The Stake has updated the 2009 stake calendar. If you have not signed on to the lds.com Ward Web site before, you should try it. It is a great tool! You can learn the times and places of meetings that you are supposed to attend. You can schedule the building, get phone numbers and email addresses of other registered ward and stake members, post activities to our ward calendar (after aproval), and send group emials to ward groups (i.e. High Priests, Relief Society, All Ward Members, etc.). This is a secure site and requires a login name and password. If you have created one but have forgotten it, I may be able to help you track it down. New users need thier record number and confirmation date to create an account. As more people get used to using this resource, it will become a great tool to communicate important information within our ward and stake. Check it out - https://secure.lds.org/units/login or just go to www.lds.org and select Stake and Ward Web Sites in the lower right-hand panel.
Bishop Lyman phil1@lymancpa.com

Scout campout

The young men enjoyed an overnight camp out this past weekend with the
Bishopric and some of their dads. There were only a few shots taken before the camera battery died so just imagine a bunch of rowdy boys (mostly Deacons), some paintball guns, LOTS of dutch oven potatoes (eaten in haste and scraped down to the last crumb), and a big fire to try and keep warm. From what we heard, the deacons stayed up ALL night, much to the dismay of the tired Priests, and they were still able to make it up San Juan Hill on their hike the next day.

Ward Scripture Carnival

We had a very fun Ward Scripture Carnival this year. The youth and the activity committee set up booths for all ages to enjoy. Many came in Scripture attire and many as modern day Saints. We appreciate all of the work that was put into this fun activity and hope you enjoy some of the pictures from the night.

Bobbing for apples was one of the biggest hits.

Some of the children collected as many apples as their bags or pockets would carry.

The cake walk was another fun station. The kids thought that had hit the jackpot when they were allowed to "win" more than one cupcake. This lion from Daniel's Den waits to pounce on one.

All sorts of animals came from Noah's ark.

Carson shows off his warrior attire.

The Nephite armies gathers in and recruits.

Scripture bingo was fun because you were able to eat the pieces as you played.

Soggy costumes were seen after bobbing for apples was enjoyed.

The prizes were fun for the kids. Both candy and toys.

More bobbing for apples.

Intense cake walking.

Even Bishop Lyman and Brother Bethea soaked their faces for a crisp apple and a GOOD Laugh!

Angels spreading the word.

Even the modern day Saints put on funny faces.

More from Noah's ark.

The young men "worked" really hard at the donut station.

This station was for making treat bags to carry all your loot.

More Bingo.

Daniel in the lions den toss.

Some of the costumes were really authentic.

This was Jonah and the Whale fishing pond.

We even had Legion who had the evil spirits cast out by Jesus.

Setting up for the Cake Walk.

Noah's son gathering the animals.

A Nephite family guesses the candies for the door prize.

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Primary Activity

Our theme in Primary this year is "I am a Child of God". We decided to have an activity where each child in our primary could show what makes them special. The talents ranged from playing the violin to hopping on one foot, and everyone who participated was marvelous. We have also been working on bringing our scriptures to primary to "show Heavenly Father that we are ready to learn", and the kids earned NINE scoops of ice-cream. WAY TO GO PRIMARY! We love these kids and wanted to share with you some of the fantastic talents that make them A Child of God.

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