From our missionaries

Many of the young adults choose to volunteer and serve full-time missions for the church.  The Scarborough Ward recently shared some experiences of missionaries from their area in a recent newsletter.  We thought others might enjoy these too.

Lauren Cockerill recently returned from serving in the London Mission:

Sisters Megan and Chloe Dolben share their thoughts about the Hong Kong mission.  Chloe has recently returned from spending 18-months in Hong Kong, and Megan is soon to also go to the Hong Kong mission and follow in her sisters footsteps:

BYU Ballroom Dance Company - last chance for tickets!

Don't miss out on your opportunity to see the amazing BYU Ballroom Dance Company.  They've been world champions for the last 20 years and put on an amazing show.  For a look at some of their past performances take a look at the video below:

There are a few remaining tickets, so to make sure you're not disappointed please book your tickets now online:

www.positickets.co.uk 

There are two shows:

• 4pm, 4th June 2016
• 8pm, 4th June 2016

Venue: Main Hall, Manor Church of England Academy, York

Ticket Prices: £8 (single ticket); £25 (family ticket, max. 5)

Note that it's raised seating and all seats have a great view

Not to be missed - the BYU Ballroom Dance Company show

Once again we have the exciting opportunity to see the stunning dance show put on by the BYU Ballroom Dance Company.  There were rave reviews last time they came and toured the UK so this is a show not to be missed!  If you love watching 'Strictly Come Dancing' then you'll be sure to love this.

Tickets are selling fast, so to make sure you're not disappointed please book your tickets now online:

www.positickets.co.uk 

There are two shows:

• 4pm, 4th June 2016
• 8pm, 4th June 2016

Venue: Main Hall, Manor Church of England Academy, York

Ticket Prices: £8 (single ticket); £25 (family ticket, max. 5)

Any questions about the event please call Bill Kimberling on: 07803 206722

Free concert - Words and Music from Handel's "Messiah"

There is a FREE concert to be held at the York chapel Saturday 19th March at 7:30pm.  It is music and words from Handel's 'Messiah'.  Everyone is welcome, no tickets are required, although there will be a retiring collection for Martin House Children's Hospice.

Performed by The Occasion Choir, directed by Yvonne Robert, guest reader Geoff Druett, and organist Nicholas Page.

It's Panto Time Again (...oh yes it is!)

Everyone invited to come and see this year's panto  'Snow White and the Mini Miners'.  This is the 10th year that members and friends of the church have put on a pantomime.  Lots of you have come before and know how much fun it will be!  It's free, but you need a ticket.  

Dates and times of the performances are:

Thursday 3rd March, 7pm
Friday 4th March, 7pm
Saturday 5th March, 2pm
Saturday 5th March, 7pm

If you'd like tickets, please get in touch with Rachel at:  email: rachel.whittaker@gmail.com or text/call her on 07932 151092

Bridlington member starts the Tour de Yorkshire cycle race

Bethany Playforth, a member of the Bridlington branch of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, was chosen to flag the start of the inaugural Tour de Yorkshire at its start from Bridlington.

She was selected to start the cycle race and was the first over the starting line.  Thousands of people cheered and clapped as the event began.

Bethany rides an adapted bike which was provided by the innovative East Riding of Yorkshire Council All Ride scheme.  She was taking part in a sponsored cycling event that she organised in aid of the scheme which has helped her develop a passion for the sport.

Come and see the new film Meet the Mormons

Everyone is invited to come and see the new film Meet the Mormons.  There are several dates and locations listed below and each screening is free to attend. 

For those on Twitter you can follow #MeettheMormons and watch the film trailer here:   http://www.meetthemormons.com

You can listen to local church members from York - Mark Cosens and Bill Kimberling - discuss this film on BBC Radio York: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p02p6cx3#auto%C2%A0%E2%80%A6 (see 13:00 and 16:30 minutes in)

The cinematic film ‘Meet the Mormons’ has been on general release for many months in the USA and reached the top 10 in the USA box office.  It examines the very diverse lives of six people – the humanitarian, coach, fighter, bishop, mum and WWII candy bomber. The trailer can be viewed at www.meetthemormons.com  It takes viewers on a journey into the day-to-day realities of individuals living in the U.S., Costa Rica, Nepal and beyond. From their individual passions to their daily struggles, each story paints a picture as rich and unique as the next while challenging the stereotypes.

Following successful screenings in the USA Heidi Ruster (Regional CEO for the American Red Cross) commented, “Meet the Mormons is all about giving back, and that is what we are all about.” “I came away motivated to be a better person”, stated Danny Ainge (President of the Boston Celtics NBA team)

The locations, dates and times for the film showing are as follows:

York Chapel - YO24 4HA -  6pm May 16th (Saturday)

Harrogate Chapel - HG2 7SA (Opposite Harrogate Town FC) - 6pm May 9th (Saturday)

Bridlington Chapel -YO164EL - 7pm May 23rd (Saturday)

Pontefract Chapel - WF8 4QF - 7pm 5th June (Friday)

Scarborough Chapel - YO12 5NA - 7pm June 13th (Saturday)

Selby Chapel - YO8 0RU - 7pm June 20th (Saturday)

North Yorkshire Family History Day

Last Saturday, a wonderful day of discovering family and local heritage was organised by North Yorkshire County Records Office.  Held at the Pavilions of Harrogate, the event proved a great success.

Pictured (from left to right) are Councillor Tim Swales - Chairman of North Yorkshire County Council, Sister Missionaries from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and Mrs Sally Swales.

The Harrogate Family History Centre of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints had a stand run by local expert volunteers David Purser, Geoff English and Barry Fisher. They were also supported by Elder and Sister Smith; a senior couple serving for two years as family history missionaries in the England Leeds Mission of the Church. Welcome support was also offered by six full time missionaries from Harrogate, who gave two-hour shifts and enjoyed talking to visitors and passers-by who wanted to know more about finding their ancestors.

‘Getting started’ guides and other handy resources were provided free of charge by Brian McKechnie of ‘FamilySearch’ and were very popular. In all, 65 members of the public sat in at various times, asking for information and help to solve family history problems and blockages!

Free help with Family History can be found at Harrogate Family History Centre, 10 Wetherby Road, Harrogate, HG2 7SA.  Opening times are Tuesday and Thursday: 7pm - 9pm (or other days and times on availability of volunteers).  Please telephone for appointments during opening hours, or leave a message on the answerphone: 01423-886537.  All are welcome. Entrance is via green gates to the back-porch of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints chapel. Car parking is available on the church grounds. Please note that a majority of the car-park is used by the hospital 8am to 6:30pm weekdays. During these times please park in the section of the car-park adjacent to the back-porch. You may need to ring bell for entrance to the Family History Centre.

Pictures from the York Panto

The church members and friends recently celebrated the 9th annual pantomime.  This year it was Beauty and the Beast, and with big cast of children and grown-ups they put on a fun free show that was enjoyed by around 750 people.  Next year will be a special 10th anniversary celebration and one not to be missed!

Here are some pictures of this year's production: