Weekly Update March 31th

Meeting Program

Opening Hymn:  #200 Christ the Lord Is Risen Today

Sacrament Hymn:  #174 While of These Emblems We Partake

Primary:  "Gethsemane"

Ward Choir:  "That Easter Morn"

Intermediate Hymn:  #135 My Redeemer Lives

Young Women:  "I Wonder When He Comes Again"

Cruz Family:  "I Know That My Redeemer Lives"

Intermediate Hymn:  #134 I Believe in Christ

Ward Choir:  "The Lord is My Shepherd"

Closing Hymn:  #113 Our Savior's Love

Meeting Schedule

March 31st - Easter Sunday - Sacrament Meeting Only

April 6th-7th - General Conference

Come Follow Me

March 25-31 (Individual Study)   Easter "He Shall Rise...with Healing in His Wings"

April 1-7 (Individual Study)  Jacob 1-4 "Be Reconciled unto God through the Atonement of Christ"

Ward Mission Message

As we move about in each of our daily lives, it is easy to get caught up in the rush to get things right now and how we expect them.  Some call it the McDonald's syndrome.  We need to examine how the Lord handles things.  He is much more patient with us in all things.  As such, we might need to accept a more deliberate approach in our missionary endeavors and realize we might be planting a seed that the Lord will nourish and bring to bear fruit as he sees fit.  Please just be his emissary and all will be fine. (Brother Garner) 

Ward Service and Socializing Activity

Date: Saturday, April 20^th

Time: 10am-12pm

Location: Meet at church building in gym to get light refreshment and visit, then group into service groups (non-labor project(s) at church building, and yard/home projects at neighbor homes).

Relief Society

The Relief Society Activity for April will be on the 3rd at 6:30 p.m.at the Stake Center.  (The gym floor at the ward house is being refinished).  They will be making vests for the Turtle Shelter Project.  The Young Women and Activity Day Girls are also invited.

The Women's Domestic Violence Shelter is in need of clothes or blankets or sheets or towels or anything that could be used by women and children leaving violent domestic situations, including women's and children's clothing.  Contact Michelle Peacock for more information.

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

Jan Wheeler is collecting clothing, shoes, hats and jackets for youth and adults.  Let her know if you have anything so she can pick them up or arrange a time to drop them off at her home.

Temple and Family History

The next Ward Temple Endowment Night will be on Thursday, April 4th, 6:30 p.m. session.  Please make an appointment if you plan on attending.

The next Ward Night for Sealings will be on Thursday, April 11th at 7:20 p.m.  Let Anthony Cruz know if you plan on attending (702-353-1785).

Taylorsville Temple Open House

The open house for the Taylorsville Temple will be held from April 13th through May 18th.  The temple will be dedicated on June 2, 2024.  Reservations are now available for the open house.  Click here for more information.

There will be volunteer opportunities available from April 13th through May 18th.  CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP

Upcoming Ward Activities

Neighborhood Luau

(enjoy authentic Polynesian food, music, and dance, while socializing)

Date: Saturday, June 8^th

Time: 5-7pm

Location: Stake Bowery (building & bowery reserved 4-10pm)

Trunk-r-Treat

(Chili & soup, hotdogs, & trunk-r-treat)

Date: Wednesday, October 30^th

Time: 5:30-7pm

Location: Ward building & parking lot

Christmas Dinner

Date: Saturday, December 14^th

Time: 6-7:30pm

Location: Ward building

Ward Choir Practice

Ward Choir practice will be held on Sundays at 12:30 p.m. after church on the stage except for fast Sundays.  

Building Cleaning Assignments

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

• March 30th:  Team Leader-Sandy Adams.  Team Members:  Tyler Mumford, Peggy Aullman, Brent Eyre, Susan Callaway
• April 6th:  Team Leader-Sam Fonua.  Team Members:  Mandi Ammons, Christina Belcher, Kathy Blommer, Ray Olsen
• April 13th:  Team Leader-Taylor Briggs.  Team Members:  Ben Thomas, Catherine Davis, Jesus Martinez, Jay Jorgensen

Weekly Update March 24th

Meeting Program

Opening Hymn:  #264 Hark, All Ye Nations!

Sacrament Hymn:  #190 In Memory of the Crucified

Intermediate Hymn:  #281 Help Me Teach with Inspiration

Closing Hymn:  #263 Go Forth with Faith

Meeting Schedule

March 24th - Relief Society/Elders Quorum

March 31st - Easter Sunday - Sacrament Meeting Only

Come Follow Me

March 18-24 (Individual Study)   2 Nephi 31-33 "This is the Way"

March 25-31   Easter "He Shall Rise...with Healing in His Wings"

Ward Mission Message

I had the opportunity to go down to the Manti Temple open house this week with one of my sons that is less active and share my feelings with him. It is a beautiful temple and had such a feeling of peace and comfort that the spirit brought. Starting from us standing in the line listening to others talk, seeing their smiles, feeling of the love which surrounds us all and continued to do so throughout the temple. It is such blessing for us to be on the Lord's errand. He Lives! (Brother Peck) 

Relief Society

The lesson this week will be from Tithing:  Opening the Windows of Heaven by Elder Neil L. Andersen.

The Relief Society Activity for April will be on the 3rd.  They will be making vests for the Shelter.

Starting in February Sisters' Temple Day will be the third Tuesday of  each month. This will be sometime in the morning or early afternoon. We will be coordinating the time based on the sister temple workers in our ward. We will be doing Endowments for the first part of year. 

March's Sister Temple Day has been moved to March 26th 11 am Endowment.

The Women's Domestic Violence Shelter is in need of clothes or blankets or sheets or towels or anything that could be used by women and children leaving violent domestic situations, including women's and children's clothing.  Contact Michelle Peacock for more information.

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

Jan Wheeler is collecting clothing, shoes, hats and jackets for youth and adults.  Let her know if you have anything so she can pick them up or arrange a time to drop them off at her home.

Taylorsville Temple Open House

The open house for the Taylorsville Temple will be held from April 13th through May 18th.  The temple will be dedicated on June 2, 2024.  Reservations are now available for the open house.  Click here for more information.

There will be volunteer opportunities available on April 24th and May 18th.  CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP

Ward Choir Practice

Ward Choir practice will be held on Sundays at 12:30 p.m. after church on the stage except for fast Sundays.  They will be practicing for the Easter program.

Building Cleaning Assignments

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

• March 23rd:  Team Leader-Ken Stevens.  Team Members:  Mary Ellen Strong, Peggy Smith, Bryce Daugherty, Doyle Unsworth
• March 30th:  Team Leader-Sandy Adams.  Team Members:  Tyler Mumford, Peggy Aullman, Brent Eyre, Susan Callaway
• April 6th:  Team Leader-Sam Fonua.  Team Members:  Mandi Ammons, Christina Belcher, Kathy Blommer, Ray Olsen

Weekly Update March 17th

Sister Colleen Norris passed away on Thursday night.  She will be greatly missed.  Information on her funeral services will be coming soon.

Special Events For Women This Weekend 

All Women and Young Women 14 years and older are encouraged to attend this special conference.

Meeting Program

Opening Hymn:  #223 Have I Done Any Good?

Sacrament Hymn:  #196 Jesus, Once of Humble Birth

Intermediate Hymn:  #228 You Can Make the Pathway Bright

Closing Hymn:  #308 Love One Another

Callings

Brother Ray Olsen was called as a Ward Missionary 

Brother Mike Major was called as a Ward Missionary

Brother Stephen Richardson was called as the Elders Quorum Service Committee Chairman

Brother Edward Denney was called as the Elders Quorum Service Committee Assistant Chairman

Brother Andrew Jester was called as the Elders Quorum Activity Committee Chairman

Brother Erick McGill was called as an Elders Quorum Activity Committee Member

Brother Zachary Layton was released as the Stake Young Men First Counselor

Brother Eric Timpson was released as the Stake Young Men Second Counselor

Brother Andrew Shadel was released as the Stake Young Men Secretary

Brother Eric Timpson was called as the Stake Young Men First Counselor

Brother Johnny Nester was called as the Stake Young Men Second Counselor

Meeting Schedule

March 17th - Sunday School

March 24th - Relief Society/Elders Quorum

March 31st - Easter Sunday - Sacrament Meeting Only

Come Follow Me

March 11-17   2 Nephi 26-30 "A Marvelous Work and a Wonder"

March 18-24 (Individual Study)   2 Nephi 31-33 "This is the Way"

Ward Mission Message

I thought I would share with you counsel that Elder McConkie gave regarding missionary work that made me ponder about myself (Brother Peck):  "Perhaps what is wrong is that we have not desired in faith with all our hearts to bring souls into the kingdom. Perhaps we have not made up our minds that we can bring people into the church."  

We need to convince the Lord that we want to bring others unto baptism then He will bless us in the work. I know that the Lord loves you and for all that you are doing.

Relief Society

The Relief Society Activity for April will be on the 3rd.  They will be making vests for the Shelter.

Starting in February Sisters' Temple Day will be the third Tuesday of  each month. This will be sometime in the morning or early afternoon. We will be coordinating the time based on the sister temple workers in our ward. We will be doing Endowments for the first part of year. 

March's Sister Temple Day has been moved to March 26th 11 am Endowment.

The Women's Domestic Violence Shelter is in need of clothes or blankets or sheets or towels or anything that could be used by women and children leaving violent domestic situations, including women's and children's clothing.  Contact Michelle Peacock for more information.

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

Jan Wheeler is collecting clothing, shoes, hats and jackets for youth and adults.  Let her know if you have anything so she can pick them up or arrange a time to drop them off at her home.

Stake Food Drive

The Feed Utah Food Drive will be on Saturday, March 16th.  Please leave your donations outside your door before 9:00 a.m.

Temple and Family History

We have been asked to have 13 endowed members help clean the Jordan River Temple on Tuesday evening March 19, 2024.  You need to arrive at the Temple at 10:30 p.m.  The work will last until 12:30 a.m.  Enter the Temple Parking lot from the 1300 West entrance.  Please bring your temple recommend and dress in your Sunday best.  White clothing will be provided for you at the Temple.  Please bring clean white shoes to use in cleaning the Temple.  

If you are able to help with this assignment, please contact Brother Steve Richardson at 801-647-3693 or Brother Ed Denney at 801-671-5402.

Taylorsville Temple Open House

The open house for the Taylorsville Temple will be held from April 13th through May 18th.  The temple will be dedicated on June 2, 2024.  Reservations are now available for the open house.  Click here for more information.

There will be volunteer opportunities available on April 24th and May 18th.  CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP

Ward Choir Practice

Ward Choir practice will be held on Sundays at 12:30 p.m. after church on the stage except for fast Sundays.  They will be practicing for the Easter program.

Building Cleaning Assignments

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

• March 16th:  Team Leader-Rob Kitchen.  Team Members:  Rosemarie Rudd, Ray Seager, Mathew Robison, Jeanine Smith
• March 23rd:  Team Leader-Ken Stevens.  Team Members:  Mary Ellen Strong, Peggy Smith, Bryce Daugherty, Doyle Unsworth
• March 30th:  Team Leader-Sandy Adams.  Team Members:  Tyler Mumford, Peggy Aullman, Brent Eyre, Susan Callaway

Weekly Update March 10th

Meeting Program

Opening Hymn:  #138 Bless Our Fast, We Pray

Sacrament Hymn:  #171 With Humble Heart

Closing Hymn:  #284 If You Could Hie to Kolob

Meeting Schedule

March 10th - Fast Sunday - Relief Society/Elders Quorum

March 17th - Sunday School

Come Follow Me

March 4-10 (Individual Study)   2 Nephi 20-25 "We Rejoice in Christ"

March 11-17   2 Nephi 26-30 "A Marvelous Work and a Wonder"

Ward Mission Message

As we minister to our neighbors and friends, may our hearts turn to becoming a people like we read about in 4th Nephi 1:15:  “And it came to pass that there was no contention in the land, because of the love of God which did dwell in the hearts of the people.

Relief Society

The lesson this week will be from The Sealing Power by Elder D, Todd Christofferson and The Savior's Healing Power upon the Isles of the Sea by Elder J. Kimo Esplin.

Starting in February Sisters' Temple Day will be the third Tuesday of  each month. This will be sometime in the morning or early afternoon. We will be coordinating the time based on the sister temple workers in our ward. We will be doing Endowments for the first part of year. 

March's Sister Temple Day has been moved to March 26th 11 am Endowment.

The Women's Domestic Violence Shelter is in need of clothes or blankets or sheets or towels or anything that could be used by women and children leaving violent domestic situations, including women's and children's clothing.  Contact Michelle Peacock for more information.

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

Jan Wheeler is collecting clothing, shoes, hats and jackets for youth and adults.  Let her know if you have anything so she can pick them up or arrange a time to drop them off at her home.

Stake Women's Conference

All Women and Young Women 14 years and older are encouraged to attend this special conference.

Stake Food Drive

The Feed Utah Food Drive will be on Saturday, March 16th.  Please leave your donations outside your door before 9:00 a.m.

Church Magazines

Starting in February, subscriptions to Church Magazines are available at no cost.  Please click here for more information.

Temple and Family History

The next Ward Night for Sealings will be on Thursday, March 14th at 7:20 p.m.  Let Anthony Cruz know if you plan on attending (702-353-1785).

There is an opportunity to clean the Jordan River Temple on Tuesday, March 19th from 10:30 p.m. - 12:20 a.m.

Taylorsville Temple Open House

The open house for the Taylorsville Temple will be held from April 13th through May 18th.  The temple will be dedicated on June 2, 2024.  Reservations are now available for the open house.  Click here for more information.  

Ward Choir Practice

Ward Choir practice will be held on Sundays at 12:30 p.m. after church on the stage except for fast Sundays.  They will be practicing for the Easter program.

Building Cleaning Assignments

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

• March 9th:  Team Leader-Steve Richardson.  Team Members:  Bill Peck, Gary Pittman, Q Rith, Kim Shiner
• March 16th:  Team Leader-Rob Kitchen.  Team Members:  Rosemarie Rudd, Ray Seager, Mathew Robison, Jeanine Smith
• March 23rd:  Team Leader-Ken Stevens.  Team Members:  Mary Ellen Strong, Peggy Smith, Bryce Daugherty, Doyle Unsworth

Weekly Update March 3rd

Special Stake Conference

A Special Stake Conference will be held Sunday, March 3rd from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. Elder Kevin W. Pearson, President of the Utah Area Presidency and a General Authority Seventy, will speak to us. He will be accompanied by President Justin R. Spencer of the Salt Lake West Mission.

On Saturday, March 2nd, there will also be a special leadership session instructed by Elder Ronald A. Rasband of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, Elder Kevin W. Pearson of the Seventy, President Emily Belle Freeman of the Young Women General Presidency, Elder David H. Huntsman of the Seventy, President Justin R. Spencer and Kristen V. Spencer of the Salt Lake West Mission and President J. Scott Lundberg and Laurie Lundberg of the Jordan River Temple.

We would invite the following individuals to join us at the chapel on 4845 S. Woodhaven Drive in Taylorsville for this special meeting.

1:00 – 2:30 p.m. – Priesthood Leadership Session for Stake Presidencies, Stake Patriarchs, Stake Young Men Presidencies, Stake Sunday School Presidencies, Bishops, Branch Presidents and Elders Quorum Presidents.

2:50 – 4:30 p.m. – Combined Leadership Session for Stake Presidencies, Stake Patriarchs, Stake Relief Society Presidencies, Stake Young Women Presidencies, Stake Young Men Presidencies, Stake Primary Presidencies, Stake Sunday School Presidencies, Bishops, Branch Presidents, Elders Quorum Presidents, Ward Relief Society Presidents, Ward Primary Presidents, Ward Young Women Presidents, and Ward Sunday School Presidents.

Message from Bishop Cox

On Tuesday, March 5, 2024, political parties in Utah will hold precinct caucus meetings. We are encouraged to participate in these meetings to ensure our voices are heard. The following meetings will be held:

Democratic Caucus

6:00 PM

Oquirrh Elementary

7165 S 3285 W.

West Jordan, UT

Republican Caucus

6:00 PM

Bennion Jr. High

6055 S 2700 W

Taylorsville, UT

United Utah Caucus

7:00 PM

Taylorsville Library

4870 S 2700 W

Taylorsville, UT

For additional or other party information, please visit their websites or go to vote.utah.gov.

The Utah Area Presidency has stated:

“Our communities and our state are best served when a broad representation of Utah citizens fully engage in the election process through caucus meetings, primary and general elections, and other grassroots political activities. All are welcome to attend, and all will benefit from a wide variety of opinions and viewpoints.

“We urge you to be active citizens by registering, exercising your right to vote, and engaging in civic affairs, always demonstrating Christlike love and civility in political discourse in conversation and in social media outreach. Members should also study candidates carefully and vote for those who have demonstrated integrity, ability, and service to others, regardless of party affiliation.

“As an Area Presidency, we are concerned about the low voter turnout in the state of Utah. We plead with you to spend the time needed to become informed about the issues and candidates in this and every election cycle. Each citizen should exercise their opportunity and privilege to vote regardless of predicted results or outcomes. As members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, we have a responsibility to fulfill our civic duty.” 

Callings 

Brother Reed Lyman was released as a Sunday School Teacher.

Sister Wendy Cruz was called as a Temple and Family History Consultant.

Meeting Schedule

March 3rd - Special Stake Conference

March 10th - Fast Sunday - Relief Society/Elders Quorum

March 17th - Sunday School

Baptism 

Adam Lether will be baptized on Saturday, March 2nd at 10:00 a.m.

Come Follow Me

February 26th-March 3rd (Individual Study)   2 Nephi 11-19 "His Name Shall Be Called ... The Prince of Peace"

March 4-10 (Individual Study)   2 Nephi 20-25 "We Rejoice in Christ"

Relief Society

The Feed Utah Food Drive (Stake) will be on Saturday, March 16th at 9:00 a.m.

There will be a Worldwide Relief Society Broadcast on Sunday, March 17th at 6:00 p.m.

Starting in February Sisters' Temple Day will be the third Tuesday of  each month. This will be sometime in the morning or early afternoon. We will be coordinating the time based on the sister temple workers in our ward. We will be doing Endowments for the first part of year. 

March's Sister Temple Day has been moved to March 26th 11 am Endowment.

The Women's Domestic Violence Shelter is in need of clothes or blankets or sheets or towels or anything that could be used by women and children leaving violent domestic situations, including women's and children's clothing.  Contact Michelle Peacock for more information.

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

Jan Wheeler is collecting clothing, shoes, hats and jackets for youth and adults.  Let her know if you have anything so she can pick them up or arrange a time to drop them off at her home.

Church Magazines

Starting in February, subscriptions to Church Magazines are available at no cost.  Please click here for more information.

Temple and Family History

The next Ward Temple Endowment Night will be on Thursday, March 7th, 6:30 p.m. session.  Please make an appointment if you plan on attending.

The next Ward Night for Sealings will be on Thursday, March 14th at 7:20 p.m.  Let Anthony Cruz know if you plan on attending (702-353-1785).

There is an opportunity to clean the Jordan River Temple on Tuesday, March 19th from 10:30 p.m. - 12:20 a.m.

Taylorsville Temple Open House

The open house for the Taylorsville Temple will be held from April 13th through May 18th.  The temple will be dedicated on June 2, 2024.  

Stake Women's Conference

The Stake Women's Conference will be on Saturday, March 16th at 10:00 a.m. at the Stake Center.

Ward Choir Practice

Ward Choir practice will be held on Sundays at 12:30 p.m. after church on the stage except for fast Sundays.  They will be practicing for the Easter program.

Building Cleaning Assignments

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

• March 2nd:  Team Leader-Erick McGill.  Team Members:  Gordon Black, Maria Marin, Glen Miller, Melody Motock, Cody Hedberg
• March 9th:  Team Leader-Steve Richardson.  Team Members:  Bill Peck, Gary Pittman, Q Rith, Kim Shiner
• March 16th:  Team Leader-Rob Kitchen.  Team Members:  Rosemarie Rudd, Ray Seager, Mathew Robison, Jeanine Smith