9th Ward Bishopric
Bishopric Councilor Joe Graham and his wife Courtney recently traded the local weather for the stunning landscapes and "Lord of the Rings" scenery of this island nation.
What is New Zealand?
This sister used to play Hockey and can strip clean a bulletproof vest.
Who is Fawn Morgan?
On March 17, 1842, she was elected as the first president of the Female Relief Society of Nauvoo.
Who is Emma Hale Smith?
This sister knows a ton about the positive effects of a well-nourished body, instead of unhealthy/extreme diet culture. She also enjoys hiking and eating fresh berries.
Who is Liesl Lubeck?
This specific date in early autumn is the most common birthday in the United States.
What is September 9th?
When he isn't serving in the bishopric, Bishop Curtis Ashton spends his professional time researching this specific subject.
What is church history?
This sister can make professional homemade gingerbread houses (video tutorials and 2nd place contest winning type houses). She also plays the oboe.
Who is Jen King?
This historic document was first read by President Gordon B. Hinckley at the General Relief Society Meeting in September 1995.
What is “The Family: A Proclamation to the World”?
This sister is a twin, loves watching anything true crime, and creatively experiments with make-up like a pro.
Who is Kyra Pulham?
Sisters Mildred and Patty Hill are credited with composing the melody for this song in 1893, though the famous lyrics came later.
What is “Happy Birthday to you”?
These are the two specific titles given to the men who serve as the "right and left hands" of the Bishop.
Who are the First and Second Counselors?
This sister’s dream is to be a Master Homemaker: gardening, canning, decorating, crafting, organizing, and successful parenting. She’s got 4 kids, so she’s already crushing it.
Who is Tricia Taylor?
This was the original name of the organization when it was founded in Nauvoo with only 20 women in attendance.
What is “The Female Relief Society of Nauvoo”?
This sister’s favorite place and time period is the Wild West, has a horrible internal compass, and would be a figure skater if she could.
Who is Kelli Nitta?
This astronomical term describes the phenomenon where you share a birthday with at least one other person in a room of just 23 people.
What is the Birthday Paradox?
In addition to the ward's spiritual needs, the Bishopric holds the specific responsibility of presiding over this group of young men in the Aaronic Priesthood.
Who are the priests?
This sister has run half marathons and has a dream career as a Middle School Choir Teacher.
Who is Jessica Andrews?
Under the leadership of Emmeline B. Wells, the Relief Society famously sold over 200,000 bushels of this grain to the U.S. government during World War I.
What is wheat?
This sister dreams of traveling to Jerusalem, has 10 kids, and is capable of escaping from a locked school bathroom through a window in a pinch.
Who is Jill Taylor?
In this country, it is considered bad luck to wish someone a "Happy Birthday" or celebrate before the actual day has arrived.
What is Germany?
Every Sunday, the Bishopric meets with this individual to coordinate the musical numbers and hymns for Sacrament meeting.
Who is the Ward Chorister?
This sister’s favorite drink is water (can’t stand soda), is skilled at embroidery, and could give a Ted-Talk on Sleep training babies.
Who is Ginger Owens?
The Relief Society motto, "Charity Never Faileth," is taken from this specific book and chapter of the New Testament.
What is 1 Corinthians 13?
This sister enjoys writing poetry, cooking, baking, and organizing. She worked for a modeling agency during High School, and won an arm wrestling tourney in High School.
Who is Sandy Jasper?
In the 19th century, this expensive spice was often used in British birthday cakes to signify wealth; today, it’s a standard yellow flavoring.
What is saffron?