Weekly Update October 31

 Meeting Program

Opening Hymn: #72 Praise to the Lord, the Almighty

Sacrament Hymn: #172 In Humility, Our Savior

Rest Hymn: #103 Precious Savior, Dear Redeemer

Closing Hymn: #123 Oh, May My Soul Commune with Thee

Announcements

New Callings

Sister Cherokee Thomas was called as Activities Committee Chair

Brother Ben Thomas was called as a Ward Missionary

Sister Patricia Loveland was called as Ward Choir Pianist

Relief Society Announcements

We recognize and appreciate all the donations and time and effort you gave for our quilting activity! Thank you so much!

Our next Relief Society activity is November 17th @ 7:00.  We are excited to be painting with Brother Hughes!  If you have any empty 24 oz sour cream containers, please bring them to Relief Society, and we will store them to use for our activity.

Mary Ellen Strong is taking donations for any kind of plastic lid.  We have a collection box in the Relief Society room, or you can give them directly to Mary Ellen.

Tithing Settlement

As faithful members of the Church of Jesus Christ, we are asked to obey the law of tithing. The law of tithing is simply stated as one-tenth of all of our income. When faithfully practiced, the law provides us with innumerable blessings and promises. We receive both spiritual and temporal blessings. 

Malachi shares the promise of the Lord. "Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the Lord of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it. 

"And I will rebuke the devourer for your sakes, and he shall not destroy the fruits of your ground; neither shall your vine cast her fruit before the time in the field, saith the Lord of hosts" (Malachi 3:10-11).

President James E. Faust said, “One of the great blessings the people of this Church have is to meet with the bishop once each year, settle their tithing, and report that what they had paid in contributions constitutes a tithe." 

Bishop Cox will begin meeting with individuals this week to take advantage of this important declaration. Please click on the link below to schedule a time to meet with Bishop Cox.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050945A5A629AAF85-tithing

Building Cleaning

Here are the upcoming assignments for cleaning our building! Please contact Brother & Sister Evans if you cannot make it. Plan on 9 am Saturday unless told otherwise by your team leader.

November 6: Team Leader-Gordon Black. Team Members: Nathan Beaumont, Christina Belcher, Katherine Blommer.

November 13: Team Leader-Taylor Briggs. Team Members: Mark Broadhead, Monte Broadhead, Susan Brown.

Weekly Update October 24

 Leadership Message

THE HEALING POWER OF GRATITUDE

Peace, perspective and healing. Just 3 of the blessings we can enjoy if we follow President Russell M. Nelson’s prescription. 

Last year the prophet prescribed two activities to help us experience the healing power of gratitude. First, he invited us to flood social media with gratitude. Second, he asked us to pour out our heart in gratitude for the countless blessings God has given us, in daily prayer. 

The healing and blessings he promised can still be claimed. 

Showing gratitude: 

soothes our feelings.

provides us with a greater perspective on the very purpose and joy of life

helps us feel happier

helps us feel more at peace. 

prayers of gratitude can bring forth miracles.

gratitude has healing power.

If you could use these blessings in your life, I invite you to apply gratitude therapy in your life and watch for the promised blessings.

Thank you for taking the time to read this. :D

Kathryn Lyman

Meeting Program

Opening Hymn: #66 Rejoice, the Lord Is King!

Sacrament Hymn: #170 God, Our Father, Hear Us Pray

Rest Hymn: #70 Sing Praise to Him

Closing Hymn: #73 Praise the Lord with Heart and Voice

Announcements

New Callings

Stake Callings

Elder William Angilau, 2nd Branch, was released as the Stake Sunday School Second Counselor

Elder Harry Brock, 12th Ward, was called as the Stake Sunday School Second Counselor

Tithing Settlement

As faithful members of the Church of Jesus Christ, we are asked to obey the law of tithing. The law of tithing is simply stated as one-tenth of all of our income. When faithfully practiced, the law provides us with innumerable blessings and promises. We receive both spiritual and temporal blessings. 

Malachi shares the promise of the Lord. "Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the Lord of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it. 

"And I will rebuke the devourer for your sakes, and he shall not destroy the fruits of your ground; neither shall your vine cast her fruit before the time in the field, saith the Lord of hosts" (Malachi 3:10-11).

President James E. Faust said, “One of the great blessings the people of this Church have is to meet with the bishop once each year, settle their tithing, and report that what they had paid in contributions constitutes a tithe." 

Bishop Cox will begin meeting with individuals this week to take advantage of this important declaration. Please click on the link below to schedule a time to meet with Bishop Cox.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050945A5A629AAF85-tithing

Building Cleaning

Here are the upcoming assignments for cleaning our building! Please contact Brother & Sister Evans if you cannot make it. Plan on 9 am Saturday unless told otherwise by your team leader.

October 30: Team Leader-Sandra Adams. Team Members: Mandi Ammons, Ramona Ammons, Peggy Aullman, Brent Eyre.

November 6: Team Leader-Gordon Black. Team Members: Nathan Beaumont, Christina Belcher, Katherine Blommer.

Weekly Update October 17

Leadership Message

Hello Brothers and Sisters, 

This week I’ve been thinking a lot about the parable of the Prodigal Son. In this parable you have three characters: the older son, the younger son, and the father. The younger son took his inheritance and squandered it in riotous living. After he had spent all he had and found himself destitute, he returned home hoping to be hired as a worker in his father’s house. He traveled home and while “he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him.” The younger son was repentant, acknowledging his mistakes. The father frankly forgave him and ordered a celebration. The older son was upset, asking his father why there was no celebration for him. His father wisely told the elder son, “thou art ever with me, and all that I have is thine.” They were celebrating the return of the one that was lost. 

My favorite part of this parable is the compassion the father has for his lost child. He saw him while “he was yet a great way off.” The father was looking for his son, hoping he would come home. Our Father in Heaven is the same. He looks for us when we are “yet a great way off.” He waits to bless us and welcome us back into His home. All of the blessings He has are available to us, if we stay near to Him. Brothers and Sisters, I invite you this week to find a few minutes to come closer to our Heavenly Father. I promise as you do so, you will find that He will run to meet you, and will bless you. In the name of Jesus Christ, amen. -Brother Haderlie

Meeting Program

Opening Hymn: #64 On This Day of Joy and Gladness

Sacrament Hymn: #169 As Now We Take the Sacrament

Rest Hymn: #96 Dearest Children, God Is Near You

Closing Hymn: #58 Come, Ye Children of the Lord

Announcements

Trunk-or-Treat

Thank you to everyone who helped plan, execute, and participate in the Trunk-or-Treat! It was a great activity for all!

New Calling

Sister Barbara Fidler was called as Ward Choir Director

Tithing Settlement

As faithful members of the Church of Jesus Christ, we are asked to obey the law of tithing. The law of tithing is simply stated as one-tenth of all of our income. When faithfully practiced, the law provides us with innumerable blessings and promises. We receive both spiritual and temporal blessings. 

Malachi shares the promise of the Lord. "Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the Lord of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it. 

"And I will rebuke the devourer for your sakes, and he shall not destroy the fruits of your ground; neither shall your vine cast her fruit before the time in the field, saith the Lord of hosts" (Malachi 3:10-11).

President James E. Faust said, “One of the great blessings the people of this Church have is to meet with the bishop once each year, settle their tithing, and report that what they had paid in contributions constitutes a tithe." 

Bishop Cox will begin meeting with individuals this week to take advantage of this important declaration. Please click on the link below to schedule a time to meet with Bishop Cox.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050945A5A629AAF85-tithing

Relief Society 

Our October activity is on the 20th @ 7:00.  We will be making quilts for the Sudanese branch.  If you're unable to make it that evening and you have some time in the morning, bring yourself and your kids to the church at 10:00 to help set-up while the kids play!

If you have any empty 24 oz sour cream containers, please bring them to Relief Society, and we will store them to use for our November activity.

Jeffrey Craig Kuehnl passed away September 30th.  Our condolences go out to Sharlene and the family.

Building Cleaning

Here are the upcoming assignments for cleaning our building! Please contact Brother & Sister Evans if you cannot make it. Plan on 9 am Saturday unless told otherwise by your team leader.

October 23: Team Leader- Steven Watterson. Team Members: Harvey Wamsley, Jan Wheeler, Gerald Woodbury.

October 30: Team Leader-Sandra Adams. Team Members: Mandi Ammons, Ramona Ammons, Peggy Aullman, Brent Eyre.

October 10 Weekly Update

Meeting Program

Fast & Testimony Meeting

Opening Hymn: #85 How Firm a Foundation

Sacrament Hymn: #185 Reverently and Meekly Now

Closing Hymn: #137 Testimony

Announcements

Trunk or Treat

Relief Society

This Sunday, Mary Ellen Strong will be teaching "Christ is Risen; Faith in Him Will Move Mountains" by Russell M Nelson

If you have any empty 24 oz sour cream containers, please bring them to Relief Society and we will store them to use for our November activity.

Stake Self-Reliance Devotional

The Stake Self-Reliance Devotional will be held Sunday at 6 pm at the Stake Center.

Building Cleaning

Here are the upcoming assignments for cleaning our building! Please contact Brother & Sister Evans if you cannot make it. Plan on 9 am Saturday unless told otherwise by your team leader.

October 16: Team Leader- Raymond Olsen. Team Members: Jean Navarro, Chelsea Nelson, Charles Newman, Colleen Norris.

October 23: Team Leader- Steven Watterson. Team Members: Harvey Wamsley, Jan Wheeler, Gerald Woodbury.

 

October 3 Weekly Update

Announcements

Missionary Meals

Hello Taylorsville 23rd Ward! We are your new Sister missionaries. Our names are Sister Rasmusson and Sister Matelau. Please feel free to contact us at (801)-755-9390.

We would love to get to know every member of your ward! We can meet with members any day between the hours of 1-3 pm and 8-9 pm. If you would like to set up a time to meet, call or text us, and we will arrange something.

As you all know, the COVID-19 pandemic has caused a lot of things to change with missionary work and us missionaries. We recently had a major rule update that will be in effect permanently. To be clear, these changes are not due to COVID-19, but are changes in the Utah Area for Missionary Standards. These changes will definitely affect the normal way of doing things with missionaries. We know that these changes can be hard but we do recommend that you prayerfully consider these changes.
These changes are meant to help each of us (members and missionaries) join together more closely in this great work in normal and natural ways. Therefore, we ask that you support the area authority Seventy in this new method of finding.
The following changes will be effective 9/1/2021:

From 5-8 pm, we will be focusing our time towards finding new people and teaching nonmembers
We will be trying to schedule all of our member lessons between the hours of 8 and 9 pm, whenever possible.
Missionaries (us!) can accept an invitation to eat with members in their homes on Saturday and Sunday but the focus should be on eating with nonmembers, part-member families, and less-active families, and not merely socializing with fully-active members.
We will try to keep interactions to 45 minutes at most.
The decisions on which members’ homes to attend will be coordinated between us, the Ward Missionary Representatives, and the family providing the meal!
We will eat for part of the time and the rest would be devoted to us to share a brief message centered on Jesus Christ and how we can grow our faith!
We may eat dinner with members and their families during the week if a nonmember is present!!!
We have been asked that ward lists are not created in Relief Society or Elders Quorum. Though this has long been a tradition, we ask that you contact us about a time directly if you would like to share a meal during a weekday with us and a non-member.
We can also eat lunch with members in their homes any day of the week as long as a nonmember is present!
These interactions will also last for about 45 minutes at most.

Let us know if you have any questions!

New Callings

Sister Tiffany Westover was called as a Young Women Specialist

Sister Lynnie Bailey was called as an Activity Committee Member

General Conference

General Conference will be on October 2nd & 3rd and there will be a total of 5 sessions. Here are many Ways to Watch or Listen to General Conference. 

Building Cleaning

Here are the upcoming assignments for cleaning our building! Please contact Brother & Sister Evans if you cannot make it. Plan on 9 am Saturday unless told otherwise by your team leader.

October 9th: Team Lead-Rob Kitchen. Team Members: Kim Shiner, Jeanine Smith, Peggy Smith

October 16th: Team Lead-Raymond Olsen. Team Members: Jean Navarro, Chelsea Nelson, Charles Newman, Colleen Norris

September 26 Weekly Update

Meeting Program

Opening Hymn: #3 Now Let Us Rejoice
Sacrament Hymn: #174 While of These Emblems We Partake

Rest Hymn: #295 O Love That Glorifies the Son

Closing Hymn: #21 Come, Listen to a Prophet's Voice

Announcements

Baby Ollis

Mabel Mae Ollis was born September 7th to Draper & Cheyenne Ollis.  She arrived weighing 7 lbs 10 oz and is 21" long.  Congratulations to the Ollis family!!

Volunteers Needed 

Volunteers needed! Our ward has been asked to help the South Sudanese branch in their primary throughout the month of September. They are in need of a pianist and 3 people to sit with teachers each week. If you can help, please meet Sis Loertscher in the south foyer at 1:50. The lessons will be taught by the stake primary so no need to prepare a lesson. Their primary meets from 1:55-3:00 o'clock. You're welcome to help one week or multiple weeks. All sisters and brothers are welcome to help, the children speak English in the branch.

Relief Society Announcements

Sunday's lesson is from the conference talk, "God Among Us", by Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf, and will be taught by Sue Jorgensen.

Thank you to all you wonderful sisters who have been helping to tie the fleece blankets, and for coming out to our Relief Society activity last week.  It was so much fun spending time together and getting to know each other a little better than we did before.  We have activities every third Wednesday of the month, and we invite each and every one of you, along with your friends and neighbors, to come join us!

If possible, please watch the Face to Face broadcast with Elder & Sister Bednar on the ChurchofJesusChrist.org website. It shows a great pattern of listening to the Spirit and would be beneficial in how we watch and learn from the upcoming General Conference.

New Callings

Brother Cameron Bailey was called as a Deacons Quorum Specialist

General Conference

General Conference will be on October 2nd & 3rd and there will be a total of 5 sessions. Here are many Ways to Watch or Listen to General Conference. 

Building Cleaning

Here are the upcoming assignments for cleaning our building! Please contact Brother & Sister Evans if you cannot make it. Plan on 9 am Saturday unless told otherwise by your team leader.

October 2nd: Team Lead-Andrew Schafer. Team Members: David Shaffer, Rosemarie Rudd, Ray Seager

October 9th: Team Lead-Rob Kitchen. Team Members: Herman Simon, Bryce & Eliza Daugherty, Jeanine Smith, Peggy Smith

September 19 Weekly Update

Leadership Message

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

It is sad to see and hear about all the fires that have swept through the Western United States.  I am grateful for all the brave firefighters risking their lives to help contain all these fires. The Northern America Wildfire season has seen more fires this year than any other recordable year.  I look forward to the time when we can breathe fresh air instead of the smoke.  How is the spiritual air we
are breathing? Are we constantly putting out spiritual fires?  Lehi saw a vision of the Tree of Life, which is a representation of our times.  In the Tree of Life allegory, there is a “mist of darkness” around us which represents temptation.  To avoid the temptation and all the smoke around us we are to “hold to the rod” to make it to the Tree of Life.  We have a wonderful opportunity to “hold to the rod” by listening and watching General Conference.  It is coming up Oct 2-3rd. By listening and applying Prophets’ and Apostles’ teachings we are holding to the rod. It will help us with whatever temptation is present to each individual. Listening to and watching General Conference will help us breathe spiritual clean air and help put out spiritual fires in our lives.

With lots of love,
Brother Clayton Cox

Meeting Program

Opening Hymn: #23 We Ever Pray for Thee
Sacrament Hymn: #169 As Now We Take the Sacrament

Rest Hymn: #288 How Beautiful Thy Temples, Lord

Closing Hymn: #98 I Need Thee Every Hour

Announcements

Volunteers Needed 

Volunteers needed! Our ward has been asked to help the South Sudanese branch in their primary throughout the month of September. They are in need of a pianist and 3 people to sit with teachers each week. If you can help, please meet Sis Loertscher in the south foyer at 1:50. The lessons will be taught by the stake primary so no need to prepare a lesson. Their primary meets from 1:55-3:00 o'clock. You're welcome to help one week or multiple weeks. All sisters and brothers are welcome to help, the children speak English in the branch.

New Callings

Brother Steven Fidler was released as a Primary Activity Leader

Sister Kira Fidler was released as a Primary Activity Leader

Sister Jessica McGill was released as the Relief Society Activity Coordinator

Sister Juli Unsworth was released from the Relief Society Activity Committee

Brother Steven Fidler was called as a Young Men Specialist

Sister Kira Fidler was called as a Young Women Specialist

Sister Juli Unsworth was called as the Relief Society Activity Coordinator

Building Cleaning

Here are the upcoming assignments for cleaning our building! Please contact Brother & Sister Evans if you cannot make it. Plan on 9 am Saturday unless told otherwise by your team leader.

September 25th: Team Lead-Deborah Richardson. Team Members: William Peck, Gary Pittman, Qersland Rith, Elizabeth Robison

October 2nd: Team Lead-Andrew Schafer. Team Members: Paul Rowberry, Rosemarie Rudd, Ray Seager