General Women's Conference: Part Two

For the first time, women and young women ages 8 and up were invited to attend a General Women's Meeting. Becca of Avenue B Photography (visit her website HERE) attended the event and photographed the meeting from the Highlands Ranch Stake Center. Here are some of her pictures (look for more that we posted last Wednesday!):

(Do you recognize the picture below? It was featured in the May 2014 Ensign- congratulations to Becca for getting one of her many amazing photos published!)

Missionary Monday: Sister Redford Serving In Argentina

Dearest Family,

This past week was a good one! We worked hard and had fun. For the Zone Conference we made over 100 little alfajores, which were delicious. Also, we finished reading the Book of Mormon as a mission, which we started reading in January. I loved reading it and learning from the examples of the prophets. Now Hermana Cordova and I decided to read the New Testament, which is quite interesting. I love the scriptures. 

This week is going to be a bit crazy.. We have exchanges and I am going to Bragado for three days again to work with Hermana Cleveland (who is from California and knows Khira Holbrook!). I feel like Bragado is another one of my areas! Then on Friday we have an Hermanas Conference in Buenos Aires! I am super excited to see all my hermanas and to be uplifted by the messages and activities. Then, of course on Sunday I get to talk to you guys! Wahoo! 

I am starting to get pretty good at cooking here in Argentina. At first it was terrible but little by little I became accustomed to the changes and now I can cook up a storm if we don't have lunch! Also, I make a little treat for our Family Home Evenings that we have with the branch every Friday. I have tried to make brownies a few times but it doesn't turn out very well. Can you send me a few simple recipes?  

Sunday was branch conference and it turned out great! We are slowly growing and people are starting to reactivate themselves. During the sacrament I was worried that we wouldn't have enough bread to go around, and then I felt really thankful that that was my worry. It is a blessing to have sacrament meeting filled with people.

The Christ-like Attribute of the week is HOPE. "Hope is an abiding trust that the Lord will fulfill His promises to you. It is manifest in confidence, optimism, enthusiasm, and patient perseverance. Hope helps you conquer discouragement. Hope is the anchor of our souls."

How can you increase your hope?

I know this church is true. I know that families can be together forever only through the restored gospel. And I know that Jesus Christ is our Savior! It's great to be a missionary!

Love, Hermana Redford

 

Sister Redford is serving from the Falcon Park Ward.

 

Do you have a missionary you would like to highlight on this blog? Please send us a letter and a picture to HighlandsRanchMormons@gmail.com and we will highlight them! 

Sunday's Pinnable Quote: Boyd K. Packer

Mormon Prom Pictures!

Another Mormon Prom, another GREAT success!

Thank you to everyone who helped organize, plan, and put together such a wonderful evening for our youth!

If you have pictures from Mormon Prom that you would like to share, please e-mail them to HighandsRanchMormons@gmail.com!

General Women's Conferece: Part One

For the first time, women and young women ages 8 and up were invited to attend a General Women's Meeting. Becca of Avenue B Photography (visit her website HERE) attended the event and photographed the meeting from the Highlands Ranch Stake Center. Here are some of her pictures (look for more to be posted next Wednesday!):

Missionary Monday: Union Square Plan of Salvation

For this week's Missionary Monday, we want to share with you an ingenious way that missionaries serving in New York chose to share the Plan of Salvation:

If you have a son/daughter/parent serving from Highlands Ranch, we would LOVE to share their experiences with the stake! Please e-mail us a letter, testimony, or blog of their mission along with a picture and we will highlight them on our Missionary Monday segment! E-mail HighlandsRanchMormons@gmail.com.

Sunday's Pinnable Quote: Family History Is For Everyone!

Mormon Prom!

If you are attending, we would LOVE it if you would send us pictures to share from your special night! You can e-mail pictures to HighlandsRanchMormons@gmail.com.

Daniels Park Celebrates FIVE Eagle Scouts!

Daniels Park recently had the priviledge of honoring five young men as they earned their Eagle Scout Awards! Congratulations to these fine young men! Here is what these young men did in order to receive this great honor:

Brady P.

Brady P.’s Eagle Project involved creating 65 blankets for children in need.  Brady worked with managers of the Ronald McDonald House.  The Ronald McDonald House Charities of Denver provides a home away from home for families of children being treated at area hospitals.  The blankets will provide warmth and comfort for families as they wait for their children to return to good health.

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Ethan L.

Ethan L.’s Eagle Project involved a landscaping project for Redstone Elementary Garden.  His project included designing the flower beds, researching plants that would be strong in Colorado's climate, securing donations and executing his design.  On the work days, Ethan lead a group of volunteers through several jobs.  These included tilling the ground, installing edging, planting of shrubs and flowers and mulching the beds.  

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Cameron W.

Cameron W.’s Eagle Project included painting fencing around the gardens at Heritage Elementary, painting a chicken coop and chicken run at Heritage Elementary and constructing and painting new garden signs at Heritage Elementary.

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Spencer J.

Spencer J.’s Eagle Project involved building a Chicken Run for Heritage Elementary School.  In 2013 Heritage Elementary’s “Farm Committee” (which was a group of 5^th grade students and their Health Teacher) had a goal to raise chickens in their School’s community garden.  To help fulfill this goal, Spencer designed and constructed a chicken run which today supports 12 chickens.

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Jake H.

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(From Left:  Cameron W., Ethan L., Jake H., Brady P. and Spencer J.)

Once again, congratulations!!! Thank you for sharing your accomplishment with us, and being such good examples in our community!