Super Saturday, and Thank You!

Dear sisters, A huge thank you to those who donated to the family in need this week.  In less than 24 hours, we had collected what was needed, plus some! The family was immensely grateful. This Sunday is the last day to sign up for Super Saturday crafts.  Don't forget to look at the displays, sign up for the ones you are interested in and plan on joining us on Sept 13th! Thank you!

Sister in Need Update

A HUGE thank you to those who have generously donated items already!  It will be much appreciated. The following items are still needed.  If you have them available, please get them to Sister Eames, Sister Hansen or Sister Burch before 3:00 today. Size 3 diapers Women's Socks Boys Socks Baby Girls Socks (size 6-12 mos) Age appropriate boys toys Age appropriate girls toys Women's undergarments (size 6) Thank you!

Sister in Need

Sisters, We have the opportunity to help one of our sisters who was displaced by the standoff that occurred in Blackhawk recently.  There is a mother who is expecting a baby and her 7 year old son and 10 mos. old daughter. They are essentially left with the clothes on their backs so if you have anything you can donate from the following list, they will be forever grateful. If you have any of the following items, please bring them to Sister Pam Eames home (10390 Sumpter), Sister Shelby Hansen's (18092 Lantana) or Sister Jill Burch's (18423 Avalon Pl) BEFORE 3:00 PM tomorrow. Shampoo Conditioner Toothbrushes Toothpaste Baby Formula (Similac Advance) Size 3 diapers Wipes Boy pants Women's Socks Boys Socks Baby Girls Socks (size 6-12 mos) Age appropriate boys toys Age appropriate girls toys Women's undergarments (size 6) Women's shoes (size 7) Boys shoes (size 12) 1st grade school supplies Thank you sisters!

School Supplies still Needed

Thank you so much for your help with the Day of Service at Desert Springs! The grounds, building, and playground look amazing, and the school is very appreciative. There is a still a need at the school for donations of school supplies. This generosity allows us to reach out and help children and families that we would otherwise not be able to assist. There will be donation boxes outside of the Relief Society room for the next two Sundays to collect the following items:
-Dry earse board markers
· Crayons and colored pencils
· Pencils
· Loose leaf paper
· Spiral notebooks
· 3-ringer binders
· Erasers
· Scissors
· Glue sticks
· Kleenex
· Pencil boxes
· Hand sanitizer and wipes
· Quart and gallon baggies
· Pants, underwear, and socks (clean used articles are ok, these are used for children that may have accidents at school)
· Backpacks (Used backpacks are ok)
Thank you so much!

AUGUST UPDATE

Sister Carina Gabrielsen needs about 4 sisters to help her clean on Monday, August 11th at 10:00. She also needs about 2 sisters to help her on the day she moves for vacuuming and small things like that.  If you are available, she would really appreciate your help.  Please call Sister Meghan Nebeker at 801-361-4870.   Don't forget the annual day of service at Desert Springs Elementary this Saturday August 9th from 9am to 12pm. This year we are really trying to reach out to the community and increase their participation with this day of service. Please invite your neighbors to come and help make our school better. Remember to bring your tools and a treat to share. Also please bring your donation of school supplies on Saturday.  With everyone’s help we can really make this a great community event! Thank you for all you do! The Relief Society Presidency

Relief Society Announcements

Dear Sisters, Sister Eames gave the lesson today from General Conference addresses in October 2013- Elder  Richard J. Maynes, The Strength To Endure and Sister Bonnie L. Oscarson, Be Ye Converted.  The following are quotes from the lesson: Sister Oscarson states," True conversion occurs as you continue to act upon the doctrines you  know are true and keep the commandments, day after day, month after month."  From Elder Maynes: "Our ability to endure to the end in righteousness will be in direct proportion to the strength of our testimony and the depth of our conversion."  Also from Elder Maynes: " The race that is set before us on this earth is an endurance race filled with obstacles. The obstacles in this race are the challenges we wake up to each morning. We  are here on earth to run the race, to exercise our moral agency, and to chose between right and  wrong. In order to honorably and successfully finish the race and return to our Heavenly Father, we will need to pay the price of dedication, perseverance, and self-discipline. We need to get into spiritual shape. We need to develop spiritual stamina. We need strong testimonies that will lead  to true conversion, and as a result we will find within ourselves the inner peace and strength  needed to endure whatever challenges we may face." Next week’s lesson will be Chapter 15 from the Joseph Fielding Smith manual, Eternal Marriage. Announcements: THIS TUESDAY, Aug 5th- 7 PM- Enrichment night.  “Valentines in August- a night of love.”  Please bring 4 small items to put in a package for missionaries serving from our ward. Come join us- you will “love” it! Saturday, Aug 9th- 9:00 AM- Desert Springs Day of Service.  Please bring gloves, rakes, shovels and trash bags. Also don't forget the food that you signed up to bring. Saturday, Sept 13th- SUPER SATURDAY!  Mark your calendars now and sign up for the items you would like to do on Sunday! Every 3rd Monday- Empty Nesters Family Home Evening and the church.  This month will be a BBQ- please bring a salad or a dessert. Happy Birthday to the following sisters this week:  Sister Cambree Johnson on the 7th and Sister Susan Otake on the 9th. Have a wonderful week!   Love, Sister Pam Eames Sister Nichole Aldous Sister Shelby Hansen Sister Jill Burch   Relief Society Email: Nampa36ReliefSociety@Gmail.com Relief Society Blog: Http:// Nampa36RS.Blog spot.com   (If you know of sisters- think of those that you Visit Teach- that are not receiving this email, they can send an email to the Relief Society email listed above or to Sister Burch at burch10@juno.com ).

Sister in Need

Sister Bridget Henderson is in the hospital and will be for a few days.  Their family could use some freezer meals to get them through the next little while.  If you have any or are willing to make any, please either contact our new Compassionate Service leader, Sister Meghan Nebekar at meghannebeker@gmail.com, or reply to this email. Also, if you are planning any fun activities in the next few days and can include Sister Henderson's children, they would love to have the diversion. Thank you for all you do! The Relief Society Presidency

Temple Work

If you haven't taken the opportunity to use FamilySearch.org then check out this video. I recieved this email today and thought I'd pass it on. We have great resources in our ward and stake if you would like to learn more.

Finding names for the temple has never been easier. Watch this short video to learn how. With the new "descendancy view" on FamilySearch, it’s now easier than ever to find a name to submit for temple work. Watch a video on how this tool can help you expand the branches of your family tree to find cousins needing saving temple ordinances. Watch Now

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Ward Garden

LOTS of beans and some peas are available for harvesting in the garden.  These need to be picked ASAP so that the garden can be watered in the morning. Don't let them go to waste! The garden is located at the north end of the Wilhelmson's residence, 18037 Midland Blvd. Thank you!

Relief Society News

A big thank you to Sister Deidre Samuelson for our lesson this Sunday on Visiting Teaching.  Visiting teaching is showing Christ-like love to those that we serve.  President Brigham Young said, “Let us have compassion upon each other, and let the strong tenderly nurse the weak into strength, and let those who can see guide the blind until they can see the way for themselves.” Next weeks lesson will be chapter 13 from the Joseph Fielding Smith manual, Baptism.   Announcements: Congratulations to the Beltran family.  They welcomed a beautiful baby girl to their home this week. Sunday, July 13th- 5:30pm @ the Stake Center- Stake Priesthood Meeting for ALL priesthood holders.  Encourage your husbands/ sons to attend. Saturday, July 26th- - 10:00am.  Pioneer Day Commemoration.  Location TBA.  Invite a neighbor and RSVP.  Children are encouraged to dress as pioneers and decorate bikes, wagons and strollers.  Light lunch served. Happy Birthday to the following sisters this week:  Sister Camie Jordan and Sister Amanda Waters.  Have a wonderful week!   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   (If you know of sisters (think of those that you Visit Teach) that are not receiving this email, they can send an email to the Relief Society email listed above or to Sister Burch at burch10@juno.com ).