June 8, 2025
​I have recently been listening to a podcast about an experienced hiker/climber who liked to go out on extended hiking expeditions and he often did so alone. On one of his trips, he was hiking a difficult trail in New Zealand, and he was expected to meet a friend but failed to show up at the expected time. A search and rescue mission was organized and experienced people went in search of the man. This has gotten me thinking about how we are all in need of rescue at some times in our lives. It may not always be a physical rescue that we need, as the man in the story needed, but we all go through difficult times when we need the help of those around us and especially our Savior to get us through.
In his conference address last April Elder Cook talked about how the atonement of Jesus Christ provides the Ultimate rescue. He gave us three recommendations he said are relevant for our day.
“First, do not underestimate the importance of doing what we can to rescue others from physical and especially spiritual challenges.
Second, gratefully accept the Savior’s Atonement. We all should strive to exhibit joy and happiness even as we face the challenges of life. Our goal should be to live optimistically on the sunny side of the street.
My third counsel is to set aside consistent time to faithfully contemplate the Savior’s Atonement. There are many ways to do this in our personal religious observance.”
I hope, as we follow this counsel, that we will be directed to those who need our help and that we can find joy in life even as we go through our challenges. As we trust in the Savior, He will help us find the rescue we all need.
Message provided by Michelle Waters from the Primary
June 1, 2025
​A few years ago - I spoke in Sacrament meeting. I recalled a story when I was a young Aaronic Priesthood holder in the Logan 9th Ward.
Our Meeting room was in a second story classroom area - looking out to the southeast. It had a pretty good view of the Logan Temple. Our advisor, a Bro. Peterson, was giving a lesson on Temples. In addition to learning the 13 articles of faith, he had encouraged us to memorize the 13 Temples around the world. Many from my generation could probably rattle them off today. They included; New Zealand - Hawaii - LA - Oakland - St George - Mesa - Manti - Salt Lake - Logan - Idaho Falls - Cardston - London - Switzerland!
By the early 70's, it was big news that we would have two new Temples in Ogden & Provo!
Bro. Peterson went on to say, young men - in your lifetimes, there will be hundreds of temples dotting the earth in places you've never heard of! My buddy, Bobby, whispered to me - Bro Peterson - is kind of losing touch with reality! We thought our older advisor was having early signs of Dementia! He has now turned out to be spot on! I just wish he was still around to see the hundreds of Temples that dot the earth!
I love the story told by my boyhood buddy, Elder Gary E. Stevenson, about his Dad - Grandpa Evan - taking his young boys for a drive in Cache Valley... & saying to the boys, " I think we are lost!" Then Gary's son said, "No Grandpa- we are not lost... I can see the ( Logan) Temple!"
We each need to ask ourselves, can we see the Temple?
It is clear from the massive, church wide Temple building, it's now more important than ever for us - To make sure we see, attend and feel the spirit of the Temple in our daily lives!!
Reread the blessing and promises of Pres. Nelson and other Church authorities about Temple worship!
Blessings we need everyday in the complex world we live in!
Message provided by: Br. Scott Thompson, Temple & Family History committee
May 25, 2025
HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW YOUR NEIGHBORS
One of the items in our newsletter is a column entitled Getting to Know Your Neighbors. We hope that you are reading those bios and getting better acquainted with your neighbors.
Did you know that there are at least 5 sets of siblings who own homes in our neighborhood?
There are at least 12 children of parents who also own separate homes who live in our neighborhood!
We have many uncles/aunts and nephews/nieces who own separate homes from one another in our neighborhood.
There are two families who share grandchildren.
Two women have sisters and daughters who live in homes in our neighborhood.
Do you know what the most common surname is in the neighborhood.
We have 4 Andersons, 4 Smiths, 2 Millers, 2 Roses, 2 Nelsons, 2 Woods 2 Youngs, and 2 Halls who live here and are not related!
Read the bios of each neighbor to find out more! And if you have not included your own, please submit it to Connie Rose
connienbob@gmail.com so we can get to know you better!
Template for Bio of Neighbors
Include photo, home address and email so you can receive a copy
Where born and raised?—husband and wife including wife’s maiden name
Where you have lived—cities/states
Number of children and grandchildren—
Where attended college and career of both
Favorite hobbies/past times
Claim to fame?—missions, service, travel
Message provided by: Sister Connie Rose, Ward Missiony
May 18, 2025
“Power in the Priesthood”
During a recent Elders Quorum lesson, our instruction about virtue led to its definition of power. One of our wise Elders referred the class to a talk (The Price of Priesthood Power by President Nelson) that has been a resource for me to study and for my message this week, I would like to simply share five key points that can assist us to increase our Power in the Priesthood.
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Pray – humbly present ourselves before the Lord, pray from our hearts, pray to know how to pray for more Power.
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Fast – draw closer to the Lord, seek guidance.
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Study & Seek – earnestly search the scriptures and feast on the words of Christ.
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Worship – regular worship in the House of the Lord.
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Serve – follow the promptings of the Spirit and act.
May we all find time to pay the price and increase our Power in the Priesthood so we can become what He wants us to become. In the name of Jesus Christ, amen.
Message provided by: Jeff Smith, Elders Quorum
May 11, 2025
Happy Mother’s Day to all the women in our ward. I feel so blessed to be surrounded by incredible women who love and serve the Lord in so many ways. I appreciate the words of President Hinckley who said that “the true strength that is America’s, the true strength of any nation, lies in those qualities of character that have been acquired for the most part by children taught in the quiet, simple, everyday manner of mothers. God planted within women something divine that expresses itself in quiet strength, in refinement, in peace, in goodness, in virtue, in truth, in love. And all of these remarkable qualities find their truest and most satisfying expression in motherhood.” President Hinckley lost his mother when he was only a university student and was shaped deeply by the love he felt from her. Her life was one of sacrifice and faith.
The scriptures are deep with examples of the devout faith of women and their divine role in the plan of salvation. I’m thankful for the foresight of Eve, the courage of Esther, the faith of Sariah, the nurturing of Mary, and the fortitude of Emma. These, amongst many others, stand as bastions of motherhood in all its forms. I love this quote - yet another from President Hinckley - “You are the guardians of the hearth. You are the bearers of the children. You are they who nurture them and establish within them the habits of their lives. No other work reaches so close to divinity as does the nurturing of the sons and daughters of God.”
Whether you are a sister, an aunt, a mom, a grandmother, a neighbor, or a daughter, you are divine and celebrated. Thank you for all you do!
Message provided by: Bishop Benj Becker
May 4, 2025
The Work of the Temple and Family History—One and the Same Work
“A central focus of the plan of our Heavenly Father is uniting family for this life and for eternity.”
“As we follow the guidance of the prophets and learn how to do our family history and perform the temple ordinances for our ancestors, we will experience great joy to the point that we will not want to stop doing it. The Spirit will flood our hearts, awaken our faculties to do it, and guide us as we search for the names of our ancestors. But let us remember that family history is more than just looking for names, dates, and places. It is uniting families and feeling the joy that comes from extending to them the ordinances of the gospel.” Elder Benjamin De Hoyos April 2023 General Conference
“My dear brothers and sisters, construction of these temples may not change your life, but your time in the temple surely will. In that spirit, I bless you to identify those things you can set aside so you can spend more time in the temple. I bless you with greater harmony and love in your homes and a deeper desire to care for your eternal family relationships. I bless you with increased faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and a greater ability to follow Him as His true disciples.” President Russell M. Nelson April 2018 General Conference
Message provided by: Syd Shurtliff, Ward Temple & Family History
April 27, 2025
"At this time we consider the inspiring conference messages we have recently heard and this beautiful Easter season which commemorates the atonement and resurrection of our Savior, Jesus Christ. Both of these events give us a rare view of our Heavenly Father's plan of happiness for us.
"We have but a small insight of His great love for us, His children. He sent His Son. Even though we study the Savior's life and all He has done for us, we cannot fully comprehend the depth of His great sacrifice; but we can show our love and gratitude for our Heavenly Father and our Savior by consecrating our lives to His work.
Let us honor our Redeemer by being more intentional, more obedient, more focused on the work he needs us to do. Let us celebrate Easter by keeping our lamps full of oil, bearing testimony of our Savior's divinity and serving our Heavenly Father's children with love.
Hosannah to Him who has given us the hope of our eternal joy."
Message provided by: Tamara Collins, Ward Missionaries
April 20, 2025
Like the followers of Jesus on Palm Sunday who were waving their palm fronds and shouting “Hosanna,” we too should find joy and happiness in the Savior and this Easter season!
Two years ago, Church leaders encouraged us to more fully celebrate the Easter Season. Our family has been trying to do just that. We have added new traditions each year and this year I bought an Advent Calendar that has 24 different names of Jesus. We have been studying one name of Jesus each day leading up to Easter. Although there are many beautiful and meaningful names for the Savior, the one name that kept coming to my mind when I was thinking about the young women in our ward was Friend. When we were at Youth conference a few months ago, Hudson Driggs asked the youth to shout out names of the Savior and without hesitation Kailee Angelos shouted out “My Friend.” I was touched by her immediate response that she truly saw Jesus as her friend.
We all know what it means to be a good friend and to have a good friend. A good friend is a good listener, someone you can trust and turn to, and someone you want to spend your time with. You feel welcome and comfortable in their home, and they are someone
who cares for and loves you.
The Savior can be our truest Friend as we take steps to build a covenant relationship with Him. The Savior wants to hear from us in our prayers. He wants to be someone we can trust and turn to in times of need. He wants us to spend time with Him by studying the scriptures and going to church. He wants us to feel peace and comfort and seek answers in His home—the temple. He cares for us individually and loves and understands our unique Spirit and intentions.
As Sister Runia said in her most recent conference talk, “I want a relationship with the one person who gets me, who knows my heart and how hard I’m trying.” As we bind ourselves to Him, Christ will truly become our “truest friend.”
In the scriptures Jesus said, “greater love hath no man than this that a man lay down his life for his friends. Ye are my friends.”
I’d like to think that if you and I lived during the time that Jesus was on the earth, as his followers and friends, we would have been at the gates to welcome Him into Jerusalem with Palm fronds in our hands shouting “Hosanna.” I know that Jesus Christ lives and loves each one of us, and wants to be our dearest, most treasured Friend. We can become that through the gift and use of His beautiful and wonderful Atonement. Jesus Christ can be our Strength, our Exemplar, our Savior, and our Friend.
Message provided by: Natalie Hall, Young Womens Presidency
April 13, 2025
Establishing our own Framework to Personal Revelation
The word "framework" refers to a basic structure or system that supports or guides how something is built, organized, or understood. It can be used in several contexts:

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Physically - a framework might be the wooden or metal skeleton of a building.
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Conceptually - a framework is a set of principles or guidelines that help people understand or approach something—in this case, personal revelation.

In his October 2022 general conference address, "A Framework for Personal Revelation," Elder Dale G. Renlund of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles likened the process of receiving personal revelation to the structured environment in which airplane pilots operate. He
emphasized that, similar to pilots adhering to established protocols for safety and efficiency, individuals should seek personal revelation within a defined framework to avoid deception and ensure guidance aligns with divine will.
So, when he says, “a framework for personal revelation,” he’s talking about a reliable, structured way to seek and recognize guidance from God—something that helps keep us grounded, safe, and aligned with truth. It's not about rigid rules, but about having a wise and
tested approach.
Elder Renlund outlined four key elements of this framework:
1. Scriptures: Engaging deeply with the words of Christ in the scriptures fosters personal revelation. Elder Renlund quoted Elder Robert D. Hales: "When we want to speak to God, we pray. And when we want Him to speak to us, we search the scriptures."
2. Purview: Personal revelation pertains to one's own responsibilities and stewardship. Elder Renlund cautioned against seeking revelation outside one's designated authority, noting that doing so can lead to misinterpretation.
3. Harmony: with Commandments: Genuine personal revelation will always align with God's commandments and the covenants an individual has made. Seeking revelation that contradicts established divine directives can result in misunderstanding and deception.
4. Trust and Openness: Approaching God with humility and a willingness to accept His guidance is crucial. Elder Renlund emphasized that personal revelation should be sought with a sincere heart and real intent, being open to answers that may differ from personal desires.

Elder Renlund concluded by affirming that adhering to this framework allows individuals to receive clear and trustworthy personal revelation, thereby enhancing their spiritual journey and alignment with God's will.
I testify that through establishing a framework of consistent gospel study, fervent prayer with trust and openness, and obedience to our Heavenly Father’s will, we can open the windows of heaven where personal revelation will pour into our souls and hearts flowingly. I testify that through the trueness and authenticity of our own personal revelation that we can know, feel, and experience the realities of His atonement, in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.
Message provided by: Clark Stringfellow, Sunday School Presidency
April 6, 2025
We had an interesting thing happen to us last week as we met with a couple in our ward to help them learn how to add “memories “ to their records in Family Search.
As we went through the details of adding memories, we talked about their families and learned that the husband’s family were recent converts to the church only a few generations back. We asked them to pull up their Family Tree program to make sure their family tree had them listed properly and were surprised that his grandfather’s temple work had not been done yet! What a find!
Now this faithful grandson can take his own grandfather’s name to the temple and complete his ordinances. The Spirit was strong as we marveled at this discovery, which taught all of us that one thing can lead to another significant find as we pursue our Family History work and redeem the dead.
Message provided by: Reed Shurtliff, Ward Temple & Family History Committee
March 30, 2025
When we begin each day, most of us kneel in prayer to be guided in our actions for the day. It seems apparent that much service is given based on the impressions and feelings we each receive. Some go to the temple to work as ordinance workers, or to do
vicarious temple ordinances, or sit at one’s computer and research names in our personal genealogy. Others minister through the sharing of meals for others and visit someone who could use a friend for the day, sharing a friendly smile and welcome
conversation. Many will read and ponder on the words of the scriptures to be fed spiritually for the day finding another nugget of truth for our souls, and then share that nugget with a friend. Some look around at the activities of their neighbors and cross the
street to offer help, whether it’s clearing snow from the recent and welcome storms or loading up a truck to deliver something. I opened the front door this week and visited with the smiling sister missionaries, Sister Tonumaipe’a and Sister Saeni who is new to our stake, offering to assist our fellow neighbors to better come unto Jesus Christ. They then proceeded to visit some of our neighbors.
These were some of the things I have observed during this past week or so. It is a reflection of our understanding of a single verse of scripture given in Mosiah 2:17 “And behold, I tell you these things that ye may learn wisdom; that ye may learn that when ye
are in the service of your fellow beings ye are only in the service of your God.” Apparently, many of our fellow ward members have learned this from their reading of the word of God as contained in the Book of Mormon, which was revealed to us through
the work of an ancient prophet, King Benjamin, and through the work of a modern prophet, Joseph Smith, who translated King Benjamin’s words for us, that we might learn better how to follow our Savior, Jesus Christ, even in these small and simple
ways. What would life be like if we had never learned this one lesson? How grateful I am for the lessons we learn from the holy scriptures. It’s wonderful to see many of you loving your neighbor as yourself and freely following the example of our Lord and
Savior. This is one big reason we love living in this neighborhood.
Our prayers continue to go out for each and every member who is in need of medical help or in need of spiritual lifting. Our prayers go out to our neighbors whose faith is still growing in the gospel. How grateful we are for a living prophet, President Nelson, who has given his life in the service of our Savior. How grateful we are for one of the Lord’s special witnesses who lives amongst us, President Eyring. Our prayers continue to go to heaven for them in their very important work of salvation in these last days. Being disciples of Jesus Christ, we continue to pray to know ways we can extend our faith and for ways we can help one another through our words and deeds. May the love of our Savior continue to emanate from each of you through reaching out to others in loving kindness.
Message provided by: Scott Bleak, Ward Missionary Committee
March 23, 2025
"Hope means having faith in Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ, whose power is greater and more everlasting than" our "problems. It means laying hold upon every good thing.
It means letting the Atonement of Jesus Christ and the hope of His glory and of eternal life, rest in your mind".
We are blessed beyond comprehension to have faith and hope in our Heavenly Father Savior Jesus Christ.
Come Follow Me - Moroni 7-9
Message provided by: Colleen Connolly with the Relief Society
March 16, 2025
“What do you like about serving?” Elder Bednar asked a group of children last month during a Face to Face broadcast.
We asked a few of our primary children the same question and they said …
“I like serving because Jesus said to serve each other and I love the joy it gives them and me.”
“Serving others makes me happy because it makes me feel good in my heart.”
“I like helping others because it helps me be friends with others.”
“I like how it makes me happy and Heavenly Father happy.”
“I have fun and it makes me happy.”
“I like to serve others because I feel joy and I like to serve for their happiness “
This year the Primary children have been invited to plan and participate in a service activity.
They have been asked to share Jesus’ love by serving others.
Elder Bednar said “The whole point of service is to help us bless other people, because that is what Jesus did. And if we are His disciples, we should be looking for opportunities to serve and bless other people.”
He taught “When you are serving other people, you are serving God (see Mosiah 2:17) Sometimes the best reward of serving someone else is that they do not know who did it. You are not serving so that people will tell you that you are wonderful. You serve because that is what Jesus would do.”
Hopefully there will be several secret acts of service in your home as we try to be more like Jesus.
Follow the link to watch: Face to Face with Elder and Sister Bednar
Message provided by: Natalie Stobbe with the Primary
March 9, 2025
Ever since I was able to recognize my Heavenly Father’s love I have wanted to share it with everyone, but I struggle to adequately express myself. Sister Susan H. Porter did an excellent job in the last October conference:
“Sisters and brothers, how can we receive the transforming power of God’s love? The prophet Mormon invites us to “pray unto the Father with all the energy of heart, that ye may be filled with this love, which he hath bestowed upon all who are true followers of his Son, Jesus Christ.” Mormon is inviting us not only to pray that we may be filled with His love for others but to pray that we may know of God’s pure love for ourselves.
As we receive His love, we find greater joy in striving to love and serve as He did, becoming “true followers of his Son, Jesus Christ.”
God’s love is not found in the circumstances of our lives but in His presence in our lives. We know of His love when we receive strength beyond our own and when His Spirit brings peace, comfort, and direction. At times it may be difficult to feel His love. We can pray to have our eyes opened to see His hand in our lives and to see His love in the beauty of His creations.”
Our Savior gave everything for us. He suffered for our sins and died for us. He has prepared the way for us to return. If we love Him we will keep His commandments. And as we keep his commandments we receive strength that is beyond our own, and we receive joy! What a loving Savior and Heavenly Father!
In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.
Message provided by: Karl Connolly with the Elders Quorum
March 2, 2025
This article is intended to enthuse you about going again, and again++++ to the temple.
“I just went last month,” say you, “and what is so great about the temple?”
“Ouch,” say I. “I guess you go to the temple to fill a personal quota?”
“Yes, in a way. My mother, grandfather, great aunt, western neighbor, former Primary secretary and 3rd grade teacher are or were all temple workers and they say the temple is good.
Real good. Actually, incredibly good. So I go once a month or so and I find it is okay.”
“Okay? That’s weak.”
“Come on, I’m busy! Costco and Target and snow shoveling and vacuuming and Chick- fil-A and laundry and Post Office and Fox News and CNN and The Five (I am very open- minded) and kids and, just lots of stuff.”
“True, lots of stuff. But not much time for the temple?”
“I said I am busy! And I usually go (or try to go) once a month.”
“Hmmm. While you are being so busy, think about this quote from Jean Bingham: “the temple opens our minds to a higher and broader vision.” A simple statement. Maybe between going to Costco and watching the news, attending the temple could stretch your horizons and give you a higher vision?”
“You mean like 2 Ne 9:18 says my “joy shall be full forever?”
“Exactly! Give up a night of news and get eternal News from the temple. You won’t be there alone, for likely the Lord will have an angel there to guide you. Numbers 20:16 the Lord “sent an angel”
“I do know where to go in the temple! I don’t need a guide!”
“But does your spirit know where to ponder and think and open your mind? Let the angels help you. Let the spirit of the temple help you. Let Christ help you.”
“Will my joy be full forever?”
“Yes.”
“Every week it is. The news can wait. Chick-fil-A can wait. My joy will not wait. I will joyfully go to the temple forever and ever and ever.
Message provided by: The Ward Temple & Family History Consultants