October 12, 2025
Presiding - Bishop Shippen
Conducting - James Kabat
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Welcome
Opening Hymn: #6 Redeemer of Israel
Opening Prayer
Sacrament Hymn: #170 God, Our Father, Hear Us Pray
Testimonies
Closing Hymn: #1025 Take My Heart and Let It Be Consecrated
Closing Prayer
Bishop Shippen will be holding Tithing Declaration appointments beginning on October 12 so that we can complete the process this year before Christmas. A sign-up sheet is located on the bishop's office door, listing appointments right after our Sunday meetings; please sign up there at your earliest convenience. If you prefer that the Bishop meet with at your home, please set an appointment at this link.
Saturday, October 11, 8:30 AM | Join us for iACT’s (interfaith Action of Central Texas) Hands on Housing Fall Blitz. We will spend the day prepping and painting the home of someone in need as determined by iACT. .iACT will be providing all the supplies, tools, shirts, mid-day pizza, and some water and a staff the entire day, which is from 8:30am to 4pm. Please sign-up at this link and to get details. Contact Darla Marburger (512) 791-3774 with any questions.
Roger Hepworth has been called as the single adult representative for our ward and is hosting an activity for all single adults on:
Monday, October. 13th, 6:30PM | Brother Hepworth will be grilling hot dogs, hamburgers, and sausages. Any of you who want can bring side dishes such as baked beans, fruit, salads, desserts, chips, sodas, juices, etc. If you can't make it right at 6:30 or forget to RSVP, no worries. Come when you can to join in planning future meet ups. | 11401 Antler Lane, Austin TX 78726 | Please RSVP by texting Brother Hepworth at (512) 914-5984.
MULTI-STAKE HALLOWEEN DINNER AND DANCE (Multi-Stake)
Saturday, October 11, 7PM | 2111 Parmer Ln, Austin TX | See Flyer
Thursdays | 7:30 | 2111 Parker Lane building. | Come, Follow Me study group open to all Singles in the Austin area with the option of going out to dinner afterwards. Contact jessgrosek@yahoo.com. to join a GroupMe Chat where activites are posted.
Saturday, October 25, 4;30 - 7:30PM | There will be fun for all ages at this Anderson Mill and Great Hills Wards joint activity: Chili cook-off, pie eating contest, carnival games, Boo in a Bubble human snow globe, costume parade & contest, trunk or treat, and more! Please bring canned goods to donate to a food pantry, and invite your friends, too.
4:30 Carnival Games | 5:45 Dinner | 6:45 Trunk or Treat See Flyer
If you want to participate in the chili cook-off, contact Jaxon Carter at 208-520-7032. Please watch for sign-ups to help with food, games, set-up, and clean-up. Thank you!
Questions? Contact Darla Marburger (512)-791-3774
EMOTIONAL RESILENCE. AUG 20 - NOV 5. Wed 7:00PM - 8:30PM @ Bee Caves Chapel. For those interested in learning spiritual and practical skills to help each of us better care for our body, mind, emotions, and relationships. It is not group therapy or professional treatment for mental health issues. Register
PERSONAL FINANCES. AUG 27 - NOV 5. Wed 7:00PM - 8:30PM @ Racine Chapel. For those who want better control over their finances. Group members will learn how to eliminate debt, protect against financial hardship, and invest in the future. Spouses are encouraged to attend together. Register
ENGLISH CONNECT - Classes started July 16 For info and registration
There is a great need for BYU-Pathway Institute service missionaries age 26+. The commitment is 8-10 hours of service per week from your home. More info Flyer
The Family History Center is now open during our 2nd hour of meetings (11:30-12:30). There will be one or more Family History Consultants available for members to "drop in" and ask questions related to Family Search or Family History; you then can go back to Sunday School, Priesthood, or Relief Society.
HINT OF THE WEEK: This venerable site may be showing its age, but it's still the ultimate website list for genealogy, with more than 318,000links in 33-plus categories - http://www.cyndilist.com
QUOTE OF THE WEEK: "As we participate to temple and family history work, we are certain to have the spirit to comfort us in our challenges and so guide us in important decisions. Temple and family history work is part of our work of providing relief, or service, to our own ancestors." Julia B Beck, RS General Presidency)
ROOTS TECH: Learn and be inspired by selected videos on popular topics including DNA, Artificial Intelligence, Family Search Tips, and much more! Roots Tech Library
STAKE TEMPLE DAY - November 1, 2025 @ the San Antonio Temple. You are invited to attend the Temple and participate in this event. You should call and make your own reservations for any ordinances you would like to get done. There will also be a time set aside for Youth Baptisms.
🆕 AM WARD FAMILY HISTORY BLOG
Check this out. MORE Family History help updated regularly. http://amwardfamilyhistory.blogspot.com
October 24: Golden Gals Luncheon at Buddy Robert's Home, 11:30AM-1:30PM
Relief Society Newsletter Newsletter also available via email communication.
Link to Anderson Mill Facebook Page: Awesome Ladies of Anderson Mill
Dinner Calendar Sign-up To make arrangements, text or call the missionaries at 737-217-7090.
In-person, socially-distanced visits and lessons or online, at your preference. Provide our Missionaries the opportunity to bless you in this way, by reaching out to them. To make arrangements, text or call the missionaries at 737-217-7090.
Facebook page maintained by the Missionaries: https://www.facebook.com/TogetherinChristATX
Preparedness Tip - Emergency Road Kit
Our Stake Presidency has guided to build your food and water storage: a 3-month pantry + 1 year of long-term staples .
Come Follow Me Resources - Set aside time throughout the week for daily study
Link to information for Food & Temporal Support
Online lessons and resources for adults
Ideas/Resources for helping young children learn the gospel
Refer to the online directory or the church Tools app on smartphones.
Network is“Liahona.” Network's password is "alma3738".
On the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays each month, Stake Temple Recommend interviews begin at 7pm at the Stake Offices.
Nethan Joseph - Morristown New Jersey Mission -- 13 Nov 2023 - 13 Nov 2025
Austin Hoopes - New York Syracuse -- 12 August 2024 - 29 July 2026