2023 Highland 28th Ward Conference

Theme: “Lean-in to Christ”

Schedule: Sunday March 19th at 11:30 am

Ward Council Meeting with the Stake Presidency – Thursday, March 16th, Ward Council at 7:00 pm

Opening Hymn: #129 – Where Can I Turn for Peace

Sacrament Hymn: #181 – Jesus of Nazareth, Savior and King

Musical Number: Prepared by the Ward

Closing Hymn: #98 – I Need Thee Every Hour


Young Men’s 2nd Hour

WHO — All ward young men, YM advisors, and bishopric will meet together.  Please let us know what room we will meet in and have the YM set-up the room prior to the meeting.

WHEN – 2nd hour of your Ward Conference

WHAT – Stake YM’s presidency will lead the discussion with your young men helping with the teaching.

MEETING AGENDA – 

Conducting – Ward young man as assigned by bishopric

Please recognize Stake leaders who are present. President Malouf& Forsberg from the Stake Presidency may be with us. 

There is no opening song/hymn.

Please assign the theme “Lean-in to Christ.”

Opening Prayer – Ward young man as assigned by bishopric

Opening Thoughts 15-20 minutes – Stake YM Presidency and/or President Forsberg.

The stake leaders will begin the meeting talking about what it means to “lean in” to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. 

Ward YM Organization: 15-20 minutes

Prior to Sunday, please invite the priest first assistant, and teacher’s and deacon’s quorum presidents (and a few other YM you feel inspired ask) to share their thoughts & testimony on what it means to “Lean-In to Christ.”

You may suggest they answer one of the following questions as they share:

When is a time they have leaned on Christ during a hard time?

When is a time they have “leaned in” to help someone else who was having a hard time?

Have they ever leaned away from something the world was saying to “lean in” to what they know to be true?

What does it mean to them to “lean in” to the Gospel of Jesus Christ?

Have they ever “leaned on” someone else’s testimony to help them get through something difficult?

Closing Remarks — Please end discussion 5-8 minutes early to allow time for closing remarks by Stake President or President Forsberg. 

Closing Prayer – Ward young man as assigned by bishopric