Today:  FAST SUNDAY  Stake High Council - 6:30am at the Stake Center  Public Affair Stewardship Interview- 7:30am at the Stake Center  No Recommend interviews today

1. Temple Assignments: a) Youth Temple Baptisms a. May 06, 2016 -- Friday 7:15pm HAR b. May 10, 2016 -- Tuesday 4:45pm MSP c. May 26, 2016 -- Thursday 4:45pm PAC d. Jun 10, 2016 -- Friday 7:15pm PLE e. Jun 25, 2016 -- Saturday 5:15pm SEA f. Jul 02, 2016 -- Saturday 7:45am BCH

b) YSA Baptisms (7M/5W) a. May 05, 2016 -- Thursday 7:30pm b. May 12, 2016 -- Thursday 7:30pm c. Jun 07, 2016 -- Tuesday 7:30pm d. Jun 29, 2016 -- Wednesday 7:30pm

c) Open Baptistry 9M (1 each Ward) / 2 W  Jun 03, 2016 -- Friday 7:30am-10:30am PLE  Jun 10, 2016 -- Friday 7:30am-10:30am SEA  Jun 17, 2016 -- Friday 7:30am-10:30am BCH  Jun 24, 2016 -- Friday 7:30am-10:30am COR

d) Sealings (4M/4W) a. May 14, 2016 -- Saturday 3:00pm SEA b. May 14, 2016 -- Saturday 6:00pm BCH c. May 18, 2016 -- Wednesday 7:30pm YSA d. May 19, 2016 -- Thursday 7:30pm HAR e. May 27, 2016 -- Friday 7:30pm PLE f. May 31, 2016 -- Tuesday 6:00pm SA

e) Temple Cleaning – (10 People) a. May 04, 2016 -- Wednesday 9:45pm HAR b. May 06, 2016 -- Friday 9:45pm MSP c. May 11, 2016 -- Wednesday 9:45pm PAC d. May 13, 2016 -- Friday 9:45pm PLE e. May 18, 2016 -- Wednesday 9:45pm SEA f. May 20, 2016 -- Friday 9:45pm BCH g. May 25, 2016 -- Wednesday 9:45pm COR

2. HB Temple Morning Session – Second Tuesday of the month. (All Stake Members with Recommends are invited) a) Tuesday May 10th, 5:30 am b) Tuesday June 14th, 5:30 am

3. FV BISHOP STOREHOUSE ASSIGNMENTS (2People) Wards in the 17th Street Building a. PLE – Tuesday May 17th; 8:30am to 1:00pm, 2 Workers b. SEA – Thursday May 19th; 3:30pm to 8:00pm, 2 Workers c. HAR – Saturday May 21st; 8:30am to 1:00pm, 2 Workers

4. DI Bins Saturday, June 18th, through Saturday, June 25th

5. Upcoming Events – THIS WEEK: a) Worldwide Devotional For Young Adults – May 1st, 5:00pm (6pm MST), an evening with Elder Richard J. Maynes, iTunes, devotionals.lds.org, BYUtv, Facebook, #ldsdevo. b) HB Institute of Religion Open House for Priest & Laurels & their Leaders Advisers. Tuesday May 3rd, 6:30 – 8:30 pm at HB Institute. There will be dinner, orientation, dessert and games. 15761 Goldenwest St. HB, CA, 92647. Contact: Jack Briggs [email protected]. c) 2016 Prayer Breakfast , Greater Huntington Beach Interfaith Council – Thursday May 5th, 2016, 7:30 am for Continental Breakfast; 8am to 9:30 am for start of the Program. HB Stake members are cordially invited to an HB interfaith council meeting for an interfaith program. Program includes musical treats, various interfaith prayers (including a prayer from our very own President Miller) and a keynote speaker, Reverend Cecil Murray, Pastor Emeritus First AME Church. The theme of the program is “On Common Ground Through Prayer” Location: St. Bonaventure Catholic Church, 16410 Springdale St., Huntington Beach. We would like to have a minimum of 50 members from the Huntington Beach Stake and North Huntington Beach Stake to participate. d) Scout-O-Rama, May 7th, 9 am – 4 PM 6. Upcoming Events – a) Positive Parenting Class, Wed May 11th, 10am to 11:30am at the 17th St Building. Angela Johnson will be the instructor. The topic is “KNIT TOGETHER IN UNITY & LOVE – Developing Oneness in Marriage” Babysitting will be provided for children ages 18 months & older. Younger children may attend class with parent. Parents, grandparents & anyone who cares for children are invited. Friends welcome. Contact: Gail Pratt. b) New Leader Welfare Training, Wed May 11th, 7pm. LDS Employment Center, 17350 Mt Hermann Fountain Valley. Those encouraged to attend include: New Bishops and Bishoprics, New Presidents and Counselors, and High Councilors with Welfare assignments. All should attend this training just once while serving in these callings. Contact: Gail Pratt. c) YW Personal Progress, Sunday May 15th at 7pm at the 17th St Bldg. Come join us for our evening of recognition to honor our young women who have completed their personal progress and earned their medallion. Contact: Kim Ward d) 70’s Disco Roller Date Date Night, Friday May 20th, 5:30 – 7:30 pm. Get ready to have a fun evening with all the shimmer, glitter and glamour the 70’s had to offer. The Huntington Beach Stake is excited to boogie down on the skating rink. 1970’s glam styles are encouraged and will make the evening fun as you race around on your roller skates. In other words, Dress spectacular! Holiday Skate Center (175 N. Wayfield, Orange 92867 – 55 Fwy&Chapman), Ages: 18 +; Price: $6.50 per person. e) 2016 Single Adult Conference – May 22, 2016, 1:00pm to 2:30pm Presiding Elder Bruce Ghent. Contact: Brother Carl Morrison. f) 50th Jubilee Celebration – The HB Stake is putting on a musical designed for participants with all levels of talents and abilities. Contact: Tina Rabideau ([email protected])  Rehearsals – On going now.  Performances June 3rd and June 4th

7. Weekly Meetings a) Missionary Prep (for youth 17 and up) – Wednesdays from 4:30pm – 6:00pm at the Costa Mesa Institute (333 Merrimac Way). A Practice Based Mini MTC Experience. For more information, call Brother Andre @ 949-292-8388. b) LDS Daily Dose Classes - Sundays at 4:15pm and Tuesdays & Wednesdays at 7:00pm at the 17th Street Building. Improve your English through vocabulary and pronunciation lessons. Call Don Snow 714-965-1651 for details. c) Addiction Recovery Program meetings: Thursdays at 7:00 pm, Stake Center (note that this program also includes those who suffer from eating disorders). Attendance at all ARP meetings is highly confidential. d) Pornography/Sexual Addiction Support Group for men only. Tuesdays at 7:00 pm at the Fountain Valley Employment Center on Mt. Herrmann. Attendance at all ARP meetings is highly confidential. We remind bishops to always call the Help Line when addressing issues of abuse. The telephone number is 801-240- 1911 (800-453-3860, extension 2-1911). Please notify the Stake President of instances of abuse.

8. Monthly Meetings e) Additional Tuesday 5:30am Temple Session: second Tuesday of each month. Please spread the “word” and see that the message has reached the end of the last row. It would be appreciated if you could spread the word among the ward Priesthood Quorums and ward Relief Society Groups. It would be helpful to have each ward include a reminder in its Sunday bulletins. f) Stake Public Affairs Council Meeting, Every 2nd Sunday of each month, 7:00 am Stake Center, High Council Room g) Stake Public Affairs Stewardship Interview, Every 2nd Fast Sunday of every quarter; 7:45-8:30am.  February 7th, May 1, August 7, November 6th. h) Stake Youth Committee Meetings – Every 2nd Sunday of each month, 7:00 – 8:30 am, FV Building. i) Stake Dances for Youth – Below is the general information for Stake Dances for youth hosted by stakes in the area:  1st Sat - Irvine (23 Lake Rd., Irvine CA 92614). Church Dress  2nd Sat – Huntington Beach (17500 Bushard St., Fountain Valley, CA 92708). Casual Dress  2nd Sat – Santa Margarita (30522 Via Con Dios, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688). Casual Dress  3rd Sat – San Clemente (310 Avenida Vista Montana, San Clemente, CA 92672). Casual Dress  4th Sat – Orange (674 S. Yorba St., Orange, CA 92869). Church Dress.  5th Sat – Laguna Niguel (22851 Aliso Creek Rd., Aliso Viejo, CA 92656). Casual Dress.

Annual Meetings 2016 Stake Conferences a) June 4 & 5, 2016, in Attendance b) November 19 & 20, 2016, Stake President Presiding

2016 General Conferences a) 186th Annual General Conference – Sat & Sun, April 2nd and 3rd b) 186th Semiannual General Conference – Sat & Sun, October 1st & 2nd.

9. Bishops Meetings a) YW Recognition Event Sunday May 15th, 7pm at the 17th St Building. Come join us for our evening of recognition to honor our young women who have completed their Personal Progress and earned their medallion.

10. REMINDERS: a) JustServe - Remind the ward council and ward members to register on http://www.justserve.org/. If they have served at a project then share their success regarding the ease of the website and the service project on http://www.justserve.org/stories/. Pictures are great to include. b) Camp Kolob Video – http://vimeo.com/142654751 Please note that the Camp Kolob Video is now posted on Vimeo and Youth FaceBook Pages. c) HB Stake Social-Media:  HB Stake Youth on both Instagram and Twitter: @HBstakeyouth  http://www.HBStake.org/ d) Newport Beach Temple Open Grounds: Tuesday-Sunday, 11 am to Sunset. Information for self-guided visits. Please bring family and friends to learn more about our beautiful temple. It is also a great opportunity for Youth and Primary Activities.

2016 Lesson Schedule for Priesthood/Relief Society January February 03 Presidency 7 Presidency 10 Hunter #1 Jesus Christ--Our Only Way to 14 STAKE CONFERENCE Hope 17 Hunter #2 “My Peace I Give unto You 21 Hunter #3 Adversity--Part of God’s Plan 24 October 2015 GEN CONF (Bishop’s 28 October 2015 GEN CONF (Bishop’s Choice Choice) 31 Combined Priesthood & Relief Society March April 6 Presidency 3 GENERAL CONFERENCE 13 Hunter #4 Help from on High 10 Hunter #6 The Atonement & Resurrection 20 Hunter #5 , Prophet of 17 Hunter #7 Revelation Through Living Prophets 27 EASTER Oct 2015 CONF (Bishop’s 24 October 2015 GEN CONF (Bishop’s Choice) Choice) May June 1 Presidency 5 STAKE CONFERENCE (Gen. Authority) 8 Hunter #8 Taking the Gospel to All the 12 Hunter #10 The Scriptures…Profitable World Study 15 Hunter #9 The Law of Tithing 19 Hunter #11 True Greatness 22 April 2016 GEN CONF Elder Bednar - 26 April 2016 GEN CONF (Bishop’s Choice) Always Retain a Remission of Your Sins 29 Combined Priesthood & Relief Society July August 3 Presidency 7 Presidency 10 Hunter #12 Feast at the Table of the Lord 14 Hunter #14 Family History & Temple Work … 17 Hunter #13 The Temple 21 Hunter #15 Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper 24 April 2016 GEN CONF (Bishop’s Choice) 28 April 2016 GEN CONF (Bishop’s Choice) 31 Combined Priesthood & Relief Society September October 4 Presidency 2 GENERAL CONFERENCE 11 Hunter #16 Marriage-An Eternal 9 Hunter #18 We Believe in Being Honest Partnership 18 Hunter #17 Preserve & Protect the Family 16 Hunter #19 Our Commitment to God 25 April 2015 GEN CONF (Bishop’s Choice) 23 April 2016 GEN CONF (Bishop’s Choice) 30 Combined Priesthood & Relief Society November December 6 Presidency 4 Presidency 13 Hunter #20 Walking the Savior’s Path of 11 Hunter #21 Faith & Testimony Charity 20 STAKE CONFERENCE 18 Hunter #22 Teaching the Gospel 27 Oct 2016 GEN CONF (Stake’s Choice) 25 Christmas

Hunter = Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Howard W. Hunter 4th Sunday: Each ward Bishop will select lessons from the most recent General Conference found in the May & November Ensigns and at www.lds.org. • Stake Presidency will choose lessons for 4th Sunday in May & November. • Sundays in red text denote FAST SUNDAYS First Sunday: Lessons are taught by the Ward Relief Society President or one of her counselors. They should identify the needs of members and consider how to best meet those needs. Sources for lessons (available online and in the Gospel Library mobile app) include: scriptures, Church magazines, Daughters in My Kingdom, Providing in the Lord’s Way: Summary of a Leader’s Guide to Welfare, Worldwide Leadership Training, Handbook 2: Administering in the Church, and Family Guidebook. (See Instructions for Curriculum 2016 for more information.) • Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Howard W. Hunter, lessons #23 and #24 are not on the schedule. You may use one of these lessons in place of another President Hunter lesson on the schedule to best meet the needs of your ward and class members. • A lesson will be missed due to Ward Conference. • On a first Sunday, presidencies may consider teaching one of the missed lessons