Group Information
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All YouthApril 22 - Pre-Trek Activity at 7 PM at the Stake Center
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Young Women
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Young MenFirst Tuesday: Quorum activities
Second Tuesday: Quorum activities Third Tuesday: Combined YM/YW activity Fourth Tuesday: Combined YM activity This is our general monthly schedule. Individual days may change as needed. We will make sure families know of any changes to the schedule on any particular day. |
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Relief Society NewsletterApril 5-6: General Conference
April 12-13: Stake Conference April 20: Easter Sunday-no classes April 26: RS Emergency Preparedness (Flier for details) April 27: Elder Budge- "Seek Him with All Your Heart" & Sister Yee, "The Joy of Our Redemption" |
April BIRTHDAYS
6 Apr: Jana Merkley
8 Apr: Jennifer Hollaway
8 Apr: Cecy McCowan
10 Apr: Kristin Woods
12 Apr: Debbie Clapp
12 Apr: Charlee Rankin
13 Apr: Heidi Benson
17 Apr: Megan McNett
23 Apr: Misty Rucks
23 Apr: Joy Strahle
26 Apr: Angie Hendricks
27 Apr: Carol Van Dyck
8 Apr: Jennifer Hollaway
8 Apr: Cecy McCowan
10 Apr: Kristin Woods
12 Apr: Debbie Clapp
12 Apr: Charlee Rankin
13 Apr: Heidi Benson
17 Apr: Megan McNett
23 Apr: Misty Rucks
23 Apr: Joy Strahle
26 Apr: Angie Hendricks
27 Apr: Carol Van Dyck
ANNOUCEMENTS
- Sacrament Meetings are 10:30 am at the Ammon Stake Center (2055 S. Ammon Rd.) Please come worship with us. If you are unable to attend in person you can tune in to the broadcast here: Https// www.ammonstake.org/ammon-building
- Relief Society Emergency Preparedness Fair on Saturday, April 26th at 6-8:30 PM.
- The Ward Choir is in need of a couple more Tenors. Would you please invite those you know that are Tenors to join us?
Sacrament Meetings 2025
Sacrament Meetings are 10:30 am at the Ammon Stake Center (2055 S. Ammon Rd.) Please come worship with us. If you are unable to attend in person you can tune in to the 8th ward's broadcast here.
2025 Come Follow Me Manuals
Are now available one per household in the Clerk’s office. Please stop to pick up your physical copy of the manual. Take a look at this months spotlight for more about the new manuals
Church Magazine Subscriptions
Please DO NOT renew your church magazine subscriptions. The Church is providing one per household for free. This also includes magazines for the children and youth.
5th Ward Relief Society Interest Groups
Book Group: Second Wed. at 7:30, contact Myra Judkins
April-The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill
Game Night: Fourth Friday at 7pm at the church
Lunch Bunch: Second Tues. or Wed. Lunch, contact Denese Hertz
Family History: Temple Reservation Group, contact Mary Flegel
If you are interested in a specific group that you don’t see listed here please let the RS Presidency know.
Don't Miss This!
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April Home Preparedness Tips & Tasks:
Emergency Kits - First 3 Minutes Bag, 72-hr kit/Go Bag & Car and Work Kits Tip: Emergency kits can be daunting, especially when you have multiple people in the family, but you can do it! Go to thrift stores or garage sales to find clothing to put in the kits in order to keep costs down. Watch for sales! Walmart and online stores do mark down their emergency prep items such as flashlights, mess kits, and freeze-dried meals. Once your kits are made, make sure each member of the family can carry the weight of his/her kit, backpack, or milk jug (see link below). Practice by taking a family walk around the neighborhood with everyone carrying his/her own kit. Task: Gather your supplies and put together emergency kits for your household. If you already have kits, update clothing sizes and exchange outdated food and water with new items. o Beginner: Create and hang a “First 3 Minutes” kit to each person’s bed: plastic drawstring bag containing sturdy shoes, flashlight, leather gloves, whistle, and lightweight clothing https:// youtu.be/q4RkHANkG68 o Intermediate: Buy/make a 72-hour kit for each person in your household (see link below). o Advanced: Make 72-hour kits for your cars and work. Here’s a great site with information on making a 72-hour kit, car and work kit, prep ideas for evacuation, and an emergency binder: HERE. |
April spotlight
"Covenants with God Are Liberating, Not Limiting" By President Camille N. Johnson Relief Society General President
President Camille N. Johnson, Relief Society General President, recently taught about the empowering nature of covenants made with God. Contrary to worldly beliefs that covenants are limiting, President Johnson emphasized, “The Savior invites us to be yoked with Him... His yoke is easy and His burden is light (Matthew 11:28–30). Being yoked with Him means... He will share our burdens and help us lift our load.”
She quoted President Russell M. Nelson, stating, “The reward for keeping covenants with God is heavenly power... power that strengthens us to withstand our trials, temptations, and heartaches.” President Johnson testified from personal experience, declaring, “By choosing to be bound to my Savior through the covenants... ‘I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me’ (Philippians 4:13).” President Johnson further taught that the temple is central to accessing God’s power, explaining, “We receive [God’s] power as we walk on the covenant path back to our heavenly home. We enter it fully in the house of the Lord.” She concluded by extending an invitation to all sisters to partake of these blessings: “As a presidency, we desire that all our sisters have access to the liberating blessings of a covenant relationship with God... opening the door to spiritual privileges and exaltation.” Read the entire article here.
President Camille N. Johnson, Relief Society General President, recently taught about the empowering nature of covenants made with God. Contrary to worldly beliefs that covenants are limiting, President Johnson emphasized, “The Savior invites us to be yoked with Him... His yoke is easy and His burden is light (Matthew 11:28–30). Being yoked with Him means... He will share our burdens and help us lift our load.”
She quoted President Russell M. Nelson, stating, “The reward for keeping covenants with God is heavenly power... power that strengthens us to withstand our trials, temptations, and heartaches.” President Johnson testified from personal experience, declaring, “By choosing to be bound to my Savior through the covenants... ‘I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me’ (Philippians 4:13).” President Johnson further taught that the temple is central to accessing God’s power, explaining, “We receive [God’s] power as we walk on the covenant path back to our heavenly home. We enter it fully in the house of the Lord.” She concluded by extending an invitation to all sisters to partake of these blessings: “As a presidency, we desire that all our sisters have access to the liberating blessings of a covenant relationship with God... opening the door to spiritual privileges and exaltation.” Read the entire article here.
Getting to know you
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Trina Murri
I was born and raised in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I grew up just north of Idaho Falls. I love this area because of the nearby mountains and forests, as well as, the good, friendly people who live here. The best service I can render is to treat everyone as my friend. I enjoy visiting with people and learning from their experiences and examples. Mosiah 2:22 is a scripture that I strive to live by: And behold, all that he requires of you is to keep his commandments; and he has promised you that if ye would keep his commandments ye should prosper in the land; and he never doth vary form that which he hath said; therefore, if ye do keep his commandments he doth bless you and prosper you. Because of my love for Church History, I would love to visit, explore, and study Church Sites. Much to the boredom of my husband. We have lived in the Ammon 5th Ward for 31 years. We raised five kids, 3 boys and 2 girls, who were greatly influenced by many in this ward. We have 6 grandkids, with a granddaughter due in April!!! |
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Denese Hertz
I was born and raised to parents who loved the gospel. My Dad lives in this Ward and both my parents loved and supported me through some hard things. I grew up in Idaho Falls except for a very short time spent in Utah after I was born. I am the oldest of 7 children. I went to Edgemont Elementary, Claire E. Gale Junior, and graduated from Skyline High School in 1972. I attended Ricks College (BYU-I) for a year and a half and wanted to get a degree in Home Economics. I met Dave at the Paxman's Drive-in where I worked all through high school. He came to Idaho with the U.S. Navy as a student out on the desert at A1W. He was not a member of the church, he was from North Dakota, and came from a large family (9 kids). My Dad got special permission to teach Dave missionary lessons and my testimony grew a lot during that time. The lessons stopped after Dave went home for Christmas and I knew then that I wanted him to join the church because HE had a testimony. Moroni 10: 3-5 has very special meaning for me. We decided to get married on April 6, 1974 (April 6th is the day in 1830 that the church was organized) and lived in Idaho Falls until the following July. Dave was sent to Norfolk, VA. and returned to Idaho in October to get Brandon and I and be baptized on October 18, 1975. Many wonderful miracles and growing experiences happened in those first 3 years. Before we left the Navy and Virginia in July 1977, we were sealed to each other and our 2 oldest children. We have lived in Idaho Falls and Ammon since then. I love being a Mom and Grandma! We have 4 children....2 boys and 2 girls, 12 grandchildren, and 2 greats. I love to see and hear about the things they are doing and love spending time with my family. We have been able to travel and visit many different places. Our experiences in the military have helped me love our Country and I love where we live. I like to cook and bake, sew, make cards, create things....especially with my grandkids, bike rides, going camping, and visiting new places. I find joy helping my kids, grandkids, friends, and neighbors, watching things grow, serving others however I can, going to the temple, and I love the gospel....it changes lives! |
We are excited to be here, have loved getting to know some of you, and can’t wait to get to know more of you!
How to order church magazine subscriptions
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Relief Society helps prepare women for the blessings of eternal life as they:
Increase faith in Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ and His Atonement.
Strengthen individuals, families, and homes through ordinances and covenants.
Work in unity to help those in need.
Increase faith in Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ and His Atonement.
Strengthen individuals, families, and homes through ordinances and covenants.
Work in unity to help those in need.
Primary
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SubstitutesPrimary Teachers, here is an up-to-date substitute list.
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Board Game Nights
In a joint effort, the Elders Quorum and Relief Society will be hosting a board game night on the 4th Friday at 7PM each month. Babysitting is not provided. We will meet in the Relief Society room and talk and game. If you just want to socialize, that's okay too! Bring a game, a spouse, a friend, or just come alone--we'll be happy to include you. Any questions? Contact Damion Judkins 713-448-0968 (odd months) or Abi Purser 208-201-5628 (even months).
In a joint effort, the Elders Quorum and Relief Society will be hosting a board game night on the 4th Friday at 7PM each month. Babysitting is not provided. We will meet in the Relief Society room and talk and game. If you just want to socialize, that's okay too! Bring a game, a spouse, a friend, or just come alone--we'll be happy to include you. Any questions? Contact Damion Judkins 713-448-0968 (odd months) or Abi Purser 208-201-5628 (even months).
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