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Our Stake has an assignment to help with the Olde Fashioned Christmas & Winter Festival held at the Museum of Idaho.
We need 3 Nativities from our Stake and or any Penquin Collectibles, Gingerbread Houses, or Santas that could be displayed.
We also need 2 volunteer Hosts or Docents on each of 2 shifts. This gives an extra sense of security and helps keep an eye on the many  beautiful things shared by members of our community. Our assignment is Wednesday December 19th from 9 to 1 and 1 to 5 That would be 2 people at 9 and 2 people at 1.   They can contact me if they have any volunteers...Ann Winder 390-6820.   Thanks for all you do.
 

Spreading Christmas Cheer

There is a family in our community that we feel could use a little help this year.  This family contributes much to our community but at this time they are facing many challenges.  We wish we could tell you more but in our efforts not to have any feelings hurt we ask that you trust us with this opportunity to help.  We know that any help will be greatly appreciated.

 Arrangements have been made with this family's Bishop to help keep our donations and identity anonymous.  If you would like to donate, put your donation in a card or envelope and give to a member of the Relief Society by Thursday, December 6th.  Thank you and Merry Christmas.

 

Lesson Recap

Trish Dixon gave an excellent lesson on Sunday.  The subject was the Conference talk given by Elder Quentin L. Cook titled "Can Ye Feel So Now?"  

It was discussed that the rising generation is better prepared than any previous generation but they are living in a world full of unrighteousness.  Religious observance in the home is the best protection for our youth.  

Two scriptures were referenced:
Alma 5:26
"And now behold, I say unto you, my brethren, if ye have experienced a change of heart, and if ye have felt to sing the song of redeeming love, I would ask, can ye fee so now?"

Alma 5:33
"Behold, he sendeth an invitation unto all men, for the arms of mercy are extended towards them, and he saith:  Repent, and I will receive you.

Ask yourself if your relationship with the Savior is better now than it was a year ago.  Let's strive to make it better a year from now than it is today.  

Pumpkin Cookies

1 1/2 c. all purpose flour
1/4 t. nutmeg
1 T. cinnamon
1/2 t. baking powder
1/2 t. baking soda
1/2 t. salt 
1/2 t. ginger

1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. dark brown sugar
1/2 c. oil1/2 c. chilled pumpkin (can) 
1 egg
1/2 t. vanilla

Preheat oven to 350.  Grease pan or line with parchment paper or silicone baking mat.

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ginger and nutmeg.  Set aside.

In a separate bowl, whisk the granulated sugar, the dark brown sugar, and the oil together.  Add the pumpkin puree and whisk to combine thoroughly.  Add the eggs and vanilla and whisk until combined.

Gradually add the flour mixture to the pumpkin mixture and whisk until completely combined.

Bake for 10 - 12 minutes, making sure that the cookies are just starting to crack on top and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.  they should be firm when touched.

Store in open container because they are so moist.  

Gratitude

Life beyond Mortality

“I believe that none of us can conceive the full import of what Christ did for us in Gethsemane, but I am grateful every day of my life for His atoning sacrifice in our behalf.

“At the last moment, He could have turned back. But He did not. He passed beneath all things that He might save all things. In doing so, He gave us life beyond this mortal existence. He reclaimed us from the Fall of Adam.

“To the depths of my very soul, I am grateful to Him. He taught us how to live. He taught us how to die. He secured our salvation.”²

^{President Thomas S. Monson}

Thank Yous

Thank you to all who helped with Brother Dave Stewart's funeral.  It was a wonderful tribute to a wonderful man and the family appreciated all the ward did.

Sister Update

Brother Dave Stewart, husband of Ruth Stewart, passed away Monday night.  His funeral will be Saturday at 11:00 a.m.  There will be a viewing before the funeral beginning at 9:30 a.m.

Humanitarian

This week the stress at the Humanitarian Service Center was on Toys for Tots.  These are to be new toys in the original packaging.  There is a need for for St. Vincent de Paul for sweatshirts in all sizes, preferably new or gently used, as well as wrapping paper.
There also continues to the be a need for items on the list (which i am going to TRY to send to Sister Nelson via an attached file.)
If you have any items that you would like to donate but forgot to bring them to church, please contact me (357-5361) and I will more than happy to come pick up the items.
Thanks again for your support!
Teresa L. Cox



ITEMS NEEDED FOR COMMU~ITY
(New -gently used) Kleenex
Baby Items: Lotions
Onesies -3-6 Razors
Baby Wipes Shampoo / Conditioner
Baby Shampoo / lotion Toothbrushes
Binkys Tote Bags
Car Seats (can be used, good condition) Razors, Shaving Cream
Cribs (not recalled, can be used, good condition)
Disposable Diapers -all sizes Kitchen Supplies
Onesies -0-3 month; 3-6 month Can Openers, new
Pak n Play (can be used, good condition) Coffee Makers, new
sippy Cups Cooking Utensils
Stroller (can be used, good condition) Dish Soap
Foil
Bed and Bath Microwaves
Pillows Paper Bowls, Cups, Napkins, Plates
Toilet Tissue Paper Towels
Towels Plastic Ware
Sheets Plastic Wrap
Shower Curtains' Toasters
Sleeping Bags
Animal Shelter
CleaninR Supplies Used Blankets and pillows
Bleach, unscented
Brooms SPECIAL PROJECTS
Cleanser St. Vincent de Paul provides Christmas gifts for 450 families
Cleaning Supplied and 1200 children and youth in the Idaho Falls area. We are
Dust Pans helping them with the following items:
Dryer Sheets ~ Sweatshirts- Boys and Girls, sizes small through
Fabric Softener Extra Large Preferably new, or gently used.
LDS Cleanup Buckets ~ Christmas Wrapping paper- they will be wrapping
Laundry Soap all the gifts for these families!
Mops
Trash Bags- 30 gal and 13 Gal ~
Trash Cans -all sizes
Gal. zip lock bags
ClothinR
Aprons
Baby, 0 month -5 toddlers
Boys, 6 yr -16 youth
Girls, 6 yr -16 youth
Men's underwear- all sizes -
Men's Work Boots
Men's Work Gloves
Women's underwear -all sizes
Women's socks
Personal Item§:
Blow Dryers
Combs, Brushes, Picks
Curling Irons (can be used, good condition)
Deodorant
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Updates

 Sister Karissa Wilson had a baby girl, Emmaline.  She was born 8 weeks early and will need to stay in the hospital for a while but she is doing well.  Please keep her in your prayers.

Brother Dave Stewart has been put on hospice and is not doing well.  Please remember the Stewart family in your prayers.

Thanks to all who participated in our "Souper" Saturday.  We all had fun and good food.  Thanks to Brandi Timm and Sunni Lee for doing such a good job putting it together.

Remember that next Sunday will be the Boise Temple Rededication.  This will take the place of our usual meetings.  There will be three session which will be held at the Stake Center at 9:00 a.m., 12 Noon, and 3:00 p.m.  You need to arrive 30 minutes in advance.  For those without current Temple recommends you must have an interview with the Bishop in order to get a ticket.  Contact Bro. Kirk Dooley for a time.  Also, you need to bring a white handkerchief to the dedication.

There will be no Stake Temple Recommend interviews on Wednesday, November 21 (the evening before Thanksgiving).

Mark your calendar for the Shelley Stake Christmas Concert on Tuesday, December 4th.

The Relief Society is hosting the adult Christmas Party Friday, December 7th at 7:00 p.m.  This will be a dinner.

  

Teaching for Our Times

November
     Quinton L. Cook - Can Ye Feel So Now? P. 6
December
     Pres. Uchtdorf - Of Regrets and Resolutions. P. 21
January 
     L. Tom Perry - Becoming Goodly Parents. P. 26
February
     M. Russell Ballard - Be Anxiously Engaged. P. 29
March
     Pres. Eyring - Where is the Pavilion? P. 72
April
     Pres. Monson - Consider the Blessings. P. 86

Happy Birthday!

Jerrica Siepert - November 12th

Presidency Message

What makes a happy person? If you ask me, its having and expressing gratitude. Seeing all around you that is good and wonderful. Seeing and expressing thanks to God, and recognizing that He would like to move you to become his. Knowing that the blessings you have, everything you have is a gift from our Heavenly Father. I have so much to be grateful for! I put in a load of laundry the other day and then went to say my morning prayers. As I kneeled there I could hear the water running in the washer, and I said, "thank you Father for my washer and dryer so I don't have to wash the cloths by hand. What a time saver.   How can a life lived in gratitude make us happy?

1.It reminds us of the positive things in our lives.

2.It can turn bad into good. Having a bad day at work? Be grateful you have work. Be grateful you have challenges, then life isn't boring.

3.It reminds you of whats important. Like Elder Uchtdorf said in his conference talk, when people are ready to pass away the main regrets that they have were wishing they would have spent more time with their family, wishing they would have lived up to their potential, and wishing they would have let their self be happier.

4.It reminds you to thank others. When you say thank you, or someone thanks you, there is something that takes place in the body, in your heart. You feel happy. I was at the store the other day, and the guy behind me had 2 cans of coffee. He needed 15 cents change to complete his purchase. I had just been give 15 cents return from my bill. He was digging and I said here have mine, no, no he said.  He kept digging and finally pulled out a dollar, I said really I don't have any place to put it, its yours. I felt good. I know its small, how much smaller can you get than 15 cents, but what was strange to me, he didn't say thank you. I didn't do it to get a thank you, but I realized that he just missed an opportunity to feel something in his heart.

Sisters we have so much to be grateful for. Please take the time in your prayers or your day to express to you Father how grateful you are, and do the things Elder Uchtdorf suggests and remember it isn't a race.  Find joy in the journey. There is something each day that can bring gratitude and joy if we will only see and appreciate it. 

 Sister Kim Strupp

Happy Birthday!

Kara Higham - November 9th
Sunni Lee - November 9th
Sharon Jones - November 10th

Humanitarian

I am sorry that I have not been at church the past 2 weeks to leave a container for the Humanitarian Service items.  We have been dealing with the sickies.  If anyone has items they would like to contribute, please contact me at 357-5361 and I will be happy to come and get them.  I go up on Wednesdays.
Thanks! Teresa L. Cox