Ward Update June 27

 Meeting Program

Opening Hymn: #26 Joseph Smith's First Prayer

Closing Hymn: #27 Praise to the Man

Announcements

Baby Schafer

Brooke Schafer had her baby!  Samuel Mont Schafer was born June 22, 2021, at 11:07 am weighing 9 lbs.  Brooke and baby are doing great! 

Jordan River Temple Reopening

You can now schedule proxy temple work online for the Jordan River Temple.  You can make an appointment by visiting   www.churchofjesuschrist.org/temples.

Relief Society 

This weeks Relief Society lesson will be taught by Mary Ellen Strong, "Room in the Inn" by Garrit W. Gong.

New Callings

Sister Kathy Blommer was released as a Primary Teacher

Sister Wendy Cruz was released as a Primary Chorister

Sister Allyson Lesuma was released as the Relief Society Secretary

Thank you!!

Sister Dawn Kunzler was called as an Activity Days Leader

Sister Wendy Cruz was called as the Relief Society Secretary

Ward Update June 20

 Leadership Message

Brothers and Sisters,

I hope everyone is doing well and finding ways to cool off from our heat wave.  We have been under record breaking heat lately.  We are also in a severe drought.  Our government leaders have asked us to pray for rain.  Our acts of Faith are surely being tested in these times.   President Nelson taught us in his April’s conference talk “Faith in Jesus Christ is the greatest power available to us in this life.  All things are possible to them that believe.”   Have we had a moment to reflect on our faith?  Have we had a moment to check on our Brothers and Sisters?  President Nelson continues in his talk  “My dear brothers and sisters, my call to you...is to start today to increase your faith.   Through your faith, Jesus Christ will increase your ability to move the mountains in your life, even though your personal challenges may loom as large as Mount Everest.”  We all have our challenges we are being tested with.  I am confident with our Faith in Jesus Christ we can overcome challenges that come to us.  I am grateful for your Faith and your many acts of kindness.   Brothers and Sisters, let us continue to exercise our Faith and we can move our mountains in front of us.
Lots of Love,
Brother Clayton Cox

Meeting Program

Opening Hymn: #73 Praise the Lord with Heart and Voice

Closing Hymn: #96 Dearest Children, God Is Near You

Announcements

Temple & Family History Activity

 In July the Temple/Family History meeting will be talking about shadow boxes or other ideas on how to save your 3D memories. Please join us July 13th at 7:00pm on zoom and show us how you save your family heirlooms.

Relief Society

SAVE THE DATE:  Relief Society will be having a Summer Salad Social on Wednesday, August 18th at 6:00pm in Lee Stevens backyard.  So put it on your calendar and think about the salad you want to bring.

Youth Camps

Youth Conference: July 15-17

YM Camp: June 24-26 Deacons will be going June 23

YW Camp: June 30-July 2

New Missionaries

Hello hello! My name is Sister Allred and I am from Virginia! I have been on my mission for about 14 months now, and love it! I am the oldest of 4 siblings, and before my mission I studied Social Work and Linguistics at BYUH.

I also have studied Russian during my mission, as my original call was to a mission in Russia! I love chocolate milk, gardening, soccer, and especially being a missionary! I am so happy to be here and to meet you all!

I am Sister Delay! I am from a small town in central Washington state! I have been out on my mission for about 9 months and am so excited to be here! Before my mission I was attending BYU Provo and preparing to be a teacher! I have a family of 6 (not counting our 12 kittens). I love camping, hiking, baking, road trips, and movie nights! I'm grateful for the opportunities to serve others, share my testimony, and draw closer to my Savior everyday! 

Ward Weekly Update June 13

 Leadership Message

Brothers and Sisters,

I've been pondering the challenge that President Nelson asked of us in the April 2021 conference - to exercise more faith. As I have pondered this challenge, I have wondered what I can do to show faith in my prayers and actions.

I can't remember where I heard it, but someone on social media shared the story of Peter when he walked on water. This individual explained that Peter showed faith by stepping out of the boat, until he got distracted and started sinking. But, besides the Lord, Peter was the only one to walk on water because he exercised more faith. As Peter looked to Jesus, he was lifted up out of the water again.

I believe that we each have the capacity to "walk on water" like Peter did. And, if we get distracted by the world or sin, we can look to our Savior to help lift us up. We are just asked to exercise more faith. As we do so, the Lord will bless our lives.

How can you exercise more faith in your life? Is it by praying more often, studying the scriptures, doing family history work, sharing your testimony, heeding a prompting, or something else? I challenge you to look to the Lord and ask Him how you can exercise more faith. He will answer.

I love you. The Lord loves you! He is there and willing to allow you to walk on water with Him.

Bishop Cox

Meeting Program

Opening Hymn: #256 As Zion's Youth in Latter Days

Closing Hymn: #259 Hope of Israel

Announcements

Relief Society Announcements

• This weeks Relief Society lesson will be taught by Lee Stevens, "Remember Your Way Back Home" by Jose Teixeir.
• Come to the Relief Society activity, "Amazing Unsung Heroines" and tell us a story of a woman in your history!  This will be our last  Relief Society Zoom meeting!  Tuesday, June 15th at 7:00pm.
• We have a neighborhood activity is in the works....so watch for the details and invite your neighbors!

New Callings

Sister Ramona Ammons was called as the Disability Specialist

Ward Weekly Update June 6

Leadership Message

Beginnings and Endings

My mind has been caught up this week with thoughts of beginnings and endings. There  are so many of them in this all-consuming earth life. Days begin and end. Wards and branches begin and end. Lives begin and end.

This ward had a new beginning not so long ago. We’ve just seen the beginning of the Sudanese branch. This means new callings, new acquaintances, new opportunities, new uncomfortable surroundings. Loss of old callings, old friends, old comfortable surroundings. 

This last week was also the ending of the life of a sweet ward member, Judy Edgar. She was unknown to the majority of the ward membership. However, those who knew her were touched by the delighted expression she always wore and her pleasant personality. 

As always, with beginnings and endings, things change. When that happens we have a choice to make. (Alma 34:32) What will we choose to do with the space between the beginnings and endings in our lives?

Kathryn Lyman, Relief Society President

Meeting Program 

Fast and Testimony Meeting

Opening Hymn: #140 Did You Think to Pray? 

Closing Hymn: #241 Count Your Blessings

Announcements

Ward Mission Message

Hello 23rd ward members.  Would you like to help gather Israel?  A simple and effective way is to reach out to your less active and non-member friends and neighbors.   Also, there are houses for sale and rent within our ward boundaries. As families move in:

• Introduce yourself and offer help and support 
• get to know them and become their friend. 
• invite them to church meetings and activities.  
• distribute the Welcome to Taylorsville Important Information Sheet attached.
  

Let us open the doors for the missionaries and help the Lord gather His children.

Welcome to Taylorsville Important Information Sheet

Adjusted Stake COVID Guidelines

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

 

We are excited to announce that COVID-19 restrictions will be lifted in the Taylorsville Utah South Stake, effective June 6th. With health conditions continuing to improve, we feel the time has come to return to normal meetings.

 

Please feel free to wear a mask if it would make you feel more comfortable. But facial coverings will no longer be required for church meetings.

 

For a time, we will continue to administer the sacrament at the end of sacrament meeting for broadcast purposes. We will also continue to leave a row open between pews to allow Priesthood holders to administer the sacrament directly to each member.

 

But all church meetings will return to normal otherwise, including Nursery, which may resume in June.

 

We are so grateful for the many efforts that have been made to mitigate health risks during the pandemic. We recognize the sacrifices that have been made to sanitize chapels, teach virtual classes and fulfill callings in creative ways. You have been amazing.

 

Please direct questions about local circumstances to your bishopric. We love you. We pray for the blessings of Heaven to be upon you and your families.

 

With All Our Love,

 

Randy L. Foote, Stake President

Kayle D. Loertscher, 1st Counselor

Jeremiah D. Stettler, 2nd Counselor

Temple Recommend Interviews

If you need to renew your temple recommend, please contact Bro. Ken Stevens. The Stake Presidency will be holding their interviews at the Stake Center at 4pm on the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Sundays going forward.

Relief Society Announcements

Temple/Family history meeting is Tuesday June 8th, 7:00pm on Zoom. Everyone is invited!!!!

The Relief Society Activity is Tuesday June 15th, 7:00pm on Zoom.  Make sure to bring a story about one of your female ancestors.

New Callings

Nancy and Ed Denney were called to be Primary Teachers.