Announcements and Reminders:
The "Light the World" Giving Machines are in the Treasure Valley from November 20 to December 31, 2025, with locations changing throughout the season. The machines are currently at the Grove Plaza in Boise (Nov. 20-Dec. 1), moving to Indian Creek Plaza in Caldwell (Dec. 2-15), and finishing at The Village in Meridian (Dec. 16-31). Our stake will have two opportunities this year to host the Light the World Giving Machines! Wednesday, December 17, 7 a.m. - 10 p.m. and Sunday, December 28, 7 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Giving Tree: Annual Banbury Ward Giving Tree - help others out this Christmas by selecting a tag from the tree (make sure you get the Banbury tree). Wrap your gifts and drop them off at Kelli Wahl or Dalene Bates homes. Wrapped gifts are due by December 19th.
Live Nativity December 5 & 6 (see attached Flyer for additional details)
Cocoa & Keepsakes - Relief Society December Activity is Tuesday December 9th at 6:30 pm at the Campbells’s Home. Join us for dinner, cocoa bar, and an ornament exchange.
Joy Luncheon - For Sisters age 65+, lunch at noon on Thursday December 11th at the Stake Center.
A White Christmas, Ward Christmas Party - Saturday December 13th at 6pm at the Stake Center (5555 Locust Grove Rd). Dinner, Christmas Program & Music and Nativity Scene Houses for the Children. Friends and neighbors are welcome.
MISSIONARY MEALS
Our day to feed the missionaries is on Fridays. There are a couple of options available.
We can have them come teach a lesson in our home to us or friends, and then feed them.
We can provide them with a meal to pick up and take home.
Please reach out to our Ward Missionary Leader, Daniel Michalsky if interested, and for further details and options.
2-Dec Brenda Dailey
2-Dec Nancy Hawkes
5-Dec Lisa Young
7-Dec Whitney Wissenbach
11-Dec Noelle Price
12-Dec Jenny Dee
14-Dec Kimberly Azzarito
16-Dec Kathy Gates
22-Dec Andra Martarano
22-Dec Kathy Pidgeon
25-Dec Jesusa Asetre
30-Dec Lauren Hainsworth
30-Dec Danielle Scott
Elder Jeffrey R Holland said: “Last April, when President Russell M. Nelson introduced the concept of ministering, he stressed that it was a way to keep the great commandments to love God and love each other. We, as officers of the Church, openly applaud and congratulate you on the tremendous response you have begun in that regard. We thank you for following our beloved prophet in this wonderful endeavor and suggest that you not wait for many more instructions. Just jump into the pool and swim. Head toward those in need. Don’t be immobilized wondering whether you should do the backstroke or the dog paddle. If we follow the basic principles that have been taught, stay aligned with priesthood keys, and seek the Holy Spirit to guide us, we cannot fail.” Sisters, believe that as you try to look out for your sisters and become a part of their life, you will see that you are ministering. It is about knowing and doing for those you are stewards over.
BOISE BISHOPS’ STOREHOUSE
The Boise Home Storage Center (formerly at the Garden City Cannery) is open at 10740 West Fairview Suite 300, Boise, Idaho 83713. This location (by Deseret Industries) is easily accessible and fully stocked! Hours of operation are:
Tuesday 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
This location (by the Deseret Industries) has everything the Cannery location supplied.
The Bishops’ Storehouse will no longer have a lobby area for extra family members to wait while their orders are being filled.
Also, we are not able to do “fill ahead” pick up orders because there is not an area to store the filled shopping carts awaiting the patron's arrival.
We won’t fill any orders until the patron arrives, so there is no need to call ahead.
Call when you arrive and we will promptly fill the order with you.
FAMILY SERVICES - Family Services provides a variety of services aimed towards helping families overcome specific challenges. We’ve been advised that the Church will now cover the expenses of counseling and other family services. You still must get the Bishop’s approval to use these services. If you have any questions, please reach out to Kim Roth.
Remember to join our private Banbury Ward Facebook group. You can find it by searching for Banbury Ward in groups or by going here: https://facebook/com/groups/banburyward/