Good Evening All,
I wanted to make sure you were all aware of two important items that are happening in the coming days.
Food Drive - On Sunday, plastic bags and an invitation to participate in the food drive were passed out. As we have many members participating virtually, you may have missed this. Not to worry. Any old plastic bag will do. Plastic bags containing non-perishable food items, clothing, toys/gifts for children, and Christmas decorations can be placed at your doorstep this coming Saturday (Dec. 4th) morning by 8:00 am. Volunteers from the ward will be coming around to collect those on Saturday morning and will begin making the rounds at 8:00 am. Volunteers will not ring the bell or knock on the door to collect. If it isn't placed outside, it will not be picked up. Should we miss you and you would still like to donate, you can take a donation to the Carriage Lane Market from Dec. 1st - 6th.
5th Ward Christmas Party - We are very excited to be hosting a ward Christmas party this year. Our activities committee have been hard and work and have a fun night planned. This will take place on Dec. 8th from 6-8 pm at the Cardston Reunion Center down in the campground. This is an outdoor event so please dress for the weather. There will be donuts, carol singing (on a hay ride I think!), a bonfire (if the wind doesn't blow it out), and pictures with Santa. We hope to see everyone out, even if just for a short hello and a donut to go.
Tithing Settlement - If you have not had a chance to meet with me for tithing settlement and would like to do so, please contact Brother Dobson to schedule a time. I am happy to make phone calls for those who wish to connect. If you feel like cutting out the middle man, just reply to this email and let me know you'd like a quick call sometime. I greatly appreciate the opportunity to meet in person with as many in the ward as possible, but I also recognize that present circumstances may make that difficult.
Thanks everyone and Happy December!
Bishop Johnson