Fort Lauderdale Florida Temple Open House and Dedication Dates Announced

The First Presidency has announced open house and dedication dates for the Fort Lauderdale Florida Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The public is invited to visit the temple during an open house from Saturday, 29 March, through 19 April 2014, excluding Sundays. Free reservations for the open house can be made through the fortlauderdalemormontemple.org website in the coming weeks.

For more information please visit: http://www.mormonnewsroom.org/multimedia-download/article/fort-lauderdale-florida-temple-open-house-and-dedication-dates-announced

A Night in Bethlehem

A Night in Bethlehem and Christmas Celebration was a wonderful success and brought the joy of Christ's to our hearts. Over 700 people came and enjoyed the celebration, concert and dance. Thank you to everyone who made the event possible and for all the hard work. Please enjoy the pictures from the event by clicking the picture below.

The Reason Behind Christmas

May we always remember our Savior, Jesus Christ as we celebrate this Christmas season.  Don't forget to join us this Friday for A Night in Bethlehem and Christmas Celebration at the stake center at 7pm.  For more information visit our event on Facebook. 

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A Night in Bethlehem and Christmas Celebration

Did you ever wonder what it may have been like when Jesus Christ was born?  Come and join us for A Night in Bethlehem and Christmas Celebration where you will be taken back to when Jesus was born and experience what it was like to live in those times.

As you step out of the 21st century and into the time of Christ you will be given themed clothing and coins to be used to purchase items in the village. Once clothed, you will move through four vignettes depicting the greatly anticipated birth of our Savior Jesus Christ. After which you will enter into a small village of Bethlehem where you can visit various village shops and markets while using the coins to purchase food and other items. Crafts and activities will also be taking place for the youth and children attending.  Following the village experience a Nativity presentation will depict the night Jesus Christ was born followed by a Christmas Concert presented by the Hunter Creek Stake Choir.  A Christmas Celebration including music and dancing is to follow the festivities.

People of all ages, faiths and backgrounds are welcome to come celebrate the birth of the Savior Jesus Christ. It will take place on Friday, December 20, 2013 beginning at 7:00pm at the stake center, the schedule is as follows:

7:00 – Experience Bethlehem
8:00 – Live Nativity
8:30 – Christmas Concert
9:00 – Christmas Celebration

We are so grateful for Jesus Christ the Savior and Redeemer of the world.  As we celebrate His birth this season, may we reach out with kindness and love to all around us.  He truly lives and loves us.
"..there shall be no other name given nor any other way nor means whereby salvation can come unto the children of men, only in and through the name of Christ, the Lord Omnipotent." (Mosiah 3:17)  – Orlando Florida Hunters Creek Stake Presidency

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Cypress Park Elementary Teach-In Event - November 20th

Cypress Park Elementary

Teach-In Event  

Wednesday, November 20, 2013

The event takes place at Cypress Park Elementary during regular school hours, 9am-3pm. They are asking for representatives from various businesses in the community to come to the school and talk to the students about their careers and other activities that they do. What a great opportunity to get to know and to help the students learn all the possibilities they have in this life and help support the school we have adopted!

No one has to commit to the entire day and a schedule of 30 minute intervals is set-up for any volunteer once a time block has established around the individual's availability.  Volunteers will be stationed in one room and students will rotate to them, so any and all presentation equipment will be easily accessed.

Please contact Michael Jennings, Cypress Park Elementary School, at (407) 858-3100 ext 3202246 or Michael.Jennings@ocps.net with any further questions and to schedule your attendance!

Day of Service 2013 - Project Details

The following is a list of projects that will be completed as part of our day of service at Cypress Park Elementary. Each ward has been assigned to a specific project. Some tools and supplies will be needed, please direct any questions to the project leaders listed below.

All able bodies (4 and up) that can work should to go to the school at 9:00 am to help with the projects listed.  Any older members or mothers with small children can help at the stake center at 9:00 am.  Lunch will be served at 12:00 pm at the school. 

The projects and leaders and ward assignments are as follows:

PAVER PROJECT

St. Cloud: Jarom Fertic/Adam Arrington

Kissimmee: Bryan Melick

SCHOOL FRONT BEAUTIFICATION

Pleasant Hill: Chad Tucker

Poinciana: Clark Leishman

BUTTERFLY GARDEN BEAUTIFICATION

Lake Nona: Spencer Meadows

Hunters Creek: Cameron Kober

PARKING LOT PAINTING

YSA Branch: Nolan Beatty