NOVEMBER 2010 CALENDAR

1ST   FHE

2nd    7:00 PM Stake Presidency Interviews (PW)

         7:00 Bishopric Interviews (WH)
3rd    7:00 PM Young Men Mutual
         7:00 Young Women in Excellence (Peachwood) 
4th    7:00 PM Scout Roundtable (3700 W 4700 S)
7th    Fast Day
         Daylight Savings Ends
8th    FHE
9th    6:30 PM Relief Society Activity - "True Potluck/ Make & Take-Quick Receipt Envelope Booklets (no cost)/Vinyl Nativity Silhouettes Scenes on Glass Blocks(Order vinyl scenes ahead before the 9th from Dorene)  
13th  10:30 AM Primary Activity
         12:00 PM  Worldwide Leadership Training (PW)
         6:00  PM  Stake Singles/High Priests Dinner (PW)
14th   Primary Sacrament Program
          Ward Temple Week
15th   FHE
16th   7:00 PM Stake Cub Pack Meeting
          7:00 PM Stake Presidency Interviews  (PW)
          7:00 Bishopric Interviews  (WH)
17th   7:00 PM Mutual Activity
19th   Stake Young Men Turkey Shoot & Camp
20th   Stake Young Men Turkey Shoot & Camp
21st   Newsletter Articles Due
          5:00 PM Stake Priesthood Meeting
22nd   FHE
25th   Thanksgiving

30th    FHE



BOOK CLUB

Dear Biblios,
  I send greetings from the Land of Oz . . . as surely some tornado touched down and sent me to a faraway place from which I have yet to return to reality. Our pal Glinda, Good Witch of the North, is nowhere to be seen . . . anybody know where she has decided to vacation? I keep waiting for her to work her magic on these blasted ruby slippers, but as yet, have seen no change in getting me back. Of course, the Wicked Witch of the West has to stick her nose in where it doesn't belong and continues to confound my already short-circuited brain. She should know that I am already in competition with the Scarecrow for help and she certainly doesn't add anything positive to the workings of these ruby slippers either. Oh, Auntie Em . . . what is a soul to do????
   I suppose I should put a pause on this spin cycle and catch all of you up on the happenings. . . . I first thank all of you who have stepped in to pick up the slack in my absence or lack of participation.  Had I been keeping up, you would have heard about our August presentation that was masterfully rendered by HeatherMarshall. Thank you for a spell-binding review of The Horse Whisperer. It is a great story.
   We certainly have to send "Well Wishes" to Bill Chesley and his recovery. We still look forward to hearing your presentation on Les Miserables and will hold you to your offer in 2011! September wouldn't have happened if it weren't for the saving grace of my good friend Dorene Lynch who graciously and without hesitation offered to do the presentation for the month. She did an amazing Powerpoint review of The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini. Thank you so much for an awesome job!
  Besides the fact that we are thoroughly hooked on books, we basically love and enjoy getting together to grow our friendships. We have traveled far and wide (certainly more places than these ruby slippers are going), we must have run into Oz, the Wizard, somewhere along our journey, as we have most definitely increased our brain power and heart. I would say we have even learned things that may have given some of us courage as we walk our path.  Books aside . . . we love movies as well! So every once in a while we slip one in. October brought us that opportunity. We often view the movie version of something we have read and October was a "treat" as we watched The Secret Life of Bees, a much-loved book reviewed in our past.

  The year is drawing to a close . . . that means we are usually rewarded with a great kickoff to the holidays at our November Book Club. Thanks to our well-read Biblio, Sue Marshall, 2010 will be no different. She will give us the gift of The Christmas Hope by Donna VanLiere (Name sound familiar? She wrote The Christmas Shoes). It is a wonderful holiday story of love in the face of loss, joy when all seems hopeless, and how light can shine into the darkest places. We meet little five year-old Emily and how her presence in the home of the Addisons will change them . . . how they will learn that there is no sorrow so great that faith cannot help you find your way through. It is an uplifting tale, perfect for the coming season. Sue always does a great job . . . come be among friends and celebrate!
  One more reminder . . . please remember to drop off your books for our Annual Book Donation!  Thanks so much for all your help to keep our gatherings going . . . for your love, support and friendship. In the meantime . . . anyone know how to get the magic of these ruby slippers to kick in??? If you see Glinda out there in limbo, send her my way....
Kris Humphries

801.963.9706 or 801.808.9783

Book: The Christmas Hope                  
Author: Donna VanLiere
Presenter: Sue Marshall
Place: Marva's Snow Globe (while it lasts)
Date: Tuesday, November 30th
Time: 7:00 pm

R.S.Activity Night - Humanitarian Projects !!!!!

We completed the four quilts and 12 file folder games. Thanks to those who helped!!!! 

RELIEF SOCIETY NEWS FROM OUR WVC 4TH WARD NEWSLETTER

   Our September Relief Society Activity night was a fun reminder of the retreats of 2008 and 2010. We saw some of the changes in the YWwho attended and enjoyed the memories of the times in Heber.  Thanks go to the photographers who were kind to submit photos. We hope you all have wonderful memories of being there together as sisters, both older and younger, in the gospel. Sister Lynch is pretty good as a party planner, Powerpointer and photographer!

  We also want to thank those of you who brought garden produce, bread, etc., to share, as well as those who helped by taking the abundance home!!! We were twice blessed!!
  Our next Relief Society Meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 12 at 6:30 pm. Look for more information coming! We are pulling some ideas together for a great Humanitarian evening, plus some other surprises. Thanks again to our phone callers who help so much in reminding us closer to our R. S. events.
  There will be a Stake Temple Day during the week prior to our Stake Conference, which has been scheduled for October 23-24. 
  Welcome to Abraham and Debbie Zurita and their family who have moved into the former Pratt home on Montaia Drive.   Their presence in our ward will make a great addition to all of our lives. 

  Congratulations to the Barker family who recently had the privilege and blessing of having their family sealed as a ‘forever family.’ Thanks, too, for Sister Smith and her helpers for their celebration.
  Thank you to Sister Gwen Lythgoe for accepting an additional music calling to be our R. S. pianist! We are pleased that she is so willing and able to share her abilities and talents.
  We are needing someone who knits or crochets to do a small project. If you have either of these talents and would be willing to help, or know of someone who does in the ward, please let one of the Presidency know.
  We want to send a note of condolences from the Relief Society to the Eccles family. Sue’s brother passed away unexpectedly a few days ago. Our hearts go out to you.
  Brother Bill Chesley recently had surgery and is recuperating well. He is anxious to be home and enjoying his own surroundings.
  Several of our ward members are having challenges in different areas at this time. Please remember those in our ward of whom you are aware needing special blessings at this time. If you are aware of any information helpful to the Relief Society President, please give Sister Kay Williams a call at 801.963.9706, or 801.808.9794. We so appreciate those who are faithful in completing their visiting teaching assignments and caring for our ward members. (credits of clipart from Mormon Share, artist Chris Gunn)

RELIEF SOCIETY LESSON SCHEDULE

Oct 2-3 General Conference

Oct 10 Gospel Principles 19 Sister Leroy

Oct 17 Gospel Principles 20 Sister Rosenloff

Oct 24 Stake Conference

Oct 31 Combined R.S./Priesthood Bishopric

Condolences to Pam and Gary Magnuson - Lily

The West Valley Ward Relief Society Sisters send our sincere condolences to Pam and Gary Magnuson and their family.

With Pam's permission, quote:

"Our son, David, and his wife and children, as well as our family, are mourning the loss of their five-year old daughter, Lily, who passed away on October 1st, after a short hospitalization. Because you are special to us, we just wanted to share this with you. Thank you for sharing your lives with us.  With love and appreciation,

                                   Pam & Gary"

LILLIAN MOURITSEN
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 9, 2010 at the Mapleton 8th Ward Chapel, 1215 North 1000 West, Mapleton. Friends may call at the church on Saturday morning from 9:00 until 10:30. Interment, Provo City Cemetery.

Ward Member Charlotte Humphries Passes Away

WITH SADNESS WE ANNOUNCE the FUNERAL AND VIEWING for:

Charlotte Blake Humphries "Love One Another" Charlotte Blake Humphries, fun loving mother, grandmother, great- grandmother, sister and friend passed away October 8, 2010. She was born December 16, 1913 in Hinckley, Utah to Joseph E. Blake and Delta Cox Blake. She married Ray B. Humphries in the Salt Lake Temple September 18, 1936. She was always active in the LDS church, serving as a Relief Society President; faithful visiting teacher, Young Women's Counselor, Sunday School, Primary and Young Women's teacher for over 50 years. She loved Temple work. Survived by her nine daughters: Joan (ElRay) Buchanan, Marilyn (Richard) Hubert, Kate (Steve) Burdette, Barbara (John) Hester, Paulette (Paul) Burt, Charlotte Marie (Dick) Hill, Debra Humphries, Kristine Humphries, and Cynde (Ken) Snow; 36 grandchildren; 72 great-grandchildren; seven great-great grandchildren; two sisters: Irene Whitfield and Lou Jean Steadman; brother, Delaun Blake. Preceded in death by husband; two grandsons; one great grandson. Sincere thanks to Haven Hospice for their loving care. Funeral services will be held Tues., Oct. 12, 2010 11:00 a.m. at the West Valley 4th Ward, 3200 W. 3985 S. Viewing will be held Monday 6:00-8:00 p.m. at McDougal Funeral Home, 4330 S. Redwood Road, and Tuesday at the church 10:00-10:45 a.m. Interment, Murray City Cemetery. Family requests that you bring a few of your favorite photos of Charlotte to the Monday evening viewing. We will scan them then for a Keepsake Video.
Published in Deseret News on October 9, 2010

Book Club

  Notes from last months book review,The Kite Runner, will be published next month.

   Kris would like the blog to announce that Book Club will still be having their Annual Book Club Donation Drive.  Starting in Mid-October the Relief Society is going to have totes out for their annual Humanitarian Drive for Winter Clothing.  (Yes, they are, starting earlier this year!!!)   To aid our Book Club, the R.S. is adding a tote just for Books. 
   The Book Club followers were treated to a wonderful Apple Cake by Julie Thacker.  Julie was kind enough to share that receipe with us.