MERRY CHRISTMAS......

We had our combined YW Christmas party tonight at Sister Reeder's house. We played games, ate yummy treats, made ornaments and even had a visit from a very special visitor....SANTA!!!!

Santa with all the girls.

Then it was time for a little one on one with Santa

McKenzie H.


Cassie G.


Dorothy F.

Makenzie B.

Janelle B.

Shaydra R.

Sephie S.

Teaza S.

Cassy Y.

Brooke F.

And even a few of the leaders got to visit with Santa....

Sister Gleason

Sister Reeder

Sister Stephens

And Sister Munhall....who sits on Santa like that? Come on!!!

Part of the group figuring out how to play the syllable Christmas song game. Everyone has to say part of the word at one time and the other team guesses what song it is.

Making Ornaments.....

The finished Product...Kenz, Shaydra and Janelle

Merry Christmas to you all! Hope you all have/had a very wonderful Christmas Season!

Young Women in Excellence

Last night we had our Young Women in Excellence celebration. Thanks to all involved to make the night such a great success. Brother Dunaway spoke on the importance of Personal Progress in our lives, we watched a video the Reeder's made from pictures of activities, and interviews with our YW to get to know them and their Personal Progress projects/interests better. Sister Balls spoke on her experiences with the YW program and joining the church and the night ended with a special musical number "Walk Tall You're a Daughter of God" sung by the YW leaders to the YW. It was a fun night! We didn't take too many pictures, but here are a few... Thanks again to all involved to make this night a success!

A trail of stars leading from the stairs to the gymwith leaders and YW names on them

The "Red Carpet"

Mingling

Bro Balls likes to sneek into pictures (be careful)

Little Brother Dunaway

Hand Prints and autographs

Our Movie Premiere....

A few of the leaders....(dressed in the value colors=)

"captain" Reeder:)

Cleanup!!!!!!

Clothing Drive

Tonight for Mutual the Mia Maiads and Laurels combined to help Kristi Frischknecht collect clothing donations (that were donated to St Anne's homeless shelter) from around the ward boundries for her 10 hr Good Works project. The donations were numerous and so many people contributed that when all together the Frischknecht's living room was a sea of bags of clothing...... Congrats on a successful service project!

Young Women In Excellance

Just a reminder to all you gals... the leaders will be going around this Sunday to record each of you for Young Women in Excellance which is November 18th. Just remember to be prepared to share your experiences with us.

Barbarian Dinner...

The Barbarian Dinner was our combined YM/YW activity for November. Thanks to the YM who spent much time making turkey, potatoes, gravy, ham, salad...so yummy!

YW and Pumpkins

For our combined YW activity tonight we carved pumpkins and took them to a few of the girls we havent seen at church for awhile. Here are a few pictures of our night.....

Miamaid Activities:

10/7 - Combined YM/YW (Laurels) Service
10/14 - Childcare Service activity
10/21 - YW Combined - (Beehives) Pumpkin carving & Delivery
10/28 - Personal Progress 10 hr project TBA
November
11/4 - Combined YM/YW (Priests)
11/11 - Combine w/Laurels - Food Drive
11/18 - YW in excellence
11/25 - Personal Progress 10 hr project TBA
December
12/2 - Combined YM/YW (Teachers) White Elephant Exchange
12/9 - MTC - Combined YW
12/16- YW Combined (Miamaids) Ice Skating
12/23 - No Mutual
12/30 - No Mutual

Dating Survey

The New Era Magazine has a survey that wants to get your opinion on dating! Here's the link! http://ldschurch.inquisiteasp.com/cgi-bin/qwebcorporate.dll?idx=N5W4T6 . Since we just talked about dating in our lessons last week maybe you gals have a few good fresh ideas!

General Conference

General Conference will be October 4th and 5th. That means Fast Sunday is this Sunday, 9/28.

Fireside

This Sunday (9/28) we will have a Stake Youth fireside with Jill Stevens as the Speaker. She served in the military and was Miss Utah! The Fireside begins at 6:00pm and refreshments will be served. Invite your friends or any inactive members! Come with a prayerful heart that you will be able to be taught by the Spirit as Sister Stevens shares her experiences! we hope to see you all there!

Update

We had a great time at our getting-to-know you activity. Thanks everyone for coming! We had a new Laurel Presuidency set apart on Sunday. Mackenzie Burton- President, Brooke Frischknecht as First Counselor, and Janelle Beukers as secretary. It was neat for me to listen to the counsel that was given to each of the girls as the members of the bishopbric set them apart. We have such a great group of girls and we look forward to getting to know all the girls better!

Laurel Activities

Here are a list of the up and coming activities for the Laurel Class. This is an "attentive" schedule and is subject to changes so please come to church so we can keep you updated!!!!

9/16- Geneology Activity at the Family History Center
9/30- Game Night
October
10/7- Combined YM/YW- Service Project Raking Leaves
10/14- Dog Training activity with Brother Gleason
10/21- Combined YW Activity
10/28- "Spiritual Cornmaze"
November
11/4- Combined YM/YW Activity ( Priests plan)
11/11- Combine with Mia Maids- Food Drive
11/18- YOUNG WOMEN IN EXCELLENCE
11/25- Personal Progress Night
December
12/2- YW/YM Combined
12/9- M.T.C
12/16- YW Combined- Mia Maid Plan
12/23- NO MUTUAL
12/30- NO MUTUAL

September Activities

This past tuesday we planned out our combined and individual class activities. Next tuesday, the 16th, we are meeting at the church to have a fun "get-to-know you" activity! Please arrive at 6:30 so for the combined opening with the Young Men! We hope to see you all there! If you have questions what the rest of the activities are for the rest of the month please contact your adviser or one of the members of the Presidency!

September's lessons

If anyone wants to know what we will be talking about this month, here are the lessons. We love when you guys answer questions, so please ponder these topics each week and come ready to give your thougths and ideas!

The Lessons for September are as follows:
9/14- Avoiding Dishonesty
9/21- Dating Decisions
9/28- Marriage Standards