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