Weekly Update May 12th

 

Meeting Program

Opening Hymn:  #298 Home Can Be a Heaven on Earth

Sacrament Hymn:  #182 We'll Sing All Hail to Jesus' Name

Closing Hymn:  #294 Love at Home

Meeting Schedule

May 12th - Fast Sunday - Mother's Day - Relief Society/Elders Quorum

May 19th - Sunday School

Teacher Council Meetings

The next round of Teacher Council meetings starts during the second hour on Sunday May 19th for the Priesthood and Relief Society Presidency and Teachers.

Sunday, May 26th will be for the Sunday School Teachers during the second hour; then the Primary Presidency and Teachers will meet right after church.

 

We are planning on meeting in the Cultural Hall at this point.  The topic of discussion will be how to "Think Celestial" in our teaching practices. 

Come Follow Me

May 6-12 (Individual Study)   Mosiah 7-10 "In the Strength of the Lord"

May 13-19   Mosiah 11-17 "A Light ... That Can Never Be Darkened"

Ward Mission Message

I’d like to share a quote with you from Elder Jeffrey R. Holland which is the following statement:  But perhaps even more important than speaking is listening. These people are not lifeless objects disguised as a baptismal statistic.  They are children of God, our brothers and sisters, and they need what we have.  Be genuine. Reach out sincerely.  Ask these friends what matters most to them.  What do they cherish, and what do they hold dear?  And then listen.                                  

 If the setting is right you might ask what their fears are, what they yearn for, or what they feel is missing in their lives. I promise you that something in what they say will always highlight a truth of the gospel about which you can bear testimony and about which you can offer more.

I really like his message in teaching us how to share gospel messages.  I truly feel like what he said is that we need to be genuine to people that we come in contact with that aren’t members or inactive in the church.  We should try and be a friend and listen to what they say and we will hear things that the spirit will testify to us that we should share our testimony about.  (Brother Mike Major)

Relief Society

The lesson this week will be from Faithful to the End by Sister Andrea Munoz Spannaus.

 

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.

Father & Son's Campout

The Ward is planning a Father & Son’s Campout on Friday, August 9th - Saturday, August 10th.  It will be held at the Beaver Ridge Campground, which is the Church owned property near Park City.

Temple and Family History

Please attend an endowment session on your own sometime during the month and invite someone to go with you.

The Jordan River Temple will be closed for cleaning from Monday, May 13th through Monday, May 27th.

Taylorsville Temple Open House

The open house for the Taylorsville Temple will be held now 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 now 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

• May 11th:  Team Leader-Anthony Cruz.  Team Members:  Randy Foote, Jonathon Gardner, Harvey Wamsley
• May 18th:  Team Leader-Gerald Garner.  Team Members:  Tanner Haderlie, Elena Hansen, Nolan Adams, Jan Wheeler, Mike Major  
• May 25th:  Team Leader-John Hughes.  Team Members:  Allan Hess, Janice Huddleston, Josh Hunick
  
  

Weekly Update May 5th

 

Stake Conference

Saturday Afternoon, Leadership Meeting:  May 4th, 4:00-5:30 p.m.

Saturday Evening, Adult Session:  May 4th, 7:00-8:30 p.m.

"Temple and Toast" Youth Devotional:  May 5th, 8:00-9:00 a.m.

Sunday Morning, General Session:  May 5th, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Click here to watch the General Session on Zoom.

Meeting Schedule

May 4th-5th - Stake Conference

May 12th - Fast Sunday - Mother's Day - Relief Society/Elders Quorum

Come Follow Me

April 29-May 5 (Individual Study)   Mosiah 4-6 "A Mighty Change"

May 6-12 (Individual Study)   Mosiah 7-10 "In the Strength of the Lord"

Welfare Square Cannery Assignment

We have a cannery assignment at Welfare Square on Tuesday May 7, 2024 from 10:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.  We need three people to help fill this assignment.  Please contact Steve Richardson at 801-647-3693 or Ed Denney at 801-671-5402.  You can text them or call them. 

Primary

Relief Society

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 Night for Sealings will be on Thursday, May 9th at 7:20 p.m.  Let Anthony Cruz know if you plan on attending (702-353-1785).

Please attend an endowment session on your own sometime during the month and invite someone to go with you.

The Jordan River Temple will be closed for cleaning from Monday, May 13th through Monday, May 27th.

Taylorsville Temple Open House

The open house for the Taylorsville Temple will be held now 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 now 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

• May 4th:  Team Leader-Bob Elzinga.  Team Members:  Leonard Feil, Sam Fidler, Jonas Lether, Andrew Jester
• May 11th:  Team Leader-Anthony Cruz.  Team Members:  Randy Foote, Jonathon Gardner, Harvey Wamsley
• May 18th:  Team Leader-Gerald Garner.  Team Members:  Tanner Haderlie, Elena Hansen, Nolan Adams, Jan Wheeler, Mike Major  

Weekly Update April 28

Meeting Program

Opening Hymn:  #62 All Creatures of Our God and King

Sacrament Hymn:  #184 Upon the Cross of Calvary

Special Musical Number:  "Risen" - The Hansen/Woodbury Family

Closing Hymn:  #6 Redeemer of Israel

Calling

Sister Tessie Edgar was called as an Email Communication Specialist

Meeting Schedule

April 28th - Ward Conference - Relief Society/Elders Quorum

May 4th-5th - Stake Conference

Come Follow Me

April 22-28 (Individual Study)   Mosiah 1-3 "Filled with Love towards God and All Men"

April 29-May 5 (Individual Study)   Mosiah 4-6 "A Mighty Change"

Ward Mission Message

Alma 17:9  "...and they fasted much and ^aprayed much that the Lord would grant unto them a portion of his Spirit to go with them, and abide with them, that they might be an ^binstrument in the hands of God to bring, if it were possible, their brethren, the Lamanites, to the knowledge of the truth..."  I was pondering how we can be guided in our efforts to bring our "brethren'' to the Gospel and this verse came into my mind. I know that through prayer and fasting we can have "a portion of his Spirit" with us to guide and present us with missionary opportunities, as well as the courage to act on them. (Glen Miller)

Primary

Relief Society

The lesson this week will be from A Higher Joy by Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf.

 

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 Choir

There will be a practice on Sunday, April 28th at 2:30 p.m. at the Stake Center for a choir that will sing at the upcoming stake conference on May 5th.

Taylorsville Temple Open House

The open house for the Taylorsville Temple will be held now 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 now 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

• April 27th:  Team Leader-Bob Dang.  Team Members:  Janeen Davis, Ed Denney, Bonnie De Weese, Rebekah De Weese
• May 4th:  Team Leader-Bob Elzinga.  Team Members:  Leonard Feil, Sam Fidler, Jonas Lether, Andrew Jester
• May 11th:  Team Leader-Anthony Cruz.  Team Members:  Randy Foote, Jonathon Gardner, Harvey Wamsley

Weekly Update April 21st

Ward Service and Socializing Activity

Date:  Saturday, April 20th

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).

Please bring your tools to use for the yard/home projects such as gloves, hats, rakes, shovels, pruning tools including power chain saws and pole saws for tree branches, brooms, digging forks for weeding and any other tools you think may be helpful.

Stake Blood Drive

There will be a Stake Blood Drive on Thursday, April 25th from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.  It will be held at the Ward House on 4932 South 3200 West in the gym.  Please click here or scan the QR code to sign up to donate blood.

Meeting Program

Opening Hymn:  #274 The Iron Rod

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

Intermediate Hymn:  #243 Let Us All Press On

Closing Hymn:  #40 Arise, Oh Glorious Zion

Callings

Sister Juaul Aukusitino was released as Stake Young Women Second Counselor

Sister Kristine Clifford was called as Stake Young Women Second Counselor

Meeting Schedule

April 21st - Sunday School

April 28th - Ward Conference - Relief Society/Elders Quorum

Come Follow Me

April 15-21   Enos-Words of Mormon "He Worketh in Me to Do According to His Will"

April 22-28 (Individual Study)   Mosiah 1-3 "Filled with Love towards God and All Men"

Ward Mission Message

What an awesome couple of weeks we've had, being able to celebrate Easter and remembering our Lord and savior and the great gifts that He has given us. Having General Conference and being fed and thought by our beloved Prophet and other general authorities and leaders, and our Come, Follow Me studies in which we were able to study about the allegory of the tame and wild olive trees which reminds us that we are all the Lord's servants working in His vineyard and He is with us. Jacob 5:72 "And it came to pass that the servants did go and labor with their mights; and the Lord of the vineyard labored with them;" May I echo the words of Massimo De Feo of the Seventy in our most recent conference  "May we cry our testimony of Him loader than the voices around us in a world that needs to hear more of Jesus Christ not less" I leave with you my witness that I know the Lord loves you.  (Brother Peck)

Relief Society

The Relief Society has been asked to provide light breakfast type snacks (fruit, muffins, protein bars) for the Ward Service Activity on April 20th.  Please sign up here to volunteer to help with the breakfast foods. 

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 now 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 now 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

• April 20th:  Team Leader-Clay Cox.  Team Members:  Deborah Moore,  Kory Cox
• April 27th:  Team Leader-Bob Dang.  Team Members:  Janeen Davis, Ed Denney, Bonnie De Weese, Rebekah De Weese
• May 4th:  Team Leader-Bob Elzinga.  Team Members:  Leonard Feil, Sam Fidler, Jonas Lether, Andrew Jester

Weekly Update April 14th

  

Meeting Program

Opening Hymn:  #22 We Listen to a Prophets Voice

Sacrament Hymn:  #193 I Stand All Amazed

Closing Hymn:  #7 Israel, Israel, God Is Calling

Meeting Schedule

April 14th - Fast Sunday - Relief Society/Elders Quorum

April 21st - Sunday School

Come Follow Me

April 8-14 (Individual Study)   Jacob 5-7 "The Lord Labors with Us

April 15-21   Enos-Words of Mormon "He Worketh in Me to Do According to His Will"

Ward Mission Message

I was pondering how life experiences can be similar to missionary work.  When we are born into this world, it takes to time and practice until we learn how to walk, talk and read.  Also, the same to learn new skills.  How to be a good husband, wife, and parents.  The same is true in becoming the best we can be in sharing the gospel.  I would like to share a quote with you relating to this by Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf:  The important thing is that you don’t give up.  Keep trying to get it right.  You will eventually become better, happier, and more authentic.  Talking with others about your faith will become normal and natural.  In fact, the gospel will be such an essential, precious part of your lives that it would feel unnatural not to talk about it with others.  That may not happen immediately - it is a lifelong effort.  But it will happen.  (Brother Mike Major)

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 lesson this week will be from Motions of a Hidden Fire by Elder Jeffrey R. Holland and Pray, He Is There by Sister Susan H. Porter.

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 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

• April 13th:  Team Leader-Taylor Briggs.  Team Members:  Ben Thomas, Catherine Davis, Jesus Martinez, Jay Jorgensen
• April 20th:  Team Leader-Clay Cox.  Team Members:  Deborah Moore,  Kory Cox
• April 27th:  Team Leader-Bob Dang.  Team Members:  Janeen Davis, Ed Denney, Bonnie De Weese, Rebekah De Weese

Weekly Update April 7th

 

General Conference

General Conference is this weekend.  Click here to watch the sessions live.  The schedule is as follows:

Saturday, April 6th

10:00 a.m. - General Session

2:00 p.m. - General Session

6:00 p.m. - Evening Session

Sunday, April 7st

10:00 a.m. - General Session

2:00 p.m. - General Session

Callings 

Sister Marty Simon was released as a Primary Teacher

Brother Clark Simon was released as a Primary Teacher

Sister Heather Jones was called as a Primary Teacher

Brother Chad Jones was called as a Primary Teacher

Sister Carel Shiner was called as a Primary Teacher

Brother Kim Shiner was called as a Primary Teacher

Meeting Schedule

April 6th-7th - General Conference

April 14th - Fast Sunday - Relief Society/Elders Quorum

Come Follow Me

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

April 8-14 (Individual Study)  Jacob 5-7 "The Lord Labors with Us

Ward Mission Message

He Wants In

"I stand at the door and knock.  If anyone

hears my voice and opens the door,

I will come in and eat with that person."

REVELATION 3:20 NIV

While we often use this verse as an evangelistic tool, in context it was directed to the Church.  The verb tense suggests that Christ has been standing at the door of our hearts for a long time and He continues to knock.  He is persistent.  Bottom line, He wants to be with us.  So let's just do the obvious thing.  Open the door and make Him a part of our day today.  (Sister Janice 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 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 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

• 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
• April 20th:  Team Leader-Clay Cox.  Team Members:  Deborah Moore,  Kory Cox