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We always put together a folder and give it to the sister on our first
visit. The folder is a cheap one with 3 metal prongs and 2 side pockets.
It contains:
Fastened in prongs:
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Title page: could have Welcome to [ ] Ward or [ ] Ward
Information
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Welcome letter with meeting times, chapel addresses (all the buildings
in stake), stake president and exc. secretary name and numbers, and ward
leadership name and numbers.
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Ward List - as current as possible
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Email list-as current as possible
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Sunday lesson schedule for RS
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Homemaking schedule with stickers to put on calendar-Food committees on
back (I invite them to choose a month)
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Temple information and babysitters
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Family History information with classes listed
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Local resources and phone numbers such as local church bookstore.
On this page I also put the church's 800 numbers.
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Sharing our blessings page – specifics to our area such as DI trailer schedule,
Bishop's Back to School and Christmas stores, homemaking exchange table
and opportunities to work in the Bishops Storehouse, etc.
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Map of ward boundaries
In pockets
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Local info, such as, things to do if I can get booklet that lists it.(
I have heard that some Chamber of Commerce's provide something similar)
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Current year's Sunday Schedule booklet.
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Information sheet that they fill out that includes a compassionate survey,
personal info, blood type, food allergies, emergency contact, previous
callings, etc.
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Small Schedule of RS lessons so they can stick in scriptures
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Employment survey(s), blank, to fill out for our local LDS employment agency
to enter into their computer so they can network.
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Any current flyers for homemaking, newsletter, ward or stake activities,
singles activities if appropriate.
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I bring a Teachings of the Prophets lesson manual and offer them one.
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A treat!!! This year is small jars of Strawberry Jam.
I stick a big shipping label with a beautiful graphic of a house
and meadow saying "WELCOME TO [ ] WARD. It's been a valuable
tool and useful.