Dear Sisters and Brothers,
The past few months have been interesting to say the least. There have been many events relating to race, personal rights, political differences and COVID-19. Such issues have created rifts in relationships, hurt feelings, and cause some to think ill of others with differing opinions. Topics like Black Lives Matter vs All Lives Matter, masks vs no masks, elections, direction form elected and religious officials, and a polarity of scientific theories related to the pandemic have created a divide in our country, state, neighborhood and within our family circles. Please know that I approach this with love for each of you. I feel like Jacob of old when he said, “I this day am weighted down with much more desire and anxiety for the welfare of your souls.”
I feel strongly that each family in our ward would benefit greatly by viewing and then discussing this message from Elder Uchtdorf in their homes (Oct 2017 General Conference). I would suggest starting at 9 minutes and 54 seconds and watch until 14 minutes and 54 seconds (5 mins). As you watch Elder Uchtdorf please think about the Saviors admonition, “Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.” (Matthew 25:40) How can I better show love, kindness and accept those with different views than what I hold?
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2017/10/three-sisters?lang=eng
We miss, love and pray for you.
With Love,
Bishop Allen
Items of Note:
Zoom Meeting: There will be no Zoom meeting this Sunday.
Youth Activities: Youth attending weekly “in person” class or quorum activities will need to bring a mask. These masks will need to be worn when six feet of physical distancing is unlikely.
Ministering: I would encourage you to be in contact with your ministering families several times a month. Please discuss weekly emails from Relief Society, Ward Council and Bishopric and make sure they are receiving them. Also check to see if they receiving the sacrament.
Releases:
Jaxon Riggs (Priests Quorum First Assistant)
Isaac Lagerholm (Priest Quorum Second Assistant)
Joshua Jensen (Priest Quorum Secretary)
Boston Horman (Teachers Quorum President)
James Harris (Teachers Quorum First Counselor)
Linkoln Hansen (Teachers Quorum Second Counselor)
Carson Webb (Teachers Quorum Secretary)
Callings:
Braxton Bushman (Priest Quorum First Assistant)
Joshua Jensen (Priest Quorum Second Assistant)
Connor Casselman (Priest Quorum Secretary)
Logan Nash (Teacher Quorum President)
Linkoln Hansen (Teachers Quorum First Counselor)
Brent Stevens (Teachers Quorum Second Counselor)
Christian Wansgard (Teachers Quorum Secretary)