Hansen's Home
Friday March 14th - 7pm
This month we have been reading "David and Goliath"
We hope to see you there!
Thursday, March 13, 2014
Saturday, March 8, 2014
Murder Mystery Tickets
Please don't forget to get your free tickets to the upcoming YW camp fundraiser Murder is In-tents: a murder mystery dinner. Choose to attend either Friday, March 21st or Saturday, March 22nd. Dinner begins promptly at 6pm in the Morton Ward Cultural Hall. Only 18 year olds and older may attend.
Tickets are available after church in the young women's room on Sunday, March 9th and Sunday, March 16th. Only a limited number of tickets are available for each night so don't delay. Babysitting is available but you must sign up when you get your tickets. As dinner is only for adults, feed your children before bringing them on those nights.
Please consider donating to help our young women go to girls camp. We need over $1,500 in contributions.
Thank you! I really appreciate it.
-Liz Mehr
Tickets are available after church in the young women's room on Sunday, March 9th and Sunday, March 16th. Only a limited number of tickets are available for each night so don't delay. Babysitting is available but you must sign up when you get your tickets. As dinner is only for adults, feed your children before bringing them on those nights.
Please consider donating to help our young women go to girls camp. We need over $1,500 in contributions.
Thank you! I really appreciate it.
-Liz Mehr
Friday, February 14, 2014
Valentine's Party
Hey Sisters! I just wanted to remind you all about the Valentine
activity tonight. There was some talk of cancelling it due to the snow
but the sun is coming out and the parking lot at church is cleared! We
hope to see you all there tonight at 6:30. It should be a lot of fun!
(Don't forget to bring a game and an appetizer or dessert to share)
Saturday, February 8, 2014
February Spotlight is on Sister Chris Braun. Enjoy!
Where were you born? Where did you grow up? Born in Peoria, Illinois in 1959, grew up in Washington, IL. Left when I was 19 and lived in Arizona, Utah, California. Moved back to Illinois in 1993 to raise our children with good, traditional Midwestern values. I love it here.
Tell us about your family? I am married to Jeff since 1980. We have four sons and one daughter. Adam is married to Tamara, and they have four daughters and live in Arizona; Jacob has not married and lives in Peoria; John is married to Amanda, lives in Indianapolis and goes to medical school and they are expecting their first baby, a boy next month. Andrew is single, lives in Moline, works as a golf pro for Oakwood Country Club and is progressing toward his PGA certifications; Jessica is single (divorced), lives with us currently.
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What are some of the callings you have had in the church? Which was your favorite? Why? I have served in every capacity except for Gospel Doctrine teacher and RS Secretary. Teaching seminary was awesome, because the youth of this Church as AMAZING and give me hope! I loved serving as Relief Society president because I came to know how tireless some sisters are in service to others - what great examples to me. Primary is probably my favorite simply because the Spirit is so easily
there - through the purity and innocence of the children and the powerful music. It’s hard not to love being where the Spirit is!!
Who is your favorite Latter-day Prophet and why?
Getting to know you
Morton Ward Relief Society Spotlight
Your full name Mary Christine Braun
Where were you born? Where did you grow up? Born in Peoria, Illinois in 1959, grew up in Washington, IL. Left when I was 19 and lived in Arizona, Utah, California. Moved back to Illinois in 1993 to raise our children with good, traditional Midwestern values. I love it here.
Tell us about your family? I am married to Jeff since 1980. We have four sons and one daughter. Adam is married to Tamara, and they have four daughters and live in Arizona; Jacob has not married and lives in Peoria; John is married to Amanda, lives in Indianapolis and goes to medical school and they are expecting their first baby, a boy next month. Andrew is single, lives in Moline, works as a golf pro for Oakwood Country Club and is progressing toward his PGA certifications; Jessica is single (divorced), lives with us currently.
Your favorite sweet treat? My tastes in food are not sophisticated. If I want something sweet, I will reach for something with chocolate or a soda, but it is important to moderate both.
Your favorite food? Toast with butter
Your favorite food? Toast with butter
What are your hobbies and/or something new you would like to learn: I have few hobbies right now since I am working on my bachelor’s degree. I love to learn anything to help me understand Heavenly Father’s plan, so that includes almost anything! I want to be able to think critically
and write persuasively. I love to read - currently reading Rought Stone Rolling (about Joseph Smith) and The Theme Is Freedom (about religious freedom and our Constitution). Up until Obama was elected, I was very interested in politics, but that has waned.
Share one of your most embarrassing moments: I continually embarass myself! Too many to remember - and I’m trying hard to forget them!
Share something about you that no one would know about .In my spare time, I am working to become an advocate for those who suffer from mental illness.
Share a dream that you have or something you would like to do or see some day. I want to improve medical services and awareness for Emotional Dysregulation (BPD) in central Illinois; I hope to be a facilitator for the Family Connections program. I hope to have my calling and election made sure and the Holy Spirit of Promise seal my temple marriage covenant Name a movie or book that best describes you or your life. Atlas Shrugged. ( I carry the weight of the world on my shoulders.)
Share one of your most embarrassing moments: I continually embarass myself! Too many to remember - and I’m trying hard to forget them!
Share something about you that no one would know about .In my spare time, I am working to become an advocate for those who suffer from mental illness.
Share a dream that you have or something you would like to do or see some day. I want to improve medical services and awareness for Emotional Dysregulation (BPD) in central Illinois; I hope to be a facilitator for the Family Connections program. I hope to have my calling and election made sure and the Holy Spirit of Promise seal my temple marriage covenant Name a movie or book that best describes you or your life. Atlas Shrugged. ( I carry the weight of the world on my shoulders.)
If you have a conversion story, please share it. Long story short: I was sitting in the Mesa Temple Visitor’s Center when a feeling came over me, starting in my stomach and just grew and grew and grew until I couldn’t contain the joy I was feeling, and I felt as if it would pour out of me. I was amazed by the powerful feelings of joy, but didn’t completely understand it until six months later, I sat in the last bench of the Morton Ward in 1982 and Bishop Shurts read a scripture from the
Book of Mormon (Alma 28) that described my experience perfectly. That moment sealed my testimony, and I have never, ever wavered. I have a testimony that Joseph Smith was called as a prophet to restore the Church of Jesus Christ and open the last dispensation. The Book of Mormon was translated through the gifts and power of God through his chosen Prophet. Jesus Christ is our Saviour and Redeemer. His atonement didn’t begin and end on the cross and in Gethsemane. His
atonement still works with and in me every single day. Jesus Christ has the grace sufficient even for me to overcome this world.
What are some of the callings you have had in the church? Which was your favorite? Why? I have served in every capacity except for Gospel Doctrine teacher and RS Secretary. Teaching seminary was awesome, because the youth of this Church as AMAZING and give me hope! I loved serving as Relief Society president because I came to know how tireless some sisters are in service to others - what great examples to me. Primary is probably my favorite simply because the Spirit is so easily
there - through the purity and innocence of the children and the powerful music. It’s hard not to love being where the Spirit is!!Who is your favorite Latter-day Prophet and why?
Taft Benson and Gordon B. Hinckley. President Benson was the prophet I most remember as a new convert, and I learned from him so so much. Gordon B. HInckley is everything I want to be in a
person and member of the Church. He accomplished a great deal and was a great leader. I love all of our prophets. We are so blessed to have them!
Wednesday, February 5, 2014
Sunday, February 2, 2014
Elder Quarum Date Night
Come learn more about budgeting!
Friday. Feb 7, 2014
7pm - Mehr Home
Light refreshments will follow.
Babysitting will be available at the church starting at 6:30. Please pick up your children by 8:30!
PS - If you can drive the missionaries on Tuesday for missionary transfers please contact Brother Diaz asap! They are still in need of a few more seats.
It is an all day affair but a great experience.
It is an all day affair but a great experience.
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