July 2020 Calendar
“In my ninety-plus years, I have learned that when we face challenges with optimism, things will always work out! Despite how difficult circumstances may look at the moment, those who have faith and move forward with a happy spirit will find that things always work out.” — Gordon B. Himckley
“Choose carefully what you will learn, who’s teaching you will follow and who’s purposes you will serve. And don’t place all your intellectual eggs in the solitary basket of secular learning.” — Russell M. Nelson
June 28 - Sunday:
Relief Society Lesson: "Go Forward In Faith" by President Russell M. Nelson
July 4 - Saturday:
Independence Day
July 5 - Sunday:
Sacrament Meeting
10:00-10:45 AM for last names beggingwith A-J.
12:00-12:45 PM for last names beginning with K-Z.
Masks are required except for those with medical conditions that preclude wearing masks and children two and under.
Those who cannot attend for health reasons are welcome to take the sacrament in their home. Contact a member of the Ward Council if you do not have someone in your home who can perform this ordinance.
July 12 - Sunday:
Relief Society Talk for Discussion: "A Perfect Brightness of Hope" by Jeffrey R. Holland.
July 19 - Sunday:
10:00-10:45 AM for last names beggingwith A-J.
12:00-12:45 PM for last names beginning with K-Z.
Those who cannot attend for health reasons are welcome to take the sacrament in their home. Contact a member of the Ward Council if you do not have someone in your home who can perform this ordinance.
July 24 - Friday:
Pioneer Day
July 26 - Sunday:
Relief Society Talk for Discussion: "Prayers of Faith" by Henry B. Eyring
August 2 - Sunday:
November 15 - Sunday:
Face-to-Face with the Genreal Young Women's Presidency to celebrate 150 years of the Young Women's organization.
{}In an effort to take advantage of our stake members' time away from church and as a show of faith that we are all recommitted to building the Kingdom of God in preparation of His Son's second coming, we are challenging the wards and families in our stake to #HearHim through temple & family history work by ...
1) Setting a goal to index records
2) Filling in at least four generations, or more
3) Adding memories in the Family Tree app
4) Preparing names to take to the temple
Please feel free to reach out to anyone in the ward council if you have questions.
May God continue to guide us in these troubled times.
Bishop Loertscher
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LINKS OF INTEREST DURING COVID-19:
- Turtle House is a group of Latter-day Saint speakers who have some of their talks available online for a monthly fee. Right now, you can get the first month free. However, if you forget to cancel, you will be charged. Speakers include Hank Smith and John Bytheway.
- Family history activities for the whole family: Familysearch Discovery.
- Audible has free audiobooks for kids: Audible Stories.
- Listen to celebrities read books for kids online for free: Storyline Online.
- SL County Library has some online storytelling: Storyspace.
- Project Gutenberg has hundreds of free ebooks.
- Scholastic Learn at Home.
- Free at-Home Educational Resources from Ancestry
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Keep in touch with your Ministering Sisters to make sure they're okay. Be aware of the needs of those who will be lonely without the association of others on Sundays. Be aware of the needs of your family and neighbors. You can do much service during this time.
There's a download for a home Sacrament Meeting program that can be purchased from the LDS Bookstore.
This is also a great time to expand Come, Follow Me or listen to the October General Conference again. You can watch the Book of Mormon videos, or do other wholesome activities instead of attending Church.
Make Sundays special during this time. Trust the Lord, seek His guidance, and see His hand in your life.
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In recent publications for Church members, Church leaders have clarified that several substances are prohibited by the Word of Wisdom, including vaping or e-cigarettes, green tea, and coffee-based products. They also have cautioned that substances such as marijuana and opioids should be used only for medicinal purposes as prescribed by a competent physician.
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Stake Temple Recommends: Get your Stake Recommends signed Sunday mornings from 8:30 - 10 AM at the Stake Center, or on Tuesdays by appointment. 7960 Dalesend Dr. (2895 So.) It's on the corner of 8000 W. and 2700 So. (roughly)
Family History Clinic: 4th Wednesday of each month. Bring your own tech. 7700 W. Broadway (3100 South)
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Relief Society helps prepare women for the blessings of eternal life as they increase faith in Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ and His Atonement; strengthen individuals, families, and homes through ordinances and covenants; and work in unity to help those in need.