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. 

Activities this week- reminder

This Wednesday (tomorrow) the Activity day girls (ages 8-11) will be having a progressive dinner activity. They will be meeting at the Shinn home at 6:00 PM and will be finished at 8:00 PM at the Christenson Home.

 Ward Christmas Party 

Friday, December 18th @ 7:00 PM at the ward building. 

We will be having cookies and hot chocolate.

 Please bring 2 dozen cookies if you can and a new children's toy (unwrapped). 

Santa, music, fellowship, fun

Elder's Quorum Christmas party

Just a reminder to wear you ugly sweater and come to the Elder's Quorum Christmas party  tonight, Friday December 11th at 7:00 PM. It will be at the Mallory's home. This will be for adults only. Kids are invited to the Ward Christmas party next week on the 18th. 

Please bring:

Potluck appetizer

Lawn Chair

White Elephant gift to exchange ($10 Max)

Experience a Night in Bethlehem

* Activities for children including live animals

* Mary and Joseph performances every 30 minutes

* Free to the Public

Performances of Mary and Joseph and the triumphant birth of Jesus take place every 30 minutes, beginning at 6 PM.

Will be accepting can good foods for donation for the homeless.

December 17th - 20th 2015

From 6:00 - 9:00 PM

Shows every 30 minutes.

Location:

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- day Saints

7851 Lutz Lake Fern Road

Odessa, FL 33556

Just a reminder our Ward Thanksgiving dinner is tomorrow, Friday November 20th at 6:30 PM. If you have signed up to bring food, please come at 6:00 PM so everything can be ready on time. We still need a few people to help serve food during the dinner. Friends are always welcome.  

The Smith family has a Whirlpool Gold Fridge they are looking to give away to anyone that could use it. It is white, and door hinges on either side. There are 4 shelves on the inside, freezer is on top and has an ice cube maker and an internal water filter. Dimensions are 32 3/4 W, 65 1/2 H, 29 1/2D. Please contact them soon, as Salvation Army will picking it up Friday (tomorrow).

We started our Ward 40 day fast on November 1st. Please pray each day for the member who is fasting to be guided in their efforts with missionary work. Whether it be one individual who comes to mind or a missionary experience, you will be given an opportunity to share the gospel. There are still a few days in Nov (27th) and December that are open if you want the opportunity to fast. Please contact Bro. Schneiter for dates or more information on who is fasting.

We will be having our Relief Society Christmas party on Thurs. December 3rd at 7:00. We will have light refreshments. Please bring an ornament ($5 limit) to exchange and 2 dozen cookies if you would like to participate in the cookie swap.

The YM/YW have their annual service project on Wednesday, Dec 2nd. They are decorating a nursing home and though they have some Christmas decorations, they are always in need of more. If you have (gently used and in working condition) decorations you want to donate, please bring them to the church during the next 2 Sundays. Pick ups are not available.

JustServe Program and Website information

Matching faith ,nonprofit, community and governmental organizations that need volunteers with volunteers willing to help.

In a combined 3rd hour meeting, we learned about a new program called JustServe. Here is some information regarding the program.

WHAT is JustServe?

• JustServe is a cooperative effort between Church members, full-time missionaries and citizens of local communities to relieve suffering, care for the poor and needy, and enhance the quality of life in the community. It is a practical application of the Savior's admonition to "love thy neighbor as thyself." (Matthew 22:39)
• Justserve.org is a volunteer matching website, designed and managed by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

HOW can I help Implement JustServe?

• Register at justserve.org (or download the free JustServe app from the Apple and Android App Stores) to quickly and easily submit or volunteer for projects in your area. The website supports the most recent 2 or 3 version of Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome, and Safari. If you encounter problems with justserve.org, seek help through the "Feedback" button on the website while providing as much information as possible.
• Volunteer. Charitable community service opportunities are available close to home for individuals, families, quorums, classes, auxiliaries, and wards. Neither Church members nor missionaries should volunteer in the community as a disguise for proselyting. Our motive should always be a pure desire to help others in need, regardless of their beliefs. Mormon Helping Hands t-shirts and vests should not be worn while participating in JustServe projects. Please save these for disaster relief or other priesthood assigned service projects as defined by your stake president.
• Submit Projects to your stake JustServe committee or by clicking on the website "Submit" button. Projects must meet the following guidelines:
• The best service opportunities are collaborative - working side by side with others in the community.
• Humanitarian service opportunities should assist the poor and those in need of a helping hand.
• Community service opportunities should enhance the quality of life in the community.
• JustServe projects should not directly involve volunteers in fundraising, have a political focus, or be for - profit oriented. They can be donation based (canned food and clothing drives, etc.)
• Share your positive experiences on justserve.org, in Church meetings and classes, and on social media while using the hashtag #justserve.
• Tell your friends and neighbors about justserve.org, a free website available to everyone.

WHEN is it supposed to be done?

• There is no timeline, requirement nor commitment to serve. When time and circumstances allow, JustServe makes it easier for Latter-day Saints and members of the community to find opportunities to serve those in need.

WHO do I contact with questions?

• Your ward JustServe specialist (counselor in the bishopric), the stake director of public affairs, or any member of the stake JustServe committee can assist you.

Craft day tomorrow and a few updates

Don't forget to come to our Souper Saturday activity, Saturday October 17th at the Ward building form 10 am to  2pm.We will be having lunch, playing games, creating a visiting teaching treat besides making projects that required sign up.  Feel free to bring a project you are working on or any other crafting supplies you no longer need, that may be a treasure to someone else.

There will be a Stake Fireside on Friday, October 23rd at 7:30 p.m. and all are invited to attend. Dawn Armstrong who appeared in the movie Meet the Mormons will be speaking. She will also be speaking to the youth on Saturday, October 24th at 5:00 p. m.


 Don't forget to sign up for Trunk or Treat and the Ward Chili Cook off Oct 28th!


The Cub Scouts will be hosting a Thank You dinner on Wednesday, November 4th for all Veterans and Military Personnel in the Ward and any friends they would like to invite. Please let Sis. Bishop or any of the Cub Scout leaders know if you have any questions