Updated information for the Singles Conference coming up......

Single Adult Conference

Enduring Through Faith

October 28, 29, 30,  of 2011

Fee of $25.00 each

Payable at Mobile Stake Center when you check in.

No Payment is Due Until You Check In!!!!

Stakes Invited: Jacksonville, Tallahassee, Lake City, Tifton, Panama City, Fort Walton, Pensacola, Dothan, Mobile, Montgomery, Bessemer, Hunstville, Memphis, Tupelo, Jackson, Hattiesburg, Gulfport, New Orleans, Denahm Springs, and Baton Rouge

Oct 28-- Registration begins at 5pm

Salt Lake City Temple

at Stake Center. Potato Bar at 7pm. 

Then we have planned hayrides, games

including Wheel of Fortune, Spin the 

Bottle, and a Scavenger Hunt.

  You can also guess how many jelly

beans are in the jar and enjoy board

games and puzzles.  We will also have

music and dancing.  Dress casually or 

in 1950's style.  The dance will be a 

1950's theme with oldies as well as 

contemporary music.  Festivities end

at 11pm.

Don't miss it!!!!!!

Oct 29---Saturday Morning---

You choose what you would like to do until 12 noon when lunch of chili, stew, or tortilla soup and dessert will be served.  At 2pm, the classes begin and rotate each hour ending at 5pm.  Because of limited classroom size, we have planned for three groups to rotate in the order listed:

"Golden Steadfast Pillars"---Classes 1,2,3

"Silver Standard Bearers"---Classes 2,3,1

"Maroon Faithful Sojourners"--- classes 3,1,2

When you register, you will be in one of the groups.

Dress for classes and banquet/ dance is Sunday Best!!!

Classes Are:

1.--"Open the Windows of Heaven"

2.-- "The Test of Time"

3. --"You're Not Alone

Please Register online

If you do not have internet access please let your Single Adult Rep, your Bishop, or one of us know you are attending.

Martha Causey--601-530-2822

Mary Fairchild--601--508-9100

Please leave a message, if we miss your call

Please Note:  Divorces Must BE FINAL BEFORE Conference Dates!!!!

A special invite

I would love to give a special invite to all of the singles in the Gulf Coast area.  We would love for you all to come join our singles conference.  We have great classes, activities and dances planned and it should be a great time.

The companionship that I have felt before as I have attended these conferences have been great.  Everyone needs a friend to encourage us to continue on the path of righteousness.

We especially need you to register by October 24th --so we will have an idea of how many to plan for the weekend.  Please spread the word for us to all the stakes in the surrounding areas.

Ether 12 talks about the faith of our ancient prophets and those of the Book of Mormon who did extraordinary accomplishments because they had the love of the Lord behind them.

 Ether 12:8-- "But because of the faith of men he has shown himself unto the world, and glorified the name of the Father and prepared a way that thereby others might be partakers of the heavenly gift, that they might hope for those things which they have not seen."

I'm counting on you all to help spread the word and we will have a great time together at the end of October.

Marty Causey

Mobile Stake Single Adult Rep

More Info on the Single's Conference

http://www.singleadultconference.com/

The above link is to the single adult conference for the Mobile stake. Stake included are:
Jacksonville, Lake City, Tallahassee, Dothan, Panama City, Fort Walton, Pensacola, Tifton(GA), Montgomery, Huntsville, Memphis, Tupelo, Jackson, Hattiesburg, Gulfport, Mobile, New Orleans, Denham Springs, and Baton Rouge.  

Here is the tentative schedule for the conference.  YOU MUST REGISTER ON THE ABOVE LINK.  This website does not let you register for the conference.
It sounds like it's going to be a great time so everyone should register and come.
Valerie Foy



PROPOSED SCHEDULE/SUBJECT TO CHANGE*

Mobile Alabama Stake
Single Adult Conference
October 28-29-30, 2011


FRIDAY, October 28, 2011

REGISTRATION:
5:00pm - 10:00pm
FEES  $25.00 at time of registration
FREE TIME:
5:00pm - 8:00pm

MUSIC AND DANCE:
8:00pm -11:00pm
Lite Snacks


SATURDAY, October 29, 2011

REGISTRATION:
8:00am – 12:00pm
FEES  $25.00 at time of registration

FREE TIME
8:00am – 12:00pm
SUGGESTED SAFE ACTIVITIES IN THE NEAR AREA WILL POSTED ON THE WEBSITE

LUNCH and SOCIAL TIME
12:00pm – 2:00pm
Make your own submarine sandwich

WORKSHOPS
2:00pm – 5:00pm
WORKSHOP #1: "Open the Windows of Heaven" -- Obedience to the Lord's law of finance, tithes and offerings, and wise use of finances and credit.*
WORKSHOP #2:  "The Test of Time" -- Wise use of time, making the most of each day, and making each day count for doing good and being good.*
WORKSHOP #3:  "You're Not Alone" -- Building your faith that God really is there even when you are literally alone.*

FREE TIME
5:00pm – 8:00pm

DANCE AND SOCIAL TIME
8:00pm to 11:00pm
Lite Snacks


SUNDAY, October 30, 2011

SACRAMENT
9:00am to 10:30am
SPEAKER:  PRESIDING AUTHORITY
Lite sack lunch for those who are traveling long distances only

New Stake Single Rep Called For Mobile Stake

Martha Causey from Lucedale, MS Branch was called last week to fill the shoes of the Stake Singles Representative for the Mobile Alabama Stake.  With the upcoming single conference it will be quite the challenge to organize and execute this wonderful activity.  We are all so thankful for Martha taking the reins and organizing the single adults to participate in activities which strengthen each member of the group.

Single Adult Conference Scheduled

Under the direction of President Harlan G. Spencer, the Mobile Alabama Stake is announcing the dates for our SINGLE ADULT Conference in October 2011.  

It will be October 28, 29, 30, 2001.

Our intentions are to make this Conference, “ A Spiritual Time” for all single adults.

The theme for the conference is:

Enduring Through Faith

“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.”

(Hebrews 11:1)

Faith

Faith is like a warm candle flame,

A glow that keeps us strong,

And faith is there to see us through

When sometimes things go wrong.

Credit: GameAnna

Life's challenging and not always easy

We're bound to have some sorrow.

But, faith can help to get us through,

To a brighter better day, tomorrow.

So, when you burn this little candle,

And you feel its warmth and see its steady light.

Remember that your unwavering faith will help,

Make the dark days seem much more bright.

   Mary Fairchild

http://www.freedigitalphotos.net/images/view_photog.php?photogid=2264


Friday, registration and social

Saturday morning workshops

Saturday afternoon activities and

free time

Saturday night dance

Sunday, Sacrament/Testimony Mtg

We will have registration and more information and details via a special WEBSITE by August 20^th, 2011.

We expect that the Conference fees will be no more than $25.00 per attendee.

Three (3) Spiritual and Informative Workshops are being planned.

Any questions, please contact myself, or Randy Vest at    Randy.Vest@thyssenkrupp.com

Pensacola Stake

Pensacola, Florida Stake

Stake Single Reps: 

Laurie Taylor 
laurie77@cox.net

Jeff Rains
jeff_rains1968@yahoo.com

Wards/Branches

Pensacola Ward

Pensacola Military Branch

Pine Forest Ward

Fox Run Ward

Milton Ward

Perdido Ward
Jay Branch
Navarre Ward
Gulf Breeze Branch

Mobile Alabama Stake

Mobile Alabama Stake
Our stake leaders:

Stake President: President Harlan Spencer

First Councilor: President Robert Emmerson

Second Councilor: President Lee Odom

High Councilor over Singles: Randy Vest

Stake Single Adult Rep: Martha Causey--Lucedale, MS Branch

Units and single adult reps:

Atmore Branch

Daphne Ward: Beverly Wilkins

Foley:

Grove Hill:

Lucedale:

Mobile:

Monroe:

Pascagoula:

Semmes:

Theodore:

Toxley:

Something To Think About......

Why Am I Single? by Valerie Steimle-Foy

Just like those people who wonder, Who am I ?, Why am I here?, and What is my purpose in life?; the question of Why am I single?, comes to the mind of every single member. How did I get myself in this situation?

Other questions like: Why haven’t I found someone who will love me? Why do I continue to marry the same kind of person? and Why do I have to be alone? are also questions which surface in many single members’ minds. These questions might seem random and not related but they are important to single people. Some of these questions are better answered by a trained psychologist and other questions are of a more spiritual nature. Either way, I would like to address them all. These answers are not meant as a “cure all” for being single. On the contrary, I hope they help all singles to understand themselves better and realize they are loved of God.

Why am I single? That is a very good question. I have asked that question of myself. Why was I left alone with nine children? Why did my husband die after being married twenty-five years? We all have challenges to face and we all have a purpose here on earth. One of the conclusions I have come to in answer to this question of “why am I single?” is found in Doctrine and Covenants, section 122, verse seven. It is interesting to note that one of the most difficult times of Joseph Smith’s life brought out one of the best passages of scripture we’ve ever read. Sections 121, 122, 123 have the best teachings for all members of the Church.

Liberty Jail was at best a horrendous place to live. The prophet Joseph Smith describes it as such: “We are kept under a strong guard, night and day, in a prison of double walls and doors, proscribed in our liberty of conscience, our food is scant…… We have been compelled to sleep on the floor with straw, and not blankets sufficient to keep us warm…

With this suffering in mind and the humility the Prophet Joseph felt, the words came, “…know thou, my son, that all these things shall give thee experience, and shall be for thy good.”

Know thou, my children, that all these things shall give thee experience and shall be for thy good. I know, I don’t like being single. No one really does, but the experience was for my good.

What can I learn from being single? What can I learn from the experience of losing a spouse either through death or divorce? More and more questions come to mind from our situation but we can learn from our experience in all that we do in this life and then help others. This experience is for our good.

Not to sound arrogant or belittling of our difficulties, but we knew we were going to have challenges when we heard of the great plan of happiness in the Spirit World. We knew that our life on earth would be challenging in some ways and when these difficulties came, we would hopefully remember the encouraging words of the Savior: “Know thou, that all these things shall give thee experience and shall be for thy good”.

Why haven’t I found someone who will love me? This is also another great question. I don’t know why some members of the Church have companions that stay and some don’t. I don’t know why some never marry and some have successful marriages all their lives. There are many righteous members who have never married and are worthy of a righteous companion. There are also many righteous members who are divorced who also are worthy of a righteous companion, but this doesn’t happen quickly.

One of the best books I have ever read after my husband passed away is called Mars and Venus Starting Over,by John Gray, PhD. In this book, Dr. Gray hits the nail right on the head about so many concepts in relationships between men and women and how they can heal from their loss. What he suggests is that when you are married for a certain period of time you form an emotional attachment with that person. When the person is gone whether through divorce or death, the attachment is lost. He says, “Until we are able to let go of our attachment, we are not able to tap into this innate ability to find love.”

That statement made an amazing discovery for me. I was dependent on my deceased husband before he passed away and had a difficult time coping without him there. When we experience these trials of losing a companion, there is so much emotional baggage we have to deal with in our life, we can’t think straight. How can we heal ourselves when we are walking in a fog? Dr Gray says we have to take the time to heal ourselves.

Whether you have never been married or are single again, do all that you can do to improve yourself. Do all you can do to heal yourself so you can think clearly and feel the Spirit reveal to you what you need to do in your life. Read whatever books you can find that will help you make a better life. Keep your faith strong but also remember that you can improve your life as you open up to righteous members of the church. There are two great examples of this idea from righteous sisters who have never been married. Kristen Meredith McMain and Wendy Watson. Both righteous women who were in their fifties. Both single and were never married until some how they were introduced to single apostles of the Lord. Sister McMain married Elder Dallin H. Oaks and Sister Watson married Elder Russell M. Nelson. They kept their faith and never gave up. They lived worthy lives and were blessed with a companion. I can’t promise that all single sisters will find apostles of the Lord to marry but know that Heavenly Father loves and treasures you. He wants you to be happy.

Richard G. Scott once said in a Church Education System Fireside on January 13, 2002: "The Lord puts challenges in your path to mold your character. For your own personal growth He will often let you struggle with a matter for a while, even when you are pleading for help. But as you follow true principles, He will finally see you through. He intends that when you have reached your extremity, you will turn to Him for comfort, peace, and assistance. He will send these through the quiet prompting of the Spirit. He will give reassurance and guidance that are essential to correct decisions in your life.

Hope these words will give you something to think about and support you in your life.