Tag Archives: Fireside

Christmas Fireside Suggestions

A wonderful fireside to have during the Christmas season is one that focuses on Christmas music. This is an easy fireside to set up and it welcomes in the spirit so easily. These ideas can also be adapted to work as a sacrament meeting to celebrate Christmas. You can have a formal fireside with one or two speakers and musical numbers planned. You may have the choir sing, and then contact other groups to have them perform as well. This is a great fireside that can involve many people in your ward. It is also a great time to invite … Continue reading →

Youth Fireside on New Year’s Eve

If you have teenagers you may be wondering the best way to handle New Year’s Eve this year, especially since it does fall on a Sunday. This is a fair question. Fortunately the church has come up with a great answer. President Hinckley will be speaking on the new theme for mutual this year. Elder Jeffrey R Holland and Sister Susan W Tanner will be speaking as well. Peter Brienholt, William Joseph and Ryan Tani will be guest musicians for the night. The fireside is scheduled to start at 6:00 p.m. MST. If you live in the United States or … Continue reading →

LDS Christmas Devotional

The First Presidency Christmas Devotional will be held on December 3, 2006. The meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. MST. The broadcast will be available at your local ward building. This is a wonderful way to begin the Christmas season. The devotional will include music from the Tabernacle Choir and the Orchestra of Temple Square. In years past there have been a variety of guest soloists who have sung with the Tabernacle Choir. The music each year is beautiful, and a reminder of the reason that we celebrate Christmas. The members of the First Presidency also speak at the devotional. … Continue reading →

Guests and Fireplaces: A Warm Combination

There are few things more inviting on a cold night than a crackling fire. If you have a fireplace, you will want to utilize its cozy promise to all those who pass your threshold. If you don’t have one, then don’t worry about this unless you want to rush out and buy one before your guests arrive. Below are some hopefully helpful tips to setting up a “friendly fire” for all to enjoy. 1. Light the fire about one-half hour before company is expected. This way, it will only need an occasional poke to keep going. (Your guests may need … Continue reading →

Young Adults and CES Firesides

If you have recently graduated from high school you may want to attend the CES fireside broadcast on September 10, 2006. The broadcasts will begin at 6:00 pm MDT. These broadcasts are designed for young adults age eighteen through thirty. You are welcome to attend if you are married or single. The firesides address the spiritual needs of those in the early stages of adulthood. These firesides are offered several times during the year and can usually be seen at your local building or stake center. If you are attending a church school then they will be available in a … Continue reading →