Wards
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Bishopric message
Dear Sisters and Brothers: What a memorable week it has been! Who would have ever imagined living through a worldwide pandemic and experiencing a significant earthquake all in the same week! We are certainly learning to become more resilient and more dependent on our own faith. With the recent suspension of church meetings, there are a few adjustments to our worship patterns. Administering the Sacrament – Starting tomorrow we would like any member who would like to have the sacrament in their home to receive it. Any home with an Elder or Priest is authorized to administer the sacrament. For the remainder, your Ministering Brothers are authorized to administer the…
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Bishop Wallis – Message
What a time we are living in. I was comforted by the prophet’s message of hope that he shared yesterday. President Nelson stated: “Our Heavenly Father and His Son, Jesus Christ, know us, love us and are watching over us. Of that, we can be certain…these unique challenges will pass in due time. I remain optimistic for the future. I know the great and marvelous blessings that God has in store for those who love Him and serve Him. I see evidence of His hand in this holy work in so many ways. So, during these uncertain times, be comforted by this promise from the Savior, He said, “I the…
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COVID19 Update – 03/21
Thank you so much for your care and concern for one another. It was truly inspiring to hear the ministering reports from our Elders Quorum and Relief Society leaders today in our virtual ward council! In an effort to continue to minister to you all during these uncertain times we will be sending out a weekly letter that will hopefully lift your spirits and help you feel of our Savior’s love for you. We will also include any announcements or relevant new information we receive from our church leaders. Here are a few items for this week: Sacrament – As you are aware, the stake elected not to offer the…
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Bishopric message
In an October 2018 General Conference address, President Russel M. Nelson’s encouraged us to make an adjustment to our pattern of thinking that “church is something that happens in our meetinghouses”. He said “it is time for a home-centered Church, supported by what takes place inside our branch, ward, and stake buildings”. It hardly seems like a coincidence that 18 months later the COVID 19 pandemic has required us to put this into practice as we are unable to gather together in our meetinghouse. Fortunately, we have had time to prepare ourselves and our families for this period of uncertainty. We have the resources of “Come, Follow Me”, and the…