Sisters and Brothers – I hope you are all doing well and enjoying the lead up to Thanksgiving and Christmas. To me, these two holidays have always fit together well. Thanksgiving allows us a dedicated day to counting blessings. Christmas reminds us of the greatest blessing we’ve ever received — the Lord, Jesus Christ. As…
Program | November 8, 2020
Come Follow Me November 2 – November 8: Mormon 7-9November 9 – November 15: Ether 1-5 See also: Come, Follow Me Teaching Resources Sacrament ProgramConducting: Brother Swenson Special thanks to Sister Webb and Brother Liechty for their help with the music. Opening Hymn#19 | We Thank Thee, O God, for a ProphetOpening Prayer: By invitation SpeakerSister Cannon SpeakerSister…
Ward Update, November 8
Brothers and Sisters – We are in the middle of the fall semester for students and teachers of all ages, many of whom are in our ward. Our children appreciate the chance they have to learn, to socialize and to challenge their perspective through formal education. In the most recent general conference, Elder David A….
Special Ward Update, November 5
Sisters and Brothers – I have an update to share with each of you. Last Sunday, I received new information regarding new in-person sacrament meeting attendance guidelines. Because of an increase in local transmission rates and in efforts to be good neighbors, we have been asked to implement the following two guidelines starting this Sunday….
Program | November 1, 2020
Come Follow Me October 26 – November 1: Mormon 1-6November 2 – November 8: Mormon 7-9 See also: Come, Follow Me Teaching Resources Sacrament ProgramConducting: Brother Swenson Special thanks to Sisters Webb and Sappington for their help with the music. Opening Hymn#138 | Bless Our Fast We PrayOpening Prayer: By invitation Fast and Testimony MeetingBearing of Testimonies Closing Hymn#117 | Come…
November 2020 YW Newsletter
Good morning to all you River View Young Women, I have enjoyed meeting in-person for activities and being able to talk with you face-to-face. Those of you busy Tuesday nights with work or activities, those are good things! I hope we can come and support you soon. Keep us posted on work hours and performance/game…
Ward Update, November 1
Sisters and Brothers— We’ve made it to November! I don’t mention this milestone because I think the “challenge is almost over” or anything, but to remind each of us that despite difficulties arising, life moves on and we can rise with the challenge. We received a phone reminder from the state of Utah that the…
Program | October 25, 2020
Come Follow Me October 18-25: 3 Nephi 27-4 NephiOctober 26 – November 1: Mormon 1-6 See also: Come, Follow Me Teaching Resources Sacrament ProgramConducting: Bishop Bennett Special thanks to Sister Webb and Brother Liechty for their help with the music. Opening Hymn#96 | Dearest Children, God is Near YouOpening Prayer: By invitation Special Musical NumberSister Jones SpeakerBrother Ricks…
Ward Update, October 25
Sisters and Brothers— Boyd K. Packer taught: “True doctrine, understood, changes attitudes and behavior. The study of the doctrines of the gospel will improve behavior quicker than a study of behavior will improve behavior. … That is why we stress so forcefully the study of the doctrines of the gospel.” “Little Children,” Ensign, Nov. 1986,…