RS Christmas Program

We will be attending the Ogden LDS Institute Annual Christmas Program in the Austad Auditorium at the Browning Center. This year's performance features the outstanding talents of over 230 young adults from the Institute Choralaires, Chorale and Folk Dancers.

Meet at the church at 12:30 p.m. for light refreshment.

We will carpool to the Browning Center for the program which will begin at 2:30 p.m.

Please Note!

You MUST sign up by Sunday, November 15th so we may purchase tickets!

Sign up in RS or call Celeste.

Cooking Demonstration

Presented by Crystal Godfrey

author of "I Can't Believe It's Food Storage."

www.everydayfoodstorage.net

Learn how to easily use your food storage in everyday cooking,

along with other tips and tricks!

Book Club Sept. 9th

Our next Book Club meeting will be

Wednesday, September 9th

7:00 p.m. @ Sister Nelson's Home

Lucy Mack Smith, mother of the Prophet Joseph Smith, is a well-known and well-loved figure. We know how she hid the gold plates from thieves, wrote Joseph's history, and was fiercely loyal to her son as he helped restore the gospel of Jesus Christ in this dispensation.

But what of the mothers of other latter-day prophets? What were they like? What stories do we know of their lives? Each of the fifteen prophets and presidents of the Church since Joseph Smith had a mother who taught and influenced him as much as Lucy Mack influenced Joseph. Their stories are perhaps not as well known to us, but are just as powerful.

David McKay, father of the prophet David O. McKay, was telling his family about his mission to Scotland. As he described the fields of heather, the music of bagpipes, the imposing castles, and the thousands of sheep dotting the hillsides, one of his sons asked him if he had seen any miracles while on his mission. David's eyes immediately met those of his wife, Jeanette, and putting his arm around her and pulling her close, he replied, "Your mother is the greatest miracle I have ever seen on this earth."

Filled with such stories, Mothers of the Prophets is a book that will both inspire and delight. In these pages, you will come to know and love the mothers of the latter-day prophets. And your testimony will be strengthened as you see how the Lord sent each of his prophets to a home with a mother that would love, nurture, and teach him - helping to prepare him for his calling to lead the Church in this dispensation.

In this newly revised edition of Mothers of the Prophets, you will get to know these remarkable women, who reared their children to love the gospel and love the Lord. You will be moved by their stories and touched by their faith.

Originally written by the father-daughter team Leonard J. Arrington and Susan Arrington Madsen, this revised edition was recently updated by daughter and granddaughter Susan Arrington Madsen and Emily Madsen Jones. Expanded to include all the mothers of the latter-day prophets through President Thomas S. Monson, and enhanced with photographs throughout, this book is a must have for anyone interested in Church history or anyone who is curious about the power of a mother's influence.

Community Calendar

Looking for something fun to do?  

Check out the 

Community Calendar 

at the bottom of our blog for 

FREE or Reduced Cost 

Fun Family Activities.  

Park Days

Park Days are Back!!

Every Wednesday from 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Bring your kids, grandkids or friends 

& come have fun!

South Ogden Nature Park

(By The Ogden Athletic Club)

Water & Playgrounds.

Spring Crafts

Join us for Soup & Crafts!

You can also learn the delicious art of

Crepes at 6:30 p.m.

with Susan, Sheri & Kathy.

Nursery will be provided from 5-7 p.m.

We will be collecting gently used women's dress clothing to send to the Oakland, California area where missionaries from our ward are serving. (See the letter below.)

Check out our crafts!

Photo Boards

Bring your own photo and mount it on a wood board.

Interested in putting text on your photo, but don't know how? Talk to Celeste about "minor" photo enhancements such as cropping, changing to black & white or sepia, or adding a quote or title. It is fun and easy to do!

5x7 $1.50 8x10 $2.00

Greeting Cards

$3 for a set of four cards with envelopes

Glass Blocks $9

We will have a variety of ribbon styles to choose from.



4"x4" All Year Cheer Tile Set

$3 each or $30 for a set of 13 tiles.

Here is the complete tile set:

Women's Dress Clothing Donations

We want to support our missionaries, and talked with a couple who are serving in the Oakland, California mission about needs in their area. Their response was they would love to give the sisters in Oakland dress clothes to wear to church, as many are unable to provide that for themselves.

We will be collecting gently used women's dress clothing at our Spring Craft event on April 29th to send to the Oakland, California area.

Here is part of a letter from these missionaries:

"[This area] was famous for its struggling beginnings back in the 70's. Now, it is a struggling ward. It is an inner city ward with the boundaries in west Oakland- the most troubled and crime laden area of Oakland. It is also a multi-racially diverse ward. Typically, there are 6 out of 10 African Americans in attendance in RS with the other sisters being Cambodian, Chinese, Hispanic, Tongan or White. The leadership is composed mostly of members from other wards assigned to attend and strengthen this struggling ward.
There are few Melchizedek Priesthood members to administer to the majority of the ward who are composed of single mothers of all ages. It is heartbreaking to see that so many of these sisters don't even have a second pair of shoes, they don't have dresses to wear to church, or something nice to even wear to interview for a job...
But as needy as these sisters are, there is always room in their hearts to love and comfort each other. It is amazing how they rally around each other (and they have taken us in and loved us, too). I love being with them and feeling of their strength.
This precious assignment has humbled us to the core as these families deal with problems that make horror movies. We feel Heavenly Father's love for them as we attend our Sunday meetings and mingle with these wonderful people."

Thank you for your support!

Mad Hatter Birthtea Party

What a great night for a party! We had great food, fantastic hats, and an inspiring and uplifting message. Thanks to all who worked so hard for this night to come together!

A special thanks to

Brooke Walker from Sudio 5 on KSL

for coming and sharing her time with us!

Mad Hatter Slideshow

Relief Society Birthday Party!

Click on picture to see a larger image.

Brooke Walker Bio

Brooke WalkerStudio 5 Co-host
Brooke Walker joined Studio 5 after working in the KSL 5 Newsroom as a reporter and producer. In addition to co-hosting Studio 5, Brooke loves to surprise the unknown heroes of our community as part of KSL's weekly "High Five" segment, a series dedicated to thanking and recognizing ordinary people that do extraordinary things.
Brooke attended Brigham Young University, where she studied Broadcast Communications. Prior to her time at KSL, Brooke worked for the Public Affairs Department of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as an associate producer.
Brooke loves finding inspiration from other people's life experiences and enjoys sharing those stories with viewers. In her spare time, you can find Brooke curled up with a good read or cashing in on quality "girl time" with her three sisters. Also high on the list: shopping, eating out, dancing and anything chocolate.

Check out www.studio5.ksl.com for more info, or tune in weekdays at 11:00 a.m. on KSL.

Mom & Me Playgroup

We will be meeting

EVERY WEDNESDAY

from 10:30 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.

in the NURSERY ROOM.

Please join us! We'd love to see you there!

March Book Club

Date & Time will be coming soon-

but you can get started reading for March!

Revered as “an elect lady” and denounced as a “damned liar,” Emma Hale Smith had a life full of contradictions — trials and triumphs, sorrows and strength, fears and faith. Raised in a well-respected family, she gave up everything to marry a poor, uneducated farm boy. Her unwavering support of the Prophet Joseph through intense persecution and suffering is legendary, and although she lived in relative comfort and security in her later years, Emma’s life continued to be laced with

tragedy and heartache.
This well-documented narrative provides a personal glimpse into the life of a woman who remains one of the most mysterious and misunderstood women in Church history today. With beautiful full-color illustrations by renowned artist Liz Lemon Swindle, the story is told using many first-person accounts. Readers will gain valuable insights into the remarkable life and character of

Emma Hale Smith.

January Book Club

The next Book Club will be Wednesday, January 14th @ 7 p.m. at Sister Nelson's home. There will be a Jepardy Game with questions from the lastest Conference Talks.

January Playgroup

Bring your kids and Join Us!

Wed., January 21st from 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at the church in the Nursery Room. We will have a craft and a little snack.

Blueberry Dessert Cake

By J. Smith

1 White or Yellow cake mix
1 (8 oz) pkg. cream cheese softened
2 cups powdered sugar
8 oz. Cool Whip
1 can pie filling (blueberry or other flavor)

Make white or yellow cake from a cake mix according to directions on package. Let cool. Mix cream cheese and powdered sugar in bowl with mixer until creamy. Add cool whip and mix together with whisk. Spread on top of cake and top with pie filling.