Youth Enjoy Temple Trip

    On Tuesday, August 23rd, the youth in our ward participated in baptisms at the temple. We had a great turn out with approximately 25 youth participating which was really fantastic considering that everyone was newly back to school. The spirit was felt by all. The service these young people were able to provide will not only strengthen them, but those who have gone before. We are very blessed to have such wonderful young men and women in our ward. 
 

Contagious Musical Goosebumps!

 

     Musical Goosebumps were contagious in Primary as the children sang in preparation for their upcoming sacrament meeting presentation.  The messages of the songs they have learned are helping them develop testimonies of the Savior and the scriptures with songs like "I Will Walk With Jesus" and lyrics such as "Queen Ester story taught me that I can stand for right . . . "

Mokelumne River Ward Celebrates 5th Annivesary

 

    There was a great turnout for the 5th ward anniversary.  An official count wasn't taken, but officials guessed the attendance to be over 200. There was lots of good food, beautiful decorations, and several contests (see below.)  The event was headed up by Sister Andrea Mogler who is a member of the ward activities committee. She did an excellent job.  Bishop Holden said it was the best of all the birthday celebrations since the ward was organized.

   The delicious dinner consisted of  homemade chili, barbecued chicken and tri-tip, salad, cornbread, cookies and pies.

    The children's cookie contest overall winner was Maggie McGhie who made caramel apple oatmeal cookies.  Primary winner was Natalie Broughton and Hazel who made mint triple coco cookies.  The YM/YW winners were Fiti Rosenbush and Katelyn McGhie with their milk cookie bars. Other winners of the evening were Loren Perry for most unique chili, Megan Blackwell for hottest chili, Heather Stewart for overall chili winner.  In the pie section Lisa Holden had best pie crust, most original  Betty McOmber with a chocolate pie, best overall Viola Stringer with a strawberry pie.

    The bishopric had a blast enjoying the pie eating contest.  You can tell by their faces that it was extremely yummy.  The winner of the contest was Cody Nore (center) who is a ward clerk.

   Another good thing about the birthday party is that active members invited friends who had been away from church for a long time. They enjoyed the friendship and love felt at the event.

     Some of the other interesting tidbits from the party are  (above) Leanna Clegg learning how to be a disk jockey.  According to Sister Mogler "She rocked the night and was absolutely amazing!" (Above right) Andrea's oldest daughter  Pamela cane to help her dad, Chene Mogler, with the chicken and tri-tip cooking.  Chene did an excellent job of cooking the delicious meat to perfection.  He says he loves to cook. (Bottom right) is the display made by Dave Gillingwater to encourage us to have food in a 72 hour emergency kit. His pot of chili was made from food storage!  

Francesca Jo Carlston is Baptized

 

     Francesca Jo Carlston was baptized by her father, Ben Carlston, on August 19, 2022. It was a beautiful evening attended by close family and friends. Francesca wore her mother’s baptism dress in the waters of baptism and a cut down version of her mother’s wedding dress for her confirmation. 

Francesca is happy to be an official member of our ward and loves going to primary and reading the scriptures with her family.