HAPPY 2012 NEW YEAR



Beginning January,1st,2012
Whitehall Ward Meeting Times Will Be Between 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
Exact Block Meeting Scedule to Follow

Graphic from Dixie Allen at:Clip Art

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

"How is Christmas regarded today? The legend of Santa Claus, the Christmas tree, the decorations of tinsel and mistletoe, and the giving of gifts all express to us the spirit of the day we celebrate; but the true spirit of Christmas lies much deeper than these. It is found in the life of the Savior, in the principles He taught, in His atoning sacrifice--which become our great heritage."
--Howard W. Hunter, "The Real Christmas", Ensign, Dec. 2005, 24


"Christmas means giving. The Father gave his Son, and the Son gave his life. Without giving there is no true Christmas, and without sacrifice there is no true worship."

--Gordon B. Hinckley, "What Shall I Do Then with Jesus Which Is Called Christ?", Ensign, Dec. 1983, 3

FYI: Something Free & Fun To Do in SLC on Dec. 19th

This is something my family has been doing for about 27 years.  I thought it was about time to share the information.  Click on the following link to learn about the:Christmas Carole Sing-Along 

Date: Monday, December 19, 2011

Time: 7:00 pm

Ticket Prices: Free If you go I suggest you leave early at 5:30 pm on TRAX "Join the Larry H. Miller Family and Robert C. Bowden as we share in the spirit of Christmas with an evening of seasonal sights and sounds the whole family will enjoy.  Music will be provided live by Generations of Sound, a full 30-piece orchestra, conducted by Robert C. Bowden; with performances throughout the evening by singer/actor, Alex Boyé.   As part of this festive evening, guests will receive special gifts—like FREE PARKING, tickets to a Bees game, coupons for the Megaplex Theatres, Miller Motorsports Park and Fanzz, as well as a delicious holiday TREAT—while supplies last."

WHITEHALL R.S. NEWS FOR DECEMBER 2011

  We want to acknowledge the great contributions of Sister Jessica Bateman as she has been recently released from our ward Relief Society Presidency. We wish her all the best as she juggles her new routine of caring for brand new baby, Allyson. We would also like to thank Sister Kay Williams for all her time and effort in caring for the sisters of our ward through her calling as Visiting Teaching Coordinator. We sincerely wish her the best in her new calling as a Church Service Missionary at the Employment Center.    We welcome Sister Dianne Niebuhr as first counselor and Sister Bea Winslow as secretary.  Sister Sandy Hill is our new Visiting Teaching  coordinator.  Please keep visiting your current route and call your current supervisors until we get reorganized. We are looking forward to working together as sisters in the coming weeks and months ahead.   We want to invite and encourage some of you who haven’t been with us for a while to join with us once again and enjoy the sisterhood of the women in our ward. We would like to extend a warm welcome to those who have recently been released from the Young Women and Primary to join with us in our weekly Sunday Relief Society meetings as well.  Our fun November activity helped us get to know a little bit more about our sisters and some of their favorite things. We so appreciate the hardworking committee members that worked with Sister Sarah Holman, namely Sister Laura Rollins, Sister Stacy Bowen and Sister Anikka Edwards. We enjoyed delicious soups and desserts provided by our generous sisters as well. Thank you all for making our evening so fun!
   The Jordan River Temple will be closed for cleaning for two weeks, beginning Tuesday, December 6 through Tuesday, December 20. It will also be closed on Saturday, December 24. On Saturday, December 31 the last endowment session will begin at 10:00 am. Special Endowment sessions in Spanish are held every Wednesday at 8:00 pm and every Saturday at 11:20 am. Questions? 801-254-3003.

   We have been given the opportunity to help the Salt Lake City Mission  provide a more abundant Christmas for our own missionaries. We have lists of health/beauty, treat, stationery, stamps, winter wear, gift cards, etc., that they have requested. We will be collecting donated unwrapped items until SUNDAY, December 11.  They will then be delivered and sorted into gift bags, etc. They have also requested usable bikes and missionary-standard clothing in good condition for their ‘missionary mall.’
  Looking Ahead: Our December activity will be held on Sunday, December 18 at 7:00 pm. Sister Kay Neeley has graciously consented to share an evening of memorable stories with the adults in our ward.  So, circle the date and plan to come on Sunday evening for an enjoyable Christmas  gathering. Those of you who may need sitters may contact the Young Women who will be available for service hours.

  

DECEMBER LESSON SCHEDULE

    Dec 4 Leader Instruction Dianne Niebuhr
Dec 11 Gospel Principles 47 Jann Leroy
       Dec 18 Gospel Principles 42 LeAnn Rosenlof

               Dec 25 Christmas Day No Relief Society meeting  

BOOK CLUB-DECEMBER

   The Book Club is again collecting "Books for Kids".  This year the donated books will go to the The Salt Lake Christmas Box House.  The Christmas Box House provides temporary crisis shelter and assessment services to children up through the age of eleven who have been removed from their homes due to abuse or neglect. 
   Book Club members are collecting new books for 18 Years old and younger.   Please contact Kay Williams or Kris Humphries for further information.

  There will be no Book Club meeting for December

DECEMBER -2011-WHITEHALL WARD CALENDAR

4th     6:00 PM First Presidency Christmas Devotional
5th     FHE
6th     4:00 PM Cub Scout Den Meetings (WH)
           7:00 PM Bishopric and Stake Presidency Interviews
7th    7:00 PM Mutual (WH)
10th    4:00 PM Ward Christmas Social (WH)
11th    12:15 Choir Practice (WH) Priesthood Room
12th    FHE
13th    4:00 PM Cub Scout Den Meetings (WH)
            Bishopric and Stake Presidency Interviews
14th    4:00 PM Girls’ Activity Days Ages 8-11 (WH)
            7:00 PM Mutual (WH)
18th   12:15 Choir Practice (WH) Priesthood Room
           7:00 PM Relief Society Devotional (WH)
19th    FHE
20th    4:00 PM Cub Scout Den Meetings (WH)
            Bishopric and Stake Presidency Interviews
21st    7:00 PM Mutual (WH)
25th   CHRISTMAS DAY
26th   FHE
27th   4:00 PM Cub Scout Den Meetings
           Bishopric and Stake Presidency Interviews
28th   4:00 PM Girls’ Activity Days Ages 8-11 (WH)
           7:00 PM Mutual (WH)
30th   4:00 PM Cub Scout Den Meetings (WH)

Whitehall Bldg. (WH)

NOVEMBER GOT SKIPPED-SORRY!!!

Sorry that November didn't get posted

Why?????

 This is the Survivor Tree at the 9-11 Memorial Site, NYC. There is a very inspirational story about this tree.  Click on the following YouTube link for more information:   

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmwP8pig2k4&feature=related and from the History Channel:http://www.history.com/videos/making-the-911-memorial-survivor-tree#making-the-911-memorial-survivor-tree. 

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