The Ward Week, Archived

An Unexpected Assignment

The Fellowship of the Folding Chairs

An epic quest for an empty classroom, fast and testimony meeting, two nights of youth activities, and the Deacons’ boys crew sock drive.

Park Operations · Weekly Field Guide

Jurassic Ward

General Conference replaces Sunday ward meetings, with Tuesday Ultimate Frisbee and Witches Night Out, plus October chili night and the November temple trip.

The Bishopric Returns

The Fugitive: Highpointe Edition

The bishopric returns for a week of music, choir, and all-youth Fugitive at Highpointe, plus general conference and the Chili Cook Off & Trail of Treats.

Primary Presidency · Headlining This Week

School of Rock

The Primary presidency headlines a week with the ward talent show, choir practice, five youth activity stops, and a November temple trip.

Step Right Up

The Greatest Show in Dripping Springs

Stake conference starts Sunday at 10:00 AM, followed by a week featuring youth service at Lady Bird Lake and the ward talent show and dinner.

A bona fide weekly dispatch

O Brother, Where Art Thou?

Good music, questionable directions, and a bona fide guide to Sunday, Tuesday youth activities, and the September 19 ward talent show.

A League of Their Own

There's No Crying in Fifth Sunday

The Young Women presidency takes the field for a fifth-Sunday lineup, plus Tuesday youth activities and the ward talent show.

Brisket in Elders Quorum

Smoke Signals

A full Sunday program, class activities on Tuesday, and a calendar with enough going on to keep the whole ward smoking.

Back to the Future

Back to the Routine

Set the time circuits for Sunday at 10:30, a Tuesday youth swim, and a Primary service project on the horizon.

First Day Energy

School is back. The alarms are earlier, the roads are slower, and a water bottle bought last Thursday has already disappeared. Here’s everything you need for Sunday, with no portal login or parent signature required.

The Floor Is Lava

If you have walked barefoot across a Texas driveway lately, you already understand this week’s theme. Church is Sunday at 10:30 a.m., the youth have two stake activities, and one of them involves jumping into Blue Hole. Perfect timing.

RV

Sacrament Hymn: #173 — While of These Emblems We Partake (SAUL)

High school Musical

The Wildcats have East High. We have the cultural hall, a bishop in a letterman jacket, and a Sunday program with enough musical numbers to require an intermission. This week’s cast includes Rex Peterson, Thomas Orsak, three hymns, and an all-youth pizza party that may be the closest Dripping Springs ever gets to a cafeteria dance number.

National Treasure

The Bible got there first. In 2 Kings 22, King Josiah orders repairs on the temple, and during the renovation the high priest finds a book that had been lost for a generation: the book of the law. The scriptures themselves, pulled out of a construction zone. Josiah reads it, and what he reads changes the whole kingdom.

independence day

I rewatched Independence Day and forgot how much of that movie is just Jeff Goldblum being anxious in a dress shirt. The whole planet is under attack and he's over here recycling cans and running probability math in his head. He's not the guy you'd cast to save the world. That's kind of the point.

Top Gun: Maverick

There's a moment in Top Gun: Maverick where Rooster finally trusts the guy he spent half the movie resenting, and they fly home together. It works because flying with someone is the opposite of flying alone. You cover each other. You call out what the other one can't see. You go home together or not at all.

Lawn Mower Dads

There's a specific kind of love that only shows up wearing socks with sandals.

World Cup

A country nobody picked out of the group stage walks onto the pitch against a team that's been favored for a decade. The favorites have the budget, the rankings, the kits sponsored by three different multinationals. The underdog has a coach who used to be a plumber and a striker whose mom still cuts his hair.

Sandlot

Smalls puts the glove on the wrong hand. He calls it "Baby Ruth." He throws like he's mad at it.

American ninja warrior

Correction. It's not fast Sunday but it is testimony meeting. Bear those testimonies on a full stomach! There's a moment every season of American Ninja Warrior where some 58-year-old dentist from Idaho walks up to the start line in a homemade t-shirt that says "I'm Doing It For My Kids."

Toy Story

A cowboy doll with a pull-string. A plastic spaceman who genuinely believes he can fly. A potato. And somehow, by the end, they save the day, get the kid home, and make every adult in the room a little misty-eyed.

Fixer Upper

Chip swings a sledgehammer through a load-bearing wall. Joanna looks lovingly at a piece of shiplap. The homeowners cry. A golden retriever wanders in. Then forty-four minutes of dust and decisions later, the place is unrecognizable.

Mothers Day

To every mom, grandma, aunt, sister, friend, and spiritual mother in this ward. You've fed more people than you've kept track of. Today we're keeping track. Thank you for not forgetting.

Shark Tank

Picture Caleb walking into the tank with a giant cluster of grapes over his shoulder. "Sharks, I'm here seeking zero dollars for one hundred percent of the Promised Land. Land flowing with milk and honey. Real estate already approved by the Lord Himself. The deal is done. We just have to walk in."

founders day

This week in Come Follow Me, the Israelites finally finish what they started.

Undercover Boss

You know that moment on Undercover Boss when the CEO shows up in a hoodie…

The office

And some weeks feel a little more… Michael Scott running a meeting with no agenda.

Jurassic Park: Plagues Unleashed

You know that moment in Jurassic Park when everything starts falling apart… and you realize this is going to get worse before it gets better?

Mission Impossible

Some missions require stealth. Some require sacrifice. And some change the world forever.

Escape Room

You’ve checked the walls. You’ve tried the door. You’ve definitely pulled the wrong lever at least once.

joseph

This week in Come, Follow Me we finish the story of Joseph, and if anyone ever had a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad decade, it was him.

The RM

If you have ever served a mission, known someone who has, or watched a returned missionary awkwardly try to figure out normal life again, then this week’s theme, The RM , may feel familiar.

Princess Bride

As Miracle Max might say, your testimony is only mostly nervous.

Ward Survivor

Spoiler alert: Not time zones. Not delayed promises. Not impossible odds.

Gnomeo & Juliet

Those who planned ahead… and those currently circling HEB hoping inspiration strikes.

RUDY

This Sunday we’re channeling Rudy-level faith , grit, and showing up even when the odds look stacked. It just so happens to be Super Bowl Sunday too. Coincidence? Probably. But let’s just say… persistence, heart, and a little late-game belief have a way of paying off. 👀💚💙

Whataburger

Some things are just better when they’re done with intention. The gospel, like Whataburger, isn’t rushed, isn’t generic, and definitely isn’t one-size-fits-all. This Sunday we’re leaning into a Texas classic and a gospel truth: the Lord knows His people personally and He builds Zion one heart at a time.

Frozen 3: The Texas Cut

Sunday looks a little different, but the heart of our ward hasn’t changed one bit. While the roads may be frozen and the church building is taking the day off, our ward is still very much gathered, just from couches, kitchens, and living rooms across the area.

Monopoly

Welcome to this week in Wardopoly where our faith and fellowship feel like a familiar walk through town

Costco

Nobody goes to Costco expecting it to be quick. You walk in confident and focused, and somehow end up in the checkout line holding items you never discussed with yourself beforehand.

Prince of Egypt

New year. New church time. Same God doing miraculous things without special effects or a soundtrack (but if He wanted one, Hans Zimmer would crush it).

New Year Celebration

A new year is a perfect time for a simple reach-out. A text, a call, or a doorstep hello can help start the year feeling connected and cared for.

Home Alone

Kevin survived Christmas because people eventually noticed, showed up, and cared. Check in, drop by, and say hi!

Christmas Vacation

A gentle reminder: if your week feels like a tangled ball of lights that only works after you wiggle one weird bulb… you’re not alone. Let’s keep Christ at the center while everything else does its best Griswold impression.

Prep and Landing

Tithing Declaration: Bishop Christensen meets through Dec 15 (via Zoom). Reserve your slot here . Blessings await.

Santa Claus Tim Allen

Scott Calvin climbed on a roof, put on a suit, and accidentally inherited an eternal job. Joseph Smith and President Joseph F. Smith were also shown something they didn’t expect, but instead of reindeer and chimneys, they witnessed the Savior orchestrating redemption for every soul who ever lived.

Charlie Browns Thanksgiving

Tithing Declaration: Bishop Christensen meets through Dec 15 (via Zoom). Reserve your slot here . Blessings await.

Shrek

💰 Tithing Declaration: Bishop Christensen meets through Dec 15 (via Zoom). Reserve your slot here . Blessings await.

Pies

💰 Tithing Declaration: Bishop Christensen meets through Dec 15 (via Zoom). Reserve your slot here . Blessings await — no bake required.

Frozen

🎶 Ward Choir: Right after church in the Relief Society Room for just 20 minutes. Olaf would call that “warm hugs in harmony.”

Chariots of fire

There will be no choir practice this Sunday. We will meet again on November 2.

Land Before Time

It’s finally here. Expect heartfelt singing, spontaneous choreography, and at least one unexpected toddler solo. Bring tissues, smiles, and maybe a backup camera.

Dripping Springs Ward Avengers

The Lord told the Saints, “Let the city, Far West, be a holy and consecrated land unto me.” But building Zion wasn’t about blueprints. It was about hearts. And it still is.

Pixar Universe

Every member matters. Every act of faith builds the story. And this week? You’re the main character.

Mcfarland USA

Like the McFarland team running shoulder to shoulder, worshipping together helps us endure. Which is harder, running hills in 100° heat or keeping three kids reverent through the sacrament? (Do not answer that too loudly.)

Finding Nemo

“Just keep swimming… even when you don’t know why you’re in the water.”

Nacho Libre

(for ward and stake councils, presidencies, secretaries, ward mission leaders, temple and family history leaders, and young men quorum advisors)

Up

Think of it like flipping through Carl & Ellie’s “Adventure Book,” only this time the Spirit fills in the pages.

The Secret Life of Walter Mitty

“To see the world, things dangerous to come to, to see behind walls, to draw closer, to find each other…”

Mean Girls

Special Musical Number: “Divine” by Olive Orsak, accompanied by Amy Richards

The Greatest Showman

🎟 Center Ring: Sacrament Hymn 175 – O God, the Eternal Father

Hunger Games

Click to open the hymns. There will be no hymn books in the building for the foreseeable future.

F1

Before the race starts, before tires hit the tarmac, every great team pauses for strategy. This week’s revelation is your pre-race huddle. Section 84 is all about the priesthood, ordinances, and the divine power behind your spiritual engine.

Superman

🟦 Blue Hole Ward Activity : Saturday, August 23 from 6:30 to 8:30 PM. Splash, snacks, and spirit. Bring your whole super team.

how to train your dragon

This week, your challenge should you choose to accept it is to conquer slippery obstacle courses, ponder prophetic visions, and feed your local Sister missionaries before they start roasting marshmallows with the Spirit.

Choose Your Kart. Grab Your Scriptures. Let's Go!

This section is basically the gold trophy cup of revelation. Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon were shown a vision of the degrees of glory: Celestial, Terrestrial, and Telestial. You could call it… Heaven’s podium. 🥇🥈🥉

Survivor: Dripping Springs Ward Edition

The Lord promises protection to the faithful. Sometimes it’s a shield, sometimes it’s a spiritual machete cutting through the vines of confusion. This week, let’s be the kind of survivors who build each other up, seek revelation boldly, and don’t give up the fire tokens of faith when things get hot. (And yes, they are VERY hot.)

Come On, Barbie, Let's Go Minister

In this week’s study, the Lord reminds His saints and us that spiritual riches far outweigh any earthly wealth. These revelations emphasize the value of obedience, the power of testimony, and the sacred responsibility to share the word.

Indiana Dads and the Temple of Kids

🗓 Tuesday, June 17 @ 6:30 PM 📍 Dripping Springs HEB parking lot (next to HEB gas station)

Hey Bishop, I Know What We're Gonna Do This Week!

If Phineas and Ferb can invent rollercoasters, time machines, and molecular rearrangers before lunch… surely we can carve out time to seek the Spirit.

Suit Up, Saints!

📝 Reminder : All agents must submit permission slips or risk camp FOMO. Let’s get those forms in so your youth can participate in the adventure of a lifetime (no memory wipe required).

Ohana Means Family

Just like Lilo taking care of Stitch (and Stitch… chaotically trying to care back), this week’s reading is all about stewardship. Whether it’s ministering, callings, or just loving your people, even the ones who eat your peanut butter. It’s our job to be faithful and wise in what we’re given.

Top Gun: Ward Weekly Flyby

This week’s lesson reminds us that truth from God is like an eternal runway light. It’s always on. It never flickers. And it keeps us from crashing into dumb ideas.

IncrediMom: No Cape Required

“Not every super has powers… but every disciple has gifts.” – Not Edna Mode, but probably should’ve been

Ward Wars: Return of the Sacrament

This week’s study reminds us that even in dark times, the Lord’s promises shine brighter than the twin suns of Tatooine.

Silenzio Bruno!

This week (April 28–May 4) we are diving into Doctrine and Covenants 41–44 : "My Law to Govern My Church."

Vote for Pedro

📖 Doctrine and Covenants 37–40: “If Ye Are Not One Ye Are Not Mine”

The Dripping Springs Dunder Mifflin Weekly

"If I had a nickel for every time this ward did something inspiring… I’d have a lot of nickels. And a testimony." -Michael Scott - Bishop Christensen

The Ocean Chose You

This week, as we study the Lord’s call to early missionaries, we remember that He knows what’s inside us—even when we don’t see it yet . Open your mouth, and it shall be filled. Your light was meant to shine.

The Bluey Bulletin

“The Lord doesn’t just want to gather His people—He wants to protect, prepare, and empower them.”

Parks and Recreation: Ward Edition

“There’s only one thing I hate more than lying: skim milk. Which is water that’s lying about being milk.” – Ron Swanson

Luck of the Ward: March Madness Edition

It’s March Madness and Luck of the Irish rolled into one! Whether you’re chasing a pot of gold or the perfect bracket, this week is all about blessings, buzzer-beaters, and a little bit of luck. 🍀🏀

Run, Bishop, Run

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You're Killin' Me, Smalls!

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