Here is the link for the gofundme campaign. I don't want anyone to feel
pressure to donate. If they can't donate or don't want to that is ok. If
they want to share the link with others that would be wonderful. We are accepting donations online or in person. gofundme.com/nielsenfamily Respectfully, Nicole D. Nielsen
Jo
Bennett, a new sister in our ward, is visually impaired and as a result
cannot drive. While Jo is very self-sufficient and is able to do most
things on her own (including babysitting), she could benefit from rides
to church, the grocery store, and other various places, for both her and
her boyfriend (who is also visually impaired.) Jo lives close to the
Kroger on Staples Mill Rd and Hungary. If you are interested in helping
drive Jo and her boyfriend, Jesse, pleaseemail Jo directly at jolenebennett80@gmail.com. Make sure you include their name, cell number and the times they are
available so she can easily add it to her list of people to call in a
pinch.
Wednesday, Oct 28, 6 - 8pm @ the Monument Building
Feel free to invite friends and neighbors
Book Club
Ok Ladies! This week is Book Club! This Thursday, 7pm, Meridith Weber's house 9901 Staples Mill Rd.
There
was a request for a second fire-night book club (which I will never
pass up) so the fire will be starting this time at 7pm and delicious
dutch oven cobbler will be served for dessert.... mmmm. Feel free to
bring a treat but not required!
We are discussing the book "And
Then There Were None"... and in honor of Halloween and spooky mystery
books if everyone's up for it there is an outdoor Murder Mystery game on
the back burner....mwahaha.
So come have some cobbler, bring a blanket and camping chair if you have one and have a spooky time.
RS Quarterly Meeting: Sharing the Gospel and Marble Magnet Gift Set Craft
When: this Wednesday, October 14 at 7pm
Where: the Relief Society Room
Find instructions on Sabby in Suburbia's blog: click here.
We hope you plan on coming to the upcoming Relief Society Quarterly Meeting!
The missionaries will give a brief lesson about sharing the gospel and then we will get to make a cute gift.
I don't know about you, but Christmas or birthdays roll around and I am stumped over what to give. Marble magnet sets are cute, easy to make, and are as generic or personal as you make them. There will be lots of pre-cut paper circles available at the activity, but feel free to bring your own if you wish. They should be 3/4 inch in diameter.
We are just going to be making the magnets, not the cute packaging shown in the photo above. Altoids tins also make a great package. We will have paint and other supplies to decorate tins. So bring an Altoids tin if you are interested.
Tuesday, September 22, 2015
Stake Relief Society Service Day
Saturday, September 26, 2015 10:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Lunch will be served
Service activities include:
Tying baby blanket quilts
Sewing receiving blankets
Stenciling and painting dresses and shorts for children in Africa
Writing letters and making paracord bracelets for US Military (Operation Gratitude)
Anyone who has been working on knitting baby hats can bring them that day.
We would welcome contributions of coordinating flannel fabric cut in 1 yard lengths (for the receiving blankets.)
Each ward or branch to provide one sewing machine to use to help sew the receiving blankets that day.
Any dresses or shorts that are being sewn to be returned by September 13th.
Sisters are welcome to invite their friends and neighbors.
Thank you and we’ll see you on the 26th!
Wednesday, September 2, 2015
Richmond Stake Apple Picking Event
Saturday, Sep 19th, 2pm
Carter
Mountain Orchard, 1435 Carters Mountain Trail, Charlottesville, VA.
Event begins at 2pm, but members can come and go at any time. The Stake
will provide individual gift cards that you can redeem for a doughnut
and apple cider at the event and would like a count of how many cards to
order. Sign-up sheet and directions can be found online at http://stake-events.com/mini-event-apple-picking.html
Tuesday, August 25, 2015
Book Club Thursday Night
August 27th at 7:30 pm
Come on out to Meredith Weber's house:
9901 Staples Mill Rd
Glen Allen, Va 23060
This month we are having a "Backyard Book Club" gathering. (We may even have a fire and s'mores!)
If you would like to bring a favorite outdoor treat or snack feel free.
We
are going to be talking about "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline.
However, if you haven't read the book come socialize anyway and enjoy
the nice summer night before they are officially over. :)
Are
you a survivor? Come review your knowledge of first aide and 72 hour
kits in this fun activity based on the reality TV show Survivor. There
will be a brief lesson then a competition. Anyone who wishes to
participate will be split into teams that will have to complete three
tasks: a race, a maze, and a puzzle. Those who do not wish to compete
can be the cheering section. Refreshments and nursery provided.
Tuesday, June 23, 2015
Relief Society Pool Party
Thursday, July 23rd at 6pm (**this is a change from the original save the date**)
Erlynn Lansing's Home
Please sign up to bring dessert or salad sides
Thursday, June 11, 2015
Glen Allen Ward service project this Saturday, June 13th!
Who: Everyone is invited. Bring family and invite friends to come.
What: Picking up trash around the park
Where: Deep Run Park. We will meet in the parking lot next to the rec center.
When: June13th @ 9AM
There
will be trash bags, and disposable gloves to use. If you have your own
gloves that you would prefer to use, bring them along.
We will plan to clean up for an hour, then we will meet back up for some refreshments.
When
we are finished feel free to hang out and enjoy the park. Bring
Frisbees, soccer balls, or whatever else you want to play with.
In case of bad weather, we will postpone the activity to a later date. We will send out an email if this is the case.
Meet the Mormons has been slated to open in the Richmond area along with other areas of the country on Friday, October 10th at Westchester Commons Stadium 16, 361 Perimeter Drive, Midlothian VA 23114 (Midlothian Turnpike at 288). Thanks to our many members who went online and requested this to make it happen!
You may hear soon about the movie, "Meet the Mormons" which will be premiering on October 10th in selected theaters. Richmond is not on the list yet. However the Church is providing information on how to increase the likelihood of the movie being shown here.
The movie was produced by the Church and has been approved by the First Presidency. Any profit made from the movie will be donated to the Red Cross. Missionaries will not be at the theatres nor will they be using it as a proselyting tool.
The movie looks at the lives of several LDS families around the world. It is not a movie full of doctrine and teachings but more reflective of the LDS lifestyle and what is important to us. It is not "preachy". It is a movie that provides insight into a variety of LDS families, their backgrounds and values. It is more of a documentary on the featured LDS families.
The Church is aware that going to the theatre can be expensive and does not expect members to attend if it is not in their budget. The movie will come out later in visitor centers and other Church venues so it will be available to all members at some point.
The Church did several focus groups with non-members about the movie and a high percentage of the viewers think the movie is positive, provides more insight about the Church and would recommend it to non-member friends. Of course it helped the non-members with their misconceptions about the Church. What the Church would like us to do is go to meetthemormons.com<http://meetthemormons.com> and watch the trailer and submit a request online that the movie be shown locally. Please consider taking a moment to look at this website and make the request.
Hey ladies, our ward's quarterly Relief Society Meeting is just a few weeks away. The Wednesday after General Conference we are gathering to make a Christmas tree craft. We really want you to be able to make something that you will like, so there are quite a few options. Great for individual creativity, a little tricky to explain.
Before getting into the what's and how's, here is a video about why. Elder Uchtdorf explains that creating is part of who we are in his talk "Happiness, Your Heritage".
Now for the fun stuff, what you can make!
Advent Calendar:
A count down for the 25 days until Christmas. (If you prefer 24, don't put in the top nail.) This craft will require hammering, so if you have one please bring a hammer. Nails and tags are provided. Tags are blank on the back for you to put on scriptures, numbers, etc.
advent calendar
Decorated Tree:
If the advent calendar sounds too busy, just decorate your tree. We've got lots of things to make your tree beautiful.
decorated tree
Chalkboard Tree:
Want to write messages on your tree? Use chalkboard paint. For the best coverage, use a roller brush.
chalkboard tree
Clothesline Frame:
This is a fun way to hang Christmas photos, a few Christmas cards, or mini ornaments. For this craft you will get hemp and 10 mini clothespins. It does require some hammering, so please bring a hammer.
clothesline frame
Decorated Frame:
If you'd rather have the frame without the clothesline, that is fine. Leave the tree cutout blank, or fill with wrapping paper, chalkboard, an enlarged photo, etc. Sorry, we aren't providing materials big enough to fill the hole, but you are welcome to bring stuff and glue/nail it on at the activity. The frame is 2 feet tall and 16 inches wide.
