Friday, October 28, 2016

Dear Little Valley Ward Members,
We are so excited about a new scheduling change that will take place in our Primary this Sunday, October 30! With our Primary pushing 190, and only growing, we feel this change will be very beneficial.
Instead of the the traditional two block Primary and class time, we will have three blocks and are calling this our Tri-Primary schedule. This program is being used by other wards in the stake and has been approved by the 1st Presidency of the Church.
The three rotations are:
1. Singing Time… Primary Room (30 min)
2. Sharing Time … Font Room (30 min)
3. Class Time…. Classrooms (30 min)
There will be two 5-minute breaks between each rotation.
Our ward is just BIG! We feel the smaller numbers in each group will give the children more opportunities to participate during sharing and singing time, as well as increase reverence. This change will also provide the Sunday School with additional rooms.
We appreciate all you do in supporting the Primary.
Love,
The Little Valley Primary Presidency

Tuesday, September 13, 2016

Relief Society Newsletter! Little Valley Ward

Birthdays 
Sep 1: Jenni Jackson
Sept 4: Stacy Theobald
Sept 4: Clare Banks
Sept 7: Lonnie Clarke
Sept 8: Denise Christensen
Sept 8: Ronda Vincent
Sept10: Edith Porter
Sept 13: Julie Reber
Sept 16: Shannon Klomp
Sept 16: Lara Brown
Sept 19: Kelly Luthy
Sept 19: Lundi Rushton
Sept 24: Diane Salisbury
Sept 25: Angela Dean
September Announcements
*Sept 16th - Family Campout – Sand Hollow (east side).  Meet after work, bring your own dinner.  Breakfast will be provided! 
* Sept 17th – Primary Practice 4:00-6:00 at the church.  
* Sept 18th – YM/YW Standards Night 
* Sept 24th - General Women’s Meeting 6:00pm at the Stake Center.  For all sisters ages 8 and up! 

Primary News:
Please remind your children to bring their scriptures to church every week!   

Lessons 
Sept 4th – Presidency message By: Amber Carter 
Sept 11th – Ch: 15 The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper By: Jacque LeRoy 
Sept 18th – Ch: 26 Marriage By: TBA 
Sept 25th – Stake Leader will teacher

Relief Society News 
* CONGRATULATIONS to Brittney Bethers and Karen Williams on the birth of their baby BOYS!! 

* Please submit a photo (or updated photo) of yourself for our RS photo directory.  Email staceysalmon@gmail.com Visiting Teaching
* A NEW MONTH!!  Don’t forget to make your appointments with your sisters today!   Contact Numbers  RS President: Ronda Vincent….(801) 608-7059 1st Counselor: Jen Meredith..……(208) 650-6939 2nd Counselor: Amber Carter…..(801) 836-4403 Secretary: Camilla McKnight…..(435) 229-5958 Secretary: Stacey Salmon.........…(213) 300-3807

Wednesday, August 24, 2016

FAVORITE THINGS NIGHT!!! August 25th at 7:00pm in the Relief Society room.  Bring your most Favorite Thing under $5.00 to share and give away to a sister!  This will be a fun activity to get to know all the new sister that have moved into our Ward over the summer.  Hope to see you all there!

Saturday, August 6, 2016

News Letter


Relief Society Newsletter!
Little Valley Ward



Birthdays

Aug 3rd: Suzann Bang
Aug 4th: Kim Woodbury
Aug 8th: Melaine Alldregde
Aug 9th: Jodie Norton
Aug 13th: Jenny Drummond
Aug 13th: Annette Bradley
Aug 15th: Misty Greer
Aug 15th: Aimee Thatcher
Aug 17th: Jodi Butler
Aug 20th: Jen Meredith
Aug 22nd: Jan Liston
Aug 27th: Bre Sullivan

August Announcements

Aug 11th - KIDS ARE BACK IN SCHOOL!

Aug 25th (DATE CHANGE)
Favorite Things Night 7:00pm in the Relief Society room.  Bring your most favorite thing under $5 to share and give away to a sister.  This will be a fun activity to get to know all the new sisters that have moved into our Ward over the summer.

Primary News: Please remind your children to bring their scriptures to church every week!

Lessons

Aug 7th - Chapter 13:
The Temple
By: Carol Sperry

Aug 14th - Presidency Message
By: Ronda Vincent

Aug 21st - Chapter 14: Hastening Family History & Temple Work
By: Anne Walker

Aug 28th  - Conference Address: The Healing Ointment of Forgiveness
By: Carrie Wyman




Relief Society News

·         We have had lots of new families move in over the summer. Welcome to Relief Society…
Judy Danklef, Neta Thatcher, Jodie Norton, DeNae Cuff, Mandy Noel, Jenn Stockard, Casey Duarte, Linda Bush, Marilyn Jenson, Tiffany Wade, Myrissa Terril,
Katherine Kroff, Candy Morrison, Annette Bradley,
Kathy Spencer, Stacia Mizukawa, Jodie Butler, Leeza Drew, Susan Nelson, Shanna Jensen, Ann Hatch, Kimi Leavitt, Jacque LeRoy, Julie Reber, Brianna Maxfield, Emily Leavitt, and Elise Muwheek


·         Please submit a photo (or updated photo) of yourself for our RS photo directory.  Email staceysalmon@gmail.com
Visiting Teaching

u   A NEW MONTH!!  Don’t forget to make your appointments with your sisters today!

Contact Numbers

RS President: Ronda Vincent….(801) 608-7059
1st Counselor: Jen Meredith..…..…(208) 650-693
2nd Counselor: Amber Carter…..(801) 836-4403
Secretary: Camilla McKnight…..(435) 229-5958
Secretary: Stacey Salmon.........…(213) 300-3807

Wednesday, July 20, 2016

-Little Valley Ward Relief Society News-

Birthdays this week: Judith Trease-21st 

-Announcements-
 
* SATURDAY July 23rd- Pioneer Breakfast at the church 8:00am.  We have so many NEW families in the Ward.  This will be a fun breakfast to get to know your new neighbors.  

* Primary-please encourage your primary children to bring their scriptures to church every week. Thank you! 

* As a Relief Society we are still focusing on what we can do to help refugees.  One thing they are in desperate need of is backpacks and school supplies.  We are collecting donations of these items.  As school is winding down please consider donating your child’s gently used backpacks.  You can drop backpacks and any other donations off at Sister Vincent’s house.  

* PLEASE send a photo of yourself for our RS directory. Or an updated photo if you would like! Email staceysalmon@gmail.com 


This Weeks Lesson: Conference Address  

Friday, July 15, 2016

New Sisters!

We would like to welcome the new sisters to the Little Valley Ward!

Jodi Butler
2308 E 3910 S
St George, UT  84790
Birthday  August 17

Leeza Drew
2255 E Pasture Drive
St George, UT  84790
Birthday  June 23

Susan Nelson
2258 E Pasture Drive
St George, UT  84790
Birthday  April 19

Shanna Jensen
2386 E 3670 S
St George, UT  84790
Birthday  December 13

Ann Hatch
2348 E Crimson Ridge Drive
St George, UT  84790
Birthday  February 26

Kimi Leavitt
2288 E 3480 S
St George, UT  84790
Birthday  January 20

Jacque LeRoy
2554 E Crimson Ridge Drive
St George, UT  84790
Birthday  June 27

Julie Reber
2458 E 3910 S
St George, UT  84790
Birthday  September 13

Brianna Maxfield
2384 E 3970 S
St George, UT  84790
Birthday  January 29

Emily Leavitt
2283 E Pasture Drive
St George, UT  84790
Birthday  July 21

Tuesday, June 7, 2016

-Little Valley Ward Relief Society-

Birthdays this week:
Carrie Wyman-June 5th,
Amber Taylor-June 10th,
 Marva Cutler-June 11th 

-Announcements-

* June 9th- Join us at the Brigham Young Home and Nielson’s Custard @ 6:00pm.  Meet at the church at 5:40pm if you want to carpool.  Cash is needed for ice cream afterwards! 

* Primary News-please encourage your primary children to bring their scriptures to church every week. Thank you! 

* As a Relief Society we are still focusing on what we can do to help refugees.  One thing they are in desperate need of is backpacks and school supplies.  We are collecting donations of these items.  As school is winding down please consider donating your child’s gently used backpacks.  You can drop backpacks and any other donations off at
Sister Vincent’s house.  

Thursday, June 2, 2016

-Little Valley Ward Relief Society-

Birthdays: Leslye Sonju & Kristin Patten

-Announcements-

* June 9th- Join us at the Brigham Young Home and Nielson’s Custard @ 6:00pm.  Meet at the church at 5:40pm if you want to carpool.  Cash is needed for ice cream.
* Primary News-please encourage your primary children to bring their scriptures to church every week. Thank you! 
* As a Relief Society we are still focusing on what we can do to help refugees.  One thing they are in desperate need of is backpacks and school supplies.  We are collecting donations of these items.  As school is winding down please consider donating your child’s gently used backpacks.  You can drop backpacks and any other donations off at Sister Vincent’s house.  
* PLEASE send a photo of yourself for our RS directory. Or an updated photo if you would like! Email staceysalmon@gmail.com 


This Weeks Lesson: Presidency Message
Teacher: Stacey Salmon

Tuesday, May 17, 2016

Come Roll With Us

Little Valley Relief Society

Roll Making Class

Thursday, May 19th at 7:00pm
Sister Chournoo's Home 2431 E 3860 S
Come have fun and learn with us!
Welcome our New Sisters to the ward!

Neta Thatcher
435-229-6177
2501 E 3860 S
St George, UT 84790
Birthday: February 12

Jodie Norton
801-891-2405
2815 Lincoln Ln
St George, UT  84790
Birthday: August 9

Judith Danklef
801-785-3223
2376 W 3770 S
St George, UT, 84790
Birthday: March 8

Thursday, May 12, 2016

Birthdays this week: Ui Afualo

-Announcements-
  
* May 19th - Come Roll With US!!! 7:00 pm at Sister Chournos’ home.  Come learn from Julie Rassmussen how to make delicious homemade rolls.  

* As a Relief Society we are still focusing on what we can do to help refugees.  One thing they are in desperate need of is backpacks and school supplies.  We are collecting donations of these items.  As school is winding down please consider donating your child’s gently used backpacks.  You can drop backpacks and any other donations off at Sister Vincent’s house.  

* PLEASE send a photo of yourself for our RS directory. Or an updated photo if you would like.  Email staceysalmon@gmail.com 


Next Week: Chapter 8-Taking the Gospel to the World
Teacher: Wendy Bliss

Tuesday, April 12, 2016

Dear Sisters of the Little Valley Ward,

We love you and are so thankful for all of the countless hours of service you provide to those in need. In two weeks, April 17th, we will be holding a special meeting for all of you during the Relief Society hour of church. Because we would like everyone to be able to participate, the priesthood has agreed to cover all other classes during this hour. This means, regardless of your typical weekly church responsibilities, you will be able to attend Relief Society during the third hour of church. We are excited to be able to have all of the sisters together during this hour and look forward to seeing you there. A light breakfast will be served. So, put it on your calendars, April 17th (2 Sundays from now), the third hour of church, in the Relief Society room.


Please also mark April 22nd and 23rd on your calendars. The Relief Society and Laurels will be having an overnight cabin retreat. We hope all will come and develop stronger friendships. 

Love,

The Little Valley Relief Society Presidency

Saturday, April 2, 2016

Little Valley Ward Relief Society

-Announcements-

• April 10th 7:00pm @ Stake Center - LV Stake Relief Society Fireside. A Hope Filled Evening with
Sister Ellen Smoot, former General Relief Society President, and Amanda Wilkinson.
All Relief Society sisters are invited to attend.

• April 22nd SAVE THE DATE. The Relief Society and Laurels will be having an overnight cabin
retreat. Watch for more details to come as it gets closer.
This Week: General Conference

New Sisters
Trisha Riding
435-703-1104
3676 Bentley Road
Birthday: January 1st

Lani McCoy
801-514-4888
2280 E 3860 S
Birthday: October, 22

Tuesday, March 15, 2016

Soup & Salad

-Soup & Salad Luncheon-

When: This Thursday, March 17 @ 11:30 am
Where: Ronda Vincent’s house
2342 Crimson Ridge Dr.

*Please RSVP so we can know how many sisters to expect.  Send a text to
 Ronda (801) 608-7059 or Stacey (213) 300-3807.  Thanks, hope to see you all there!!
Reminder

Hello sisters.  This is a message from our Primary President.  

I forgot to announce in Primary to remind the children who are 8 and older and have been baptized to get a recommend from the Bishopric for the Provo City Center Temple Dedication. Please take this special opportunity to attend one of the sessions with your children.  Our wonderful bishopric will be at the chapel on Thursday evening at 7:00 to issue the Dedication recommends. Everyone, even those with a current adult or limited use recommend, will need a special dedication recommend in order to be admitted.

Thanks, 
Sister Cutler

Friday, March 4, 2016

Happy Birthday: Carol Sperry-Mar 5th

-Announcements-
• March 26th 6:00pm @ Stake Center - General Women’s Meeting. Girls 8 and
older, Young Women and Relief Society sisters are invited to attend.
Refreshments will be provided.

• April 10th 7:00pm @ Stake Center - LV Stake Relief Society Fireside. A Hope
Filled Evening with Sister Ellen Smoot, former General Relief Society President,
and Amanda Wilkinson. All Relief Society sisters are invited to attend.

• Don’t forget to sign-up for the Quilt Along!

•RS Sunday Lesson Schedule can now be found here:
https://www.lds.org/lesson You will have to sign into lds.org with your personal
login account.

• Visiting teaching – We would like to invite each sister to share in the joy of
making new and lasting friendships by participating in Visiting Teaching. We
encourage you to break out of your comfort zone and make a phone call. You
might be surprised to meet a new best friend on the other end!

• Our Relief Society is now using Sign Up Genius. Please keep an eye out for that
in your email. This is how you will signup for service activities and other events!

• Our ward has a Facebook page! Log onto Facebook, search Little Valley Ward,
click on join group. It is a great place to contact ward members, ask for things,
find babysitters and much more.

• Sign up at justserve.org – register, search for a nearby project, and share your
experience! Once you register you will receive an email. You will have 7 days to
activate your new account.

• PLEASE send a photo of yourself for our RS directory. Or an updated photo if you
would like!
Email staceysalmon@gmail.com

This Weeks Lesson: Chapter 4: Help From on High
Teacher: Carol Sperry

Thursday, February 18, 2016

SPOTLIGHT

SPOTLIGHT
Laura Vanderslice

Where were you born and raised?
I was born and raised in Van Buren, Arkansas.

What brought you to St. George?
After living in Portland, Oregon and Boise, Idaho we put up a map of the US and started narrowing down states and cities and when we had narrowed it down to just a few cities we just felt like St George was where we were supposed to be.

Where did you go to college? What degree did you earn? What have you done since then?
I've been to several. I started out at the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith on a cheerleading scholarship. Then I moved to Provo and attended one semester at UVU and one semester at BYU. And lastly I just finally got my associates at Dixie. I hope to someday finish my Bachelors in Secondary Education so I can teach H.S. Math.

How did you meet your husband? How long have you been together?
I met my husband at Wal-Mart in Orem.  He worked there overnight in the produce department while he was going to school.  My roommate and I were there late one evening and I thought he was hot and went and talked to him and gave him my number. We dated for a year and half and were engaged for 8 months. I know that and ETERNITY for most LDS marriages.  We have been married for 7 years but, we've been together for almost 9 years.

What are the names and ages of your children?
We have one little girl, Madilyn, she is 2 1/2 years old. And we have a 2nd baby girl on the way due July 5th.

What are your hobbies and favorite things to do?
I love to craft and sew. I also love sports. Pretty much anything but my favorites are Volleyball and Basketball.

What is something unique about you?
I've eaten the same meal on January 1st for as long as I can remember. It's a southern tradition. On New Years day we eat hog jowl's (similar to bacon), cabbage, black eyed peas and corn bread. The hog jowl's and cabbage represent wealth in the new year and the black eyed peas represent luck of the new year. The corn bread...well it's just delicious!

                     Little Valley Ward Relief Society
                                                                       Happy Birthday:
                                                    Kristina Gomez-19th, Anne Coslon-20th
                                                               -Announcements-
• Feb 24th - Let’s Spring into action and have heaps of fun making many new friends
before the night is done! Join us as we celebrate our Sisterhood in action.
7:00pm at the Church. Wear casual clothing and bring your biggest smile!

• RS Sunday Lesson Schedule can now be found here:
https://www.lds.org/lesson You will have to sign into lds.org with your personal
login account.

• Visiting teaching – We would like to invite each sister to share in the joy of
making new and lasting friendships by participating in Visiting Teaching. We
encourage you to break out of your comfort zone and make a phone call. You
might be surprised to meet a new best friend on the other end!

• Our Relief Society is now using Sign Up Genius. Please keep an eye out for that
in your email. This is how you will signup for service activities and other events!

• Our ward has a Facebook page! Log onto Facebook, search Little Valley Ward,
click on join group. It is a great place to contact ward members, ask for things,
find babysitters and much more.

• Sign up at justserve.org – register, search for a nearby project, and share your
experience! Once you register you will receive an email. You will have 7 days to
activate your new account.

• PLEASE send a photo of yourself for our RS directory. Or an updated photo if you
would like!
Email staceysalmon@gmail.com

                                                     Next week lesson: Ward Conference
                                                               Teacher: Stake Leaders

Friday, February 5, 2016

Please Welcome these new sisters!


Lexee Neil
2408 E 3970 S
St George, UT 84790


Denise Madsen
2263 E 3910 S
St George, UT 84790




February Birthdays

Kristina Gomez 2/19
Anne Colson 2/20
Jennifer Cox 2/24
Malynn Cutler 2/26
Denise Madsen 2/27

Sister Missionary Blair Bliss 2/14

Friday, January 8, 2016

Welcome these new sisters in our ward!

Tanya Wilson
2435 E 3580 S

Angela Dean
2458 E 3910 S

Andrea Pace
3621 S Atlanta Lane

Grace Jensen
2555 E 3580 S

Becky Staples
Fieldstone #13

Amber Taylor
2075 S Sir Monte Drive #37

Kristina Gomez
2344 E Pasture Drive

Brittany Christensen
2374 Pasture Drive

Karen Williams
2311 E 3910 S

Rachel Holman
2381 E 3970 S

Monday, January 4, 2016

January Birthdays

Debra Wood - 6th
Becky Staples - 11th
Lori Hewett - 13th
Amy Allen - 20th
Karen Williams - 20th
Sabrina Ward - 25th
Dusty Butler - 30th

Be sure to wish these lovely ladies a very Happy Birthday when you see them. I hope I didn't miss anyone. Enjoy your birth month!