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    Bishopric message

    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…

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    Bishopric message

    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…

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    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…

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    Dear Sisters and Brothers, As we learn from the lessons of David and Solomon this week, one lesson is that regardless of our past experiences, our spiritual strength depends on the choices we make today. We encourage each of us to daily seek all things virtuous, lovely or of good report or praiseworthy to allow the Holy Ghost to guide us to come unto Christ. We look forward to worshiping with you tomorrow for those that want to attend virtually please clickhere. We love and pray for your wellbeing. P3 Bishopric

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    Dear Friends, This weekend we are mindful of the fathers in our lives. Indeed there are many father figures around us who bless and serve others. We are thankful for them We testify of a Father in Heaven. He is the father of our spirits. He loves us. He teaches us through His prophets. He sent his Firstborn to earth so that all might be saved. Together, they seek to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of all humankind. We testify that these things are true! Please join us for church tomorrow. Those who wish to attend virtually can do so by clicking here. We love you and…

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    Dear Brothers & Sisters, We look forward to worshiping with you tomorrow at 12:00 pm. To attend virtually click Here As we continue to prepare ourselves for our inaugural ward temple night since the pandemic. We are reminded of the words of Elder Rasband in his Oct 2020 conference address when the temples were closed, “Let me emphasize, whether you have access to a temple or not, you need a current temple recommend to stay firmly on the covenant path.” It is our prayer that each of us may take measures to be “Recommended to the Lord” and to take advantage of the power from the Lord’s House to help…

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    Bishopric message

    Dear Brothers & Sisters, We invite you to join our fast and testimony sacrament meeting tomorrow beginning at 12 pm. We look forward to hearing your testimonies. To attend virtually click below. Last October President Nelson taught that “the temple lies at the center of strengthening our faith and spiritual fortitude because the Savior and His doctrine are the very heart of the temple.” He asked us to take extraordinary and unprecedented measures to strengthen our personal spiritual foundations built upon the rock of our Redeemer, Jesus Christ. https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2021/10/47nelson?lang=eng We invite all endowed members to join us for a P3 ward temple night on Friday, June 24th in the 6:20…

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    Bishopric message

    Dear Brothers & Sisters, Yehoshua/Yeshua (Joshua/Jesus) in Hebrew means ‘Salvation’. The same Hebrew name for the Old Testament Joshua and New Testament Jesus Christ parallels their distinct role and mission; leading the temporal journey of the Israelites into the promised land and our own personal journey leading to eternal life with our Heavenly Father. Like the Israelites we encounter obstacles and challenges that must be overcome to progress and complete our journey. In the face of crossing the River Jordan and encountering the walls of Jericho, the Lord encourages Joshua to be strong and of good courage. He promises to not fail or forsake him. May we also be strong…

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    Bishopric message

    Brother and Sisters, We look forward to worshipping with you at our sacrament meeting tomorrow beginning at 12:00 pm. We will hear from Sister Ellie McCullough, who will be serving in the Washington DC South Mission and the last 4 of our 15 graduating seniors. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, as such we will be dedicating our combined 5th Sunday lesson to this topic. We would ask that you Ponder these questions in preparation for that meeting next week:What is Emotional Resilience?How does it apply to me?How do Emotional Resilience and gospel principles tie together? We will discuss these questions and review the church’s emotional resilience program and available…

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    Bishopric message

    Dear Friends, In springtime we are reminded of the First Vision. In the spring of 1820, God our Father and Jesus Christ appeared and spoke to Joseph Smith and thus commenced the restoration of all things. Over 200 years later, we are admonished by our current prophet to develop within ourselves the ability to communicate with God. President Nelson has taught that, “In coming days, it will not be possible to survive spiritually without the guiding, directing, comforting and constant influence of the Holy Ghost.” We also share President Nelson’s prophetic warning that “If most of the information we get comes from social or other media, our ability to hear…