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Show AMERICAN FORK CITIZEN WEDNESDAY, Dec. 22. 1976 Year f ireoftff, IProgrsss la m tan) 'I'-L It is with warm feelings of gratitude and achievement that another year passes in the Alpine Utah Stake. It is also with an attitude of challenge and honest effort that we approach ap-proach a new year and Seek forward to new opportunities and experiences. Serving our Master and our neighbors truly brings joy to us. At the present time Alpine Stake consists of seven wards and a branch; four wards in Alpine, three in Highland and the Utah State Training School Branch. There are over 3200 members in the stake at the present time. The most important accomplishments accom-plishments of the 1976 year occurred in the lives of our members. There has been an increase in the involvement of families in all the programs of the church. Thirty-eight schouts attained the rank of Eagle Scout this year. More young couples have availed themselves of the blessings of temple marriage. Families have increased their atten dance at sacrament meetings and have also become enthusiastically enthu-siastically involved in the family preparedness program. The participation of families added to the memorable Bicentennial Bi-centennial activities during the year. The Senior Primary children raised funds and paid for the installation of a flag pole at the Stake Center. Many of our young people performed in the musical production and the Relief Society sisters hosted host-ed a festival of heritage arts. Families in our stake have emphasized missionary work, as we have maintained an average of nearly fifty-two missionaries in the missions of the church throughout the world. This year has been a year of growth for the Alpine Utah Stake. Our stake membership increased and two new wards were created. A million dollar Stake Center was completed and dedicated by President Ezra Taft Benson. Our stake combined with the American Fork and the American Fork North Stakes In the acquisition of one hundred and fifty acres LEAD STAKE MEMBERS - The Alpine Stake Pres., in charge of the affairs of the stake are: I. to r., Thayne Bateman, first-counselor; Pres. Merlin Larson, Ronald C. Jones, second counselor and Donald Le Baron, stake clerk. of rich agricultural land to expand the Three Stake Welfare Wel-fare Production Project. The Branch Chapel at the Training School will be expanded to include in-clude seven classrooms, seven teachers' offices, a library and restrooms. These rooms will be used for the seminary program as well as for the needs of the Branch members. As we approach 1977, emphasis empha-sis will be given to temporal and spiritual family preparedness. prepared-ness. Families will be encouraged encour-aged to form a Family Geneo-logical Geneo-logical Organization and work with the immediate family and the extended family to do gen-eology gen-eology and temple work. Home teaching will continue to receive emphasis and will be used as an effective means of maintaining contact with the entire membership of our stake. The missionary program will be a significant blessing to us and our goal is to have more than sixty-six missionaries in the service of our Savior during the coming year. As a stake presidency, we wish to thank all of you, our stake members and our many neighbors, for your support and spirit. We extend our sin-xete sin-xete leeUngs M lov wi'Vfish , everyone an enjoyable Christ mas Season and a memorable and progressive New Year. Alpine Stake Presidency Pres. Merlin B. Larson F. Thayne Bateman Ronald C. Jones Stake Clerk- Don LeBaron Exec. Sec; Tom Bates The Spirit of Christmas by Nida Hall The Christian world is once again preparing to celebrate the birth of Christ. How do we, as Latter-day Saints prepare ourselves for the coming festivities? festi-vities? We should not only give of ourselves by doing little deeds of kindness to those who need it. Christmas is a time for giving, a time for hope and a time for joy. Every now and then we need to go some place or do something that makes us want to take off our shoes and stand on holy ground as did Moses. One of these occasions could be on Christmas Eve. We can plan our work so that all confusion is over and we are ready for the wonderful hour. Short visits to the lonely could do a lot of good. Sometimes Some-times the well-to-do and the young are as lonely as the poor and the aged. Your smile and the giving of yoruself will be like a sudden ray of sunshine and a benediction to them. When you come back to your own hearth, read from the Good Book about Heavenly Father's handwriting in the sky when the Prince of Peace was born. All children love to hear the story of the birth of the Christ Child. The story never " grows old. Then read the best known verse from the New Testament, "For God so loved the world that He gave His Only Begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish." National Health Agencies are nationwide organizations and the money raised goes to solve national problems. The United Way is designed to solve local problems and 90 percent of the money raised is used within the county. e're happy to be of service to you all tne year round, and haoov 9, ' m. r i 1 1 f 1 iu exienu eooa wisnes ior your T happiness and joy this festive season.' Parker's Husky Service American Fork We're letting it all out! Hay the wonderful Spirit of Christmas bring joy to you and yours. Hearty thanks! SiS fire a Automotive Center 160 South 500 East American Fork, Utah 84003 756-2461 - 756-9656 ' A I mr J - t ( -hi k i a ' . mm ope your holiday hits a high note of happiness. In concert, we join in with thanks and growing appreciation. Humphries Plant and Garden Supply American Fork Keith L Pulley Receives Eagle Scout Award Keith Lynn Pulley received his Eagle rank in scouting at court of honor ceremonies held on Sunday, December 19, Jim Olsen, district scout executive, conducted the Eagle presentation. presenta-tion. Keith, 16, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Pulley. He is a member of the Ninth Ward, Explorer Post 709. Active in the Ninth Ward, he served as scribe twice in his scout troop and as a patrol leader. For his Eagle project, he cleaned the north hi!l in Evergreen Acres park. A junior at American Fork High School, he said he is working hard in school in order ord-er to prepare for college. Keith lists his main interests as marine biology and computers com-puters and his favorite subject in school as chemistry. He also enjoys playing the piano. !' ill i A TENWOR6 COMMANPMENT$ ? KEITH LYNN PULLEY The average fund raising costs for good National Health agencies is between 25-30 percent. per-cent. The United Way of Utah County's fund raising costs will be less than nine percent. x 'J( ' r B k Wk 1 May the seeds of love and hope flower for you and your loved ones at Christmas time. Our best wishes and thanks. K's Floral .I ... i i mm V. f: xa I - hi 1. 1 I :l.llllll i i ( r S m Thinking of you and hoping your Christmas will be an especially happy one! It's been our pleasure to serve you. 1 k Peters' Mobil Service si 4? litis r ' it ... , A A ' 'S!ahk " - n h (iA I ft ' - 541 til5 V. irm-. l;fVi I I - 1 . I a miraculous star snone in the heavens that Holy Night the Savior was born. For nearly two thousand years that bright spirit has flourished as we rejoice each Christmas season, and reaffirm our faith in His Holy Birth. May His true spirit abide with you through the Holy Season and for all time. American Fork Hospital Board and Employees |
