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2014: Following in His Footsteps

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Our auxiliaries  were involved as a community to remember our Savior and how our lives ' may reflect our love for Him Relief Society  Ashley Shaw's journey with her husband in the Marines and the special ball they get to go to together. Our big activity for the quarter was the Relief Society Birthday in March. Our theme was "We never walk alone" then we had each of the round tables beautifully decorated with a different shoe motif that showed an individual's journey in life through their shoes.  We then had each member of the RS presidency share a story about a favorite pair of shoes that they brought with them. One sister had the flip flops that she wore when she married her husband and shared the story of how they met. Another sister had a set of running shoes she wore when she ran the RAGNAR with her siblings. Another had a pair of ballet shoes and is a ballet teacher. Yet another had a pair of shoes from all the places her family has moved in her li...

2013: Lehi 5th Ward family builds community

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Sisters Elizabeth Childs, left; Relief Society Pres. Becky Greenwood behind Sis. Jade Rodabough, right;  along with fellow 5th Ward Relief Society members, work on a miniature float for the Lehi Round-Up Miniature Float  Parade  in Lehi on Thursday, June 13, 2 013. The theme for the floats was "You Saw What?" and the 5th Ward response was "Nascar." Lehi 5th Ward  The Utah Lehi Stake 5th Ward is typical of many ward families for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Utah County. Several of its auxiliaries participate in monthly activities, each year there are traditional events like the Christmas Party, Trunk-or-Treat, the city celebration, service projects, spaghetti dinners (and auction), a few picnics, barbecues and more. What is different are its members, each individual unique and valued as part of a larger family. Within structure of the 5th Ward is found a vibrant community of brothers and sisters supporting and strengthening each other...