Weekly Announcements

Hi Sisters!

There are lots of announcements this week.  I have tried to break it into categories (in bold) so you can know whether it's something that pertains to you!

Relief Society Activities

• Jan. 26th @ 6:30 is G.A.B. at the Neil Rd. chapel in the Relief Society room.  This month is all about budgeting!  Sister Giles will be teaching a class about finance/budgeting and Sister Flynn will be teaching crafting on a budget!  We will also be having a treat on a budget too!  It's a New Year and a great time to make any financial adjustments you need to!  I will be posting pictures, along with supplies you will need to bring and the supplies that will be provided.  Look for sign up sheets in your role this Sunday!!
• Jan. 30th @ 9:00 is the Stake Relief Society Activity - "A Heart Like His"  There will be several classes/workshops to choose from along with a special musical program and a luncheon.  You will be able to choose two of the classes to attend. The classes being held are:
• The Heart of the Scriptures - Bro. Sadler
• Turning the Hearts of the Children: Journaling for Today - Sis. Childs
• Enduring Hearts: Surviving and Thriving - Sis. Jenkins
• The Financial heart of the Home: How to Save Money Every Day - Sis. Broadbent (from Sacramento)
• De Un Corazon (Of One Heart) - Spanish speaking class by Sis. Turner

Roomates

• Rental Space Available: Young Woman, young mother with a child or young married couple with or without child to share large 4 bedroom home with 3 baths.  House in southwest with 3 car garage to share.  If renting one bedroom $350, two bedrooms $550 plus half of utilities.  If you are interested please let me (Lisa) know and I will get you the contact info.
• A sister has moved here from Las Vegas to take care of a friend who lives in our stake. She is unable to stay at her friends house, so she is looking for someone who needs a roommate, preferably someone with a house or apartment is fine also. If you are interested please let me (Lisa) know and I will get you the contact info.

General Stake announcements

•  Jan. 30th @ 6:30 at Golconda stake center there will be an open house held for the former stake presidency (Pres. Earl, Pres. Dyer & Pres. Chamberlin)
• Feb. 20th @7:00 at Golconda stake center there will be a multi-stake fireside.  This fireside is going to be presented by F.A.I.R - The Foundation for Apologetic Information and Research.  For information about what F.A.I.R. is please visit http://www.fairlds.org/.  There is also an informational flyer that will be forwarded.

General Announcements

•  Jan. 23rd @ 11:00 there is a ground breaking for a new church in Sun Valley at the corner of Pearl and E. 4th any who wish to attend are invited
• The nursery could use some "new" gently-used toys. Since we've just had such a great Christmas season now would be a great time to clean out your toy boxes and closets. There are a few items we would love to have: Matchbox Cars, Dolls (with clothes!), Doll Clothes, Dress Up Clothes (hats, purses, aprons, etc.), and Nerf-type Balls. If you have any of these items that you are willing to part with please contact Tara Eagleston 223-0749. Thank You! (** please nothing too large in size due to limited closet space**)
• Help for Haiti - At this time we are aware of only the following way to assist those affected by the earthquake in Haiti " I have been searching the church website for ways we can help the people of Haiti. From my understanding the best thing we can do to provide immediate support is to donate funds for relief efforts. Below is a direct link to an online donation web page.
  The following link is an article describing the current relief efforts the church is providing:
  http://newsroom.lds.org/ldsnewsroom/eng/news-releases-stories/church-sends-additional-aid-to-haiti-earthquake-victims  donations for relief efforts can be made at http://give.lds.org/emergencyresponse. " Personally I also have some friends who are trying to adopt from Haiti, at this time there are several children from their Orphanage (including their adoptive children) who are missing, prayers on behalf of the missing children would be appreciated.  We will let you know if we hear of additional service opportunities.
  
• Jan. 24th is the last practice for choir for the Stake Relief Sociey Activity @ 6:30, for details about where the practice is please contact me and I will fill you in.

Okay, I think that is it, if you have any questions please let me know!  Thanks and have an amazing week!