Presiding - Bishop Kevin Brandvold
Conducting - Bishop Kevin Brandvold
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Welcome and Announcements
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Opening Hymn - #220 Lord, I Would Follow Thee
Opening Prayer - Brother Jake Dold
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Ward and Stake Business
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Speaker - Sister Callie Leland
Testimonies - By Congregation
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Sacrament Hymn - #190 In Memory of the Crucified
Administration of the Sacrament
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Closing Hymn - #97 Lead, Kindly Light
Closing Prayer - Sister Libby Haslam
We will be holding Stake Conference May 1st and 2nd.
We encourage you to attend the Saturday Adult Session and talk to your Bishop about attending the Sunday General Session.
Below is a link to the broadcast we will be using for all conference sessions and the Stake Conference schedule. Please join virtually if not able to attend in-person.
http://mywebcast.churchofjesuschrist.org/Events/prospertexasstake
As you access the broadcast please include the number of people viewing the session to assist with tracking conference participation.
Youth Devotional Saturday May 1st from 12 pm to 1:30 pm
All youth turning 16 this year
Ward and Stake Council Leadership Meeting May 1st @ 4 p
In person with masks- room for all to be in person
Saturday Evening Adult Session May 1st @ 7 pm
Ages 18+
In person or broadcast
Sunday Morning General Broadcast May 2nd @ 10 am
In person or broadcast
We encourage all to attend in person and that if you will be attending in person to please let the Bishop know.
Today we will be holding Gospel Doctrine at 10am through Zoom. The meeting details are at the bottom of this message.
We will be covering topics from this week's Come, Follow Me materials. We appreciate all the participation we've had in previous meetings and encourage you to continue to participate as much as this virtual format permits.
Time: Apr 25, 2021 10:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada)
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Meeting ID: 973 2639 6437
Thank you to all those that helped clean the ward building this month.
Please click on the link for the month of April primary newsletter.
The Deacons will have a campout on May 7. More details to come.
On Friday May 14 there will be a campout at Erwin Park for all brothers of all ages as a celebration and commemoration of the restoration of the priesthood.
Please see the flyer for a list of all the class dates for the 2020/2021 school year. Next mission prep class is May 16.
We have a live video feed for our meeting today. However, due to the sacred nature of the sacrament we won’t broadcast the ordinance of the sacrament. To preserve the continuity of the broadcast we will hear from our speakers first and then conclude the meeting with the administration of the sacrament. Here is the link to the live video feed and below are instructions for accessing it. Any questions or issues please reach out to Brother Creel.
Open link in a browser
Select “Prosper 2nd Sacrament Service”
You will prompted to enter a name
View the broadcast
We have been asked as a quorum to set up chairs in the chapel overflow (gym) and the relief society every week before our sacrament meeting now that we are the first ward to use the building in the morning. We should be done by 8:20 am.
We ask that you participate as follows.
First Sunday of the Month-- Elders and YM aged sons with last name beginning with A-C
Second Sunday of the Month-- Elders and YM aged sons with last names beginning with D-I
Third Sunday of the Month -- Elders and YM aged sons with last names beginning with J-R
Fourth Sunday of the Month -- Elders and YM aged sons with last names beginning with S-Z
Fifth Sunday of the Month -- Elders Quorum Presidency, and anyone else who feels like assisting this week may voluntarily do so.
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
This past year has been one of great trial for so many in our Stake as well as the nation and the world. In the midst of all that occurred, the living Prophet by inspiration reminded us of the healing power of "Gratitude". As a Stake Presidency, we have felt that same spirit of inspiration touch our hearts as we have considered our Stake Theme for 2021.
Here is the attachment that outlines the Prosper Texas Stake theme for 2021. In a word, the 2021 theme is
Gratitude
The scripture associated with this theme is Alma 34:38.
“That ye contend no more against the Holy Ghost, but that ye receive it, and take upon you the name of Christ; that ye humble yourselves even to the dust, and worship God, in whatsoever place ye may be in, in spirit and in truth; and that ye live in thanksgiving daily, for the many mercies and blessings which he doth bestow upon you.”
This theme will be reflected in Conferences including Youth Conference as well as talks from the Stake Presidency and High Council.
As you make your own individual and family goals and plans for 2021, we hope that you would consider "Gratitude" and allow the peace and healing associated with it to bless your lives.
May the Lord bless each of you in this coming year!
The Prosper Stake Presidency
Please go to the following link to sign up to feed the missionaries dinner. The missionaries can eat dinner at any time, it does not have to be at 4 pm, and are allowed to eat with members. Missionary Meal Signup
If you would like to view and share inspirational stories and good news going on in our stake and local community, please follow the Prosper Stake Members and Friends Facebook page at Facebook.com/ProsperChurchofJesusChrist. You can also find it on Instagram @ProsperTexasStake.
The local full-time missionaries maintain a Facebook page as well and would appreciate your likes, comments, and shares on their posts to help them share messages of testimony and goodness! Follow them at Facebook.com/JesusChristinFrisco.
Other stake- or ward-affiliated private Facebook groups exist and you can join by request:
Prosper Stake Relief Society Group: Facebook.com/groups/955053174850449
Prosper 2nd Ward Relief Society: Facebook.com/groups/104159997002099 or on GroupMe
Prosper Stake Youth: Facebook.com/groups/FriscoTexasShawneeTrailStakeYouth or on Instagram @prosper_stake_youth
Prosper Stake Primary: Facebook.com/groups/582190842344481
General Addiction
Thursday's 8:00 pm at the Prosper Building, (970 N. Coit Rd., Prosper). For those who struggle with any addiction, men and women welcome. They meet in the Relief Society Room.
Spouse and Family Support Group Meeting
Tuesday mornings 10:30 am at the Legacy Bldg., (10400 Legacy Dr., Frisco, TX). Support for loved ones of those overcoming addictions. Women only meet in the Relief Society Room.
Addiction Recovery - Pornography - Men Only
Currently via Zoom. Sunday evenings at 8:30 pm. Contact Elder Dennis Shanklin for Zoom link at 818 378 1603.
Please see flyer for details. For any questions please feel free to reach out to Elder Zimmerman 949-836-6420 or Sister Zimmerman 951-642-7502 or our High Council support Brother Sallaway 832-233-8328. We will be following social distancing protocols for seating and encourage participants to wear face masks.
We hope you continue to have faith building experiences as you study Come, Follow Me. We would like to invite you to download and use the church's Living app to share your thoughts and impressions, especially during this time when meeting together each week is not possible.
Sharing your spiritual insights through the app is simple – open the app on your device, click on "Circles" in the bottom right, then select the group that is most relevant. For example, you can select "Adult" to share with all adult members of Sunday School.
We look forward to reading what you have to share! Thanks,
Brother Dold, Sunday School President
Members are encouraged to maintain a current temple recommend; please schedule through Brother Camp at 801-735-8762.
At this unprecedented time the Bishop wants everyone to continue reaching out to their ministering families and make sure they are doing well. Please reach out to President Schaack or Sister Taylor if anything needs to be brought to their attention.
Fact vs Fiction:
Areas of rivers, lakes, and mountains are safe from tornadoes. Actually, no place is safe from tornadoes. In the late 1980’s, a tornado swept through Yellowstone leaving a path of destruction up and down a 10,000ft mountain.