Banbury Ward of
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Banbury Ward Council Message

As I was coming home from a meeting the other night, I started comparing myself to others and feeling like maybe I was falling short. At the time I was thinking about what I wanted to write for this message and I realized I needed to remind myself of one of my favorite quotes from President Theodore Roosevelt which says "Comparison is the thief of Joy."

I found an article speaking to youth and youth leaders from Mark J. Wiest titled "Guide Youth to Emulate Rather than Compare" that resonated with me. Here are a few excerpts from that talk that I really liked:

"In the scriptures we read, “That which doth not edify is not of God, and is darkness. ... That which is of God is light; and he that receiveth light, and continueth in God, receiveth more light” (Doctrine and Covenants 50:23-24).

As youth leaders notice young people negatively comparing themselves to others, let’s invite them to instead find someone they can emulate. Mention the good qualities in their parents, older siblings, For the Strength of Youth counselors or other youth in their ward or stake.

The greatest example we can all emulate is our Savior, Jesus Christ. Speak of His life, His characteristics and virtues and the way He treated those who were scorned and rejected."

I am grateful for this reminder to emulate Jesus Christ and appreciate Christ like qualities in others rather than pulling ourselves down through comparison.

Juliann Miller

Tithing Declaration is now available with Bishop Bird.  To sign up for tithing declaration please use the following link or contact Brother Swenson at 208-447-8903.

https://calendly.com/banburyward/15min

• Sunday Youth Assignments

• •  October Chair Set-up - Deacons. Please come at 8:30am to help set up chairs.  November:  Priests

  •  October Greeters - Builders of Faith.

• Youth Sports & Activities Night - Every Saturday Night at 7:00pm - Join us each week for a fun filled night of sports and games! Bring your friends! (See flyer below) This will not be held October 24 and October 31 due to Stake Conference and Halloween.

• October 24-25 - Stake Conference

• Adult Session - Saturday, October 24 at 6:00 pm for all members 18 and older

• Leadership Session:  Sunday, October 25 at 7:00 am - for stake and ward council members, organization counselors and secretaries

• General Session:  Sunday, October 25 at 10:00 am for everyone.

• October 28 - Ward Fall Festival -  In our building. Hot soups, stews and chowders plus all the fix’ins! Games for the children (led by our Young Women and Young Men), plus Trunk-R-Treat! Costumes encouraged! Invite your neighbors.

• • 5:30pm Children’s Harvest Games

  • 6:00pm Potluck Dinner

  • 7:00pm Trunk-R-Treat: Please park in the back west of the building if you want to participate. If not participating, please park on the north and south sides.

• November 2 - Red Cross Blood Drive - 8am-2pm at the Stake Center. See flyer below for more information.

  • This is part of our Stake's SEASON OF SERVICE. Please see the flyer below for more ways to become involved!

• November 5 - Stake Relief Society Hope Fireside - 7:00pm at the Stake Center. "The Power of a Covenant Keeping Woman" featuring Julie and Jason Kotter. Relief Society sisters and Young Women are invited to attend. (Church dress/nice casual)

• November 12 - JOY Luncheon - 12:00 noon at the Stake Center. For sisters 65+. Bring a friend and share the JOY!

• December 18 - Ward Christmas Dinner and Program - Friday, December 18 (STAKE CENTER), 6:00PM. More details to come.

• The Remember Him Area Initiative, which invites us all to focus on Becoming Lifelong Disciples of Jesus Christ, is featured on the Area website. All members are invited to:

  • • Share the Remember Him Video featured on the Area Website.

    • Invite families and individuals to visit the site and discuss the video message at home.

• Missionary Meals - We can invite the missionaries to dinner any day or night of the week; there is no longer the requirement to have a non-member present. Please reach out to our Ward Missionary Leader, Larry Nelson, if interested, and for further details and options. The missionaries will not be passing a calendar around, you will need to schedule directly with the missionaries. 

• Are you interested in being called as a Temple and Family History Worker with the assignment to work in the Family Search Center? Like a temple worker, this would be a weekly commitment, however each shift is only 2.5 hours. This is an extremely fulfilling calling and an opportunity for anyone to serve the Lord in a meaningful way.  Those who work at the center are witnesses to the miracles that happen there and the joy that the work brings into their lives.  Please reach out to a member of the bishopric if this is something you would like to discuss.

• "To allow for greater access to the words of the living prophets, printed copies of Church magazines are now available at no cost. These magazines include the Liahona, For the Strength of Youth, and Friend. This policy will eventually apply to every area of the Church.

  • • • Members can use their Church account to choose their preferred subscription(s) on a yearly basis at MagazineSubscriptions.ChurchofJesusChrist.org"

      • Please contact a member of the Bishopric, Relief Society Presidency, Elders Quorum Presidency, or your ministering sisters/brothers if you have any questions about this change or if you need assistance with subscribing for no-cost print magazines.

• For temple recommend interviews with the Bishopric and other meetings with the Bishop, please call or text David Swenson at (208) 447-8903.

• All temple recommend interviews with the Stake Presidency must be scheduled ahead of time. There are no walk-in appointments at this time.  For recommend renewal interviews, please visit https://calendly .com/minorth/temple to see available times and schedule an interview with the stake presidency.

Worldwide Church Events

The following link will take you to the church website with a list of all the upcoming and recent church events

https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/events/