RS Announcements 11.7.10

A Survey for All Our Sisters
Thanks to everyone who filled out a RS survey on Sunday. The information on this survey will be used to plan RS meetings in the future, as well as identify sisters who can contribute skills, talents and special interests to our RS group. If you have one but didn’t get a chance to review it, please take some time this week to fill it out and return it to a RS presidency member next Sunday. If you didn’t get one, you can email Karen Rich at Devinandkarenrich@verizon.net for a copy, or pick one up in Relief Society next week.

Sister Lansing's Class Cancelled This Week
Sister Lansing's mid-week Institute Class is cancelled this week.  It will resume next Wednesday.

Stake Co-Ed Volleyball Tournament Thanksgiving Weekend
We are putting together a co-ed volleyball team for the stake tournament on Nov. 27th. Please contact the Kennedy's at tmkennedy@juno.com or 935-1545 to be on the team.  Go Glen Allen!

Youth Thanksgiving Dinner for Seniors 60+
The youth are providing a Thanksgiving dinner for sisters or couples where one or both are 60 or older on Wednesday, Nov. 17 at 6:30 pm.  If you visit teach a sister who would be invited, please check to see they received their invitation and if you can provide transportation that evening.  Thank you.

Temple Trips Coming Up Next WeekA sisters-only mid-week temple trip will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 17, meeting at 8 am at Crossridge Center on Staples Mill Road.  Saturday, Nov. 20 is the Stake Temple Trip.  If you'd like to attend and be part of a carpool, please contact Faye Mullins at 501-2101.

RS Announcements 10.31.2010

Happy Halloween!  Hope you had a festive weekend and a relaxing Sunday.  The weather was perfect!

We had a great lesson today in combined Priesthood and Relief Society meeting by Tish Heflebower who was teaching in her role as the Stake Employment Specialist.  She provided a lot of good information about how to cope during a job loss whether that's in immediate family or happening to friends/neighbors and she shared important resources.  Tish also asked for every one's help -- if you know of a job that's available at your place of employment, email her the job posting and it will get posted to the LDS job site.  Your name doesn't have to be associated with it unless you chose to do so.   Send the information, or any questions to Tish at Tish.heflebower@gmail.com

The Kennedy's have volunteered to head up the volleyball team, so if you're interested in participating, please contact Tyler or Mollee.

RS Announcements Week of 10.24.10

Temple Trip is this Wednesday
If you're interested in a attending the temple with sisters who will carpool to the temple, the next trip is Wednesday, 10/27. Meet at 8 AM at Crossridge Shopping Center on Staples Mill Road. If you're attending, call Faye Mullins and let her know: 501-2101

Ward Trunk or Treat is this Week!
If you haven't pulled out your chili recipe, do it now and enter in the cook off! Dinner will begin at 5 pm followed by the Trunk or Treat as kids go car to car for goodies! Prizes awarded for best chili and trunk design. Costumes are welcome, but no masks allowed.

Combined Relief Society and Priesthood Meeting Next Sunday
We'll meet in the gym this coming Sunday as we combine classes for a presentation from the Stake. Our very own Tish Heflebower will be one of the speakers.

Last Week to Finish Your Visiting Teaching for October
If you haven't had a chance to connect with your visiting teaching sisters, now is the time to make a call, write a letter or visit. New route assignments (if you received one) are effective this month.

Next Sunday's lesson is TWO conference talks.
Our lesson this coming Sunday is being given by Nedra Luke and will cover two talks from Elder M. Russell Ballard given the prior two conferences: Mothers and Daughters and Fathers and Sons. You can find links to the talks on the left hand side of the page (scroll down) in the Links You Can Use Now section.

Richmond Tri-Stake Single Adult Activity is this Saturday, Oct.23, 7 pm
Held at the Scotchtown Ward for single adults age 30 and older and their children, this event will include a bonfire, hotdogs and s'mores. Call Marisa Garofalo at 306-8719.

Remember Truck or Treat! Saturday, Oct. 30th at 5 pm.
If you know chili, you'll want to bring and enter it into this annual cook-off. Awards will be given! Hot dogs will also be available. Trunk or treat will follow the cook-off. Costumes encouraged, but no masks please. Bring the family and friends!

If you have brown scout shirts to donate...
Christy Fiala is looking for brown scout shirts if you have any that are no longer needed and you're willing to donate. Contact her at fialac@aol.com

Last, but not least, Cindy Hess will NOT be holding the baby clothing sale as originally planned on Oct. 30th.

RS Announcements Week of 10.10.10

Fall Relief Society Meeting is this Wednesday
In case you missed it, the next RS meeting is Wed., 10/13 at 7 PM at the Monument Building. Two informative classes will be held (see posting at the top of the blog) and a nursery will be available. Be sure to invite neighbors and friends.

We Now Have a Missionary Calendar Again
The missionaries are in need of a good meal each day -- and so we're passing around a calendar each week in Relief Society. If you'd like to provide a meal and don't see the calendar, please call the missionaries directly at 523-0682.

Scrapbook Supply Sale and Children's Clothing Yard Sale
There are two separate opportunities to save some cash and help two different sisters!

1) Tish Heflebower is selling a large collection of her scrapbooking supplies she at heavily discounted prices. (i.e., expensive paper sheets at 2 cents each and more.) She'll have a table this Saturday, Oct 16 from 9 AM to noon at the Memories Galore, Brandermill Store: 4800 Market Square Lane in Midlothian. Proceeds will go to the individuals selling items and not the store.

2) Cindy Hess, a sister who attends our ward from the Mechanicsville Ward, is holding a yard sale with infant and small children clothing at her home 1208 Lakeside Avenue on Saturday, Oct. 16 and then again Oct. 30 -- both start at 8 AM.

Start Planning Now for Trunk or Treat!
This annual Glen Allen activity is always a treat! It starts with a chilli cook-off. Get your entry ready now! This will be followed by Trunk or Treat -- as kids go from car to car to trick or treat. Prizes will be given for the best chili and trunk decorations. Costumes are welcome --but without masks. Saturday, October 30th from 5 to 7 PM.

RS Announcements 9.26.10

Relief Society Meeting Announcement

Save the Date! Wednesday, October 13th at 7 pm at the Monument Meeting -- Clean Up! That's our theme -- learn how to clean the "right way" around the house -- and learn how to 'clean up' your family's eating habits! Two lessons will be shared:

1) Darlene Lacy will give us the lowdown on cleaning tips, how to clean more efficiently using household products versus expensive cleaners....AND

2) Shelly Garfield will talk about nutrition and adopting healthy eating habits to keep our temporal bodies healthy.

A nursery will be provided.


Halloween Costume Swap After the Oct. 13 Meeting
Do you have a Halloween costume that you're not using or your kids have outgrown? AND are you looking for a new, slightly used costume for one of yours? Then let's SWAP! Plan on bringing your costume(s) to the meeting with a tag/label on it with size and your name/number so it can be returned to you.

RS Announcements 9.19.2010

General Relief Society Meeting is THIS coming Saturday, Sept 25th, 6:30 pm.
Be sure to attend the dinner and broadcast from Salt Lake City and hear a prophet's voice at our annual General Relief Society Meeting. Held at the Stake Center on Pump Road, the evening starts with dinner at 6:30 and then the broadcast starts at 8 pm. Sunday dress applies.

The Stake will be collecting "little treasures" for the Children of the Commonwealth Benevolent Fund to help infants to 18 years old in mental health, mental retardation and substance abuse centers. These include: basketballs, footballs, kickballs, soccer balls, Nerf games, soft cuddly dolls, games for all ages, puzzles (100 pcs or less) coloring books/crayons, fuzzy posters, any type of cards, personal hygiene items - deodorant, toothbrushes, toothpaste, lotions, shampoo/conditioner, musical instruments, toys that do do not have glass or plastic parts or sharp edges and composition books.

It's Not Too Late to Join the Mid-Week Education Class
Our very own Erlynn Lansing is teaching the Doctrine and Covenants and Church History. Class starts at 10 am at the Stake Center every Wednesday and a nursery is available.

Thank You to All Who Helped the King Family
Thank you to all who helped with arrangements and/or food for the funeral service for Dan King yesterday. On behalf of Margo and his extended family, thank you for your kind service.

Funeral Arrangements for Dan King

Brother Dan King, husband of Margo King, passed away yesterday. There will be a viewing on Friday, September 16, from 6-8 pm at Woody's Funeral Home on Parham Road. The family will receive friends at 10 AM on Saturday, September 17th at the Monument Building, followed by the funeral service at 11 AM.

Tiffany Lundee is arranging food for the funeral service. If you'd like to help, please contact her directly.

Please note that the Book Club which was planned for this (Thursday) evening has been cancelled.

RS Announcements 9.12.10

Link to the Video in Kitty Choi's Lesson Today
In her lesson today about Latter-day Saints being covenant people, Kitty referenced the new video about the voices of the Spirit which can be found on the church's website front page http://www.lds.org (you'll need to scroll down) or on YouTube at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VPbDZnrxBLM

Apple Desserts are Needed for the Stake Fair this Saturday
Get out your cookbooks and whip up your favorite apple dessert. Entries for the Stake Fair contest are needed!! By the way, it's the dessert for the dinner too -- so the more who enter the more dessert for everyone! A Blue Ribbon will be awarded. See main posting above for more details on the Stake Fair.

Singles Family Home Evening Meets on Mondays
This week it will meet at Shelly Garfield's (Mon., Sept. 13) at 5:30 pm. She's at 6720 Miami Avenue and her phone number is 833-7925.

New Relief Society Temple Trip Dates are Posted
See the sidebar and Save the Date for info on the RS temple trips coming up.

The General Relief Society Broadcast is Two Weeks Away
Even though the broadcast is on the BYU channel and you watch it from the comfort of your own home, it won't serve you dinner! That's right; when you come to the Stake Center at 6:30 pm on Saturday, September 25th, you'll not only get dinner, you'll get to visit with the sisters of the stake and enjoy the spirit of the session in the Chapel. Donations of Little Treasures are being accepted and can be brought that evening (or to the Relief Society Room in advance). They are looking for balls, personal hygiene items, games, cards and musical instruments.

Reminder! The Adult Education Class begins this Wednesday.
Our very own Erlynn Lansing is teaching the Doctrine and Covenants and Church History. Class starts at 10 am at the Stake Center every Wednesday and a nursery is available.

RS Announcements 9.5.2010

Welcome sisters to the Relief Society Board
Today we had several sisters sustained to the Relief Society Board:

• Nedra Luke - Sunday Lesson Teacher
• Kitty Choi - Sunday Lesson Teacher
• Peggy Sculthorpe - Chorister
• Melyn Henderson - Pianist
• Sarah Passey - Enrichment Leader

We wish them the best in their new callings.

That's all the news for now. Have a great week.

Different Ways to Do Service This Month

SERVICE -- It's the Stake Theme for September

Tomorrow is Fast Sunday (and our new starting time at 9 am) and it's a great opportunity fast and pray over our Stake's theme of Service.

"The Lord in His infinite wisdom has designed His Church to operate with a lay ministry. That means we have been charged to watch over one another and to serve one another. We are to love one another as our Father in Heaven and the Lord Jesus Christ love us." Elder Ballard

The Stake sent out today the following ideas of how we can provide service to someone today, and every day!

• Make a dessert for your neighbor and deliver it to their door.
• Write a note or letter to someone that is sick.Young Men take the sacrament to a shut-in.
• Be friendly to a new kid at school.
• Say "Hello" to everyone you see at church.
• Invite someone or a family over for dinner.
• Cut a neighbor's grass for free.
• Call someone on the phone that you didn't see at church.
• While shopping open the door for a stranger.
• Write a letter or draw a picture for your parents or grandparents.
• Adults when was the last time you wrote a letter to your parents?
• Clean up your room without being asked.
• Offer to babysit for free so a couple in your ward/branch can go on a date.
• As a YW or YM class go visit someone from your class or an older member in the ward/branch.
• As a family clean out your closets and donate the clothing to charity.
• Make a donation to the church Humanitarian Fund or PEF.
• For FHE write letters to a missionary or someone in the military.
• Ask your parents, what can I do to help you today?
• Do something nice for someone you work with to help him/her with their job.
• Introduce yourself to a new member of your ward or branch.
• Send an e-card to someone who may be having challenges.
• Volunteer to help with a community activity.
• As a class do a small project to help someone in need.
• For the YM/YW it might be cleaning up the yard or painting a room.
• For a primary class maybe just visiting and singing some primary songs for a older member of the ward or branch.
• Share a toy or game with your brother or sister.
• Be nice to each other.
• Have a Family Home Evening lesson on Service and then write down what your family and you can do to serve others.
• Drive someone to church, grocery shopping, to the doctor, etc.
• Go out with the missionaries on exchanges.
• Pray and ask Heavenly Father how you can serve someone.
• For the primary children make cookies or cupcakes for your non-members friends and deliver them to their houses.
• For the YM/YW make a generous fast offering.
• If you a skilled craftsman ask the bishop/branch president if there is someone that needs a small problem taken care of.
• Every Sunday make sure to put the Hymn Books back in the holder correctly, clean up any paper or food around you after each meeting.
• YM/YW clean the sacrament trays and/or the nursery toys.
• Make a donation to your ward or branch's missionary fund to support the missionaries serving from your ward/branch.

This list is just a start, ponder what you can do help someone today.

RS Announcements Week of 8.29.10

New Meeting Time Starts This Coming Sunday - 9 AM

Please remember that our 3 hour block starts one half hour earlier, at 9 AM starting this coming Sunday, September 5th. This will be our meeting time for the next 6-9 months while the Richmond Branch building is remodeled. Please make sure all your visiting "teachees" are aware of the new time.



Stake Theme for September is SERVICE

The Stake has designated September as a month for Service. Members are asked to make this a priority in their family planning for lessons and activities. Bishop Fiala discussed today from the podium that his family has started going around the table at dinner time and everyone tells something they did that day to seek/do service for someone -- even if it was as simple as holding a door open for someone. He encouraged the Glen Allen ward families to find ways to make service a priority in their family in September.



Do you have a Child in Primary and Want to be "In the Know"?

If you're new in the ward and have a child in primary, send your email address to Primary President Shannon Garofalo and she'll put you on the Primary Mailing List and you'll stay up to date on all things primary! Shannon's email is: shannonlee_8@yahoo.com

Marriage Class Starts in September
If you and your spouse are interested in attending Marriage Class to learn how to be better communicators and have a stronger relationship, please contact Lisa Pyron, Relief Society President. Classes are being taught by and in the home of Roice and Nedra Luke on Sunday evenings.

RS Announcements 8.22.2010

Glen Allen Meeting Time Changes Sunday, September 5th
Starting Sunday, September 5, the Glen Allen Sunday meeting block is moving up one half hour and will begin at 9 am instead of 9:30 am. The new meeting time will be from 9 to Noon. This is being done to allow for the Richmond Branch to share the building from 11-2 pm while their building is being renovated for the next 7 or more months. Please let all those you visit teach know about the earlier start.

Uganda Relief Items Still Being Gathered
The shipment to Uganda won't occur until September, so if you still have items you'd like to contribute to the effort, please contact Heidi Maxfield, or Emily McCormick or email ugandarelief@gmail.com

RS Announcements 8.15.10

Young Women and Uganda Relief
The Young Women are collecting items for Uganda Relief through the end of August.
If you have any items (clothing, furniture, household goods -- any castoffs) these families can use, please call Heidi Maxfield at: heidimaxfield@hotmail.com or 972-2048 or contact Emily McCormick at: emccormick@shabbyapple.com or 267-0217.

Also, the Young Women's efforts were featured on the news this past week. You can find the story on line here:
http://www.wtvr.com/videobeta/1c0b8ead-d24e-46e0-a050-562cfdb864a4/News/Lending-A-Hand

Adult Education Classes Begin Wednesday, September 15th
You know fall is not far off when Adult Education classes kick in. Erlynn Lansing will be teaching every Wednesday at the Stake Center on Pump Road from 10-11:30 am. This year the course of study will be the Doctrine and Covenants and Church History. There will be a nursery. All sisters are invited.

RS Announcements 8.8.2010

We Still Need 2 People to Help with the Cannery this Week.
If you can volunteer at the cannery this Thursday, 8/12 from 6:30 to 9 pm, please contact Lisa Pyron. Individuals are also needed for each Thursday in August: 8/12, 8/19, and 8/26.

Temple Interviews at the Monument Building Sunday, 8/15.
If you need a temple interview from the Stake Presidency, a member will be at our building on Sunday. Please see a member of the bishopric on Sunday to get scheduled.

Relief Society Sisters Singing in Sacrament Meeting
Remember next Sunday, 8/15, the sisters will sing during Sacrament meeting. Be ready to sing Hymn #250 - We Are All Enlisted with gusto -- or Peggy will be disappointed!

Welcome to Audrey, Courteney, Melyn, Lyanna, Melyn, Sandra, Sarah and LisaMarie!
Recently we've had several new sisters move in to our ward:
*Audrey Aldana
*Courteney Shutt Grover
*Melyn Henderson
*Lyanna Lee
*Sandra Crabb-Procka
*Sarah Passey, and
*LisaMarie Touchette
We look forward to getting to know them. Be sure to show them what Virginia hospitality really means!

Uganda Relief - Young Women's Project
Our Young Women are collecting goods for widows and children who have been left homeless in Uganda. They need all types of items: used adult children and infant clothing, toys, household items, books, furniture, kitchenware, sports items, etc. They will come and pick up the items. Just set them on your doorstop on Wednesday, 8/11, marked "Uganda". Contact ugandarelief@gmail.com to schedule a pick-up. All donated goods will be shipped to Uganda by the end of August.

RS Announcements 7.26.10

Funeral Arrangements for Sister Debi Goodman
Sister Debi Goodman passed away this past weekend. The family has announced that the viewing will take place at Bliley's Funeral Home at 8510 Staples Mill Road on Thursday, July 29 from 6 to 8 pm. The service will be held at the Monument Avenue LDS Chapel on Friday, July 30 at 1 pm.

Tiffany Lunde, our Compassionate Service Leader, is coordinating the family meal which will be served at the son's home in Wyndham at approximately 4 pm that afternoon. If you'd like to help, contact Tiffany at twlunde@verizon.net or call 247-0524.

Volunteers Needed for Storehouse Assignment in August
Our assignment is every Thursday night in August (5, 12, 19 and 26) from 6:30 to 9 pm. If you've been wanting to serve but are not available during the day, here's your chance! Contact Lisa Pyron at lisapyron@gmail.com if you're interested. Four adults are needed each Thursday night.

Walton Feed Order - Due August 29th
If you're interested in ordering food storage items from Walton Feed, a group order is being placed on August 29th. See the Walton Feed Order List attached to the email sent with this posting. If you're interested, please contact Helen Poore at pooreblacky@aol.com.

Visiting Teaching for July
Believe it or not, the month is almost over. If you haven't already connected with your sisters, please do so this week in person, by phone or by mail. It makes a difference to know someone cared. And be sure to contact your supervisor and give your report.

RS Announcements 7.18.2010

Volunteers Needed for August Storehouse Assignment
Our ward assignment for August is every Thursday (Aug 5, 12, 19, and 26) from 6:30 PM to 9 PM. So if you've been wanting to help out but can't make a commitment during the day, here's your chance! Four individuals needed each Thursday. Please contact Lisa Pyron at lisapryron@gmail.com if you're interested.

Baptism, Saturday, 7/24 at 11 AM - Monument Building
Courtney Grover is going to be baptized on Saturday. Please come and join us at this special service as she becomes a member of the church.


Remember, Ward Summer Party is this coming Saturday, 7/24.
Be sure to come to this annual event; held at Deep Run Park near Pavilions 4 and 5, it will be good food, fun and games. If your last name starts with A-L, please bring a salad to share. If it's M-Z, bring a dessert. It all starts at 5 pm. Invite friends and neighbors.

Sister Kintu Collecting Items for Uganda
Sister Kintu is gather a variety of items to help individuals in Uganda. She's asking for clothing, toys and other items you may be discarding. She is coordinating a container to be shipped with the items. Please bring your items to her personally or at church. You can reach her at: 658 -5473 or at 1311 Camden Drive.

Please Remember the Kings in Your Prayers
Brother Dan King is in the hospital in intensive care. Please keep him and Margo in your prayers as they go through this difficult time.

Be sure to read our Sister Spotlight below on Amy Ladle. If you haven't done a spotlight before, but would be interested to tell us more about yourself, please contact Olivia Smith at oliviaksmith@comcast.net

Have an enjoyable week and stay cool!