Dear Brothers & Sisters, The book of Esther is one of only two books in the Bible that does not explicitly mention God. Rather it is a narrative that recounts a series of events, circumstances, and choices that ended a plot by Haman to annihilate the Jews who were exiled throughout the Persian empire and capital city of Shushan (modern-day Susa, Iraq) during the reign of King Xerxes/Ahasuerus. It was Esther who God put in the right place, at the right time, and who chose to courageously and faithfully act on behalf of her people despite serious potential consequences to herself. We learn that God is working in the events…

Dear Brothers & Sisters, We hope you are enjoying Pioneer Weekend! Tomorrow we look forward to our sacrament meeting beginning at 12 pm. To attend virtually click HERE. I was impressed this week by the parallels between the Jews in Babylon and the Pioneers in Nauvoo. Through the prophetic leadership of Ezra and Brigham Young, respectively, the Jews and Pioneers undertook perilous journey’s through harsh lands to freely exercise their religion. While the circumstances surrounding the initiation of each journey was different, the focus of the people upon arriving in Jerusalem and the Salt Lake Valley was the same…to build a temple. The temple was prioritized and built as the…

Dear Brothers and Sisters, We testify that the Holy Ghost is real and guides us on the trail of life. I feel impressed to share an experience that we had while hiking King’s Peak with the young men this week. While discussing items that we would need for our hike, it was recommended that we take Bleed Stop (a first aid powder to help clot wounds) something that I have never packed nor used. It was added to one of the three first-aid kits that we took. When the morning to summit came, I looked at my pack and evaluated what I really needed to carry to 13,500 feet. I…

Dear Friends, We are often reminded of the importance of weekly worship and church attendance. The reasons are MANY, but to name a few… God asks us to keep the Sabbath day holy. On Sundays, we worship Him in His church. We are each strengthened personally by worshipping with others who are striving to know Him. Our own faith, testimonies, and perspectives, most certainly can uplift others in attendance. We signal to God our commitment to Him by attending and serving others in Church. God then speaks to and blesses us (usually through others) while we are worshipping and serving. Taking the sacrament (thoughtfully) each week is vital to receiving…

Brothers and Sisters, As we celebrate our country’s birthday this weekend. We remember the first pilgrims led to this land in search of religious freedom to be able to seek this Jesus. We remember our forefathers that fought and died for our freedoms that allowed a land where the gospel of Jesus Christ to be restored to the earth. We are grateful for this land, for our freedom, and for the opportunity that we have to seek this Jesus. We look forward to fasting and worshiping with you tomorrow and being edified by each other’s testimonies. For a virtual option to participate please click here. Love,P3 Bishopric Announcements: Welfare Square…