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 canContinue reading "Father’s Day message from Brother 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, asContinue reading "Sunday Thoughts, with Mike 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.   AsContinue reading "Bishopric Message from Brother Staten"

I hope this message finds you all safe and happy.  I have been wracking my brain this week to find a message to share with you all. I even tried to get Johna to write a message but she said no way, so I will give it a shot.  I feel that with everything thatContinue reading "Ward Message 5/31/2020"

As we celebrate Memorial Day this next week I started thinking about my ancestors that have passed on before me. My wife and I had the opportunity to go with my mom and dad to visit grave-sites of some of my ancestors on both my mom's side and my dads side of the family. IContinue reading "Memorial Day Message"

Ricardo P. Gimenez, a member of the Seventy, gave a talk titled "Finding Refuge from the Storms of Life", in April's General Conference. He had some rather timely encouragement for getting through the storms we will experience in life. For some of us, the most recent pandemic "storm" may be the biggest storm in ourContinue reading "Finding Refuge from the Storms of Life"

Hello brothers and sisters I hope all is well and that the blessings of our Father in Heaven are being poured out upon you. As I have thought about this pandemic and the bad things that have been reported I thought that there has to be things out there that I am thankful for becauseContinue reading "May 17th Sunday Message"

Happy Mother’s Day to all of the mothers and future mothers out there. This has always been one of my favorite holidays. Each year I reflect on my mom and the things that she taught me and the things that I have learned. My mom was and is always there for me. As many ofContinue reading "Mother’s Day Message"

Relief Society message & thoughts from Michelle Voigt As you reread or listen to this talk Think of President Nelson’s response to the children’s question of “Is it hard to be a prophet” and how it might relate to you. Also, ponder how we can draw principles of truth from the Prophet Joseph’s experiences thatContinue reading "An Especially Noble Calling"

This weeks Primary Come Follow Me lesson is on Mosiah 7-10 Read 7:18–20, 33 God helped people in the scriptures, and He can help me. I am grateful for the scriptures and how the teach me. Limhi’s people, who were in slavery to the Lamanites, needed faith that God would help them, so Limhi remindedContinue reading "Primary Lesson Outline from Heidi Hymas"

Hello brothers and sisters I hope all is well and that many blessings are being poured out upon you all. This time of year is one of my favorites. I love spring and fall. Going out on walks with my wife and seeing everyone outside and working in their yards, and talking with neighbors thatContinue reading "Sunday message from Brother Aubrey"

Hello good saints and friends, What a thought-provoking week.  The uplifting and testimony sustaining messages from conference.  The celebration of the restoration of the gospel of Jesus Christ. The call to place our faith into action by fasting and praying, with the whole world, to find, if not solutions, peace during this pandemic.  The weekContinue reading "Easter Messages"