Saturday, April 26, 2025

Taylorsville 23rd Ward, April 27

 Announcements

  • May 10th: Ward Activity from 11:30am to 1:00pm.. see below
  • May 10th: Stake Golf Scramble, details below. Starts at 1:30pm.. see below
  • Stake Temple Recommend Interviews are now available from 3:30-4:30 at the stake center every Sunday except Fast Sundays.
  • Thanks to those who signed up to be sacrament greeters! There’s a picture of the sign up sheet below if you need a reminder :) 

Sacrament Meeting Program: 

Conducting: Brother Peterson 
Chorister: Janice Huddleston   
Organist: Holly Wamsley 

Opening Hymn: #66 Rejoice, the Lord is King 
Opening Prayer: TBA

Sacrament Hymn: #169 As Now we Take the Sacrament 

Youth Speaker: Robert Unsworth
Speaker: Sister Leslie Ollis 

Intermediate Hymn: #1015 Oh the Deep, Deep Love of Jesus 

Speaker: Brother Thomas Ollis 
 
Closing Hymn # 147 Sweet is the Work 
Closing Prayer: TBA

Second Hour Meeting Schedule

April 27th- 4th Sunday: Young men/Young Women/Relief Society/Priesthood
May 4th- 1st Sunday: Elders Quroum / Relief Sociey / Sunday 

Come Follow Me

April 21–27: “If Ye Are Not One Ye Are Not Mine”: Doctrine and Covenants 37–40

April 28-May 4: "My law to govern my church" Doc & Cov 41-44

Ward Vision for 2025

                                      To See the full Flyer click here

Ward Activities: 05-10-25

It's "NACHO" Ordinary Taco-Bout the Temple Ward Activity sign up sheet


Taylorsville Utah South Stake

Taylorsville Utah South Stake:  We are putting together a stake choir for our upcoming conference in May. We are a super excited about the music. But we need YOU to give voice to those songs. To share your talent. To share your spirit. To share your love for the Savior.

If you would be willing to participate, please send me a quick email to say, "Count me in!" And if you're not sure, will you take 5 minutes and find a quiet place to ask Heavenly Father? You might just receive a call from Heaven. Then let me know. 

We'll be starting stake choir practice in two weeks. Here's the schedule:

  • Sunday, April 27th — 3:00 p.m. in the stake center chapel
  • Sunday, May 4th — 3:00 p.m. in the stake center chapel
  • Sunday, May 18th — 9:30 a.m. in the stake center chapel

We would LOVE to have you join. And youth are totally invited to participate too. Please let me know where your heart directs. I can promise a powerful spirit that will accompany this session as you participate.


TV. UT. SO.STAKE GOLF TOURNAMENT 

Event description: Join us on Saturday, May 10th, for a Golf Scramble with teams of 4. Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0945ADA723A5FCC16-56002230-golf We will have a shotgun start, so everyone will start at 2:00 p.m. and be assigned to a specific hole. When everyone has finished, we will return to the clubhouse to distribute prizes and announce the winners. Gather a foursome and come prepared to start at 2:00 pm. Please arrive by 1:30 pm at the latest, so you can be assigned a hole and get to your spot. There is a $15 fee.


Event date: May 10, 2025
Event time: 1:30 PM


Local Service Opportunities: Just Serve link


Elders' Quorum 


Relief Society


April 27th: Opening Hymn: 124 "Be Still my Soul" 
Lesson, "Spiritually Whole in Him" by Sister Johnson 

click here for upcoming activities, ongoing service projects, and monthly newsletter

Youth & Young Adults 

https://www.familysearch.org/en/rootstech/session/2025-global-youth-activity-at-rootstech

See the new youth theme music video here

 

Primary




click here to go to our 23rd Ward Primary Facebook page

Ward Mission Message:

"Yea, open your mouths and spare not, and you shall be laden with sheaves upon your backs, for lo, I am with you."

Doctrine and Covenants 33:9


click here for the Ward Mission Plan

Temple & Family History 

           "The Temple lies at the  center of
       strengthening our faith"..President Nelson


“The Lord has declared that despite today’s unprecedented challenges, those who build their foundations upon Jesus Christ, and have learned how to draw upon His power, need not succumb to the unique anxieties of this era.”

click here for the Taylorsville 23rd Ward 2024 Temple and Family History Plan

Sacrament Greeters

Please arrive by 8:40 on your Sunday! 

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.


Date               Team Captain     Team Members 


5/3/2025Taylor BriggsRay Olsen, Ben Thomas, Brent Deland,
Jay Jorgensen, Tess Edgar,
Landen Pugmir, Deborah Moore
5/10/2025Clay CoxKory Cox, Jacob Justice, Dylan Serre,
Cecily Blakely,
Elaine Wright, Erin Wright
5/17/2025Bob DangJaneen Davis, Ed Denney, Bonnie De Weese,
Rebekah De Weese,
Lowell Didas, Mike Smith, Cody Hedberg
5/24/2025Bob ElzingaLeonard Feil, Sam Fidler, Jonas Lether,
Andrew Jester, Tom Ollis,
Elena Hansen
5/31/2025John HughesAllan Hess, Janice Huddleston, Josh Hunick,
Melodie Motock, Jonas Manual
6/7/2025Anthony CruzRandy Foote, Jonathon Gardner,
Harvey Wamsley,
Gordon Black, Maria Marin

=See spread sheet for future assignments by using  Building Cleaning page


*Did you Know??* You can now receive a free monthly subscription to all Church magazines delivered right to your mailbox!  Sign up through the Church's online store.   

Thought:

"Begin with the end in mind.  Do not take even one step in a direction you do not want to go."

-President Nelson 

Wednesday, April 16, 2025

Taylorsville 23rd Ward Blog Update for April 20th

 Announcements

  • April 20th: Easter Sunday! Sacrament Meeting only 
  • April 24th: Stake Blood Drive 12:00pm-6:00pm   see below 
  • May 10th: Ward Activity from 11:30am to 1:00pm.. see below
  • May 10th: Stake Golf Scramble, details below. Starts at 1:30pm.. see below
  • Stake Temple Recommend Interviews are now available from 3:30-4:30 at the stake center every Sunday except Fast Sundays.
  • Thanks to those who signed up to be sacrament greeters! There’s a picture of the sign up sheet below if you need a reminder :) 

Sacrament Meeting Program: 

Conducting: Brother Peterson
Chorister: Janice Huddleston   
Organist: Holly Wamsley 

Opening Hymn: # 200 Christ the Lord Is Risen Today
Opening Prayer: TBA

Sacrament Hymn: # God Loved Us, So He Sent His Son

EASTER SUNDAY PROGRAM 

Speaker: Sister Peterson 

2 Musical numbers 
    Chior: I know That My Redeemer Lives
    Primary: Gethsemane

Intermediate Hymn: #1201 Hail the Day that Sees Him Rise

Speaker Brother Briggs
 
Closing Hymn # 69 All Glory, Laud, and Honor
Closing Prayer: TBA

Second Hour Meeting Schedule

April 20th- 3rd Sunday: Easter Sunday: Sacrament Meeting Only
April 27th- 4th Sunday: Young men/Young Women/Relief Society/Priesthood
May 4th- 1st Sunday: Elders Quroum / Relief Sociey / Sunday 

Come Follow Me

April 14-20: Easter!  "I am He who liveth, I am He who was slain" 

April 21–27:If Ye Are Not One Ye Are Not Mine”: Doctrine and Covenants 37–40

Ward Vision for 2025

                                      To See the full Flyer click here

Ward Activities: 05-10-25

It's "NACHO" Ordinairy Taco-Bout the Temple Ward Activity sign up sheet


Taylorsville Utah South Stake

The Taylorsville Utah South Stake  is proud to sponsor our next blood drive with the American Red Cross on April 24th and we are only 1 week away! 

 An estimated 38 percent of Americans are eligible to give blood or platelets, but of those, less than 10 percent actually donate each year. If you are healthy and eligible, please come out to donate. Most donations take about an hour, so book your appointment, roll up your sleeve and become a part of the lifesaving mission of the Red Cross and our stake. 

Drive Details
Drive Date: April 24th, 2025 
Drive Times: 12:00PM - 6:00PM 
Taylorsville South Stake Primary Contact: Ben Harding 
Contact email: slcharding@gmail.com (mailto:slcharding@gmail.com
Contact phone number: 801-440-8500 
Sign up at RedCrossBlood.org using the following link:
https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/donation-time?dt=WB:PL:DR:PM&zipSponsor=84129

There are many ways you can help, but most importantly we hope you come out to donate. Thank you for scheduling your appointment!  
Thank you for all you do. 


Taylorsville Utah South Stake:  We are putting together a stake choir for our upcoming conference in May. We are a super excited about the music. But we need YOU to give voice to those songs. To share your talent. To share your spirit. To share your love for the Savior.

If you would be willing to participate, please send me a quick email to say, "Count me in!" And if you're not sure, will you take 5 minutes and find a quiet place to ask Heavenly Father? You might just receive a call from Heaven. Then let me know. 

We'll be starting stake choir practice in two weeks. Here's the schedule:

  • Sunday, April 27th — 3:00 p.m. in the stake center chapel
  • Sunday, May 4th — 3:00 p.m. in the stake center chapel
  • Sunday, May 18th — 9:30 a.m. in the stake center chapel

We would LOVE to have you join. And youth are totally invited to participate too. Please let me know where your heart directs. I can promise a powerful spirit that will accompany this session as you participate.


TV. UT. SO.STAKE GOLF TOURNAMENT 

Event description: Join us on Saturday, May 10th, for a Golf Scramble with teams of 4. Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0945ADA723A5FCC16-56002230-golf We will have a shotgun start, so everyone will start at 2:00 p.m. and be assigned to a specific hole. When everyone has finished, we will return to the clubhouse to distribute prizes and announce the winners. Gather a foursome and come prepared to start at 2:00 pm. Please arrive by 1:30 pm at the latest, so you can be assigned a hole and get to your spot. There is a $15 fee.


Event date: May 10, 2025
Event time: 1:30 PM


Local Service Opportunities: Just Serve link


Elders' Quorum 

April 20th Easter. No meeting

Relief Society

April 20th Easter. No Meeting

April 27th: Teacher's Choice From Conference

click here for upcoming activities, ongoing service projects, and monthly newsletter

Youth & Young Adults 

https://www.familysearch.org/en/rootstech/session/2025-global-youth-activity-at-rootstech

See the new youth theme music video here

 

Primary




click here to go to our 23rd Ward Primary Facebook page

Ward Mission Message:

"Yea, open your mouths and spare not, and you shall be laden with sheaves upon your backs, for lo, I am with you."

Doctrine and Covenants 33:9


click here for the Ward Mission Plan

Temple & Family History 

           "The Temple lies at the  center of
       strengthening our faith"..President Nelson


“The Lord has declared that despite today’s unprecedented challenges, those who build their foundations upon Jesus Christ, and have learned how to draw upon His power, need not succumb to the unique anxieties of this era.”

click here for the Taylorsville 23rd Ward 2024 Temple and Family History Plan

Sacrament Greeters

Please arrive by 8:40 on your Sunday! 

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.


Date              Bld. Side    Team Captain     Team Members 
4/12/2025Steve RichardsonBill Peck, Gary Pittman, Q Rith, Chad Jones, Kim Shiner, Rose Marie Rudd
4/19/2025Ken StevensMary Ellen Strong, Peggy Smith, Bryce Daugherty, Doyle Unsworth, Nolan Adams, Myrna Condor, Kathy Bloomer
4/26/2025Sandy AdamsTyler Mumford, Peggy Aullman, Brent Eyre, Susan Callaway, Christina Belcher, Jan Wheeler
5/3/2025Taylor BriggsRay Olsen, Ben Thomas, Brent Deland, Jay Jorgensen, Tess Edgar, Landen Pugmir, Deborah Moore


=See spread sheet for future assignments by using  Building Cleaning page


*Did you Know??* You can now receive a free monthly subscription to all Church magazines delivered right to your mailbox!  Sign up through the Church's online store.   

Thought:

"Easter is a joyous celebration of what’s possible because of Jesus Christ. Because of Him, we can have a fresh start as we repent and are forgiven for our sins. We can live with God and our loved ones forever. We can look forward to the future with hope."  -Church of Jesus Christ Website

Friday, April 11, 2025

Taylorsville 23rd Ward Weekly Update April 13, 2025

Announcements

  • Ward 50th Birthday Party - Saturday April 12 1:00-3:00 PM @ the Church, cake and ice cream, bring ward pictures!
  • April 13th: Choir Practice starts for May's Stake Conference. See details below
  • April 20th: Easter Sunday! Sacrament Meeting only 
  • Stake Temple Recommend Interviews are now available from 3:30-4:30 at the stake center every Sunday except Fast Sundays.
  • Thanks to those who signed up to be sacrament greeters! There’s a picture of the sign up sheet below if you need a reminder :) 

Sacrament Meeting Program: 

Conducting: Bishop Tyler Wright
Chorister: Janice Huddleston   
Organist: Holly Wamsley 

Opening Hymn: # 25 Now We'll Sing with One Accord 
Opening Prayer: TBA

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

Bearing of Testimonies 
 
Closing Hymn # 23 We Ever Pray for Thee 
Closing Prayer: TBA


Second Hour Meeting Schedule

April 13th- 2nd Sunday: Fast Sunday-Young men/Young Women/Relief Society/Priesthood
April 20th- 3rd Sunday: Easter Sunday: Sacrament Meeting Only
April 27th- 4th Sunday: Young men/Young Women/Relief Society/Priesthood

Come Follow Me

April 7–13“Lift Up Your Voices … to Declare My Gospel” Doctrine and Covenants 30–36

April 14-20: Easter!  "I am He who liveth, I am He who was slain" 

Ward Vision for 2025

                                      To See the full Flyer click here

Ward Activities 

Taylorsville Utah South Stake:  We are putting together a stake choir for our upcoming conference in May. We are a super excited about the music. But we need YOU to give voice to those songs. To share your talent. To share your spirit. To share your love for the Savior.

If you would be willing to participate, please send me a quick email to say, "Count me in!" And if you're not sure, will you take 5 minutes and find a quiet place to ask Heavenly Father? You might just receive a call from Heaven. Then let me know. 

We'll be starting stake choir practice in two weeks. Here's the schedule:

  • Sunday, April 13th — 3:00 p.m. in the stake center chapel
  • Sunday, April 27th — 3:00 p.m. in the stake center chapel
  • Sunday, May 4th — 3:00 p.m. in the stake center chapel
  • Sunday, May 18th — 9:30 a.m. in the stake center chapel

We would LOVE to have you join. And youth are totally invited to participate too. Please let me know where your heart directs. I can promise a powerful spirit that will accompany this session as you participate. 


Local Service Opportunities: Just Serve link


Elders' Quorum 

April 13th: Teacher's Choice from Conference 

Relief Society

April 13th: "Your Repentance Doesn't Burden Jesus Christ, It Brightens His Joy" by Sister Runia 

Counseling Topic: Share ways that we can show our Ward family, friends and neighbors that we care about them and love them

Questions to Ponder for the lesson:
*  Can thoughts become our reality?
*  Do you believe that imperfections can become an opportunity to grow.
*  Can our weaknesses become our strengths.

Closing Hymn: Be Still My Soul, page 124


April 27th: Teacher's Choice From Conference

click here for upcoming activities, ongoing service projects, and monthly newsletter

Youth & Young Adults 

https://www.familysearch.org/en/rootstech/session/2025-global-youth-activity-at-rootstech

See the new youth theme music video here

 

Primary




click here to go to our 23rd Ward Primary Facebook page


Ward Mission Message:

"Yea, open your mouths and spare not, and you shall be laden with sheaves upon your backs, for lo, I am with you."

Doctrine and Covenants 33:9


click here for the Ward Mission Plan

Temple & Family History 

           "The Temple lies at the  center of
       strengthening our faith"..President Nelson


“The Lord has declared that despite today’s unprecedented challenges, those who build their foundations upon Jesus Christ, and have learned how to draw upon His power, need not succumb to the unique anxieties of this era.”

click here for the Taylorsville 23rd Ward 2024 Temple and Family History Plan

Sacrament Greeters

Please arrive by 8:40 on your Sunday! 



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.


Date              Bld. Side    Team Captain     Team Members 
4/12/2025Steve RichardsonBill Peck, Gary Pittman, Q Rith, Chad Jones, Kim Shiner, Rose Marie Rudd
4/19/2025Ken StevensMary Ellen Strong, Peggy Smith, Bryce Daugherty, Doyle Unsworth, Nolan Adams, Myrna Condor, Kathy Bloomer
4/26/2025Sandy AdamsTyler Mumford, Peggy Aullman, Brent Eyre, Susan Callaway, Christina Belcher, Jan Wheeler
5/3/2025Taylor BriggsRay Olsen, Ben Thomas, Brent Deland, Jay Jorgensen, Tess Edgar, Landen Pugmir, Deborah Moore


=See spread sheet for future assignments by using  Building Cleaning page



*Did you Know??* You can now receive a free monthly subscription to all Church magazines delivered right to your mailbox!  Sign up through the Church's online store.   

Thought:

"Easter is a joyous celebration of what’s possible because of Jesus Christ. Because of Him, we can have a fresh start as we repent and are forgiven for our sins. We can live with God and our loved ones forever. We can look forward to the future with hope."  -Church of Jesus Christ Website

08-16-25 Taylorsville 23rd Ward update

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