Brothers and Sisters— The summer school holidays are officially here and with them come more freedom of schedule, flexibility of fun and attitudes of gratitude. This week also saw the publication of new guidelines for worship services from the First Presidency. If you haven’t seen it, the press release can be found at this link….
Ward Update, May 16
Sisters and Brothers – Last week, my son turned 10 years old. With the landmark backyard, social-distancing enhanced celebration over, the next day I decided he was ready to learn how to mow the lawn. We started with some of the appropriate warnings of using the machine — blades, gasoline, etc… — and then moved…
Ward Update – May 9th
Sisters and Brothers – Again, I hope this message finds you doing well and in good spirits. In times of trial, I have been bolstered by the testimony and commitment to the gospel illustrated by Abinadi in the Book of Mormon. Despite being the only person to stand up to the misguided and wicked example…
May 2020 YW Newsletter
This Newsletter is coming to you on the 1st Sunday in May, and I just want to say, WE DID IT! We survived the longest month in history! Please know that as we continue to deal with the Covid-19 Pandemic this month and have to face a whole different kind of life–including missing out on…
Ward Update, May 2
Sisters and Brothers – I hope this week has brought with it a knowledge of the improved attitude that comes from looking upward (the F-35 flyover), the warmth of brighter days ahead (warmer weather and sunshine) and hope in the incremental improvement in our situation (the lifting of some suggested restrictions). While these are all…
Ward Update, April 25
Sisters and Brothers – For the last few weeks, I’ve been thinking about a phenomenon that I’ve seen in our ward and throughout our lives. It’s the ability for us to succor in times of strength and be succored in times of weakness. We are all weak at times and strong at times. The important…
Ward Updates, April 19
Sisters and Brothers, Again, I open this letter with a sincere hope that you are all doing well and taking care of yourselves and others. This has been an inspiring season where we’re working to stay connected in a world that needs our physical disconnections. I am encouraged by the creative ministering efforts we’ve been…
This Tuesday: Bishopric “Screen”-side for Youth
Tuesday, April 14th, 7pm.
April 2020 YW Newsletter
Dear Sisters, Happy Easter! As leaders, we miss you. We love you and continue to pray for you. I have heard many suggest that we keep journals of this time for future generations. What words would you use to describe this time in your life? Many of you are enjoying extra time with your families,…
Ward Updates, April 9
Sisters and Brothers— I hope you are all doing well and enjoying “spring break.” I think it may be one of the most welcome breaks from school any of us have enjoyed in some time. My gratitude goes out to all of the professional teachers and educators, in our ward and out, who work so…