Weekly Update April 25

Bishop's Message

Brothers and Sisters,
 
I had the opportunity to read and ponder over the prophet's words this week. I am grateful for Pres. Nelson's leadership and love. I am truly amazed that we are directed by the Lord, Himself, through His prophet.
 
As I listened to general conference this week, I heard Pres. Russell M. Nelson's talk, entitled "What We Are Learning and Will Never Forget". In this talk he invited us to "look at your life prayerfully. I will believe you will see many ways in which the Lord has been guiding you through this time of hardship" (April 2021).
 
So, what have you learned? How has the Lord guided you?
 
I am grateful for the opportunity to reflect on the past year, at the invitation of our dear prophet. In my life, I have seen how things that I previously thought were priorities are no longer as important. I have been able to witness that the Lord's ways are not the world's ways. I have tried to be better at spending more quality time with my family and studying the gospel and praying with them. I have tried harder to hear Him. There are many things that I am still learning and am grateful for the opportunity to exercise my faith through the Lord's great work.
 
I love what our Pres. Nelson said, "The Lord wants us to learn from our experiences during this pandemic… I invite you to make your own list, consider it carefully, and share it with those you love…. The future is bright for God's covenant-keeping people…. We can do this!"
 
I love you and am inspired by your faith!
 
Bishop Cox

Meeting Program

Opening Hymn:#3 Now Let Us Rejoice
Closing Hymn: #4 Truth Eternal
Speakers:

Announcements:

Return to 2 Hour In-Person Meetings

     We are pleased to announce that the Taylorsville Utah South Stake will soon begin the transition to traditional meetings. With health conditions improving and vaccination rates increasing every day, we feel the time has come to gather again.
     Today, we announce the first phase of that transition. We have authorized ward leaders to resume in-person meetings, effective May 2, 2021.
    Although we would love to lift the restrictions immediately and see your smiles again, we want to be sensitive to the health conditions of our members. We want to create a safe and comfortable worship setting for everyone.
     To that end, we ask that you continue to wear masks to church meetings as restrictions are lifted. We will no longer require physical distancing or impose limits on sacrament meeting attendance, but masks will remain in place for short while longer.  
      With this announcement, wards may begin to conduct most second-hour meetings in person. That includes Sunday School, Primary, Elders Quorum, Relief Society, Young Men and Young Women classes. The only exception is Nursery, which will need to wait until the next phase of returning.
      What will meeting together look like? We have attached guidelines below. We invite you to review and follow those guidelines with sensitivity to the needs and concerns of those around you. Soon, we will lift the restrictions further.
      But most importantly, we invite you to return. Health conditions may keep you, or someone you love, from returning immediately. That’s OK. We ask that you prayerfully consider what a return looks like for you. Our Father in Heaven will help you know when and how to return. We will continue to broadcast sacrament meeting to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to participate. Please arrange with your Bishop if you need the sacrament administered in your home.
     We are excited to gather with you again and enjoy the sweet fellowship that comes by worshiping, learning, socializing and simply being together. Please know how much we love you. Please know how much our Father in Heaven loves you.
In Person Guidelines

BYU Women's Conference

The 2021 BYU Women’s Conference will be available online beginning Thursday and Friday, April 29–30, 2021.  The conference will be entirely online this year and will include both free and paid experiences. The 2021 theme is “I Am a Child of God. There will also be 35 English & 5 Spanish sessions for those who would like to purchase a $59 ticket.

Relief Society Lesson

Sunday, April 25, Relief Society Lesson is, "God Loves His Children". Join on zoom at 11:00am

Building Cleaning

As ward members, we have the opportunity to serve each other by preparing the Ward building for services. Please show the Lord your love for other ward members by signing up. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050945a5a629aaf85-ward