Dripping Springs Ward Newsletter 
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Church Program – Sunday, October 26, 9:00 AM

(Fast Sunday, so bring your testimony and maybe a tissue or two)

 

Opening Hymn: 228. You Can Make the Pathway Bright

Sacrament Hymn: 187. God Loved Us, So He Sent His Son

Closing Hymn: 14. Sweet Is the Peace the Gospel Brings

 

Optional Zoom Link: Join Here

(We’ll miss you in person, but we’re glad you’re with us.)

 

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

🕊️ Come, Follow Me: “A Voice of Gladness for the Living and the Dead”

Doctrine and Covenants 125–128

 

When Elsa finally embraced who she was, she stopped hiding her gifts, and that is exactly what the Lord asks of us this week.

Joseph Smith reminds us that redemption for both the living and the dead brings gladness to everyone. Whether you are doing family history work, temple service, or just trying to thaw your own spiritual winter, remember that no heart is too frozen for the warmth of Christ’s light.

 

“The Lord is gathering His people, living and dead, to places of safety and joy where the warmth of His presence melts all fear.” —Elsa, probably

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Youth Activities 

👩‍🎨 YW 16–18: Painting Books of Mormon at the Holmes home. Let your creative side glow and bring a friend to share the light.

 

🕵️‍♀️ YW 12–15: Mystery Dinner. The only thing more mysterious than the menu will be how much fun you have.

 

👑 YM Combined: Trivia Night Showdown at the Slades (address in the emailed newsletter). Bring a swimsuit for the hot tub and a winning attitude. Faith, fire, and friendly competition make the perfect thaw.

Ward Temple Trip – December 13, 2026

Our next Ward Temple Trip will be held on Saturday, December 13. We invite all members to join us for an evening of worship and fellowship.

 

Please sign up for one of the following sessions:

  • 6:00 PM Endowment Session

  • 6:00 PM or 6:30 PM Initiatory Sessions

  • 6:00 PM Sealing Session

Time slots are filling up quickly, so please reserve your spot as soon as possible. After the temple, everyone is invited to gather at Kneaders for dessert and good company.

 

If you would like help preparing names or bringing your own family names to the temple, reach out to our Ward Family History Consultants:

Gina Zatylny, Brian Goold, Don Clark, and Kari Golat.

💞 Ministering – “Some People Are Worth Melting For”

Ministering is not about heroic rescues or dramatic gestures. It is about small, consistent acts that warm hearts and lift spirits. Remember, it is a two-way street. Just like Kristoff and Sven, everyone pulls their weight. Show up, check in, and care enough to melt the ice around someone’s day.

 

“Love is putting someone else’s needs before yours.” —Olaf

🌨️ Upcoming Events – “Love Is an Open Ward Calendar”

  • 🕍 Ward Temple Day: Saturday, December 13 — Reserve early while spots are still open.

  • 🥞 Ward Christmas Breakfast: December 13 at 9 AM @ High Pointe Center — A day full of spirit and pancakes.

  • ✨ Stake Christmas Concert: December 5–6 — Add it to your calendar now so you do not miss this musical blizzard of joy.

  • 🏕️ Girls Camp: March 18–21 @ Camp Caney Creek — Sunshine, friendship, and faith are guaranteed.

  • 💫 FSY 2026: June 29–July 4 @ San Antonio Trinity — Pre-registration is open for youth 14 and older.

  • ⛪ Adult Ward Temple Trip: February 28, 2026 — “Do Two” that day (Endowment, Sealing, or Initiatory). Reservations open December 1, 2025. Childcare plans are underway. Bring your own ancestors and a warm heart.

 

👣 Missionary Corner – “The Cold Call Never Bothered Me Anyway”

Our missionaries are braving spiritual snowstorms daily. Join us in praying at 10:01 AM or PM for them to find, teach, and serve with warmth and courage. Offer to feed or go out with them this week. You might both come back spiritually toasty.

 

“Some people are worth melting for, especially if they are trying to find the gospel.” —Olaf, probably

🍽 Feed the Missionaries

🚗 Join Them for a Lesson

 

🧊 TL;DR – The Short & Snowy Version
  • ❄️ Come Follow Me: D&C 125–128 – Redeem the living and the dead.
  • 🎤 Fast Sunday: Bring your testimony and tissues.
  • 👧 Youth: Art, mystery, trivia, and hot tubs.
  • 🎶 Choir: 20 minutes after church.
  • 🕍 Temple Day: December 13 & – reserve early.
  • 🥞 Breakfast: December 13 at 9 AM – pancakes and spirit.
  • 🙏 Ministering: Two-way street. Some people are worth melting for.
  • 💙 Missionaries: Pray daily at 10:01 for success.

☃️ Final Thought – “Warmth in a World of Winter”

“Love will thaw.” —Anna

Faith works the same way. The Savior’s love has the power to melt fear, soften hearts, and heal the coldest seasons of life. If you find yourself walking through a spiritual snowstorm, do not rush it. Keep moving forward, one prayer, one act of kindness, one note of gratitude at a time. The warmth will come.

 

Sometimes the Spirit whispers softly, like falling snow, reminding us that light and hope always return. Just as the sun rises over Arendelle after the storm, Christ’s love always finds its way back to us.

 

So let it go, the worry, the perfectionism, the comparison.

Choose faith over frost.

Choose connection over cold.

And when in doubt, remember: the gospel is not about being perfect; it is about finding warmth in the arms of the One who never lets us freeze alone.