It's time for the Alton Picnic!

Great FUN for the whole family!

Saturday

June 13, 2015

Alton City Park

Come one and all 

to this FREE annual picnic!

Entertainment by CLIVE ROMNEY

Pioneer Games

Train Rides – Horse Drawn Covered Wagon Rides

4:00-5:30pm

Dinner at 5:00pm

Barbeque Beef

Dutch-Oven Potatoes & Baked Beans

Salad & Rolls

Watermelon

Interest Displays in the Town Hall!

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints -- Kanab Stake

STAKE RELIEF SOCIETY 2015

President Kathy Judd, 1st Counselor Jann Hoyt, 2nd Counselor Harriett Perkins and Secretary Gay Brinkerhoff

January

Ward Conferences are for the next 3 months.

Kanab 5th ...  Jan. 11th

Orderville 1st ... Jan. 25th

Glendale ... Feb. 8th

Kanab 4th ... Feb. 15th

Orderville 2nd ... Feb. 22nd

Alton ... March 8th

Kanab 3rd ... March 15th

As other years the Stake Presidency will do the Lessons when we visit the Wards. It gives us a chance to get to know the Sisters better.

January

President Adams told the Youth the "The Lord loves them!" and that their Parents, Teachers and Leaders love them also.

His scripture that he used was Alma 53:20

He especially went into about the Laws of Finance about giving our Tithing and Fast Offerings generously. He talked about Malachi and that the Lord will bless us if we pay or tithes and offerings.

Bishop Marty Hepworth said one thing that I felt was very important.

  " Are we sleeping through the Restoration?"  that was in a talk by Pres. Uchtdorf  

All Stake Presidencies are meeting with the Ward Presidencies 30 minutes after each Conference to discuss any concerns and questions that anyone has.

This is a quote from our January Newsletter:

"Let your talk be quiet, for quiet talk is the language of love. It is the language of peace. It is the language of God. It is when we raise our voices that tiny mole hills of difference become mountains of conflict ... Cultivate the art of the soft answer. It will bless your homes, it will bless your lives, it will bless your companionship, it will bless your children."

                         President Gordon B. Hinckley

**It will bless you in your callings as you serve and are an example to the Sisters in your wards and stake.**

February

The Sweethearts Ball is coming up on Valentine's Day, February 14th this year and will be held in Orderville in the High School old gym.

There was a great turnout once again, with great food. The Stake Activity Sisters did a great job.

Pres. Adams touched on our Spiritual and Temporal Blessings and that we all need to Strengthen our Testimonies.

Concerns: the casual way of living the Gospel. Take hold of or lives and re-evaluate it! 

We are holding a Special Stake and Region Fast on Fast Sunday in March to Fast for moisture. Our whole state has not had much water this past winter.

He also spoke about Malachi "Opening up windows of Heaven"

NOTE:  a few day before the Fast and during the Fast we all were blessed with much needed rain.

A quote from our February Newsletter:

"We  must cherish one another, watch over one another, comfort one another and gain instruction, that we may all sit down in Heaven together."  Lucy

 March

The General Women's Broadcast is Saturday March 28th at 6 p.m. It is for all Sisters ages 8 and up. It was a wonderful Broadcast with the General Presidency speaking.

Pres. Adams talked about the Law of Tithing and spoke about that we each need Spiritual exercise every day. That we need to be cautious of what the World think is important.

Spoke about the Widows mite in 2 Corinthians 9

March is also the time that we Celebrate the Organization of the Relief Society. All the Wards had some fun celebrations in honor of this. They were fun nights to be had by all.

April

General Conference was held in SLC on April 4th and 5th. Listening to our Prophet and others is always very rewarding and spiritual.

There were some great Easter Ideas on lds.org 

On Saturday April 18th the Kaibab Stake and the Kanab Stake are did a combined Super Saturday. The group "Heartbound" a group of Sisters that sing and talk about the gospel. The Young Women ages 14 and up were invited to this also. There was a large turnout and it was very inspirational being there with the Sisters from both Stakes and with the Sisters from "Heartbound".

A picture and thought from our April Newsletter:

May

Our Stake Conference was held May 2nd and 3rd. We were released from our callings. The new Stake Relief Society Presidency are:

Marcie Judd ... President

Suzane Edwards ... 1st Counselor

Sally Brinkerhoff ... 2nd Counselor

Lindsey Glover ... Secretary

Congratulations to these Sisters, they will do a wonderful job in their callings.

Mother's Day was May 10th celebrating Mothers all over.

 

STAKE CONFERENCE MAY 2015

Priesthood Leadership Session 4:00 to 6:00 PM

Location: Kanab Utah

Presiding: Elder Kevin J. Worthen

Conducting: President Kyle Spencer

Pianist: Robert Lacey

Chorister: Mark Downward

Recognize those who are on the Stand:

Elder Kevin J. Worthen who presides at this conference.

Brother Warren Foote our Stake Patriarch

Opening Hymn: “Come All Ye Sons of God #322

Invocation: Wayne Cox High Councilor – Glendale Ward

Missionary Moment:

Testimony: President Jon Lee Elders Quorum President O2

                                                                       

Testimony: Hal Stout Ward YM President – Glendale Ward

Speaker: President Kevin Maxwell  

Special Musical No: O2 Elders Quorum Brightly Beams Our Father’s Mercy

Speaker: President Joshua Adams

Speaker: Elder Kevin J. Worthen

Closing Hymn: #274 “The Iron Rod”

Benediction: Brother Brent Judd Ward Mission Leader – Alton Ward

Adult Session 7:00 to 9:00 PM

Presiding: Elder Kevin J. Worthen

Conducting: President Kevin Maxwell

Organist: Sister Ina Mae Tait

Chorister: Sister Amy Burggraaf

Recognize those who are on the Stand:

Elder Kevin J. Worthen who presides at this conference

President John R. Center president of the St. George Mission and his wife Sister Kristen Center

Opening Hymn: #36 “They, The Builders of the Nations”

Invocation: Joyce McAllister Kanab 4^th Ward

Speaker: Kandalee Cox Primary President – Glendale Ward

Speaker: Marvin Ekenstam  Kanab 4^th l

Musical No: Couples Quartet by Bonnie and Mason Haycock “I Know That My Redeemer Lives”

Speaker: President Kyle Spencer  

Speaker: President Joshua Adams

Intermediate Hymn: #243 “Let Us All Press On”

Speaker:  Elder Kevin J. Worthen

Closing Hymn: #300 “Families Can Be Together Forever”

Benediction:  Eric Brinkerhoff Glendale Ward

General Session 10:00 AM Sunday

Presiding: Elder Kevin J. Worthen

Conducting: President Joshua Adams

Organist: Sister Ina Mae Tait

Chorister: Sister Amy Burggraaf

Recognize those who are on the Stand:

Elder Kevin Worthen who presides at this conference

President Dale H. Larkin of the St. George temple and his wife Sister Dixie Larkin the Matron of the St. George Temple

We thank the Choir for the music of this session. The choir is Men and Young Men of the Stake.

For Your Information: This session is being broadcast over the Church Webcast System to the Orderville chapel where Brother Mel Cox of the High Council is presiding, the Glendale Chapel where Brother Gerald Spencer of the High Council is presiding, and the Alton Chapel where Brother Doug Heaton of the High Council is presiding.

Opening Hymn: #6 “Redeemer of Israel”

Invocation: Kevin Bunting High Priest Group Leader – K4

Stake Business: President Maxwell

Musical No by Choir: I Need Thee Every Hour

Speaker: Kelly Stubbs First Councilor YW – K3

   

Speaker: Youth Speaker Kelly Bistline Kanab 5^th Ward

Speaker: Karen Kelley Stake YSA Advisor – K5

Speaker: President Joshua Adams

Intermediate Hymn: #85 “How Firm A Foundation”

Speaker: Elder Kevin J. Worthen

Closing Hymn by Choir: Secret Prayer

Benediction: Paul Roundy Kanab 5^th Ward

Calling Changes:

RELEASES:

High Council

Dennis Judd   K5

Stake Relief Society

President - Kathy Judd  K5

1st Counselor - Jann Hoyt  O1

2nd Counselor - Harriett Perkins  K4

Secretary - Gay Brinkerhoff  G

Stake Primary 

President - Lisa  Reese   O2

1st Counselor - Debra  Maddux  K3

2nd Counselor - Kristi  Hatch   O2

Secretary -  Jodi Palmer   G

Family History Directors

Pete & Judy King   K3

NEW CALLINGS

High Council

Troy Walter Johnson   K4

Stake Relief Society

President Marci Judd   A

1st Counselor - Suzanne Edwards   K5

2nd Counselor - Sally Brinkerhoff   G

Secretary - Linsey Glover   K3

Stake Primary

President - Shirley Johnson   K4

1st Counselor - Terri Barnett   K4

2nd  Counselor - Colette Bonham   O2

Secretary - Diane Downward  K5

Family History Directors

Dennis & Kathy Judd

GLENDALE WARD HISTORY

Vivian Brinkerhoff went back to her heavenly father on January 6.  She will truly be missed as she was an important contribution to the earth and to our ward.

February 15 the 13 year old scouts went on a campout in Johnson’s canyon with leaders Kyle Spencer and Tyler Baird.  They explored while filling scout requirement for badges and had a wonderful time.

            The sweetheart ball was a success as the stake came together as couples and friends.  All in the ward that attended appreciate the stake putting this together.  For many it is the only time they go out for dinner and dancing throughout the year.

            In March Chance Spencer received his Mission call.  He will be serving in Independence, Missouri and leaving on July 9^th.

            In April we had 6 missionary’s out.  Sister Mary Christina Cox in the Phillippines San Pablo Mission.  Elder Chase Spencer in Bonne Terre, Mo mission.  Elder Brent Kasen Palmer in Gamberg Germany.  Elder and Sister Brinkerhoff in Arlington, Washington.  Elder Lance Maxwell in Ohio Cleveland Mission.  Elder Shay Lam in Bryan, Texas.

            We topped off the year with a ward family home evening on December 23 in the social hall.  There was a slide show made by Myrna Cox of members of the ward.  There was also goodies and it was enjoyed by everyone in attendance.

            Enclosed you will see pictures and comments by the leaders of the ward and ward members containing the many things done this year.

ALTON WARD HISTORY 2014

Alton Ward History 2014

Ward Leadership

Bishopric-
Bishop- Thomas Miller
First Counselor- Wade Heaton
Second Counselor- James Wood replacing Chad Reeder  27 July
Ward Executive Secretary- Mark Palmer
Ward Clerk- Erik Baron
Ward Assistant Clerk- Brian Heaton
Ward Assistant Clerk Financial- Klynt Heaton

High Priest Group-
Group Leader- Kim Cox
First Assistant- Thomas Anderson replacing Karl Heaton  27 September
Second Assistant- Lynn Ginocchio replacing James Wood  July
Secretary- Lynn Ginocchio

Elders Quorum-
President- Ken Nakayama replacing Kale Heaton  12 October  replacing John Van Orman  August
First Counselor- Joshua Heaton
Second Counselor- Joshua Baird

Young Men-
President- Dustin Cox
First Counselor- Forrest Barnard
Second Counselor- Chad Heaton replacing Kory Heaton  June
Secretary- Boyd Spencer

Priests Quorum-
President- Thomas Miller
First Assistant- Ammon Heaton
Second Assistant- Alton Christie
Secretary- Justin Cox

Teachers Quorum-
President- Dustin Cox
First Counselor- Nikolas Spencer
Second Counselor- Braxton Heaton

Deacons Quorum-
President- Braden Heaton

Relief Society-
President- Nancy Roundy replacing Marcie Judd  25 May
First Counselor- Sharon Adams replacing Becky Helms  25 May
Second Counselor- Heather Wood replacing Patsy Miller  25 May
Secretary- Karen Ginocchio replacing Cynthia Palmer  25 May
Assistant Secretary- Gerta Palmer

Young Women's-
President- Harmony Cox replacing Cindee Steed  25 May
First Counselor- Julie Louden Heaton replacing Elise Van Orman  13 July
Second Counselor- Jacey Heaton  25 May
Secretary- Marie Biggs replacing Becky Helms  2 November

Laurels-
President- Chantel Spencer
First Counselor-  Nicole Heaton
Second Counselor- Brooke Heaton

Mia Maids-
President- Courtney Helms replacing Angelique Wood  July
First Counselor- Julie Steed replacing Alexa Reeder  September
Second Counselor- Courtney Helms
Secretary- Cassidy Baird

Beehives-
President- Victoria Neighbors
First Counselor- Amy Cox
Second Counselor- Kaci Brown


Primary-
President- Stacey Baron
First Counselor- Kelli Cox
Second Counselor- Susannah Barnard
Secretary- Robin Heaton  replacing Julie Heaton  17 August

Sunday School-
President- Art Andersen

Ward Mission Leader-
Brent Judd

Missionaries serving in 2014-
Elder Joshua Spencer- Texas
Elder Joshua Baird- Washington
Sister Allora Heaton- Idaho, Boise
Sister Stormy Cox- Hungary
Elder Karl & Sister Joy Heaton- Baltic Mission

Statistics-
Membership- 202 members in 80 families in the first quarter of the year.  187 members in 75 families in the fourth quarter.

Ward Goals-
Convert Baptisms- 3 (goal 5).
Home Teaching- 75% (goal 90%).
Visiting Teaching- 87% (goal 90%).
Family History and Temple work-
Baptisms and Confirmations- 418 (goal 200).
Initiatory- 220 (goal 200).
Endowments- 165+ some not reported (goal 200).
Couple Sealings- 43+ some not reported.
Children Sealings- 280+ some not reported.
Indexing- 89,227 (goal 60,000).  Arbitration 16,170.

Activities-
January-

February-
22nd Stake Sweetheart Ball.


March-
5th- Relief Society Preparedness meeting.
9th- Alton Ward Conference.
19th- Relief Society Birthday Party.
22nd- Ward Temple Day.
29th- General Women's Meeting.

April-
9th- Visiting Teaching Conference.

May-
3rd and 4th- Stake Conference (new Stake Presidency).
7th- Preparedness activity- sprouts.
25th- Teacher Development meeting.
31st- Youth baptisms.

June-
3rd thru 6th- Journey to Know Him Youth Conference.
10th- Town clean up.
14th- Stake picnic located in Alton.

July-
10th- Elder's Quorum- clay pigeon shoot.
24th- Pioneer day celebration.

August-
23rd- Dustin Wheat baptism.

September-
11th- Relief Society Luncheon- park.
20th- Ward wood project.
21st- Ogden Temple dedication broadcast.
27th- General Women's meeting.

October-
31st- Ward dinner and Trunk or Treat.

November-
5th- Relief Society- Activity Christmas gifts.
7th and 8th- Mother Daughter retreat.
22nd and 23rd- Stake Conference.
18th - Thanksgiving social.

December-
10th- Relief Society Luncheon- Thevenins home.
16th- Ward Christmas party.
20th- Savior of the World- Youth outing.
31st- New Years Eve party.

KANAB 3RD WARD HISTORY 2014