League City Ward Young Women

Race to Vancouver Champions

2010-04-30T02:09:00.005-05:00

Remember the biathlon? It was a challenge presented at New Beginnings. The challenge was to read and exercise daily over the course of a few months. The goal was to reach so many "miles" as a group that we would have traveled to Vancouver. Although we didn't reach our group goal, these girls pushed themselves and a few of them accomplished their individual goals. Way to go!

Blood Drive & YW Camp Garage Sale

2010-04-30T01:40:00.005-05:00

A Big Thanks to all the girls that helped out. It was a lot of preparation, work, and clean up. The garage sale went well. The girls helped set up & organize all the items, count money, service the customers, and take down at the end of the day. The funds go to needed items for this years girls camp.

There were only a few girls over 17 yrs that could donate blood, but it was a good turn out and we helped save some lives that day.

BROOMBALL!

2010-04-04T22:43:00.001-05:00

Just a reminder that Tuesday night is our annual BROOMBALL game. Everyone needs to bring their own broom. PLEASE DO NOT TAKE YOUR MOTHERS GOOD BROOM WITHOUT ASKING!! Broom tend to get damaged unless they are really sturdy. You can pick them up at the dollar store or any used store. It can be any kind of broom.

So bring your broom and bring a friend (and have your friend bring a broom :) and it will be a fun night!

Little Beehive Bakers

2010-03-16T23:25:00.008-05:00

Tonight, for the beehive class activity, we baked cookies. Each girl was assigned an ingredient and we followed a recipe for chocolate chip cookies made from scratch. Some of the girls wanted the recipe, and I said that I'd post it on here. So if you want the recipe for these yummy treats follow this link:

http://www.ehow.com/how_4707215_bake-chocolate-chip-cookies-scratch.html

(copy & paste in URL)

Don't forget to check out the short video clip @ the end. And please leave comments. :)

The girls split up in 2 teams to make as many cookies as possible in the short time we had. So the following clip was made in hopes to motivate the girls.

This activity provided experience and preparation for 2 important life lessons:

1) Team work

2) Following instructions

Who knew baking cookies with 9 girls in one kitchen would teach such valuable lessons.

Armand Bayou Prairie Restoration

2010-03-15T00:52:00.007-05:00

We arrived there at 8:30am for instructions and we were led to the field where we began to work hard throughout the morning. It was nice weather to be outside laboring in the wheat fields. A clear sunny day with cool breezes. We got a little muddy too as you can see in the photos - o.k. VERY muddy for some of us. It was a great experience planting and digging and trying not to fall into a mud hole. We learned a lot about the bayou and the field we were restoring. Afterwards we headed back to the picnic area to clean up and have some pizza. We walked along the bison fence and had a friendly encounter with the 2 young, but huge animals. Next time we'll all make sure to wear some boots!

Speed Friendships

2010-03-15T00:34:00.003-05:00

Everybody seemed to enjoy the 'speed friendships' combined activity hosted by the YM. It was a creative get-to-know-you activity. They lined up a long row of chairs facing each other and placed a card with a question on each chair. After the alloted time one row would move down a seat and so on. It turned out pretty well. Some people made up their own questions and others had very interesting answers. "If you could have one super power what would you choose?" There got to be so many youth show up that we had to keep adding on chairs until we were almost out the door - both directions! Skittles was our preferred snack of the evening. =)

Armand Bayou

2010-03-08T08:10:00.002-06:00

Armand Bayou Service Project
Prairie Restoration
Saturday March 13th
Leave Krogers at 8am
8am-noon

Bring:

water
sunscreen
PERMISSION SLIP!!

Wear:

long pants
boots or old shoes
Gloves

We'll spend Saturday morning volunteering at Armand Bayou helping them with the ongoing prairie restoration project. Get ready to get dirty and learn about the ecology of the area. Friends are welcome (email for an extra permission slip).

Laurels Game night

2010-03-08T08:05:00.003-06:00

Careers Fireside

2010-02-27T21:47:00.004-06:00

Careers Fireside

Sunday Feb 28th 6-8pm
church - RS room

Wondering what to do with your future? Join us as a great panel of speakers share their experiences on education, how they decided on a career and what they do.

New Beginnings

2010-02-22T20:29:00.002-06:00

Lace up your running shoes and meet us at that starting line!
Tuesday Feb 23 7pm
RS Room

Crafty Bags

2010-02-22T00:01:00.002-06:00

Looking Forward to Temple Blessings

2010-02-21T23:44:00.005-06:00

Service: Apartment Cleanout

2010-02-21T23:39:00.003-06:00

Mini Youth Conference

2010-02-21T23:26:00.005-06:00

Service: Cleaning Gutters

2010-02-21T23:19:00.003-06:00

League City Baybrook LAURELS Campout

2009-11-29T22:39:00.003-06:00

For those 16+
Date: Friday/Saturday
Place: ya’ll know where we are going
To Bring:
*Warm Clothes!
*Snack to Share
*Extra Pair of Shoes
*Sleeping bag and pillow
*Did I mention warm clothes?
*Flashlight
*Chair
*oh and WARM CLOTHES

ICE BLOCKING!

2009-11-29T22:36:00.002-06:00

Have you ever wanted to dash down a hill on a 30-pound chunk of ice at high rates of speed? Well this is you chance (hey its as close as we get to tobogganing in Texas). Join us for a night of pseudo winter wonderland fun!

TIME: 5:45 pm (The park closes at 7pm, if you can’t make it at 5:45 come when you can, but know the activity will be over at 7).

PLACE: Challenger 7 Park (Map) We'll be at the pond at the park entrance

TO BRING: an old towel and wear jeans that can get a little grass stains on them.

Bike Build

2009-11-28T15:33:00.004-06:00

Thanks to all who came out and helped with the Smiles on Wheels Project. League City Ward YW assembled over 100 Bikes!

YW Sunday

2009-11-13T08:45:00.003-06:00

This Sunday is our YW Sunday. There will be youth speakers for both sacrament meetings and the whole group will be singing for both the Kemah and LC service.

Please be to the church at 11:30 AM. We will all sit together in Kemah sacrament meeting so just look for the group. If you need a ride to or from church that day because of the extended hour, please let us know.

Homemade Applesauce & 2010 planning meeting.

2009-11-08T22:33:00.003-06:00

Join us Tuesday night at the church to:
1. Learn how to make and can homemade applesauce.
2. Plan the 2010 mutual calendar.

Mutual is yours to plan, if there is an activity you would like to do or something you would like to learn to do, BRING IT! If you can't make it Tuesday night, email to me. We need all activities turned in by Friday.

Please come with ideas for:
Firesides (need 3)
Major Activities (1-2)
Joint Mutual (6)
Class Activities (appx 24)
Combined YW Activities (Appx 20).

We need activities that are
Spiritual
Sports
Home (sewing, cooking etc).
Fun
crafty

Flashlight Tag

2009-11-03T08:21:00.003-06:00

Joint Mutual
Tuesday Night 7pm @ church
wear comfortable shoes, and warm clothing, we'll be outside
(flashlights will be provided)

Photos

2009-11-03T08:11:00.003-06:00

Cake Decorating Night

Trunk or Treat

YOGA!

2009-10-26T19:54:00.002-05:00

Come distress a bit with a night of Yoga. Sister Cami Hewitt is a professional yoga instructor and will be the instructor for the night.

please:

wear loose comfortable clothing
try not to eat an hour before coming
bring a water bottle
bring a towel or mat to sit on

Pumpkin Carving & 5K

2009-10-18T09:01:00.002-05:00

Tuesday Night: Pumpkin Carving Contest
Bring a pumpkin and a friend show off your stellar carving skills

Things to bring:

A pumpkin (you are welcome to team up with a friend or go solo)
Carving tool (knife or what ever you want to use)

Saturday Oct 24th - Stake 5K Run/walk
Time: 7:30am
Place: Stake Center
Lace up your shoes grab your mom and hit the pavement.
You are welcome to run or walk.

CES Fireside, Personal Progress Breakfast and Temple Trip

2009-10-04T10:02:00.004-05:00

1. Tuesday night mutual

Beehives will meet at the church for a joint activity with the Deacons

MiaMaids/Laurels - we have the CES College fireside in North Houston starting at 7pm – we will leave Renshaw’s at 6pm. Dress is Sunday Dress. I have attached the flyer for more info.

2. Saturday - Personal Progress Morning and Temple Trip

Saturday morning we’ll meet at Renshaw’s at 7am for breakfast and to work on personal progress. Please be on time, we’ll have a great morning together before leaving for the temple.

Bishop Anderson will be doing temple recommend interviews on Saturday morning at Renshaws. If you cannot be there Saturday morning and are planning on going to the temple trip Saturday afternoon, it is your responsibility to set up you own interview with Bishop or Brother Ethington.

We’ll be leaving for the temple at 10:30am for a 12-2pm baptismal session and should be home by 5pm.

Things to bring for the Personal Progress Morning and Temple Trip.

Wear or bring Sunday dress for the temple (please do you hair and makeup before you come that morning, you’ll have time to change if you want, but we will be working on personal progress until 10:15.
Personal Progress Book
Journal
Scriptures
Small snack to share if you want
Some money for lunch on the way home from the temple

Have a wonderful start to your week and enjoy General Conference today!

CAKE DECORATING

2009-09-27T22:22:00.002-05:00

Join us Tuesday night and learn the basics of cake decorating. Sister Chelle Ethington will be our instructor for the night.

Tie a Quilt Night

2009-09-07T21:22:00.003-05:00

Come lean to tie a quilt and help finish the last quilt for donation to a local charity. We will meet at Anderson's home at 7pm. BYC will follow for class presidents at 8pm at the Anderson home.

BROOM HOCKEY!!!!

2009-08-31T15:24:00.001-05:00

Join us Tuesday night for our annual broom hockey game 7pm at the church!

You need:

Closed toed shoes (no flip-flops if you want to keep your toes intact)

Bring your own broom (plastic and metal brooms can and do get dented, broken, and demolished). The wooden handled ones hold up well. Please talk to your mother before taking her good broom. If you need one, the dollar store carry them for $1.00.
Great Activity to invite a friend.
Helmets and shin protectors are optional :)

Tuesday: We Survived the 1st Day of School Party

2009-08-24T09:41:00.002-05:00

Join us Tuesday night for volleyball and hotdogs at the Oaks of Clear Creek Park off if 96 and hwy 3. If you need a ride just let one of the leaders know. See ya there!

Map to park

Priest/Laurel fireside - Aug 23rd 6:30pm

2009-08-06T14:49:00.003-05:00

Slide 1

Priest/Laurel Fireside

August 23, 2009

6:30 PM @ Friendswood Stake Center

Sunday Dress Required
Slide 1

Sugar and Spice

Why young men and women see the world differently
Slide 1

Speaker: Jeff Bettinger

Brother Bettinger has spoken multiple times at EFY, Youth Conferences and firesides in 15 states and 2 countries over the last 14 years.

Refreshments will be served

Slide 1

Dance - Aug 22 - Sugarland

2009-08-06T14:47:00.002-05:00

Back in the Saddle

2009-07-21T17:07:00.003-05:00

Hope eveyone is recovered from camp! Join us this week for some relaxing fun. Also look at the calendar for up coming activities. Most of the activities for the next two months should be on the calendar.

Wednesday Night Mutual
Joint YW
Water Volleyball
7pm @ church (we'll be outside)

Please Bring:
A towel or two (one to play with and maybe one to dry off with)

Saturday Night
Bi-Stake Dance - Houston SE
In Clear Lake
Summer Fun Dance
7-10 pm
Meet at Renshaw at 6:30 if you want to car pool
NO YOUTH DRIVERS

Ages 14+
Dress: Casual

Note: Mutual will switch for the year from Wed nights to TUESDAY NIGHTS AUG 4th

A couple of changes...

2009-07-06T22:03:00.002-05:00

We will no longer be leaving at 5:30am Wednesday morning, but will be leaving at 7:30am. We still would like all girls at Sister Cowley's Tuesday night around 8pm to work on the chants/skit.

Also, the pickup location will no longer be Sister Renshaw's house - it will now be the church. We're still planning on being back that afternoon. We will still call you to let you know when we are close as well.

Parents, thank you for your help & flexibility as we work out the final details. You are wonderful!

This Week

2009-07-06T08:53:00.002-05:00

We've got a lot going on this week and camp is just a couple days away. We're looking forward to a great time at camp. Here are a couple of reminders as we head into the week:

Monday: 11am - Finish painting Fanny Pack (flag) at Sister Palmer's house. (Address is 1105 3rd St. League City, Texas 77573) Wear clothes that you don't mind getting paint on.

Monday 8pm - Bring your packed tote & chair to the church to be loaded. You will be able to bring your sack lunch and backpack with any other items you may need on Tuesday evening. (Remember: the ward is supplying shampoo & conditioner for camp.)

Tuesday 8pm - Finish skit/chants at Sister Cowley's house. Bring sack lunch for Wednesday and backpack of items needed for sleepover as well as anything you forgot to pack. Space is limited, please, only bring one backpack. There will be a cooler in Sister Cowley's van for any lunches that need refrigeration.

Wednesday 5:30am - Pack up vehicles. All drivers should report at Sister Cowley's house at this time. We will be leaving for camp at 5:45am. SEATBELTS ARE NOT AN OPTION & MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES!!!

Wed-Sat - CAMP!!!

Saturday afternoon 2pm -4pm (ish) - Girls and camp items will be dropped off at Sister Renshaw's house. Parents will receive a telephone call within an hour of girl's arrival so that they may prepare to be there at the right time.

Wed Night - Parent Camp Meeting and Water Ball!

2009-06-28T19:47:00.002-05:00

YW Camp PARENT Meeting

for all girls and one parent

Wed Night - 6:30pm in the YW room (before mutual)

Parents please feel free to ask any questions you have about camp. We will be going over some last minute things to help the girls prepare. We have 24 girls going and need everyone on the same page for things to run smoothly. We will be going over:

Packing (Everyone will be limited to a Rubbermaid tote (bedding and pillow MUST fit inside) and a school backpack.

Times and meeting places
What the girls need to bring (there will be extra packing lists if you misplaced yours)
Expectations
Drop off location and time to pick up your daughter at the end of camp

If you cannot make the meeting please contact Sister Renshaw

Girls, the 4th years ask that you come with your parents to practice the skit while they are in the meeting.

JOINT MUTUAL - WATER BALL
7PM @ the church
Wear your swimming suit or clothes that can get wet!
Bring a towel!

YOUTH CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

2009-06-08T17:20:00.006-05:00

AGES 14+
2009 Youth Conference Schedule

“Grab Life by the Horn”

Thursday night - Meet at Renshaws at 6pm and please eat dinner before you come. Remeber that Thursday night they will be playing New Era battleship, so review your April, May and June issues. If you don't subscribe, you can read online at....

LDS NEW ERA

Please Bring to YC:

Sleeping bag & pillow
Swimming suit and towel (our community pool is open)
Hat and sun screen for service project
Casual & Sunday clothes (see the schedule)
Scriptures and Journal
Snack(s) and drinks to share (I or the stake will provide meals)
A few bucks if we go out for ice cream or taco bell
Ideas for our nightly activity

Thursday – Dress: Casual Registration/Games - each stake at their own building
6:30-8:30

9:00-10:15pm - ROCK THE DOCK -Kemah

Friday - Dress: Casual – WEAR YOUR YOUTH CONFERENCE T-SHIRT TODAY!
8:30 – 9:30 am. - Opening general session w/ speaker Jeff Bettinger
9:30 am. – 12:30 pm. - Workshops and Service Project
(*Split into 2 groups and then switch after lunch.)
12:30 – 1:00 pm. – lunch at stake center
1:00-4:00 – switch – workshops/service project (NEED HAT)
4-6pm. – Break (go to host homes)

Friday Evening
6:00 – 7:30pm. – Catered dinner (Sunday dress)
7:30 - 8:00pm. - Closing Session (Sunday dress) w/ speaker, President Giff Nielsen.
8:00 – 11:00 pm. – Dance (Sunday dress)

Saturday – (Sunday dress)
9:30 – 12:30 am. – Opening general session (chapel) w/ speaker Elizabeth Craig
and testimonies.
12:30-1:30 – Lunch and slideshow

1:30 – Break (Parents Pick up and youth return home for the afternoon)
We'll meet at Renshaws at 6:40 to carpool to the dance.

7:00 - 10:00 pm. – Themed, Casual Dance
At the Stake Center

YW PRE-CAMP CERT CAMPOUT

2009-06-02T13:04:00.004-05:00

Ladies,

We are gearing up for our first big campout...prepare to have some FUN! We will be working on our skit, chants, learning new cooking techniques and just get to know the new girls Friday night. Saturday morning will be 1st aid, knots, 4th year certification and the 5-mile hike.

Meeting:
We will be leaving in a few shifts due to husbands getting off of work. Your driver will contact you and let you know what time they are leaving and where to meet (somewhere between 3:15 and 5pm). Most of you that live East of I-45 will be riding with Sister Cowley or Sister Slade. Most of you West of of I-45 will be riding with Sister Renshaw, Palmer and Cruz.

Things to bring

Food:
We will be supplying Dinner and Breakfast. We ask that you would bring a snack to share and a sack lunch for Saturday.

Snack to share
Drink if wanted (we will be providing water and OJ if you want something else to drink, bring it)
Water bottle for the hike
Sack Lunch for Saturday
Any other snack you would like

Supplies: *Please pack lightly (everything should fit in your school bag minus pillow, sleeping bag, and chair).

Permission Slip!!!!
Sleeping bag and pillow
1 change of clothes and toiletries (no showers)
Good Shoes for Hiking (NO FLIPFLOPS!)
Sunscreen and bug spray
Flashlight
Poncho
CAMPING CHAIR

We are still looking for firewood, if you have some please let us know.

The weather looks beautiful! See you Friday :)

Joint Swimming Party

2009-06-02T13:00:00.003-05:00

Wednesday Night
6:30-8pm
Kelly Home

2141 Salt Marsh Ct.

MAP

Camp T-shirts

2009-05-24T21:12:00.008-05:00

The final vote is in and this is what you all came up with....

Camp Prep Starts...

2009-05-17T09:21:00.002-05:00

Wed Night Mutual:

We need to finish thank yous to all who donated to the fundraiser. We raised over $900.00, all of that went to help subside the camp fee for everyone.

Come with:

Ideas for t-shirts
Ideas for Flag
Ideas for Skit

Our offical theme is: Fannypacks....the ultimate pocket
Our fun tag line is : "We ain't got no pockets we wear fannypacks"
Our color is: Heliotrope purple (like Barnie :)

Tortilla Night!

2009-05-17T09:01:00.003-05:00

Thanks for all your hard work, we had a very successful fundraiser!
Remember camp forms are Due May 29th

Mutual - ICM - CHANGE!

2009-05-06T08:27:00.001-05:00

We had it on the schedule 6-8pm, however, we are planning to start at 5pm (to 7pm) since most of the youth will be at the funeral. Please bring clothes to change into after the funeral and we will head over there as a group. We may swing by Mcdonalds so grab a bite to eat so bring a few dollars or a snack for dinner.

Those who would still like to meet us at 6pm or don't plan on attending the funeral, We will be at their old location NOT AT THE CHURCH.
631 FM 270 Rd
League City, TX 77573
(281) 332-3881

Memory Book for Jess

2009-05-04T16:54:00.002-05:00

Instead of flowers for the funeral, we would like to put together a memory book for Becca and Jess. Linda was a wonderful, vibrant woman and she will be greatly missed by many. There are so many stories and memories that we all have and I know she was like a second mother to many of you.

We are putting together stationary and a basket for the viewing and funeral for people to write down memories or drop a note of comfort to the girls. But if would like a little more time to think, please feel free to email your memories to me at fenren03@hotmail.com AND if you have any photos of Linda of over the years send them this way (you can scan them in or drop them off at the house).

Notes and letters can be a short paragraph or as long as you want. Feel free to sign your name or leave it anonymous. Also if you are new and didn't know Linda that well and would like to submit a poem or scripture that would be great.

We would like all information in by Friday, but the sooner the better. Hopefully, I can then set the templates set this weekend and have a hard-bound book printed by mid next week.

Sister Bertolinos Viewing and Funeral

2009-05-04T16:47:00.005-05:00

Sister Bertolino's viewing/wake will be Tuesday night down in Galveston, followed by the funeral Wednesday. If you would like to attend either please contact one of the YW leaders, we would be happy to car pool.

Viewing
Tuesday 5-8pm
Malloy & Son Funeral Home
3028 Broadway St
Galveston, TX 7755
Map to Funeral Home

Funeral
Wednesday 2pm
League City Ward Building
(On South Shore blvd)
League City, Tx

Cinco De Mayo Celebration and YW Fundraiser

2009-05-02T10:52:00.002-05:00

Saturday is the Cinco De Mayo Dinner and YW Auction.

YW need to be there at 5:30 to set up
We will be serving dinner
And helping with clean up

Bring an apron and don't forget your basket!

See you there!

Tortilla Night!

2009-04-27T09:14:00.002-05:00

WED NIGHT MUTUAL
6:30-8PM
AT THE CHURCH

Come learn to make homemade tortillas! Our goal is to make 300 tortillas for the Cinco de Mayo celebration on Saturday. We are starting at 6:30 so we can make our goal. Please be on time and bring a friend and wear an apron :)

HOGS Day Follow Up

2009-04-27T08:31:00.002-05:00

H.O.G.S. (Hooked on Giving Service) Day was awesome this year. We worked on a house off Scott street inside the loop. The weather held for us most of the day and we were able to complete the house. Just a few photos. To download, just right click and "save as". A big thanks to all those who helped!

WED NIGHT - ICM MOVE!

2009-04-20T15:05:00.004-05:00

I just heard back from ICM and we'll be helping them move their office on Wed night. They are desperate for volunteers and are working late to fit our schedule, so please make it if at all possible and BRING A FRIEND, the more hands we have the better.

Wednesday Night 6-8pm
MEET AT THE ICM OFFICE (map Below) (if you need a ride let us know)

Leaders, If you have a truck and can bring it that would help.

We will be meeting at the current ICM (meet at the back of the building, the front doors will be locked) office off of 270 (just north of 518). If 6pm is too early come when you can. Emmaly's cell phone is 832-425-9422. Call before you head over and she'll let you know if they are at the old office or the new office.

LOCATION OF OLD OFFICE

** Wear closed toed shoes, chances are we'll be moving the food pantry**

HOGS Day Postponed!

2009-04-17T17:00:00.002-05:00

Hey all,

HOGS day has been postponed until the 25th - Next Saturday - Due to rain. Sorry about the last minute weather reschedule & we hope to see you next Saturday bright and early.

Thanks!
Sister Cowley

H.O.G.S. DAY

2009-04-13T22:07:00.002-05:00

Saturday April 18th.

The Details:

Meet at Krogers at 7am

Things to Bring:

PERMISSION SLIP (if it has not been turned in)!
Wear old clothes
SUNSCREEN! (A reminder for Rebbecca :D)
pack a lunch
water or other drinks
a paint brush or roller

Clean up and head to the Stake Center

6pm - fireside, sideshow and dinner
8-10:30pm - Dance (Sunday Dress)

Just a reminder, Sis Renshaw will be out of town, Sister Cowley is the woman in charge, please contact her if you have any questions.

Q&A Fireside - Part II

2009-04-01T22:05:00.003-05:00

Friday night is the second Q&A Bishop's Fireside. Come learn and discuss questions you have or have been asked about the Gospel. The last Firesides was great, but we only got through about 25% of the questions, so tonight is to finish up the discussion.

Where: Bishop Anderson's home
When Friday, 7pm
Dress: Casual, jeans and t-shirts, come comfy.
What to Bring: Scriptures, pen and paper

4th year campout and YW General Broadbast

2009-03-29T10:51:00.002-05:00

The camp out was a good time, even though it was chilly and really windy.

For those of you who missed the broadcast Saturday night, please take a moment to watch it, especially President Monson's talk. The video archives are posted at www.lds.org Go here...

YW GENERAL BROADCAST

Busy Week!

2009-03-22T08:57:00.006-05:00

We hope you all had a wonderful spring break! We didn't have mutual last week since so many were out of town and there is alot going on this coming week.

Wednesday Night Mutual

Jenny Grunberg will be teaching a voice instruction class. This is for all people, even those of us who are tone deaf. She is an awesome teacher and alot of fun. Come learn some new things about music!

4th YEAR CAMPOUT

Campout this Friday at Burkeys in Alvin at 6pm for all 4th years and JC's!
We will be leaving Renshaw's at 5:30 Friday if you want a ride. There is no cost and dinner and breakfast is provided.

Please Bring:

Sleeping bag, pillow and personal supplies
Camping Chair
Change of clothes
Camera
Closed toed shoes

YW GENERAL BROADCAST

General YW Meeting
Saturday March 28th. 7pm @ Stake Center
Church Dress
This is for all YW, Leaders and Parents.

We are going to meeting at Renshaw's at 5pm and go to Cici's Pizza in Friendswood. Cost for their buffet is around $6.00/person.

NO MUTUAL - SPRING BREAK

2009-03-15T22:15:00.001-05:00

Just a reminder - No mutual this week due to spring break! Have a great break!

Q&A Fireside - Fireside

2009-03-05T11:07:00.003-06:00

Join us for a Q&A Youth Fireside, Sunday 7pm at Renshaw's.

Learn how to answer awkward and misconceptions about the Gospel
Ask questions to a panel to help your Gospel knowledge
Learn to share the gospel in a confident manner.

Chili Cook - Off

2009-03-05T11:03:00.003-06:00

Bring your best Chili and enjoy an evening of good food and good company.
If you are interested in entering in the chili contest just email Kallie at kallie10_4@hotmail.com.
You can also bring cornbread.
May the best ward win!

Personal Progress Sleepover Friday 7pm-9am

2009-02-25T15:31:00.004-06:00

Ladies,

Grab your your Personal Progress Books and join us for a night of working on Personal Progress (followed by the infamous chubby bunny game) at Sister Cowley's home. We are not doing dinner this year so please eat before you come, although we will have snacks all night (bring one to share) and will serve breakfast in the morning. This is a great opportunity to get started or caught up on your PP. We will be working on personal progress from 7pm- around 11pm so come ready to dive into it.

And VIRTUE is officially in , got the email a few days ago.

Things to bring:

PERSONAL PROGRESS BOOK
SCRIPTURES
JOURNAL
Snack to share
sleeping bag and Pillow
Personal items

Parents please plan on picking up your daughter by 9am. If you need a ride there let one of us know.

Sunday Feb 22, An Evening of Music with Michael McLean

2009-02-15T09:03:00.003-06:00

Sunday, February 22, 2009 at 7:00 PM
Friendswood Texas Stake Center
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

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2009 New Beginnings

2009-02-01T10:11:00.002-06:00

Join us Wednesday Feb 11, 2009 at 6:45 for New Beginnings. This program is for all current Young Women, incoming Young Women who will be turning 12 in 2009 and parents. Join us to welcome in all the new girls and kick off the year.

WELCOME TO 2009!

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Here is the 2009 Schedule

Church is now 1-4pm on Sunday, starting with Young Women first.

Mutual is Wed night at 7pm

1st week - Joint with young men
2nd week - Combined YW (2009 Theme)
3rd week - Class activities
4th week - Personal Progress
5th week - Service Project or Combined

See ya there!

Caroling in a Winter Wonderland

2008-12-13T22:07:00.002-06:00

For mutual we met at 7pm in the cold drizzle to go caroling… hayride style. The day had been damp and cold and we wondered if the weather would hinder our plans for the night. As we prepared to leave the rain turned to snow; a rare sight for this area. It turned out to be a magical night, an experience that I am not sure any of us will have again in Houston.

We sat on hay bales wrapped in blankets and coats singing Christmas carols through neighborhoods as a new layer of seamless snow blanketed the city. Several people were out in their yard enjoying the winter festivities as we passed. It felt like the authentic thing J If was a great to share the Sprit of Christmas and reflect on the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ.

Superfeast Thanksgiving Dinner

2008-11-30T20:43:00.004-06:00

The gang debating if street parking was allowed at 4:30am or if we were going to get towed

Thanksgiving morning we got up at 3:30am and headed into Houston to help set up for the Annual Superfeast hosted by Waste Management. This was our first year volunteering with this organization and it was a great experience. Superfeast is an outdoor dinner held on the mall in front of Houston City Hall. They serve a free thanksgiving dinner to over 20,000 people.

Downtown Houston right before sunrise

We worked the 4:45-7:30am shift (early, I know!). I was really proud of them, all the girls were all up and dressed and standing in the parking lot by 4:15am. Superfeast is a huge operation with dozens of smokers and ovens. We set up tables, carried in food and beverages and helped put together silverware. I think we'll do it again next year, although we'll probably get there earlier, by 4:45am we were already #170 for volunteers and by 8am that had over a thousand volunteers sign in. It was a great morning and a great opportunity to reflect on how truly blessed we are.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Waiting to get the lovely "health code" hats

Auto Maintenance

2008-11-02T21:50:00.003-06:00

A combined Baybrook/League City Laurel mutual night. We learned how to change the oil, check spark plugs, filters and so much more. A big thanks to Brother Smith for taking some time to teach us.

Galveston Work Crew

2008-11-02T21:37:00.003-06:00

Women on a Mission!

After watching the aftermath of Ike unfold, the League City Laurels decided to form a work crew with hundreds of others. They spent two weekends in the trenches mucking out flooded houses in and around Galveston Island after Hurricane Ike ravished the Texas Coast. We thank them for their willingness to serve and their hard work!

General Conference Trip

2008-11-02T21:15:00.004-06:00

Jess, Sister Renshaw, Cynthia & Christina at Temple Square

The Laurels and Priests went to see a session of General Conference in Salt Lake City. It was a whirlwind trip. We left Thursday night, drove 24 hours and stayed at an awesome residence in South Jordan Friday night.

Fun in the car... 48 hours of it....

Saturday morning, we braved the rain to tour temple square which houses the Salt Lake Temple, visitor center, and Tabernacle.

Laurels at Temple Square Visitor Center

We then attended the Saturday afternoon session. The conference was amazing and the speakers were wonderful (especially Elder Wirthlin). It was an experience to watch the Prophet, Thomas S. Monson come in and take his seat. As he did the atmosphere calmed and the spirit was strong.

LISTEN TO LDS GENERAL CONFERENCE

Chris in front of the Conference Center

Fall Dance

2008-10-26T10:43:00.008-05:00

Fall Dance baby! We may not have had many decorations - okay, ANY decorations- but we had a good time. Did we not, girls? We had mohawk hair, the thriller dance routine, hot salsa moves, and breaker poses off in one corner. Did I forget to mention prizes??? Top all that off with some multi-colored doughnuts, and that's the dance. Sorry we missed some of you ladies. Maybe next time. . . .

Piñatas

2008-05-21T07:22:00.003-05:00

We enjoyed a messy night together making piñatas for the 5 de Mayo dinner. We had to do this outside beacuse it was so messy.

Cinco De Mayo!

2008-05-18T15:54:00.003-05:00

We held a Cinco de Mayo dinner and basket auction for our annual camp fundraiser. Sister Portillo came in and taught the girls (and us gringo leaders) how to make authentic homemade tortillas. It took a few batches to get the feel of it, but by the end of the night we had pressed almost 300 tortillas for the dinner.

Learning to Save a Life

2008-04-24T08:17:00.006-05:00

The girls just completed their annual CPR training for camp. A big thanks to Marby for volunteering to certify them this year. The girls not only learned how to do manual CPR, but also how to properly use an AED.

4th year & JC Campout

2008-04-01T10:42:00.004-05:00

Friday night we loaded up and prayed that the rain would hold off and headed out to Alvin for a night of sitting around the bonfire and attempting to dodge fire ant mounds in the dark. We arrived, set up tents and made tinfoil dinners. The JC (Junior Counselors) & 4th years will be leaders at Young Womens Camp in July. This was an opportunity for the girls to get to know one another and talk about their responsibilities for the summer camp.

We burned the midnight oil playing games and telling stories.

Personal Progress Sleepover & Temple Trip

2008-03-13T23:55:00.008-05:00

What an awesome group of girls! Not too long ago we had a sleepover followed by a trip to the Houston Temple. Friday evening we gather together at Amber's casa. We had such a good time together; cooking dinner, working on completing our goals for personal progress, and playing games. The soup was delicious and everyone worked really hard and did a lot to pass off their goals - keep it up! And the games were hilarious! Seriously. Rebecca came out our champ for the CHUBBY BUNNY game. How many marshmellows did you stuff in your mouth? Well it was too many for anyone else to handle. Christina was the fastest York Peppermint Paddy eater for the challenge of opening the most candy wrappers wearing kitchen mittens and using knives. Although Miranda sure did roll a lot of 6's. We all went to bed hyper from the late night sugar rush. The next day we went to the temple to do baptisms for the dead. It was the first time for some of us, and certainly not the last. Every temple trip brings us closer to our Father in Heaven because we are performing His sacred work there. The girls' testimonies grew from this experience, and they shared with us the following day at church words of love to descibe their personal experience. We are so grateful to belong to the true church of God on Earth and to feel his abundant love each day of our lives. And as leaders we are truely blessed to be amongst so many valiant daughters of God.

February Activities

2008-02-14T09:59:00.011-06:00

GOOD TIMES on mutual night..... we laughed our heads off when the girls made up their silly, yet creative skits. Does anyone want to play FrUiTbAsKeT? We definitely get-to-know each other a little more each time we play this game. Sometimes a little too much?????

Earlier this month we played Broom Hockey with the young men, but the girls were way more fierce on the field. Whoo hoo ladies! We had some great action going on, and topped it off with some rootbeer floats. Yummy.

We got some great activities planned ahead... so keep your Tuesday nights open. Does anyone swing dance? (hint hint) Show up next month to show off your moves or learn how to work it on the dance floor for the next monthly Stake dance.

Elves-N-More

2007-12-21T10:35:00.000-06:00

The Christmas spirit was brought to many children in our community this year thanks to our special volunteers. We know we can make a difference and touch the hearts of many by the small and simple things we do. We wish all our young women to feel that same spirit throughout this holiday season. We know Jesus Christ is our savior and redeemer. And we rejoice because he lives!

Teddy Bear Parade

2007-12-21T10:25:00.000-06:00

Thanks to all who came. This was a fun service and they really needed us there. We signed kids up and saw all the neat costumes and bicycle decorations. Some of us got to use our creative side to make the TBP chalkboard sign, and others showed their leadership skills in leading the different age groups in the parade. We are proud of our girls. Much love.

ICM Service Project

2007-12-21T10:19:00.000-06:00

What an experience! We began at the church with a warm complimentary breakfast :) That was nice because it was cold outside. After teaming up with a few young men, we arrived at the assigned location to put together Christmas trees, but there were some hold ups with the delivery of the trees. We would've had to come back at a later day and/or time, but instead we opt to help load and deliver the trees from the storage unit a few miles away. This is where our service experience began. They loaded up two trucks in the pouring rain without a single umbrella. Our youth are so awesome!!!

Young Women In Excellence Program

2007-12-21T10:14:00.000-06:00

Each year we put on a program to recognize and encourage the young women that have acheived their Personal Progress goals. This year we had a blast! We heard from some very spiritual motivators and aknowledged the the girls that reached their goals within the year. After reminising about the good times we had this year with a DVD slideshow of the girls, we stuffed ourselves with pizza and pop, and headed to the fUnHoUSe to go rock climbing, gaming, and play laser tag. It doesn't get much better than this. . . or does it? 2008!