Presiding - Bishop Kevin Brandvold
Conducting - Bishop Kevin Brandvold
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Welcome and Announcements
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Opening Hymn - #259 Hope of Israel
Opening Prayer - Brother Doug Hansen
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Ward and Stake Business
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Primary Program
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Sacrament Hymn - #190 In Memory of the Crucified
Administration of the Sacrament
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Closing Hymn - #7 Israel, Israel, God Is Calling
Closing Prayer - Sister Mindy Linderman
On Saturday December 4 we will hold our Ward Christmas Breakfast from 8:30-10:30 in the ward building. Please see the attached flyer for more details.
The Prosper Stake will hold a live nativity on Saturday December 11th from 6-8pm at Frontier Park in Prosper. (see attached flyer)
See attached flyer. This year we are continuing our partnership with Cornerstone Assistance Network of North Texas in its hoodie and jacket drive. Cornerstone is a multi-faith organization that serves our community and neighbors. They have asked if we could help provide a large number of hoodies! One of the things I love about this organization is the donations they ask for are for chosen individuals who would otherwise go without. Each hoodie is for a specific child. While you are out (and online) shopping if you are able it would be a huge blessing if you could choose a child from the list to donate a NEW hoodie/jacket too. We have a huge need so if this sign up fills up and you would still be willing to help please let me know. I would be happy to give you a child to buy for. Collection deadline December 2nd
Drop off locations:
1) Please check with your Relief Society President for ward drop off locations
2) Ship it! You can also have your donations shipped directly to the following address:
Cherise Sallaway-832-233-8534, 1151 Amistad Drive, Prosper TX 75078
We welcome anyone interested in singing to attend choir practice on Sundays in the chapel from 3:15-4:30.
Tithing settlement appointments with Bishop Brandvold are currently being held. You can sign up for an appointment here: Tithing Settlement Sign Up. Please contact Doug Hansen (972-896-2658) with any questions or if you would like to set up a virtual meeting.
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.
Please see the flyer for a list of all the class dates for the 2021 calendar year.
There is a mission prep class tonight at the Prosper Stake Center at 7pm.
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 November 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 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.
Emergency Documents
Imagine how hard it would be after a disaster if you couldn’t prove your identity, or if you didn’t have access to your bank account. Avoid a difficult situation by making copies of your documents and keeping them in a waterproof bag. Include the following items as a minimum:
Current photo IDs, driver licenses, birth records, Social Security cards, passports
Photos of family members in case you get separated
Health insurance and prescription cards
Medical records, medications and dosages
Phone numbers (family, friends, doctors)
Bank account information
Wills
Insurance documents (homeowner, renter, flood, life)
Property deeds, leases, mortgages
Vehicle titles, insurance, leases, loan documents
Inventory of household possessions and their value
Backup computer files (on a CD, DVD, USB drive)
Copies of important keys
Utility bills (to prove where you live)