June 2020 – Riverdale 7th Ward

Elder’s Quorum lesson – The Finest Homes

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5nk4H6liFk This lesson is from the April Conference given to us by Elder L Whitney Clayton: The Finest Homes. Elder Clayton talks about seeing a billboard advertising a furniture sales store that served The Finest Homes in Salt Lake City. It made him wonder, what is a Finest Home. The Finest Homes are not fromContinueContinue reading “Elder’s Quorum lesson – The Finest Homes”

Father’s Day message from Quincie Parker

Hello brothers and sisters, my name is Quincie Parker and I was asked to give a little message on Father’s Day. I just want to say how grateful I am to have such amazing father figures in my life. Without my dad, grandpas, and uncles I wouldn’t be the girl I am today. I haveContinueContinue reading “Father’s Day message from Quincie Parker”

Father’s Day message from Rylan Sears

There are all types of father figures that should be celebrated not only on Father’s Day, but year round. My father sacrifices so much for me and I am extremely grateful for him. He has always supported me in everything I do and taken care of me. He has taught me so many important lessonsContinueContinue reading “Father’s Day message from Rylan Sears”

Father’s Day message from Brother Staten

Dear brothers and sisters: I’ve been thinking about my dad, as Fathers’ Day approaches, and the feelings are mixed. There are some things about my father that frustrate me. There is also a lot of good, and the good drastically outweighs the bad. My dad was a do-it-yourself guy, and showed me that you canContinueContinue reading “Father’s Day message from Brother Staten”

Sunday Thoughts, with Mike Staten

Dear brothers and sisters, I’ve been thinking a lot about the why of this whole pandemic experience. Some of life’s trials, some of life’s experiences may be random chance, but others, I believe, are part of the Lord’s plan from the beginning. This disease didn’t surprise the Lord. It was a testament to me, asContinueContinue reading “Sunday Thoughts, with Mike Staten”

“Come and Belong” with Steve Okey

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcwNSPLD9Po Jesus Christ is our savior, he suffered and died for each of us. We should strive to dedicate our lives to him and his cause. Being a disciple of Jesus Christ requires much more than just words, it requires works. Elder Uchtdorf makes an excellent comparison about discipleship and the amount of time thatContinueContinue reading ““Come and Belong” with Steve Okey”

Sunday Message from Megan Crawmer

As a ward family let’s take the time to read and ponder together the message shared in the last general conference entitled “Come Unto Christ-Living as Latter-Day Saints” by John A. McCune. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VqVC2tJTv2Y https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2020/04/24mccune?lang=eng As a family ponder and discuss the following questions: How can centering our lives on Christ bring us closer as aContinueContinue reading “Sunday Message from Megan Crawmer”

Bishopric Message from Brother Staten

First let me say that I miss you. There are things about home church that are really good. I love the respect my boys show to the sacred ordinance of the sacrament, and I love the increased focus on family scripture study. There is, however, no substitute for the fellowship of the saints. AsContinueContinue reading “Bishopric Message from Brother Staten”