Sunday, August 8, 2010
Traverse Mtn. Stake Trek- June 2010
We all had an incredible experience at Martin's Cove, WY. I hope these pictures remind you of the experiences you had, and reminds you to "Rise up and take your place!"
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Thursday, May 20, 2010
Welcome... again!
We keep getting new YW in our ward, and we love it! Welcome to Gentri and Kaylei! We're glad you're here!
May Newsletter
April has been a funfilled month. It started out with the opportunity to listen to General Conference and be inspired by our Prophet and Apostles and other great leaders. The girls have been learning about the Temple in Sunday Lessons and helping them to understand the importance of preparing now and always being worthy to hold a Temple recommend even at their age, so they can attend the Temple at any time to do Baptismal work. The importance of keeping a journal was discussed in our last Sunday lesson and how it blesses not only the lives of our young women but also the lives of their posterity.
The girls have begun to prepare for both girls camp and the Pioneer Trek. They have been learning and practicing First Aid in order pass off their camp certifications. The stake had a practice hike and took everyone to the top of Traverse Peak. It was a challenging hike and the youth did great and some of the leaders learned where they had plenty of work to do to prepare for the hike. We will continue to prepare for girls camp in May. Girls camp is being held from July 7-10. Our destination is being approved at this time and we will let everyone know in the near future where we will be going. Our camp director, Julie Bettinson is dedicated and working hard to ensure we have a great and successful camp. All those going on the Trek need to continue to prepare themselves by going on walks and getting in condition. They need to be getting their lists of supplies together and getting their pioneer clothes. If anyone has questions about what they will be needing, please contact the YW/YM presidency to get that information. The Trek will be a once in a lifetime experience for the youth and one they will never forget. They call it the "second rescue" because it can literally "rescue" our spirits and renew our faith.
Our Young Women's organization is growing and offering the girls opportunities to serve. Hayley McConkie was recently set apart as the new Beehive Class President. We are thankful she has accepted this responsibility and are sure she will grow in her calling and bless the lives of the young women in her stewardship.
We have some accomplished young women we would like to recognize. Monica Nicholes was recently chosen to be on the drill team at Lone Peak High School. Nicole Smith has been chosen to participate in the Honors Piano Recital for excelling in piano. We would like to congratulate them on their accomplishment. These are just some of the examples of what our Young Women accomplish each day, we are sure we do not hear about most of what they do. Our young women are doing great things to help build the Kingdom of God and are great examples to those around them. They love the Lord and teach us many things each time we are with them. As young women leaders we are blessed to serve them.
The girls have begun to prepare for both girls camp and the Pioneer Trek. They have been learning and practicing First Aid in order pass off their camp certifications. The stake had a practice hike and took everyone to the top of Traverse Peak. It was a challenging hike and the youth did great and some of the leaders learned where they had plenty of work to do to prepare for the hike. We will continue to prepare for girls camp in May. Girls camp is being held from July 7-10. Our destination is being approved at this time and we will let everyone know in the near future where we will be going. Our camp director, Julie Bettinson is dedicated and working hard to ensure we have a great and successful camp. All those going on the Trek need to continue to prepare themselves by going on walks and getting in condition. They need to be getting their lists of supplies together and getting their pioneer clothes. If anyone has questions about what they will be needing, please contact the YW/YM presidency to get that information. The Trek will be a once in a lifetime experience for the youth and one they will never forget. They call it the "second rescue" because it can literally "rescue" our spirits and renew our faith.
Our Young Women's organization is growing and offering the girls opportunities to serve. Hayley McConkie was recently set apart as the new Beehive Class President. We are thankful she has accepted this responsibility and are sure she will grow in her calling and bless the lives of the young women in her stewardship.
We have some accomplished young women we would like to recognize. Monica Nicholes was recently chosen to be on the drill team at Lone Peak High School. Nicole Smith has been chosen to participate in the Honors Piano Recital for excelling in piano. We would like to congratulate them on their accomplishment. These are just some of the examples of what our Young Women accomplish each day, we are sure we do not hear about most of what they do. Our young women are doing great things to help build the Kingdom of God and are great examples to those around them. They love the Lord and teach us many things each time we are with them. As young women leaders we are blessed to serve them.
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Congratulations!
Monica was recently chosen to be on the Lone Peak High School Drill team! She has been taking dance classes for many years and this has been a long time goal of hers. We are so excited that her hard work and dedication has paid off! We can't wait to see her perform!
Nicole was chosen to compete in the "Honors Piano Recital" for excelling in piano. She practiced and memorized her piece called, "Mandarin Orange" and will receive $40 for earning a spot in the Honors competition.
We definitely have excellent Young Women... please let your leaders know of any other accomplishments so we can recognize you too!
Nicole was chosen to compete in the "Honors Piano Recital" for excelling in piano. She practiced and memorized her piece called, "Mandarin Orange" and will receive $40 for earning a spot in the Honors competition.
We definitely have excellent Young Women... please let your leaders know of any other accomplishments so we can recognize you too!
Friday, April 9, 2010
April Newsletter
Some of our YW were able to attend the YW general meeting at the conference center last month. It was a wonderful meeting with lots of encouragement and guidance for the YW to follow. Sister Dibb’s talk was about being of good courage, Sister Cook reminded us to never, never, never give up, and Sister Dalton helped the YW to remember who they are. President Uchtdorf’s talk was the one most of the YW talked about afterwards; he called his talk “Happily Ever After” and gave some ideas and testimony on how each of them can have their own happily ever after. It was a great experience to be able to be in the Prophet’s presence and hear from our YW leaders!
We are all excited for Trek and should be preparing for it from June 23-25. The YW have been encouraged to start walking the hills in the neighborhood to prepare physically for it. They also will need some pioneer clothing to wear. These can be made, borrowed or purchased at DI. They will need a bonnet, and 2 skirts/blouses or 2 dresses. It will be a memorable experience and we hope all will be able to attend.
We are also preparing for ward girls camp to be help July 8-10. We are having a girls camp certification activity on the last Wed. of each month to help the girls get their certification done. It is important that they attend on these nights so we can get them all caught up to their current year of certification. Sister Julie Bettinson is serving as our new YW camp director and we are so excited to have her with us!
Sister Heidi Smith
We are all excited for Trek and should be preparing for it from June 23-25. The YW have been encouraged to start walking the hills in the neighborhood to prepare physically for it. They also will need some pioneer clothing to wear. These can be made, borrowed or purchased at DI. They will need a bonnet, and 2 skirts/blouses or 2 dresses. It will be a memorable experience and we hope all will be able to attend.
We are also preparing for ward girls camp to be help July 8-10. We are having a girls camp certification activity on the last Wed. of each month to help the girls get their certification done. It is important that they attend on these nights so we can get them all caught up to their current year of certification. Sister Julie Bettinson is serving as our new YW camp director and we are so excited to have her with us!
Sister Heidi Smith
March Newsletter
This month we held New Beginnings with the theme “Our Savior’s Love” chosen by the girls. The purpose of the evening was to introduce the Young Women program to those joining us from Primary in 2010. We are excited to have already welcomed in 2 new Beehives this year – Morgan Smith and Abigail Casey.
The lessons this past month have been focusing on the Young Women value of Divine Nature. We have learned how a Young Woman can aid in creating a happier home environment through successful communication, sharing work, and increasing love and harmony in the home.
This coming month our lessons will be centered on the role of the Priesthood in our homes and Church. We encourage further discussion of the Gospel principles the Young Women are learning about on Sundays in their homes. We commend the girls on their continued efforts to work towards completion of the Personal Progress Program. We also appreciate the attendance of the Young Women at mutual and the sacrifices made by parents to ensure the girls are able to attend.
We hope this will be a happy fun filled month for everyone as we continue on our individual and collective journey of being more like our Savior.
Sister Karen Johnson
The lessons this past month have been focusing on the Young Women value of Divine Nature. We have learned how a Young Woman can aid in creating a happier home environment through successful communication, sharing work, and increasing love and harmony in the home.
This coming month our lessons will be centered on the role of the Priesthood in our homes and Church. We encourage further discussion of the Gospel principles the Young Women are learning about on Sundays in their homes. We commend the girls on their continued efforts to work towards completion of the Personal Progress Program. We also appreciate the attendance of the Young Women at mutual and the sacrifices made by parents to ensure the girls are able to attend.
We hope this will be a happy fun filled month for everyone as we continue on our individual and collective journey of being more like our Savior.
Sister Karen Johnson
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