2015 tulsa oklahoma stake annual history
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BISHOPRIC
Bishop – Daniel Griffiths
Bishopric First Counselor – Lynn McGowan
Bishopric Second Counselor – Mike Van Tassell
Ward Executive Secretary – Rob Decker
Ward Clerk – Joe Brewer
Ward Asst Clerk – Andrew Starnes
Ward Asst Clerk Membership – Jeff Beasley
Ward Asst Clerk Finance – Hans Carlson
Sunday School
Sunday School President – Patrick Hicks
Sunday School First Counselor – Gordon Hyde
Sunday School Second Counselor – Doug McKinnie
History
We experienced a great year in the Sunday School
with the highlight being our activity on May 23,
2015 in cooperation with the Ward Missionary
Committee. This activity for members and non-
members included a tour of the building followed
by volleyball in the gym, or a balloon relay on the
stage. We barbecued hamburgers and hot dogs and
members brought sides and deserts. A great
activity! We plan on repeating in 2016.
Relief Society
Relief Society President – Joy Thompson
Relief Society First Counselor – Jennifer Pratt
Relief Society Second Counselor – Becky Andrews
Relief Society Secretary - Stephany Harrison
History
Jan – Souper Bowl Dinner
Mar – General Women’s Broadcast with the Stake
April – Garden Party (making hats and get-to-know-
you questions)
May – Missionary Packages
July – Goofy Golf
Sept – Women’s Broadcast dinner groups
Nov – Cookie Exchange and hygiene kits
Dec – Ward Christmas Party
Primary
Primary President – Susan Owens
Primary First Counselor – Laura Sanchez
Primary Second Counselor – Amanda Boyer
Primary Secretary – Janie Owens
History
Primary started out working on reverence this year. We
did different things from stickers to reverent children.
The children have really stepped up and are doing much
better with reverence! We had our first baptism preview
that was well attended and answered many questions. It
will be something we continue each year. We had a
teacher in-service with a guest speaker that went
wonderful! Every teacher attended! We did some special
music numbers with the Primary for their Program, they
always go above and beyond what we think they can do!
We are so happy with how the program went. Primary
was in charge of the annual Trunk-R-Treat, we had a
great turn out and lots of fun was had by everyone.
Missionaries
Ward Mission Leader – Ed Cardenas
Ward Missionary – Jo Anne Bray
Ward Missionary – Joe Bray
Ward Missionary – Catherine Cardenas
Ward Missionary – Joe Watkins
History
Baptized 5 new converts with two going to the
Temple to perform baptisms for the dead.
Member missionary friend shipping talks and
lessons were 2 per month to membership.
Less active members reactivated were 4 with two
going to the Temple and performing baptisms for
the dead.
Unbaptized 9+ baptized was one with 5 taught
Members involved in missionary lesson taught
average 4 per month in members home.
High Priest
High Priest Group Leader – Philip Owens
First Assistance – Harry Bailey
Second Assistance – JC Knight
History
The High Priest Group has approximately 21
members that attend church regularly. Of those 21
approximately 10 attend class each week and the
others are filling their callings during that hour.
The High Priest were in charge of the Jan/Feb Ward
activity. We held a Daddy Daughter date night with
photo booth, Dancing and Karaoke acts. Fun was
had by all.
In 2015 the High Priest participated in 4 Temple
assignments.
March 19, 2015 – Youth Temple Trip
July 17, 2015 – Fill the Temple Day
Oct 17, 2015 – Temple cleaning assignment
Dec 19, 2015 – Youth Temple Trip
We ended the year with the High Priest Christmas
Social. Dinner was provided and desserts were
brought and shared. We also had a Dirty Santa Gift
exchange and a Most Festive Christmas Sweater
Contest.
Young Women
President – Linda Oakley
First Counselor – Jenny Swenson
Second Counselor – Paige Florie
Secretary – Marie Reger
History
We started off the year with our New Beginnings
program. Courtney Medrano, Elisabeth Morris and
Charlee Fye were in charge of the evening. They
decided that the Young Women and their families
would embark on a cruise on the S.S. New
Beginnings. We vacationed in the “Value Islands”
where we enjoyed some fun activities.
In May we had our re-camp camp out at the Flories’
backyard. The Young Women worked on their
camping skills by lighting fires without matches,
cooking tin foil dinner and of course roasting
marshmallows and star burst. They also had a
chance to show off their acting skills when they put
on some very funny skits. The best part of the camp
out were the friendships that they were able to
form with each other.
At the end of June, the youth (14 and older)
participated in a Multi-Stake Youth Conference.
They enjoyed classes and workshops and of
course… a dance.
In July, we headed off to Girls Camp. Boy was it
HOT!!! But we had so much Fun! And the best part
of camp was the friendship that were developed
not only with the girls in our ward, but with girls in
the rest of our new Stake.
In the fall we were able to celebrate our Young
Women’s achievement in Personal Progress during
our Evening in Excellence. The theme Charles Fye
chose was “Black and White”. She wanted to help
the Young Women understand that in Keeping our
standards there is not gray area… only Black or
White…right or wrong.
Elders Quorum
Elders Quorum President – Josh Florie
Elders Quorum First Counselor – Hans Carlson
Elders Quorum Second Counselor – Bill Darcy
Elders Quorum Secretary – David Durant
Young Men
Young Men’s President – Tad Andrews
