We have received guidance from our Living Prophet of God, Russell M. Nelson, to move forward in faith with an eye single to Him, our Savior, and Redeemer, expressing affirmations of gratitude to the world during this special season of the year. How wonderful it is to listen to a Prophet’s voice and hear what our Father in Heaven wants us to know.
I, as your Bishop, plead with you to continue to develop a close relationship with the Spirit. The Lord knows of our struggles and challenges. This time is a time to prepare and the Lord’s message is clear. He knows you. He is standing with arms stretched forth ready to embrace you. Trust in him, he has you.
The Stake Bishop’s Council met on Wednesday, November 25 to discuss the current pandemic situation and the structure of our Sunday church meetings. All the Bishops, the High Council, and Stake Precedency meets together to discuss the current affairs of the Stake and plan steps to move forward. We live in a unique time and are experiencing events no one could imagine would happen in our lifetime.
As a Council, we discussed the desires of our members and how to move forward with meeting together. We took into consideration the current infection rates, hospital ICU utilization, risk factors, and safety concerns of both Church Area Presidencies and government officials and have come to this conclusion, all wards moving together as the Highland Utah Central Stake.
Sunday Sacrament Services will be viewed remotely from now until the end of the year. Those participating in the program will continue to meet at the church to present the Sacrament Meeting Program. The sacrament will only be provided in member’s homes.
2nd Hour Services will continue as currently conducted being lead by the Organizational Presidencies.
Individual and Family “Come Follow Me” learning should be a focus in your homes. All are encouraged to individually study and discuss with your families what you are learning. This program was divinely created for all members throughout the world to come unto Christ and listen to his beckoning call to “Come Follow Me”.
I’m thankful to live in this beautiful world that was created for us that we might come down to prove ourselves by living in faith while learning to experience the Joy that our Heavenly Father has in store for us. I’m thankful for your prayers as you express your love for your Savior and support to us as a bishopric. I’m thankful to our ward family and for all the acts of service, you provide to others inside and outside the boundaries of our Ward.
Please let us know how we can help. Let us know of those that might be struggling spiritually or financially. Allow to help where appropriate.
We love you,
- Bishop Jeff Anderson
- Highland 28th Ward
- 801-372-2072
- [email protected]
- Ward Blog: www.highland28th.org
- Jim Wells, Ward Executive Secretary
- 801-787-1991
- [email protected]
“Stay Humble, Work Hard, & Be Kind”