RS Christmas Celebration

Wednesday, Dec. 9th 7pm at Joy Lansing's home117 Countryside Ln Richmond, VA 23229
Come celebrate the Christmas season with the sisters in the ward. There will be a brief spiritual message, good food, and plenty of great conversations. We hope to see you there!

Lots of ways to celebrate Christmas this week!

Book ClubThursday, December 3rd at 7pm
Ladies!
I don't know why, (ok I do) but I am already SO excited for this next month's book club get together.  It is being held at Margie Harton's delightfully-charming home at: 1109 Hillside Ave, Richmond, Va 23229.  We will be sitting around the table discussing the newly-released Santa/Christ story of: "The Immortal Nicholas" by Glenn Beck and is Currently a #1 Best Seller on Amazon...
http://www.amazon.com/The-Immortal-Nicholas-Glenn-Beck/dp/1476798842
If you are in the early-Holiday spirit bring something seasonal and yummy to eat!
I hope we've given enough time for those who want to read the book to READ!
Save the Date and Seasons Greetings!

Stake Conference

Saturday-Sunday, Dec 5-6

Saturday: Priesthood session,  4:00 - 6:00pm, and adult session, 7:00 - 9:00pm, at the Stake Center. 
Sunday: General session, 10:00 - 12:00pm, Monument Building (broadcast from Stake Center).

Oh, Come, Let Us Adore Him!  A Celebration of Christ
Sunday December 6th from 5:30-7:30pm at the Stake Center.
Special musical program featuring the Richmond Chorale will begin at 5:30 in the chapel followed by creche exhibits and refreshments.  This will be the only Christmas performance by the Chorale in our Stake.  Please consider inviting neighbors and friends!If you have a creche (nativity) that you would like to loan for the event please contact Lisa Pyron or Shelly Garfield and they will arrange for transporting them.

First Presidency Christmas Devotional

Sunday, Dec. 6, 8:00 - 9:00pm
Broadcast from Temple Square.  Can be viewed on BYUtv, LDS.org home page, Mormon Channel, and at the Monument Ave Building

Fast Sunday

Because of Stake Conference, Fast Sunday will be held on November 29th.

Nielsen Baby gofundme Link

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

Rides for Jo Bennett

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, please email 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.

Trunk or Treat and Book Club this Week!

Tonight! Ward Trunk or Treat and Chili Cook-Off

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.

Missionary Moments and Marble Magnet Sets

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. 

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!

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

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. :)

Hope to see you then!

Survivor Night: RS Quarterly Meeting with the Young Women

Wednesday, August 12th, 7 pm at the church

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.

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

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.

RS Birthday Celebration

General Women's Broadcast

Adult Conference