1st Ward
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President Wirthlin Update – 05/16/2021
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Update Regarding COVID-19
We cannot begin to express our feelings of gratitude when it comes to seeing more and more members return to our church buildings to worship Christ together in person. We are grateful for the mindfulness you have displayed during the past year, whether it be mask wearing, social distancing, or following other guidelines and protocols we have been encouraged by our government and church leaders to follow. We also express gratitude to our Heavenly Father for the remarkable miracle of the COVID-19 vaccination. As the Church has formally written in its General Handbook, “Vaccinations administered by competent medical professionals protect health and preserve life.” “Members of the Church are encouraged…
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RootsTech Connect is Right around the Corner
This year at RootsTech Connect, enjoy opportunities to discover family connections, learn from a variety of topics and teachers, and find inspiration for your whole family. We encourage you to invite members of your ward and their friends, especially youth and young adults, to participate in the fun and exciting experiences of RootsTech Connect February 25-27. https://www.rootstech.org/?lang=eng
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Message of Gratitude from President Nelson
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Sister Dusenberry
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Elder Handy
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Sister Hammond
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Elder Baer
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Bishop Wallis – Easter Message
I loved general conference last weekend. It was wonderful to hear from our prophet and other church leaders. There were many messages that brought comfort and hope to me over those two days. While it seems like the work of the Lord has come to a standstill with so many of our missionaries being recalled, our temples closed and not being able to worship together, it was thrilling to hear about temples being approved and planned for in Shanghai, China and the United Arab Emirates among other places! Then came Monday and back to reality. The week started with some dark headlines. President Trump predicted the week would “probably be…
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Bishop’s Thought
As I listened to conference this afternoon I was impressed by my own need for a personal and family “check-up”. Elder Tai of the Seventy spoke about a recent visit to the doctor’s office where he was asked to make some changes in his eating and exercise habits to improve his health. He then posed a question about what kind of changes we might need to make in our own lives if we were to undergo a “spiritual examination.” This type of personal reflection was further emphasized by Elder Stevenson’s talk at the end of the session when he discussed the closure of the Salt Lake Temple for renovation and…
