Sunday, November 22, 2020

COVID-19 Doesn't Stop Primary Children

   It's impossible to have a "normal" Primary sacrament meeting program when children would have to wear masks, stay six feet apart, and are not allowed to sing.  All of this didn't pose a problem for our creative primary presidency.  They decided to invite all children to participate in any way they desired.  Primary president Ginny Shull (left) said it was totally "free range." Children could sing, bear their testimony, play an instrument, give a talk--just about anything they wanted.  Some children were filmed by Sister Shull on her front steps, all the while she was wearing a mask.  Other children were filmed at home and parents sent their video to Sister Shull who compiled them all into a presentation.  The program has been saved and a link can be sent to grandparents and friends who would like to see talents and testimonies of our delightful children. 

Below are pictures of all the children who participated in the video program.






Tuesday, November 3, 2020

New Interview Series: Living for Family History

"Living for Family History!" is a new interview series about the blessings of Family History and Temple work.  Hosted by the Ward Temple and Family History leader, Luis Gonzalez, members of the Mokelumne River Ward will share their experiences and testimonies.  For the first interview, Judy Wilcox shared amazing stories about her ancestors and her own life.  It's very interesting.  Brother Gonzalez does a great job of conducting the interview and hopes to do one a month.  Links to the interviews can always be found on the weekly ward newsletter.

 

Shad Farlee is Baptized

 
   Eight-year-old Shad Farlee was baptized a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on October 24 by his father Clay Farlee.  On this special day he also received the Holy Ghost.  His mother Sara said, " We are thankful for the covenants (promises) we can make and keep with Heavenly Father and in return receive His promised blessings!"

                                         The Farlee family on baptism day.