DRIPPING SPRINGS WARD

Sunday, October 11, 2026 · All times Central

AN UNEXPECTED ASSIGNMENT

The Fellowship
of the Folding Chairs

One does not simply find an empty classroom.

In every great adventure, a small fellowship must carry a terrible burden across impossible terrain. In ours, it’s six folding chairs through a doorway designed for one person.

Behold the Fellowship of the Folding Chairs: an epic quest for an empty classroom, enough seats, and the one chair that doesn’t rock diagonally. The map says to pass the drinking fountain, turn left at the unattended casserole dish, and ask someone with keys. It is not a good map.

We’re back together Sunday at 10:30am for fast and testimony meeting. This week’s youth activities span Tuesday and Wednesday, so consult the schedule below before setting out. Even a noble quest gets awkward when your parents drop you at the wrong building.

SUNDAY · OCTOBER 11 · 10:30AM

Fast & testimony meeting

Second hour: Sunday School first, followed by EQ/RS/YM/YW.

Music: Naomi Williams / Renee Omer

YOUTH · READ THE DAY AS WELL AS THE TIME

Two nights. Different destinations.

Tuesday, October 13 · Teachers & Deacons
Level Up Game · 7:00–8:00pm · Skinners’ home
Compete for individual and team awards while learning the value of every voice, especially the Holy Ghost.

Tuesday, October 13 · All Young Women
No activity Tuesday for any Young Women classes. Join the stake Young Women activity on Wednesday.

Wednesday, October 14 · Priests
Stake YM dodgeball · 7:00pm · Stake Center
A useful reminder that “heads up” is sometimes very literal.

Check with your leaders about rides, pickup, and anything to bring.

MINISTERING

Make the follow-up.

Think of someone who mentioned a hard week, an appointment, or a family concern. Ask how it went, then leave room for a real answer. Remembering the small detail can mean a lot.

HEADS UP · DEACONS QUORUM SERVICE PROJECT

Boys crew socks for the Burke Center

The Deacons Quorum is collecting boys crew socks for the Burke Center for Youth in Dripping Springs, with delivery planned around Thanksgiving.

The DQ presidency is organizing the effort with advisor Steve Hunt. Ward members can help by donating boys crew socks.

Donation boxes are expected at church beginning around October 25, with collection continuing into November. Final collection dates and sock-size details will follow.

Add boys crew socks to your shopping list, and watch for the collection boxes. Thank you for helping the Deacons serve young people in our community.

THURSDAY · OCTOBER 29 · 6:00PM

Chili Cook Off & Trail of Treats

Highpointe Amenity Center
Sign up for chili or dessert and come hungry. The phrase “just a little heat” will once again be doing some very ambitious work.

Parents will set up seats around the park perimeter for the Trail of Treats, giving children a candy route away from the parking lot and dark circle road, with more room for everyone to visit.

UPCOMING

Put these on the calendar.

Tuesday, October 20 · 7:00pm
Combined youth pumpkin carving at the church. Bring your own pumpkin. The pumpkin cannot bring itself, despite what October advertising would have you believe.

Tuesday, October 20 · 7:00pm
Stake temple recommend interviews at Parker Lane Chapel.

Saturday, November 7 · Ward temple trip
San Antonio Texas Temple. The invitation is to “do two of something”: choose two ordinance opportunities and reserve your times.

Endowment: 4:30 or 6:00pm
Initiatory: 4:30, 5:00, 5:30, 6:00, or 6:30pm
Sealing: 5:00 or 6:00pm

Reserve through ChurchofJesusChrist.org or Member Tools. For a ward recommend interview, contact the bishopric.

COME, FOLLOW ME · OCTOBER 12–18

“The Redeemer Shall Come to Zion”

Isaiah 58–66

Isaiah connects worship with the way we care for people. Fasting can bless those in need, the Sabbath can bring joy, and Jesus Christ offers healing to the brokenhearted. These chapters also look toward the peace and renewal of His return.

Talk about it: As you read Isaiah 58:6–11, what is one way our family could help someone carrying a heavy burden this week?

TL;DR

The short way there.

Sunday: October 11, 10:30am, fast and testimony meeting. Second hour: Sunday School first, then EQ/RS/YM/YW.

Tuesday: Teachers & Deacons, Level Up at the Skinners’ home, 7:00–8:00pm. No Tuesday activity for all Young Women.

Wednesday: Priests’ stake dodgeball, 7:00pm, Stake Center. Stake YW “Should I Serve a Mission?”, 7:00–8:30pm, Parker Lane Chapel, 2111 Parker Lane.

Help: Boys crew socks for the DQ’s Burke Center for Youth drive. Boxes expected around October 25; final details to follow.

Ahead: October 20, youth pumpkin carving at church and stake recommend interviews at Parker Lane, both 7:00pm. October 29, chili and treats at Highpointe, 6:00pm. November 7, ward temple trip.

Study: October 12–18, Isaiah 58–66, “The Redeemer Shall Come to Zion.”