Dec 9 - 15, 2019

Announcements should be communicated to members prior to Sunday so they do not take time in sacrament meeting, quorums, or classes; the bishopric may emphasize essential announcements briefly before the opening hymn (see Handbook 2, 18.2.2).

From Elder Quentin L. Cook's general conference talk Deep and Lasting Conversion to Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ (after President Nelson's two-hour meeting block announcement), "To help members prepare for the Sabbath, some wards already send an informative email, text, or social media message midweek. In view of this adjustment, we strongly recommend this type of communication. These invitations will remind the members of the Sunday meeting schedule for that week, including the upcoming class lesson topic, and support continuing gospel conversation at home."

New Announcements

1. Colorado Springs North Stake Choir & Orchestra present: “Know Him,” A Christmas Musical Presentation
   • Performances: December 15th, 5:00pm and 7:30pm, at the Lexington building
   • Please announce in quorum and class meetings and include in ward sacrament meeting bulletin as well as in mid-week communication announcements
   • Ward elders quorum assignments:
     • Pine Creek Ward: Chair Setup
       • Prior to the 5pm performance; setup chairs no earlier than 3pm due to Briargate ward meetings
       • Set the chairs up in the overflow and cultural hall with a center section and two aisles, extending the aisles from the chapel
     • Cordera Ward: Chair Take-Down
       • After the conclusion of the 7:30pm performance

Announcements for Events This Week and Next Week

1. Stake Temple Night, Thursday, December 5th
   • Anyone with a current temple recommend is welcome.
   • Laundry, 2 members
     • 5pm - 8pm: High Forest Ward
   • Endowments, 16 members from each ward for the 6pm session and 24 members from each ward for the other sessions.
     • 6pm - 8pm: Cordera Ward, Gleneagle Ward, High Forest Ward
     • 6:30pm - 8:30pm: Jackson Creek Ward, King's Deer Ward
     • 7pm - 9pm: Meadow Run Ward, Northgate Ward
     • 7:30pm - 9:30pm: Monument Ward, Pine Creek Ward
   • Light Cleaning, 4 members
     • 9pm - 11pm: Northgate Ward
2. You Are Invited to Join the Colorado Springs North and East Stakes to “Come Light the World” on December 6th & 7th at the Lexington building (flyers: printable, digital)
   • How You Can Help:
     • Sign up to bring your Christmas creche to display. Use this link to the website to register: https://coloradospringscreche.net/
     • Invite your friends, neighbors, and community! Invitations are attached and printed invitations will be available at your building in November
     • Volunteer to help, email us at cscreche@gmail.com, talk to your ward rep, or watch for future emails
     • Answer President Russell M. Nelson’s call to minister in “new, holier ways”. Join us to help bring light to our community, “Light the World, Give as He Gave.” (“Let Us All Press On,” April 2018 general conference)
3. Stake Christmas Music Devotional Rehearsals
   • Inviting all singers to join the Stake Christmas Choir to perform with the orchestra for our annual concert!
   • Contact Joe Hale for details
   • Choir Rehearsal Schedule
     • Sat Dec 7, 2019: Liberty 9am-11am
     • Fri Dec 13, 2019: Lexington 7pm-9pm
     • Sat Dec 14, 2019: Lexington 9am-12pm
4. All young single adults, ages 18-30, are needed to help with The Christmas Tree Service Project
   • December 7 & 14 from 8:00 am – 12 noon
     • Saturday, December 7 – Help collect and organize donations
     • Saturday, December 14 – Help needy families select trees and decorations
   • To sign up, please go to – Christmas Tree Project Volunteer
   • For more information about the Christmas tree project please visit the website: http://thechristmastreeproject.org/
   • Or visit Colorado Springs YSAs Facebook and Instagram groups

Continuing Announcements

1. To schedule a temple recommend renewal or BYU ecclesiastical endorsement interview, send an email to renewtemple@csnorth.org or call/text 719-491-7003
2. Colorado Springs Institute, Every Thursday, 6:30pm-10pm, Jamboree building, 8950 Jamboree Circle, Colorado Springs (download flyer: pdf)
   • Fall Class Schedule, September 12th - December 19th
     • Dinner at 6:30pm
     • Institute classes 7pm-8:30pm
     • Games, Dessert, and Mingle 8:30pm-10pm
   • Institute classes are:
     • New Testament
     • Missionary Preparation
     • Teachings of President Nelson
     • The Eternal Family
   • Ask yourself: Who will I bring?
3. Stake Family History Classes, Second and Fourth Saturdays, 9am-10am at the Stake Center
   • There are NO Workshops scheduled for December
   • Visit strengthinourfamily.org and click on the “Register” link to see a detailed class description and stake family history center hours
4. Young Single Adults (YSA), ages 18-30
   • Colorado Springs YSAs Facebook and Instagram groups
5. Middle Single Adults (MSA), ages 31-45, Events and Information
   • Colorado Springs LDS Midsingles (ages 31-45) Facebook group and email: CSMidsingles@gmail.com
6. Single Adults (SA), ages 31+, Events and Information
   • Colorado South Single Adults (CSSA) Website
   • Colorado Springs LDS Multi-Stake Single Adults 31+ Facebook group
   • Denver LDS Singles Website
   • Castle Rock LDS Singles crssingleadults@hotmail.com email
7. Temple Ordinance Workers and Temple Volunteers are Needed at the Denver Colorado Temple
   • If interested, contact your bishop
   • Additional details:
     • Temple Ordinance Worker
       • Must work one of the following: (shifts are 4 ½ to 5 ½ hours)
         • 1 shift per week – same shift each week
         • 3 shifts during the week: 8:00am, 12:00pm, 5:00pm
         • 2 shifts on Saturday: 7:00am, 12:00pm
     • Temple Volunteers
       • There are 9 possible areas where volunteers serve:
         1. Baptistry (greatest need)
            • 3 hour shifts
            • Frequency determined by availability and desire of volunteer
            • We would prefer that service is two shifts monthly that could be 1st & 3rd or 2nd & 4th Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday of the month.
            • Shifts are 9am to 12pm or 12pm to 3pm.
            • If these shifts don't presently work, we can put you in touch with our Baptistry Coordinators to find another opportunity.
         2. Office
            • Generally 4 hour shift matching the TOW shift times
            • Frequency can be from once/month to every week
         3. Clothing/Laundry
            • Generally 4 hour shift matching the TOW shift times
            • Frequency can be from once/month to every week
         4. Hostess
            • Frequency is flexible, assigned to regular TOW shifts; sisters serve throughout the temple but they do not administer ordinances
         5. Organist
            • Needs good proficiency
            • Frequency is determined by availability and desire of volunteer
         6. Youth Center
            • Cares for and dresses children and youth in preparation for sealing to family
            • Generally 2 hour shift
            • Serve as available for a sealing time as scheduled
         7. Grounds
            • Normally at least 4 hours/week
            • Does not have to be endowed
            • Schedule determined by availability and need
         8. Engineer
            • Requires specialized skills and experience
            • Scheduled according to availability and need
         9. Sunday Coverage
            • Individuals or couples – serve 2 – 4 hour shifts/month on Sunday - gives the temple a presence on temple grounds when the gates are open to the public

The online stake calendar provides event details: e.g. end times, participants invited, point of contact for questions, address, reserved building room(s), etc.

Updates to the Stake Calendar of Events

• Added: Sacrament Meeting Only, Sunday, December 22nd (see October 18th First Presidency Letter)

This Week

Mon, Dec 2, 2019

• Come, Follow Me: “God Is Love” (1–3 John; Jude)
• Family Home Evening
• Multistake Adult Education Gospel Study Class [ML]12 - 1:30pm
• Multistake Middle Single Adult (MSA) Home Evening Group [LX]6 - 8pm
• Multistake Single Adult Home Evening Group [CSCSC]6 - 7:30pm
• Institute [USAFA]6:20 - 7:50pm
• Multistake Young Single Adult (YSA) Home Evening Group [JB]7 - 9pm

Tue, Dec 3, 2019

• Come, Follow Me: “God Is Love” (1–3 John; Jude)
• Stake Temple Recommend Interviews (by appointment only) [LX]6 - 9pm

Wed, Dec 4, 2019

• Come, Follow Me: “God Is Love” (1–3 John; Jude)

Thu, Dec 5, 2019

• Come, Follow Me: “God Is Love” (1–3 John; Jude)
• Stake Temple Night [DCT]5 - 11pm (see announcement and ward assignments above)
• Institute Mingle [JB]6:30 - 10pm
• Multistake Support Meeting for Women [DS]7 - 8pm

Fri, Dec 6, 2019

• Come, Follow Me: “God Is Love” (1–3 John; Jude)
• Christmas Creche Exhibit and Live Nativity Presentation [LX] (see announcement above)
• Multistake Single Adult Temple Night [DCT]7:30 - 9:30pm

Sat, Dec 7, 2019

• Come, Follow Me: “God Is Love” (1–3 John; Jude)
• Christmas Creche Exhibit and Live Nativity Presentation [LX] (see announcement above)
• Stake Christmas Devotional Rehearsal [LB]9 - 11am (see announcement above)

Sun, Dec 8, 2019

• Come, Follow Me: “God Is Love” (1–3 John; Jude)
• Second Sunday: Priesthood quorums, Relief Society, and Young Women (Primary held every Sunday)
• Multistake YSA Council [JB]2:15 - 3pm
• First Presidency Christmas Devotional [Online]6 - 7pm
• Multistake Support Meeting for Men [JB]6 - 7pm

Next Week

Mon, Dec 9, 2019

• Come, Follow Me: “Glory, and Power, Be unto … the Lamb for Ever” (Revelation 1–11)
• Family Home Evening
• Multistake Adult Education Gospel Study Class [ML]12 - 1:30pm
• Multistake Middle Single Adult (MSA) Home Evening Group [LX]6 - 8pm
• Multistake Single Adult Home Evening Group [CSCSC]6 - 7:30pm
• Institute [USAFA]6:20 - 7:50pm
• Multistake Young Single Adult (YSA) Home Evening Group [JB]7 - 9pm

Tue, Dec 10, 2019

• Come, Follow Me: “Glory, and Power, Be unto … the Lamb for Ever” (Revelation 1–11)
• Stake Temple Recommend Interviews (by appointment only) [LX]6 - 9pm

Wed, Dec 11, 2019

• Come, Follow Me: “Glory, and Power, Be unto … the Lamb for Ever” (Revelation 1–11)

Thu, Dec 12, 2019

• Come, Follow Me: “Glory, and Power, Be unto … the Lamb for Ever” (Revelation 1–11)
• Institute Mingle [JB]6:30 - 10pm
• Multistake Support Meeting for Women [DS]7 - 8pm

Fri, Dec 13, 2019

• Come, Follow Me: “Glory, and Power, Be unto … the Lamb for Ever” (Revelation 1–11)
• Stake Christmas Devotional Rehearsal [LX]7 - 9pm (see announcement above)

Sat, Dec 14, 2019

• Come, Follow Me: “Glory, and Power, Be unto … the Lamb for Ever” (Revelation 1–11)
• Stake Christmas Devotional Rehearsal [LX]9am - 12pm (see announcement above)
• Multistake Late Saturday Temple Sessions [DCT]7 - 9pm
• Multistake Young Single Adults (YSA) Temple Night [DCT]7 - 9pm

Sun, Dec 15, 2019

• Come, Follow Me: “Glory, and Power, Be unto … the Lamb for Ever” (Revelation 1–11)
• Third Sunday: Sunday School (Primary held every Sunday)
• Stake High Council Meeting [LX]6:30 - 8am
• Stake Missionary Work Coordination Meeting [LX]1:30 - 2:30pm
• Stake Christmas Devotional [LX]5 - 6:15pm (see announcement above)
• Multistake Single Adult Leadership Meeting [CSESC]5:45 - 6:45pm
• Multistake Support Meeting for Men [JB]6 - 7pm
• Multistake Single Adult (SA) Fireside [CSESC]7 - 8:30pm
• Stake Christmas Devotional [LX]7:30 - 8:45pm (see announcement above)

2019 Ward Meeting Schedule

Unless an exception is noted below, all wards hold sacrament meeting first and ward weeknight activities are at the same building as Sunday meetings:

• Lexington building, 8710 Lexington Dr, Colorado Spring CO 80920
  • Gleneagle Ward, 8:30am - 10:30am, Wednesday weeknight activities
  • Pine Creek Ward, 10:00am - 12:00pm, Wednesday weeknight activities at the Jamboree building
  • [Chapel Hills Ward (CSES), 11:30am - 1:30pm, Tuesday weeknight activities]
  • [Briargate Ward (CSES), 1:00pm - 3:00pm, Tuesday weeknight activities]
• Liberty building, 8610 Scarborough Dr, Colorado Springs CO 80920
  • [Explorer Park Ward (CSES), 8:30am - 10:30am, Wednesday weeknight activities]
  • [Fairfax Ward (CSES), 10:00am - 12:00pm, Wednesday weeknight activities]
  • Cordera Ward, 11:30am - 1:30pm, Tuesday weeknight activities
  • [Wolf Lake Ward, 1:00pm - 3:00pm, Tuesday weeknight activities]
• Monument building, 950 West Colorado Highway 105, Monument CO 80132
  • High Forest Ward, 8:30am - 10:30am, Tuesday weeknight activities
  • King's Deer Ward, 10:00am - 12:00pm, Wednesday weeknight activities
  • Jackson Creek Ward, 11:30am - 1:30pm, Tuesday weeknight activities
  • Monument Ward, 1:00pm - 3:00pm, Wednesday weeknight activities
• Black Forest building, 6950 Shoup Rd, Colorado Springs CO 80908
  • Meadow Run Ward, 8:30am - 10:30am, Wednesday weeknight activities
  • [Black Forest Ward (CSHPS), 11:30am - 1:30pm, Tuesday weeknight activities]
• Jamboree building, 8295 Jamboree Cir, Colorado Springs CO 80920
  • Northgate Ward, 8:30am - 10:30am, Tuesday weeknight activities
  • Cheyenne Mountain YSA Ward, 11am - 1pm (sacrament meeting 11:00am, in the chapel), Thursday weeknight activities
  • Mount Herman YSA Ward, 11am - 1pm (sacrament meeting 12:05pm, in the chapel), Thursday weeknight activities
  • Pikes Peak YSA Ward, 11am - 1pm (sacrament meeting 11:00am, in the cultural hall), Thursday weeknight activities

2020 Ward Meeting Schedule

Unless an exception is noted below, all wards hold sacrament meeting first and ward weeknight activities are at the same building as Sunday meetings:

• Lexington building, 8710 Lexington Dr, Colorado Spring CO 80920
  • Cordera Ward, 8:30am - 10:30am, Tuesday weeknight activities
  • Gleneagle Ward, 10:00am - 12:00pm, Wednesday weeknight activities
  • Northgate Ward, 11:30am - 1:30pm, Tuesday weeknight activities
  • Pine Creek Ward, 1:00pm - 3:00pm, Wednesday weeknight activities at the Jamboree building
• Monument building, 950 West Colorado Highway 105, Monument CO 80132
  • Monument Ward, 8:30am - 10:30am, Wednesday weeknight activities
  • High Forest Ward, 10:00am - 12:00pm, Tuesday weeknight activities
  • King's Deer Ward, 11:30am - 1:30pm, Wednesday weeknight activities
  • Jackson Creek Ward, 1:00pm - 3:00pm, Tuesday weeknight activities
• Black Forest building, 6950 Shoup Rd, Colorado Springs CO 80908
  • [Black Forest Ward (CSHPS), 8:30am - 10:30am, Tuesday weeknight activities]
  • Meadow Run Ward, 11:00am - 1:00pm, Wednesday weeknight activities
• Jamboree building, 8295 Jamboree Cir, Colorado Springs CO 80920
  • [Chapel Hills Ward (CSES), 9:00am - 11:00am, Tuesday weeknight activities]
  • Cheyenne Mountain YSA Ward, 11:30am - 1:30pm (sacrament meeting 11:30am, in the cultural hall), Thursday weeknight activities
  • Mount Herman YSA Ward, 11:30am - 1:30pm (sacrament meeting 11:30am, in the chapel), Thursday weeknight activities
  • Pikes Peak YSA Ward, 11:30am - 1:30pm (sacrament meeting 12:35pm, in the chapel), Thursday weeknight activities

2019 Annual Ward and Stake Histories - DRAFT Due by November 15th

Dear Ward Clerks, Ward Councils, Stake Council, and Stake Leaders,

It is that time of year to submit your 2019 Ward History which will be compiled into the 2019 Stake History.

Ward leaders, please submit your ward organization's DRAFT history to your ward clerk (or ward history specialist, if you have one), in enough time for the ward clerk (and/or ward history specialist) to the stake clerk no later than November 15th.

Stake leaders, please submit your organization's DRAFT history for 2019 to the stake clerk by this same deadline.

Highlight what you feel was important and are inspired to include. If you are new to your calling during this year, you can reach out to the leaders that were serving this year to include their contributions to this write-up..

Purpose

• Preparing and submitting an annual history helps fulfill the Lord’s charge: “Continue in writing and making a history of all the important things…concerning my church…And also, my servants who are abroad in the earth should send forth the accounts of their stewardships” (Doctrine and Covenants 69:3,5)

Guides and Resources

• Church History Guide
• Annual History Resources
• Annual History Checklist for Wards
• Annual History Suggestions for Bishops

Process

• Use the checklist below to guide your efforts.
• Please submit your history in Microsoft Word file format
• There are several required documents that are easier to create / scan as a PDF. Send me those PDFs and indicate in the Word document where you want me to combine them.
• Recommend a 6-15 pages per ward.
• Pictures are encouraged to help tell your ward/organization's history. All owners of included pictures must fill out the permission form and submit with your history.

Checklist: What to Include in an Annual History

• Cover sheet
• A brief narrative describing the year’s important events and developments. Include faith-building stories most likely written by your ward clerk or assigned ward history specialist.
• Ward Calendar. Use some judgment on this one. If you can set the filters appropriately on the shared calendar from churchofjesuschrist.org to just show what you want for your Ward (and turn it into a PDF) go for it. Otherwise, suggest you just type it out (see example in template). You’ll have more control and It will probably be faster in the long run.
• Officer’s sustained forms read at Ward conference will be provided by the ward clerk.
• Reports from priesthood and organization leaders summarizing their efforts to help individuals and families qualify for exaltation. For example, a bishop may identify a few goals for the Ward early in the year and then invite the Ward Council to contribute stories and photographs giving details on how each organization worked to achieve these goals.
• Significant records created by or about the unit, such as:
• Photographs that are clearly identified and dated (see example in template)
• Newsletters
• Special programs and publications
• Photocopies of newspaper clippings (include information that will identify the newspaper and the date it was published)
• NOTE: CONFIDENTIAL OR PRIVATE INFORMATION IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE ANNUAL HISTORY

Don’t worry so much about the format. Just send me the info / stories, and the pictures / forms, and I’ll get it combined into a nice clean report for you to review before it is submitted to church headquarters.

If you have questions, feel free to contact me at any time: 719-649-8974.

Eric Mather, Stake Clerk

Leader and Clerk Resources Notification

As recently announced, the Beehive, Mia Maid, and Laurel classes within the Young Women organization will be discontinued on 4 Nov 2019. After this date, all young women ages 12-18 will be merged into one class in Leader and Clerk Resources. Leaders can then create additional classes to meet local unit needs. Until this change occurs, leaders can view and print class presidencies as they currently exist to know who to release with a vote of thanks.

Member Tools App Release Notes

Release 3.6

Date Released: June 11, 2019

Membership Related

• Provided access to local unit statistics for members of the stake council.
• Removed the need to use hyphens when searching by phone number.
• Added the ability to search by email address.
• Added numerous latitude and longitude enhancements, including:
  • Ability to get directions to a member’s household location from current location.
  • Ability for members to map their household location.
  • Ability to copy latitude and longitude.

Issues Resolved

• Resolved issues with spaces in password.
• Resolved problems encountered when entering long phone numbers.
• Additional bug fixes and performance improvements.

Member Tools App previous release notes

Leader and Clerk Resources (LCR) Release Notes

Release 4.7

Date Released: November 4, 2019

New or Enhanced Functionality

Issues Resolved

• Additional bug fixes and performance improvements.

Membership Related

• Enhanced the process of recording a membership record for a spouse or child that is not a member of the Church but is recorded as a linked record tied to a family member.
  • Laurel, Mia Maid, and Beehive classes will be discontinued. Units can now create classes in age groups to meet local needs.
  • “Specialist” is a new calling that was introduced.

Leader and Clerk Resources (LCR) previous release notes

Personal Calendar: Synchronize your personal calendar with ward and stake calendar events

You can automatically synchronize the events from your ward and stake calendar with your personal Google, Microsoft Outlook, or Apple calendar. Updates made to events in your Church calendar will be reflected in the sync'd calendar.

To setup your phone, tablet, or computer, go to LDS.org, Church Calendar, Sync, select the type of calendar you use (Google Calendar, Microsoft Outlook, or Apple Calendar), and follow the instructions.

This has the advantage as items are added, deleted, and modified on the ward and stake calendar, they are instantly updated on your personal calendar. The Member Tools app has the drawback that: 1) it is only synchronized every 30 days, unless the user manually synchronizes it; 2) it is not integrated with your personal calendar for viewing on one screen; and, 3) the web links listed in some of the calendar events can be directly clicked on to open the web page from the event in your personal calendar, but not in the Member Tools app.

Official General Conference addresses, and BYU-Provo, BYU-Idaho, and BYU-Hawaii speeches.

Official Newsroom and Church News announcements and articles of interest to our stake.

New videos from the church from the Book of Mormon Videos, ComeUntoChrist.org, Latter-day Saints Channel, HopeWorks, Video Series: Give Back, His Grace, Gospel Solutions for Families, Inspirational Messages, Inspirational Messages for Youth, The Daily, etc. -- inspirational stories, news, events, quotes from Church leaders, and more for your daily uplift.

The church’s Official Communication Library messages may contain confidential or privileged information and are only accessible by and for the use of the individual(s) addressed in the letter/policy.

New This Past Week

• [None]

Selection of Previously Released

• First Presidency letter, 14 November 2019: 2019 First Presidency’s Christmas Devotional
  • Includes the worldwide broadcast schedule for the Church satellite system and selected other media.
• Notice, 7 November 2019: Recommending Young Single Adults to Serve as For the Strength of Youth (FSY) Counselors
  • Bishops are now invited to recommend young single adults from their wards to serve as FSY counselors.
• Notice, 1 November 2019: Recording Sacrament Meeting Attendance
  • Beginning on January 1, 2020, ward and branch clerks will begin counting sacrament meeting attendance each week and will record it electronically using Church record-keeping tools.
• First Presidency letter, 18 October 2019: Sunday Meeting Schedule Adjustment for December 22, 2019
  • On Sunday, December 22, 2019, Church services should be limited to sacrament meeting in each ward and branch.
• First Presidency letter, 5 October 2019: Strengthening Aaronic Priesthood Quorums and Young Women Classes
  • We announce adjustments to support young men and young women at church—specifically in Aaronic Priesthood quorums and Young Women classes. These adjustments will be accompanied by the organizational changes detailed in the enclosed information.
• Notice, 5 September 2019: Questions and Answers about the New Children and Youth Protection Training
  • Questions have been asked about how this guideline applies to ministering and interviews with youth.
• Notice, 15 July 2019: Children and Youth Update
  • A website is now available for stake presidents and bishops to help them prepare for the Children and Youth effort, which will begin on January 1, 2020.