Just a little reminder :)

Stake Women’s Conference- Saturday, February 28th, 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.) If those that you visit teach need a ride and might not otherwise come if they don't get one, please call them!

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

ALSO: Stake Conference is this Sunday March 1st.  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.

(And, if you don't mind, will you please call your visiting teaching supervisor and let her know if you got your visiting teaching done?  :) Hope to see all of you there!

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/

Nampa 36^th Ward Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/374976315946169/

Nampa North Stake Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NNStake

Announcements 2/15/15

Dear Sisters,

Our lesson this week was given by Sister Karene Hanks from chapter 4 of the Ezra Taft Benson manual, Living Joyfully in Troubled Times.  With faith, we can earn happiness every day.  Our Father in Heaven will bless us as we follow His will because He wants us to be happy. Sometimes we have to simply “righteously hang on and outlast the devil” and in so doing, we will be able to look back and say “Yep, that happened.” “Be cheerful in all that you do.  Live joyfully.  Live happily.  Live enthusiastically, knowing that God does not dwell in gloom and melancholy, but in light and love.” We watched these Mormon messages: Come What May and Love It and Men’s Hearts Shall Fail Them.

Next week’s lesson will be on sharing the gospel and will come from the following General Conference articles:

• Come and See (Elder Bednar, October 2014)
•  Come, Join With Us (Elder Uchtdorf, October 2013)

Announcements: 

• Empty Nesters- Monday, Feb 16^th @ 7 PM @ Rae and Diane Andersons home
• Play Group- Wednesday, Feb 18^th  at 11:00 at the church.   Come one, come all (whether you have kids or not!)  We’d love to have you join us! Invite those that you visit teach.
• Temple Trip- The Family History Committee has scheduled a temple trip on the 3^rd Friday of every month.  ALL members of the ward can attend with them.  The first one will be this Friday, Feb 20^th at 6 PM.
• Building Cleaning Schedule- It is our turn to clean the church on Saturday mornings throughout January and February. There are some weeks where we do not have good attendance.  Please come join us if it is your assigned time. THIS Saturday, February 21^st  8:00 AM , the following families have this assignment: Rodriguez (Bejoun), Roetto, Root, Rowley, Samuelson, Sauer, Schelhorn, Schopke, Sosa Alaniz, Squires, Staker, Stephan, Stokes, Stone, Sukut, Summers, Taylor, Torgerson, and Wride.  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 Roadshow- “A night of theatrics and fun!” Saturday, Feb 21^st, 6:00 PM at the Stake Center
• Fast Sunday- Sunday February 22^nd (due to a Stake Conference broadcast on Sunday March 1^st)
• Singles Activities
•  Monday, Feb 16^th- FHE Potluck 6:30 PM @ the Nampa North Stake Center
• Thursday Feb 19- 22^nd- Single Adult Conference @ Bogus Basin Chapel (Saturday the 21^st will include Keynote Speaker and Dinner and Dancing)
• 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.)
• Stake Conference- Sunday March 1^st.  This is a broadcast conference 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.
• Visiting Teaching- A couple of weeks 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 Jen Ricker on the 16^th, Sister Deidre Samuelson on the 17^th and Sister Vicki Taylor on the 19^th.  Wahoo- party time!! 

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/

Nampa 36^th Ward Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/374976315946169/

Nampa North Stake Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NNStake

Lesson Preparation for our next lesson

Sisters,

This week as you prepare for the Relief Society lesson (ETB 4), please ponder these questions so that we can have instructive class participation and benefit from the wisdom and experiences of each other:

• Why do you think faith in God gives us "hope for the future, and optimism in our present tasks"?
• In what ways does the Lord help us when we are willing to endure trials faithfully?
• Reflect on a time when you needed to "righteously hang on"(section 2) during adversity.  Consider what you have gained from that experience.
• How do our attitudes and perspectives on hardships and trials affect the outcome?
• How can we as sisters make life better for those who are suffering through life's low points?
• What kinds of service or kindness to others has brought you joy?
• What happens to our worries when we busy ourselves with service and kind moments for others?
• What are some experiences that have helped you know that Heavenly Father wants you to be successful?
• Why do you think "happiness here and now consists in acknowledging God's will for us"? (section3)
• What happens to us internally when we trust God as opposed to when we doubt He cares or notices?

I know there are a lot of questions and I don't know that we will address each one, but I would like you to think about your experiences so that you will be ready and willing to share on Sunday. ;)

Thank you,
Karene Hanks

Announcements 2/8/15

Dear Sisters,

Our lesson this week was given by Sister Michelle Stephan and was from Chapter 3 of the Ezra Taft Benson manual. Agency is an eternal principle and this life is a time of testing where we have the ability to choose between good and evil. Decisions we make determine our happiness and those decisions require us to earnestly seek our Father in heaven. We watched a beautiful video on Joseph Smith’s first prayer.  This quote went along with it: “The very salvation of millions of men and women in the dispensation of the fulness of times depends upon that decision! We must keep in mind that individuals do matter and that decisions they make may greatly affect the lives of others.”

Our lesson next week will be given by Sister Hanks and is chapter 4 of the Ezra Taft Benson manual, Living Joyfully in Troubled Times.

Announcements: 

• Play Group- Wednesday, Feb 11^th  at 11:00 at the church.   Come one, come all (whether you have kids or not!)  We’d love to have you join us!
• Building Cleaning Schedule- It is our turn to clean the church on Saturday mornings throughout January and February. THIS Saturday, February 14^th  8:00 AM , the following families have this assignment: Otake (Darren), Park, Yearsley,  Petersen, Pfeifer, Phillips, (Jason), Phillips(Levi), Pinon, Porter, Post, Prince, Reading, Reinier, Reyes (Rafael), Reyes (Audree), Rich, Ricker, and Rodriguez.  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 Women’s Conference- Saturday, February 28^th, 9-11 AM at the Stake Center.  An uplifting program of words and song followed by a brunch.  (Please note: childcare is NOT available at this event.)
• General Women’s Broadcast- Saturday, March 28^th, 6 PM.  More information coming but please put it on your calendars now.  
• Friday Feb 13th ~ "Spread the Love" Dinner and Get-to-know-you games ~ 6:30-9:00 pm ~ Nampa East Stake Center
• Saturday Feb 14th ~ Valentine's Dance ~ 8:30-11:30 pm ~ Kuna East Stake Center
• Sunday Feb 15th ~ Fireside ~ 7:00 pm ~ Speaker- TBA ~ Nampa East Stake Center
• Message from the Primary: “We would like to start gathering a history of our Primary this year. We would really appreciate pictures of our primary children, ‘especially copies of photos from Primary activities/programs etc.’ Parents can bring copies of photos from this year to Rebecca Reading or to Chrissy Butterfield. We will collect these throughout the year so please share!”
• Birthdays- Happy Birthday to Sister Marty Vassar on the 8^th (today!), Sister Marva Schelhorn and Ashley Beltran on the 9^th, Sister Kristine Arters on the 11^th, and Sister Valerie Stokes and Janelle Stone on the 14^th!  Happy Birthday sisters, we are so grateful to have you be a part of our Relief Society!

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/

Nampa 36^th Ward Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/374976315946169/

Nampa North Stake Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NNStake

Announcements 2/1/15

Dear Sisters,

Our lesson this week was given by Sister Nichole Aldous on Elder Lynn G. Robbins’ talk titled, Which Way Do You Face? There are so many great quotes and thoughts in this talk!  When we try to please man more than God, we are “inverting the first and second great commandments.” “Decisions of character are made by remembering the right order of the first and second great commandments.”  “Thinking we can please God and at the same time condone the disobedience of men isn’t neutrality but duplicity.”  “Lowering the Lords’ standards to the level of a society’s inappropriate behavior is-apostasy.” Sisters, which way do you face?  Which side of the fence are you on?

Our lesson next week will be Chapter3 on free agency from the Ezra Taft Benson manual.

Announcements: 

• Enrichment- February 3^rd (Tuesday) at 6:30 PM.  This will be a Mother/Daughter activity.  Feel free to bring daughters, mothers, grandmothers, nieces, aunts, etc. if you would like to.
• Play Group- Wednesday, Feb 4^th  at 11:00 at the church.   Come one, come all (whether you have kids or not!)  We’d love to have you join us!
• Building Cleaning Schedule- It is our turn to clean the church on Saturday mornings throughout January and February. THIS Saturday, February 7^th  8:00 AM , the following families have this assignment: McFarland, Means, Melendez, Miles(Raymond), Miles (Zachary), Miller (Phillip), Miller(Jeffrey), Moberley, Mohrmann, Mullen, Murray, Navarro, Nebeker, Nielson, Ogan, Olsen, Otake (Angelee), Otake (Richard).  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.
• Ward Focus for February- The focus of our ward in February will be on sharing the gospel.  We are invited to participate in Fast Sunday with this purpose in mind and also read Preach My Gospel from start to finish through the month.
• Youth Activities- For the YW, there is New Beginnings in the Primary Room on Feb 4^th at 7 PM.  Sunday dress and parents are invited.  For the YM, they will be having their Klondike Winter Outing on the 6^th and 7^th. 
• It’s Great to Be Eight!- Held Sunday Feb 8^th at 6 PM in the Relief Society Room.  This is for all 7 year olds turning 8 in 2015 and their parents. 
• Stake Women’s Conference- Saturday, February 28^th, 9-11 AM at the Stake Center.  An uplifting program of words and song followed by a brunch.  (Please note: childcare is NOT available at this event.)
• General Women’s Broadcast- Saturday, March 28^th , 6 PM.  More information coming but please put it on your calendars now.
• Service Activity- The Nampa Library will be moving books into their new building at the end of February.  This is a great opportunity to serve our community.  You can call the library to set up a time to help.
• Sister missionaries- We have the opportunity to feed the sister missionaries for a few days towards the end of February.  We will be sending around a sign up sheet and those who wish to sign up can do so.  If you are a sister in our ward who does not normally get to feed the missionaries, this is a great chance for you to do so.
• Birthdays- Happy Birthday to Sister Sarah Tuttle on the 3^rd, Sister Dorothy Jarrett on the 5^th, Sister Melanie Fillmore and Brianne Squires on the 6^th , and Sister Jasmine Christensen on the 7^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/

Nampa 36^th Ward Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/374976315946169/

Nampa North Stake Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NNStake

Announcements 1/25/15

Dear Sisters,

Our lesson this week was given by Sister Holly Manning from the following Conference talks:

• Are We Not All Beggars? by Elder Jeffrey R. Holland
•  The Law of the Fast: A Personal Responsibility to Care for the Poor and Needy by Bishop Dean M. Davies

Bishop Davies said, “As followers of the Savior, we have a personal responsibility to care for the poor and needy.” Elder Holland bears his testimony of helping the poor and needy in these words: “…when I see the want among so many, I do know that “there but for the grace of God go I.” I also know that although I may not be my brother’s keeper, I am my brother’s brother, and “because I have been given much, I too must give.” “

Our lesson next week will be a Presidency lesson given by Sister Nichole Aldous and will be based on the talk by Elder Lynn G. Robbins titled, Which Way Do You Face?

Announcements: 

• Play Group- Wednesday, Jan 28^th at 11:00 at the church.   Come one, come all (whether you have kids or not!)  We’d love to have you join us!
• Ward Temple Trip- Saturday, January 31^st at 6:00 PM.  Please come join us for the chapel session at 6:00 (come to the chapel dressed in your white temple clothing) and then we will go up to the actual endowment session at 6:30 (or 7:00 if we can’t all fit.) You are invited to bring your own family name if you can.  This will be our Humanitarian activity for the month.
• Building Cleaning Schedule- It is our turn to clean the church on Saturday mornings throughout January and February. THIS Saturday, January 31^st  8:00 AM , the following families have this assignment: Klinginsmith, Knutson, Koehler, Kormylo, Kotter (Brent), Kotter (Robert), Larsen, Lau, Lawler, Lewis, Loosli, Lyons, Madron, Manning (Darren), Manning (Brett), McCoy, and McDowell.  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.
• Ward Focus for February- The focus of our ward in February will be on sharing the gospel.  We are invited to participate in Fast Sunday with this purpose in mind and also read Preach My Gospel from start to finish through the month.
• Enrichment- February 3^rd (Tuesday) at 6:30 PM.  This will be a Mother/Daughter activity.  Feel free to bring daughters, mothers, grandmothers, nieces, aunts, etc. if you would like to.
• Youth Activities- For the YW, there is New Beginnings in the Primary Room on Feb 4^th at 7 PM.  Sunday dress and parents are invited.  For the YM, they will be having their Klondike Winter Outing on the 6^th and 7^th. 
• It’s Great to Be Eight!- Held Sunday Feb 8^th at 6 PM in the Relief Society Room.  This is for all 7 year olds turning 8 in 2015 and their parents. 
• Visiting Teaching- One week left to get Visiting Teaching done for January.  Make it a 2015 goal to get it done every month- don’t let this month get past you!  The message can be found here.
• Birthdays- Happy Birthday to Sister Melanie Gibbens today the 25^th , and Sister Voanna Ward on the 27^th.  HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

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/

Nampa 36^th Ward Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/374976315946169/

Nampa North Stake Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NNStake

Announcements 01/18

Dear Sisters,

Our lesson this week was given by Sister Karene Hanks and was from Chapter 2, Pray Always, in the Ezra Taft Benson manual. What a great lesson to reread- it has LOTS of ways to improve your prayers and many, many promises that result from continued family and personal prayer.  President Benson said, “Remember that whatever you do or wherever you are, you are never alone’ was my father’s familiar counsel to me as a boy. ‘Our Heavenly Father is always near. You can reach out and receive His aid through prayer.’ I have found this counsel to be true. Thank God we can reach out and tap that unseen power, without which no man can do his best.”

Next week’s lesson will be on the topic of Caring for the Poor and Needy and will reference the following articles: (make sure you print out and bring with you!) Are We Not All Beggars? by Elder Jeffrey R. Holland, October 2014 General Conference The Law of the Fast: A Personal Responsibility to Care for the Poor and Needy by Bishop Dean M. Davies, October 2014 General Conference

Announcements: 

Empty Nesters FHE- Monday January 19th 7:00 PM at John and Joyce Hopkins home (10437 Boulder Peak).

Play Group- Wednesday, Jan 21st at 11:00 at the church.   Come one, come all (whether you have kids or not!)  We’d love to have you join us!

Building Cleaning Schedule- It is our turn to clean the church on Saturday mornings throughout January and February. THIS Saturday, January 24th  8:00 AM , the following families have this assignment: Harada, Hatch, Heil, Hopkins, Howard, Hulsizer, Isaacson, Jephson, Johns, Johnson (Chris), Johnson (Sam), Jordan (Tim), Jordan (Glenn), Jordan (Zachery), Jordan (Briana), Kahle, and Keeley.  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 Priesthood Meeting- Sunday, January 25th at 5:30 PM at the Stake Center.  For all priesthood brethren- please encourage your husbands to make it there!

Ward Temple Trip- Saturday, January 31st at 6:00 PM.  Please come join us for the chapel session at 6:00 (come to the chapel dressed in your white temple clothing) and then we will go up to the actual endowment session at 6:30 (or 7:00 if we can’t all fit.) You are invited to bring your own family search name if you can.  This will be our Humanitarian activity for the month.

Enrichment- February 3rd (Tuesday) at 6:30 PM.  This will be a Mother/Daughter activity.  Feel free to bring daughters, mothers, grandmothers, nieces, aunts, etc. if you would like to.  If you are interested in making the jewelry, please make sure you sign up so that enough supplies can be purchased. 

Visiting Teaching- A couple weeks left to get Visiting Teaching done for January.  Make it a 2015 goal to get it done every month- don’t let this month get past you!  The message can be found here.

Birthdays-
Happy Birthday to Sister Kim Petersen on Monday the 19th!  HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

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/
Nampa 36th Ward Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/374976315946169/
Nampa North Stake Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NNStake   

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!

Dear Sisters,

HAPPY NEW YEAR! 

Our lesson this week was given by Sister Pam Eames and was based on the talk given by Elder Richard G. Scott titled Make the Exercise of Faith Your First Priority. This is a talk on the basics of the gospel (and coincidentally our ward goals): daily prayer, daily scripture study, weekly FHE and regular temple attendance.   

Prayer- Our Heavenly Father hears our prayers and he cares about everything in our lives. Elder Scott tells us to make prayer a “non-negotiable priority in your daily life.” 

Scripture Study- Do we need to re-prioritize our life so that our scripture study gets done?  “If so, do it!” says Elder Scott.  He also tells us to make scripture study an “integral part of everyday life.”  Weekly FHE- Elder Scott cautions us to not let FHE become “just an afterthought of a busy day.”  Regular Temple Attendance “Don’t let anyone or anything prevent you from being there” says Elder Scott. 

Next week’s lesson will be the Introduction and Chapter 1 of our new Ezra Taft Benson manual.

Announcements: 
 

Enrichment- January 6th 7:00PM at the church. Get it on your calendars now so that you are sure to join us! We will be discussing goal setting- perfect for the new year!

Building Cleaning Schedule- It is our turn to clean the church on Saturday mornings throughout January and February. THIS Saturday, January 10th , the following families have this assignment: Brinkerhoff, Brough, Buhler, Burch, Butterfield, Calkins, Carey,  Christensen, Coburn, Collins, Cordingly, Couch, Danner, Durrant, Eames, Edwards, and Eggli.  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. If you would like to know when your scheduled date is in the future, respond to this email, and I will let you know.
 

Reimbursements- Please have receipts turned in before 4 PM on Sundays.  If they are turned in after 4:00, they will be reimbursed the next week.
 

2015 manuals- We will be learning from President Ezra Taft Benson in Relief Society and Priesthood this 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 Raquel Roetto on Tuesday, January 6th.  We hope your day is FANTASTIC!

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

Announcements 01/01

Dear Sisters,

 Our lesson this week was from Sister Hanks on Chapter 25 of the Joseph Fielding Smith manual: The Birth of Jesus Christ: “Good Tidings of Great Joy” President Smith said, “How can anyone read this touching story of the birth of Jesus Christ without wishing to forsake his sins? At this season of the year it is well for one and all—the king in his palace, if there are kings in palaces now, the peasant in his humble cottage, the rich and the poor alike—to bow the knee and pay honor to him who was without sin, whose life was spent in sacrifice and sorrow for the benefits of his fellow man; whose blood was shed as a sacrifice for sin. …”Sister Hanks showed us this beautiful Christmas video also.
Next week’s lesson will be from the following General Conference talks (please print out and bring them with you.):  Approaching the Throne of God with Confidence, Elder Jorg Klebingat, October 2014  Like a Broken Vessel, Elder Jeffrey R. Holland, October 2013

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!) The lesson can be found here.

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 21st 7:00 PM- Musical Fireside at the Greenhurst Building

Birthdays- Happy Birthday to Sister Mauria Reyes and Shanice West on the 22nd and Sister Gwen Couch on the 24th. Happy day to you!

Christmas Video (Have your tissues handy and ENJOY!) We hope this holiday season finds you healthy and happy.

We love you, and your Heavenly Father loves you and it is our greatest desire that you recognize that in your life. Merry Christmas Sisters! 

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/
Nampa 36th Ward Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/374976315946169/
Nampa North Stake Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NNStake

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

Nampa North Stake Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NNStake    

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!

Announcements 11/30

Announcements

Dear Sisters,

A huge thank you to those who participated in our Relief Society today by sharing their favorite hymns.  We hope you were able to feel the Spirit as much as we did!

Announcements: 
December Enrichment- Dec 2nd 7 PM. “Your Favorite Things” Bring a favorite thing of yours to give as a gift. (A favorite food, book, cleaning supply, etc… anything!!!)  We will have a great night!  Plan to join us!

Ward Christmas Party- Thursday, December 18th.  Santa will be there from 6:00-6:45.  Please plan your evening accordingly with Santa. Dinner begins at 6:30 with ward talent afterwards! PLEASE NOTE: this will be at the Caldwell East Stake Center on Linden.

Needy Families for Christmas- There are slips of paper 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.

Turkey Drive- For our Humanitarian project in the month of December, pick up an extra frozen turkey (or ham) while you are out doing your holiday grocery shopping for the men's and women's shelters in Nampa. The turkeys/hams will be collected in the church parking lot on Tuesday, December 2nd between 6 and 7 p.m. This means you can drop off your turkey on your way to Enrichment, no need for an extra trip!  Contact Sharlee Hatch (or any member of the humanitarian committee) with further questions.

Birthdays- No birthdays this week! 

Love,
Sister Pam Eames
Sister Nichole Aldous
Sister Shelby Hansen 

Sister Jill Burch

Announcements

Announcements

Dear Sisters,
Today’s lesson came from the following General Conference talks:
The Reason for Our Hope By President Boyd K. Packer
Free Forever, to Act for Themselves By Elder D. Todd Christofferson
Approaching the Throne of God with Confidence By Elder Klebingat

We have our agency and we can choose everyday to apply the Atonement in our lives and receive the blessings that come from doing so.  We have agency, therefore we make mistakes.  Those mistakes require repentance of us. 

Elder Christofferson says, “My plea is simply to take responsibility and go to work so that there is something for God to help us with.”

Announcements:  Needy Families for Christmas- Beginning today, in the High Priest room, there will be slips of paper 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.

Hymns of Thanksgiving- Tonight, Sunday, November 23rd 7:30 PM (doors open at 6:30). NO tickets required and it is free. What a beautiful program to celebrate Thanksgiving with.  Click here for more details.

December Enrichment- Dec 2nd 7 PM. “Your Favorite Things” Bring a favorite thing of yours to give as a gift. (A favorite food, book, cleaning supply, etc… anything!!!)  We will have a great night!  Plan to join us!

Ward Christmas Party- Thursday, December 18th.  Santa will be there from 6:00-6:45.  Please plan your evening accordingly with Santa. Dinner begins at 6:30 with ward talent afterwards! PLEASE NOTE: this will be at the Caldwell East Stake Center on Linden.

Visiting Teaching- Final week to do your visiting teaching!  Make sure you visit with your sisters and if they are in need of something or if you have any concerns about them, please report it to your supervisor so that those needs can be addressed. The monthly message for the month of November is a Conference talk that you should choose based on your sisters needs.

 

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.

Turkey Drive- For our Humanitarian project in the month of December, pick up an extra frozen turkey (or ham) while you are out doing your holiday grocery shopping for the men's and women's shelters in Nampa. The turkeys/hams will be collected in the church parking lot on Tuesday, December 2nd between 6 and 7 p.m. This means you can drop off your turkey on your way to Enrichment, no need for an extra trip!  Contact Sharlee Hatch (or any member of the humanitarian committee) with further questions.

Birthdays- Happy Birthday to
Sister Abby Hughes on the 28th and Sister Shera Rowley on the 29th. 
Wahoo- hope you have a great one ladies!
Have a safe and wonderful Thanksgiving this week!  We hope that you enjoy time to be with family and that you travel safely if you are going anywhere.  Take time to be thankful for the things that you have and for this time in your life.  These videos from the church should help you get into the spirit of Thanksgiving. Enjoy!  Thanksgiving Daily In The Spirit of Thanksgiving  

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

Sister in Need

Sister in Need

There is a sister in our ward having surgery. She needs help with some housecleaning on Thursday at 9:30 am.  If there are a few of you available to help, please call Sister Nebeker. In addition, is anyone available to watch her children (ages 5 and 7) for a couple of hours after school on Wednesday and/ or Thursday?  Your help would be greatly appreciated.  Call Sister Nebeker for this also if you are available to help.

Announcements

Announcements

Dear Sisters,

Chapter 21 from the Joseph Fielding Smith manual is a wonderful lesson on missionary work.
“We have tasted the fruits of the gospel and know they are good, and we desire that all men shall receive the same blessings and the same spirit that have been poured out so abundantly upon us.”

“I ask the members of the Church to learn and live the gospel and to use their strength, energy, and means in proclaiming it to the world. We have received a commission from the Lord. He has given a divine mandate.“

Next week our lesson will from the following General Conference talks:
The Reason for Our Hope By President Boyd K. Packer
Free Forever, to Act for Themselves By Elder D. Todd Christofferson
Approaching the Throne of God with Confidence By Elder Klebingat

Announcements: 

Elder's Quorum Turkey Fry- Friday, November 21st.  This will be held at the Taylor’s home (18963 Midland Blvd). Please bring a side dish.​

Primary Program practice- Saturday, November 22nd from 9-11.  Please have your children wear Sunday dress since they will be practicing in the chapel.

Thanksgiving Dinner- Saturday, November 22nd at 1:00 PM. For those ages 55 and older. Held at the Stake Center.

Needy Families for Christmas- Beginning next Sunday in the High Priest room, there will be slips of paper 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.

Hymns of Thanksgiving- Sunday, November 23rd 7:30 PM (doors open at 6:30). NO tickets required and it is free. What a beautiful program to celebrate Thanksgiving with. If you can't attend the performance on person, you can watch it on TV and it is the perfect thing to start the Thanksgiving week.
Click here for more details.

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.

Turkey Drive- For our Humanitarian project in the month of December, pick up an extra frozen turkey (or ham) while you are out doing your holiday grocery shopping. Many places offer great deals during the Thanksgiving season. We will be collecting frozen turkeys/ hams for the both the men's and women's shelters in Nampa. The turkeys/hams will be collected in the church parking lot on Tuesday,  December 2nd between 6 and 7 p.m. This means you can drop off your turkey on your way to Enrichment, no need for an extra trip!  Contact Sharlee Hatch (or any member of the humanitarian committee) with further questions.

December Enrichment- Dec 2nd 7 PM. “Your Favorite Things” Bring a favorite thing of yours to give as a gift. (A favorite food, book, cleaning supply, etc… anything!!!)  We will have a great night!  Plan to join us!

Birthdays- Happy Birthday to Sister Debbie Moberley and Sister Vicki Goodwin on the 16th (today!),
Sister Nichole Aldous on the 17th,
Sister Debbie Miles on the 18th and
Sister Ingrid Rich on the 22nd. 
Happy Birthday!

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