Munch & Mingle

Another very successful munch and mingle was had by many today. I know I for one enjoy the interaction with you guys and from all the laughing and smiling I see going on I think it's safe to assume you have fun too.

A warm thank you to each and every one of you who bought food, we again had a good selection and some yummy stuff to nibble on! If you want to add any recipes to our branch cook book (more info in the branch newsletter for October) please email me or give me a copy on Sunday.

Our next M&M is on 21st November. Again the food sign up sheet will be handed around or I will come find you, however I think if you are happy, then maybe we can bring the same food each month? Let me know what you think.

Debs

Free Lds Toolbar

Grab the free Lds Toolbar that has many great features for almost any browser.

Some of the advantages with it are:

• Byu, kbyu and many other radio channels. Even add your own!
• Direct links to the scriptures, both written and audio.
• All official and non official Lds links are listed.
• Conferences available.
• Google search engine built in.
• A range of official Lds news sites a click away.
• Byu tv stations available.

I've been using this toolbar since it first came our a couple of years ago, I love to listen to the scriptures or a talk or even a cooking show whilst I work or do some crafting. I enjoy browsing the links, reading the church news and just having all the things I enjoy a few clicks away.

I don't need to use you tube as much as I used to (though I do still like the official church lists there!) and I can have things on in the background as I go about the house doing other things.

It also allows me to feel connected to the Lds community even when I'm alone.

There is a small link on the left sidebar. You can also click here to download it.

Enjoy

Debs

International Video Contest

Purpose

The purpose of this video contest is to give more members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints an opportunity to strengthen their testimonies as they share their talents with worldwide members and to "join the conversation" in sharing the gospel with the world. This contest will also help gather videos and material that could be used in future Mormon Messages and other Church video projects.

Entries submitted to the contest become the property of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The Church will grant a license to you to use the video.

Theme: "Make Your Own Mormon Message"

Members are invited to enter the contest and create new videos. The videos can express any subject about Latter-day Saint life, history, beliefs, values, scripture, etc. See current Mormon Messages for ideas.

Video Theme Suggestions and Ideas:

• A gospel principle
• My life as a Mormon
• Mormon life in general
• Mormon music video
• Homefront Ads
• Humanitarian projects
• Kids´ view of the gospel
• Service
• Mormon youth
• Strength of youth

Click HERE to upload your video but remember it is not accessible till 18th October and continues to 31st January 2011.

Debs

Newsletters now online

There seems to be some problem with some opening the newsletters, as yet I haven’t found the common document that works for all so for the time being I shall be using the blog to host the current months branch and stake activities. Please check it, any questions please email me.

If you look just below the banner at the top of this page you will see two tabs, one for newsletter and one for stake activities, both have the option to comment to ask questions or add anything you would like to share. Alternatively you can still email me:

fodactivities@gmail.com

I will still have hard copies in the reception on the first Sunday of the month so please be sure you are up to date with what is going on.

Debs

How Jesus Christ helped a man find direction amid adversity

Leaving BBQ

Friday 30th July

6.30pm

The Sheppards home

A farewell and good luck bbq for Adrain and Sonia Cook and Nic and Helen Chambers....both of whom are embarking on a new life out of the stake. It would be great to see as many of you there as possible!

Please remember to let me know what food you are bringing. We are supplying the meat/bread rolls and drinks!

Under Construction

Even though you have this link, I am still working on bringing as much branch/stake and church information here as I reasonably can. If you are familiar with blogger and/or html and wish to help out please drop me an email.

If you have any links, photos or church information that is appropriate to share, not only with The Forest of Dean Branch but anyone who visits, please email and I will update.

fodactivities@gmail.com

Thanks

Debs