Dear Friends and Neighbors,

This is a wonderful time of year where we celebrate the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ. 

2020 has brought its challenges.  President Nelson said:  “The Pandemic is only one of many ills that plague our world, including hate, civil unrest, racism, violence, dishonesty, and lack of civility.”  To combat this, President Russell M Nelson proscribed two activities to help us experience the healing power of gratitude.  He has asked us to flood the earth with expressions of gratitude through social media and with prayer.  How wonderful it is to have a living Prophet on the earth to direct the work of God. 

Paul said, “In everything, give thanks.”

I encourage you to be safe and continue to be faithful to your covenants, partake of the sacrament in your home, and dedicate your homes that the spirit of the Lord might dwell within.  We look forward to meeting together again and returning to the temple in the coming months.

I am so grateful to the Lord for all him many blessings.  “Remember Your Tender Mercies from 2020.” 

Enclosed is a gift, a keepsake that can be used to remember this time in our lives.  Might we reflect on this year and remember what we have learned, how we have leaned on our Savior to lighten our burdens, and how we have felt the embrace of his love.

We love you all,

• Bishop Jeff Anderson
• Highland 28th Ward
• 801-372-2072
• [email protected]
• Ward Blog: www.highland28th.org
• “Stay Humble, Work Hard, & Be Kind”