Tuesday, February 1, 2011

This weeks announcements...

**Congrats to Leah and Brody Kinder on the birth of their baby girl. They named her Paisley Ann, and she weighed 7 lbs 15 oz, and was 20 in. long. Mom and baby are doing great!

1. These families are in charge of cleaning the building Saturday at 6:15 p.m.-- Shumway, DuMoulin, Roylance, Bowman, Matt Smith, Belliston, Cordner, Ewer.

2. Women’s Basketball--February 3rd, 10th, and 17th, at 9:00 pm at the Stake Center. No basketball on February 24th.

3. Back to the Basics Challenge
Noted psychiatrist and author Elizabeth Kubler-Ross said, "I have never met a person whose greatest need was anything other than real, unconditional love. You can find it in a simple act of kindness toward someone who needs help. There is no mistaking love. You feel it in your heart. It is the common fiber of life, the flame that heals our soul, energizes our spirit and supplies passion to our lives. It is our connection to God and to each other."
In February we invite you to look for simple acts of kindness you can do each day. A kind word, a smile, a friendly wave, a listening ear, a thank you, and other simple gestures take very little effort but do a lot to brighten the lives of those around us. As you continue to study the New Testament, look for ways the Savior interacted with others. Pray to be filled with the love of Christ and try to emulate His example.

4. Choir practice- Sunday 3:15-4:00 at the Gibsons. Sopranos are especially needed, however, the alto section has diminished as well. Please join us and share your talents!

5. Mark your calendars, our next Relief Society mid-week activity will be Thursday, Feb. 24th at 7:00 p.m. at the church. We will be doing a "service auction". A service auction will be a fun way for us to share our talents and creativity in serving one another. We will be sending a sign up sheet around for you to sign what service you'd be willing to donate (it should all be service---no money). Some ideas might be sewing badges on a scout uniform, tutoring, baked item, homemade cards, FHE treat, homemade jam. Be creative! We have so many talents in this ward! The items will be "auctioned" off the evening of Relief Society. These acts of service can be pre-made (like jam), or a commitment for future service (watch your children while you visit the temple). So look for the sign-up sheets, we'll make sure it makes it to each auxiliary. This is going to be super fun!!!

6. Next week's lesson- Presidency Message.

Have a great week!
Love,
The Relief Society Presidency

Monday, January 24, 2011

This weeks announcements...

. These families are in charge of cleaning the building Saturday at 4:00p.m. --Wright, Bentley, Sonda Smith, Jackson, Greenland, Owen, Murdock, Bunker.

2. Women’s Basketball is every Thursday at 8:00 pm at the Stake Center.

3. Please join us in chasing away the winter blues by "Escaping to Paradise" during our Relief Society Evening meeting. This Thursday, January 27th at 7:00 p.m. We will begin in the Primary room. We will be doing 3 different activites, including making bath salts and learning about the properties of essential oils, and then a half hour pilates session, taught by our own Shalmarie Bunker We will also have a spiritual segment. Please wear comfortable clothing, and bring a yoga mat if you have one (if you don't ,we'll have some). There will be an on-time prize to encourage you to be there at 7:00 We hope that you will feel like you're in "paradise" by visiting and enjoying each others company,

4. Back to the Basics Challenge
For January our theme is scripture study. Our challenge to you is to accept Bishop Garlick's invitation to read the New Testament as a family this year. Make a plan that will work for your situation, then take time each day to allow your testimony of Christ to be strengthened as you read and study His life and teachings.

5. Choir practice- Sunday 3:15-4:00 at the Gibsons. Sopranos are especially needed, however, the alto section has diminished as well. Please join us and share your talents!
6. Next week's lesson- Combined Meeting- Stake Instruction.

Have a great week!
Love,
The Relief Society Presidency

Monday, January 17, 2011

This weeks announcements...

1. These families are in charge of cleaning the building Saturday at 4:00p.m. --Rolapp, Dennis, Westcott, Moon, Sandstrom, Hawkins, Monson, Gibson, Kinder.

2. Women’s Basketball is every Thursday at 8:00 pm at the Stake Center.

3. “Escape to Paradise” January 27th 7:00 p.m. We will be having some mini-classes and healthy refreshments. Wear comfortable clothes-we will be doing Pilates! A nursery will be provided.

4. I have a some HP 02 print cartridges (pink, 2 blue and a black) that I cannot use and would like to give away. If anyone has a printer that uses those and would like them, they can email me at tammysandstrom@gmail.com.
Thanks
Tammy

5. Back to the Basics Challenge
For January our theme is scripture study. Our challenge to you is to accept Bishop Garlick's invitation to read the New Testament as a family this year. Make a plan that will work for your situation, then take time each day to allow your testimony of Christ to be strengthened as you read and study His life and teachings.

6. The Sisterhood of the Traveling Scriptures
We would like all of you Relief Society sisters to have the
opportunity to share your testimonies with the Young Women who
will be graduating from High School and joining us in Relief
Society this next year. We want them to feel welcomed, to know
that they are loved, and to know us better as they become a part of
our sisterhood. We are passing around some Book of Mormons for you
to mark your favorite scripture and write a testimony to one of the girls.
We are then asking those who attend Relief Society to share your
scripture testimony during the beginning of Relief Society. Thank you
for your willingness to participate.

7. Next week's lesson- TOT "Pride and the Priesthood" Nov. 2010 p. 55.

Have a great week!
Love,
The Relief Society Presidency

Monday, January 10, 2011

This weeks announcements...

1. These families are in charge of cleaning the building Saturday at 4:00p.m. --Brown, B. Barlow, Heath, Ouimette, Merrell, M. Barlow, K. Smith, Howell, Hatch.

2. Women’s Basketball is this Thursday Jan. 13 all wards play at 8:00 pm at the Stake Center.

3. “Escape to Paradise” January 27th 7:00 p.m. We will be having some mini-classes and healthy refreshments. A nursery will be provided.

4. Message from Kristelle Hampton-
Hi Everyone! I am looking for a copy of the book “Fishers of Men” The first volume of a 3 set series the Kingdom and the Crown. I’ve tried to get this at the Library but to no avail… they can’t find the book. Does anyone have a copy of this book and would be willing to let me borrow it?
Thanks!

~Kristelle Hampton



5. Back to the Basics Challenge
In his talk from October General Conference, President Uchtdorf said, "Brothers and sisters, diligently doing the things that matter most will lead us to the Savior of the world. That is why "we talk of Christ, we rejoice in Christ, we preach of Christ, we prophesy of Christ,...that we may know to what source we may look for a remission of our sins." In the complexity, confusion, and rush of modern living, this is the "more excellent way."
This year as a Relief Society we want to focus on things that matter most. Each month we will have a Relief Society challenge that will help us get "back to the basics." For January our theme is scripture study. Our challenge to you is to accept Bishop Garlick's invitation to read the New Testament as a family this year. Make a plan that will work for your situation, then take time each day to allow your testimony of Christ to be strengthened as you read and study His life and teachings.

6. The Sisterhood of the Traveling Scriptures
We would like all of you Relief Society sisters to have the
opportunity to share your testimonies with the Young Women who
will be graduating from High School and joining us in Relief
Society this next year. We want them to feel welcomed, to know
that they are loved, and to know us better as they become a part of
our sisterhood. We are passing around some Book of Mormons for you
to mark your favorite scripture and write a testimony to one of the girls.
We are then asking those who attend Relief Society to share your
scripture testimony during the beginning of Relief Society. Thank you
for your willingness to participate.

7. Next week's lesson- GP #25 Fasting.

Have a great week!
Love,
The Relief Society Presidency

Tuesday, December 21, 2010

This weeks announcements...

1. These families are in charge of cleaning the building tonight at 6:00-- Blackhurst, Reese, Speirs, Ostler, Gardner, Bob Evans,
Clinton, Hampton, Barney.

2. The Bishop has asked us to have every family in the ward visited in their homes by both their home teachers and their visiting teachers during the month of December, so we encourage everyone to make plans early and help accomplish this goal.

3. The Sisterhood of the Traveling Scriptures
We would like all of you Relief Society sisters to have the opportunity to share your testimonies with the Young Women who will be graduating from High School and joining us in Relief Society this next year. We want them to feel welcomed, to know that they are loved, and to know us better as they become a part of our sisterhood. We are asking different sisters each week to select your favorite scripture and to write down your testimony to them. The testimony will be put into a Book of Mormon and those of you in Relief Society on Sunday will be asked to share your scripture and testimony at the beginning of Relief Society. When you get asked there will be detailed instructions on how to do all this! At the end of the school year the Book of Mormon's will be presented to Hannah Abbott, Nicole Shumway, and Caitlyn Smith. Thank you all for your help with this project!

4. Next week's lesson- TOT "We Follow Jesus Christ" Ensign May 2010 pg. 83

Have a very Merry Christmas!
Love,
The Relief Society Presidency

Tuesday, December 14, 2010

This weeks announcements...

1. These families are in charge of cleaning the building tonight at 6:00-- FM Group deep cleaning, the church will be closed the 13th and 14th.

2. DECEMBER RELIEF SOCIETY MEETING- 6:30! It was printed wrong in the bulletin, sorry!
Come get away from the hustle and bustle of the season
and take time to reflect on the life of our Savior.
Come enjoy a nice meal, each other's company, and a wonderful
program about, "WOMEN WHO KNEW THE MORTAL MESSIAH."
Thursday, December 16th at 6:30 p.m.
Children's Class provided!

3. The Bishop has asked us to have every family in the ward visited in their homes by both their home teachers and their visiting teachers during the month of December, so we encourage everyone to make plans early and help accomplish this goal.

4. The Sisterhood of the Traveling Scriptures
We would like all of you Relief Society sisters to have the opportunity to share your testimonies with the Young Women who will be graduating from High School and joining us in Relief Society this next year. We want them to feel welcomed, to know that they are loved, and to know us better as they become a part of our sisterhood. We are asking different sisters each week to select your favorite scripture and to write down your testimony to them. The testimony will be put into a Book of Mormon and those of you in Relief Society on Sunday will be asked to share your scripture and testimony at the beginning of Relief Society. When you get asked there will be detailed instructions on how to do all this! At the end of the school year the Book of Mormon's will be presented to Hannah Abbott, Nicole Shumway, and Caitlyn Smith. Thank you all for your help with this project!

5. Next week's lesson- GP #23 The Sacrament.


Have a great week!
Love,
The Relief Society Presidency

Thursday, December 2, 2010

Ladies,
Just a reminder about the ward party this Saturday at 6:30 at the church. Dinner will be provided and we will be doing service projects. Thank you to all of you that signed up to help and/or bring items. Please look at the LONG list below to see what you signed up for. We are still needing Christ Centered Centerpieces. If you have a Nativity or something else that you would be wiling to bring please let us know. Also, for those signed up to bring a centerpiece--please bring it to the church between 5:00 and 6:00 on Saturday. If you can't make it during those times you can bring it to a member of the Relief Society Presidency before 4:45 on Saturday. Thanks!


Ward Christmas Party Help

Cookies or Brownies
Andrea Wright 6 doz
Stephanie Mansfield 2 doz
Ann Smith 2 doz
Alicia Gibson 3 doz
Laurel Dennis 1 doz
Christina Rolapp 1 doz
Daisy Christensen 1 doz
Sherry DuMoulin 1 doz
Mandie Andrews 1 doz
Kristelle Hampton 1 doz
Angie Anderson 1 doz
Valerie Jackson 1 doz
Marney Blomquist 1 doz
Krista Smith 1 doz
Alice Childs 1 doz
Carrie Clinton 1 doz
Jennifer Vick 1 doz
Allison Owen 1 doz

Christ Centered Centerpieces- Please bring to the church between 5:00-6:00 on Saturday
Ann Smith 2
Erica Bowman 2
Laurel Dennis 2
Eva Garlick 4
Lori Taylor 2
Shirlene Barlow 2
Daisy Christensen 2
Ashlee Barney 1
Alice Childs
Allison Owen
Jennifer Vick
Carrie Clinton
Valerie Jackson 2



Food Donations for Service Project

One Entire Box ***We could use 2 more families to volunteer for this***
Heath
Garlick
Howell
Sandstrom
Murdock
Segura
Bunker
Barney
Austin Christensen
Monson
Ewer
Andrews
Speirs

Blankets and Bedding
Bowman
Lori Taylor
Bunker
Westcott
Hampton
McDonald's

Baby Items
Bowman
Belliston
Bunker

Toys and Games
Bowman
Barlow
Ann Smith
Belliston
Bunker
Barney
Murdock
Westcott
Ewer
McDonald

Canned Ham-Please bring money to donate towards them, someone else will be buying them
Bowman
Dennis
Clinton
Childs
Owen
Vick

Oats (1 lb box)
Vick 2
Segura 1
Jackson 1
Fietkau 5
Krista Smith 1

Instant Mashed Potatoes (14 oz box)
Dennis 3
Gardiner 1
Bunker 5

Bag of Sugar (1 lb)
Roylance
Hatch 3
Blackhurst 2
Segura
Gardiner
Emily Evans

Can of Brown Gravy (14 oz)
Cordner
Jackson
Lori Taylor 6

4 Cans of Milk (10 oz)
Andrea Evans 2 (8 cans)
Bowman
Cordner
DuMoulin
Reese 4 (16 cans)

2 Cans of Corn (14 oz)
Evans 3 (6 cans)
Segura
Bowman 2 (4 cans)
Cordner
Gardiner
Ann Smith

2 Cans of Green Beans (14 oz)
Roylance 4 (8 cans)
Bowman 2 (4 cans)
Cordner
Gardiner
Ann Smith

2 Cans of Peas
Bowman 2 (4 cans)
Gardiner
Wright 6 (12 cans)
Belliston 6 (12 cans)

Box of Saltine Crackers (1 lb)
Blackhurst 2
Belliston 3
Gardiner
Wright 3

Bag of Pinto Beans (2 lb)
DuMoulin 3
Bowman 2
Taylor 6

4 Cans of Soup (10 oz)
Mansfield
Ann Smith
Erica Bowman
Cordner
Blomquist
Evans
Reese 3 (12 cans)

Bag of White or Brown Rice (2 lb)
DuMoulin 3
Bowman 2
Cordner
Krista Smith
Reese 5

Jar of Jelly (22 oz)
Mansfield
Segura
Taylor 7

Self Rising Flour or Corn Meal (2 lb)
Roylance 9

1 Peanut Butter (28 oz)
Vick 2
Bowman 2
Cordner
Blackhurst
Blomquist
Jill Christensen
Reese

Household Items
Ann Smith towels and wash cloths


Clothing
Bunker
Murdock
Ann Smith

Medical Items
Bentley bandaids, cough drops, tylenol, vapo rub
Bunker

Winter Clothing
Roylance
Bowman
Barlow
Lori Taylor
Coombs
Belliston
Ewer
Blomquist
Merrell

Snacks
Gibson