Angel tree

If you would like to participate in a ward service opportunity this Christmas season, please select an ornament from the Angel Tree, located in the foyer. Requested donations can be found on back of each ornament. Donations are due back to Christy Fiala by Friday, December 9.

Thanks in advance for your support!

They will be collected this week also on Wednesday.

Ward Christmas Party

For those who volunteered to decorate a table for the Ward Christmas Party:

Here are a few of the details of what we are needing:

The tables are 60 inches across,  you can use any type of covering you desire.  You are not expected to go out and buy anything for this.  Just use what you have at home.

The place setting will be for EIGHT.  It will need to include plates, cups, napkins, forks, knives and spoons and a center piece of some sort.  A nativity, flowers, anything!  Let your imagination run wild.  Remember, the tables will be judged, just for fun.

The church will be opened on Saturday the 10th at Noon and you can come and decorate anytime during the day.  


All tables need to be completed by 4:30 that afternoon.  Dinner will be served at 6:00 and we want to have everything ready.

Colorful, Fun, Festive is the name of the game!

Have a great time with this.  Thank you for participating!

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Margie Harton 288-6189 or email margie.harton@gmail.com

Career & Employment Workshop

On  December 9th & 10th we will be holding a Career & Employment Workshop for Professionals at the Richmond Stake Center, taught by the full-time staff from our Employment Services office in DC. This is a workshop generally offered to us only once a year.

The workshop will begin Friday Dec 9th at 7PM and run until 10:00 PM. It will continue Saturday Dec 10th at 9 AM and run through 4PM. Participants will need to bring a bag lunch on Saturday.

Here are some additional details about the workshop from our Stake Employment Specialist, Tish Heflebower: "This workshop is geared toward individuals seeking employment with a salary target of $75,000 or higher.  In addition it is open for those professionals looking to change careers or who desire to take their current careers to the next level.  Students who will be graduating from college, grad school, medical, dental or law school.  Others that are small business owners have found the skills learned in this workshop to be useful in helping to build their business."

Though the workshop will be held at the stake center it will be open to at least 3 stakes and seating is limited. So early registration is very important.

I can tell you personally that this workshop was more helpful for me than an outplacement service costing in excess of $10,000 provided by my company when I lost my job.

We'd appreciate it if you would (in consultation with other ward Priesthood and Auxiliary leaders) consider individuals in your ward who may benefit from this workshop and invite them to participate.

I am the point of contact for registration at Tish.heflebower@gmail.com  I can be reached by phone at 804-928-3868. Please feel free to contact me with questions as well."

We hope that members of our stake and surrounding areas will be able to take advantage of this special opportunity. We're also encouraging any Ward Employment Specialists who have not been to this workshop to attend as observers.

Please also feel free to contact the following with questions:

Candace Harman (Assistant Stake Employment Specialist):  vacandace@gmail.com or 804-380-8558 

Hank Heilesen: hankheilesen@ymail.com or 804-240-864.

Stake Employment Workshops

Starting on Wednesday, December 14 at 7:00 p.m. the Stake will hold its first Stake Employment Office Hours at the Stake Center in Room #101.  This is an opportunity for members to work with employment specialists one on one for employment-related activities such as writing resumes, networking and goal setting. They will be held on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month starting on Wednesday, January 11th.

Appointments are not required.

For additional information, please contact:

Candace Harman vacandace@gmail.com or 804-380-8558

Tish Heflebower tish.heflebower@gmail.com or 804-928-3868 

Hank Heilesen hankheilesen@ymail.com or 804-240-8648

Stake Christmas event part 2

Sister Garofalo has been asked to be our ward's representative for the Stake Christmas event on Saturday, December 3rd.  They need for her to collect nativities from members of our ward that can be displayed that afternoon.

  

Anyone who is willing to share a nativity can contact Shannon via phone 726-8100 or email shannonlee_8@yahoo.com

Stake Christmas Event

The Richmond Virginia Stake Public Affairs Council Presents, A Family Event

FOR UNTO US A SON IS GIVEN:  A CELEBRATION OF CHRIST

Saturday, December 3, 2011  3-6PM at the Stake Center

3-4 PM  View the events of the Saviors life

4-5 PM  Christmas Concert in the chapel

5-6 PM  View the events of the Saviors life

Creche Exhibits from around the world will be on display from 3-6 PM  Refreshments will be served.

Please mark your calendars now!

This is a wonderful missionary opportunity.  Invite your nonmember friends and neighbors.

Come and see all the roadshows!

The Stake Youth Roadshows will be performed on Friday, November 18th at both the Mechanicsville and Stake Center buildings.  All roadshows begin at 6:30pm at both buildings and will run until 9pm.  Every youth group will perform at both buildings on Friday evening, so you can attend at either building.  The Glen Allen Ward youth will be performing at the Mechanicsville building from 7-7:15 and then at the Stake Center from 8:25-8:40.  The youth have worked very hard to prepare for this evening and it promises to be very entertaining.  All roadshows are around the theme of "Mormon TV:  What TV Should Be".   

Please join us on Friday evening and support the Glen Allen Ward youth as they perform "The Flintstones".

Congratulations

Congratulations to Roice and Nedra Luke on the birth of their new grandchildren, born November 7th, twin boys, Matteo  & Giacomo Luke.

Stake Conference Schedule

Sisters,

The following is the schedule for Stake Conference next Saturday 11/12 and Sunday 11/13.

Saturday, November 12, 2011 - Stake Center at 2500 Pump Rd, Henrico, VA 23233

4PM Priesthood Leadership Training          

7PM Stake Conference Adult Session

Sunday, November 13, 2011

10AM General Sessions as indicated below:

Glen Allen Ward and Richmond Branch should attend the chapel at 5600 Monument Ave in Richmond.

General Conference

Want to watch, listen, read or even print General Conference talks from October 2011?  Click on October General Conference to do just that. 

Relief Society Announcements 10/23/2011


Welcome to Lisa Preskitt - she was baptized this past Friday and confirmed today.

Temple trip this Thursday, Oct. 27.  Contact Faye Mullins if interested in attending.

Trunk or Treat/Chili Cook-Off this Saturday, Oct. 29 at 6 pm. 

Stake Conference, November 12 & 13

A Walton Feed order will be placed.  If you are interested in seeing a product/price list or placing an order, email Bernadette.

Wise Financial Management

The following is the link to Sister Christy Fiala's Wise Financial Resources lesson.  Click on Financial Management Class  to view the pdf file.

RS Announcements 10/16/2011

We want to thank Mallory Duncan for teaching the Relief Society lesson today!

Lisa Preskitt's baptism, Friday, October 21, 7:00 pm

Stake 5k run/walk, October 22, 8:30am, open to all ages, no registration required to participate but we could use a pre-count for water/supplies click here to do so.

Glen Allen Trunk or Treat Saturday, October 29, 6:00 pm For those who aren't familiar with Trunk or Treat, it is a costume party where adults hand out candy by the trunk of their cars as kids go around the parking lot. It's a fun, safe way for everyone to enjoy Halloween. The only thing we ask is no masks. Signups will be going around next week for the chili cookoff. Chili is the main course for the night so we may be calling for extra cooks depending on how many people sign up.

Friday, October 21 & Saturday October 22 - Time Out for Women This is a conference sponsored by Deseret Book for LDS women. Check out the website if you are interested in the speaker line-up, musical guests and registering: click here

Sister Fiala's link from her Relief Society Enrichment lesson will follow.

Visiting Teaching Message for October

There are new items needed, so please see the sidebar.

Congratulations to the Robinson's & the Maxfield's!

Benjamin Edward Robinson born October 14, weighing 10lbs 8oz and 22 1/4 inches long.

Ivy Lucille Maxfield born October 16, weighing 5lbs 15oz and 18.5 inches long.

RS Announcements 10/10/2011

The announcements for this week are as follows:

• Temple will be open tomorrow, Columbus Day, beginning with an 8am session and ending with a 12noon session
• Relief Society Meeting, "Financial Smarts," October 12, 7:00pm
• Stake Temple Day, October 15, 11:00 mtg on the 7th floor (please be seated by 10:45), 3 endowment sessions will be available to our stake after however members can attend any session that day
• Lisa Prescott baptism, October 21, 7:00pm
• Stake 5k run/walk, October 22, 8:30am, open to all ages, no registration required to participate but could use a pre-count for water/supplies (http://stake-events.com/)

RS Announcements 9/25/2011

The announcements for this week are as follows:

9/25 (Today) - Central Virginia Food Bank food drive
Today is the last day of the food drive. You can still donate online today if you missed the boxes at church (see last week's announcements for details on how to donate online).

9/28 (Wed) - Youth music night at 7:00 in the chapel
All are invited to listen to our youth share their musical talents if you would like to come. Chapel dress.

10/1 & 2 (Sat/Sun) - General Conference 12:00-2:00 & 4:00-6:00 p.m. both days
Verizon and all other cable and broadcast systems that carry BYU-TV will broadcast all sessions live via the BYU-TV channel. Comcast customers, Dish, DirecTV, satellite TV and radio subscribers and those on other cable systems will find information at http://bonneville.info. You can also stream each session live on http://www.lds.org.

10/9 (Sunday) - Fast Sunday

10/12 (Wednesday) - RS Meeting - "Financial Smarts" 7:00
Join us for an evening of practical tips and sound financial principles on managing our finances. Speakers will include Christy Fiala and Devin Garofalo. After our presentation on "Financial Smarts" we will break into one of two classes (pick one or the other): "Teaching Children Good Financial Habits" or "Planning for Retirement". Nursery provided.

10/15 (Saturday) - Stake Temple Day
There is a Stake meeting at 11:00 in temple. All are encouraged to attend a session before or after the meeting.

10/21 & 22 (Friday/Saturday) - Time Out for Women
This is a conference sponsored by Deseret Book for LDS women. Check out the website if you are interested in the speaker line-up, musical guests and registering: http://deseretbook.com/timeout/event/153.

RS Announcements 8/20/2011

The announcements for this week are as follows:

RS General Broadcast, Stake Service Day & Dinner

Saturday, September 24, 2011 at Stake Center

2:30-6:00 p.m. Service projects (come & go as you can):

Come paint wooden toys or sew baby receiving blankets or booties.

Sisters wishing to sew should bring scissors marked with your name.

We are asking for donations of flannel (2 yards for each blanket) or fleece (1/3 yard)

(no felt is needed)

Come and participate even if you are not able to donate material.

6:30-7:30-Dinner for all sisters 18 and older

8:00-9:30 p.m. General Relief Society Broadcast from Salt Lake City

There will not be a nursery for any of these events.

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September 25^th (Sun) – last Sunday to donate to the Central Virginia Food Bank food drive.

Our ward is joining with other wards from our stake in a Food and Funds Drive to support the Central Virginia Food Bank during the month of September. The Stake Presidency would like to see as many members as possible participate in this service to our community. Here are three ways you can help:

1. Make a food donation - The most needed food donations to the food bank are peanut butter and tuna. Next on the needs list are canned fruit and breakfast cereals. We would encourage members to consider donating these items; however, all non perishables food items will be appreciated. Donation boxes will be located in the foyers of the church.

2. Make a monetary donation online - Visit http://feedmore.org/ways-to-give/individual-giving/donate. This will bring you to a form for online donations. When the form asks "I would my gift to be credited to this food drive:" fill in LDS Church - Glen Allen Ward. The food bank will mail you a letter (for tax purposes) acknowledging your donation.

3. Make a monetary donation by check- check should be made out to "Central Virginia Food Bank." Please note in the memo that you are supporting the LDS Church- Glen Allen Ward drive. Mail checks to Central VA Food Bank 1415 Rhoadmiller St. Richmond, VA 23220. The food bank will mail you a letter (for tax purposes) acknowledging your donation.

Parents of primary children: President Mullins has suggested that each child could be encouraged to bring a can of food to donate to this drive.

Questions? Call or email Christy Fiala at 527-3164 or fialac@aol.com.
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September 28^th (Wed) at 7:00 p.m.– Youth Music Night (Chapel)

Any who would like to come are invited to attend an evening of uplifting music presented by the youth in our ward. Chapel dress.

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October 12^th (Wed) at 7:00 p.m. – RS Meeting

Save the date and look for details this Sunday.

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October 15^th (Sat) – Stake Temple Day

There is a stake meeting at 11:00 a.m. in the temple. Please make attending an endowment session before or after the meeting a priority.

RS Announcements 7/23/2011

The announcements for this week are as follows:

-Nate and Whitney Hinkle have a microwave that they are willing to donate to anyone who needs it. Please contact Whitney for more information.

-There are two temple trips planned for this upcoming week, on July 26 and July 30. Please contact Faye Mullins if you are interested in carpooling, or want more information.

-Cleo Kay Ladle was born on July 12 to Jon and Amy Ladle. She weighed 6 lbs, 15 oz.

-Also, those interested in contributing to the memory book for Sherry Beadles should contact her daughter, Lisa Thomas, as soon as possible.