Presiding - Bishop Kevin Brandvold
Conducting - Brother Shaun Stanton
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Welcome and Announcements
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Opening Hymn - #203 Angels We Have Heard on High
Opening Prayer - Brother Nate Trayner
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Ward and Stake Business
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Testimonies - By Congregation
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Sacrament Hymn - #193 I Stand All Amazed
Administration of the Sacrament
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Closing Hymn - #212 Far, Far Away on Judea's Plains
Closing Prayer - Sister Michelle Freeze
The First Presidency invites members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, their families and friends to participate in the First Presidency’s annual Christmas devotional tonight. Tonight at 6 p.m. mountain standard time, view a livestream of the devotional on the following channels:
Live Watch page (broadcasts.ChurchofJesusChrist.org)
Latter-day Saints Channel (website, YouTube, mobile app, Roku)
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.
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.
Exhibit opening and artist reception for Jorge Coco on December 10 from 7-9 pm at the Museum of Biblical Art. Admission is free but advance registration is required please see flyer for more information.
The Prosper Stake will hold a live nativity on Saturday December 11th from 6-8pm at Frontier Park in Prosper. (see attached flyer)
We welcome anyone interested in singing to attend choir practice on Sundays in the chapel from 3:15-4:30.
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 "
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.
As we approach the Christmas season, we would like to provide you with the opportunity to help families who may need a little extra assistance with the holiday. If you would like to participate, you may obtain gift cards to give to the Bishop, who will pass them on to these families.
Please see the flyer for a list of all the class dates for the 2021 calendar year.
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.
Please click on the link for the month of December primary newsletter.
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 be 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 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
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.
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.
How Much Water to Store
The general rule of thumb is that you should have at least one gallon per day per person. While this is more than is generally needed per day to survive, if you are particularly active – for example, clearing debris in the hot sun – then you will need to drink more.
You should also have another half of a gallon or so per person for sanitary purposes and for handling other tasks, such as rinsing dishes.
If you assume one and a half gallons per person per day, you will be in good shape. You should aim for AT LEAST a three-day supply, but that is a bare minimum. How many days’ worth you decide to store is up to you, but you should try to store as much as possible.