Here are some good websites for our youth to know about. Please let your girls know about them.
youth.lds.org
and
newera.lds.org
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Personal Progress Tracker for Leaders
Hi sisters, I thought this tracker might be helpful for some of you. This is a tracking sheet including the value virtue where you can keep track of all of your girls' personal progress on one sheet.
Here is the link in PDF format:
or in excel format so you can edit it to your liking:
Friday, January 22, 2010
Modest Dresses for School Dances
Hi ladies,
Do you have daughters looking for prom/dance/wedding dresses? When I was in high school I remember the difficult task of finding a modest dress. So, go figure, I got my degree in Clothing, Textiles, and Design! I am looking for anyone who wants a custom dress made. I make my own patterns so you can bring me pictures of what you want and I will whip it up! Or, if you have a dress, I can do alterations and(modesty) modifications. Email me or give me a call :)
Marcie Meredithmarciemeredith@live.com
208-860-7309
Do you have daughters looking for prom/dance/wedding dresses? When I was in high school I remember the difficult task of finding a modest dress. So, go figure, I got my degree in Clothing, Textiles, and Design! I am looking for anyone who wants a custom dress made. I make my own patterns so you can bring me pictures of what you want and I will whip it up! Or, if you have a dress, I can do alterations and(modesty) modifications. Email me or give me a call :)
Marcie Meredithmarciemeredith@live.com
208-860-7309
YW Program Updates
2010 Mutual Theme: Be Strong and of Good Courage
"Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest" (Joshua 1:9
) A new DVD for youth, A Brand New Year 2010, is being delivered to Church units worldwide. The program features international youth testifying of the standards in For the Strength of Youth . Ideas for using the DVD and introducing the 2010 Mutual theme are available for leaders(http://www.lds.org/pa/display/0,17884,8784-1,00.html). Video segments will be available for download on youth.lds.org beginning January 1.
Improved and Revised Personal Progress Materials
The revised Personal Progress materials will be available through Distribution Services on Friday, January 15, 2010 (United States and Canada). Young Women leaders are asked to consider the following as they order:
Be conservative in your initial order so all wards and stakes will have access to the new materials.
Approve all purchases with your priesthood leaders prior to placing your order.
Stake and ward leaders should coordinate the purchase of materials to avoid duplication of efforts and possible waste.
Click (http://www.lds.org/pa/display/0,17884,6884-1,00.html) for more information on the new Personal Progress Program.
Thursday, January 14, 2010
January Presidency Message
I hope the holidays have been memorable and special this year for you all. What an amazing and special time it is to live in Lubbock, Texas. We hope you have gained a testimony as we have as a Young Women Presidency of the vision the Stake Presidency has for our stake. We have been praying as a presidency and have been seeking the Lord’s counsel in what direction He would like us to take in the young women’s program to help build our stake and bring more souls to Christ. What a blessing it is that we can start the year off with this incredible vision fresh on our minds. We encourage you to think of ways you can build your young women’s program in your individual wards and branches to better align it with the vision our Stake Presidency has for our stake. As you strive to do this, remember the testimony of President Shumway that we all belong here. Let your young women know this! Take every opportunity to let them know that they are loved and needed.
We love you sisters and are excited about this New Year. We will do our best to keep you posted on any important announcements. We love you and know that we think of you often and are here to serve you!!
Love, the Young Women Stake Presidency
We love you sisters and are excited about this New Year. We will do our best to keep you posted on any important announcements. We love you and know that we think of you often and are here to serve you!!
Love, the Young Women Stake Presidency
Friday, December 4, 2009
Introducing Delisa Hargrove!!
I love doing spotlights for other people, but don’t think I’ve ever written one for myself. So, I asked my husband Anthony for help. Anthony: “You have all kinds of interesting things to talk about.” Delisa: ‘Then, what should I talk about?” Anthony, “Me!”Probably the most unique thing about me (besides my name which is pronounced DAY-lisa) is that I’ve moved 55 times in my life—living in 5 states multiple times (Utah, Arizona, Oklahoma, Idaho, & Texas), 4 countries (Israel & Egypt in student study abroad programs, Scotland for my mission, Germany as an au pair to learn German for post graduate work). Before marriage at 26, I never had nice clothes or even a car; I started working when I was 12 & with my money, I traveled!! My love to see & experience the world!I graduated from BYU (single!) with a BA in International Relations emphasis on Middle East (I was fluent in Arabic, but also took Hebrew & Russian at BYU & became fluent in German). I intended to attend Thunderbird Intl and study International Law after my German internship, but met Anthony in Midland, Texas during the 6 weeks I spent at home prior to leaving for Germany. After returning from Germany, Anthony & I married in the Dallas Temple and he moved me to Lubbock. He was born & raised in Lubbock, and joined the Church while working for my Uncle in Midland. He was the most golden contact I’ve ever shared the Gospel with, and the most eternally rewarding. He was my 7th marriage proposal, and the Lord let me know Anthony was my “covenant” & “completeness”(=7)One of my most passionate life goals is to go to all of the Temples in the world. I’ve been to 75 Temples so far (76 in December). When I set this goal in 1992, there were only 44 temples in the world! 
My 5 favorite places on earth (so far)
The Garden Tomb at sunrise
The Nile River at sunset
Isles of Lewis/Harris, Scotland
Any temple
Our Home.
My favorite scriptures
Old Testament: 2 Kings 6:13-17 / Isaiah 53
New Testament: John 17 / Revelation 7:13-17
Book of Mormon: Moroni 10:30-33
Doctrine & Covenants: 128:22-24 / 76:5-10, 116-118
Pearl of Great Price: Facsimile #2
My favorite past-times
Headstone hunting/Family history
Motorcycle riding
Beach or Boating
Time with family & friends
My favorite tunes
Sacred: “Come Thou Fount”, “In Humility”, “O Divine Redeemer”
Classical: “New World” Symphony, “Pachelbel’s Cannon”
Secular: “Where the Streets have No Name”, “Angels on the Moon”, “Collide”
My favorite food
Potatoes,
Chicken Fajitas,
Naan bread,
Lemon bars,
Water
Skills that surprised me
Gold leafing
Canning
Gardening
Favorite thing about my calling
I love the young women's accomplishments & amazing talents!!
I love hearing & seeing their testimonies grow!
December Presidency Message/Spotlight
I grew up on a farm in Washington state. I was the youngest of three children and loved helping my Dad on the farm. He had me driving a tractor by the time I was 6 years old. My Dad told the neighbors that I was the best hired man he ever had.
Even though I liked where I grew up, after high school I could not wait to get away from the farm. I attended college for 2 years. Then I decided to move to New York City to work. Living in New York was more of a challenge than I had expected. While I was there, it was difficult for me to attend church and make good friends. I realized that I needed a job and live in a place where I could attend church every week. I returned to Brigham Young University where I met my husband, Phyll. I was introduced to Phyll by his cousin who was in my ward. After a year of dating we were married in the Idaho Falls Temple. Phyll graduated from BYU and we moved to Stillwater, Oklahoma for Phyll to work on his Ph.D. in Agriculture. While we were in Stillwater, I was able to complete my degree.
Phyll's first job was in Lubbock, Texas. We really liked Lubbock and were sad when Phyll was transferred to Kansas. From Kansas we moved to Illinois and then to Nebraska. With each move we felt our Heavenly Father had a reason for us to be in a new place. We have three children, Ashley (25), Aaron (18), and Amanda (13). Ashley lives in Kalispell, Montana with her husband, Mark, and 2 year old son, Noah.
One year ago the company my husband worked for wanted us to move to Johannesburg, South Africa. We thought that this would be a great adventure for our family. As we prepared to go, we began to have some uneasy feelings about the move. Phyll decided that he needed to check into some other job opportunities. He finally decided to take a job in Ralls, Texas with Triumph Seed working on developing new varieties of corn. So in November 2009 we moved to Lubbock, Texas.
As we have moved from place to place, I have been involved with the youth program. I have served as Relief Society President in a singles ward, youth Sunday School teacher, Primary Counselor, Ward Young Women's President and Stake Young Women's President. I felt like I spend alot of time planning and hoping activities would run smoothly. Then a few years ago while we were planning a Stake Activity, the President stated that what made the youth want to attend these activities was the spirit they felt when they were there, not necessarily the activity we did. I began to think about this statement as I planned other activities and talked to the young women. The activities they seemed to enjoy the most were not the elaborate activities but the ones where they felt the Spirit the most. What the young women remembered was how they felt. They kept coming back because they knew their leaders loved them. All of us need to feel that we are accepted for who we are and loved for being the best that we can be at the time. I know that all of our activities will not happen as we have planned them. But I do know that if we do our best, and turn the rest over to the Lord, the activity will be a success. I love working with the youth. I look forward to getting to know the young women and, you, the leaders.
Kathy Cammack
Even though I liked where I grew up, after high school I could not wait to get away from the farm. I attended college for 2 years. Then I decided to move to New York City to work. Living in New York was more of a challenge than I had expected. While I was there, it was difficult for me to attend church and make good friends. I realized that I needed a job and live in a place where I could attend church every week. I returned to Brigham Young University where I met my husband, Phyll. I was introduced to Phyll by his cousin who was in my ward. After a year of dating we were married in the Idaho Falls Temple. Phyll graduated from BYU and we moved to Stillwater, Oklahoma for Phyll to work on his Ph.D. in Agriculture. While we were in Stillwater, I was able to complete my degree.
Phyll's first job was in Lubbock, Texas. We really liked Lubbock and were sad when Phyll was transferred to Kansas. From Kansas we moved to Illinois and then to Nebraska. With each move we felt our Heavenly Father had a reason for us to be in a new place. We have three children, Ashley (25), Aaron (18), and Amanda (13). Ashley lives in Kalispell, Montana with her husband, Mark, and 2 year old son, Noah.
One year ago the company my husband worked for wanted us to move to Johannesburg, South Africa. We thought that this would be a great adventure for our family. As we prepared to go, we began to have some uneasy feelings about the move. Phyll decided that he needed to check into some other job opportunities. He finally decided to take a job in Ralls, Texas with Triumph Seed working on developing new varieties of corn. So in November 2009 we moved to Lubbock, Texas.
As we have moved from place to place, I have been involved with the youth program. I have served as Relief Society President in a singles ward, youth Sunday School teacher, Primary Counselor, Ward Young Women's President and Stake Young Women's President. I felt like I spend alot of time planning and hoping activities would run smoothly. Then a few years ago while we were planning a Stake Activity, the President stated that what made the youth want to attend these activities was the spirit they felt when they were there, not necessarily the activity we did. I began to think about this statement as I planned other activities and talked to the young women. The activities they seemed to enjoy the most were not the elaborate activities but the ones where they felt the Spirit the most. What the young women remembered was how they felt. They kept coming back because they knew their leaders loved them. All of us need to feel that we are accepted for who we are and loved for being the best that we can be at the time. I know that all of our activities will not happen as we have planned them. But I do know that if we do our best, and turn the rest over to the Lord, the activity will be a success. I love working with the youth. I look forward to getting to know the young women and, you, the leaders.
Kathy Cammack
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