Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Our Stake President

A little late to post but better late than never....


Professor of the year

Stake president from Washington wins highest honor for teaching
Published: Saturday, Dec. 15, 2012
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TACOMA, WASH.
Karl Fields, a professor at the University of Puget Sound and president of the Gig Harbor Washington Stake, was named 2012 Washington State Professor of the Year. This award — given through the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education — is the most distinguished for teaching undergraduate courses.

Photos courtesy of University of Puget Sound
Professor Karl Fields was recently named 2012 Washington State Professor of the Year, through the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education.

President Fields is a professor of comparative politics, Asian politics and Asian political economy.
In a note sent to President Fields after the award was announced November 15, 2012, Elder Robert M. Call, Area Seventy over the Northwest Area of the United States said, "President, I'm so impressed. Your goodness spans all facets of your life. I'm proud of you in what you do as a priesthood leader and as a professional."
Humility defines President Fields, a man who, when asked how he feels about receiving this prestigious award, mentioned all the other excellent professors in the department and at the university who could have been nominated and come out with the same result.
Trinkets and mementos from former students dot his office, representing his associations with students during his 22 years at the University of Puget Sound. He treasures the chance this award has given him to reconnect with students and see what they have made of their lives. Several of his students have received their doctorates and are teaching in political science departments at various U.S. universities, but he most enjoys seeing the families they have started and how they have contributed to their respective communities.

Photos courtesy of University of Puget Sound
Professor Karl Fields teaches students at the University of Puget Sound.

President Fields works tirelessly to be a worthy disciple of Jesus Christ and He acknowledges God's hand in his successes.
"I could not be who I am in any aspect of my life without the gospel of Jesus Christ," he said.
To the extent that students perceive him as being honest, kind and compassionate, he attributes this to patterning his life after the Savior.
He specializes in Asian studies and politics, a love affair he would not have kindled had he not served as a missionary in Taiwan.
Elder Call described him as a "gentle, wonderful man."
"You would never know the acclaim and respect he garners from his employment in being around him. He's just a gentle, down-to-earth, every day guy," Elder Call said.
Don Share, a professor in the department of politics and government at the University of Puget Sound, has team taught with President Fields and collaborated on a textbook project. He said President Fields is easy to work with, has a great sense of humor, is reliable and hard working.
Between his work, family and Church responsibilities, President Fields does not have as much personal time as most. Well-read without being flashy, he approaches teaching humbly, in a way that seems to draw people to him. This is the same way he handled the publicity associated with this award, recognizing the benefit this brings to the school and the department. His "top-notch intellect" and hard work led to a successful Asian studies program and have attracted students, faculty and donors to the program.
His career is a far departure from his roots on a cattle ranch in South Central Idaho, near the Sawtooth Mountains.
He was baptized at 11, but did not actively attend Church until high school when his bishop and teachers quorum helped bring him back to Church.
After high school, he received a call to serve a mission in Taiwan. He felt like this was an eye-opening experience and pursued his undergraduate degree in Asian politics atBrigham Young University and a graduate degree at University of California Berkley.
"I love the rhythms of academic life," he said, adding that when finals are over, the slate can be wiped clean, ready for a new beginning. As a professor, he is able to get into the same type of rhythm, using each semester as a new start.
He met his wife, Melanie Ann Merrill, while at BYU, and she transferred to UC Berkeley after he started Ph.D. work there. They both have degrees from this institution (she has a bachelor's and he has a doctorate). They have four children.
"She is my best friend and the great strength of our home," he said.
Going forward, he is excited for the opportunity to teach full-time again, build new courses, research on the side and participate in the community.
wevans@desnews.com

Sunday, December 2, 2012

Ward Christmas Party

Come and enjoy the season’s spirit of love, giving and sharing
as we celebrate the true meaning of Christmas!
Come one, come all
 to our
Wollochet Ward Christmas Party
December 7th, 2012 – 6:30pm
Gig Harbor Church Building

Friday, November 30, 2012

First Presidency Christmas Devotional


Witness living prophets testify of the birth and life of Jesus Christ…

First Presidency Christmas Devotional
December 2nd, 2012 – 5:00 p.m. PST


The First Presidency invites Church members and others to view the satellite broadcast of the annual Christmas devotional, which will originate from the Conference Center on Sunday, December 2, 2012, at 6:00 p.m. mountain standard time.

This devotional will include Christmas messages from the First Presidency and music by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and the Orchestra at Temple Square.
Live audio and video of the devotional will also be available in English and Spanish on mormonchannel.org.

Various broadcast, cable, satellite, and Internet television stations and broadcast, satellite, and Internet radio stations throughout the world will also carry the devotional. Check local program listings for availability in your area, or visit mormonchannel.org or byubroadcasting.org.

Angel Tree 2012

Angel Tree 2012
November 18th – December 16th
The Humanitarian committee is looking for
new and unwrapped gifts 
for children 12 years and older, boys and girls. 
Gift cards can be directed to Sis. Trish Graden.

Thursday, November 15, 2012

Thanksgiving Dinner - Service Project

It's a wonderful time of year to serve others as Christ did. Please take a moment to see if you would be willing to provide service.

Lynnelle Pugmire and family are organizing a Thanksgiving dinner as a service project for the Soldiers assigned to the Wounded Warriors Transition Battalion (also known as Task Force Phoenix)  in their new building next to Madigan Hospital.   The soldiers assigned to this Battalion are those who are going to need at least six months of care before transitioning into either normal Army life, or back into civilian life. We are doing it on Thanksgiving Day.  We did it a few Thanksgiving's ago with just our family, when Wounded Warriors was more in the beginning stages and it was a great experience.  It is bigger now and they have a bigger facility with more soldiers.  


I am in contact with their  Family Readiness Asst. and he is going to try put up a flier with a sign up sheet to get an idea of how many people to expect.  He thinks about 75 people.  I think there might be some families as well.  


I am hoping to get a few volunteers or families willing to donate their Thanksgiving day to helping us make this a very nice event for them.  As of today, they had no one planning anything for Thanksgiving.  I know the soldiers we fed and hung out with were sooo appreciative of us making dinner for them and the kids just played games with them.  It was sad to see one of the very young soldiers, anxious to be picked up by someone who was supposed to get him for dinner at a home and they must have forgot and he was bummed.  He ate with us and hung out with us.  


Please let me know thru email or cell phone (text is good too) if you or your family want to help out in any way.  


Here is a link to their website:

http://www.mamc.amedd.army.mil/WTB/WTB-Home.cfm

Thank you,
Lynnelle Pugmire

Tuesday, November 13, 2012

RS Meeting



Relief Society Presents
A Christ Centered Christmas


November 15th
Thursday
7:00 PM
Come ladies and enjoy a special evening filled with friends, dessert and a Holiday gift as we focus on Christ this holiday season.

Monday, November 5, 2012

Wednesday, October 31, 2012

End of DST




SundayNovember 4, 20122:00 AM
Daylight Saving Time ends!
Don't forget to move your clocks back 1 hour in fall !!!
("Spring forward, fall back").

Chili Cook off


Don’t forget our
16th Annual Chili Bowl Bonanza
Nov. 2, 2012, 6:00 PM
@ the Gig Harbor Church Bldg.

If you have never been to a Wollochet Ward Cook off,
be prepared! 
Our Ward Members get serious when it comes to
cookin’ chili!
Bring your own muffin tin to sample all the chili at one time.  And if you bring cupcake inserts, refills will be a snap!  
No muffin tin? No worries.  Paper bowls will still be provided.
There will be entertainment and your photo might be taken so wear Western attire for added fun.
If you want to join the contest, bring your best pot of chili in  a crock pot between 4:30 – 5:45 to enter the contest. No late entries.

8 Prizes will be awarded for:
·         All Around Chili Champ – this is the BEST chili in the house!  Every chili is eligible.
·         People’s Choice – chosen by the crowd.  Every chili is eligible.
·         Best Named Chili – for example:  “Ronny’s Famous Burn Down the Barn Chili”.  Every chili is eligible.
·         Best Beanless – make it with NO beans and qualify for this category.
·         Four Alarm Fire House – just like the title says!
·         Very Vegetarian – best chili without the use of meat.
·         White Lightning – Best White Bean or Chicken Chili at the event.
·         From Scratch – No single canned item in your chili.

Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Indexers Luncheon

Thursday, November 1st - 12:30PM - 2:00PM

Luncheon for our Indexers!!!
Come and celebrate our 
amazing indexing accomplishments! 
@ Sara McDaniel's new house - 
3620 Vernhardson St. Gig Harbor, 98332 
(2nd road on the right going up Peacock Hill, 
2nd house on the right,
parking on Goodman Rd side along hedge and fence)
Please let Sara know (#253-858-1666) 
if you are coming to the 
celebration so we can make sure 
we have enough delicious food to share.  
Thanks bunches for all your time and effort! 

Monday, October 15, 2012

Trunk or Treat

Wollochet Ward Trunk or Treat
October 27, 2012 from 5PM - 6PM

Remember to wear your costumes and
decorate your cars for the contest.

Cars need to be parked by 4:45PM
No cars permitted to treat area after 5PM 
for the safety of he children.
If you don't want to decorate your car 
you can donate a bag of candy.

Sunday, October 7, 2012

Super Saturday is this week!


Super Saturday is this coming Saturday. October 13, 2012. From 10AM - 2PM Lunch provided and no childcare. Please pay Karin Bean for your items.

Monday, October 1, 2012

General Conference



The 182nd Semiannual General Conference of the Church 
October 6 - 7, 2012

 
Saturday morning session 9AM - 11AM
Saturday afternoon session 1PM - 3PM

Sunday morning session 9AM - 11AM
Sunday afternoon session 1PM - 3PM

Monday, September 17, 2012

Super Saturday 2012


Oct. 13, 2012  Time: 10am - 2pm
 Gig Harbor building, Auxiliary rooms until 12pm,
 then the multipurpose room
Mummy Jars -  3 for $1.50 (Bring your own jars)
Pendants - Square: $2.00     Rectangle: $2.50     Cord: $1.25
Picture Frames(no glass)- 5"X7" Frame $14.00  
                                  8"X10" Frame $18.00
I Spy Bags - $5.50
Living Christ/Gospel ABC Quiet Books $5.25
Autumn Center Piece - Regular - $7.50 
                                              Sparkle - $12.00
Please Sign up on Sunday in the hallway near Relief Society room. Or you can reply to this email and I will forward it to Karin Bean.
Money for projects needs to be turned in by Sept. 30 so that supplies can be ordered for timely delivery. 

Lunch: Crock-pot soups and rolls and of course Dessert.
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Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Stake Temple Session

Saturday, Sept. 15 Stake Conference Temple Session
Temple Devotional @ 5PM followed by Session at 5:30

Crunch Brunch

Thursday, Sept. 13th - Crunch Brunch
Come to make the purse pack at the church (Emergency packs). Meet in the R.S. Room at 6:30 PM
Bring a sewing machine if you can.

Thursday, August 9, 2012

RS BBQ


Relief Society BBQ -
 

The much anticipate annual Relief Society BBQ will be
Thursday, Aug. 30, at Sister Clive's home at 6PM
It is potluck and there is a sign up list going around.
There is a children's class at Heidi Ludwig's home that evening.
The Young Women will be providing the instruction and care of your child if needed.

So we can have some of FUN!

CHURCH CLEAN UP THIS SATURDAY!!!!


Ward Activity  - Church Clean-up 
(Elders Quorum)
Saturday, Aug. 11, at the Church from 10AM - 1PM

What you think it is....


What you tell your kids it is....


What it actually is....

Keep our church and grounds clean.



Thursday, July 19, 2012

Friday, July 13, 2012

Thursday, June 21, 2012

Reminder for tonight

Money Wise Homemaking     Thursday, June 21 @ 7:00PM Featuring: Basic mens haircut - Kandice Carnahan Free and cheap dates and kids Activities - Dana Palmer Cooking on a Budget/Canning etc. - Natalie Brito

Wednesday, June 20, 2012

CALENDAR!!!!!!

Dearest Sisters!

I have been Cra-to the -Z this month so I apologize to all those that follow the website for my lack in keeping it up to date... I have finally got back on the horse... With a few updates.. June stuff is posted as well as PLEASE.. take note there is a TAB at the top now that says "Calendar"  Click on that and you will see our events and upcoming things as I know them to be!
Thank you all for the patience and understanding and I hope I didn't cause you to miss an event.. If I did .. well we can have make-up event time at my house...
Tez

Monday, June 18, 2012

Updates

RS Temple Trip     Wed., June 20 @9AM call Debbie Bostwick if you are going and haven't already contacted her. Money Wise Homemaking     Thursday, June 21 @ 7:00PM Featuring: Basic mens haircut - Kandice Carnahan Free and cheap dates and kids Activities - Dana Palmer Cooking on a Budget/Canning etc. - Natalie Brito Financial Seminar     Fri. June 22 @ 6:30 PM Gig Harbor Building Presentation include: Debt management - Darold Horkley Long Term Saving - Adam Mills Church Welfare System - Dana Carnahan Budgeting - Melissa Baxter (Please contact Lynelle Pugmire if you need a babysitter. lspugmire@gmail.com) The following people have signed up to bring refreshments. 2 Dozen cookies/brownies Adrienne Urvina Susan A. Nelson Sandi Barrett Susan M. Nelson Laura Coray

Wednesday, June 13, 2012

LDS FAMILY MARINERS NIGHT


Super Fun family night idea:

LDS  Night at the Mariners with reduced ticket price and a free t-shirt. You just follow link and purchase your own tickets. This is not a planned group event.

Father' s Day Assignments


Here are your assignments for the Father's Day Sundae's. Please bring this Sunday and leave in the kitchen.

Nuts
1. Jeni Adams
2. Adrianne Nelson
3. Dana Palmer
4. Liliana Grover

Fruit
1. Amber Arrant
2. Bobi Barrett
3. Nanette Leslie

Whipped Cream
1. Alicia Elliott
2. Karin Bean
3.

Carmel
1. Leslie Holley
2. Heidi Ludwig
3. Katie Frye

Chocolate Sauce
1. Teri Emerson
2. Del Mar Foley
3. Wendy Rawlins

Brownies
1. Amber Arrant
2. Adrianne Nelson
3. Adrienne Urvina
4 Sandi Barrett

Thursday, May 17, 2012

Wednesday, May 2, 2012

MAY'S EVENTS ARE UPDATED... GO SEE YOUNG WOMAN, PRIMARY, RELIEF SOCIETY, AND VISITING TEACHING ;0)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MAY BABIES...
HAPPY MOTHERS DAY <3

Thursday, April 12, 2012

CHECK OUT

The Dates to Remember section above

AND

The most wanted/needed section!! 

PLAYGROUP TOMORROW!!!

11-1230 PM

AT CRESENT CREEK PARK OR AS WE CALL IT THE CITY PARK!! 

Bring a lunch

Thursday, March 29, 2012

PLAYGROUP TOMORROW!!!

Hello Play Group Mommies -
We will be back in the Cultural Hall at the Church this Fri at 11:00 to 12:30. Also, with more people attending we ask that no more scooters, cars, or the like are brought. The gym is getting a bit full with the anticipation of more families coming. Thanks - excited to see you all there. Laura Coray

Saturday, March 24, 2012

Fast Sunday THIS Sunday

Hello Sisters,
Just a reminder that this coming Sunday, Mar. 25 is Fast Sunday. General Conference is the following weekend Mar. 31 - Apr. 1. 2012.
-Relief Society Presidency

Thursday, March 22, 2012

Friday playgroup update

Hello Play Group Families - 
Due to a scheduling conflict our Fri play group will not meet at the Church. If it is notraining we will meet at the City Park at the same time. If it is raining it will be cancelled. Same time 11:00 to 12:30 bring a lunch or snack and let's have fun!!!

Laura Coray (please call me with any questions 851-5991)

Tuesday, March 20, 2012

HELP THE YW... Go to Camp

Hello Everyone!

Please come and support our Young Women Fundraiser as they earn their way to Girls Camp and "Seek His Light and Shine".

Date:  Friday, March 23rd
Time:  6:30 to 8:30
What:  Silent Auction with lots of fun services, items and desserts
Where:  Gig Harbor Building
Babysitter Needed:  Call Lynnelle Pugmire at 253-507-0256

Thank you and we hope to see you there!

Monday, March 19, 2012

Reminder!

Weekday Temple Trip!!

Meeting at the Church at 9:15 am - hoping to make the 11 am Session    THIS TUESDAY...... 3/20

Sunday, March 11, 2012

Few things....

What a GREAT talk by Melissa Baxter today in Relief Society! Even with a cold.. Thank you and Feel better!

1) for those that missed Stake Woman's Conference here is the link to those talks, video's ect.   CLICK HERE*
2) Don't forget to Visit Teach and report it
3) Playgroup EVERY Friday from 11-12:30 at the church in the gym! Bring lunch for you and the kiddo's.
3) This THURSDAY!  Is the RS BIRTHDAY!!! come at 630pm don't forget the food you signed up for and or the cake! Remember don't do Red velvet cake..per a certain RS councilor... :) HAHA

4)  WE HAVE A MOST WANTED/ NEEDED section!!! Please email me at wollochetward@gmail.com to place an ad for something you need or want to give away.... Baby cloths, tables, a boat..ect... (just kidding on the boat) 


Everyone have a fantastic week!

Monday, March 5, 2012

Upcoming events

Primary Assignments

11th
Junior Opening Prayer - Ian Probst
Scripture - Tobin Baxter
Talk - Jed Probst
Senior Scripture  - Emma Probst
Talk  - Kael Probst
Closing Prayer  - Grace Tanksley




Congrats to all the ladies who got their virtue value... its not to late... Keep working on them~!

Sunday, February 26, 2012

Reminders!

This week:

Playdates start his week on Friday March 2nd  at 11 am in the culture hall. Bring a lunch!  (weekly)

Saturday is our Stake Womans Conference at 10 am in the Mullinex Building (Lunch is served and Sunday Dress please)

Primary
March 4th
Junior Opening Prayer - Leela Beckwith

Scripture - Isaac Adams
Talk - Daniel Adams
Senior Scripture  - Sophia Backstein
Talk  - Haley Hauser
Closing Prayer  - Autumn Lowinge

Young Woman

4th
Lesson 7/8:  "Homemaking" &  "Attitudes About Our Divine Roles"
* Head Count of All Young Women, including

non-member friends needed for Girls Camp
*Turn in Service/Item and Dessert Idea to Kristen Searle
for YW Camp Fundraiser

Sunday, February 19, 2012

upcoming events!

Sisters

There is a calendar to your right that you can look at for upcoming events and click on the event for more information as far as where the meeting is held, what time, ect.! I try to keep it updated!

If I have missed anything please email me at wollochetward@gmail.com  I would be happy to correct and add anything!  You can also leave a comment and I can review it!

Have a great week everyone! Again be sure to do your VT and report to your supervisors!

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Have you done your VT for Feb?

If your stuck... here are some great idea's on this blog for gifts, or messages...

(click the button)

Visiting Teaching Blog

Some of us got new partners... and new people to teach.. Melissa Baxter shared a wonderful message about how much the simple things are what each of us needs... so bake away, door bell ditch, share a message, call on the phone, send a letter, do what you can and Get on out there!!! and don't forget to report that you visited!

Monday, February 6, 2012

Bring your dancing shoes!!! Adult Stake Dance!

FEB 17TH @ 7 PM 

GIG HARBOR BUILDING!!!

*Bring A Treat to Share
*Music is from the 50's to the 90's


~Put on by Mandolin Palmer as her Good Works personal progress project! (Lets support her!)
Any questions call Mandolin @ 253-282-0719

Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Special Activity on February 15 th @ 10:00 AM



We're planning a Raggedy Ann and Andy theme at Cottesmore.
It will involve singing songs, playing piano, etc.  Katie has the costumes
for  Ann and Andy.  They will be the announcers. We  will pass out 
Raggedy Ann cards that Cottesmore residents can put up on their poster 
boards in their room.  We also plan to make heart-shaped cookies.
Hopefully we can come up with old songs that the residents would know.  
A sign-up sheet will be passed around for interested performers

Friday, January 6, 2012

Updated!

We have some new information up under primary, young woman, young men, ect. Please check out the events that are going on as well as the lessons!

Hope everyone had a great week and see you all Sunday! Reminder this Sunday is FAST SUNDAY!