New HFPE Activity Groups

Would you be interested in joining a dinner or movie group?

We're just getting started.

If you'd like to learn more, watch for the sign up sheets during

Relief Society, Primary and Young Women.

For questions, or if you did not see a sign up sheet,

contact Pauline Thornton.

Clothing Available

A couple of women have several bags of larger size clothing they are looking to donate. If you are in need, or know of someone who is, please contact Carolyn Summerhays.

Children's Clothing Needed

A sister needs the following sizes of children's clothing:

girls 0-12 months

girls 9-10

boys 3T-5T

Please contact Carolyn Summerhays if you have anything to share.

Congratulations, Jesse!

Jesse Lacko placed 3rd in last month's contest of LDS musicians. There are 3 rounds of voting that will determine 12 semifinalists. Jesse became a semifinalist in the second round. You can see her music video and vote for her in the finals beginning August 1 at:

http://music.mormontimes.com/contest.php?nocache=1

You can also read the Deseret News article about Jesse at:

http://www.mormontimes.com/arts_entertainment/music/?id=9902

Twin bed needed!

A sister needs a twin bed. Contact Carolyn Summerhays if you have one available. Thanks!

Welcome!

Welcome to:

Alyssa Blasko

Welcome!

Welcome to:

Erika Meiners

Melissa and Daniel Riley

Andrea, Dan, Alexander, and Oliver Hearn

Amy, Eric, Jacob, Zachary, and Michael Brinton--Amy is expecting her 4th son on August 17!

August Enrichment Activity

Oh, What do you do in the Summer time
When all the world is green?
Do you swim in a pool
to keep yourself cool,
or
chat with some friends close by?
Is that what you do?
So do I!

Wednesday, August 12
7:00 pm
Cynthia Knudsen's Pool
Bring a snack to share!

New Engagement!!

Congratulations to Meagan Knudson and her fiance, Stephen!! They are engaged to be married in the DC Temple on October 24th.

Stake Email List

If you would like to subscribe to the Stake's emails, send an email to columbiastakenews@gmail.com with the word "subscribe" in the subject line.

Pregnancy!

Kathleen Childs is due November 3rd!

Welcome!

Welcome to Dani Brinkerhoff and her family!

Congratulations and Welcome

Congratulations and welcome to Kathleen Childs and her daughter, Kayla. We are excited about their recent baptism and look forward to getting to know them better!

Moving Help

The Morreys need help loading a moving van on Saturday, July 25th starting at 8:00 am. Please inform your husbands and anyone else that may be able to help out.

Great quote!

"The Lord's way is not hard. Life is hard, not the gospel."

From the Oct 2008 General Conference, or, "The Way," Ensign, Nov. 2008, 36

Summer Deals

The AMC at the Columbia Mall has $1 movies for kids right now every Wednesday morning at 10 am. It's called the Summer Movie Camp, and a kids size drink, popcorn and snack is only $3. See website for details and schedule! http://amctheatres.com/smc/

Welcome and Farewell!

Welcome to:

Rachael Howell (Eads)

Rachel Barney

Yes, we have lots of new Rachels!

Farewell to:

Natalie Anderson

Sharee Morrey (end of July)

Welcome!

Welcome to:

Mindy Swertfeger

Natalie Jaynes

Kim Olivier

July Enrichment Activity, July 8, 7:00 pm

Recognizing, Preventing, and Overcoming Depression :
Ann Rothlisberger from LDS Social Services will talk about the signs of depression, how to identify it, and how to help ourselves and others to prevent and overcome depression. She will talk about spiritual solutions, as well as relationship and cognitive strategies and refer to medical treatments for chemical imbalances.

OR

Serve and Socialize:
Help tie a baby quilt and/or bring your own project to work on while you socialize. Meet in the classroom across the hall from the kitchen.

Card Making Group

Card Making Group with Carolyn S. and Becky B. :

June 23, 12:30-2:30 pm

Have some "cutting" edge ideas for greeting cards? Come see what "stock" you are made of! (These dates are for the same project, just offered once in the daytime and once in the evening)