Announcements 2/22/15

Dear Sisters,

Our lesson this week was given by Sister Natalie Bauer and references the following Conference talks: Come and See (Elder Bednar, October 2014) and  Come, Join With Us (Elder Uchtdorf, October 2013). Consider these questions:

•  Why are Latter-day Saints so eager to tell me about what they believe and to invite me to learn about their church?
• Why would anyone want to join such a church?
• What is my purpose as a missionary?

There is no lesson next week due to Stake Conference.

Announcements: 

• Singles Activities- Tuesday, Feb 24^th- For all sisters “55ish” and older- Silver Sweethearts luncheon and activities.  Starts at 11:00 AM and is at the Northside building.
• Stake Women’s Conference- Saturday, February 28^th, 9-11 AM at the Stake Center.  Sunday Dress. An uplifting program of words and song followed by a brunch.  (Please note: childcare is NOT available at this event.) Sunday dress.

• Please note: It has come to the attention of our Stake RS Presidency of the following humanitarian needs in some local elementary schools. They will be collecting donations at the conference of the following items:

• New or lightly used shoes, socks and shoelaces for Snake River Elementary
• School Supplies for the 2nd semester at Birch Elementary
• Individually wrapped snacks for children at Desert Springs Elementary

• Building Cleaning Schedule- Sorry men, you’ll have to finish cleaning the church on your own because the women will be at Stake Women’s Conference. J  THIS Saturday, February 28^th  8:00 AM , the following families have this assignment: Tracy, Tuft, Tuttle, Vassar, Veatch, Wadley, Walker, Ward, Watene, Waters, Weber, Wells (Brianna and Brandon), West, Whitmore, Wilhelmsen, Wilkes, Wilson (Tyler), and Wilson (Ben).  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.
• Stake Conference- Sunday March 1^st.  This is a broadcast conference with Elder L. Tom Perry and will be broadcast to both the Stake Center as well as our building here on Middleton.
• General Women’s Broadcast- Saturday, March 28^th, 6 PM.  More information coming but please put it on your calendars now.
• Donated Items- Don’t forget about the email that was sent out earlier this week with the list of donated items at the Nebeker’s house.  The items will be going to DI soon so act quickly if you need any of them. (If you need the list sent to you again, please let me know and I will resend it.) (The Nebekers also have a small round kitchen table to donate if anyone is in need.)
• In addition- We have within our ward boundaries a dishwasher, fridge and washer and dryer that is available.  If you are unable to purchase these items on your own, please let Sister Pam Eames know.
• In addition (#2)- There is a need in our ward for bed mattresses.  If you have any mattresses (queen, full or twin) laying around that you aren’t using, please let Sister Eames know.  (Bed frames can also be donated if you have them.)
• Visiting Teaching- Only 1 week left in the month of February.  Visit those sisters!  The message can be found here
• Meridian Temple Visitors Center- now open on occasion (generally M-F from 8:00 to 4:30 and Monday evenings until 8:00 PM.)  It is advised that you call in advance to make sure that the center is open.  The number is 208-884-1918.  Please see the attached flyer as well, it has more information about parking restrictions and what you can expect.
• Birthdays- Happy Birthday to Sister Shelby Hansen this week on the 29^th!  

Love,

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

Relief Society Email: Nampa36ReliefSociety@Gmail.com
Relief Society Blog: Http:// Nampa36RS.Blogspot.com
Humanitarian Committee Blog: http://nampahelpinghands.blogspot.com/

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