Christmas Vacation

Dripping Springs Ward Newsletter

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.

Church Program

Missionaries

Sis. Riddle & Sis. Mason — Call or Text (number in the emailed newsletter)

Ward Choir Practice

Right after church in the Relief Society room. Snacks + toys for kids included. (Runs each Sunday through the performance on Dec 21.)

Ministering Reminder

This week’s challenge: be the person who checks in before the stress hits peak “holiday road.”

A quick text + a sincere invite = powerful ministering.

Opening Hymn: 1018 – Come, Lord Jesus

Sacrament Hymn: 196 – Jesus, Once of Humble Birth

Speaker: Hillary Cook

Special Musical Number: Piano piece by Sister Riddle

Speaker: Michael Holmes

Closing Hymn: 208 – O Little Town of Bethlehem

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.

YOUTH ACTIVITIES

Older YW & Priests: Wimberley Trail of Lights. Meet at HEB in Dripping Springs at 6:30 PM

YW 12–15: White Elephant Party + Movie + Food

Teachers & Deacons: Gingerbread House Competition at the Hamptons

Ward Temple Trip — Feb 28, 2026 (“Do Two That Day”)

Plan now to join the ward and “Do Two” sessions (endowment/sealing/initiatory).

Goal: Fill 10 AM & 12 PM endowment + sealing/initiatory (10 AM–1 PM)

Sign-ups are open now

Bring ancestor names (Need help? Ask Gina Zatylny, Brian Goold, Don Clark, Kari Golat) • Childcare + post-temple meetup TBD

Come Follow Me

Dec 15–21: The Family: A Proclamation to the World - “The Family Is Central to the Creator’s Plan”.

Thought for the week: The Proclamation helps us trade “perfect holiday expectations” for covenant-focused reality, love, repentance, forgiveness, and building a home where the Spirit actually wants to stay.

Have theme requests, something to add, or just want to share some thoughts? Just reply to this email.