Dripping Springs Ward Newsletter
A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving: Finding Gratitude in the Simple Things
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Sunday Sacrament Program
Opening Hymn: 92. For the Beauty of the Earth
Sacrament Hymn: 197. O Savior, Thou Who Wearest a Crown
Speaker: Reed Omer
Intermediate Hymn: 1029. I Can’t Count Them All
Speaker: Dallin Slade
Closing Hymn: 94. Come, Ye Thankful People
Optional Zoom Link: Join Here
(We’ll miss you in person, but we’re glad you’re with us.)
Tithing Declaration: Bishop Christensen meets through Dec 15 (via Zoom). Reserve your slot here. Blessings await.
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COME, FOLLOW ME — Linus Has Something to Say 🍂
November 24–30
“He ‘Has Sealed His Mission and His Works with His Own Blood’”
Doctrine and Covenants 135–136
This week brings reflection, remembrance, and the kind of quiet gratitude Linus whispers about while everyone else panics over the snack-based Thanksgiving menu.
Maybe this year we all need to remember: even when life feels like popcorn and pretzels, the Savior always brings the real feast.
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YOUTH ACTIVITIES — Canceled
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No youth activities this week due to Thanksgiving.
Enjoy the break, travel safe, and may your popcorn never replace your turkey.
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🎄 Ward Christmas Breakfast — VENUE CHANGED
Saturday, Dec 13 @ 9 AM • At the Church
Ugly sweater contest + pancakes. Bring your most ridiculous knitwear; Snoopy would approve.
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:
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.
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MINISTERING REMINDER — Be the Linus in Someone’s Chaos 💛
Linus didn’t get the glory, but he always held things together.
Check in on your families.
Send the text.
Share some light.
Even small efforts mean everything. |
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🗓️ Upcoming Events
- ✨ Dec 5–6 – Stake Christmas Concert
- 🥞 Dec 13 @ 9 AM – Ward Christmas Breakfast @ The Church (VENUE CHANGED)
- 🕍 Dec 13 – Ward Temple Day
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⛪ Feb 28, 2026 – Adult Temple Trip — “Do Two That Day.”
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🏕️ Mar 18–21 – Girls Camp @ Camp Caney Creek
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💫 Jun 29–Jul 4, 2026 – FSY @ San Antonio Trinity
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MISSIONARY SECTION — Love, Share, Invite (Charlie Brown Style) 🚪
The missionaries hope to visit every household in the ward before year’s end with a simple, heartfelt Love / Share / Invite Christmas message.
Let’s help them finish strong! If Charlie Brown can keep trying to kick that football, we can open the door and say hello.
And remember:
Daily at 10:01 AM or PM, join the ward in praying for the missionaries to find those ready to receive the gospel.
📱 Text (number in the emailed newsletter)
Or schedule here:
🍽 Feed the Missionaries
🚗 Schedule a Love Share And Invite Message
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TL;DR — Charlie Brown’s Cheat Sheet 📝 |
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CFM: D&C 135–136
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Church @ 9 AM: Hymns linked above
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Youth: Off this week
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Dec 5–6: Stake Christmas Concert
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Dec 13: Ward Christmas Breakfast + Temple Day
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Missionaries: Visiting every home
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Daily 10:01 Prayer: For the missionaries
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FINAL THOUGHT
Life won’t always give us the feast we imagined, but the Savior always gives us the hope we need.And somehow, in His hands, even the simplest moments become holy. Maybe that’s the miracle Charlie Brown’s been trying to teach us all along.
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