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