AUGUST NEWSLETTER

STAKE CORN

This is the last week to pick corn from the Stake Farm. The field will be "cleaned" August 4th. If you would still like corn, there are 28 rows left on the east side of the field. Thank you to all that have helped with the fields this season.

PREPAREDNESS FAIR BLOOD DRIVE

The blood drive associated with the Emergency Preparedness Fair will take place at the Stake Center on Friday, August 24, 2012 from 11:30 am until 7:00 pm and on Saturday, August 25, 2012 from 9:00 am until 3:00 pm.

To sign up to donate blood, go to www.redcrossblood.org. On that web page, in the upper right hand corner is a blue box which reads "Make a blood donation appointment". Clicking on that box takes you to a page which reads "Find a donation opportunity". In the Sponsor code box, type ldsbentonville then click Find. This takes you to the page with the Emergency Preparedness Fair blood drives. (The Red Cross separates Friday and Saturday into two drives.) Click on "Click here to schedule an appointment" for whichever day you desire. This takes you to the donor sign in page. If you haven't signed up to give blood since last year, you need to click on the Register now button and fill out that form. Otherwise type in your user id and password. Once you've logged in, you'll be sent to the donor sign up page and can click on an available time.

Donating one unit of blood saves three lives. We're hoping to collect enough blood to save 630 lives.

NB On the webpage www.redcrossblood.org is a section which gives information about donating blood. If you click on "getting ready for your donation" you can read about hydrating before hand, what to wear and what to bring with you. There is also a link on foods to eat to keep you from becoming anemic.

FAMILY PROTECTION PLAN CLASS

Thursday, Aug 2nd: 6:30-8:00p at the church.

Brother Ireland will show you how to use free software for your computers, tablets, smart phones, etc etc. to protect you and your family from inappropriate information on the internet.

YSA Activity

Saturday, July 28th at 5:30pm Stake YSA Activity – Olympic Water Kickball @ Stake Center Pavilion.
Come cool down and have fun. Water Sports plus a Baked Goods Competition. We have all sorts of awards to hand out. Guaranteed to be lots of fun, for all young single adults ages 18 to 31. For more information – see our Facebook page (search ‘YSA Rogers Stake’ to find our group).

Sunday, August 5th at 6:00pm Stake YSA Fireside – Introducing Your Friends to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
We are inviting all Young Single Adults to bring their friends and family that do not know much about our church to come and learn more. President Shumway our new mission president) will be in attendance. We will have a dinner at 6pm followed by a chapel tour and a brief presentation from President Shumway on what we believe. This is a great way to share the gospel with friends and family. For more information – see our Facebook page (search ‘YSA Rogers Stake’ to find our group).

RS ACTIVITY TONIGHT

Our July RS Activity will be held tonight at Susie Boswell's home at 7:00.

Come get some great ideas on how you can help the kids you know and love to beat the summer boredom that starts to kick in about now.  Ideas are for children as well as grandchildren, nieces, nephews, etc. etc.   All RS sisters are invited to attend!

WELCOME ELI

Congratulations Carley and Dustin Humphreys on the arrival of their new son Eli Dustin.  He arrived July 17th weighing in at 7lbs 10oz 19 1/2 in. long.  Mama and baby are doing well!

OPERATION BACKPACK!

The Samaritan Community Center is organizing its annual backpack drive for school supplies for needy children from elementary through high school. The event is Aug. 11th from 10am-1pm.  There is an urgent need for more supplies.  The Center has asked our church to provide:

 

Scissors (goal 2,250)

Pocket Folders with brads (goal 6,750)

Spiral Notebook- Wide-Ruled (goal 2,250)

 

We need the supplies by the end of July.  A collection box will be available for the next few Sundays at the Centerton Building, starting this Sunday July 15.   Please consider donating what you can for this cause.  There is also a need for 80-90 volunteers to help organize the supplies and pack them into the backpacks on Wed. Aug. 8.  If you are free in the morning or afternoon to help with this community service project please let Sister Rachael Andrews (Humanitarian Service Committee) know.  We will also pass along a sign-up sheet.  This would be a great family or youth project as well.

 

In addition, the Samaritan Community Center would like our church to provide a carnival-type booth for the event.  Other churches are setting up booths with face painting, water games, etc.  We will be able to pass out information about the church at the event as well.  If any of you are aware of or have skills in balloon shape making, access to a snow cone machine, etc or would like to help with the booth please contact Sister Andrews (andrews.rachael@gmail.com).

 

The Samaritan Community Center anticipates over 2,500 will be at the event.  It will be a wonderful way for people in the community to feel the love of Christ through our service.   

WARD PATRIOTIC CELEBRATION

Come join us Saturday July 21st at 5pm at the Stake Center for our ward activity. Friends and Neighbors are invited, and there will be food, games, and a kid’s bike parade. Make sure you bring a towel as there will be water games as well! The bishopric will be providing the main dish and drinks, and we'd like to have volunteers bring desserts, salads, and chips. Please email Sister Heather Bird at hlbird88@gmail.com if you can help with one of those items.

BEATING THE SUMMER BOREDOM

Come join us this Thursday July 19th at 7:00 PM at Susie Boswell's home for our Relief Society activity, Beating the Summer Boredom.


Come get some great ideas on how you can help the kids you know and love to beat the summer boredom that starts to kick in about now.  Ideas are for children as well as grandchildren, nieces, nephews, etc. etc.   All RS sisters are invited to attend! 

WELCOME BABY ALIVYA!!

Congratulations to Heather and Cory Bird on the arrival of their new baby daughter Alivya Louise.  She was born on July 11th weighing in at 8lbs 6oz. and was 22 in. long!

Choose to Become!

Starting in August, we would like to anonymously add your experiences with this years theme, "Choose to Become" on the newsletters. If you have any experiences that you would like to share, please contact Alicia Rivoli at alicia.rivoli@gmail.com.

July Newsletter

ITEMS AVAILABLE

Deborah Dalton's neighbor is moving and has asked Deborah to sell the following items for her. If you are interested in purchasing any of the below items, please contact Deborah at 479-640-4197

Item 1
Medela Double Ease Breast Pump
Bought for $300, asking $150. Used ONLY twice. Comes with a bag and all attachments.

Item 2
Leap Frog Imagination Desk that include 5 books, 4 learning program games, & 1 pen; asking $35

Item 3
Aqua Doodle Cinderella Draw N Doodle mat, good condition! Asking $35

Item 4
Leap Pad plus Writing Book with 5 books & programs disc (Excellent Condition). Asking $50