Sunday's Lesson

For the lesson this week (Chapter 4: Strengthening and Preserving the Family), I wanted each of you to pick one of the following questions.  Then read that section and find your answer.  1. How can President Smith’s example be a guide in your family life? (Pres. Smith's life) 2. What are you doing to fortify your family against the negative influences of the world? (Section 1) 3.  How does the hope of Eternal life and reuniting with family members influence your interaction with family members? (Section 2) 4. (In section 3)President Smith asks three soul-searching questions. Answer these questions in your mind. As you read this section, consider changes you can make in your life that can improve the feeling in your home.  I can't wait to hear how your search went! http://www.lds.org/manual/teachings-of-presidents-of-the-church-joseph-fielding-smith/chapter-4-strengthening-and-preserving-the-family?lang=eng Vicki Taylor

News and Announcements

--  This Sunday - Great to be 8 at the church, 6pm in RS room --  RS is working on pillow cases for Humanitarian Aid.  Contact Sister Hanks or Sister Ricker for more info. --  Ward Valentines dance is THIS FRIDAY, the 7th from 7-9pm and the church.  For couples, ages 18+.  Refreshments and some dance instruction.  There is no nursery.  If you need help finding a baby sitter, contact Sister Kimberly Consalvi.  She has a list of youth who are ready to work!   --  Blue & Gold Banquet is this Thursday, the 6th at 6:30pm at the church.

Humanitarian Project Announcement

Hi Sisters, This e-mail is a follow up to the announcement made last week about February's humanitarian project. If you're not able to make pillowcases, we're also taking donations of material for those that will be making them. If you can do this, please contact Sister Miles or Sister Hanks. Thank you Sisters!

Primary Children Pictures

Ward Family, The Bishop has requested pictures of all the primary children to use on the wall in his office.  Brother Mohrmann will be taking their pictures this Sunday during primary.  If you do not want your child's picture taken, please contact a member of the Primary Presidency. (Sister Fullmer, Sister Walker, Sister Porter, Sister Bastian, or Sister Gabrielsen) Thank you- Primary Presidency

Sister in need

Sister Kerri Price is in need of someone to watch her kids this Friday from 12-3pm. If anyone is able to lend a helping hand, please contact her at 208.550.9803. Thank you Sisters!

Sunday's lesson

Sisters, as you read and ponder this upcoming Sunday lesson throughout the week please consider the following questions and come prepared to share you thoughts and impressions: How does the story of the stripling warriors (found in Alma ch 53-56)relate to the atonement and finding personal strength through our savior? How do we in modern days build spiritual fortifications between our vulnerabilities and our faithfulness? Do you have any experiences or examples of how you have received personal strength through the atonement and be willing to share with your sisters? Sister Willson

Visiting Teaching and announcement correction

Hi Sisters,   New visiting teaching assignments were handed out toward the end of November/beginning of December and I keep hearing that there are several of you that never received your slip. We want to make sure you have current information for your VT companion and the sisters you visit, so if you haven't received a new slip within the last 2 months, please respond to this e-mail so we can be sure to get that to you! :)   We also need to clear up the announcement made on Sunday...the fireside being held this coming Sunday by Elder Erickson is actually only for Ward Council members so please disregard that information from that announcement.   Thanks Sisters! RS Presidency

Tomorrow's Lesson

Sisters, our lesson for Relief Society is chapter one of Joseph Fielding Smith here is the link if you didn't get a book yet. Please read this and think about the following questions:  
1.What leads a person to be able to pray to God "as if talking to a friend"?
2. Of the characteristics of God that President Smith mentions in section 2, which are most meaningful to your? Why? Thanks- Michelle Stephan

Happy New Year!

Hi Sisters!   We hope you all have enjoyed the Christmas holiday with your loved ones! We do have a few announcements for you.   The Stake has asked for a special fast this coming Sunday, January 5th, for moisture in the area. Please keep this in mind as your families fast this Sunday. Just a reminder that starting this Sunday, church will be at 11:00 am The lesson this Sunday will be Chapter 3 of Daughters in My Kingdom. You can find it here. We have a sister in need of a vacuum. If anyone has an extra that you are no longer in need of, please respond to this e-mail or let a member of the RS presidency know.   Thank you all!!   RS Presidency   Sister Willson 208.831.0202 Sister Nebeker 801.361.4870 Sister Eaton 208.602.6562 Sister Ricker 208.412.7997    

2014 Start Times

Good evening, Just a friendly reminder that the Nampa 36th Ward start time for church in the year 2014 will be 11:00, in the building off Middleton Road. We will see you then! Bro. Miller