New Baby, New Mother, New Grandmother!

We are excited to announce the arrival of :



Gemma Rose Low
July 30th, 2013
weighing in at 6lbs 13oz! 

Baby, mother (Leigh), and grandmother (Wendy) are all doing great!


Welcome Wendy to the Grandmother's club!!!

Amazing High River Help

As of right now, we are not going to send any more people to High River.  They have no work orders and the church leaders have basically asked that we send no more people until further notice.  Please read the attached letters from our area authority and President Low.  Thanks so much for your willingness.  President Beazer

Dear Brethren,
I just heard from Elder Spackman  and this is the current situation in High River.  A marvelous turn out of volunteers have been coming to High River. Much has been accomplished.  They really don't need any volunteers right right now.  IF you have groups more or less on their way they can always find work but the better plan would be to save the man power until they are needed further.  The situation is quite fluid and currently they don't have job orders to fill.  Elder  Spackman is so appreciative of the support that you have all offered.  The turn out has been tremendous and those in need have been so blessed by your efforts.  Please make sure that before any group goes that they coordinate with the Ludlow's and or President Spackman. We are very grateful brethren for your assistance and for the faithful Christ like response of your members.

Elder Stencil

Dear Brethren,
    Since the call for help a few days ago, there was an overwhelming response to the flood relief efforts.  Over 1400 church members arrived on Sunday alone to help.  This was combined with thousands of volunteers not of our faith.  The church has effectively "run out" of work orders to complete in High River.  We have now been asked to hold off any further groups as there may not be a lot to do. Our work parties on Sunday and Monday needed to look pretty hard for people to help.  (especially the Monday group)  There may be a further call for help if another area of High River is opened, but we will wait for further word.  We REALLY appreciate the efforts of those who went to High River.  We also appreciate those who were prepared to go up this week to help.  Your willingness to serve is admirable.  Thank you.
    If any really want to go up, they are still welcome to go.  But the call from the church is now over. They may have to wander the streets looking for people to help.  Please get this word out to those who signed up to go to High River.
Thanks for being so faithful.
                                 President Low

The time has come: Help for High River Clean Up Needed

As many of you heard in Sacrament Meeting yesterday, there is a huge need for 

Men, Women, and Children over the age of 14 to help in High River with the clean up efforts.  The effects of the recent flooding has been devastating on that community and our Preisthood Leaders are appealing to all of us for help!  Our Bishop has reminded us that the need is high and will remain that way for some time, and that this is an opportunity for us to consecrate our time and our talents in the rescue effort!  

Shifts have been established, and groups of members are leaving daily from the West Stake Centre to help transport any and all willing workers.  Our Stake Leaders need to know a total number each day of who has volunteered to help for the following day.  If you or your family members feel that you can help, please contact John Hardy (coordinator for our ward) to be put on that list, AND to find out what to bring!   Of course, our Bishop and other Priesthood Leaders are standing by and ready to give you any help/information that you might need in regards to this as well.

 

We are asking that you please read the following letter from the Stake and then be sure to notify those that you Visit Teach, asking them to do the same. 

We want to thank you for all the good things you do, and for your willingness to help those in need.   Please keep these people in the High River area in your prayers!!!

Letter from the Stake Presidency RE:  High River Flood Relief

Dear members of the Cardston West Stake:

As you are no doubt aware, some areas of our Province recently experienced a devastating flood.  Many of our members, and their neighbors, were forced to evacuate their homes.  As they have now been allowed back into their homes, the extent of the damage is enormous.

 

We have been asked by our priesthood leaders to help in the rescue of these people.  They need help now.  We need volunteers each day of this coming week to go to High River and help with the clea