A bit of Salem history...

The first Bishop of the original Salem Ward, George H.B. Harris was called and set apart by Thomas E. Ricks on November 23, 1884. The Salem Ward was formally organized in February 1885 by the Apostle John Taylor. Bishop Harris served for 15 years. There were 13 Bishops of the original Salem Ward.
On February 11, 1979, Salem Ward became Salem 1st and 2nd Wards. Glade Wasden was called as Bishop of the new Salem 1st Ward and Paul Mortensen was called as Bishop of the new Salem 2nd Ward. In the spring of 1996, Salem 1st split again and the Salem 3rd Ward was organized with Mark Gehmlich serving as Bishop of the 1st Ward and Torrey Bird serving as the new Salem 3rd Ward Bishop.
On November 22, 2009 the Salem 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Wards were reorganized and a new Teton River Ward was formed. Serving as Bishop in the Salem 1st Ward is Cleve Bagley, Bishop of the Salem 2nd Ward is Charles Allen, Bishop of the Salem 3rd Ward is Bart Lynn and Bishop of the Teton River Ward is Kendall Grant.

THURSDAY NOVEMBER 19, 2009

This is a blog to remind everyone to remember Julie Phillips in your thoughts, prayers, (and if so inclined) a special fast on Thursday November 19, 2009. The bishop asked this of us in sacrament meeting on Sunday. The Salem 3rd Ward also will be having a ward temple session this same day. It will be the 7:30PM session, so remember to be there a little earlier. What a great opportunity for us as a ward to come together for Julie and to pull together as a ward...


SPREAD THE WORD

What the bishop said...

I was talking to Bishop Lynn this morning about Sunday, when the three Salem wards will become four. He said that we know of two things for sure. First, we know that we will all still be members of the same stake. And second? The gospel will still be true.



Thanks Bishop....

Ian Checketts Got His Mission Call!!

We tried to get everyone on the phone as Ian opened his mission call. It didn't really work out as planned but that was ok. He had all his buddies meet at the new house and Katie and Kris with Kelly and his family. He's going to New York Utica and leaves Jan. 27, 2010.

This is from Donna Checkett's Blog!

We wish Ian the best of luck and will do our best to get his mission address posted as soon as we get it so we can keep him in our Ward missionary list.

SALUTE OUR SOLDIERS

The theme for November's pack meeting is "Soldier Salute". Through the Scout office we have found a platoon in Iraq that is desperate need of some TLC. Most of the men (young at that) in this platoon are not getting letters from home and any kind of packages from home. So, we are going to help them.

We are looking for donations......These are some of the things these soldiers could use. Any quantity is great. We will be taking these items to the Scout office where they will be sending them out to them.

Snacks of any kind that won't melt
Tuna
peanut butter, jelly, pretzels, candy gum, crackers etc.
toilet paper (pretty pathetic that it is not being supplied for them)
flavored drink mix (koolaid, crystal light)
shaving supplies, deodorant (no aerosol spray), hand sanitizer, chap stick, sun screen, shampoo, toothpaste
paper back books, magazines, puzzle books (Sudoku, word searches)

If you have items you want to donate, call Karen or Alan Beagley to come get them OR bring them to the Beagley's home.

We will be sorting them at pack meeting in November.....November 24th.

Choose This Day...

With memories of Brother David Hirschi . . .

As Bishop said in church, "Please . . . no empty seats."

Goodbye My Friend

For those of you who are not aware, Brother Dave Hirschi passed away yesterday morning (Monday, October 5, 2009). While this is bittersweet for many of us, I am sure that Dave is rejoicing in his reunion with his beloved spouse.

The viewing for Brother Hirschi will be Friday from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. and Saturday at 10:00. His funeral will be on Saturday at 11:00 a.m.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Bill Hirschi Family, Mike Hirschi Family, Jolynn Davis Family and other members of the Hirschi family who have traveled to our ward during this time. We love you all.

Dave, you will be missed but not forgotten.