Bishop Message – 04/18

Dear Brothers and Sisters of the Parleys 6 Ward,

We hope this message finds you safe and healthy.  We continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers and we know you are also praying for others.  It’s comforting and strengthening to know and practice the power of fasting and prayer. As I continue to see the thoughtful acts of caring for each other, I am reminded of the talk given by Elder John A. McCune, of the Seventy, in our recent General Conference.  

He said,  “Through Christ’s Church, we are strengthened through our experiences as a community of Saints. We hear His voice through His prophets, seers, and revelators. Most importantly, through His Church we are provided with all the essential blessings of Christ’s Atonement that can be realized only through participation in sacred ordinances. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is Christ’s Church on the earth, restored in these latter days for the benefit of all of God’s children.”

It is a blessing to know that we are all in this together.  Even in our moments of fear, uncertainty and even loneliness, I know we can all find strength in each other, the guidance of our leaders, and in our Savior, Jesus Christ.  

Sister Jean B. Bingham, Relief Society General President, said, “From the Prophet Joseph Smith’s day to ours, the ongoing restoration of all things has brought enlightenment on the necessity of the authority and power of the priesthood in helping both men and women accomplish their divinely appointed responsibilities. As disciples of the Savior, we can fulfill our “divinely appointed responsibilities” by drawing on the powers of Heaven to help our loved ones, neighbors and friends.  We will not only overcome the challenges of today, but the challenges that are yet to come.”  It is our prayer that as you serve and care for each other, your lives will be filled with the blessings of Heaven, you will be strengthened, and you will know of our love and gratitude for all you do.   

May the Lord bless you,

Jim