Relief Society
Relief Society Sunday meetings are held at 11:40am on the 2nd and 4th Sundays in the Relief Society room.
Announcements
Stake Humanitarian Workday - Thursday, March 23rd - Stop by anytime between 10:00am-1:00pm at the Stake Center. Come and work on projects to assist community agencies and help people/families in need. No special skills required. Projects are easy and instruction is provided.
Tuesday, March 28th - Temple Tuesday
7pm Temple Night (we’re working on maybe going out to ice cream afterwards – stay tuned)
Stake JOY Luncheon will be Thursday, April 13th from 12:00-1:00pm at the Stake Center. This is for all sisters 65 years young and over. Come enjoy a lovely meal, program, and visit with other sisters from the Stake.
Humanitarian Service Opportunity - Bro. Dan Stone has advised that the things refugees need most are hats, gloves and coats of all sizes and gender. As such, we encourage you to scour the clearance racks and sales for these items so we can build up a supply for Dan for next Fall. One of our sisters said she just found hats and gloves on Gap clearance for $2.54 an item. Gotta love a sale, especially for a good cause!
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
Temple Tuesdays
"Let's put Put the Temple 1st and 4most"
Thanks to all of you that came to one of Temple Tuesdays in February. It was wonderful to be in the temple with you and feel the Spirit together as sisters.
- Since sessions fill up quickly, we want to share March and April temple days with you so you can plan ahead, make reservations and get them on your calendar.
- Remember, 1st and 4th Tuesdays are our RS temple days!
· March 7 – 10am Temple Tuesday (with tacos)
· March 28 – 7pm Temple Night (we’re working on maybe going out to ice cream afterwards – stay tuned)
· April 4 – 10am Temple Tuesday (with tacos)
· April 25 – 7pm Temple Night
March Message from the Relief Society Presidency
Sisters-
About 10 years ago, Mike and I were shocked when his father told us that he had secretly been meeting with the missionaries and that he was going to be baptized. Mike asked him how this happened, and his dad said, "Well, it's like Alma said–faith is like a seed…" haha
Ed shared with us how the missionaries knocked on his door. He told them that he was a fact-based person, and they were faith-based so it was never going to work out, but they could come in out of the cold. They proceeded to teach him about the Holy Ghost and how to pray. He knelt down and said his very first prayer ever. "Dear God, help me be a better man." When the missionaries visited Ed again, he told them that he thinks that their Holy Ghost guy had been working on him. After he had prayed, he had felt physical changes in him. He was able to stop drinking coffee and he no longer had to drink alcohol to fall asleep every night. Then Ed shared his budding testimony with us. "You know Mike, you just can't fake a holy ghost."
Sisters, Brad Wicox and John Bytheway agree that testimonies are not like an on/off light switch - I have a testimony/I don't have a testimony. I had it, but I lost it - No, it's more like a light on a dimmer switch with an almost infinite number of settings between total light and total darkness.
"That which is of God is light; and he that receiveth light, and continueth in God, receiveth more light; and that light groweth brighter and brighter until the perfect day." (D&C 50:24)
We can strengthen our testimonies by continually increasing our light and knowledge through making and keeping sacred covenants. Also, by nourishing our seeds of faith through scripture study, church attendance, and praying for help in becoming better women. Just like Ed, our faith can become our fact.
Love,
Diane Thompson
March Birthdays
05 Mar Sarah Marsh
13 Mar Carol Rinehimer
15 Mar Janeen Lish
16 Mar Julie Denison
18 Mar Wendy Dunn
21 Mar Stacie Lewis
26 Mar Pyper Dittman
28 Mar Diane Thompson
31 Mar Heather Meck
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Thank you to everyone who attended our Relief Society Christmas Dinner, and a special thanks to those who planned it, decorated and cleaned up. It was a wonderful evening with a great message from Kim Roth, and lots of fun visiting and getting to know each other better. We seriously have the best Relief Society ever!
