November 8, 2009

Sisters,

There is no RS newsletter this week, but there are several things you should be aware of, so I will put them all together here. Please be sure to let me know if you have good news you would like to have announced in the future.

Good news:

• Sister Peek's family is moving back to North Carolina, so when she is released from her mission, that is where she will go. This is good news for her, because she loved living there before.

• Sister Ruth Cunningham is back in RS after having served in the Nursery for a long time.

• Sister Tena Williams' son and his family, who are stationed at Fort Hood, are safe and well after the tragedy that took place there this past week.

Service Opportunities:

• Sister Lolita Cook needs help with cleaning on Wednesday morning at 10:00. She and her family are leaving on Sunday for there move to North Carolina.

• The Activity Day girls are planning on assembling 10 or so boxes for operation Christmas Child and would appreciate donations of school supplies, small toys, hygiene items and money for shipping ($7 per box). Watch for a complete list of what is needed in next week's newsletter. Contact Karlynn Welling for more info.

Prayer Request:

• Sister Linda Crapo will be having open-heart surgery on Friday, Nov. 13th. Please include her and her doctors in your individual and family prayers this week. I will give you an update as soon as I have one.

Announcements:

• Wednesday, Nov. 11 @ 7:00pm - Young Women in Excellence - for all girls and their parents.

• Thursday, Nov. 12 @ 7:00pm - Visiting Teaching Conference and Swap Meet Plan on coming a few minutes early to set your swap items out before the meeting begins. Anything you bring that does not get picked up by someone else, will be your responsibility to take home again. Please bring gift-worthy items only. NO JUNK! Wrapping paper will be provided, so you can get a start on Christmas gifts! Feel free to donate wrapping paper if you have leftovers from previous years. Throughout the evening, VT interviews will be conducted by companionship's. Please bring a small (bite-sized) appetizer or dessert to share. Child care is available if needed. Invite your friends! Please see the attached flyer.

• Sunday, Nov. 15 @ 6:00pm - Priesthood Preview - for all boys turning 12 in 2010 and their parents.

Have a great week, Sisters! See you on Thursday!