Friends of Rexburg Idaho East Stake

06/10/2026

Dear Stake Members,

As we head into the summer months, we would like to invite all families and youth to participate in a "Summer of Service." We have received some wonderful opportunities from the Rexburg Soup Kitchen that are perfect for youth groups or families looking to give back to our community.

Giving service not only helps those in need but has also been shown to improve mental health by helping youth combat depression and anxiety. You can read more about these benefits here: https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/studies-show-service-helps-teens-combat-depression-anxiety

Featured Opportunity: Snow Cones and Service
Every Wednesday in June, children and youth can bring shelf-stable food items, "dinners-in-a-bag," or inspirational cards to the Rexburg Soup Kitchen (480 West 2nd North, VFW Hall) between 10:30 AM and 11:30 AM. As a thank you, the Soup Kitchen is offering free snow cones to those who drop off donations!

You can find the specific details for these projects at the following JustServe links:

- Project Link 1 (https://www.justserve.org/projects/037de602-d18d-46b4-9a2f-b1e1e6df14f5)
- Project Link 2 (https://www.justserve.org/projects/2f9713da-2554-4db1-b3e0-c533404c5bf0)
- Project Link 3 (https://www.justserve.org/projects/184f751e-9602-4773-8fa6-68f273c8f5c3)

How to find more projects:

1. Visit JustServe.org (https://www.justserve.org).
2. Enter your city or zip code in the search bar.
3. Browse the various opportunities available in our local area and sign up for what interests you.

Thank you for your willingness to serve and for helping to "Fill the Hungry with Good Things."

Best regards,
Sharon Oakey
JustServe Specialist
Rexburg Idaho East Stake

06/10/2026

On Friday, June 26, BYU-Idaho will host a Tabernacle Choir Watch Party at the BYU-Idaho Stadium, and members and friends from all 34 stakes (basically everyone) in our area are invited to attend.

This event is intended to be more than a broadcast, it is a community celebration. The concert will be shown at 7 p.m. on a large video wall in front of the stadium bleachers. Games and activities, including rock climbing and mini golf, will open at 6 p.m., along with local food trucks.

The goal is to fill the BYU-Idaho Stadium, and the first 2,500 attendees will receive free food truck vouchers.

06/05/2026

Come join us for this special event on Saturday evening. Tickets are free to the public at tetonflood50.org.

05/29/2026

Help remember and serve to celebrate Flood 50 (the 50th anniversary of the Teton Dam Flood & the service which helped our community recover) by donating to two of our local charities to support their needs.

This "Wheelbarrow Donation Drive" will take place between June 1st until June 6th to support the Rexburg Soup Kitchen and the Family Crisis Center.

Wheelbarrows will be located in the front lobby at both City Hall (35 N 1st E) and the Romance Theater (4 E Main) in Rexburg, Idaho.

Most needed items for the Family Crisis Center include:

Personal Care & Household Items
Body wash
Body lotion
Shampoo & conditioner (regular size)
Diapers — Sizes 5, 6 & 7
Laundry detergent
Dryer sheets
Bleach
Glass cleaner (Windex or similar)
Trash bags
Brooms
Swiffer mops (basic)
Paper Towels
Toilet Paper
Non-Perishable Food Items

Family Crisis Center Most-needed food items include:

Peanut butter & jam
Canned fruit & vegetables
Canned pasta sauces
Boxed breakfast cereal
Canned proteins (tuna, chicken, beans)
Pasta & macaroni & cheese
Canned soups
Bottled water

Most needed items for the REXBURG SOUP KITCHEN include:

Cans of Chicken & Tuna Fish
Macaroni and cheese
Cup-of-noodles
Ramen Noodles
Graham Crackers
Pancake Syrup
Pancake Mix (just add water)
Cans of Ravioli or SpaghettiOs
Jam/Jelly
Fruit cups
Boxes of Cold Cereal
Packets of Instant Oatmeal
1 lb. or 2 lb. Bags of Rice
and Sandwich size Ziplock bags.

Simply take any donation items and drop them off into one of the two wheelbarrows at either location between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm from June 1st to June 6th!

Visit JustServe.org for more information on this and other service opportunities in our area. https://www.justserve.org/projects/379d1fab-3d07-46e9-a4a4-de0bf3251d60/flood-50-wheelbarrow-donation-drive?shiftId=5768d818-5a72-4283-a4a6-334dd9ea4224

05/28/2026

Here is a quick reminder that this weekend is stake conference! It will be under the direction of Elder Mark A. Bragg, General Authority Seventy.

The Saturday Adult session starts at 6 PM at the stake center.

The Leadership session is Sunday morning at 7 AM at the stake center.

We invite wards to gather at the following locations for the General Session on Sunday morning at 10 AM:

o Stake Center: 9th, 16th, Harvest Hills, Madison Ward

o Harvest Hills Meetinghouse: 6th, 10th, Rolling Hills

o 4th/15th Ward Meetinghouse: 3rd, 4th, 15th

05/17/2026

05/15/2026

The need for senior missionaries is significant, and there are many opportunities for seniors to contribute through mission service.

Click this link https://seniormissionary.churchofjesuschrist.org/srsite/ft/search?lang=eng to find specific needs listed, and also check out the following senior missionary opportunity available below:

The Church is looking for a faithful couple who may be willing to serve as Welfare and Self-Reliance service missionaries in the Chicago area, beginning later this year (3rd or 4th quarter). The anticipated length of service is 12–18 months.

In this role, the couple would work closely with local bishops to support members in need, helping individuals and families move toward greater self-reliance. This includes meeting with members, assisting with self-reliance plans, and coordinating with ward leaders.

They are looking for a couple with a strong love for people and a desire to serve. The husband should have prior experience as a bishop and be familiar with Church welfare and self-reliance principles.

This is a self-funded assignment. Estimated living expenses in the Chicago area range from $3,000–$4,000 per month, and a personal vehicle is required.

If you feel this opportunity may be a good fit for you, please contact the stake presidency.

04/17/2026

Global Youth Service Day is Saturday, April 25, and it is time for another Roadside Cleanup!

Share with your friends and family. All are welcome to participate!

For more information visit JustServe.org. https://www.justserve.org/projects/3ec8c05b-d7b1-43db-9e86-12440d9c55ea/rexburg-community-roadside-cleanup,-4-25-26,-8:00-10:00?shiftId=8a532037-48ad-4792-ad88-b0c796840104