Weekday Meeting

September 20th will be our Weekday Meeting.  We will be having an auction activity.  No real money will be used.  We will tally your score and give you play money to use in the auction.  Everyone will need to bring an item or items or a service to be auctioned off.  This is a real fun way to give service and receive service.  We hope everyone will plan on attending.  We need you to turn in your points page by September 16th so we can tally your score and get your "money" ready.  Turn your page into Brandi Timm.

Some ideas for service are:

free babysitting
free haircut
free lessons in knitting or crochet
bring loaves of homemade bread
fresh jam
flower arrangement
crafts 
free dinner to family
baby blankets
cookies
computer lessons
dance lessons
yard care services
music lessons

Sister Update

Jordan and Kara Higham had a baby boy!  Congratulations!

Happy Birthday!

Annalyn Jensen - September 2nd

DON'T FORGET!!!

End of Summer Ward Party!  Tuesday, August 21st.  This is for all ages and will take the place of the Tuesday night youth activities.
 Join us on August 21st for fun and games at Gem Lake.  There will be swimming, boating, food and games.  We will meet at 6:00 p.m. at the Gem Lake park - Turn on the south side of Fielding Memorial cemetery.  The meal will be Pot Luck, so bring something to share if you can.  The ward will provide drinks, plates and plastic-ware.  Come and join in, or just enjoy the company.  We'll see you there!

Happy Birthday!

Norma Butler - August 20th
Angela Martin - August 22nd
Debbie Walker - August 24th
Tiffany Powell - August 25th
Alice Mansfield - August 25th
Joyce Killpack - August 27th
 

Thank You

Thanks to all who came and brought a salad to our "Salad Social".  It was an enjoyable evening for all.  A special thanks to Sister Bolander for providing her back yard.

August Weekday Meeting

Don't Forget!!! Thursday, August 16th at 7:00 p.m. will be our "Salad Social" Weekday Meeting.  It will be in Sister Bolander's backyard.  Bring your favorite salad and the recipe and we will see you there.

Happy Birthday!

Ann Durbin - August 14th
Michelle Dobie - August 17th

President's Message

       Who Are you? It is often said that if we knew who were were we wouldn't do some of the things we do. The young women recently participated in a "Daughters of God" experience. The goal was for each young woman to realize her worth to her Heavenly Father, and in understanding that worth, would make choices that directed her towards not away from, Him.

       In D&C 25, The Lord tells Emma that she is an Elect lady. In verse 16 it says, "And verity, verily, I say unto you, that this is my voice unto all." President Hinckley said that this revelation was rich in counsel, in praise, in instruction, and in promise to Emma Smith, and to every other woman who heeds the word of the Lord… I challenge you to study this section of the Doctrine and Covenants and put your name where Emma's is, and realize your divine worth as a woman.

       We are told in this section to walk in paths of virtue. Virtue is a pattern of thought and behavior based on high moral standards. Each day working to keep our minds clean, speaking kindly and acting holy. Virtue is power. The Lord goes on to say, not to murmur. Complaining is a habit that we can break. There are so many blessing we have that if we look and speak of them more than complain, we receive light into our bodies, and we are lifted and filled with power.

       An elect lady comforts her husband (if she has one) and acts in the spirit of meekness. I have often heard President Hinckley says, "there is so much of argument in the homes of the people. It is so destructive. It is so corrosive. It leads only to bitterness, heartbreak, and tears. How well advised we would be, each of us, when there is tension, when there is friction, when there is affliction, to speak with consoling words in the spirit of meekness".

       In verse 10 we are counseled to lay aside the things of this world, and seek for the things of a better. President Hinckley goes on to say concerning this verse, "I feel he was not telling Emma that she should not feel concerned about a place to live, food on her table, and clothing.  He was saying to her that she should not be obsessed with these things, as so many of us are wont to be. He was telling her to get her thoughts on the higher things of righteousness and goodness, matters of charity and love for others, the things of eternity".

       Verse 13, tells us to rejoice. Joy is knowing that through the atoning sacrifice of Christ we can receive a remission of our sins. The gospel is a thing of joy. It provides us with a reason for gladness.  President Hinckley says, "Of course there are times of sorrow. Of course there are hours of concern and anxiety. We all worry. But the Lord has told us to lift our hearts and rejoice. I see so many people, including many women, who seem never to see the sunshine, but who constantly walk with storms under cloudy skies. Cultivate an attitude of happiness. Cultivate a spirit of optimism. Walk with faith, rejoicing in the beauties of nature, in the goodness of those you love, in the testimony which you carry in your heart concerning things divine".

        I testify that each of you sisters are elect ladies. Part of our trouble really believing that we are an elect lady is that you don't believe the truth that each of you were elect before you came here and that these admonitions, and promises are for each of us as they were for Emma. Please read and study this section with prayer and meditation and you will come to realize and feel your divine worth, and know that your elect.

       I love each of you sisters, we love you as a presidency. You each have such wonderful divine beauty and It is a joy and a blessing to serve you at this time, and be your friends for all eternity.

Happy Birthday!

Happy Late Birthday to:

Becky Hone - July 27th

LaRee Hammer - July 30th

Shannon Andersen - August 1st

Eva Hult - August 1st

Dorothy Bischoff - August 5th

Happy Birthday to:

Brynde Bassett - August 10th

Updates

Welcome back to the ward Sister Melissa Gallant and Brittany.  They have moved into the house on the corner of State and Oak.

The church building will be closed from August 13th - 18th.  No one is to be in the building these dates.

Mormon Tabernacle Choir

The Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square will perform a full evening concert at Brigham Young University-Idaho in Rexburg on Friday, Sept. 21st at 7:30 p.m. in the BYU-Idaho Center.  Tickets are $12 and may be purchased online at tickets.byui.edu, at the BYU-Idaho Ticket Office, or by phone at (208)496-3170.  Concert is open to those 6 years of age and older. 

Stake Conference

Stake Temple Day - August 9th
    There will be a chapel meeting from 7:15 - 7:45 p.m. and an 8:00
    endowment session.  

August 11th - 7:00 p.m.  Adult meeting
August 12th - 7:00 a.m. Priesthood leadership meeting
August 12th - 10:00 a.m. General Session

End of Summer Ward Social

Join us on August 21st for fun and games at Gem Lake.  There will be swimming, boating, food and games.  We will meet at 6:00 p.m. at the Gem Lake park - Turn on the south side of Fielding Memorial cemetery.  The meal will be Pot Luck, so bring something to share if you can.  The ward will provide drinks, plates and plastic-ware.  Come and join in, or just enjoy the company.  We'll see you there!

Weekday Meeting

Relief Society Weekday Meeting will be August 16th at 7:00 p.m. in Sister Bolander's back yard.  It will be a "Salad Social".  Bring your favorite salad and recipe and we will see you there!

Brother Kenneth Parks

Just an update about a former ward member, Kenneth Parks.
He recently passed away and we would like to make you all aware of the Viewings and Funeral if you would like to pay your respects.

Viewings will be held this Friday the 3rd at 6:30pm as well as Saturday the 4th at 10:00am.
The funeral will then be held Saturday the 4th at 11:00am.

-Both the viewings and the funeral will be held at the LDS Ward building at 3000 Central Ave, in Ammon