CHRISTMAS FOOD BASKETS

It's almost Christmas and a wonderful opportunity to help provide some families with yummy Christmas dinners.

Below is a list of items that we are collecting for the Christmas food baskets.

Please check back before you go out to do your shopping.

We will update the blog as we receive items so you will be able to see what we are still in need of.

Thanks for all you do.

We are so blessed to have such an amazing ward.

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NOTE: All items Must be store bought. Please no home canned items such as fruit, veggies, jam, etc.

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TURKEY or HAM - DONE

**BOXED POTATOES - 6 more

SYRUP- DONE

**STUFFING - 6 more

CANNED TUNA - DONE

CIDER

CANNED FRUIT/VEGGIES - DONE

**GRAVY/GRAVY MIXES - 5 more

**RICE - 5 more

**FLOUR - 4 more

**SUGAR - 7 more

ORANGES

MACARONI & CHEESE - 6 more '

JELL-O -DONE

**OIL - 9 more

PANCAKE MIX - DONE

**CEREAL - 3 more

OATMEAL - 5 more

APPLES

HOT COCOA - 6 more

SPAGHETTI NOODLES - DONE
**SPAGHETTI SAUCE - 6 MORE
**JAM - 6 MORE

Ward Christmas Party - A night in Bethlehem

Join us for the ward Christmas party

* A Night in Bethlehem*

At the church on Friday, December 2nd at 6pm

Dinner will be served

We will also be creating some dinner baskets to deliver

Please bring 2 dozen goodies

(12 to share at the party and 12 to add to the baskets)

This has been a fun and amazing ward activity in the past. You are not going to want to miss it this year!

Contact Sister Tarah Davenport with questions

Single Sister's Fall FHE

Don't forget that this Monday, October 24th from 6-8pm we are having a Family Home Evening for all Nampa 33rd ward Single Sisters and their families. It is going to be a fun night of pumpkin carving, and for the little kids we have a great way to decorate pumpkins without carving. Dinner and Dessert will be provided. Please bring all the pumpkins and carving instruments that you and your family will need. We will be meeting in the church gym. This should be a super fun night. We will see you there.

Sister Donna Morgan's Funeral

Sister Morgan's funeral will be held this Wednesday, October 19th at the Stake Center. The viewing will be from 11am - 12:45pm and the funeral will begin at 1pm.

Sister Morgan was an amazing woman in countless ways. She was a Mother, a Teacher, a wonderful friend. She was strong and brave and had such unwavering faith in the Lord. She was an amazing example and a beautiful person.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Donna's family at this time. We loved her so much. The person that she has been has truly made a difference.

I have included the following link simply because it is beautiful like Donna was and because I often associate beautiful music with Donna. She enjoyed good music and shared that joy with many of us.

We love you, Donna.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=dp89IUmlz9g


We have already received so many offers of help from so many of you. What a wonderful ward, we are so blessed. We will need help with the food for the luncheon for the family. Below is a general idea of what will be served at the luncheon. If you there is anything from the list that you would like to sign up to bring we would really appreciate it. Please contact Sister DeEtte Bastian (475-3881) or a member of the Relief Society Presidency.

We ask that you deliver the food to the kitchen entrance at the church on Wednesday before the funeral begins but we will get back to you with the time tomorrow.

Thanks for everything. We love you all.

Love, Your Relief Society Presidency

Sliced Ham
Shredded (not Scalloped) Funeral Potatoes 9x13
Salads
*Green Salad
*Pasta Salad
*Jello Salad
*Fruit Salad or Sliced Fruit
Cake
Cookies
Rolls
Salad Dressing
Butter

Sister Donna Morgan

Dear Sisters, We wanted to let you all know that our wonderful Sister, Donna Morgan has passed away. She passed early this morning. Donna will be deeply missed.

Donna was an amazing and strong lady. She loved the Lord and she deeply cared about people. I cannot imagine anyone meeting Donna and not being changed for the better. She was an example and an inspiration to us all.

We love Donna and we will miss her so much. Donna was ready to return to her Father in Heaven and I know he will be glad to have this beuatiful daughter with him again too.

I am so thankful for the knowledge that we have that we can return to our Father in Heaven. It gives me such comfort to know that Donna is in heaven and all is well for her there.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlc5RvmWN4s

What's Happening Right Now

We are done with the Pillow drive and the new humanitarian effort for October and November is baby stuff and coats.

Gather up and gently used or new baby and toddler items. (Toys, Clothes, Blankets, Bibs, Diapers, Wipes...) They will be donated to a community organization the assists unwed mothers.

Also dig out any coats and jackets that you are not using. We will distribute them as needed within the ward and the remainder will be donated.

Contact any member of the Humanitarian Committee with any questions.

--Sister Shauna Arnell, Sister Melissa Jepsen, Sister Patti Thomas--

What's Going on Right Now

HUMANITARIAN EFFORTS

We are still continuing with our NEW pillow drive. Please bring New/Unused pillows to any member of the Humanitarian Committee. (Sister Shauna Arnell, Sister Melissa Jepsen or Sister Patti Thomas) You can also bring them to any of the members of the Relief Society Presidency and we can get them to the Humanitarian Committee. Thanks to those that have donated so far. The drive is almost over so now is the time to make your donation.

MID-SINGLES

Remember the up coming Mid-Singles activity the Stake is having. Meet at the Orchard on Friday, September 23rd at 6:30pm. There will be Dutch Oven Desserts as well as the service project!! The Caldwell Orchard - 19491 Apricot Ln. -

Then on Sunday, September 25th at 7pm there will be a Fireside on the blessings of our temple covenants with Brother Loveland of the 1st ward speaking. *Middleton Rd Building*

GENERAL BROADCAST

Hope you have marked your calenders for the Relief Society Broadcast. Saturday, September 24th at 6pm at the Stake Center. There will be a children's class and refreshments.

Super Saturday is on it's way! It will be towards the end of October/beginning of November so stay tuned for more details next week!

THE ORCHARD

There is still plenty of work to be done at the Orchard. We still have lots of Peach trees to finish and Apricots are nearly ready to be picked. We are running out of time and need to get this done.

A group will be meeting at Bishop Adams home on Wednesday, July 6th at 5:30am to head to the orchard to do some work while it is still cooler. If you are able to go to the orchard at this time please join them.

Another group has plans to meet at the Orchard beginning around 6pm on Thursday, July 7th. If you are able to help at that time please join the group meeting at the orchard at that time.

For directions and other information about the orchard please visit the website at

www.caldwellidahoorchard.com

Brother and Sister Legg's 50th Anniversary gathering

Tonight, Tuesday July 5th at 7pm at the Stake Center

There will be a gathering held to honor and celebrate Brother and Sister Legg's 50 years of marriage. Their children are hosting the gathering and it is not a Relief Society or Church activity but they would like everyone in the ward to know that you are ALL invited to attend.

Relief Society Activities

Don't forget:

TUESDAY, JUNE 21st at 7pm at the church. (Birch Building)

We have an Awesome opportunity to take advantage of Sister Rowley's Accounting knowledge this Tuesday at our activity. She will be speaking to us about budgeting and who doesn't like finding new ways to stretch a dollar?

Remember that it is always preferred that the Daddies watch the kids but there is a children's class for anyone that needs it. Please DO NOT miss the meeting due to child care conflicts!

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SUNDAY, JUNE 26th at 7pm at the Birch Building

Stake Relief Society Fireside

Light refreshments

NO Children's Class

If you have exhausted all your sitter options and need help finding a sitter please contact a member of the Relief Society Presidency and we will do our best to help you figure something out.

The Stake Presidency would like ALL Sisters 18 and older to attend this meeting.

ORCHARD on Wednesday, June 1st

Remember it is our Wards turn at the Orchard on Wednesday, June 1st at 6pm
Bring the family. There will be Hot dogs, chips and cookies. (Not to mention the blessings of providing this service)
An email with an overview of Orchard information that Brother Sanderson sent out has been forwarded to those email addresses that we have. Included in the email are directions and a link for the Orchard. For those that did not receive the email the link and directions are included below. If you need a map or different directions please visit the Orchard website at the link below.
*REMEMBER to bring cookies if you signed up on Sunday to do so.
Thanks! You are amazing!

www.caldwellidahoorchard.com

From CHERRY Ln turn LEFT onto MIDLAND Blvd
Continue to I-55 S/W KARCHER Rd (for about 8-9 miles)
Turn LEFT on CHICKEN DINNER Rd
Take the First RIGHT on Apricot Ln
Turn LEFT (From here they can direct you to our Wards location)

Orchard Address
19491 Apricot Ln
Caldwell, ID 83607

BLOOD DRIVE

There will be a Red Cross blood drive at the Northside building on Wednesday, June 1st from 10-2. There is child care available so even if you have little ones at home you can still plan to give blood. Please call 466-5916 to schedule your appointment.

As you can imagine, with everything going on in the Country and the World the need for Blood Donations is high. If you are able to donate please make sure to get signed up.

To learn more about donating blood you can visit the American Red Cross at the link below.

www.redcrossblood.org/

RELIEF SOCIETY & YOUNG WOMEN'S ACTIVITY

TUESDAY, MAY 17th at 7pm

Car Care and Maintenance

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Mike's Auto Clinic

(this is Sister Emily Wilson's brother in-law)

611 3rd st. S.

**down the street from the Nampa Civic Center

and across the street from Copies Plus**

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This will be such a great activity. It is a fantastic opportunity for all of us to gain more confidence in handling our car care and maintenance. It is always a good idea to be familiar and comfortable with something that is such a large part of out daily lives. Automobiles are a large investment. What a terrific opportunity to empower ourselves with vital information to care for that investment.

NOTE:

Due to the nature of this activity and the business setting, NO CHILDREN'S CLASS will be offered. Please plan on making other arrangements.

MAY 17th

Basic Car Care Relief Society/Young Women Activity handouts and information in the weeks to come

This is also our ward's day to work at the Humanitarian Center Look for the sign up sheets at church in the coming weeks.

Stake Relief Society Birthday Dinner

Saturday, March 5th at 7pm.

Birch Building Cultural Hall

Refreshments will be served

"Then shall the kingdom of Heaven be likened unto the ten virgins, Which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the Bridegroom. And five of them were foolosh. They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them: but the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps."

Matthew 25: 1-4

Relief Society Activity

Don't Forget we are having a Relief Society Meeting on Tuesday January 18th at 7pm. The topic of the meeting is prayer. We will have a speaker and refreshments. We will also be making prayer rocks. Bring your own rock if you have one or we will have a few extras on hand.