Just a reminder that Church will start at 9 a.m. this coming Sunday. Choir practice will be at 8 a.m. for those interested in singing with the choir.



Just a few dates for parents of youth
Jan 10th - There is a missionary fireside for all youth 12 yrs.
                  and older and their parents. This will be at the
                  Stake Center at 6:30 p.m. The director of the
                  missionary department will speak and then have
                  a question answer portion. This is Sunday dress.
Jan 11th - Bishop's Fireside at 3:00 p.m. at the Bishop's
                  home. This is for all youth 12 yrs and older.

We need some help! We need to feed the sister missionaries this coming Monday, December 22nd. They eat at 5:00. If you could help out by feeding them this night please call Lorraine Stewart at  
357-5348.

The Young Men and Young Women are hosting a Christmas Party for the Primary kids ages 18 mos. to 11yrs old on Tuesday, December 9th from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. in the church gym. they have many fun activities planned and will serve dinner. The youth are doing this as a service to the Primary kids and also to the parents who can use the time to so some Christmas prep or just enjoy a night out alone. A nursery will be provided for the nursery age children.

Happy Birthday!!!!

November 29th-Megan Martin
December 3rd-Holly Dooley
December 5th-Pamela Dooley
December 6th-Leatha Neilson
December 10th-Rehle Higham
December 10th-Mariann Davidson

Angel Trees

President Searle sent an e-mail with the following information about the Angel Trees:

Angle trees containing the names of needy children in our community are being places at Kings and Broulims this year

As you consider Christmas opportunities to give, you might consider this opportunity. If you individually or as a family

Would like to adopt a family or more children, please contact Bev Peelera t 357-7035 and leave a message.

Weeday Meeting

There will be NO weekday meeting this month. Enjoy this time with your family.

December Calendar Reminders

Dec. 13^th – Ward Christmas Party at 6:00 p.m.

Sister News

Kristin Barnard had their baby boy on Thanksgiving Day. Congratulations!

 

Irene Campbell is home and doing better!

Bishop

 

 

For those of you not there Sunday Bishop announced that we will be getting a new

Bishopric this  Sunday. Thanks to Bishop Bolander, Brother Smith, Brother Davidson and the

other men who work with them for all the time they have put in on behalf the ward members and the

love we have felt from them. Thanks too to their families for supporting them so they could do what the

Lord asked them to do.

Last Day for Pies

This coming Sunday is the last day to turn in money for the pies for the Shelley Food Bank. They use these pies for the Thanksgiving food boxes.

We are still short on what we need to cover the 125 pies. If you feel that you can, please give generously. These pies are part of helping make

someone’s Thanksgiving a special day.

Last Week's Lesson Recap

Sunday's lesson was on Prayer- a Commandment and a Blessing. President Joseph Fielding Smith said," Prayer is something that humbles the soul. It broadens our comprehension; it quickens the mind. It draws us nearer to our Father in heaven. We need his help; there is no question about that. We need the guidance of his Holy Spirit. We need to know what principles have been given to us by which we may come back into his presence. We need to have our minds quickened by the inspiration that comes from him; and for these reasons we pray to him, that he may help us to live so that we will know his truth and be able to walk in its light, that we may, through our faithfulness and our obedience, come back again into his presence."

Pies for the Shelley Food Bank

Thanksgiving is fast approaching and we are once again helping provide pies for the Shelley Food Bank.

If you would like to donate please turn your money in to one of the members of the Bishopric. Use a donation

slip and put “pies” in the other spot of the slip. We need the money turned in by Nov 23^rd.

Presidency Message

It seems like this past month that the world has gone crazy and dumped more than its fair share of problems and heartache on the members of our ward. My family is no exception. There have been many days that I have sat and cried and asked, “Why me?” We all feel this way at one time or another. Yet, within all the heartache, stress, and tears there have been rays of light shining through the darkness. I have a picture on my living room wall of Christ. In one hand He is holding a lamp and the other hand is reaching out towards the viewer. In the background is a dark barren world. I love this picture. It is a daily reminder to me that I am not alone, my Savior is always there reaching out His hand to me to lead me through my day. He has promised that He will not forsake us and He always keeps His promises. Every day He gives us tender mercies to let us know He is there and mindful of us, we just have to look for them. We need to remember that the Lord is in control. The experiences we have are tailored to help us grow and become the sons and daughters of God we need to become. So when you feel like you are drowning in the stormy sea of life remember, “He’s closer than you know, reach up He’ll take your hand.

Love, 

          Sister Cook

Happy Birthday!!!!!!!

October 27th-Lawanna Page
November 9th-Kara Higham
November 10th-Sharon Jones
November 15th-Brianna Brewer

Super Saturday Thank You!

Thanks to all who helped make Super Saturday a success. Special thanks

goes to Janet Evans for being the driving force behind putting it together.

Jasmine's Super Saturday Recipe

This is the recipe that Jasmine used for her demonstration at Super Saturday.

White Chocolate Peppermint Bark

2 lbs. white chocolate

¼ tsp peppermint extract

12 candy canes smashed

Melt chocolate. Add extract. Stir in broken candy,along with any other mix ins.

Spread out onto parchment lined cookie sheet. Chill until firm. Break into

pieces. Enjoy!

Try other add ins! Pretzels, mini marshmallows, sprinkles, get creative or just

Clean out the cupboard!

Happy Birthday!!!! (So sorry some are belated)

October 7th-Brenda Carnahan
October 13th-Joni Hinkley
October 15th-Rhonda Tincher
October 16th-Lana Kirkham
October 19th-Hannah Dixon
October 19th-Jodi Jimenez
October 19th-Judith Hendrix
October 21st-Kara Coleman
October 25th-Bobbette Perkes
October 25th-Atheena Anderson
October 25th-Kristin Barnard

Lesson Recap

The lesson was #21 Proclaiming the Gospel to the World. President Joseph Fielding Smith said," We have heard that we are all missionaries. … We are all set apart, not by the laying on of hands; we have not had a special calling; we have not been singled out to do missionary labor, but as members of the Church, having pledged ourselves to the advancement of the gospel of Jesus Christ we become missionaries. That is part of the responsibility of every member of the Church.
With a heart full of love for all men, 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. He has commanded us to go forth with unwearying diligence and offer to his other children those saving truths revealed to the Prophet Joseph Smith.
Our mission, I say, is, so far as it is within our power, to regenerate, to bring to repentance, just as many of the children of our Father in heaven as it is possible for us to do. … That is an obligation the Lord has placed upon the Church, and more particularly upon the quorums of the priesthood of the Church, and yet this obligation belongs to every soul."
May we all strive to learn the gospel and live it so that we may be Christlike examples and help others find the fullness of the gospel.

Sister Update

Irene Campbell’s surgery went well. She did have the three bypasses. Brother Campbell says she is now resting comfortably.

Ward Choir

Christmas is just around the corner. Our ward choir will be singing in Sacrament meeting on Dec 21^st. It is NOT too late for you to join in on the wonderful experience of singing praises to our Heavenly Father in Gratitude for his Son and the miracle of his Holy Birth. Choir practice is every Sunday before Sacrament Meeting at 12:10 p.m.

Stake Choir

Stake Members,

The weeks are passing quickly and this is another reminder of choir practice. We have had 3 practices and there are 8 left on October 9, 16, 23, 30, and November 6, 13, 20, Tuesday the 25th. The Fireside is December 2nd at 7:00 pm.

We really need more men to participate in the choir. If you haven't been coming, and could possibly work it into your busy schedules, you would be doing a great service! We hope to see everyone at the stake center Thursday from 7:30-9:00 pm. It is rather difficult to begin practice with only a few people there at 7:30. If we could be there at 7:30 sharp, it would help!

Thanks for your support. This will be an amazing celebration of our Savior's life, as we sing our "Praise to the Lord"!!!

Kenda Nielsen

Lesson Recap

Our lesson this week was #20 Love and Concern for All Our Father's Children. President Joseph Fielding Smith said, "I think if all men knew and understood who they are, and were aware of the divine source from whence they came, and of the infinite potential that is part of their inheritance, they would have feelings of kindness and kinship for each other that would change their whole way of living and bring peace on earth."
Krishaun shared a quote from Bonnie D. Parkin, she said," Do we judge one another? Do we criticize each other for individual choices, thinking we know better, when in fact we rarely understand another’s unique circumstance or individual inspiration? Have we ever said, “She works outside the home.” Or, “Her son didn’t serve a mission.” Or, “She’s too old for a calling.” Or, “She can’t—she’s single.” Such judgments, and so many others like them, rob us of the good part, that pure love of Christ.
We also lose sight of that good part when we compare ourselves to others. Her hair is cuter, my legs are fatter, her children are more talented, or her garden’s more productive—sisters, you know the drill. We just can’t do that. We cannot allow ourselves to feel inadequate by focusing on who we aren’t instead of on who we are! We are all sisters in Relief Society. We simply cannot criticize, gossip, or judge and keep the pure love of Christ."
May we all obey the second great commandment which is to love thy neighbor as thyself! CHARITY NEVER FAILETH!!!

Sister Update

Kitty Landon's mother, Naomi Baker, a previous member of our ward passed away.  There will be a viewing held Thursday at 11:30 a.m. at Nalder's Funeral Home.  It will be followed by a graveside service at 1:00 p.m. at the Shelley cemetary.

Sister Updates

Kitty Landon’s Mother Naomi Baker passed away last night.

The will be having graveside services Thursday, October 2^nd

at 1:00 p.m.

 

Pam Dooley’s surgery went well and she is now recovering at

Mountain View Hospital in room 27. She will be there for the

Next 3-4 days.

Lesson Recap

This week's lesson was Elder Oaks talk given in the April 2014 general conference entitled "The Keys of the Priesthood".  In his talk, Elder Oaks said,"The Lord has directed that only men will be ordained to offices in the priesthood. But, as various Church leaders have emphasized, men are not “the priesthood.” Men hold the priesthood, with a sacred duty to use it for the blessing of all of the children of God.
The greatest power God has given to His sons cannot be exercised without the companionship of one of His daughters, because only to His daughters has God given the power “to be a creator of bodies … so that God’s design and the Great Plan might meet fruition.”Those are the words of President J. Reuben Clark.
He continued: “This is the place of our wives and of our mothers in the Eternal Plan. They are not bearers of the Priesthood; they are not charged with carrying out the duties and functions of the Priesthood; nor are they laden with its responsibilities; they are builders and organizers under its power, and partakers of its blessings, possessing the complement of the Priesthood powers and possessing a function as divinely called, as eternally important in its place as the Priesthood itself.”
This is an excellent talk to study and ponder about the priesthood and how it blesses ALL of God's children.

October Presidency Message

My Dear Sisters in the Shelley First Ward,

When I was called to the position of Relief Society President I was filled with an overwhelming love for each of you.  I can’t wait to get to know each of you better.  I wish I could personally visit you each week or at least each month but that is impossible. There are 118 sisters currently in our ward. If I only spent 15 minutes with each of you each week that would be1,770 minutes or 29 ½ hours.  I wish I could do that but there just isn’t time for me to be able to.  That is where each of you comes in. Each of you promised when you were baptized to bear one another’s burdens, to comfort those that stand in need of comfort, and mourn with those that mourn. Most of you are visiting teachers. Your call as a visiting teacher is to be the Lord’s hands here in the Shelley First Ward. To minister, serve, care for, and watch over the sisters whom you have been assigned.  

Part of ministering to your sisters is getting to know them, and being their friend. Sometimes we may ask why this sister she rubs me the wrong way. Sisters, I promise you that if you will go and do what the Lord has asked; you will have a love for this sister that fills your heart for we are each beautiful and unique daughters of our Heavenly Father. I know because this has happened to me. I have thought I can’t do this, but as I did my best the Lord filled in the gaps for me and I know he will do the same for you.

Every single one of us is facing challenges; there are no exemptions we all need to feel our Heavenly Father’s and our Savior’s love. As we minister to our sisters they will be able to know that they are important and loved by us and feel the love of our Heavenly Father and Savior.

I love each of you wonderful exceptional beautiful women. I can’t do all that my Savior and Heavenly Father have asked me to do without your help. Please minister to the sisters whom you have been called to serve at this time. Help them, serve them, smile at them, but most of all love them.

Sister Rayanne Cook

 

 

 

On November 1^st we will be having visiting teaching interviews. We care calling it our Friendship Breakfast. We are asking each sister, even if she is not a visiting teacher, to come enjoy breakfast with us either before or after your appointment. We want to visit with you about your companion, the sisters you visit and the sisters who visit you.  We will also be discussing some changes that will be made in how we report our visiting teaching. Please watch for the signup sheets that will be coming around to sign up for appointments.

General Conference

Remember this next weekend October 4^th and 5^th is General Conference so there will be no Sunday meetings at the church.

Sister Updates

Brittany Carl, who recently moved into the ward, had a baby boy this past week. She and baby Jaden are home and doing well.

 

Shelby Ellis had her gallbladder out this past Tuesday. She is home recovering and doing well.

 

Pam Dooley will be having surgery this Tuesday. Please keep her and her family in your prayers.

Happy Birthday!!

October 1st-Rayanne Cook
October 2nd-Kim Strupp
October 2nd-Angel Allen
October 3rd-Teresa Cox
October 5th-Trish Dixon

Women's Conference

Remember the Women's Conference is this Saturday, September 27th at 6:00 p.m. at the Stake Center.  This is for all girls and women 8 yrs and up.  Come listen to the messages that are for us as the women of the Church.

Happy Birthday!!

September 23rd-Jane Smith
September 24th-Karen Gneiting
September 26th-Thelma Price

Happy Birthday!!

September 15th-Vonda Hinckley
September 16th-Dorothy Pincock
September 16th-Amanda Jo Reading
September 18th-Beverly Ramos

General Conference

General conference with be October 4^th-5^th.  Fast Sunday will be the next week October 12^th.

Stake Centennial Celebration Time Capsule

The Stake is requesting that we submit our testimonies for a time capsule. This is a part of the Centennial Celebration.

A Centennial Testimony box had been placed in our building’s library.  Write your testimony and place it in the box by

September 27^th.

 

Super Saturday

 

 

Just a reminder that you have two more weeks to sign up for what you want to make at Super Saturday wich

is October 11^th.  Please get the money to pay for the items you signed up for to one of the presidency by Sunday,

September 27^th.

Salad Social

Our September Weekday Meeting is this Thursday, September 18^th at 6:30 p.m. at LaDawn Bolander’s house.

If you need instructions where this is please call a member of the Presidency. Bring a salad to share and come

have a wonderful time getting to know the sisters in our ward.  There will be no nursery so please call one of

the young women if you need a baby sitter.

Lesson Summary

This week's lesson was #18 Living by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.
President Joseph Fielding Smith said,"It is necessary for us to walk in the full light of the truth, not in part of the truth only. I haven’t the privilege of discarding some of the principles of the gospel and believing others, and then feel that I am entitled to the full blessings of salvation and exaltation in the kingdom of God. If we want exaltation, if we want the place which the Lord has prepared for those who are just and true, then we must be willing to walk in the full light of the gospel of Jesus Christ, and keep all the commandments."
"The Lord’s laws are eternal, and we have the fullness of his everlasting gospel and are obligated to believe all of his laws and truths and then to walk in conformity with them. There is nothing more important to any individual than keeping the Lord’s commandments. He expects us to cleave unto every true principle, to put first in our lives the things of his kingdom, to press forward with a steadfastness in Christ, and to serve him with all our might, mind, and strength."
As we keep the commandments, the Lord will comfort, bless, and strengthen us to be women worthy of exaltation.

Stake Family Finance Workshop

 

The Stake is putting on a 5 week seminar starting Wednesday, October 8^th @ 7:00 pm at the Shelley 1^st, 4^th, 8^th building on Park Avenue.  This is a family finance workshop published by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints focusing on: how to use and set up a budget, how to build cash reserves, and how to eliminate and avoid debt.  Lance and Tess Zollinger will lead the discussions. 

For those who want help starting a budget and sticking to it, this valuable time spent.  For those who want to learn how to avoid or reduce debt, this will provide good insights.  For questions or more information, please contact Lance Zollinger at 208-206-1186 or lance.zollinger@northwestfcs.com.

Lesson Recap

This week's lesson was given by Sister Judi Hendrix. She taught us what a wonderful life we have and that no one can take our place.  We are all here with a purpose and we can strengthen each other and create a strong sisterhood by not judging each other or putting our own self down.  As we serve one another and encourage and care for each other, we can create a strong bond and realize our own individual importance in Heavenly Father's plan.

September Activities

September 18^th – Sister Salad Social at LaDawn Bolander’s at 6:30 p.m. Bring a salad to share.

September 12^th – Scripture class 10-11:30 at our church building. This is open to all sisters and

                                  will be every Friday at the same time.  They will be studying Acts- Revelations

                                  this year.

September 27^th – Women’s Conference Broadcast 6 p.m. at the Stake Center.  This is for all girls and women 8 year and older

 

Super Saturday

Our Super Saturday is October 11th from 10am-2pm.  We are doing this activity with the 8th ward.  We will be having lunch around noon with cooking demos starting at 11:30a.m. There will also be humanitarian activities to participate in if you don't want to make something.  You can sign up for a item you wish to make on Sunday at the display in the kitchen at the church. Or contact a member of the presidency and let us know what you would like to make.  Sign ups end and money is due September 28th. Please get your money to one of the Presidency by then. Below is a picture of the projects available and the cost for each.




Denim Road & Signs
Cost: 1.50 + Jeans.
Everything but the jeans will be supplied. 
If you have extra jeans you would be willing to
share please contact Janet Evans.


 

25 Days of Christ Centered Christmas Story Book
Cost: $4 without a binder, $9 with a binder
Sheet protectors are provided as part of the cost

 

Stocking Holder
Cost: $9

 

 

Vinyl Sign - Find your Smile
Cost $6 - this is for the sign only the frame is not included

 

Vinyl Sign - Believe there is Good
Cost: $6

 

Frosted Glass Jar
Cost $3.75 -we provide the jar
$2.75 you bring your own jar. (Any size)

 


Subway Art
Cost : $0.25 if printed on cardstock 
$1.50 if printed on professional photo paper
Contact Janet Evan with any questions



 

September Weekday Meeting

We will be having a salad social for our September weekday meeting on September 18th.  It will be held at LaDawn Bolander's home at 6:30 p.m. Please bring a salad to share and come visit with the other sisters in our ward.

Block Party Reminder

 

Just a reminder that there is a block party this Saturday, September 6^th at 5:00 p.m. at the city park.

Come and bring your member and nonmember friends.  The meal is potluck so bring something to share.

Happy Birthday!!

Nicole Couch-September 1st
Annalyn Jensen-September 2nd

Sister Update

 

Nicole Couch is home and doing well after her surgery. Thanks to those who helped her.

We have a wonderful sisters in our ward that are so willing to help others.  Thanks for all each of you

Do both seen and unseen!

 

Happy Birthday!!

Alice Mansfield-August 25th
Tiffany Schorzman-August 25th
Joyce Killpack-August 27th
Jennifer Howell-August 29th

Lesson Recap

This week's lesson was on Elder Bednar's talk from the April conference entitled Bear Up Their Burdens With Ease. This is a beautiful talk on the Atonement of Jesus Christ with an emphasis on how He helps carry our "load".  He says, " the Savior has suffered not just for our sins and iniquities—but also for our physical pains and anguish, our weaknesses and shortcomings, our fears and frustrations, our disappointments and discouragement, our regrets and remorse, our despair and desperation, the injustices and inequities we experience, and the emotional distresses that beset us.
There is no physical pain, no spiritual wound, no anguish of soul or heartache, no infirmity or weakness you or I ever confront in mortality that the Savior did not experience first. In a moment of weakness we may cry out, “No one knows what it is like. No one understands.” But the Son of God perfectly knows and understands, for He has felt and borne our individual burdens. And because of His infinite and eternal sacrifice (see Alma 34:14), He has perfect empathy and can extend to us His arm of mercy. He can reach out, touch, succor, heal, and strengthen us to be more than we could ever be and help us to do that which we could never do relying only upon our own power. Indeed, His yoke is easy and His burden is light."

Don't Forget!

August 21^st is the Weekday meeting this month.  Come and learn more about who you are and your personality.  This is for all the women and young women 12 and older in the ward

It is at 7:00 and is casual dress.

Sister Updates

LaRee is now home and doing better.

Marjorie Nulph had her baby daughter this past Tuesday.  They are home and doing well.  Her name is Jaclyn.

Welcome to the ward Mindy Lewis and family.  We are glad you are here.

Lesson Recap

This weeks lesson was Chapter 16: Bringing up Children in Truth and Light.   President Smith taught that parents should do all they can to help their children understand and live the gospel of Jesus Christ.  We need to shelter children from the evils of the world as much as we can and teach them the gospel so their testimonies will grow. We were given eight ways to help bring our children up in truth and light. 1- set a righteous example 2- begin teaching children when they are young 3- teach children to pray 4- introduce children to the scriptures 5 - hold family home evening 6- teach virtue, chastity, and morality 7-prepare children to be witnesses of the truth and to serve missions 8- help children prepare to have eternal families of their own.  "[Children] are given unto us that we might train them in the ways of life, eternal life, that they might come back again into the presence of God, their Father."

Happy Birthday!

Norma Butler - August 20th
Angela Martin - August 22nd
Debbie Walker - August 24th

Food Storage

Need Food Storage? You can buy 23 food storage products at the Home Storage Center in Idaho Falls 770 W. Anderson in Idaho Falls, which is in the old cannery building.  During their regular hours you can go buy the products without an appointment.  If it is in the evening or on Saturdays you will need to make an appointment.  You can buy the products and dry pack can them but you will need to make an appointment for that.  

Their regular hours are:  M –Th 8:00a.m. – 4:00 p.m. & Fridays 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Evenings & Saturdays: T-F 6:00 p.m. -8:00 p.m. & Sat 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

If you have any questions or would like a list of the products available and the prices contact Rayanne Cook

Weekday Meeting

August 21^st is the Weekday meeting this month.  Come and learn more about who you are and your personality.  This is for all the women and young women 12 and older in the ward

It is at 7:00 and is casual dress.

Lesson Recap

Heather Olsen did a wonderful job teaching us about Eternal Marriage.  Joseph Fielding Smith said, “There is no ordinance connected with the Gospel of Jesus Christ of greater importance, of more solemn and sacred nature, and more necessary to [our] eternal joy . . . than marriage.”  This blessing will be available to all even if they did not have the opportunity in this life. “No one will be deprived of exaltation who remains faithful.” Being married in the temple is not the end it is just the beginning. We must work in our marriages every day to make them eternal marriages.  Heather used  Elder L. Whitney Claytons talk from the April 2013 Conference titled, “Marriage:  Watch and Learn” to give us ideas to help make our marriages eternal.  He gave us 5 different things to help us in our marriage.  First, consider your relationship to be a pearl beyond price.  Second, build your foundation faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.  Third, rely on the gift of repentance.  Fourth, treat each other with respect and as equal partners.  Fifth, live together in love. This is a wonderful talk and she encouraged us to read it and apply the message in it.

Happy Birthday!

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

Sister Updates

LaRee is doing well  after her surgery but will be in the hospital for a while longer she is at EIRMC room 424 and is ready to have visitors.

Dates to Remember

Aug. 14, 15, 16th - Stake Musical - get your tickets from 
Bro. Hogue .

Aug. 16th - Stake breakfast and activities at the city park starting at 8:00 a.m.
8:00 a.m. - breakfast
8-10:00 a.m. - Stake Historical Displays
8:30 - 10:00 a.m. - Children's Games
10:00 a.m. - Program
12:00 p.m. - Tree Planting at Stake Center

Aug. 24th - 7:00 a.m. Stake Priesthood Leadership

Aug. 28th - 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. - Ward Family History Help Session in the room across from the library.

Sept. 6th - Block Party at the City Park.

Sister Update!

LaRee is no longer in isolation but she is still at the hospital.  She will be having surgery on Wednesday and then will be in the hospital recovering.

She and Gary say visitors would be welcomed after her surgery on Wednesday.

Lesson Recap

Sister Shirley Lundquist gave our lesson today about the importance of protecting our homes from pornography. There are things we can do as parents to protect our children from pornography such as putting filters and blocks on electronic devices, monitoring the things our kids are watching and working on our relationship with our kids so they feel they can talk to us if they are exposed to harmful images. The most important thing we can do though is to create a Christ-centered home where our children learn about the atonement and know that we can all be forgiven. 

Dates to Remember

Aug. 5th - Trek fireside, casual dress, will be showing slide show of pictures taken during TREK.

Aug. 14, 15, 16th - Stake Musical - get your tickets from 
Bro. Hogue .

Aug. 16th - Stake breakfast and activities at the city park starting at 8:00 a.m.
8:00 a.m. - breakfast
8-10:00 a.m. - Stake Historical Displays
8:30 - 10:00 a.m. - Children's Games
10:00 a.m. - Program
12:00 p.m. - Tree Planting at Stake Center

Aug. 24th - 7:00 a.m. Stake Priesthood Leadership

Aug. 28th - 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. - Ward Family History Help Session in the room across from the library.

Sept. 6th - Block Party at the City Park.

Presidency Message

I have always loved this scripture and have found that it brings me a feeling of hope and security whenever I feel a little down or something is not going just right in my life.  I hope that you will also find some peace in reading this.  It is found in Alma 7:23-24.  

"23 And now I would that ye should be humble and be submissive and gentle; easy to be entreated; full of patience and long-suffering being temperate in all things; being diligent in keeping the commandments of God at all times; asking for whatsoever things ye stand in need, both spiritual and temporal; always returning thanks unto God for whatsoever things ye do receive.

24 And see that ye have faith, hope, and charity, and then ye will always abound in good works."

We as a presidency love each and every sister in this ward.  We have the desire to serve you in any way that we can.

Sister Shirley Lundquist

August Weekday Meeting

Come learn how Heavenly Father created YOU uniquely!  Learn more about you and your personality!  All sisters 12 years old and older are invited to attend August 21st at 7 p.m. at the church.  You won't want to miss it!  Refreshments will be served!

Preparedness

I do not sew.  I can hem, make bean bags, pj pants, and blankets with character, but it is not something I do unless I have to.  Many of you do sew, so this thought might seem odd to you but it's still worth mentioning.  If we had to mend our own clothing or even make clothing or blankets, do we have the supplies we need to do this?  I asked myself that the other day; my answer was probably not for long.  I decided I need to grab more thread and needles and even watch for fabric that goes on clearance, to have in storage.  Needles and thread or a little sewing kit would be good to have in 72 hour kits.  You never know when you might have to fix a hole!
Brandi Timm

Visiting Teaching

The Divine Mission of Jesus Christ:  Messiah

"Jesus Christ is the Savior and Redeemer of the world,"  said President Dieter F. Uchtdorf, Second Counselor in the First Presidency.  "He is the promised Messiah.  He lived a perfect life and atoned for our sins.  He will ever be at our side.  He will fight our battles.  He is our hope; He is our salvation; He is the way."

Happy Birthday!

Eva Hult - August 1st
Shannon Anderson - August 1st
Dorothy Bischoff - August 5th
Brynde Bassett - August 10th

Sister News

LaRee Hammer is in the hospital and in isolation. She can't talk very well and visitors need to be kept to a minimum.  You can call  but keep it brief or you can send an card.

Kittly is home again and doing well.

Welcome to Brooke Arzol, Angel Allen, Katy Herndon, Shelby Ellis, and Amanda Fackrell to our ward.  We are excited to get to know each of you!

 

We are sad to see Judy Hansen leave our ward.  She is moving to Texas to help her daughter.  We wish her and her family the very best!

100th Year Celebration

How are your stake challenges coming?  Have you finished the Book of Mormon?  Keep working!  The Stake has planned some wonderful events you will want to put on your calendar.

First of all there will be a Centennial Pageant  titled "Zion".  This will be held August 14, 15, & 16th at the Virginia Theater.  Show time is 7:00 p.m. and you must be seated by 6:50 p.m.  Tickets are required and you can get them from the Executive Secretary, Byron Hogue.  Feel free to give him a call at 201-9642.

August 16th will be Centennial Day at Shelley City Park.  The activities are as follows:

8:00 - 10:00 a.m. Breakfast
8:00 - 10:00 a.m. Stake Historical Displays
8:30 - 10:00 a.m. Children's Games
10:00 a.m. - Program
12:00 p.m. - Tree Planting Ceremony at the Shelley Stake Center

Be sure to get this on your calendar!

Dates to Remember

August 5th - Trek Fireside (Casual Dress) for all those who went on trek and their families.  Everyone who would like to come and see a video presentation of trek is welcome.  It will be at 7:00 p.m. at the Stake Center

August 28th from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. will be the next Ward Family History Help Session.  This is for anyone needing Family History Help.

 

Sister News

Kitty Landon is still at Promontory Point.  She will be there for a while longer.

Sharon Jones is still recovering. 

We want to welcome into the ward Angel Allen who has moved into Hone's home.

Happy Birthday!

LaRee Hammer - July 30th
Eva Hult - August 1st
Shannon Anderson - August 1st

Sister News

Kitty Landon is recovering well from surgery.  She is at Promontory Point and will be home Wednesday.

Naomi Baker is now at Good Samaritan Nursing home.

Recipes

Here are some of the wonderful healthy recipes from last weeks Weekday Meeting.  Thank you to Chelsea Killpack for her wonderful presentation and to all those who brought food for us to try!

 

Sweet and Salty Popcorn

Ingredients:  ½ cup popcorn unpopped

¼ cup coconut oil, melted

1 Packet Truvia (Stevia)

½  -1 tsp sea salt

Directions:  Pop popcorn

                       In a large bol toss popcorn with coconut oil to coat

                   Sprinkle Truvia and sea salt, toss again

Granola Bars

½ cup honey                            2 cups quick oats

2/3 cup brown sugar               1 cup rice crispy cereal

½ cup peanut butter               Chocolate chips

½ tsp vanilla

Bring honey & brown sugar to boil over medium heat.  Boil 2 min. Remove from heat.  Stir in Peanut butter and vanilla.

Pour over oats and cereal/  Stir to caot.  Press into ½ cookie sheet.  Top with chocolate chips.  Cool.

Lesson Recap

Lesson 14: The Gift of the Holy Ghost
Sister Shirley Lundquist gave this lesson and pointed out how personal a topic this is. "The Holy Ghost is the third member of the Godhead.  The mission of the Holy Ghost is to bear witness of the Father and the Son and of all truth.  You cannot get the gift of the Holy Ghost by praying for it, by paying your tithing, by keeping the Word of Wisdom—not even by being baptized in water for the remission of sins. You must complete that baptism with the baptism of the Spirit. We may after baptism and confirmation become companions of the Holy Ghost who will teach us the ways of the Lord, quicken our minds and help us to understand the truth.  It is the privilege of every member of the Church to know the truth, to speak by the truth, to have the inspiration of the Holy Ghost; it is our privilege, individually, … to receive the light and to walk in the light; and if we continue in God, that is, keep all of His commandments, we shall receive more light until eventually there shall come to us the perfect day of knowledge. [See D&C 50:24.]"

NEEDS!

Needs- Safe Haven would appreciate any donations of books that are at least a sixth grade reading level and also women's clothing. If you have these things that you were planning on donating anyway, please consider dropping them off at Safe Haven!! Thank you!

       

Leson Recap

Our lesson this past Sunday was on Baptism. We learned that baptism by immersion is in similitude of birth, death, and resurrection.  Baptism is, first, the means by which the repentant individual obtains remission of sins.  Second, it is the gateway into the kingdom of God.  Little children who have not reached the years of accountability ( age 8 ) do not need baptism because they are redeemed through the Atonement of Jesus Christ. Every person who is baptized into the Church has made a covenant with the Lord.  After baptism, to gain the full blessings of the gospel, we must continue to be humble, repentant, and obedient.

Happy Birthday!

Cherie Seward - July 19th

Lesson Recap

Rayanne Cook gave the lesson on how to strengthen our families each day.  She compared our families to quilts.  Each day as we go about our daily lives we are creating more squares for our quilts.  When we spend time together, let leach person know they are an important part of the family, put Christ at the center of our homes, laugh, read the scriptures and pray, we are adding to our quilts. All that we do is held together by the love we have for our families and the gospel binds the quilt together.  If we do the best we can, and then have faith and trust in the Lord he will take our families and make something glorious and beautiful.

Don't Forget!!!

Our Stake President, Mark Searle, has issued several challenges to be completed in the next 100 days before the anniversary of the forming of our Stake.  He promised us that as we strive to accomplish these goals, our homes will be blessed and we will become closer to our families as well as our Heavenly Father.  They are as follows:

1.  Read the Book of Mormon in 100 days.  This comes out to about 2 1/2 chapters per day or 5-6 pages.  There are tracking sheets available at church to help you progress.

2.  100% Home Teaching/Visiting Teaching.

3.  100% Family and Individual Prayer.

4.  Index 100 Names.

5.  Attend the temple as frequently as possible in the next 100 days.

6.  Invite someone to listen to the missionaries within the next 100 days.

Let us all accept these challenges to the best of our abilities so that we may each be blessed.

Visiting Teaching

The Divine Mission of Jesus Christ:  Advocate

Jesus Christ is our Advocate with the Father.  the word advocate has Latin Roots meaning "one who pleads for another."  The Savior pleads for us, using understanding, justice, and mercy.  Knowing this can fill us with love and gratitude for His Atonement.

"Listen to Jesus Christ who is the advocate with the Father, who is pleading your cause before him - "Saying; Father, behold the sufferings and death of him who did no sin, in whom thou wast well pleased; behold the blood of thy Son which was shed, the blood of him whom thou gavest that thyself might be glorified;

"Wherefore, Father, spare these by brethren that believe on my name, that they may come unto me and have everlasting life" (D&C 45:3-5)

Preparedness Thought

Have you ever thought to buy extra seeds to store at your home?  It's a good time to get those seeds!  Many stores put them on sale and even clearance now.  As long as seeds don't get wet or moist, they last for a very long time.  I store them in a number 10 can that keeps them all together and dry.  We never know when we might need seeds to plant, so it's a great time to be prepared and have some extra on hand.  Brandi Timm

Sister News

Sharon Jones is home and doing fine.  She is not quite up to visitors yet but please keep her in your prayers.

We are sad to have Tiffani Hurst, Becky Hone, Shannon Andersen, and Carla Killian move out of our ward.  We wish you all the best!

We would like to welcome Kristin Barnard who moved onto Quigg Street!  We are excited to have you in our ward!

Dates to Remember

July 10th - Ward Party 6 - 8 p.m.  This will be at the shelter by the swimming pool.  Bring a potluck item to share and the ward will provide dessert and some water games.

July 17th - Weekday Meeting 7:00 p.m.  Please come join us for a "Night of Knowledge - A Healthy Diet through Words of Wisdom" where Chelsea Killpack will share her knowledge with us.  There will be healthy snacks to try.  This will be in the pavilion by the church.

July 24th - Next family history help session at the church from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.  This is held in the Elders Quorum room.

Heartfelt Thankyou

One of the perks of updating this blog is that I can sometimes add my own stuff.  I mean what is the worst that can happen--I get fired?!  haha  

I just wanted to say thankyou to Kim, LaDawn, Jane, and Kitty for the many hours they have served in all of our behalf's.  I just happen to be lucky enough to know each of these women personally and I have seen the time, sacrifice, love, tears, and devotion they have put into their callings.  They relied on the Lord and each other and put their all into serving the sisters.  Thank You!

I also would like to personally welcome our new presidency.  They will be so wonderful.  In case you were not there on Sunday...Rayanne Cook is our new President, Shirley Lundquist is our new 1st Counselor, Judy Hendrix is our new 2nd Counselor, and Lisa Dye, is our new secretary.  Thank you wonderful women for agreeing to serve.  May we be blessed as we all strive to serve our Heavenly Father to the best of our ability.  

Happy Birthday!

Julie Hogue - July 6th

Thankyou

Sisters: I hope its ok to take some space on the blog and let you know how much I love each and everyone of you.  It has been 3 years of a wonderful, hard, joyful, tearful, and a prayerful experience.  I have prayed for your faith, and hope that you will all know in your heart no matter what experience your going through that your Eternal Father loves you so much. Thank you for your prayers, and support to our presidency.  My counselors have been the best. I have loved each minute with them.  Thank you LaDawn and Jane.  Thanks seems so small, but how could I as a president ever do things without these wonderful women.  I appreciate Kitty so much, she is the best! Her love for each of you is so strong, she served so wonderfully, and went the extra mile as did both LaDawn and Jane.  I thank my Father for filling my heart with a love for each of you.  I am so glad Rayanne is your new president.  She will be wonderful.  I hope you will all love and support her and her presidency as you did ours.  You are my Eternal Friends!!

Kim