Relief Society
Relief Society Sunday meetings are held at 11:30am on the 2nd and 4th Sundays in the Relief Society room.
The Relief Society lesson this Sunday (December 10) will be based on the following talk from October 2023 General Conference.
‘Jesus Christ Is the Treasure’ - Elder Dale G Renlund of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2023/10/57renlund?lang=eng
Announcements
RELIEF SOCIETY CHRISTMAS PARTY - Tue Dec 12 at 6:30pm at the Bristol Heights building. Please come and bring your sisters to our celebration of Christ’s Light in ‘Christmas Around the World.' Dinner will be served, and musical entertainment and presentations from other cultures/countries will be presented.
JOY LUNCHEON - Thursday, December 14 - For all sisters 65 years young and above! Join us from 12noon-1pm at the Stake Center for a delicious luncheon and wonderful program!
General Conference Discussion Group - Charlotte Knudsen is heading up a General Conference discussion group for any interested sisters. For more details, please contact Charlotte directly.
WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL IS COMING! - We’re EXCITED to begin a new season of Relief Society volleyball in January! Pyper Dittman has graciously agreed to be our Volleyball Captain again this year. Over a dozen sisters have signed up to join our team this year. If you'd like to join and haven't signed up yet, please reach out directly to Pyper Dittman to join the team. Go BANBURY!
Game dates will be on the following Saturdays:
January 6, 13, 20, 27
February 3, 10, 24
March 2, 9, tournament on the 16th
o No volleyball the weekend of President’s Day on Feb 17th
o All games are either at 8:00am or 9:00am at the Stake Center.
o No need to provide a ref
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.
MISSIONARY MEALS - For the next six months, our ward will feed the missionaries EVERY WEDNESDAY. Please contact Vonnie Chaffin to get on the schedule, or watch for a sign up sheet.
Also, on the 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of the month, we as a ward have been asked to go out with the missionaries on visits. This is a great opportunity for our youth 14+ and for anyone interested.
REFUGEE WINTER COAT, HAT & GLOVE DRIVE - Coats, hats and gloves are the #1 requested item by refugees. Sisters, start scouring clearance or sales online for all sizes of all items, male and female. Drop them by Ann DeBurgh or Dan Stone’s homes, or contact either of them to arrange pick up. We hope to have a surplus to help current and incoming refugees. Thank you for your generosity.
PICKLEBALL!
UPDATED HOURS FOR RELIEF SOCIETY ONLY - 10am-noon every Tuesday at the Stake Center. All Relief Society sisters are welcome!
There are also Pickleball Nets available to use at our building if sisters would like to play other times. These buildings will need to be scheduled on the Stake Calendar if a regular use is wanted.
Call Brooke Cleverly with interest in nets, new scheduling, or any other questions.
CANNERY NEWS - Here are our cannery assignments for 2024. Thank you for supporting the cannery!
Feb 08 - 10 am to 2 pm (3 people)
May 30 - 10 am to 2 pm (3 people)
Sep 04 - 4 pm to 8 pm (5 people)
Oct 01 - 4 pm to 8 pm (10 people)
Nov 01 - 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm (10 people)
Nov 15 - 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm (5 people)
Dec 11 - 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm (5 people)
Don't forget that Banbury RS ‘UBER Eats’ Freezers have been Restocked with soups and small meals to share with others in need. Also, if anyone wants to add soups or meals to the freezers to be shared, you can contact Whitney Wissenbach or Lenette Pool. Thank you!
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/
Kandee Yearsley, our Ward Music Chairman, is always looking for people to share a special musical number during Sacrament meeting. This can be a solo, small group, family, youth, etc. We’re looking for both vocal and instrumental. We know there is a lot of hidden talent in the ward! Please reach out to Kandee by phone/text/email if you are interested. She can be reached at 208.866.0834, or lekkk@aol.com
December Message from the Relief Society Presidency
Dear Sisters,
As we gather together during this joyous Christmas season, I am reminded of the profound message of hope and inspiration that comes from the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ. This time of year allows us to reflect on the light that entered the world in the form of a humble infant, bringing hope to all mankind. In 2Ne 25:26, we are reminded that "we talk of Christ, we rejoice in Christ, we preach of Christ, we prophesy of Christ, and we write according to our prophecies, that our children may know to what source they may look for a remission of their sins." This scripture underscores the central theme of Christmas – the gift of hope and redemption through the Atonement of Jesus Christ.
In our own lives, we may face challenges that seem insurmountable, but the message of Christmas assures us that there is always hope. The birth of the Savior symbolizes the beginning of a new chapter, filled with the promise of divine guidance and love. Just as the shepherds in the fields received tidings of great joy on that holy night, we too can find joy and peace as we turn our hearts to Christ. Let this Christmas be a time of rekindling the flame of hope within us, knowing that through Christ, there is always a path forward, no matter how difficult the journey may seem.
As Relief Society sisters, let us emulate the Savior's love by reaching out to one another and those in need. In the spirit of the season, let our acts of service and kindness become a testament to the hope that resides within us. May we find inspiration in the example of the Savior and, through our actions, share the light of His love with those around us. Wishing you all a Christmas filled with hope, love, and the joy that comes from knowing that we are cherished daughters of a Heavenly Father who sent His Son to be the ultimate source of hope and inspiration.
With love,
Diane Thompson
December Birthdays
02 Dec Brenda Dailey
02 Dec Nancy Hawkes
05 Dec Lisa Young
07 Dec Whitney Wissenbach
12 Dec Jenny Dee
14 Dec Kimberly Azzarito
16 Dec Kathy Gates
18 Dec Melanie Finlinson
22 Dec Andra Martarano
22 Dec Kathy Jo Pidgeon
25 Dec Susan Asetre
28 Dec Amy Huish
30 Dec Lauren Hainsworth
30 Dec Danielle Scott
Ministering
We have made some ministering assignment adjustments and given new assignments to sisters. Please refresh your Tools app to ensure you have the latest ministering information.
From the first page, click on ‘More’
Then ‘Settings’
Then ‘Refresh Data’
Please check in and connect with those you minister to this month, if you haven't already. It just takes a text, call or visit to let someone know they are loved.
Look what was posted on Facebook!
You, the sisters in the Meridian Idaho North Stake are indeed angels! Sleep in Heavenly Peace had a “build-day” last weekend and built 48 beds all of which will delivered in the next few weeks. Because of your generosity the beds now have sheets, pillows and quilts or comforters. What perfect timing!
Thank you for all of your donations to our Stashbusters Quilt Roundup. We delivered beautiful handmade quilts, comforters, sheet sets, pillows, blankets, throws and crocheted bereavement blankets and afghans around the Treasure Valley.
Items were delivered to Glocal for refugees, Birthright Idaho, Baby Steps, Joseph’s Closet, CATCH, St. Luke’s, Sleep in Heavenly Peace and City Light/Rescue Mission. The deliveries were welcomed and received with much gratitude. Many lives will be blessed.
President Kimball said, “God does notice us, and He watches over us. But it is usually through another person that He meets our needs.” Thank you for choosing to be one of those people! May our Heavenly Father bless you for the kindness and compassion that you exercise towards his children in need.
We love you and sincerely thank you for all that you are and all that you do.
Meridian Idaho North Stake Humanitarian Leaders,
Jean Hancock, Robyn Chamberlain, Liz Pew and Debbie Ragsdale