Sacrament Meeting – October 8, 2023

Presiding	Bishop Jeff Andrus
Conducting	Bishop Jeff Andrus
Organist	Kristin Erickson
Chorister	Laura Hughes
Opening Hymn	♫ Hymns 98 I Need Thee Every Hour
Invocation	By Invitation
Ward & Stake Business
Sacrament Hymn	♫ Hymns 195 How Great the Wisdom and the Love
Administration of the Sacrament	A sacred ordinance where we partake of bread and water in remembrance of Jesus Christ’s atoning sacrifice.
Youth Speaker	Callie Theobald
Speaker	James Cottam
Musical Number	Ye Elders of Israel Performed by the Little Valley Ward Young Men
Speaker	Dave Theobald
Closing Song	♫ Children’s Songbook page 82 When He Comes Again
Benediction	By Invitation

Announcements

Young Women Service Project
It’s that time of year again and The Young Women are teaming up with Samaritan’s Purse to send Christmas boxes to kids in 3rd world countries. The Young Woman did this service project last year and really enjoyed it so have decided to do it again. Your donations last year really helped us make this service project a success.
If you’re looking for ways to donate this Christmas Season this is a great opportunity. We are asking for donations for shipping the boxes and to help us fill the boxes with gifts for the kids. We have a goal of 50 shoeboxes. If you would like to donate to this cause please Venmo Sabrina Ward with donations.
(The cost of each box is about $25.)
We can’t wait to see where our boxes end up and to share our love of Christ with these kids.
Thanks for your support!
The Little Valley Young Women

If you want more info on the project feel free to click the links below.

https://www.samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/pack-a-shoe-box/
https://video.samaritanspurse.org/discover-the-fun-of-packing-a-shoebox-4/

2023 Tithing Declaration Appointments
Please schedule a Tithing Declaration with Bishop Andrus at www.LittleValleyWard.com/tithing-declaration/.
This annual Tithing Declaration allows members to make sure their contribution records are correct and to declare to the Bishop their status as a tithe payer.

Before you arrive at your Tithing Declaration please review your donation history online at ChurchofJesusChrist.org/donations

If you would prefer a print out donation history please reach out to James Cottam, Assistant Ward Clerk – Finance

St George Utah Temple Open House Tickets
Tickets for the St George temple open house tours are available at StGeorgeTemple.ChurchofJesusChrist.org

Please attend the open house and invite your family and friends.

Temple and Family History
The St George Utah Temple Dedication is scheduled for Sunday, December 10th. We are hoping you can schedule Temple Appointments on November 1st.

Download a copy of the 2023 Little Valley Ward Temple and Family History Plan

Devotional for Youth, Parents, and Leaders
NEW DATE – Speakers to include Elder D. Todd Christofferson, General Young Women President Emily Freeman and Utah Area President Kevin W Pearson on Sunday, October 29th from 7:00 – 8:00 pm.

Emotional Resilience Groups
Emotional Resilience groups are being held on the Ward Level. Sign up here.
For more information contact U’i Afualo or Dusty Butler who are the Little Valley Ward specialists.

Temple Recommend Appointments
Need a Temple Recommend?
First, call or text Jeff Loveless for an appointment with a member of the Bishopric.
Second, Go to the Little Valley Stake Center for an interview with a member of the Stake Presidency on the second or fourth Sunday of the month, 2-4pm, or every Tuesday 6-7pm.

Thought of the Week
A new feature we are starting is a weekly “thought of the week” that goes along with this weeks “Come, Follow Me”. The plan is to post these a few days ahead of time in the Adults circle of the Gospel Living app and then post them in the bulletin. We’d love to have many different people help with this. If you would like to write a “thought of the week” please send it to Michael Cox early in the week or post it in the Gospel Living app. Read the Thought of the Week.

Bulletin Announcements
If you have an item for the Ward Bulletin please ensure you have submitted it to Michael Cox no later than Thursday at 5:00 pm.

Stake Mission Prep
Stake Mission Prep is held on the 2^nd and 4^th Sundays at 4 p.m. at 2537 E Mountain Ledge. Dress is casual.

Stake Adult Religion Class
Stake Adult Religion Class is held on Tuesdays at 7:30 pm at the Rustic Chapel. All Adult members are invited to attend. Dress is casual. The current lesson topic is “Doctrines of the Gospel”.

Gospel Library App Tips
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Little Valley Stake Calendar
You can view the Little Valley Stake Calendar on the Stake Website www.LVSaints.com

Save The Date
check out the Save the Date section for announcements/activities that are several months away. More details for these items will be added as we get closer.

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Activities

Young Women
YW High School Group activity calendar
YW Middle School Group activity calendar
YW Intermediate and Younger Group activity calendar

Young Men
YM Deacon Quorum activity calendar
YM Teacher Quorum activity calendar
YM Priest Quorum activity calendar

Combined Youth Activities
2023 Youth Theme “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me” (Philippians 4:13)
Youth Theme Resources | Youth Theme Music Video

Multi-Stake Regional Dance, Sept 16th at the Institute building. Our stake is responsible for this one which is primarily being planned by the youth committee.

Stake Mission Prep: Stake Mission Prep will be held the 2nd and 4th Sunday for each month, starting September 24th at 4 pm. Held at Stake Young Men President Tye Roger‘s house for all senior and juniors.

NEW DATE – Speakers to include Elder D. Todd Christofferson, General Young Women President Emily Freeman and Utah Area President Kevin W Pearson on Sunday, October 29th from 7:00 – 8:00 pm.

Stake St. George Temple Youth Open House Tours, October 18th

There will be a Worldwide Youth Testimony Meeting – 10/22. This is the same date as Stake Conference. More information will follow.

Primary

Activity Days:

Boys Younger is CTR 7 & Val 8
Boys Older is Val 9 & 10
Girls Group 7 is CTR 7
Girls Group 8 is Val 8
Girls Group 9 is Val 9
Girls Group 10 is Val 10

get schedule and details at the Primary Activity Calendar

Primary Program Songs:

January – “Jesus Once Was a Little Child“
February – “Baptism“
March – “Gethsemane” (Music Video)
April – “I Feel My Savior’s Love“
May – “He Sent His Son“
June – “The Church of Jesus Christ“
July – “I Love to See the Temple“
August – “I’ll Walk with You“
September – “I Know My Redeemer Lives“
October – “Scripture Power“
Extras:
- “The Miracle“. (Music Video)
- “Did You Think to Pray“
- “If The Savior Stood Beside Me“
Amazon 2023 Primary Program Playlist
YouTube 2023 Primary Program Playlist

Relief Society
NEW DATE – Speakers to include Elder D. Todd Christofferson, General Young Women President Emily Freeman and Utah Area President Kevin W Pearson on Sunday, October 29th from 7:00 – 8:00 pm.

Relief Society Baptisms on October 26 at the Cedar City Utah Temple followed by lunch at Silver Silo.
Meet at Shannon Bridges house at 9:20 am. Appointment at 10:30 am.

Relief Society “Favorite Things/Harvest Dinner” at the Meetinghouse on November 16th at 6:30 pm.

Elder’s Quorum
NEW DATE – Speakers to include Elder D. Todd Christofferson, General Young Women President Emily Freeman and Utah Area President Kevin W Pearson on Sunday, October 29th from 7:00 – 8:00 pm.

Seniors/Empty Nesters

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Save The Date

St George Utah Temple Open House – 9/15 – 11/11, except Sundays and Saturday, 9/30. Reservations requested and can be made at StGeorgeTemple.ChurchofJeusChrist.org
Stake Youth Temple Open House – 10/18
Stake Conference – 10/22-10/23. There will be a visiting Church authority.
Worldwide Youth Testimony Meeting – 10/22
NEW DATE – Speakers to include Elder D. Todd Christofferson, General Young Women President Emily Freeman and Utah Area President Kevin W Pearson on Sunday, October 29th from 7:00 – 8:00 pm.
First Presidency Christmas Devotional – 12/3
Ward Christmas Dinner Party – 12/9
Ward Conference – 12/10 (date will likely change due to Temple Dedication)
St George Utah Temple Dedication – 12/10. The dedicatory sessions will be broadcast to all congregations in the St. George Utah Temple district.

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Lesson Schedule

Sunday School (1st & 3rd Sunday of each month)
October 15 – Philippians; Colossians “I can Do All Things through Christ Which Strengtheneth Me“
October 29 – TBA 5th Sunday Lesson
November 5 – Hebrews 1-6 “Jesus Christ, ‘the Author of Eternal Salvation‘”
November 19 – James “Be Ye Doers of the Word, and Not Hearers Only“
December 3 – 1-3 John/Jude “God is Love“
December 17 – Revelation 6-14 “They Overcame… by the Blood of the Lamb“
December 31 – TBA 5th Sunday Lesson

Elder’s Quorum/Relief Society (2nd & 4th Sunday of each month)
October 8 – To be announced General Conference talks
October 22 – St George Utah Little Valley Stake Conference
October 29 – TBA 5th Sunday Lesson
November 12 – To be announced General Conference talks
November 26 – To be announced General Conference talks
December 10 – Ward Conference / likely canceled for St George Utah Temple Dedication
December 24 – To be announced General Conference talks

Young Men/Young Women (2nd & 4th Sunday of each month)
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October 8 – Ephesians “How Can the Gospel of Jesus Christ Help Me Strengthen My Family?“
October 22 – St George Utah Little Valley Stake Conference
October 29 – TBA 5th Sunday Lesson
November 12 – Hebrews 7-13 “How Can I Draw Closer to Jesus Christ through Sacred Ordinances and Covenants?“
November 26 – 1 and 2 Peter “How Can I Help My Ancestors Come Closer to Jesus Christ?“
December 10 – Ward Conference / likely canceled for St George Utah Temple Dedication
December 24 – Christmas “How Does Jesus Christ Show His Love for Me?“

Primary (Every Week)
Families – please review the Come, Follow Me for Families Appendix (Preparing Your Children for a Lifetime on God’s Covenant Path). As we all want to see our children stay on the covenant path, as a Primary Presidency we have decided to focus on these topics in the Little Valley Ward Primary.

September 24 – 2 Corinthians 8–13 “God Loveth a Cheerful Giver”
October 8 – Ephesians “For the Perfecting of the Saints“
October 15 – Philippians; Colossians “I Can Do All Things through Christ Which Strengtheneth Me”
October 22 – St George Utah Little Valley Stake Conference [consider studying 1 and 2 Thessalonians “Perfect That Which Is Lacking in Your Faith” at home as a family]
October 29 – 1 and 2 Timothy; Titus; Philemon “Be Thou an Example of the Believers”
November 5 – Hebrews 1–6 Jesus Christ, “the Author of Eternal Salvation”
November 12 – Hebrews 7–13 “An High Priest of Good Things to Come”
November 19 – James “Be Ye Doers of the Word, and Not Hearers Only”
November 26 – 1 and 2 Peter “Rejoice with Joy Unspeakable and Full of Glory”

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Thought of the Week

by Michael Cox

This week for Come, Follow Me we are studying the Epistle of Paul to the Ephesians. This letter was likely written about 61 AD during Paul’s house arrest in Rome, mentioned in Acts 28:30. Paul had previously spent about 2 to 2 ½ years preaching about Jesus Christ and His atonement in and around Ephesus (Acts 18:19, Acts 19:1-10, Acts 20:31). Paul wrote to the church members to encourage them be united in their faith in Jesus and to love each other. There are many great teachings, both familiar to us and less familiar.

Paul ends his epistle with his well-known metaphor to “put on the whole armor of God” in Ephesians 6:10-18. As you read this first note that Paul didn’t tell us to “put on some of the armor of God” or “put on the comfortable pieces” or “the pieces we like”. He said to put on all the armor of God so that we may be able to stand against the devil and his temptations and schemes, which will let us withstand challenges and “having done all, to stand”. Paul then lists 5 defensive pieces of armor: 1) your loins girt about with truth (more modern translations call it the “belt of truth”) , 2) breastplate of righteousness, 3) feet shod (or covered) with the preparation of the gospel of peace, 4) above all, take the shield of faith, and 5) the helmet of salvation, followed by just one offensive weapon the “sword of the Spirit”, which Paul defines as “the word of God”.

Many great things we could focus in these verses on, however I’ll mention just a couple of them. Paul tells them and us to put on the whole armor of God. He mentions in verse 16 that “above all” have the shield of faith. In battle you keep your shield ahead of you and will help stop many attacks before they ever get to your armor. Your faith, brothers and sisters, will help protect you against many attacks of the adversary. At times of weakness when you may not have you the “whole” armor of God with you can still have your shield of faith. Then, after Paul describes these defensive weapons, he tells us to have one offensive weapon, a short sword which is the word of God. This verse reminds me of Alma 31:5 which reads in part “the preaching of the word had a great tendency to lead the people to do that which was just – yea, it had had more powerful effect upon the minds of the people than the sword, or anything else… therefore Alma thought it was expedient that they should try the virtue of the word of God”.

Protect yourselves with the armor of God, especially with faith, and have the sword of the Spirit/the word of God, and then pray always, for both yourself and all the other believers, which will help us stay on the covenant path back to our Heavenly Father and His Son the Lord Jesus Christ, because of the atonement of Jesus.

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