Worldwide Facts & Statistics

Taking a Look at the Numbers.....

At General Conference in April of 2012, the First Presidency issued a statistical report of the Church as of December 31, 2011. This data is now a year old, but still very interesting. Presumably, a similar report will be issued for 2012 statistics at the upcoming April 2013 General Conference. At that time, it will be interesting to compare the 2011 statistics to the year 2012.

WORLDWIDE STATISTICS

Total Church Membership: .................... 14,441,346

Converts Baptised:.................................... 281,312

Missions: ....................................................... 340

Missionaries:............................................... 55,410

Missionary Training Centers:............................... 15

Temples:......................................................... 140

Congregations (i.e., Wards):........................ 28,784

Universities and Colleges:.................................... 4

Seminary Students Enrollment:................... 375,388

Institute Enrollment:................................... 352,441

Countries Receiving Humanitarian Aid

                        (Since 1985):........................... 179

Welfare Services Missionaries: ...................... 9,251

Church Materials Languages:............................ 176

NORTH AMERICA STATISTICS

Total Church Membership: ...................... 8,521,430

WASHINGTON STATE STATISTICS

Total church Membership:  ........................ 271,625

Missions: ........................................................... 5

Congregations (i.e., Wards): ............................ 528

Temples: ........................................................... 3

Follow this link to read the original article on MormonNewsroom.org

Food Bank Donations

Just because the holidays are over doesn't mean we stop thinking of others!

Each household is strongly encouraged to bring at least one food item to church every Sunday to help feed our brothers and sisters who are hungry. It is our responsibility to make sure they are not going without!

ITEMS IN NEED OF INCLUDE:

Canned Stew ~ Chili or Soup ~ Tomato Products ~ Rice ~ Pasta ~Tuna or other Canned Meats ~ Canned Fruits and Vegetables ~ Peanut Butter ~ Mac & Cheese ~ Boxed Dinners ~ Fruit Juice ~ Jelly or Jam ~ Cereal ~ Seasoning Mixes (Taco, Sloppy Joe, etc) ~ Kids Snacks ~ Instant Potatoes ~ Shampoo ~ Body Wash ~ Lotion

You may drop off items in the green donation bins in either foyer. Thank you for your generosity and for striving to be more Christlike!

Humanitarian Service Activity

STAKE RELIEF SOCIETY HUMANITARIAN SERVICE ACTIVITY

Sisters Make Plans to Visit Area Nursing Homes on Valentine's Weekend.

For our upcoming Stake Relief Society Humanitarian Service Activity, we are going to be meeting on Feb. 16th at 11:00 at the Stake center for a lunch and short program. Then we will be leaving to go to different nursing homes where we will sing to the patrons and paint their nails or curl their hair depending on the nursing home.  

We will pamper the patrons and give them chocolates in hopes of letting them know that they are not forgotten. The Stake RS Presidency chose the weekend of Valentine's on purpose as the seniors have most likely lost their sweethearts.

We are also making plans to visit home bound sisters in the Colfax Ward on this day as part of the event.

The Relief Society Presidency will be receiving official invitations from the Stake Presidency in the near future. We will hand them out to all sisters during church. All sisters in Relief Society will be given one, and someone will be appointed to make the rounds and distribute invitations to the Primary, Y.W. and Nursery classes.

SAVE THE DATE!

February 16th

11:00AM

 Stake Center, Moscow ID

Thank you for your help and willingness to serve. We will bring warmth and joy to the hearts of seniors on the day of our Service Activity.

Scripture for the New Year

With the New Year upon us...

The following Bible verses remind us of multiple things: that God is good, that He will continue to be good, and that we ought to continually strive to show our gratitude and love through our daily lives. Let these Bible verses for the New Year remind us of God's love, faithfulness, and goodness in order that we adjust our lives for the New Year accordingly! With that said, here are 20 Bible verses for the New Year!

Psalm 116:12 (#1 of 20 Bible Verses for the New Year)

12 What shall I render unto the Lord for all his benefits toward me?

Philippians 4:13 (#2 of 20 Bible Verses for the New Year)

13 I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

2 Corinthians 5:17 (#3 of 20 Bible Verses for the New Year)

17  Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.

Psalm 20:4 (#4 of 20 Bible Verses for the New Year)

4 Grant thee according to thine own heart, and fulfill all thy counsel.

Lamentations 3:22-24 (#5 of 20 Bible Verses for the New Year)

22 It is of the Lord’s mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. 23 They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness. 24 The Lord is my portion, saith my soul; therefore will I hope in him.

Psalm 51:10 (#6 of 20 Bible Verses for the New Year)

10 Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.

Ezekiel 36:25-27 (#7 of 20 Bible Verses for the New Year)

25 Then will I sprinkle clean water upon you, and ye shall be clean: from all your filthiness, and from all your idols, will I cleanse you. 26 A anew heart also will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you: and I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh, and I will give you an heart of flesh. 27 And I will put my spirit within you, and cause you to walk in my statutes, and ye shall keep my judgments, and do them.

Jeremiah 29:11 (#8 of 20 Bible Verses for the New Year)

11 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.

Proverbs 16:3 (#9 of 20 Bible Verses for the New Year)

3 Commit thy works unto the Lord, and thy thoughts shall be established

Proverbs 19:21 (#10 of 20 Bible Verses for the New Year)

21 There are many devices in a man’s heart; nevertheless the counsel of the Lord, that shall stand.

2 Timothy 2:22 (#11 of 20 Bible Verses for the New Year)

22 Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.

Romans 12:1-2 (#12 of 20 Bible Verses for the New Year)

1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. 2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

1 Chronicles 16:34 (#13 of 20 Bible Verses for the New Year)

34 O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever.

Psalm 23:6 (#14 of 20 Bible Verses for the New Year)

6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.

Proverbs 3:5-6 (#15 of 20 Bible Verses for the New Year)

5 Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. 6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.

Romans 8:28 (#16 of 20 Bible Verses for the New Year)

28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.

Philippians 4:8 (#17 of 20 Bible Verses for the New Year)

8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

1 Peter 3:15(#18 of 20 Bible Verses for the New Year)

15 But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give ban answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear

Hebrews 10:23 (#19 of 20 Bible Verses for the New Year)

23 Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised)

Isaiah 64:3-4 (#20 of 20 Bible Verses for the New Year)

3 When thou didst terrible things which we looked not for, thou camest down, the mountains flowed down at thy presence. 4 For since the beginning of the world men have not heard, nor perceived by the ear, neither hath the eye seen, O God, beside thee, what he hath prepared for him that waiteth for him.

Ward Christmas Party

Let Christmas Begin!!

Come to the Colfax Ward Christmas party, this Saturday!!

When: Saturday December 1st

Where: Colfax LDS Church

Time: 5:00PM

 

DINNER WILL BE SERVED

 

 Will you help us fill Santa's bag with paper products for the bood bank?

 

 Items needed:

 toilet paper

paper towels

napkins

baby wipes

 

Bridal Shower for Callie Kolb

You are Invited to a Bridal Shower!

For:  Callie Kolb

Location:  The Lundberg home 

Address:  304 S. Main Street, St. John, WA

Date: Friday, November 23rd

Time:  6:00 PM

We will be helping Callie make flowers for her reception on December 28th.

Please bring a pair of paper cutting scissors to the shower! We also need lace tablecloths to borrow, either white or off-white.

Any questions, call or email Audrey Kolb at 509-648-3835 / audykolb@gmail.com

Volunteers for Nativities Around the World

Kendra Pickard of the Rolling Hills Ward is reaching out on behalf of the Nativities Around the World Committee.  It is time for us to start mobilizing our volunteers.  The committee needs you to help us make this year a success! 

If you would like to volunteer at this year's Nativities Around the World, follow this link and you can sign up online.

(Notice there are numerous tabs at the bottom of the sign-up spreadsheet where you can volunteer for Family Craft Room, Decorating Wall Panels, Setting Up Trees, Clean-up, and more.)

Here's a preview of Nativities Around the World:

Family and friends are invited to a community nativity display. The unique collection of over 400 nativities from around the world are crafted from native materials representing each other's cultures' interpretation of the birth of Christ. This program will remind us all of the importance of having a “Christ-centered Christmas.”

This event will be held at the Moscow Stake Center.

DAYS AND TIMES

Wednesday, Dec. 5, 6:00 to 9:00 pm

Thursday, Dec. 6, 6:00 to 9:00 pm

Friday, Dec. 7, 6:00 to 9:00 pm

Saturday, Dec. 8, Noon to 9:00 pm

Sunday, Dec. 9, Noon to 9:00 pm

Click here to sign up to volunteer!

To learn more, go to moscownativity.org, or email Sister Pickard with specific questions about volunteering. pickardmk@yahoo.com