Monday Memo

I loved the sweet testimonies I heard yesterday in Sacrament Meeting and in our Relief Society Meeting. Dear Kristen, I was moved by your sweet tears. Your tender heart reminded me of a testimony shared by a dear friend of mine. She proclaimed "I stand here today a grateful and blessed woman. Jesus Christ is our Savior and His Atonement is for all of us. All the good things in our life are made better and permanent because of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Those things which aren't so good are made temporary because of the gospel of Jesus Christ."

All the good things made better, and the not so good are made temporary because of the Atonement and the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Yes, it truly does bless us all, and for that I am grateful.

CALENDAR

• Thursday, Jan 31 - 7pm, "Family" Night at the Family History Center - to help you get started or keep going!
• Thursday, Jan 31 - Stake Temple Day
• Saturday, Feb 2 - 4pm, Stake Priesthood Leadership Session
• Saturday, Feb 2 - 7pm, Stake Conference Adult Session
• Sunday, Feb 3 - 10am, Stake Conference
• Wednesday, Feb 6 - 7pm, RS Monthly Meeting
• Saturday, Feb 9 - 6pm, Stake Sweetheart Dinner Dance
• Wednesday, Feb 13 - 7pm, New Beginnings

SUNDAY, FEB 10 RS LESSON

Lesson 3: Lifelong Conversion; Continuing to Advance in the Principles of Truth taught by Mary Stevens

RS MONTHLY MEETING - YOUR LIFE IS A STORY

Continuing theme for our February 6 RS Meeting at 7pm. Come join us for a delicious soup dinner!

How is your weekly writing challenge going? Try these questions this week if you need help getting started:

• What do you consider to be the most important inventions in your lifetime?

Life Stories Writing Group is held at the Orem Library, Thursdays from 10am to noon each week.

OAK CANYON YSA WARD ACTIVITIES JAN 28-FEB 4

(All activities at 325 Canal Dr., unless otherwise noted)

• Mon. Jan. 28 - 7p – FHE Spaghetti Dinner. Come enjoy a delicious dinner put on by the FHE Committee. 
• Wed. Jan. 30 - 7p – Fellowship Night - Heroes & Legends at BYU. Meet at Bro. & Sis. Brad Stevens home 320 W. 500 N. Lindon. We'll have fun!
• Thur. Jan.  31 - 7p – Institute at the PGHS Seminary Bldg. Four different classes available: Book of Mormon, Doctrines of the Gospel, Teachings of the Living Prophets, The Power of the Atonement. Click here to register: https://studentview.ldschurch.org/Home.aspx/Enrollment/64558. 
• Fri. Feb. 2 - 9am - Service Opportunity - Lisa Harris 'Move' - We need your strong muscles and giving heart to help us unload 2 trailers of furniture into the Harris' new rental home in the 17 Ward. Please meet at 185 N. 1200 E. Lindon. Look for the 2 trailers. Thank You!
• Mon. Feb 4 - 4am Bishop Godfrey's Superbowl Party. Come enjoy Bishop's traditional early morning Superbowl part at his home, BUT don't tell him what the score is so he can enjoy the game. 

January 21, Monday Memo

Dear Sisters,

Here is my weekly hug to each of you. Please know that I pray for you, I love you, and I admire you!!! Have a wonderful week.

Mwah!

jNae

CALENDAR

• Thursday, Jan 24 - 7pm, "Family" Night at the Family History Center - to help you get started or keep going!
• Sunday, Jan 27 - Fast Sunday
• Sunday, Jan 27 - 7pm, Stake Choir Practice
• Thursday, Jan 31 - Stake Temple Day
• Saturday, Feb 2 - 4pm, Stake Priesthood Leadership
• Saturday, Feb 2 - 7pm, Stake Conference Adult Session
• Sunday, Feb 3 - 10am, Stake Conference
• Wednesday, Feb 6 - 7pm, RS Monthly Meeting
• Saturday, Feb 9 - 6pm, Stake Sweetheart Dinner Dance
• Wednesday, Feb 13 - 7pm, New Beginnings

SUNDAY, JANUARY 27 RS LESSON

The First Great Commandment, Jeffrey R. Holland taught by Thaylene Rogers

RS MONTHLY MEETING - YOUR LIFE IS A STORY

Continuing theme for our February 6 RS Meeting at 7pm. Come join us for a delicious soup dinner!

How is your weekly writing challenge going? Try these questions this week if you need help getting started:

• Were you named after somebody else?
• Did you have a nickname? 
• Where did your nickname come from?

Life Stories Writing Group is held at the Orem Library, Thursdays from 10am to noon each week.

SURGERIES AND RECOVERIES

Janalyn Washburn had her appendix removed last week. Access the meal sign-up sheet here. I am still waiting to hear back from her - so this list is just a "starter." 

Janice McKay had foot surgery Friday. She is taking it easy as she recovers.

TEMPLE ORGANIST

If you are interested in playing the organ at the temple for 90 minutes a week, please reply and let me know and I will forward the information to the Bishop.

GOSPEL BLESSINGS

Our Father’s plan for us to be successful in this life and to return to live with Him is called the gospel of Jesus Christ, with Jesus’ Atonement at the center of that plan. Through the Atonement of Jesus Christ, we can receive eternal life if we exercise faith in Jesus Christ, repent, are baptized by immersion for the remission of sins, receive the gift of the Holy Ghost, and endure to the end. “This is the way; and there is none other way nor name given under heaven whereby man can be saved in the kingdom of God. And now, behold, this is the doctrine of Christ” (2 Nephi 31:21). All people have the gift of agency, which includes the freedom to accept or reject the gospel as taught by the prophets and apostles. Those who choose to obey are blessed, but those who ignore, reject, or distort the gospel do not receive God’s promised blessings. (Preach My Gospel: A Guide to Missionary Service, Lesson 1: The Message of the Restoration of the Gospel of Jesus Christ)

OAK CANYON YSA WARD ACTIVITIES JAN 21-25

(All activities at 325 Canal Dr., unless otherwise noted)

• Mon. Jan. 21 - 7p – FHE Soldier Hollow Tubing with 4 other wards!Meet at the church to carpool to Soldier Hollow for 2 hours of fun. Free to all ward members. Friends out of the ward may come, but will cost $6 each.
• Tues. Jan. 22 - 7p RS Mid-week Activity. Come enjoy a night with the sisters and make new friends.
• Wed. Jan. 23 - 7p – Fellowship Night at Bro. & Sis. Brad Stevens home 320 W. 500 N. Lindon. Visits & treats.
• Thur. Jan.  24 - 7p – Institute at the PGHS Seminary Bldg. Four different classes available: Book of Mormon, Doctrines of the Gospel, Teachings of the Living Prophets, The Power of the Atonement. Click here to register: https://studentview.ldschurch.org/Home.aspx/Enrollment/64558. 
• Fri. Jan. 25 - 7p - Creative Movie Night

Monday Memo

Good Morning Dear Sisters,

In yesterday's RS lesson from the Teachings of the Prophet Lorenzo Snow we talked about the importance of continuing learning and gathering wisdom and intelligence. ThePursuit of Excellence is a Relief Society program similar to the Young Women's Personal Progress. As you work on your goals for this new year, the Pursuit of Excellence is a great resource and plan for personal progress and development.

RS MONTHLY MEETING - YOUR LIFE IS A STORY

We will continue with our Family History theme for our February 6 RS Meeting. At our meeting in January, Sister RoseMarie Morrell gave good ideas and advice to get us started in writing our stories. We participated in a little exercise of brainstorming and then putting that list in story form. It was surprising how the cobwebs and dust lifted and the writing flowed! 

We have been challenged to write for 1 hour each week. If you need a little prompting to bring those memories to the surface again - try this one - How did you wear your hair as a child? Maybe you liked the way it looked or hated it. Was it short? or long? What color was your hair? Did you ever cut it yourself and what was the result? 

You could also work on your Personal Timeline. I attached a simple template to get you started - Just enter the year you were born (where it now says 1961), the rest of the following years should automatically correct - then add the rest of your personal info, local, national, and international data! Voila! It's a great start!

GOSPEL BLESSINGS

The restored gospel blesses and helps husbands and wives, parents and children as they strive to develop stronger relationships and spiritual strength in their families. These blessings are available now and in eternity. The gospel of Jesus Christ provides help with current concerns and challenges. (Preach My Gospel: A Guide to Missionary Service, Lesson 1: The Message of the Restoration of the Gospel of Jesus Christ)

JANUARY 20 RS LESSON

Lesson 2: Baptism & The Gift of the Holy Ghost given by Lisa Tanner

OAK CANYON YSA WARD ACTIVITIES JAN 14-22

(All activities at 325 Canal Dr., unless otherwise noted)

• Mon. Jan. 14 - 7p – FHE Ding Dong Ditch. Come join the fun! 
• Wed. Jan. 16-  7p – Fellowship Night at Bro. & Sis. Brad Stevens home 320 W. 500 N. Lindon. Visits & treats.
• Thur. Jan.  17 - 7p – Institute at the PGHS Seminary Bldg. Four different classes available: Book of Mormon, Doctrines of the Gospel, Teachings of the Living Prophets, The Power of the Atonement. Click here to register: https://studentview.ldschurch.org/Home.aspx/Enrollment/64558. 

• Mon. Jan. 21 - 7p - FHE Soldier Hollow Tubing with 4 other wards!Meet at the church to carpool to Soldier Hollow for 2 hours of fun. Free to all ward members. Friends out of the ward may come, but will cost $6 each.
• Tues. Jan. 22 - 7p RS Mid-week Activity. Come enjoy a night with the sisters and make new friends.

Dec 10 - 15

DECEMBER VISITING TEACHING MESSAGE

Visiting Teaching, a Work of Salvation  We have been given a sacred trust as we bring the love of the Lord to every home, to every sister and to every family. Visiting teaching is an expression of our discipleship and a significant way to honor our covenants.

THURSDAY - TEMPLE DAY

Sister Jeannette reminded me the other day that we need another temple trip! I will be happy to pick you up and take you with us for the 9:00 am session. My car will leave Lindon at 8:14am. RSVP if you want a ride.

THURSDAY - "FAMILY" NIGHT 

Come hang out with your fellow ward members at the Lindon Family History Center from 7 - 9. Have fun, and get to know your ancestors. This is for all Lindon 11th ward members age 12 and over. There will be classes for beginners, one-on-one help for everyone and even treats!

THROW FOR CHARITY - Dec 14, 4pm - 8pm

The Ceramics Program at Pleasant Grove High School is hosting a pottery sale. Entry fee is $5 - this will get you one hand made bowl with soup and entry into the pottery sale. Each piece of pottery in the sale is hand crafter by PGHS Ceramics students. Proceeds will support our local food and care coalition and visual arts program. 

They are also looking for individuals to donate soup for the event as well.

bearrat@gmail.com - Mr. Brandon Berrett - Ceramics Teacher at PGHS

LOST & FOUND

A set of white binders that have the Book of Mormon Reader pictures enlarged and in plastic sheet protectors is missing. They were assembled a few years ago to help teach the Primary children. If anyone has any clues on their whereabouts please contact Janice McKay.

LDS.org

What a great tool! for family night, visiting teaching, lessons, hear the conference talks again, make notes and markings in articles and scriptures, temple addresses and schedules, ward directory, ward map, even our own stake calendar. If you haven't checked it out yet, do me a favor - sign in and cruise around for a while, and you will certainly find something new and useful. Or, at least go update your profile information with cell phone numbers and email addresses. Don't worry - you may also set strict privacy settings for your profile. 

If you do not have a username and password - you will need your Membership Record number (it is on your temple recommend, or you can get it from Bro. Horman) and your date of birth. From there you will create a username and password. 

WARD NEWSLETTER

is now delivered via e-mail! A few copies are printed and are available in the Clerk's office. It may (soon) be available through the LDS.org site as well!

OAK CANYON YSA ACTIVITIES

• Mon. Dec 10 - 7pm - FHE 'Walk to Bethlehem." Meet at the church & walk to Bethlehem to feel the spirit of Christmas. Dress warmly.
• Wed. Dec. 12 - 7pm - Fellowship Night at the Stevens' home. Visiting friends and fun.
• Thurs. Dec. 13 - 7pm Institute PGHS Seminary Bldg.
• Fri. Dec. 14 - 7pm Bishopric Date Night - Gingerbread Houses! Bring a date, some candy to decorate with and a treat to share.
• Sun. Dec. 16 - 7pm Alpine UT YSA Stake Christmas Devotional. Located at the Manila Stake Center (right next to the Timpanogos Temple). Evening of songs by the Stake Choir and soloists, narrations of the Savior's birth, ministry and atonement. Remarks from the Stake Presidency and refreshments. Everyone invited: families, friends and neighbors.
  
• *Mon. Dec. 31-  8:30pm - 1:00am Alpine YSA Stake New Year's Eve Party & Dance. It will be held at the North Field Stake Center at 105 W. 1800 N., Pleasant Grove. Bring canned food for the food drive. There will be dancing, movies, games, food and lots of fun. Remember that modest dress is required.

Much Love!

jNae

This Week December 3 - 8

DECEMBER VISITING TEACHING MESSAGE

Visiting Teaching, a Work of Salvation - "When the Prophet Joseph Smith organized the Relief Society, he said that the women were not only to look after the poor but also to save souls. He also taught that women in the Church plan essential roles in Heavenly Father's plan of salvation."

We have been given a sacred trust as we bring the love of the Lord to every home, to every sister and to every family. Visiting teaching is an expression of our discipleship and a significant way to honor our covenants.

TAPP FUNERAL AND VIEWING

Viewings - Monday from 6 - 8:00 pm and Tuesday morning from 10:00 - 11:15 am. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at 11:30 am at the Lindon Stake Center.  Interment will follow services beginning at 3:30 pm in Mountain View Memorial Estates Cemetery, 3115 East 7800 South, Salt Lake City, UT. You may view the online obituary for Brother Tapp at:  Steven Tapp Memorial Website

The luncheon for the family will begin immediately following the funeral service at 1:00 pm. I will be at the church by 10 am if you need to drop your food items off. Here is the link for the lunch - as a reminder, or to find someone to bring your food for you: Funeral Lunch.

WEDNESDAY - MONTHLY RS MEETING

• We will be decorating a Christmas tree for a family in need; please bring any extra ornaments you may have and are not using. 
• Also, a "TRUE" White Elephant Gift Exchange - whatever you have around the house. 
• AND, if you have time - bring your favorite treat to share. 
• PLUS - music, games, and a humanitarian project!

THURSDAY - "FAMILY" NIGHT 

Come hang out with your fellow ward members at the Lindon Family History Center from 7 - 9. Have fun, and get to know your ancestors. This is for all Lindon 11th ward members age 12 and over. There will be classes for beginners, one-on-one help for everyone and even treats!

FRIDAY - WARD CHRISTMAS PARTY!

• 6:30 - 8:30. 
• Hors d'oeuvres and desserts
• Opportunities for service - Giving Tree, letters to missionaries & service members, donations to food banks
• A Christmas presentation

SUNDAY - "CAROLS TO OUR KING" 7PM

Guest performers this year are The Midway Swiss Belles.

OAK CANYON YSA ACTIVITIES

*Please note the change for Friday's Activity:

• Mon. Dec. 3 - 7pm - FHE Caroling. Meet at the Canal St. Bldg. Dress warmly.
• Wed. Dec 5 - 7pm  - Fellowship Night at the Stevens' home, making treats & delivering them. 
• Thurs. Dec 6 - 7pm - Institute PGHS Seminary Bldg.
• Fri. Dec 7 - 7:45pm - Multi-ward Ice Skating Night at Seven Peaks Ice Area. Meet at the church at 7:45pm to carpool to Seven Peaks Ice Arena in Provo. Our skating session begins at 8:30pm.

I'M THANKFUL FOR.....

YOU! Each one of you serve and love so beautifully, and I thank you from the bottom of my heart. I know our Heavenly Father is blessing our ward because of that goodness. I love you and am thankful for you.

WARD CHRISTMAS PARTY!

Our Lindon 11th Ward Christmas Party is Friday, December 7th from 6:30- 8:30.  We will be having hors d'oeuvres & desserts followed by many opportunities for service (such as a Giving Tree, Letters to Missionaries & Service Members, Donations to food banks, etc). We will also have a Christmas Presentation. If you are aware (and would like to suggest) a service opportunity, would like to be a part of the musical presentation, or have questions please email Libby Lewis @ brossettelewis@gmail.com.

MORRIS FAMILY INFORMATION

Sister Thaylene Rogers mentioned this family's tragedy yesterday. Here is a link for more information and to help.

http://www.payitsquare.com/collect-page/8802

https://www.facebook.com/MorrisFamilyAssistanceFund

YSA ACTIVITIES FOR NOV 26 - DEC 2

• Nov. 26 Mon - 7pm FHE Toilet Paper Dodge Ball at the LINDON STAKE Center. Come join the fun!
• Nov. 28 Wed - 7pm Fellowship Night at Bro. Brad Stevens home 844 E. 300 N. Lindon. We will be visiting ward members & making new friends.
• Nov 29 Thurs - 7pm Institute at the PGHS Seminary Bldg. Five classes are offered. Click on the link: https://studentview.ldschurch.org/Home.aspx/Enrollment/64558
• Nov 30 Fri - 7pm Temple Square Lights. Meet at the church to carpool to Salt Lake to enjoy the lights, hot chocolate and the spirit. Be sure to dress warm!
• Dec 1 Sat - 1:00pm  Ward Temple Day at Mt. Timpanogos Temple. Meet at the Oak Canyon Bldg at 1pm to carpool and attend the 2pm Session. 
• Dec 2 Sun - 6pm First Presidency Christmas Devotional. Broadcast on BYU tv. 

Upcoming activities:

• Dec 16 Sun - 7pm Alpine YSA Stake Musical Fireside at the Manila Stake Center
• Dec 17 Mon  - 7pm Oak Canyon Ward Christmas Party. 
• Dec 31 Mon - Alpine UT YSA Stake New Year's Eve Party, more details coming.

Aunt Thea's Apple Pie Filling

4 1/2 cups sugar
2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1 cup cornstarch
1 tsp salt

10 cups water

Bring water to a boil. Mix dry ingredients together, add to the boiling water. Cook until thick.

Peel, core, and slice apples. Fill bottle 1/2 full with apples. Pour in 1 cup of thick sauce. Fill the rest of the bottle with apples, leaving 1" headspace. Add 1 more cup of mixture to the bottle. Remove air bubbles. Wipe rims, place lids.....

Process for 20 minutes in hot water bath, or pressure can at 5 lbs for 8 minutes.

(other notes from previous batches - 1 grocery bag full of apples and 1X recipe yield: 7 quarts of filling. Last week's batch - huge bowlful of sliced apples, 1 1/2X recipe = 13 1/2 quarts of filling - no rhyme or reason here!)