Weekly Update March 7

Bishop's Message

Brothers and Sisters,
 
I love this time of year when you can feel spring time right around the corner. You can feel the energy in the air with the birds chirping, some of the spring tulips beginning to come out of the ground, and the warmer weather. The sunshine provides hope!
 
Also, it appears that things are looking up with regards to COVID and the new normal that we are all hoping for. With vaccines, herd immunity, and lower diagnoses, I am truly hopeful for our future to get back to being together - connecting in person.
 
There is a renewal that comes as part of spring that brings hope. I love the reminder that it brings to me of Jesus Christ - his birth, what He represents in performing the atonement, and His death and resurrection.  I am grateful for our Savior and Redeemer and know that He lives and offers us hope to better things to come through our repentance and His grace.
 
I am optimistic in our future. I love you and am grateful for you and all you offer us here in the 23rd ward!
 
Thanks,
 
Bishop Cox

Meeting Program

March 7, 2021
Opening Hymn: 280 Welcome, Welcome, Sabbath Morning
Closing Hymn: 273 Truth Reflects upon Our Senses

PRIMARY

Parents and Leaders of Primary, we have a new Primary Presidency! We would love to start getting to know the kids and their leaders and need your help. Please fill out the questionnaires below! (One per child)

Child Questionnaire
Leader Questionnaire

Announcements:

Meeting Changes

We are making an adjustment to our meeting schedule this week. We will begin meeting for our 2nd hour meeting at 11am. I appreciate your flexibility and hopefully alleviate a big rush at home after our sacrament service.
 
In addition, for most of the 2nd hour classes we have made some adjustments to the zoom link. It should be the same for just about everyone. We will be sure to update the links on the website with this information.

Ward Calling adjustments:

This past week several individuals asked if we could announce the ward callings for this week.
 
The following individuals were released from their callings:
Bob and Larilyn Dang - Primary Teachers
Bob Dang - Self Reliance Specialist (Employment)
Cecily Blakey - Activity Day Leader
Geileen Schow - Nursery Leader
Debbie Richardson - Primary Teacher
 
The following individuals were sustained:
Bob and Larilyn Dang - Activity Day Leaders
Colleen Norris - Primary Teacher
Debbie Richardson - Nursery Leader

Temple Recommends

The Stake Presidency is holding temple recommend interviews at the stake center at 2pm each Sunday (except Fast Sunday). They have asked those that are interviewing to gather in the chapel so that social distancing may still take place.

Relief Society Activity

The Relief Society Birthday Zoom Celebration is coming up.  "Party in a Box" Tuesday, March 16th 7:00pm

Family History Activity

Join us for our monthly Family History Activity on March 9th at 7 pm.

Sacrament Needs

Any sisters that need the sacrament to be brought to their home please call a member of the Relief Society Presidency.