RS Newsletter: 3/25/22

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Heartache in Europe

It's difficult to see the suffering and challenges of our brothers and sisters in Ukraine and Russia at this time. If you're interested in following the church's involvement in relief efforts, visit https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/church-refugees-europe. 

Are you looking for a way to help? Through decades of experience in providing assistance during natural disasters, refugee crises and other humanitarian conditions, the Church has developed a tested and proven model for identifying needs and providing assistance. This model includes empowering local leaders to use the Church’s financial resources to purchase goods and services in the local economy to provide what is truly needed. Visit this link to donate to the Church’s humanitarian aid efforts.


A beautiful expression of unity

Thank you to all who expressed love through service and prayers on behalf of the grieving Crandall/Gammell families this past week. This is a tender time for so many in the ward. 


It's almost time... for General Conference 

General Conference will be held April 2-3. We can look forward to discussing the messages that reached our hearts when we meet together on April 10.

Note: As we adjust our calendars for conference weekend, the ward's fast Sunday will be this Sunday, March 26. 


Congratulations!

We couldn't be happier for the Sumsion family as they get ready to celebrate Kevin's April 16 marriage to his sweetheart, Riley Reedy. If you would like to contribute to a group gift, please reach out to Jen Hammond.


A little local entertainment

Art City Elementary students have been working hard on their production of Frozen Jr. The play involves many 7th ward children, including Ryen Neel, Zoe Graham, Kaia Rickords, Amelia Goodman, and Morgan Whatcott. Performances will be March 24, 25, 28, 29 at 6:30 and March 26 at 3:00. Come enjoy the show with your family! 


What we’re talking about

This Sunday, Amy Ossofsky will lead our discussion of Elder Bednar's talk "With the Power of God in Great Glory." 

We are bound securely to and with the Savior as we faithfully remember and do our best to live in accordance with the obligations we have accepted. And that bond with Him is the source of spiritual strength in every season of our lives.


What we’re reading

This week our Come Follow Me reading is Exodus 1-6: "I Have Remembered My Covenant.”  

You might wonder, Does God know what I'm going through? Can He hear my pleas for help? The story in Exodus of Israel's deliverance from Egypt answers such questions clearly: God does not forget His people. He remembers His covenants with us and will fulfill them in His own time and way (see D&C 88:68).


Happy Birthday to you

  • ·        Brenda Bradley, March 3
  • ·        Nancy Knecht, March 7
  • ·        Brandi Nielsen, March 12
  • ·        Liz Pinckney, March 18
  • ·        Anna White, March 23
  • ·        Jessica Barson, March 26
  • ·        Jo Dorough, March 27
  • ·        Alexis Hansink, March 30
  • ·        Brooke Strait, April 1
  • ·        Shannon Acor, April 2      

                                                                                                                            

We appreciate the goodness and love you bring--

--your RS presidency

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