Announcements

Next Year Meeting Time

We officially received notification from the stake that our ward’s meeting time for next year in 2022 will be from 10:00-12:00.

New Years Stake Dance

For youth 14 years and older there will be a multi-stake new years stake dance on Friday December 31 from 8:30 pm-12:30 am in Carrolton. Please see flyer for details.

January 8th Leadership Conference

On January 8th many in our stake will have the opportunity to be taught in person by a member of the Quorum of Twelve Apostles, a member of the Presidency of the Seventy, a member of our Area Presidency, and our Area Seventy.

Of special note is the Youth Devotional at 3:00P. Our stake is assigned to attend and conduct the Youth Devotional. There will be several young men and women from our stake who will speak and participate in the music. Attendees are "youth only" so it will be a little of a challenge to drop the youth off and then pick them up, but it is a rare opportunity to meet an Apostle in person, so please make any arrangements possible for our youth to participate.

Youth Devotional – 3:00 PM (Sponsored by the Prosper Texas Stake, but held at the Lewisville Stake Center)

Choir Practice

We welcome anyone interested in singing to attend choir practice on Sundays in the chapel from 3:15-4:30.

Emergency Preparedness Survey

In order for the Bishop and Elders Quorum president to fulfill their duty, it is important for every family to take this 3 to 4 minute survey. Only the Bishop and Elders Quorum President will have access to this information.

Please go to the following link: Emergency Preparedness Survey "

Youth Temple Trip

There will be a ward youth temple trip for all youth that are turning 12 or older on February 16. More details will be shared in the coming months. All youth are encouraged to mark their calendars now and plan to schedule the time off from work so everyone can attend together.

Stake Missionary Prep Class

Every 2nd Sunday of the month the Stake has a missionary prep class at 7 pm in then Stake Center for all youth 15 years and older. For any questions please contact Bother and Sister Argyle.

Youth Protection Training

If you are working with youth and have not taken the church's Youth Protection Training in the past three years, please follow this link to take the class. It takes about 30 minutes.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/callings/church-safety-and-health/protecting-children-and-youth?lang=eng

Primary Newsletter

Please click on the link for the month of December primary newsletter.

Sacrament Live Video Feed

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.

1. Open link in a browser

2. Select “Prosper 2nd Sacrament Service”

3. You will be prompted to enter a name

4. View the broadcast

Elders Quorum Setup Chairs

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.

Stake 2021 Theme

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

Missionary Meal Signup

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

Stake/Ward Social Media Links

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 Facebook page at Facebook.com/ProsperChurchofJesusChrist. You can also find it on https://www.instagram.com/prosperchurchofjesuschrist/

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

• JustServe opportunities in the North Texas area: https://www.facebook.com/justservenorthtexas

Addiction Recovery and Family and Spouse Support

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.

Temples

Members are encouraged to maintain a current temple recommend; please schedule through Brother Camp at 801-735-8762.

Ministering

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.

Emergency Prep

Keep no less than a half tank of gas in your car in the event a evacuation seems likely. Gas stations may be closed during emergencies and unable to pump gas during power outages. Plan to take one car per family to reduce congestion and delay.