Tahlequah-In the Community

Tahlequah is making great efforts to share their testimony with their community. December can be one of the best months of the year for reaching out and making a difference.
Tahlequah Ward has invited the community to join them in a "Christmas Devotional & A Nativity" 

The Ward has also entered the City's Christmas Parade again this year:

"The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints carolers.  This is the third year for the church to have a float entry in the Tahlequah Christmas Parade.  The LDS church float is adorned with snowflakes of the season and includes a small choir singing songs of Christmas to bring the joy of Christ to all.  The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Tahlequah is located on Southridge Road, their meetings begin each Sunday at 10 AM, all are welcome. They would like to wish you a Christmas filled with family, joy, love and thoughts of our Savior, Jesus Christ.  Merry Christmas!"

In addition to this, the Tahlequah Ward has invited the public to join with them for a special Sunday program:

"The Tahlequah Ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints would like to invite you to a Christmas music service on December 15 at 10:00 AM.  Please join us as we feel the spirit of this Christmas season & celebrate the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ.  We are located at 110 Southridge Road, services begin at 10 AM with Sunday School at 11:15 AM & Priesthood, Relief Society and Youth classes at 12:10 PM"

The efforts of the Tahlequah Ward have made a difference in their community. If you would like to organize events, service or similar invitations for your Ward/Community, contact the Stake Public Affairs.

Tabernacle Choir Wins Emmy

“We want to take our music to everyone in the world who has access to a medium such as the Internet. We believe our music speaks to all of their hearts, whether they speak English or not. Our music will speak to their hearts, and then they can be touched by the Spirit, and that can then lead to a happier life, more joy, fulfillment, resolution of problems.”Choir president Ron Jarrett

LINK:  Deseret News Article Mormon-Tabernacle-Choir wins first Emmy in 26 years

First Presidency Announces New General Women’s Meeting

Beginning in 2014, a general women’s meeting will be held the Saturday before each general conference for all women, young women, and girls age eight and older.

http://www.lds.org/church/news/first-presidency-announces-new-general-womens-meeting?lang=eng

Stake Family Activity

Brother Battles of the Prairie Grove Ward announced "this will be an annual event for our stake". We sure hope so Brother Battles. 

Huntsville Senior Center

On going service? that is the "norm" for the Huntsville Branch. They got the idea to decorate the local Senior Center in a "Holiday" spirit. It was very well received and appreciated. But who was affected more? It may be hard to tell because the enthusiasm just keeps going. Every holiday or special occasion off they go again-to the Senior Center to decorate. It cannot be estimated how much joy these sisters bring into the lives of the Seniors who live there and those who work there as well.

"County Fair" Theme

"Game Season" Theme

Marshallese Temple Trip

The Springdale 3rd Branch enjoyed their first ever Marshallese Temple Session in the Marshallese language!

Words cannot express the joy felt by members of all ages who joined together to renew covenants, worship, and fellowship.

 The Temple brings us together, as families, as friends, and as a Branch. We love the Lord and His Church.

Huntsville Branch is At-It-Again!

Mormon Helping Hands Reach Out to County Library

Members from the Huntsville Branch of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints recently spent a Saturday morning sprucing up the Madison County Library.  Because of a shortage of funds, the landscaping had been neglected.  The Mormon Helping Hands group trimmed shrubs, cleaned out beds, and edged the sidewalk and parking lot.  Librarian Billie Whorton expressed her gratitude to the group for helping to keep such an outstanding facility looking its best.