34th Ward Relief Society

Help the YW for Girls Camp

2011-05-24T13:32:00.000-07:00

Bling! Bling! Bling! The Young Women in the stake are in need of
"bling" for a service project they are doing at Girl's Camp next
month. Last year we decorated baseball hats for the Shriner's
Hospital in Salt Lake. We used buttons, beads, gems, fabric paint,
ribbon, etc. Our efforts were so appreciated that they have requested
that we do it again. If you have any "bling" you would like to
donate, please contact your Ward Camp Director or Sara Otto from the
2nd Ward (442-1203 or 936-5827). Sister Otto will pick up donations
if necessary, or you can give them to your camp director.

Relief Society Retreat

2011-05-10T14:21:00.000-07:00

Dear Sisters!

We are excited to announce our Relief Society overnight activity, so please mark your calendars for Friday, May 20th. We will spend the night in a cabin in Garden Valley, just over an hour away. More than just a social opportunity, we are truly taking this month's Enrichment Meeting on the road. With a focus on the important relationships in our lives, we will have two workshop/classes: 1) Improving your relationship with the Lord, and 2) A look at improving all other relationships based on the book "The Five Love Languages" by Gary Chapman. There will also be crafts and games, as well as good food and fun. Please make arrangements to attend - it won't be the same without YOU!

We will arrange carpool transportation with several different departure times on Friday. Please look for a sign-up coming around this Sunday. Also, if you have a nursing baby, don't let that stop you. Bring your baby and come! It's a large cabin with lots of private bedrooms and your baby is welcome.

If you have any questions, please contact Shelbie Loomis. We can't wait for this terrific activity. See you there!

May Marriage Builder

2011-05-01T14:11:00.000-07:00

The "Marriage Builder" for the month of May for the sisters is to remember to APPRECIATE your husband. When it's your turn to offer the family prayer, remember to express your appreciation in the prayer for the things that your husband does for your family. When it's your children's turn to pray, remind them to express thanks that Dad works hard for the family, or that Dad helped them with something. Keep it simple and sincere.

May Announcements

2011-05-01T13:46:00.000-07:00

Singles Activities

May 15^th 7pm Stake Singles 31+ Fireside

*Every Monday in May except the 30^th @ 6:30pm Single Adult 31+ FHE & Potluck Dinner

Relief Society Activities

May 8^th RS Mother’s Day Lesson for ALL Sisters

May 20^th & 21^st RS Overnighter @ Andrews Cabin in Garden Valley (Theme: Effective Communication in our Relationships)

May 26^th 11am Threads of Gold @ Amity Bldg.

Ward/Stake Activities

May 1^st 6pm Stake High Priest Quorum Meeting

May 5^th 6:30 pm Ward Temple Session

May 7^th 4-7pm Pioneer Hoedown

*Ward Choir Practice every Sunday 1:30pm at the Weaver’s Home

Primary Activities

May 5^th 7pm Mother Daughter Activity Days

May 17^th 7pm Cub Scout Pack Night

Scouts

Wolves: Tues. @ 4pm Call Darren & Valerie Shuck

Bears: Tues. @ 4pm Call Laura Farris or Megan Kotter

Webelos: 7pm 1^st and 4^th Tues. @ the church Call Ross Farris or Alan Jenkins

11 yr. Old Scouts: Wed. 7pm @ the church Call Shawn Graham or Andy Mecham

Activity Days: every 2^nd & 4^th Thurs @ 4pm

8 yrs: Call Leti Ashcraft or Chyrisa Hanley

9 yrs: Call Lauralyn Salinas or Tina Bledsoe

10 & 11yrs: Call Jill Knapp or Stephanie Hammer

Youth Activities

May 13^th 6:30pm Stake Youth Spring Social

May 11^th 7pm YW Camp First Aid Clinic

May 14^th & 18^th 8:30pm Stake Youth Dances

May 21^st 2:30pm Youth Temple Baptisms

*Mutual is Wednesday Evenings @ 7pm

*Girls Camp is June 14^th-17^th so remind your girls start earning $$$. (Cost may be as much as $75)

*Ward Pioneer Trek scheduled for July 6^th-9^th

www.livelikeyoubelieve2011.blogspot.com

BryLeigh Kruse is HOME

2011-01-24T20:19:00.000-08:00

Great news today Sisters!

Yesterday after church, Ally, (BryLeigh's birth mother) knocked on the Kruse's door and handed back the sweet baby girl to Brandon and Sarah.

The Kruse family is once again reunited and would like to express their gratitude to all of you who prayed for resolution on their behalf. Thank you, thank you for the support.

Now, they start from the beginning again. Ally will appear in front of the judge once again to sign away her rights. Yes, she did do that before, and YES it is irrevocable in the state of Idaho. There is not a "waiting period", once the papers are signed, it is done. But, each judge has their own opinion and this particular judge decided to award the baby back to Ally. From this point, it will take about 7 weeks to have the process concluded, (again!). I am including this explanation so that Sarah won't have to go over it again and again. The Kruse family is focused on being positive and moving forward instead of being angry and bitter over things that could have or should have happened differently.

Please continue to pray for them. These next seven weeks will seem like an eternity to Sarah and Brandon. They are ready and willing to talk so feel free to shower them with your love!

Roslyn

Request from our Young Women

2011-01-15T14:13:00.000-08:00

Dear Sisters of our ward,

I am searching for a particular item to use for our New Beginnings coming up next month. For part of our display we want to have the three white dresses and are in need of a mannequin of some sort. (I was thinking of one of those body forms you use when sewing.) If any of you happen to have one, or know of anyone that would have one, that we could borrow that would be fabulous!!! We only need it for one day and I will return it as soon as we are done. You can either email or call me. Thanks so much!!!

Ally Wyne

Anderson's Sealing

2011-01-15T14:05:00.000-08:00

Dear Everybody,

Great news - Andrea and Casey Anderson would like to invite everyone to join them at the Boise Temple on Saturday, January 22nd. Casey will be receiving his endowment at the 10:30 session and their family sealing will follow at 12:30 p.m.

Yay!

Roslyn

Please Pray for their Family

2011-01-14T14:10:00.000-08:00

Dear Sisters,

The Kruz family has asked me to notify you that they have been required to return baby BryLeigh to her birth mother. Sarah and Brandon are heartbroken, and are not ready to answer questions or talk about details. Please pray for their family. They would like to grieve privately for now and will let us know when they are ready to talk.

Roslyn

Ward Choir

2011-01-09T14:03:00.000-08:00

Hi everyone,

Just thought I would let you know the time agreed on for choir practice is 1:30 Sunday afternoons at my house. The reasoning behind this is as follows:

- It is enough after church that there is time to eat, even if someone has a meeting directly after church

- It ends early enough that those who want a nap could still fit one in.

- It ends early enough so as not to conflict with family dinners.

If this time does not seem to work as the year goes on we can change it. Thank you for your patience!

Amy

Relief Society Assignments

2011-01-09T13:54:00.000-08:00

Hi Girls,

Temple Cleaning
Our ward is assigned to provide two women to help clean the temple on Monday, January 24th. So far I have one volunteer. Angela Spaulding would like to be the other volunteer, if someone will take her precious babies that morning. Please call me if you can help.

1 Chyrisa Hanley
2 Angela Spaulding

Kitchen Cleaning
Our Stake leaders are asking us to do a deep cleaning in the kitchen at the church this month. Each ward will do this one time per year. We will be doing this on Thursday, the 20th and I have broken the task down into smaller jobs to spread out the work...and the blessings! Here is what I have so far, please choose a blank spot and call me to fill your name in:

9:00 Cleaning the ovens, stovetops and burners
Megan Kotter
Alysa Bishop

11:00 Clean the refrigerator and freezer, inside and out.
Amy Weaver
Amy Harris
Brenda Nelson

1:00 Clean all cupboards and drawers, inside and out.
Chyrisa Hanley
Leti Ashcraft
Angie Bowers

3:00 Scrub sinks and countertops
1____________________________
2____________________________

5:00 or after Sweep, then scrub the floor
1____________________________
2____________________________

So we just need people to cover the last two tasks. These can also be family projects if you would like to involve your kids and husbands!

Thanks for all your help!
Roslyn

Announcements

2011-01-01T13:39:00.000-08:00

Singles Activities

Jan 9^th 6pm CES Fireside

*Every Monday in Jan (Except the 31^st) 6:30 pm Single Adult 31+ FHE & Potluck Dinner

Relief Society Activities

Jan 27^th Threads of Gold “A Tour of India” (please bring 2 singly-packaged combs without sharp ends)

*We are assigned to deep-clean the kitchen in our building this month and will do this in three teams of three to four sisters each. (date TBA, but probably Thursday the 20th)

Ward/Stake Activities

Jan 4^th Ward Temple Night

Jan 24^th Ward assignment to clean the Temple

(We need 6 volunteers to arrive at the temple at 8:45 a.m. Please wear your Sunday clothes - you will be given white clothes to work in.)

*Ward Choir Practice every Sunday 10:30am at the Weaver’s Home

Primary Activities

Jan 1^st 4pm Stake Baptisms

Scouts

Wolves: Tues. @ 4pm Call Laura Farris or Alyssa Bishop

Bears: Tues. @ 4pm Call Denise Richardson or Christina Arnold

Webelos: 7pm 1^st and 4^th Tues. @ the church Call Ross Farris or Andy Thuernagle

11 yr. Old Scouts: Wed. 7pm @ the church Call Shawn Graham or Andy Mecham

Activity Days: every 2^nd & 4^th Thurs @ 4pm

8 yrs: Call Leti Ashcraft or Chyrissa Henley

9 yrs: Call Lauralyn Salinas or Tina Bledsoe

10 & 11yrs: Call Jill Knapp or Stephanie Hammer

Young Men/Young Women Activities

Jan 8^th& 22^nd 8:30pm Youth Dances

Jan 15^th 8pm Youth Formal Dance (ages 16-18)

Jan 16^th Pioneer Trek Registration Deadline

Jan 30^th 6pm Stake Youth Fireside

*Mutual is Wednesday Evenings @ 7pm

*For more information on the Ward Pioneer Trek scheduled for July 6^th-9^th 2011 go to:

www.livelikeyoubelieve2011.blogspot.com

New Sisters

Candice Jenkins 2436 Bluegrass

*Anytime someone wants a new Relief Society list, just call Teasha Stokes (461-4284) and she will print one out.

Babies

Thuesons welcome Tyler Norman Briggs,

8lbs, 1oz., 21.5 inches on December 21st

Pictures for RS Program

2010-12-05T19:13:00.000-08:00

Hello Gals,

We have a fabulous Christmas Relief Society activity planned for you and it is going to be wonderful. Make sure to set aside the evening of Dec. 14th so you can join us for some fabulous company and wonderful Christmas cheer.

For part of the program I am needing to -pretty please with a cherry on top - have a picture of every one of our Relief Society sisters. Please email or give a picture of yourself to me (Ruth Hansen) as soon as possible. (In fact, just take a minute and email one right now.) It can be a serious picture, fun picture, picture of you with your honey or family...whatever you've got. If you have a picture of another sister in the ward, please feel free to send it along as well.

Thank you in advance!

Ruth

December Calendar of Events

2010-12-01T14:52:00.000-08:00

Relief Society Activities
Dec 2^nd 11am Threads of Gold

Dec 14^th 6:30pm Ten Virgins Dinner & Program held at the Greenhurst Bldg.

Ward/Stake Activities

Dec 5^th 6pm First Pres. Christmas Devotional

Dec 7^th Ward Temple Night

Dec 18^th 5pm Ward Christmas Party

Dec 18^th 9pm Stake Adult Dance held at the Happy Valley Bldg.

Dec 30^th & 31^st Stake Temple Days

*Ward Choir Practice every Sunday 10:30am at the Weaver’s Home

Singles Activities

Dec 31^st 8:30pm 31+ Regional New Year’s Eve Dance

*Every Monday in Dec 6:30pm Single Adult 31+ FHE & Potluck Dinner

Young Men/Young Women Activities

Dec 11^th 8:30pm Youth Dance

Jan 16^th Pioneer Trek Registration Deadline

*Mutual is Wednesday Evenings @ 7pm

*For more information on the Ward Pioneer Trek scheduled for July 6^th-9^th 2011 go to:

www.livelikeyoubelieve2011.blogspot.com

Primary Activities

Dec 4^th 4pm Stake Baptisms

Scouts

Wolves: Tues. @ 4pm Call Laura Farris or Alyssa Bishop

Bears: Tues. @ 4pm Call Denise Richardson or Christina Arnold

Webelos: 7pm 1^st and 4^th Tues. @ the church Call Ross Farris or Andy Thuernagle

11 yr. Old Scouts: Wed. 7pm @ the church Call Shawn Graham or Andy Mecham

Activity Days: every 2^nd & 4^th Thurs @ 4pm

8 yrs: Call Lauralyn Salinas or Tina Bledsoe

9 yrs: Call Jill Knapp or Stephanie Hammer

10 & 11yrs: Call Leti Ashcraft or Chyrissa Henley

Relief Society Meeting Reminder

2010-11-09T13:26:00.001-08:00

We hope you will come! The November Relief Society Meeting will be Tuesday, Nov. 9th at 7pm. It will be at Wilma Anderson's home at 2702 Southside Blvd. (Thanks Wilma!!)

We will have a couple mini classes on the topics of "Keeping a Christ-Centered Christmas" and "Creative and Inexpensive Gift Giving." We hope everyone will come prepared to share some of their own favorite traditions around Christmas as well. We are looking forward to a terrific evening! Please think of any friend whom you might invite to come with you, and if you have any questions give me a call.

See you there!

Tendra Andrews

Remind Your Husbands: Guys Night Out!

2010-11-03T19:39:00.000-07:00

Just a reminder about the Elder's Quorum Activity this Friday the 5th ~ High Priests are invited as well. The specifics are as follows:

Bring your "A" game!

Starting at 6:30pm at the Greenhurst Bldg.

Pizza will be Provided
Bring a Snack or Dessert

Dodge ball, indoor soccer, basketball, ping pong.
Bring your own Icy Hot! Insurance not provided.

Contact a member or the Elder's Quorum Presidency for more details.

Community Play Day

2010-09-22T08:26:00.001-07:00

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Super Saturday & Reminders

2010-09-22T08:03:00.000-07:00

Hello Dear Sisters!

We are excited to announce 34th Ward Super Saturday on October 23rd!! We have planned some neat things. Whether you are into being crafty or not, this will be a wonderful day.

We are privileged to have a guest speaker, Natalie Marti, coming to teach a an uplifting class. You may remember her story in the news eight years ago when her husband and baby were killed by a drunk driver. She has become an active advocate in the effort to fight drunk driving, but she has also become a popular speaker sharing her message of how her hope in Jesus Christ sustained and strengthened her through the ordeal, as well as her path to forgiveness.

There will be a self-reliance presentation and display table, not to mention a delicious homemade lunch!

The first craft project you may choose is the gorgeous temple picture on the black frame board. When you order, you may choose from the available temples pictured in the attachment. The estimated price for this project is $22.00. (This looks quite similar to very expensive pictures sold in stores). You may personalize the picture with your special date for an additional $5.00. This price will include the board, paint, mod podge, use of tools, and your picture. Wood prices fluctuate and I will have the definite price ready for you on Sunday. This will make a fabulous Christmas gift as well.

The second craft project you may choose is the cute letter blocks. We will cut the letters and blocks for you. The price is $1.00/block. You will need to bring your own scrapbook paper for the backgrounds. We will provide some basic embellishments. The example shown here is a Thanksgiving theme. This is cute for any holiday, season, or do your children's names for a room decoration. Use your imagination!

You may place your orders at the display table on Sunday, and please plan on getting your payment to Sister Loomis no later than Sept. 30th. You may reach her with any questions at 226-6503.

**** Remember the "Positive Discipline" parenting class on Tuesday, Sept. 28th at 7pm at Sister Graham's home. (Note the change of location from previously announced). This will be taught by Leana Weaver, a child psychologist and Love and Logic trainer. Should be terrific!

**** Don't forget the Relief Society General Broadcast this Saturday, Sept. 25th, with dinner served beforehand at 4:30. It is always a wonderful evening!

**** The Humanitarian Services Office is doing a diaper drive collecting...(can you guess??) diapers! They are accepting both cloth and disposable. Collection will take place at the stake center after 3pm this Saturday.

Lots of love,

Sister Andrews

Remember them in your prayers

2010-09-17T08:18:00.000-07:00

Dear Girls,

As many of you already know, Brother Bowers was in an accident on his motorcycle yesterday morning. He spent the rest of the day in St. Al's in Boise and ended up spending the night there as well. He had some brain/bleeding (gross!) issues that have now cleared up, and the only other things to fix are a small boo boo on his cheekbone and a tendon owie in his elbow. They are still holding him to be sure that he doesn't have any major issues and will release him when he can eat regular food and get up without feeling dizzy...hopefully by tonight.

Please send them your love and support. Meals were taken care of yesterday, (thank you, thank you to you angels you did that!), and the kids are doing fine. Sister Bowers would love hugs, phone calls and visits.

For actual medical information, please call Sister Bowers because she can explain details without getting grossed out. sorry

Sister Graham

Announcements

2010-09-01T05:21:00.000-07:00

Relief Society Activities
Canning Groups throughout the Month TBA
Sept 23rd 7pm Parenting Class Series: Positive Disicipline @ Sherry Kroon’s Home
Sept 16th Personal Progress Meeting (times and locations TBA)
Sept 25th 6pm General RS Broadcast
Sept 23rd 11am Threads of Gold

*Come stroll/walk/run at the East Valley Middle School Track Monday-Saturday evenings starting at 8pm (kids are welcome)

Ward/Stake Activities
Sept 7th Ward Temple Night
Sept 14th & 15th Stake Temple Days
Sept 26th Fast Sunday

*Karate with Bro. Uscola every Wed. 4:30-5:30pm at the Church
*Ward Choir Practice every Sunday 10:30am at the Weaver’s

Primary Activities
Sept 4th 4pm Stake Baptisms (Braden Miller)

Scouts-
Wolves: Tues. @ 4pm Call Laura Farris or Alyssa Bishop
Bears: Tues. @ 4pm Call Denise Richardson or Christina Arnold
Webelos: 7pm 1st and 4th Tues. @ the church Call Ross Farris or Andy Thuernagle
11 yr. Old Scouts: Wed. 7pm @ the church Call Shawn Graham or Andy Mecham

Activity Days- every 2nd and 4th Thurs @ 4pm
Sept 9th Daddy Daughter Tail-Gate 6:30pm
8 yrs: Call Lauralyn Salinas or Tina Bledsoe
9 yrs: Call Jill Knapp or Stephanie Hammer
10 & 11yrs: Call Leti Ashcraft or Chyrissa Henley

Young Men/Young Women Activities
Sept 11th 8am & 5:30pm Youth Regional Activity
Sept 11th & 25th 8:30pm Youth Dances

*Mutual is Wednesday Evenings @ 7pm

Singles Activities
Sept 12th 6pm CES Fireside for Young Singles
Sept 17th 8:30pm 31+ Hollywood Nights Dance
Sept 19th 7pm 31+ Fireside @ Greenhurst Bldg.

*Every Monday in Aug. 6:30 pm Single Adult
31+ FHE & Potluck Dinner