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!

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