The Young Women at Girls Camp this year will be doing several different projects that require a variety of materials. We are collecting Red Heart Brand Knitting Yarn (pastel colors) and fleece for blankets (1-1/4 yd lengths). If you would like to donate toward this cause, please give the item to Sister Alauna Stone.

INVITATION SUNDAY!

Don't forget this Sunday, April 26th, is Invitation Sunday!  Bring a friend to church with you so they can learn more about our beliefs and hear the message of the restored Gospel.

Our love for the Lord and appreciation for the Restoration of the gospel are all the motivation we need to share what gives us much joy and happiness.

The Lord loves all of His children. He desires that all have the fulness of His truth and the abundance of His blessings. He knows when they are ready, and He wants us to hear and heed His directions on sharing His gospel. When we do so, those who are prepared will respond to the message of Him who said, “My sheep hear my voice … and they follow me” (John 10:27). 

 M. Russell Ballard

Friday Family Spotlight

Please meet Fallows Family! If you haven't heard they have bought a new home out of the ward and will be moving next month! We will miss them!


Please tell me about each member of your family's name and ages:

Chris 37

Jodie 35

Marin 6

Ellinor 4

Jack 3

How long have you lived in Brentwood and how long have you lived in the ward?

We have lived in the Brentwood and been in the ward going on 6 years.

Why are you leaving us??????

Mostly so we can get out of our callings. Just Kidding.

I think we were ready for another adventure. 6 years is a long time for us to stay in one place.

What are your current church callings?

Chris is the Ward Mission Leader.

Jodie is a Nursery Leader and Activity Day Leader for the 8 & 9 year old girls.
Marin, Ell, and Jack have been called to teach their parents patience.

Where are you both from?

Chris was born in Glendale, CA and grew up in San Jose.

Jodie was raised in Gooding, Idaho. There's something great about Idaho women...just ask Sister Munz and Sister Greene.

What do you do for work?

Chris is the Theatre Director for Heritage High School.

Jodie is the drama director for the Fallows Household.

Describe each family member in one word.

Chris - positive

Jodie - kind

Marin - high-spirited

Ellinor - princess

Jack - truck

What do you like to do as a family in your leisure time?

Play games.

Do you have a family pet?

Sammy is our cocker spaniel.

Kitty is our cat.

We had a snake named Willis but he has left us.

What is your family's favorite dessert?

Ice cream sundaes. It's all about the whipped cream and sprinkles for the kids. They probably wouldn't notice if I left out the ice cream.

What is a game you love to play together as a family?

Hide and Seek

Where is your next family vacation, or where is somewhere you would love to go as a family?

Our vacations usually coincide with family events so we will be heading to Vancouver, WA for a wedding this summer.

If you could pick a family theme song what would it be?

"I'm so glad when daddy comes home."

Does your family have a goal, motto or favorite quote?

If you can't do what you like, then like what you do.

What is your family's favorite scripture?

John 13:34 "A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another."

What helps to keep your family strong and unified?

Playing together.

Friday Family Spotlight

Our Family Spotlight today is the Stone Family!!

Please tell us about each member of your family: names/ages

John - 40, Alauna - 38, Eric - 15, Jessica - 10, Devin - 9, Samuel - 5 & Ashleigh - 2 going on 13.

How long have you lived in Brentwood and how long have you lived in the ward?

We have lived in Brentwood for almost 8 years, but we have been in the ward for 12.

What are your current church callings?

John is the 2nd counselor in the bishopric and Alauna is the Mia Maid advisor in Young Women's.

Where are you both from?

John is from Rodeo just up hwy 4 and Alauna is a local girl and grew up in Antioch.

What do you do for work?

John is part owner of Contra Costa Auto and Alauna recently went back to work teaching Zumba one hour a week.

What do you like to do as a family in your leisure time?

We love to go see movies, eat and be with friends.

What is your family's favorite movie?

I am not sure if we have just one, but the most recent is Kung-Fu Panda.

What is your family's favorite dinner?

Dad's BBQ chicken!

Where was your last family vacation?

We went on a cruise to Ensenda.

Where is your next family vacation, or where is somewhere you would love to go as a family?

We love to go on vacation and that does not happen very often. So anywhere is good!

But next spring we plan on going on a family cruise with the Mosers and grandparents. We can't wait!

If you could pick a family theme song what would it be?

Hungry like a wolf - My family always wants to eat!

What is a family tradition you have?

Most of our traditions surround the holidays. But, a favorite weekly tradition is on Sunday we all eat dinner together! Yes, that does not happen during the week...Sad, but true!

What is your family's favorite scripture?

1 Ne 3:7

...I will go and to the things which the Lord hath commanded...

We like the song too!

What helps to keep your family strong and unified?

We help each other and we like to play together.

Ward Easter Breakfast and Egg Hunt

The ward Easter party was a lot of fun.  Thanks to the activities committee who served us buttermilk pancakes, eggs, sausage and fruit!!  There was also a coloring contest and egg hunt for the kids which they loved!  Happy Easter everyone!

Family Home Storage

Family Home Storage "Our Heavenly Father created this beautiful earth, with all its abundance, for our benefit and use. His purpose is to provide for our needs as we walk in faith and obedience. He has lovingly commanded us to “prepare every needful thing” (see D&C 109:8) so that, should adversity come, we can care for ourselves and our neighbors and support bishops as they care for others. "We encourage members world-wide to prepare for adversity in life by having a basic supply of food and water and some money in savings. "We ask that you be wise as you store food and water and build your savings. Do not go to extremes; it is not prudent, for example, to go into debt to establish your food storage all at once. With careful planning, you can, over time, establish a home storage supply and a financial reserve." —The First Presidency, All Is Safely Gathered In: Family Home Storage, Feb. 2007, 1

Activity Day Girls

The activity day girls, with the help of their leader, Lorie Madden, made some great "Mormon Ads." Check them out below! Thanks for sharing them with us Lorie!