Bishopric Message 

Sitting on the stand for the first time a few weeks ago (admittedly feeling a little overwhelmed!), I had a wonderful feeling of unity and love for all of you. I have gained so many wonderful friends and experiences since being in this ward. We have been through a lot together. I remember our beginning as the slivers of 3 different wards brought together. That alone can be hard enough, but then Covid hit and we were not able to meet regularly. We figured things out though and grew to know and love each other. I hear quite frequently from other friends and family members, as I discuss our ward activities, how we seem to be doing things way above the standard. We are blessed with so many talented and giving people. Thank you all.

I love this time of year as we get out our gardening tools, watch things grow, and begin planning our yard and vegetable gardens. Wendy and I are quite often amazed at what we see as we hike and explore the mountains and canyons we have right in our backyard. Sometimes we will stop and just look at the smallest little plant or rock, or stare across the amazing vistas that are so frequent in our state. We are getting excited to share one of our favorite places with the youth on the upcoming high adventure camp! (Just a little plug for those invited that haven’t made up their mind yet 😆)

After studying the Book of Mormon last year and learning so much from Come Follow Me, I had quit reading it as consistently when we changed to studying the Doctrine and Covenants. After a month or so, I realized how important it is to read every day as we have been counseled by our prophet. It has been good for me to get back on track, even when I only read a few verses. I hope that we can all continue to read and study this amazing book that has been given to us.

I am looking forward to serving you in the bishopric for the next few years. Thank you for all the support and love you have shown me already. I feel incredibly blessed to be part of this ward family.

Bro Houtz

Sacrament Meeting Program

6/1/2025

Presiding: Bishop Jed Finlinson

Conducting: Alan Houtz

Music Director: Zachary Bone

Organist: Holly Angell

Announcements

Opening Hymn: #101 "Guide Me to Thee"

Opening Prayer: Eugenia Dreyer

Ward Business

Sacrament Hymn: #174 "While of These Emblems We Partake"

Administration of the Sacrament

Bearing of Testimonies

Closing Hymn: #1024 "I Have Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ"

Closing Prayer: Vincent Dreyer