Monday, February 10, 2014

Inter-Faith Harmony Day

The Annual "Inter-Faith Harmony Day", held on February 8th, 2014 in Fayetteville.
It was opened by Mayor Jordan with a proclamation of peace and compassion.

Springdale Stake Public Affairs represented the Church in Washington County in the 7th, annual "Inter-Faith Harmony Day". Inter-Faith Harmony Week is recognized all over the nation and is usually held in the first 2 weeks of February. The Church in Salt Lake uses this time to build relationships with other Faiths by hosting an inter-faith event at the Conference Center every year.

(Participating in the Salt Lake City Inter-Faith Round Table):
 http://www.interfaithroundtable.org/
(Concert etc.):
 http://www.lds.org/church/news/interfaith-concert-public-reading-mark-national-bible-week?lang=eng&query=interfaith 
(Leaders of many Faiths gather to promote freedom):
http://www.mormonnewsroom.org/article/evangelical-and-mormon-leaders-gather-in-tabernacle-to-promote-faith-and-religious-freedom
In addition to the regular display of pass-along cards and pamphlets, the missionaries in the Springdale/Fayetteville area were invited to participate by distributing "mormon.org" cards attached to an item reminding others the importance of sharing compassion and service.

A few days before the event, missionaries from the local Zone gathered to make all the handouts.

The City of Fayetteville recently attained recognition as an "Inter-National City of Compassion". They are promoting act of compassion and service throughout the city and on the U of A campus.
Since the missionaries have been encouraged by their Mission President to also promote acts of compassion and serve, Public Affair invited them to participate.
They are encouraging members and others, to serve a person in need, give them the pass-along card and attached item, then ask them to "pay it forward" and do the same.

On February 8th, they were able to share 250 "pass-alongs", pass-along cards, pamphlets, copies of the Book of Mormon in English, Marshallese and Spanish,  talk to many people, teach, testify, share and make friends with member of different faith traditions including: Catholics, Buddha, Muslims, Quakers, Unitarians, Jews, and others as well as followers of Tibetan Monk, Mohammad, the "PathWalkers", Christian Science and more.
Children from the Fayetteville 1st Ward Primary also participated. Singing Primary songs and joined by 2 of our Elders, they made a huge impact on all who heard them.Tears were shed, heads nodded in agreement as we heard "Jesus said love everyone".


Springdale Stake is well represented by the Elders and Sisters of the Tulsa, Oklahoma Mission!

Wednesday, January 29, 2014

Printable, Personalized Pass-Along-Cards!

Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who have accounts with Mormon.org can now print off pass-along cards personalized with their profile information to hand out to people with whom they wish to share the gospel.

Printable Pass-along-cards
Personalize your pass-along-cards

Wednesday, January 22, 2014

Stake Youth- "We love to hang out!"

Springdale Stake Youth "just love being together". We can see that is true when visiting activities. The latest- "Carnival"




It looks like the Adults feel much the same.



Special thanks to our Youth leaders for all their efforts.







Tahlequah Missionaries Visit the University

Sister Maughan & Sister Davis, Missionaries serving in Tahlequah, stand at their information table on the NSU campus. 


The zone leaders also came to help talk to students. 

YSA- Service

The Young Single Adults serve their community with "Random Acts of Service".
Many efforts are being made around the community to show compassion and service. The City of Fayetteville is working towards international recognition as a "City of Compassion". The example of the Young Single Adults and others can be felt and seen-



BE AN EXAMPLE FOR GOOD

Sunday, December 29, 2013

Tahlequah wins FIRST PLACE


Tahlequah Ward wins FIRST PLACE in the city's Christmas Parade!

Monday, December 16, 2013

Prairie Grove Does it Again

Fourth Annual- Prairie Grove Ward Sponsored the Christmas Party for the local Children's Library.








Our Mia Maid and Beehive classes  planned and carried out the event this year.   Even though the weather was not the best, we had a good turnout.  This was held on Wednesday, December 12th from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm at the Library.  There were crafts, stories, refreshments and a visit from Santa.
The Director of the Library expresses appreciation for the efforts and children from the community seem to like it too.