Christmas Time Announcements!

Hello Ladies :)  Welcome to December!!!

One more week until Christmas!!!

Here are our announcements...

• If you didn't get a chance to watch you still can -  First Presidency Christmas Devotional (link to find it online)

• Dec 22nd, Wed 6/6:30 @ the branch - Christmas food boxes service project you can donate nonperishable food items (we are in need of fruit - canned or apples/oranges, juice, gravy, rolls/biscuits, potatoes) please let Candice know what you want to donate if you are going to.  We would also LOVE your baked goodies to add to the boxes ;)!!! Just bring them to the church around 6:30 or get ahold of one of the presidency to get it from you some how.

• Please remember to do your December visiting teaching - let your sisters know you are thinking of them during this Christmas season.

• December 25th there will only be sacrament meeting
• January - we will be starting our new Relief Society manual, "President of the Church George Albert Smith."  Get your new manual in Relief Society!  A lesson schedule bookmark is included.
• January 25th, 2012 Relief Society Cultural night - 7pm at the Branch, let us know if you would like to share your culture or one you are familiar with! 

• Also, Katie is going to Haiti and can bring clothing donations with her so if you have clothing you would like to donate for the children there please contact her or nonperishable food items, school supplies, etc.  She needs them by the 23rd, you can email her for more details

• The Stake RS Presidency would love to hear ideas from you on your desires and needs that could be addressed at the Stake RS conference next May. They plan to have an assortment of classes, please let us/the Stake RS know if you have ideas (you can email Patsy).

• p.s. all clothing on the rack across from the Relief Society closet is donations on the right side of the rack and you are welcome to take whatever you would like :).

Weekly Institutes...Tue 7pm Adult - Th 10am kidstitute/ 7pm YSA

Have a Great Day and thanks for stopping by!!!

:) Candice

12.10.2011

Hello Ladies :)  Welcome to December!!!

Here are our announcements...

• If you didn't get a chance to watch you still can -  First Presidency Christmas Devotional (link to find it online)

• Dec 22nd, Wed - Christmas food boxes service project - if you have boxes to donate that would be great, also you can donate food (nonperishable items for a Christmas dinner) in box

• We will also be doing stockings for the missionaries full of useful and good things… so we will be passing around a sign-up for donation of supplies - we need them by next week! so we can give them out the Sunday before Christmas.

• Please remember to REPORT your November visiting teaching to your district supervisor, it makes it much easier for them - it would be Chelsea, Sandy, or Sandra  and you can do your visiting teaching for December.  Thanks ladies!

• December 25th there will only be sacrament meeting

• Also, Katie is going to Haiti and can bring clothing donations with her so if you have clothing you would like to donate for the children there please contact her or nonperishable food items, school supplies, etc.  She needs them by the 25th, you can email her for more details

• The Stake RS Presidency would love to hear ideas from you on your desires and needs that could be addressed at the Stake RS conference next May. They plan to have an assortment of classes, please let us/the Stake RS know if you have ideas (you can email Patsy).

• p.s. all clothing on the rack across from the Relief Society closet is donations on the right side of the rack and you are welcome to take whatever you would like :).

Weekly Institutes...Tue 7pm Adult - Th 10am kidstitute/ 7pm YSA

Have a Great Day and thanks for stopping by!!!

:) Candice

Hello Ladies :)  Welcome to December!!!

Here are our announcements...

Thanks to all who helped and came and supported our Christmas Party tonight, it was a lot of fun.  It was wonderful food and friends and watching the kids dress up to do the Nativity Story.  What a great branch we have!

• Dec 4th, Sun - First Presidency Christmas Devotional (link to find it online) it will broadcast at 8pm and I am sure will be very good and uplifting :).

• Dec 22nd, Wed - Christmas food boxes service project - if you have boxes to donate that would be great, also you can donate food (nonperishable items for a Christmas dinner) in box

• We will also be doing stockings for the missionaries full of useful and good things… so we will be passing around a sign-up for donation of supplies - we need them by next week! so we can give them out the Sunday before Christmas.

• Please remember to REPORT your November visiting teaching to your district supervisor, it makes it much easier for them - it would be Chelsea, Sandy, or Sandra  and do your visiting teaching for December.  Thanks ladies!

• December 25th there will only be sacrament meeting

• Also, Katie is going to Haiti and can bring clothing donations with her so if you have clothing you would like to donate for the children there please contact her or nonperishable food items, school supplies, etc.  She needs them by the 27-28th

• The Stake RS Presidency would love to hear ideas from you on your desires and needs that could be addressed at the Stake RS conference next May. They plan to have an assortment of classes, please let us/the Stake RS know if you have ideas (you can email Patsy).

• p.s. all clothing on the rack across from the Relief Society closet is donations on the right side of the rack and you are welcome to take whatever you would like :).

Weekly Institutes...Tue 7pm Adult - Th 10am kidstitute/ 7pm YSA

Have a Great Day and thanks for stopping by!!!

:) Candice

free stuff...

 Carolyn is giving some things away, if anyone would like any of these items please let her know...


*aluminum easel
* metal picture frame -large
* wood chair
* cained rocking chair
* table cloth, placemats, napkins with rings 2
* spatulas
* cookie cutters
*  4 cups that fit magic bullet
* wine glasses
* sundry other items



Thanks :)

Video clip...

A great short video, please watch :)

http://lds.org/relief-society/daughters-in-my-kingdom/about-the-book?lang=eng#modal=the-gift-daughters-in-my-kingdom

if you don't have this gift they speak of, please see one of the Relief Society Presidency and we'll get you one!!!

11.26.11 Announcements

We hope you had a good Thanksgiving!

Here are the current announcements :)

• Please let Candice know if you would like to be a secret santa.

• We will also be doing missionary stockings again so we will be passing around a sign-up for donation of supplies to put in them.

• Dec 3rd, Sat - Branch Christmas Party 4-7pm - Potluck Dinner, branch provides a ham and turkey - there is a sign-up going around for the food so please be sure to sign-up to bring something :) (your favorite Christmas dish to share).  And there will be a branch Christmas Slideshow so if you have any pictures to share please send them to Katie.  Her email details will be in our weekly RS email. Also the children will be acting out the Nativity so if you have costumes or things that can be used as costumes and/or props let us know & bring them.

• Dec 22nd, Wed - Christmas Dinner Boxes Service Project.  We will be getting together as a branch to put together Christmas food boxes for some members of our branch.  If you have boxes you can donate that would be great too (diaper box size).

• Also, Katie is going to Haiti and can bring clothing donations with her so if you have clothing you would like to donate for the children there please contact her.

• The Stake RS Presidency would love to hear ideas from you on your desires and needs that could be addressed at the Stake RS conference next May. They plan to have an assortment of classes, please let us/the Stake RS know if you have ideas (you can email Patsy).

Weekly Institutes - come learn and grow!!!

• Tuesdays - 7p - Adult Institute at the Branch
• Thursdays - 10a - Kidstitute for moms and tots at the branch
• Thursdays - 7p - YSA Institute at the Branch
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Please remember to do your visiting teaching for November.  The message can be found here.

Sincerely,

-Candice

p.s. all clothing on the rack across from the Relief Society closet is donations and you are welcome to take whatever you would like :).

I am so glad you have dropped in to check our announcements!!!  Welcome!!!

Here they are...

November:

• 24th, Th - Thanksgiving Dinner at the branch, for those who would like to spend it with other branch members.  A sign-up will be going around for food.

December: 

It is the time of giving so if you would like to help a branch family in need as a secret santa, please let Candice know and she will provide you with the information you need.

We will also be doing missionary stockings again so we will be passing around a sign-up for donation of supplies.

• 3rd, Sat - Branch Christmas Party 4-7pm - Potluck Dinner, branch provides a ham and turkey - there is a sign-up going around for the food so please be sure to sign-up to bring something :).  And there will be a branch Christmas Slideshow so if you have any pictures to share please send them to Katie.  Her email details will be in our weekly RS email.
• 22nd, Wed - Christmas Dinner Boxes.  We will be getting together as a branch to put together Christmas food boxes for some members of our branch.

Weekly Institutes - come learn and grow!!!

• Tuesdays - 7p - Adult Institute at the Branch
• Thursdays - 10a - Kidstitute for moms and tots at the branch
• Thursdays - 7p - YSA Institute at the Branch

Please remember to do your visiting teaching for November.  The only way to get a testimony of visiting teaching is to do it.  I promise that you can learn and grow from each person you teach and with the sister you are partners with - it doesn't matter who she is, we are all unique and all have something to offer.  Through this effort we can become more knit and as one. The message can be found here.

Thanks for all you do!  I love this branch and all the sisters in it!!!

-Candice

Ladies,

Here are the current announcements... 

November:

• 24th, Th - Thanksgiving Dinner at the branch, for those who would like to spend it with other branch members.  A sign-up will be going around for food.
• 18th, Friday - Jen & Tyson Wedding and Reception - Glenville ward building.  They would also love some help with setting up Thursday if anyone can please let them or us know.

December: 

It is the time of giving so if you would like to help a branch family in need as a secret santa, please let Candice know and she will provide you with the information you need.

We will also be doing missionary stockings again so we will be passing around a sign-up for donation of supplies.

• 3rd, Sat - Branch Christmas Party 4-7pm
• 22nd, Wed - Christmas Boxes

Weekly Institutes - come learn and grow!!!

• Tuesdays - 7p - Adult Institute at the Branch
• Thursdays - 10a - Kidstitute for moms and tots at the branch
• Thursdays - 7p - YSA Institute at the Branch

Please remember to do your visiting teaching for November.  The only way to get a testimony of visiting teaching is to do it.  I promise that you can learn and grow from each person you teach and with the sister you are partners with - it doesn't matter who she is, we are all unique and all have something to offer.  Through this effort we can become more knit and as one. The message can be found here.

Service:

There is a sister who would like help with reading/homework for her and her daughter on Tuesdays from 7-8.  This service would be much appreciated!  Please let Candice or Sierra know if you can help, even one day!!!  Thanks :).

Sincerely,

Candice

Ladies,

Here are the current announcements... 

November:

• 5th, Sat - Stake Temple Trip to Boston
• 12th, Sat -  RS Pie Eating and Games Day - 2pm at the branch, sign up to bring a pie if you can :)
• 24th, Thur - Thanksgiving Dinner at the branch, for those who would like to spend it with other branch members.  A sign-up will be going around for food and a count of people attending.

December:

• 3rd, Sat - Branch Christmas Party 4-7pm
• 22nd, Wed - Christmas Boxes

Weekly Institutes - come learn and grow!!!

• Tuesdays - 7p - Adult Institute at the Branch
• Thursdays - 10a - Kidstitute for moms and tots at the branch
• Thursdays - 7p - YSA Institute at the Branch

Please remember to do your visiting teaching and report to your district supervisor for October.  The only way to get a testimony of visiting teaching is to do it.  I promise that you can learn and grow from each person you teach and with the sister you are partners with - it doesn't matter who she is, we are all unique and all have something to offer.  Through this effort we can become more knit and as one.

Sincerely,

Candice

Mid October announcements...

Ladies,

Here are the current announcements... 

October:

• 22nd - Stake Single Adult Temple Trip
• 26th, Wed - Relief Society Chili cookoff/dinner and Visiting Teaching Conference.  6pm - Dinner at the branch in form of a Chili Cookoff with cornbread followed by a spiritual message, a fun craft, and the results of our Chili cooking winner :).  Babysitting will be provided.  Sign-ups will be going around for Chili and cornbread cookers, rides, and babysitting needs.  If you aren't able to sign-up but want to, please let one of the presidency know.
• 28th, Fri - Halloween Party at the Stake Center - 6-8pm.  Games at 6pm, trunk-or-treat 7pm.  Please bring candy to share at the trunk-or-treat 

November:

• 5th, Sat - Stake Temple Trip to Boston
• 12th, Sat -  RS Pie Eating and Games Day - 2pm at the branch, you can sign up to bring a pie if you can :)
• 24th, Th - Thanksgiving Dinner at the branch, for those who would like to spend it with other branch members.  A sign-up will be going around for food.

December:

• 3rd, Sat - Branch Christmas Party 4-7pm
• 22nd, Wed - Christmas Boxes

Weekly Institutes - come learn and grow!!!

• Tuesdays - 7p - Adult Institute at the Branch
• Thursdays - 10a - Kidstitute for moms and tots at the branch
• Thursdays - 7p - YSA Institute at the Branch

Please remember to do your visiting teaching for October.  The only way to get a testimony of visiting teaching is to do it.  I promise that you can learn and grow from each person you teach and with the sister you are partners with - it doesn't matter who she is, we are all unique and all have something to offer.  Through this effort we can become more knit and as one.

Sincerely,

Candice

Please take a moment to look at our Announcements...

Ladies,

We hope you have had a great two weeks with General Conference and Stake Conference, they have both been wonderful meetings.  We encourage you to go back and listen and read the General Conference talks and no that the words of the Prophet and apostles will bless your lives!

Here are the current announcements... we look forward to seeing you again at the branch, we miss meeting together!

October:

• 22nd - Stake Single Adult Temple Trip
• 26th, Wed - Relief Society Chili cookoff/dinner and Visiting Teaching Conference.  6pm - Dinner at the branch in form of a Chili Cookoff with cornbread followed by a spiritual message, a fun craft, and the results of our Chili cooking winner :).  Babysitting will be provided.  Sign-ups will be going around for Chili and cornbread cookers, rides, and babysitting needs.  If you aren't able to sign-up but want to, please let one of the presidency know.

November:

• 5th, Sat - Stake Temple Trip to Boston
• 12th, Sat -  RS Pie Eating and Games Day - 2pm at the branch, you can sign up to bring a pie if you can :)
• 24th, Th - Thanksgiving Dinner at the branch, for those who would like to spend it with other branch members.  A sign-up will be going around for food.

Weekly Institutes - come learn and grow!!!

• Tuesdays - 7p - Adult Institute at the Branch
• Thursdays - 10a - Kidstitute for moms and tots at the branch
• Thursdays - 7p - YSA Institute at the Branch

Please remember to report your September visiting teaching to Candice, Sandra, or Chelsea and do your visiting teaching for October.  Through this effort we can get to know and grow closer to each other as sisters in the church and serve each other and grow closer to our Father in Heaven.  When we do what He asks He has promised us blessings.

Sincerely,

Candice

Announcements 9.23.11

Sat, Sept 24th - General Relief Society Meeting at the Stake Center

6pm dinner (bring a dessert if you can)
8pm - live broadcast at the Stake Center. 
Please let us know if you need a ride.

Wed, Sept 28th - Re-broadcast of the General Relief Society Meeting at the Branch

6:30: Refreshments will be served 

7:00: Re-broadcast

 *Babysitting will be provided (please let us know if you need a ride and/or babysitting so we can prepare :)

Sat-Sun, Oct 1st-2nd - General Conference Broadcast at the branch.  

12-2p and 4-6p with lunch from 2:30-3:30 at the branch

*Elders Quorum will provide lunch on Sat

*Pot-luck will be served on Sunday. A sign up going around

Sat-Sun, Oct 8th-9th - Stake Conference 10am at the Stake Center - if you have office supplies for Schoharie you can bring them to the stake center at this time and put them in one of the boxes in one of the lobbies.

Please do your September Visiting Teaching, find the message {here}.  Please let Candice know if you have any questions or concerns regarding your assignment and please let the RS presidency know if your sisters have needs that we, as a Relief Society, can help fulfill through compassionate service. 


To help with needs in Schoharie please see previous post or Service tab.


Sincerely,
Candice


Also...

Time out for Women is coming to Rochester this year.  

Time Out for Women is a wonderful event where you can come an listen to inspired speakers share 

messages from the heart.  It is sponsored by Deseret Book, and is similar to an EFY event for women.  It is not sponsored by the church, but all the speakers are members of the church and are presenting messages that apply directly to women and their challenges.  The theme this year is Choose to Become.  Some of the presenters include:  Sheri Dew, Dallyn Vail Bayles, Hillary Weeks and Mary Ellen Edmunds.  The presentation includes musical performances and speakers.  The event will be held on October 21 and 22. The cost for the whole event is $59, if you only want to come on Saturday the 

cost is $50.  (If you register before Sept. 22)  If you register as a group of 4 or more, the cost is only $49 for the whole event.  If you are interested in attending or in being part of a group, please contact a member of the RS presidency.  You can spend the night in Rochester,  or just come on Saturday morning.  If you are interested and are not sure you can afford it, please let us know.

This link also provides more information

http://deseretbook.com/timeout/event/154

"Helping Hands" Service Project... 9.10.11

Dear Branch members,

 We are reminding all to please come and be part of the relief effort in Schoharie this Saturday.  We will meet at the Branch building at 8:00 AM for the purpose of car pooling, then at the Schoharie Ward building by 9:00 AM. If it is not practical for you to go first to the Branch then just go directly to Schoharie.

  President Standage has ordered food and supplies from the Church welfare system for distribution Saturday. Five local agencies have been selected that will also be involved in this effort. In addition, clean up and reconstruction projects have been identified. 300 "Helping Hands" T-shirts will be on hand with the hopes to fill them with our Stake members this Saturday. 

• Wear work clothes and gloves and sturdy foot wear. 
• Bring a change of clothes for the ride home, and a plastic bag for your wet and dirty clothes. 
• Bring drinks and a lunch for yourself.

The Stake has provided a list of the following items, bring what you can:

For cleaning, mucking (removing mud) etc.: 

• shovels, 
• buckets, 
• rags, 
• cleaning brushes, 
• old toothbrushes, 
• bleach

For tearing down and removing debris: 

• Crowbar, 
• picks, 
• axes, 
• construction gloves, 
• hammer, 
• utility knife,
• Drywall tools : screws, screw drivers, drywall etc.

• Vans and trucks to transport goods to various relief agencies. 

All are encouraged to participate, but It is not a suitable environment for children and the work may be physically demanding. Due to the possibility that more flooding happened today, significant mucking may be required.

We add our thanks for those who have already given of their time and effort and hope to see more of the same sacrifice and kindness this Saturday. 

Sincerely,

Albany 2nd Branch Presidency

There is also another way you can help...

Many people in this community run small businesses and family farms.  In losing everything they have lost the items we take for granted in doing daily business.  They need to get up and running as soon as possible, and here is where we can help.  Those who are able to contribute office items please let one of your Relief Society presidency know.

Below are proposed items, though not a complete list.  

• Paper clips
• Pens
• Pencils
• Highlighters
• Post it notes
• Hanging folders
• Manila files
• Sharpies
• Printer paper
• Staplers/staples
• Scissors
• Desk lamps
• Envelopes
• Any used office equipment in working condition

Thank you,

Your Branch & Stake Relief Society Presidencies

Good Habits Develop Good Character

The lesson we missed on 8-28-11 due to Hurricane Irene was going to be on Good Habits Develop Good Character by Theda.  Here are some points from that lesson...

“We sow our thoughts, and we reap our actions; we sow our actions, and we reap our habits; we sow our habits, and we reap our characters; we sow our characters, and we reap our destiny.” A saying quoted by President David O. McKay

We are not born into this world with fixed habits. Neither do we inherit a noble character. Instead, as children of God, we are given the privilege and opportunity of choosing which way of life we will follow—which habits we will form.

Good habits are not acquired simply by making good resolves, though the thought must precede the action. Good habits are developed in the workshop of our daily lives. It is not in the great moments of test and trial that character is built.

“I say to our young men, be faithful, for you do not know what is before you, and abstain from … bad habits.” Brigham Young

In the conduct of our lives we learn that good character-building habits mean everything. The way we live outweighs any words we may profess to follow.

Bad habits are a reflection of our thoughts and personalities, our behavior and conduct. They are degrading to the choice qualities which are our God-given spiritual endowments of faith, honesty, integrity, and uprightness.

Evil tendencies destroy character and ruin lives. When first yielding to sin, one’s resistance, self-control, and character are weakened and further transgressions usually result.

Our great challenge is to learn how to control ourselves. We must learn for ourselves and act for ourselves, being careful not to follow those who are not divinely led.

The human will is naturally inclined toward the right. We are spirit children of God and have born within us the power to overcome all evil practices.

We draw ourselves close to the Savior when we faithfully keep his laws and commandments.

We should become so involved in acquiring good quality traits and participating in character-building activities that there is no time to engage in anything worthless or harmful. Our habits should be those that make us susceptible to faith and testimony.

Maintaining good personal habits which are pleasing to our Heavenly Father will strengthen our character, increase our influence for good, improve our example, bless our loved ones and friends, enrich our lives, and enable us to accomplish those things that yield true personal satisfaction and build peace and happiness in our hearts.

No Sunday Services 8-27-11

Hurricane Irene is forecasted to cause heavy rains and flooding in Albany this weekend, especially on Sunday.  As a precaution, the Branch Presidency has decided to cancel all Sunday services.  Please continue to observe the Sabbath day accordingly, we encourage organized family prayer with spiritual thoughts and or testimonies and scripture study.

We ask that Home and Visiting Teachers check with their assigned members, most importantly the ones who are alone or may be in need of special care.  In case of power outage, see that they have a supply of water and food for at least three days.  Please check in with them before and after the storm.  All should have the Branch Presidency, Elders Quorum, and Relief Society Presidency Phone numbers and in instance of no phone communication, their address.

Emergency Preparedness:

1) Water: for general use you should have one gallon per person for two days.  Boil or use bleach if undrinkable

2) Food: non-perishable (dry or canned)

3) Utilities: know your utility shut-offs

4) Have a flashlight with new batteries available and a battery powered radio

5) Establish a family "meeting" location other than your home in case of separation and home damage.

You are encouraged to stay home and in your houses Sunday unless it's an emergency.'

Sincerely,

Albany 2nd Branch Auxilliary leaders

Seneca Lake...

It's time for our 

Annual Branch Seneca Lake Camping trip

The Camp will be open to us:

Wed, August 31st - Sat, Sept 3rd

Branch activities will be on Sept 2nd-3rd

Saturday Breakfast is provided by the branch, all other food is the responsibility of the individuals.

Friday night there will be some fun things we can do together and by the campfire and Saturday there will be a boat for skiing on the lake and plenty of swimming, paddle boating, and canoeing :).

It will be a fun time.  The camp has nice cabins with bunk beds, fire-pits, covered picnic areas, and bathrooms with showers.

We do need to know if you are planning on going so please let one of the Presidency know as soon as you can so we can plan for cabin assignments, food, and activities.

thanks and we hope to see you there!

:) Candice

Our Current Announcements :)

Here are the announcements Sisters...

Wed, August 24th: 7:30-8:30p Relief Society Organization class... come and learn some new tips and share yours with others!  Refreshments provided and a GREAT way to spend time with your sisters and bond :).

"Organize yourselves; prepare every needful thing; and establish a house, even a house of prayer, a house of fasting, a house of faith, a house of learning, a house of glory, a house of order, a house of God;"  

D&C 88:119.

"Behold, mine house is a house of order,  saith the Lord God, and not a house of confusion."  

D&C 132:8

September 2nd-3rd : Seneca Lake Camping trip.  Earliest you can be there is August 31st.

September 17th : Red Cross Blood Drive Stake Activity

Weekly Activities:

Adult Institute on Tuesdays at 7pm at the Branch

Kidstitute Thursdays 10am at the Branch (for moms to learn while the kiddos play)

YSA Institute 7pm at the Branch

Book of Mormon Challenge – By August 13th you could be reading through Helaman 14 if you started with our plan on March 17th and plan to be done by October 1st.  If you are behind, don't get discouraged,  just keep on reading and read more when you can!  The Book of Mormon will bless your life!

Please do your visiting Teaching for August.  This is the Lord's watch care over His daughters and is truly an inspired program.  If your sisters have any needs that the Relief Society can help with, please let us know.

Service Opportunities

There is a 15 year old LDS boy, foreign exchange student, from Brazil who is seeking a loving family to give him food and a place to live during this next school year.  If this is something you would like to do please let one of the RS presidency know and we will get you more information.


Needs...
Twin bed frame & box spring
Full size bed frame