Ward Update August 8

Leadership Message

This past week I have been pondering several issues that have arisen. Some of these issues have weighed heavy on me. As I sought the Lord in prayer for answers to these issues, I clearly heard the Him speak to my mind the scripture found in Proverbs 3:5, "Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding."

 

Brothers and Sisters, the Lord's way is always the best way. We need to trust in Him! We cannot look to the world or depend on what we think is going to be better. We may not always understand His plan and it may not always be easy, but His way is the way we can find the most joy and peace in this life. It truly is the best path.

 

He has always provided a way. We trusted Him in the premortal world, and looked to our older brother with such certainty that He would provide a way for us to return to our Heavenly Father. We looked "forward unto the Messiah, and believe[d] in him to come as though he already was" (Jarom 1:1). We each have testimonies of Him. We need to exercise faith in Him. And, as invited by our prophet in the last General Conference we can exercise more faith in Him. We do this through repentance, charity, service, and inviting others to come to Him. I invite you to ask the Lord what you can do to put your trust in Him and exercise more faith. 

 

I know He lives and loves each of you! Trust in Him!

 

With love,

Bishop Cox

Meeting Program

Opening Hymn: #58 Come, Ye Children of the Lord

Sacrament Hymn: #170 God, Our Father, Hear Us Pray

Rest Hymn: #69 All Glory, Laud, and Honor

Closing Hymn: #64 On This Day of Joy and Gladness

Announcements

Relief Society

The Relief Society lesson this Sunday will be taught by Kathryn Lyman on "You Can Gather Israel!" by Ahmad S. Corbitt.

Our Relief Society Salad Social will be at the church on Wednesday, August 18th @ 6:00 p.m.  

Ward Conference

August 22nd is ward conference.  We will have a combined lesson that week, and Relief Society will be held the following week on August 29th.

Temple & Family History Activity

The Temple & Family History meeting will be Tuesday, August 10th @ 7:00 p.m. on Zoom. I testify that God the Father wants His children home again, in families and in glory.  And I promise you the inspired help that you seek and need. - President Henry B. Eyring

Building Cleaning

Our ward is currently assigned to clean our building. Our Building Cleaning Coordinators have created 21 teams of 4-5 families to be assigned to each Saturday. Each team has been assigned a team leader (these team leaders have been contacted previously). These team leaders will be reaching out to their team to let them know about their assigned cleaning day. We are going to include the team leader's names in the weekly update and the date they are assigned to clean the building. If you receive a call from these team leaders, please come help clean up the church on your assigned Saturday. Cleaning will normally be at 9 am on Saturdays, but team leaders may change the time as needed and will communicate that to their team. 

Team Leaders: Aug 14 - Tyler Wright, Aug 21 - Jay Kofoed, Aug 28 - John Lesko, Sep 4 - Michael Major

New Callings

Stake Callings

 

Brother David Simmons (16th Ward) was released from the High Council

Brother Waisea Lesuma (2nd Branch) was released from the High Council

 

Brother Andrew Schafer (23rd Ward) was called to be ordained as a High Priest

 

Brother Devin Slade (16th Ward) was called to the High Council

Brother Andrew Schafer (23rd Ward) was called to the High Council