Announcements 12/28

Announcements

Dear Sisters,

Our lesson this week was from Sister Greta Summers and was from the following Conference talks:
-Approaching the Throne of God with Confidence by Elder Jorg Klebingat (October 2014) and
-Like a Broken Vessel by Elder Jeffrey R. Holland (October 2013).
We had a great discussion about our intellectual, physical, spiritual and social health and how we can respond when we are challenged in some of those areas.  Elder Holland says: “… never lose faith in your Father in Heaven, who loves you more than you can comprehend. … That love never changes. … It is there for you when you are sad or happy, discouraged or hopeful. God’s love is there for you whether or not you feel you deserve [it]. It is simply always there.” Never, ever doubt that, and never harden your heart. Faithfully pursue the time-tested devotional practices that bring the Spirit of the Lord into your life. Seek the counsel of those who hold keys for your spiritual well-being. Ask for and cherish priesthood blessings. Take the sacrament every week, and hold fast to the perfecting promises of the Atonement of Jesus Christ. Believe in miracles.”

Next week’s lesson will be given by Sister Pam Eames.

Announcements: 
 

Visiting Teaching- please contact your sisters before the end of the month.  Everyone needs visiting!  (Don’t forget to report to your supervisor- Sister Aldous, Sister Hansen or Sister Burch- when you are done so that we know as a presidency who still needs to be contacted.  Thank you!

New Church Schedule- Starting next Sunday, our ward will move to the 1:00 time slot.

Enrichment- January 6th 7:00PM. Get it on your calendars now so that you are sure to join us!

Building Cleaning Schedule- It is our turn to clean the church on Saturday mornings throughout January and February.  For THIS Saturday, January 3rd, the following families have this assignment: Aldous, Anderson, Angel, Arters, Baird, Banks, Barnes, Bastian, Batey, Bauer, Beadles, Beltran, Grover, Bettis, Black, Bourne, Yates, and Wright.  If you are NOT able to make it, please find someone to trade with.  Thank you for doing your part in the upkeep of our facilities.

2015 manuals- We will be learning from President Ezra Taft Benson in Relief Society and Priesthood next year.  New manuals are available.  The church is encouraging us to use our mobile devices if you have them, but if you need an actual paper manual, we do have a few.  Those wishing to donate $2 for the cost of the manuals may do so on their tithing slips (this is not a requirement though).

Birthdays-
Happy Birthday to
Sister Dana Torgerson on the 30th and Sister Sallee Hansen on the 1st.
Happy Birthday sisters!

Love,
Sister Pam Eames
Sister Nichole Aldous
Sister Shelby Hansen
Sister Jill Burch

Ward Christmas Party

Ward Christmas Party

The ward Christmas party will be tomorrow night, Thursday, December 18th at 6:30 PM.  Dinner and Santa Claus will begin at 6:30 with ward talent show afterwards! PLEASE NOTE: this will be at the Caldwell East Stake Center on Linden. Also, if you signed up to bring either potatoes or a dessert, please have them their BEFORE 6:30.  If you have questions about what you signed up for, please call Sister Rebecca Reading at 208-908-9144. CU there! 

Announcements 12/14

Announcements

Dear Sisters,

Our lesson this week was on Chapter 23 of the Joseph Fielding Smith manual, titled Individual Responsibility.

President Smith said:
“It is my duty, as it is your duty, my brethren and my sisters likewise—for responsibility is placed also upon you—to do the very best that is within our power, and not to shirk, but endeavor with all our soul to magnify the callings the Lord has given us, to labor diligently for the salvation of our own house, each one of us, and for the salvation of our neighbors, the salvation of those who are abroad.”

We should ask ourselves the following questions as we read and study this lesson.
-What can we do to help children be more responsible?
-What can we do to be more self-reliant?

Next week’s lesson will be Chapter 25 from the Joseph Fielding Smith manual, titled The Birth of Jesus Christ: “Good Tidings of Great Joy”  

Announcements: 
Empty Nesters FHE- Monday night at 7:00 at the Loosli’s.  Please bring 2 plates of cookies and dress warm because we will be caroling.
 

Ward Christmas Party- Thursday, December 18th.  Dinner and Santa Claus will begin at 6:30 with ward talent show afterwards! PLEASE NOTE: this will be at the Caldwell East Stake Center on Linden. (Also note, Santa is NOT coming before the dinner at 6:00 as was previously announced.)
 

Baptism- Please join Sister Cindy Philips on Saturday, December 20th at our Stake Center as she is baptized as the newest member of our church.  The service will begin at 6:00 PM
 

2015 manuals- We will be learning from President Ezra Taft Benson in Relief Society and Priesthood next year.  New manuals are available.  The church is encouraging us to use our mobile devices if you have them, but if you need an actual paper manual, we do have a few available.  Those wishing to donate $2 for the cost of the manuals may do so on their tithing slips (this is not a requirement though).
 

New Church Schedule- Starting in January, our ward will move to the 1:00 time slot.
 

Senior Singles Activities (please call Sister Mary Cordingly with questions)
   -Dec 15th 6:30 PM- Nampa North Stake FHE and Potluck Dinner
   -Dec 19th 8:00 PM- Dance Sponsored by Nampa East Stake
   -Dec 20th 8:00 PM- Regional Christmas Dance at Caldwell Stake Center
   -Dec 21st 7:00 Pm- Musical Fireside at the Greenhurst Building

Birthdays- Happy Birthday to
Sister Debbie Calkins on the 16th,
Sister Cindy Phillips on the 18th,
Sister Kristen Heil on the 19th and
Sisters Melissa Bourne and Leticia Wadley on the 20th.
We hope you have a fantastic day!

 Congratulations to Sisters Harada, Hagberg and Watene on their new bundles of joy!  We can’t wait to meet the little ones in person!  Congratulations!

Love,
Sister Pam Eames
Sister Nichole Aldous
Sister Shelby Hansen
Sister Jill Burch

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Announcements 12/7

Announcements

Dear Sisters,

Our lesson this week was on the Defining Moments that we have in our lives that make us who we are.  These defining moments are moments of personal revelation for us.  They are moments of guidance from our Heavenly Father and moments that shape us into who Heavenly Father wants us to be. 

We watched this video from Elder Uchtdorf and a couple of quotes from the lesson are as follows:

“You are something divine—more beautiful and glorious than you can possibly imagine. This knowledge changes everything. It changes your present. It can change your future. And it can change the world.  You are no ordinary beings, my beloved young friends all around the world. You are glorious and eternal. …“It is my prayer and blessing that when you look at your reflection, you will be able to see beyond imperfections and self-doubts and recognize who you truly are: glorious sons and daughters of the Almighty God” (The Reflection in the Water ~ Dieter F. Uchtdorf ~ CES fireside ~ November 1st, 2009)  

 “My dear friends, you are a royal generation. You were preserved to come to the earth in this time for a special purpose. Not just a few of you, but all of you. There are things for each of you to do that no one else can do as well as you. If you do not prepare to do them, they will not be done. Your mission is unique and distinctive for you. Please don’t make another have to take your place. He or she can’t do it as well as you can. If you will let Him, I testify that our Father in Heaven will walk with you through the journey of life and inspire you to know your special purpose here.”  (Your Life Has a Purpose ~ Bishop H. Burke Peterson ~ New Era ~ May 1979)

Next weeks lesson will be chapter 23 in the Joseph Field Smith manual titled Individual Responsibility.

Announcements:  First Presidency Christmas Devotional- Tonight, Sunday Dec 7th at 6 PM.  This can be watched here, at the Stake center, or on BYUTV or KTVB channel 7.2 Baptism- Please join Bro. Miles Brinkerhoff on Saturday, Dec 13th at 6 PM as he is baptized as the newest member of our ward. This will be held in the Relief Society room of the Stake Center.

Ward Christmas Party- Thursday, December 18th.  Dinner and Santa Claus will begin at 6:30 with ward talent show afterwards! PLEASE NOTE: this will be at the Caldwell East Stake Center on Linden. (Also note, Santa is NOT coming before the dinner at 6:00 as was previously announced.)

Needy Families for Christmas- There are a few slips of paper left in the High Priests room with gift ideas for needy families in our ward.  If you would like to help someone within our ward boundaries, feel free to pick up a piece of paper.

Stake Youth Shoe Drive- The Stake youth have decided to take on a shoe drive for the benefit of building a well in Africa. Their goal is 2000 pairs of shoes per ward and they have until December 10th to accomplish this goal. The shoes will be sold in Tanzania, Africa and 100% of the money will go to constructing a well in Burkina Faso, Africa. Shoes of any style or size (as long as they are still wearable and clean) can be given to the YM or YW presidency members in our ward, or you can call the youth in the ward and they will come and pick them up. The youth will be able to watch a video of the constructing of the well, and of the people from Burkina Faso.

2015 manuals- We will be learning from President Ezra Taft Benson in Relief Society and Priesthood next year.  New manuals are available.  The church is encouraging us to use our mobile devices if you have them, but if you need an actual paper manual, we do have a few available.  Those wishing to donate $2 for the cost of the manuals may do so on their tithing slips (this is not a requirement though).

New Church Schedule- Starting in January, our ward will move to the 1:00 time slot.

Birthdays- Happy Birthday to
Sister Rebecca Wilkes on the 8th,
Sister Jill Burch on the 12th, and
Sisters Lori Navarro and Margy Pfeifer on the 13th . Happy Birthday- we hope your family spoils you!

Love,
Sister Pam Eames
Sister Nichole Aldous
Sister Shelby Hansen
Sister Jill Burch

Don't Forget The Humanitarian Project!

Don't forget!

In addition to Enrichment tonight, don't forget to drop off your meat that you purchased for our Humanitarian project this month.  The Humanitarian committee will be at the church between 6 and 7 tonight to collect your meat donation. Thank you!

Come and Join Us Tonight

Come and Join us!

Make sure you come and join us for Enrichment tonight at 7:00 at the church.  We are going to have a "Favorite Things" exchange.  Please bring something that is a favorite of yours (unwrapped) to give away.  It can be a favorite book, a favorite cleaner, a favorite nail polish, etc, anything that is a favorite of yours.  (Please note, this is an exchange.  You will be giving the present away to someone!) We hope to see you there!