Home Alone

Dripping Springs Ward Newsletter

Christmas has a way of arriving fast and loud, and sometimes we blink and realize we feel a little… left behind. Like Kevin McCallister, life gets busy, plans change, and the noise fades into quiet moments we didn’t expect. This week, we remember that no matter how alone we may feel, the Savior always shows up right on time. The greatest gift was never forgotten.

Church Program

Opening Hymn: 203. Angels We Have Heard on High

 

Sacrament Hymn: 1203. What Child Is This

 

Sacrament 

 

Special Musical Number: Primary Kids – Little Baby in a Manger

 

Speaker: Riley Skinner 

 

Special Musical Number: Choir – O Come, O Come, Emmanuel

 

Speaker: Spencer Hampton

 

Hymn: 209. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing

 

Hymn: 204. Silent Night

 

Speaker: David Christensen

 

Hymn: 212. Far, Far Away on Judea's Plains

 

Closing Hymn: 207. It Came Upon the Midnight Clear

 

Optional Zoom Link: Join Here

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

Missionaries 
 

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

Ministering Reminder

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

YOUTH ACTIVITIES

No Youth Activities This Week

There will be no Wednesday youth activities this week.

Enjoy Christmas with your families, rest up, and recharge. We will see everyone back soon.

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

The Matchless Gift of God’s Divine Son

Christmas reminds us that even when things feel quiet, chaotic, or unexpectedly lonely, God keeps His promises. The greatest gift was never forgotten, delayed, or misplaced.

Study this week’s message from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Take time this week to slow down, gather your people, and remember that Christ always comes through.

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