New member baptisms

This Saturday there are two baptisms scheduled, one for Philip Pierce and the other for Stefani Stewart at 4:00pm.  What a wonderful opportunity to fellowship and support these soon to be new members.  Let's welcome these two into our ward by being there to support them both.. 

Ward employment specialist

If you need any assistance with unemployment, underemployment, or help with employment in general, the ward employment specialist is Benjamin Ainsa. (804) 270-2573 or email myazdiamondbacks@yahoo.com

Richmond Career Fair

March 14, 2012 (Wednesday)

11am-2pm

Crown Plaza Hotel

6531 W. Broad St

Temple trips

Upcoming Temple trips Saturday February 18th & Tuesday February 21.  If you would like to ride together please contact Sister Faye Mullins - 501-2101or Carol Caddell - 270-4012. 

Tri-Stake Single Adult Conference

On April 20 & 21 there will be a Tri-Stake Single Adult Conference for ages 31 and up. Friday night social time. Saturday breakfast, keynote speakers, workshops, lunch, social time, dinner, & dance. Sunday breakfast, Sacrament Meeting/Testimony Meeting, lunch, and goodbye.

Also those 18 and up are invited for the Keynote Speakers at 10:00 am on Saturday.  The speakers will be Elder Lansing & Sister Oaks.

February's messages

To read the following articles click on them.  Exhort Them to Pray is the First Presidency's message and this is February's Visiting Teaching Message Guardians of the Hearth.

CANCELLED - Career Workshop Reminder

This is an update, THE CAREER WORKSHOP ON FEBRUARY 11TH HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO INSUFFICIENT PARTICIPANT REGISTRATIONS.

This Saturday at 9:00 am at the Stake Center will be the Career and Employment Workshop.   Learn and practice skills needed to obtain a job, move up in the job you have, change careers. Registration required. Please contact Tish Heflebower @ Tish.heflebower@gmail.com or 804-928-3868 Bring a sack lunch.

Tri-stake Super Saturday and Dance

February 11 at 6:00 pm at the Stake Center for those with YM/YW.  Tomorrow is a Super Saturday followed by a Valentine's Day themed dance. Church Dress.
 

Gospel Doctrine Lessons

Here's the reading assignments for Sunday School for the next few weeks.

Feb. 12  Gospel Doctrine Lesson 6: 2 Nephi 1-2

Feb. 19  Gospel Doctrine Lesson 7: 2 Nephi 3-5

Mar. 4    Gospel Doctrine Lesson 8: 2 Nephi 6-10

Stake Employment Reminder

Don't forget that this Wednesday February 8 and every 2nd and 4th Wednesdays at 7:pm, the Stake will be doing the Stake Employment Office at the Stake Center. 

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.  Appointments are not required.  For additional information, please contact:  Candace Harman at vacandace@gmail.com or 804.380.8558, Tish Heflebower at tish.heflebower@gmail.com or 804.928.3868, Hank Heilesen at hankheilesen@ymail.com or 804.240.8648.

Our divine potential

The sources from Sister Rich's lesson today are as follows.  And what an amazing lesson too!  What was your favorite part?

Elder D. Todd Christofferson - Recognizing God's Hand in Our Daily Blessings

Elder Rober C. Oaks - Your Divine Heritage 

Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf - You Matter to Him

Also from the Scriptures - Helaman 5:12, Alma 37:36-47 & 1Nephi 16:29.

If you click on each one it will take you to that article or scripture(you will need to scroll down to the specified verse).