Stake Conference Weekend

Here is the schedule for this weekend's conference:
Saturday
Leadership: 4:00 pm
Dinner for all adult members: 5:30 pm
Adult session of conference 7:00 pm
Sunday
Stake conference 10:00 am   

We look forward to seeing you!

Christmas Devotional

Are you ready to be inspired? Start the Christmas Season right!

Don't forget the Christmas Devotional on Sunday, December 4, at 6 pm. The devotional is an hour long and you can view it at the Stake Center, or at home on your BYU channel or at LDS.org.

Before You Sit Down to Thanksgiving Dinner....

...come to the church Thanksgiving morning and burn some calories! There is an exercise group meeting this Thursday at 8 am in the gym. This group is open to everyone of every age and fitness level. Chelsy Hooper leads the exercise group, and they would love to see you there. Leave the kids home if possible, and come get your day started right! This group regularly meets Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9-10 and on those days, bring the kids.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Just a reminder that the WILD WOMAN TRIATHLON is taking place this friday, Aug. 19 at Lake Elmo. You still have until tomorrow Aug. 17th to sign up. Give Brenda Snizek a call at 256-5476 or email at bsnizek@bresnan.net.  Participants need to arrive by 5:00 at the boat dock. Families and friends are welcome! Come and cheer for all the Wild Women!

STAKE CONFERENCE is scheduled for Saturday, August 27th and Sunday, August 28th. The Saturday schedule includes Priesthood meetings at 4pm, dinner at 5:30 and an adult session starting at 7pm. The Sunday meeting starts at 10am at the Stake Center. Hope to see you there!

Wild Woman Triathlon

The Second Annual Wild Woman Triathlon is going to be so Fun!

Date: Friday August 19th  
Time: 6-9 pm
Location: Lake Elmo State Park


This is free fun! Let's all gather some friends and come enjoy this non-competitive triathlon. It is free and we can each do as much or as little as we choose. If you want complete information, you can search on Facebook, but here is a short run-down on the events:


Lake Elmo Swim:  We will stay close to the shore line, starting at the east side of the lake and swim to the docks by the Fish and Game building. Boats will be by the swimmers for any needing assistance. Feel free to bring floatees or a kickboards--anything you wish to assist you. 


Bike Ride: Bring any bike you have--it does not have to be anything special. We will cross Main Street and go onto the bike path for a 10 mile ride--there will be a water station at the five mile mark, so that you can be refreshed and then ride the five miles back. If you choose to just do a portion of this distance, that is just fine.


Run or Walk: This will consist of a three mile run/walk around Lake Elmo. 

I think as we participate in this activity, we will make some very fun memories and individual achievement goals could be improved upon year by year!

The two wonderful sisters organizing this event are Brenda Snizek and Ranee Berg. If you have questions, you can call  Brenda at : 256-5476   or Ranee at: 896-8471


Let's DO it!
 

FAMILY CHRISTMAS FIRESIDE

The Gift

Something for Everyone

Please join us for a memorable

Family Christmas Fireside

presented by

The Billings East Stake

Sunday, December 19, 2010

Refreshments - 5-5:45 pm

Fireside - 6 pm

Billings East Stake Center

Sunday dress

Christmas Events

Only 23 days till Christmas and everyone's calendar is filling up with activities. Be sure to make time for the First Presidency's Christmas Devotional. It is this Sunday, December 5th at 6pm. It will be available at the Stake Center or go to lds.org to find out how to bring it into your home.

Sunday the 5th is also the Messiah Festival. It will be held at the Alberta Bair Theater at 3:30. Free tickets are available at the Alberta Bair Theater. It has been my experience that if you show up early the day of the performance there are still seats available. The December Ensign has an article by Elder Spencer J Condie entitled "Handel and the Gift of Messiah" that gives a little bit of background on this music.

Sunday, December 19th is the Stake Family Christmas Fireside "The Gift". We are promised more information but be sure to mark your calendar and plan to come.

Upcoming Events

Here are some upcoming Stake Relief Society events

you may wish to make a note of:

Saturday, August 7 "A Gathering In"--join us at the stake center at 10 am to learn what to do to get the most out of your garden or fresh summer produce.

Thursday, August 12 Hearts and Hands Quilting Night. We will be at the stake center from 6-9. Bring a dish to share if you wish. If you have a twin size quilt to donate, contact Francine Palmer or Chris Jones.

Friday, August 20 Interested in participating in a women's triathlon? Meet at Lake Elmo at 6 pm. Contact Ranee Berg or Brenda Snizek for more information.

Friday, September 17, 10 am and Tuesday, September 21, 6:20 pm Sisters at the Temple. Join us to do a temple session and stay for a luncheon or refreshments.

Saturday, September 25 Women's Broadcast Dinner will be served at 6 pm

Upcoming Events

Gardening by the Foot

On March 28, the stake is sponsoring a presentation by Wayne Burleson on square foot gardening, a technique of gardening in a very limited space. The presentation is from 9-11 am. at the Stake Center. He will teach us about growing large amounts of food in a very small space. Bring your neighbors and friends!

General Conference is April 4 and 5

Plant pansies at the temple, April 7-11, 10am to noon and 12:30 to 3 pm.

Contact your Relief Society president for more information or

call the temple directly.

Easter is April 12

Stake Conference is April 18 (Adult session) and April 19

Hearts and Hands is April 24 and 25

We look forward to seeing each of you at these upcoming events!