So You Think You Can Dance!!??

Tonight the youth showcased their talent during the YW Fundraiser-Dinner and Talent Show. Meryl sang; Kaity and Chantel shook it (polynesian style); Natalie, Nicole, Chloe & Jennifer did a "glowing" performance; McKay, Dallin & Hunter grooved with Chantel and we even had a visit from Sonny & Cher! Below are a few of the hi-lights thanks to Sister Heath. (Yes...I know you were shocked that I was without my camera!!)

Spreadin' the LOVE!!

Everyone was excited to express their "LOVE" on this Valentines day as we celebrated McKay's birthday, decorated cookies for Chaparral and Meadowview wards, sang & played the guitar, cooked up our monthly pancake breakfast and shared gifts from the heart!! Happy Birthday McKay!!

Thank you....Thank you!!!!!!

Nicole, Natalie & Chloe

Chantel & Russell

Jennifer

Abi

Russell, Matt & Rachel

Tristain & Deidre

Jordan & Stuart

Abi & Chantel

McKay & Kaity

Rhiannon

Tris & Deidre

Kendra...sorry...I only got your plate:)

WELL....ALMOST EVERYONE!!!!!!!

Say it isn't so...Chlo!!!

Chloe shocked us all today when she showed up for seminary with a sprained ankle- Especially when it was the day of CHS Waterpolo league Finals! We compared today's lesson from Acts 8:1-4 about how the Lord allows His people to be tried to accomplish His purposes, to Chloe's trial. We talked about the pros and cons of her trial and what she'd possibly learn. Some of the pros were that she'd learn compassion for others who were hurt, patience, sympathy, gain strength from being on crutches. In Acts 8:1-4, the early church converts experienced persecution and many were scattered abroad which allowed them to preach the gospel in the places they went..which resulted in a great blessing. We talked about how all of our trials can be blessings in our life as we keep relying on the Lord for guidance and help. We can always look for the good in our experiences. PS: The class was surprised to find out that Chloe wasn't really hurt...but was just part of our lesson-WHEW! (also-CHS Varsity Waterpolo WON!)

RAGWORT (rag-wurt)n.

A wild plant with yellow flowers and ragged leaves.

Today we had Natalie, Kendra, Nicole and Kaity all trying to convince us of what the REAL definition of Ragwort was. All those with the fake answers were so convincing, that no one even guessed Kaity who had the correct answer.

We read Acts 5:1-11 and talked about the consequences of lying, doubting people, and also not fulfilling our commitments to people as a form of lying. We then read a quote from President Hinckly: "In our time those found in dishonesty do not die as did Ananias and Sapphira, but something within them dies. Conscience chokes, character withers, self-respect vanishes, integrity dies" (in Conference report, Apr 1976). We also read a great story about a boy who was trying to beat the record for rope climbing at his jr. high school and that his integrity made him a real winner!

(PS-we found out the next day Russell was so inspired by the rope climbing story that he climbed a coconut tree!!?? haha)

Rock Star of the Week-Abi

When you think of the song "Jesus wants me for a Sunbeam"..then it's not hard to think of Abi! She is the Sunshine of our early mornings.... Always happy and proud to be a morning person! I tell her she will be a future seminary teacher because she's a leader amongst her peers and isn't afraid to share her beliefs. Abi has a gift of saying "I Love You" to all her friends and making everyone feel special! You're a star Abi!!FAVORITES
Sport-Freestyle Motorcross/dirtbiking
Candy- Gummy bears
Color- Green and Purple
Movie- Orange County
Holiday- 4th of July
Hymn- The Spirit of God
Scripture- Genesis 1:3- because I say it everytime I open my blinds

WISHES & DREAMS
More wishes
World peace
End World hunger
Travel to New Zealand

HOBBIES & PETS
Dirt biking
Plays air guitar & pretty good at it
Lizard-Sharia
Puppy-Daisy May

UNIQUE QUALITY
I am me and NO One else is!

February Reading

For the rest of February, your reading schedule is as follows:
Feb 8th-14th: Acts 13-20
Feb 15th-21st: Acts 21-28
Feb 22nd-28th: Romans 1-8

Rock Star of the Week-Alessandro

We were so blessed a few months ago to have Alessandro and his family move into our ward! Alessandro already has ALL 25 of his Scripture Mastery scriptures memorized! He understands the scriptures so well and shares his knowledge with us. He is early to seminary everyday and is a very thoughtful, polite and considerate young man. Everyone in the class thinks he is very cool...especially today when they learned about his HAM radio hobby! He is definitely a STAR!FAVORITES
Sport-Badminton
Candy- Mint
Color- Green
Movie- Lord of the Rings
Holiday- Yellowstone
Hymn- Come, Come Ye Saints
Gen Auth- President Uchtdorf
Scripture- Proverbs 3:5-6 Because it works

WISHES & DREAMS
Travel to Alaska
More wishes
Salvation for all my family & Ancestors

HOBBIES
Operate Radio

UNIQUE QUALITY
I can smell if the meat in a BBQ has been salted or not yet

Scripture Block for Feb 1st-7th

I apologize for not posting our reading blocks for quite some time, however, with all the school holiday vacations accounted for, you should have completed the 4 Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke & John) and should have started Acts last week. This week's block is Acts 6-12.