Greetings First Ward family! Announcements for the Week of January 22, 2023
WEEKLY INSPIRATION: “Whether you are diligently moving along the covenant path, have slipped or stepped from the covenant path or can’t even see the path from where you are now, I plead with you to repent. Experience the strengthening power of daily repentance — of doing and being a little better each day.” President Russell M. Nelson
If you are troubled by past performance. Don’t dwell on that, and allow it to hold you back. Contact the Bishop, visit with him and allow the power of the Atonement to enable you to move forward on the covenant path.
Checkout our new Ward Website below. We are working to have all of the announcements, calendar events, Sacrament program, maintained on this site by your organizational leaders so that it can be accessed by everyone, anytime. Take a look and provide any feedback you feel is pertinent.
This Week Events at a Glance: (Details further below)
January
Sun-23 Munch & Mingle Hot Chocolate Bar followed by a Stake Fireside Devotional @ 6:00 P.M.
Mon-24 FHE Special visit with the Meridian Temple President and Matron
Thur-27 Sports Night Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball
Temple Night: Our Ward Temple night is still the 3rd Friday of each month. Plan ahead, As Pres. Nelson asks, make time for the Lord by scheduling time in the Temple, and then keep that appointment. Friday January 20th TONIGHT is our next Ward Temple night. This will be at the Boise Temple; 7:00 pm session (Baptisms, Initiatory or Endowment). Go to churchofjesuschrist.org and secure your reservation. You can be assured to see a friendly face as members of the Bishopric and their wives will attempt to be in all areas of the Temple that night.
FHE/Ward Activities to make note of: Make sure you plan to spend time each week with your ward family. Typically this is Monday Nights @ 7:00 P.M.
January.
Jan 23rd: 7:00 P.M. Monday Night… Special evening with the Temple President and Matron of the Meridian Temple. We must be at the Meridian Temple on time. All members are invited. President and Sister Sainsbury will meet and visit with us about the Temple, at the Temple.. They wish to teach us about the Temple and answer questions. This is a wonderful opportunity. We plan to meet in the non-patron waiting room just inside the Temple. If the group is large, they may split us up and take those who are endowed to the chapel, so don’t forget to bring a Temple recommend if you have one.
Jan 26– Stake Basketball. This past weeks game was a barn burner, a great comeback that came up just a few points short. This week we play the 5th Ward at 8:00 p.m. All games are at the Cassia Bldg 3200 Cassia Street across from South Jr. High. We really want as many as possible to come.
Priesthood and Relief Society Lessons
Jan 22nd Overcome The world and Find Rest Pres. Nelson
Institute:Make sure you take time to review the Institute offerings for the winter semester, and take advantage of all that Institute has to offer. Contact Matt McKenzie or Sean McKenzie if you need help with this… There are new classes being offered.. There is something great for everyone. www.boisenampainstitute.com
New Boise YSA Stake Website:
Want to know what you’ve been missing out on… Check out the URL to the Boise Idaho YSA Stake Website. Don’t miss out on Stake and Institute activities.
MID SINGLES:
Sunday Night… January 22 5:00 P.M.
If you are a member of the 31+ crowd, you are invited to join the Stake Presidency for a special meeting Sunday January 22 at 5:00 p.m. at the Stake Center next to the Boise Temple on Cole rd. (1111 S. Cole) in the Relief Society Room. This meeting will take place prior to the fireside that night at the same location. President Porter is seeking input on options for a single adult ward (31-40) in the valley. The options for this ward include a hybrid ward, (also known as a magnet ward(s). and participation in family wards. They will be discussing transition to these options and your input is valuable to their decisions.
If you have questions, or suggestions for future fun, you can talk to Sister Krommenhoek.
Ward Service Opportunities:
Sign up for a time you can go out for visits with the Ward Missionaries. They try to make visits each week and would love to have others join with them, as well as the full time missionaries. Scan the QR code, or use the following link to share a time you are available.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yhlfHbeZ2Wp6RBX_f-E6fAuuskHv2nRXiS5Sjih1Tzg/edit?usp=drivesdk
Pay attention as we move into 2023 for more opportunities to serve.
It would help if you could make known to Pres. Schultz and Pres. Mora your availability so that they can better consider assignments. We would like for each ward member to participate at the Cannery at least once in 2023. Please consider making note of these dates in your calendar now so that the time is reserved.
Cannery Feb 2nd 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. 2 people minimum
Sept 6th 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. 20 people minimum
Oct 5th 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. 20 people minimum
Nov 15th 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. 20 people minimum
Sports Opportunities:
Soccer – Thursday nights beginning at 7:00 p.m. at the Northview building . Contact J.P. for additional information.
Volleyball – Thursday nights at the YSA Stake Center on Boise Ave, 3200 W Boise Ave.
There is also Volleyball at the 3rd Ward Building on Meridian Rd 6650 N. Meridian Rd.
Basketball- Every night for the next 8 weeks there will be co-ed basketball. All games will be at the Cassia Bldg 3200 Cassia St, across from South Jr. High. Watch for game times. Everyone is needed.. Cheer on the ward, mix and mingle with others from across Boise.
Jan 26 1st vs 5th @ 8:00 P.M.
Feb 2 1st vs 2nd @ 8:00 P.M.
FAMILY HISTORY:
- Indexing is fun and challenging! If you’ve never indexed before, go to Indexing Overview — FamilySearch.org and learn all about it. President Nelson said “The gathering of Israel is the most important thing taking place on the earth today. Nothing else compares in magnitude, nothing else compares in importance, nothing else compares in majesty.” To assist in the gathering we are inviting each member of the Boise YSA 1st Ward to complete 1 batch of indexed names by year end.
The Boise FamilySearch Center is offering the following classes this week:
The Boise FamilySearch Center is offering the following classes this week:
Tues – Jan 24 7:00 pm Ward Temple & Family History Consultant Training
Wed – Jan 25 2:00 pm Goldie May -Your Personal Family History Assistant Guide,
Sat – Jan 28 11:30 am Beginner’s Series – FamilySearch.org PART 4
Temple Recommends: Please check your temple recommend (either Standard or Baptism and Confirmation) and make sure it’s up to date. It’s best to make an appointment to reserve your spot, so go to temples.ChurchofJesusChrist.org. Please contact Bishop’s Executive Sec. (Brother Crane) or a member of the Bishopric for an appointment. Brother Walton is also available to accommodate you on Sunday after church, or Tuesday evenings from 7:00 – 8:00 at the church. Regardless of the day or time, the Bishopric is eager to assist you.
Ministering Visits: Please check-in with the members of our ward family you are assigned to minister to. While many folks are doing fine, others need help in a variety of ways — and the only way to know is to check in with them. If you have questions about your ministering assignments, please check with President Schultz or President Mora.
Employment Opportunity-
Brother Walton has a contact who is looking for part and full time employees working in the pesticide service. This company uses an organic all natural product. The work is somewhat flexible and could extend beyond the current 2023 season. You would need to take a test to certify with the department of agriculture, but they would assist in accomplishing this. You would need to have a valid driver’s license, be dependable and friendly. You would be driving vehicles from their company fleet, but would need transportation to the vehicle pick up location. Estimated salary is in the $20.00/hour range. Contact Bro. Walton if you are interested and would like additional information.
If you have announcements that you’d like posted, please let Bro. Walton, or another member of the Bishopric know and we’ll do our best to help communicate information to the ward.