Friday, May 31, 2013

Couch Needed


If anyone has a spare sleeper sofa or a futon to donate, please let me know.  There is a sister in our ward who needs somewhere to sleep and her couch is fairly broken down.

Please contact Merilee Clay if you can help. Thanks!

Saturday, May 18, 2013

Family History FHE Ideas



This month the Bishop has challenged us to have Family Home Evening every week and to have at least one of those focus on Family History. How are you doing on that goal? There are still two more weeks, so it's not too late! Here are a few family history ideas that might be helpful to those of you who might be struggling with where to begin, especially when you are inexperienced and/or have small children.

For the Little Ones, this blog has a simple lesson outline. There are some adorable video clips done by familysearch.org that are sure to get the interest of young children.

Another idea, that fulfills requirements in Faith in God as well as Personal Progress, is to fill out a pedigree chart together. You can find a simple one geared toward children here (it also includes interview questions), or a more detailed one here. Use these forms as a catalyst to talk about your ancestors and share facts and stories.

Familysearch.org has gone through a major over hall in the last several months. Check it out! You can sign in using your lds account. Find your family tree. Look at your fan chart. Just get on and explore. There are a lot of tutorials and videos available at https://familysearch.org/learningcenter/. Particularly there are three introductory videos (which are actually easier to locate on theyouth.lds.org family history section).

Speaking of the youth site, there is a TON of excellent information collected for youth about family history at https://www.lds.org/youth/family-history

There are many videos geared toward the youth. They also have youth that have commented and shared their own experiences with family history work.

For those of you who might be a little more adventurous try and find an ancestor in the 1940 Census. There is a nice video that explains what a census is and how it is helpful in Family History work. Try and put as much information as you can in the search fields. If you do not get an accurate result try broadening your search by removing some of information. Often there are errors in the information that was recorded by the census taker (and subsequently indexed), including misspelling of names, incorrect ages and birthplaces. Don't give up! Despite these flaws census records are valuable snap shots of a family in time. Find yours!

If you have any questions contact a ward family history consultant or the family history center. You are not alone, there are many people that are willing to help!

Happy Tree Climbing!

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

General Conference Talk Lesson Schedule



Elders Quorum/High Priests/Relief Society’ 4th Sunday Lessons

June 2013 through October 2013


  • June 23, 2013 General Conference Talk – President Thomas S. Monson – Obedience Brings Blessings (Sunday Morning April 2013 Conference)

  • July 28, 2013 General Conference Talk – Elder Stanley G. Ellis – The Lord’s Way (Saturday Afternoon April 2013 Conference)

  • August 25, 2013 General Conference Talk – President Boyd K. Packer – These Things I Know (Saturday Morning April 2013 Conference)

  • September 22, 2013 General Conference Talk – Elder L. Whitney Clayton – Marriage: Watch and Learn (Sunday Morning April 2013 Conference)

  • October 27, 2013 General Conference Talk - Elder L. Tom Perry – Obedience to Law is Liberty (Sunday Morning April 2013 Conference)

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

"Stuff Swap" Donation Info



For those of you who are interested in participating in the "Stuff Swap" activity with the Ellicott City Ward:

They are planning on having two sessions for the sisters to drop stuff off/sort items at the stake center. The first is Saturday, June 8th from 10-12pm and the second is Tuesday, June 11th from 10-12pm.

Once again, the actual activity is June 11th from 7-9pm. Anyone is welcome to come and look through the items. You don't have to donate to take. Anything left over will be donated to charity.

Sunday, May 12, 2013

Jennifer "Jen" Danielle Kernan



We are sorry to announce that Stephanie Brosius' sister, Jen, passed away this past week. Many of you knew Jen since she grew up in our ward. Please keep Stephanie and her family in your thoughts and prayers. Click here for information on the funeral services and to read the obituary.


Also, if you knew Jen and have any memories or experiences that you would like to share the family is compiling a memory book for Jen's posterity.

Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Stuff Swap

The Ellicott City Ward is hosting a "Stuff Swap" on June 11th from 7 to 9 p.m at the church and invited our ward to participate. They are planning on providing tables for the following categories:

Women's Clothing
Men's Clothing
Children's Clothing
Books
Toys
Small House Hold Items (no furniture.)

Basically, you bring the things you want to give away and put them on the appropriate tables and then you are free to browse and take whatever you want. All leftover items will be donated to charity.