5th wards. The night began with a get to know you game, and then a couple from each ward entertained us with the “Not so Newlywed Game”. Alene Ahrend (now Sister Endter ) along with Ken Endter gave all of us dance lessons, after which we spent the evening on the dance floor trying out all the new steps we learned.
April brought us a Ward Movie night. Popcorn, candy, cracker jacks and, of course, chocolates were in abundance. All who came keep asking for another movie night. Watch for this year’s upcoming theatrical splendors.
May came with all its spring flowers. The guys all went on a Fathers and Sons campout, while all the mothers and daughters spent the evening at the Tavano’s. A smorgasbord of great food and desserts were brought; and a great movie was enjoyed by all who came.
On July 4th the ward invaded the Moffat home for a swim party and BBQ. Everyone brought a dish to share, and Clark Moffat was the master chef preparing delicious hot dogs and hamburgers for everyone. The kids enjoyed games and a pinata.
OUR September Ward social started off our ward conference. If you were not there, you really missed out. The evening started on a quiet note with a BBQ pulled beef dinner, but the evening did not stay quiet long. Once dinner was over, our ward auxiliaries entertained us with some lively lip sync. Our Bishopric became famous that night with their spectacular entertainment.
October rolled around and we had our traditional “all ward” Trunk or Treat. BBQ hot dogs were in abundance, and families brought their famous chili to be shared, as well as be judged. Congratulations to the Becks in our ward who won 1st place.
We closed our year out with our Christmas Party and a traditional turkey dinner with all the trimmings. Sister Cole put together a beautiful program with a wonderful slide show of Favorite Christmas pictures of families in our ward. Sister Zundell told some wonderful Christmas stories and beautiful music by the Nye’s and Tower family, along with Sister Renshaw were enjoyed by all.
We look forward to enjoying many fun activities as a ward this year, getting to know each other better, and having the opportunity to bring our non-member friends to enjoy the activities with us.
The Activities committee would like to invite you to share fun ideas you have for ward activities. You can let us know these great ideas by emailing Karen Tavano at karentavano@aol.com, or slipping any one of our ward activity committee a note, call us, scream it in our ear. We want to hear from you!!
Missionary Update
Missionary News
We are excited to announce the baptism of four new members into the Church. On January 10, Sierra Gleason was baptized by Elder Landon Archibald. After leaving for home in Utah, Elder Archibald returned on January 17 (after placing second in a snow mobile hill climb contest!) and baptized Kyle Parks. Kyle’s father, Dan, was baptized by Elder Christopher McKenna, and our own Nick Alkema baptized Danielle Parks.
After confirmations in Sacrament Meeting, Dan and Kyle were sustained to receive the Aaronic Priesthood, and Dan was sustained as the Young Men Secretary.
Our current Elders are Elder Tyler Hunsaker (American Fork, UT) and Elder Christopher McKenna (Atlanta, GA). There are hard workers and are ready to meet with your friends. They are especially appreciative of the wonderful dinner support from the ward members, but they are also eager to receive teaching referrals!
As we boldly proclaim the restored gospel, let us keep in mind this thought from President Gordon B. Hinckley:
“To these we say in a spirit of love, bring with you all that you have of good and truth which you have received from whatever source, and come and let us see if we may add to it.” (Ensign, November 2002, page 78)
Calendar of Events
February
4 (Wednesday)— RS Girls Night Out at The Firehouse Broiler, 1019 S. Main St.; 6:00 PM
8 (Next Sunday)— Next Sunday is Scout Sunday.
9 (Monday)— Empty Nesters Hosted by the Hoopes’ at their home.
11 (Wednesday)— Youth Valentine’s Dance; 7:00 PM
11 (Wednesday)— Stake Home Storage Committee Meeting; 7:00 PM (Fallbrook)
12 (Thursday)— Youth Temple Baptisms; 5:00 PM
14 (Saturday)— Stake YW Basketball; 10:00 AM
14 (Saturday)— “Through the Years” Celebrate the love of your life with the dance of your life! This year’s Fallbrook Ward’s Valentine’s Party will feature food, fun, and games as well as the greatest dance music from the 40’s to the 80’s. Saturday, February 14th at 6:00 pm. Adults only. Food and fun for the evening will be furnished by all of us, so sign up to bring either hors d’oeuvres or a dessert to share, invite your sweetheart, and join us. Heaven only knows where it might lead!
15 (Sunday)— Stake Friendship Open House; 7:00 PM (Foothill Building)
21 (Wednesday)— Youth Stake Dance; 8:00 PM (Del Mar)
28 (Saturday)— Please mark your calendars for Stake Relief Society Women's Conference, "Every Needful Thing", on Saturday, February 28, 9 AM -2 PM, Bobier building. Speakers, classes, food, and more!
March 1 (Sunday)— Primary Practice for the Stake Young Artists Spring Festival; 6:00 PM
March 4 (Wednesday)— Ward Temple Night—7:00 PM Endowment Session
March 6 (Friday)— Multi-Stake Priest/Laurel Conference; 7:00 PM (Casual Dress)
March 7 (Saturday)— Multi-Stake Priest/Laurel Conference and Dance; 2:00 PM (Church Dress)
March 21 (Saturday)— The Stake is hosting a young artist's festival, "Behold Your Little Ones" featuring children of our stake from ages 8-12. All are invited to attend. Performance will be Saturday, March 21, 7:00 p.m., at the Bobier building. We are looking for talented youngsters that sing or play musical instruments and hope each child will submit a piece of artwork. We are also looking for children that would like to make baked goods for refreshments. For more information contact your ward primary president. Questions, contact Phyllis Livingston alanlivingston@cox.net or Alene Ahrend aleneartist@aol.com.
