Welcome to the Cedarcrest Ward of the Cartersville Georgia Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' bulletin.
To add announcements or suggest changes to the bulletin, email cedarcrestwardannouncements@gmail.com by Friday.
WARD ANNOUNCEMENTS -
Tithing Declaration Interviews -Time is of the essence! - Sign up here
First Presidency's Christmas Devotional December 7 - Watch here
Ward Christmas party - Saturday, December 13 at 6 pm Sign Up here
Come Let Us Adore Him - R.S. Activity December 20th, 6:30PM See flyer below.
Some members asked about service opportunities for families at this time of the year - Sister Garcia shared a few with the RS which I will share below-
Remember that you can view many other service opportunities for this season and ongoing through
JUST SERVE - you may also access their nearby opportunities through your Church app.
1. Activation Church on Dabbs Bridge Road is in need of hygiene items for their food bank: shampoo, conditioner, soaps, razors, deodorant, chapstick, baby wipes, lotion, toothpaste. (Items can be dropped off at Brenna Williams's house.)
2. MUST ministries has multiple service opportunities. a. Donate Toys: new, unwrapped toys to the Donation center: 1280 Field Parkway, Marietta GA 30066. (They're open Tuesday- Saturday 9-5.) They also have an Amazon wish list: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2DQ8AA5VESXJY?ref_=wl_shareb. Volunteer in the Toy shop Nov 11-Dec 22, age 14+ (background check required) https://www.justserve.org/projects/f3e417fc-5a0f-4a86-acdd-1a1542fa4bdd/must-toy-shop-volunteers-needed!c. They also have other volunteer opportunities: https://mustministries.volunteerhub.com/vv2/#_=_
3. The Crossroads Public library is collecting nonperishable food items in their lobby.
4. Remote volunteer opportunities (like making Christmas cards, ornaments, or blankets): https://www.justserve.org/projects?displayView=list&volunteering=remote&cid=&location=30301
5. Stuff the Truck for Cherokee County: Donate new or gently used toys by Dec. 6 for foster children. https://www.justserve.org/projects/e49974cc-dbff-4059-ba1b-d87b81d3f73c/stuff-the-truck-for-foster-children!
STAKE ANNOUNCEMENTS
Christmas Community Concert - December 14 6:00 pm
Christmas Community Concert -Practice Schedule and directions
Brother Alvin and Sister Alicia Smith, have asked that new singers reach out to them individually for more information. Please refer to their contact info on member tools
Practice dates and times leading up to the concert are as follows:
December 7th (3:30-4:45 p.m.) Hadaway Building
Parents of Cartersville Stake Youth -
MISSIONARIES SERVING OUR WARD
Elder Gardner (707) 828-2037
Elder Bender
Missionary Meals - Sign up during class or contact them directly to schedule a time they can come to your home.
Check out the new collection of hymns released by the Church HERE
The Church has also made available a site with stories and Study helps related to the new hymns.