Bishopric message

Good afternoon Parley’s 3rd Ward,

There is reason for great hope and encouragement as a vaccine for COVID 19 is in early phases of distribution in our community. Through our faith in God and persistence, we continue to progress toward a better world. “Wherefore, whoso believeth in God might with surety hope for a better world, yea, even a place at the right hand of God, which hope cometh of faith, maketh an anchor to the souls of men, which would make them sure and steadfast, always abounding in good works, being led to glorify God” Ether 12:4. We continue to be impressed with the deep-seated anchors of faith and testimony that you have leaned on and continued to strengthen during this time of unrest. As we continue to turn to the Lord and his abundant love for us, we will grow closer to him and be strengthened in our trials.

In tomorrow’s sacrament meeting we will be blessed to hear from Cary and Dan Berg. The Berg’s are outstanding neighbors and are great contributors to our community. To participate virtually in the meeting click here.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwDrgbwr4ac&feature=youtu.be

Tomorrow is a 4th week, last names A-K are in-person. Next week is a 5th Sunday, we invite letters L-Z to join in-person. The next 5th Sunday sacrament meeting in 2021 May 30th, we will alternate to the A-Z group.

Other Items:

Next week’s 2nd hour 5th Sunday meeting will take place on Zoom from 10:30am-11:15am. We invite youth and adults to participate on Zoom. The Zoom link will be sent out next Saturday afternoon via email. This meeting will take the place of both the adult and youth classes for the day. Jim and Natalie McCullough, our Ward Family History Leaders and Youth Family History Specialists, will be presenting a family history message to us. We are so grateful for the McCullough’s and their passion for family history.

We are excited to inform you that Mary and Brent Maybe will be leading an Emotional Resilience class as part of our Ward’s Self-Reliance efforts. The class is intended help members learn and put into practice principles of faith, education, hard work and trust in the Lord. Thanks to the Mabey’s for leading this class at a very appropriate time when we can all benefit from some emotional wisdom and support. If you are interested in participating please contact Mary Maybe or a member of the Bishopric.

Parents and leaders of young men and young women. You have likely heard that FSY has been canceled for 2021. However, we are feeling confident that we will be able to have either a Stake or Ward youth event in 2021. We are now waiting for direction from our area leaders about what is allowable and recommended for this summer. As young women’s and young men’s leaders, we feel a real need to gather our youth together and create some experiences and memories together. Clearly, any activity planned by the Stake and/or Ward will be done with the safety and well being of our youth and leaders as top priority.

Thank you for volunteering for our 2021 welfare assignments. Andy Smith has created a simple and easy way to sign up for our Ward’s assignments. Our next assignment is Thursday, February 4 from 7:30 to 11:30am, at the Deseret Cannery, in the cheese department. Click here to sign up.

https://volunteersignup.org/DH38K

Please contact Andy if you have any questions: (801) 718-1509 [email protected]

Regarding Temple Recommend Interviews. Please contact a member of the Bishopric for an appointment or come to the Bishop’s office after sacrament meetings. The Stake is now resuming in-person temple recommends on a walk-in basis at the customary times. Members may still call me for a virtual appointment if they are more comfortable. Stake times: Tuesdays from 7:00 – 7:30pm or Sundays from 11:15am – 12:00 Noon.

Brothers and sisters, be safe and enjoy the moisture we are receiving. If you are in need, please do not hesitate contacting a member of the Bishopric.

Love,

Brett, Jacob and Matt