Ward Thanksgiving Dinner will be on Friday, November 18th. Sign ups for bringing Thanksgiving sides will be passed around during Souper Satruday (11/12), and on Sunday, Nov. 13th. Aluminum pans will also be handed out on Sunday you can use to cook/bring to the church on the day of the dinner. Friends are always invited.

Souper Saturday is Here!

See you on Saturday, for Souper Saturday Craft day! If you didn't have a chance to sign up, we still need help sewing girls dresses. Once completed, they will be sent to Haiti to those in need. If you did sign up, please bring your supply money on Saturday. The painting class will start at 10:30 am and will take approx. 2 - 2 1/2 hours. All other crafts do not have a specific start time. We will also be having a crockpot soup lunch, salad, rolls and fruit. Hope to see you tomorrow.

Souper Saturday Sign up

Sign ups were out on Sunday. If you didn't have a chance to visit the table or sign up last week please let Sis. Pelias know what you would like to make by November 6th.

Coffee Filter Wreath (wreath only) - $4
Wooden Manger scene - $3
Wall hangings - $5 (choices are Oh holy night, Joy to the world, Stronger poem)
Painting with Pizazz class - $10

We will also have girls dresses to sew (free) to be donated to Haiti.

Supplies we are in need of for the event:
Quilt frame
Electric Sander
Hot glue gun (if you are making a wreath)
Sewing machine

Stake Conference Information

Stake Conference will be held on November 5th and 6th. Details are as follow:

Saturday Nov 5th from 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm - Priesthood leadership (all PEC members with their presidencies and all clerks

Saturday Nov 5th from 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm - Adult Session

Sunday, Nov 6th at 10:00 - General session for everyone at the stake center only.

Sunday Meeting tomorrow and Trunk or Treat!

Hello everyone! Just wanted to send an update we will have our regular 3 hr block meeting on Sunday, October 24th.

Our ward Trunk or Treat activity is less than a week away and we need your help to make it successful!  It will be this coming Friday, October 28th at 6:00 PM

We will have sign ups available on Sunday for:

• Decorating your Trunk and providing treats
• Bring Chili toppings or corn bread, rolls, butter
• Chili Cookoff! Bring a pot of your famous chili to be judged against others in the ward.  
• So far we have just 6 pots of chili coming, and last year 22 were licked to dry.

Hope you can make it make it! Remember friends are always invited to attend! 

Painting for Souper Saturday!

Here is what we will be painting on our Souper Saturday- November 12th. Artist Lindsey will be instructing us how to make this masterpiece!

Sunday update

Relief efforts are no longer needed for Cocoa Beach area for Sunday, October 9th. Church meetings will be held as normal. As a reminder it is Fast Sunday.

Due to the possible need of relief efforts next weekend in Deland, we have decided to move the date of our Souper Saturday activity scheduled for Oct 15th. It will instead be held on Saturday, November 12th from 10am -2 pm.

Sunday, October 9th - Cocoa Beach Cleanup

Please read the message from the Stake Presidency regarding Sunday and the clean up for Cocoa Beach. If you can help, please contact Br. Mullen or Pres. Mallory by 1:00 PM today. They will also need to know if you can carpool (drive or need a ride).

" As we are all aware the Florida's East Coast was hammered this week by Hurricane Matthew. We have been asked to provide relief service to members in the Cocoa Beach Stake this Sunday.

We are asking that Bishops and Branch Presidents initiate the plan to contact all of your families to see who can participate in this one day effort. The plan is to provide service to church members this weekend. A more detailed plan is being developed to help all of the Lord's children starting next weekend.

Here are the details for this Sunday:

We are to meet at the Cocoa Stake Center, 1801 South Fisk Blvd. Rockledge FL at 8 am Sunday Morning. Members will receive instructions at that time.

Brothers, Sisters, and responsible youth 12 and up are invited to attend.

Members should bring any tools that they can, i.e. chainsaws, rakes, gloves, etc. Everyone needs to be self sustaining as far as water, food, etc. Since it is the Sabbath, they are strongly encouraged to pack these items so that they do not have to shop on Sunday. Also, supplies may be limited."

There has not been a determination concerning Sunday meetings.

Souper Saturday

Hello everyone,
We are having Souper Saturday on October 15th from 10am -2pm. Come join us for some crafting and lunch. All crafts are available throughout the day (with the exception of painting with Pizazz class at 12:30 pm). Sign ups and money due October 9th to Lenora Pelias. 

Here are some of the things we will be doing:

Wall Hanging - $5

Wooden Manger scene - $3 These will be natural wood, but can be painted if desired.Paint is not included in the supplies. Basket not included.

Coffee Filter Wreath - $4 If you have a hot glue gun and glue please bring it as it is easier to assemble if you have your own.

Painting with Pizazz! - $10
Make your own handmade painting in the painting class done on canvas.


We have 12 emergency candle kits available to assemble. These are free, first come first serve, one per household)

Sewing Children's dresses - Free - Service project, items to be donated to those in need. We have dresses in various stages started, stitching to be removed, etc. before they can be donated to those in need.

We will have the Quilt frame up to do some tie quilts.

Women's Broadcast

We had a wonderful time mingling with our fellow sisters, trying new sweet creations and hearing inspired messages from our church leaders. Thank you to everyone who made the sweet treats. We know your time is precious and are thankful to you for sharing your baking (or shopping) talent with us. Here are some of the words I took away from the conference.

Embrace the improvements of others and continue in the pursuit of improvement. Encourage progress!

Sis. Stephens
Lay your burdens at the feet of your Savior. Trust Heavenly Father's plan he has for you. You don't have to carry pain (that comes from the unrighteousness of others) alone.

Sis.Oscarson (YW Pres.)

• We need women who have courage like Eve.
• Don't fail to teach principles because of the fear to offend someone.
• Be bold and straightforward when teaching children. If you don't teach, Satan will.

Pres. Uchtdorf

• No matter how much faith you have, it can't : 1. Violate another person's agency. It can invite, pursuade, but it will not compel. 2. force our will upon God. No matter how right we think we are or how sincere we are.
• Purpose of faith is to empower us to act on God's will. Trust he knows what's best and act accordingly.
• Walk by whatever faith you have and seek for more.
• Don't give up, 4th floor, 4th door. If the missionaries quit before they came to that door, he may not have ever met his sweet wife.

Baby Blanket success!

We had a great time with the Activity day girls! Thanks to everyone for working so hard and to Julie for getting everything ready for us. We were able to finish and donate 10 blankets and 8 bibs to Metropolitan Ministries for women who need some comfort.

Combined RS Activity Night

You are invited to attend a combined activity for the Achievement Day girls, YW and Relief Society.

Date: Thursday, August 25th at 7:00 PM
Location: At the Ward building

We will be making Baby Blankets and Bibs and donating them to Metropolitan Ministries.

*Please bring a spool of white thread and a sewing machine if you have one.

Labor Day Breakfast

Save the Date for the Stake Labor Day Breakfast (Monday, September 5th) at Highlander Park in Dunedin. Breakfast will be served from 8 am - 10 am. Bring your own seating (blanket, folding chair). Various sporting games will be looking for players too. Inviting friends to attend is encouraged.

Ward Movie Night

Grab your blankets and join us for a Family Movie night in the gym on Saturday July 16th at 7:00 PM. We will be watching the Peanuts movie. Feel free to invite any friends who may be interested in having a good, clean, fun  (free) family activity. Snacks will be provided.

P.S. we will have chairs available for those who don't want to sit on the floor.

Worldwide Indexing Event

This online event is going on this weekend July 15th - 17th. They are especially in need of people who know how to speak multiple languages. For more information you can go to lds.org and find it on the home page, or search Worldwide Indexing event 2016. If you have never indexed or need help you can contact our Ward Family History Consultants.

You are invited to Join us for Game night! 

Thursday, July 14th at 7:00 pm

Bring your favorite:

Game

Snack/Dessert

Friend

Boutique items for girls camp

Girls camp starts next week -Monday. They will be setting up a boutique/camp store for the girls and are looking for items you have under your sink, cabinet, closet. Everything from costume jewelry to perfume, socks to same shampoos- things we never use-just collect!! Bring items to Sister Mallory to church this Sunday! "One woman's junk is another woman's treasure!"

We had a great time searching for our... Water sources! June 1st kicks off Hurricane season in Florida. We had a great discussion in the dark (okay it wasn't that dark after all) about how to find our water sources, what to include in a 3 day kit, and heard life experiences from Jeannie about surviving after a hurricane. We enjoyed snack pack pudding for dessert and made our own emergency candle kit. We all decided we needed to go on a field trip to Sam's club to get one of these carts to haul all our water and heavy supplies.

Relief Society Activity

Come join us for our monthly activity.
When: Thursday, June 23rd at 7:00 PM
Where: At the Ward Building
Nursery Provided

RS Temple Tea Party

Come join us in the Cultural Hall for a Tea Party on Thursday, May 19th at 6:30 PM. Wear you best Tea party hat. Nursery will be provided. Hope to see you there!

Saints United Voices Choir Fireside

The Saint's Unified Voices Concert  (SUV) firesides for our stake are this Saturday, May 21st at the Seminole Stake Center. Tickets have all been distributed. A stand by line will be available for those still wanting to attend (but not guaranteed) without a ticket. Here are a few reminders for everyone attending.

• Absolutely NO photography or recording of any kind. Do not bring cameras into the church.
• Please silence all cell phones upon entering the chapel.
• Autographs are NOT available.
• Absolutely NO saving seats in the chapel. 
• Seating begins approx. 30 minutes prior to start of presentation, on a first come first serve basis until all seats are taken. Early arrival is recommended.
• Program is approx. 2 hrs long
• Each person MUST have a ticket, which are valid for day and time as printed. Duplicated tickets are NOT valid
• Parking will be at Osceola Fundamental High School. Absolutely NO Parking at the Stake Center.

Clearwater Ward Annual Spaghetti Dinner and Youth Fundraiser Auction

There are many ways to help:

• Come to the Spaghetti Dinner!
• Make plans with us on Friday May 13th to enjoy a delicious spaghetti dinner and silent auction. Dinner begins at 6:30 PM and the silent auction will follow. Tickets are $5 per individual or $20 per family. Dessert will be part of a live auction. So we are in need of those famous baked goods that you love to make. **Auction will begin at approx 7:00 and does not require the purchase of a dinner.
• Be a Food Sponsor!
• Contact a member of the Bishopric to learn how to make a money donation to help purchase supplies for the spaghetti dinner.
• Donate Items to the Auction!
• Handmade or antiques any new or used item in pristine condition will be considered.
• Buy an American Flag Subscription!
• A subscription will include the scouts placing an American Flag in your yard during five patriotic holidays for the next year. The cost for the subscription is only $45. A small portion of this fee is to purchase supplies such as: flag, pole, and lights.
• Hire the youth to Babysit!
• Pay in advance for a night out on the town. When you are ready to redeem your hours, simply contact a member from the YW presidency and they will align you with a sitter for the night. Please give one week notice to ensure the sitter can be booked
• Hire the youth for Service hours!
• Need your Lawn mowed? House cleaned? You name it and we'll see what we can do to help.

Registration forms are being handed out at church or contact someone from the YW/YM Presidency. Please make checks payable to Clearwater Ward. On tithing slip under "other" write: Youth Fundraiser. Online payments are not available for the fundrasier. 

RS Activity tomorrow

Don't forget our RS Activity - Tech class is tomorrow April 28th at 7:00 PM. We will be learning about the new applications and programs available through the church. We will go over:

• LDS.org 
• Paying Tithing
• Using LDS Tools 
• Accessing the Gospel Library

• Indexing

Please bring your devices, (Ipad, Kindle, cell phone, laptop) and come learn with us or help us out! 

You will need to have an LDS account so if you have not set one up yet, your membership id can be found on your temple recommend or given to you by the ward clerk/bishopric member.

General Women's Broadcast and Relief Society Dinner

We hope you can join us!

When: Saturday, March 26th at the Ward Building

Dinner at 6:30 PM

Broadcast at 8:00 PM

For Ages 8 to 108 (or older!) Sunday Dress, Nursery Provided

We will have a SWAP set up in the YW room. Please bring clothes or craft supplies you are no longer in of for someone else to benefit.

To Celebrate the Relief Society's Birthday this month, bring a "gift" for the building. Items needed are:hand towels, potholders, dish brushes, serving spoons, plastic ladels, dish soap, spatulas, plastic wrap, aluminum foil, salad tongs,cookie sheets (1/2 sheet), white towels for Baptisms.

Stake RS activity

"Shoes"... to Join us. Saturday February 20th from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM. St. Petersburg Stake Center invites you for lunch and a special program for all Relief Society Sisters and YW turning 18.
                                                       "Step Forward"

                     

Time out for Women (TOFW)

Deseret Book will be having Time out for Women in Orlando this coming April 15th and 16th.
Bring your faith and add it to the faith of thousands of women at this unique two- day event.

Where: Orange County Convention Center, Orlando FL
Dates: Friday, April 15th 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
            Saturday, April 16th 9:00 AM -3:45 PM

Preregister through March 16th for group discounts of 4 or more. Visit TOFW.com or call 1-866-832-8211 for more details. Limited scholarships available, please contact one of the RS presidency.

Upcoming reminders

RS Friendship Dinner

Thursday, January 28th at 6:30 PM

Clearwater Ward Building

Hope you see you there! 

The Primary would like to hand out a Book of Mormon to each child this year. Please contact Sis. Anderson if you have any extra you can donate to the Primary. 

Save the date: Stake RS Temple trip February 13th.

We are still looking for singers for the Ward Choir. 

 Practice is held on Sunday's at 12:15 PM. 

Please contact Sis. Young if you have any questions.