Weekly Update June 25

 

Upcoming Ward Activity

Neighborhood Walkabout - Sunday, July 2nd, 6:00-7:00 p.m.

Meeting Program

On June 24, 1844 Joseph and Hyrum Smith bade farewell to their families and rode with other Nauvoo city officials toward Carthage, voluntarily surrendering themselves to county officials in Carthage the next day. After the brothers had been released on bail for the initial charge, they were falsely charged with treason against the state of Illinois, arrested, and imprisoned in Carthage Jail to await a hearing. On the afternoon of June 27, shortly after five o’clock in the afternoon, a large group of attackers stormed the jail, firing their guns at the men inside. Within a few minutes, the foul deed was done. Hyrum Smith was shot first and died almost immediately. The Prophet Joseph ran to the window and was fatally shot. The Prophet of the Restoration and his brother Hyrum had sealed their testimonies with their blood.

Opening Hymn:  #26 Joseph Smith's First Prayer

Sacrament Hymn:  #194 There is a Green Hill Far Away

Rest Hymn: #27 Praise to the Man

Closing Hymn:  #252 Put Your Shoulder to the Wheel

Stake Business

We welcome two new wards to our stake -- Taylorsville 17th Ward and Taylorsville 18th Ward.

Meeting Schedule

June 25th - Relief Society/Elders Quorum

July 2nd -- Come Follow Me Susan Calloway in the Relief Society room and Jamie Hadderlie in the Priesthood room.

Come Follow Me

June 19th-25th (Individual Study)    Matthew 27; Mark 15; Luke 23; John 19  "It Is Finished"

June 26th-July 2nd Matthew 28; Mark 16; Luke 24; John 20-21 "He is Risen"

July 3rd-9th (Individual Study)  Acts 1-5 “Ye Shall Be Witnesses unto Me”

Inspirational Fireside

On Sunday, June 25th at 4:00 p.m., there will be an inspirational fireside held in the Relief Society room.  Talented therapist Todd Sylvester will cover topics such as anxiety, depression, and changing your narrative.

Old Testament Tabernacle

On Sunday, June 25th at 7:00 p.m. at the Stake Center, there will be an Old Testament Tabernacle Devotional for the youth. 

There are a limited number of volunteer opportunities for the Old Testament Tabernacle Exhibit on Monday, July 3rd at 1510 West Parliament Avenue.  Please click here if you are interest in volunteering.

Relief Society

This Sunday (June 25) we will be discussing two talks from the April 2023 General Conference regarding Patriarchal Blessings:

Your Patriarchal Blessing—Inspired Direction from Heavenly Father by Randall K. Bennett 

and  When to Receive Your Patriarchal Blessing by Kazuhiko Yamashita

In order to receive the most from this lesson, you are invited to come prepared for the discussion by reading your own Patriarchal Blessing before you come. A copy of your blessing is available at  churchofjesuschrist.org

We look forward to seeing all of you there.

We will be doing Wednesday, 2pm Initiatory for our Sister's Temple Days in both July and August.  Reserve your spot. If you have any questions text Colleen Norris at 801-455-8794.

Mary Ellen Strong is still collecting plastic lids that will be used for prosthetics.

Temple and Family History

Ward Temple Endowment Night will be Thursday July 6th at 6:30 p.m. session.  
The next Ward Night for Sealings will be on Thursday July 13th at 7:20 p.m.  Let Anthony Cruz know if you plan on attending (702-353-1785).

Ward Choir Practice

Ward Choir practice will be held on Sundays at 11:00 after church on the stage except for fast Sundays.  

Building Cleaning Assignments for July

Here are the upcoming assignments for cleaning our building.  Please trade with another ward member if you have a conflict on your assigned date.  Contact Brother Elzinga if you have any questions.  Plan on 9:00 a.m. on Saturday unless told otherwise by your Team Leader.

• July 1st:  Team Leader-Steve Fidler.  Team Members:  Randy Foote, Jonathon Gardner, Harvey Wamsley
• July 8th: Team Leader-Gerald Garner. Team Members: Tanner Haderlie, Kevin Hansen, Nolan Adams, Jan Wheeler
• July 15: Team Leader-John Hughes. Team Members: Allan Hess, Janice Huddleston, Josh Hunick
• July 22: Team Leader-Tyler Wright. Team Members: Cecily Blakely, Elaine Wright, Erin Wright, Jonas Manuel, Gerald Woodbury