Announcements

Stake Conference

Stake Conference will take place next weekend on Saturday September 25 and Sunday September 26. All sessions will take place at the Prosper Stake Center and will be held in person and also broadcast.

The Saturday Leadership Session will be from 4-5:45 pm

The Saturday Evening Adult Session will be from 7-9 pm

The Sunday General Session will be form 10-12 pm

For more information go to the following link .

The live video broadcast schedule is at https://mywebcast.churchofjesuschrist.org/Events/ProsperTexasStake

Hurricane Ida

We have been given an awesome (and urgent) service opportunity to provide disaster relief efforts to our brothers and sisters affected by Hurricane Ida in Louisiana. The next weekend assigned to our Prosper Stake is the weekend of October 2-3. Such service opportunities will be etched into the hearts and memories of all who participate and be a great blessing to the families who are served by our efforts.

Here are some basic details: (more details to come for those participating)

• Teams of 8-10 people will be organized (one chosen as crew leader)

• Brothers and Sisters are invited to participate

• Youth are invited as long as a parent is with them. (If you have arranged to send your youth under the supervision of another adult, please communicate this for approval by the bishopric.)

• Leave for Gonzalez, Louisiana on Friday and set up camp. Work Saturday and then Sunday until 1:00 pm before driving back home.

• Those who participate must be self-sufficient. (Tent/Lodging, food, etc) The command center is a campsite with porta potties and showers.

• Some supplies/tools may be provided, but we are encouraged to bring our own

Please use this link to the P2 Hurricane Ida Relief Sign-Up/Inventory to sign up any participating from your family, if you can drive, and what supplies/tools you can provide, etc (If you cannot attend, you can still contribute supplies/tools needed). Because we need to organize crews/teams quickly, we ask that you look at your schedules and try to complete the volunteer list as soon as possible.

Ward Youth Fireside

Our monthly ward youth fireside will be held next Sunday Sept 26 at 7pm in the chapel. All youth 12yrs and up are invited to attend.

Stake Missionary Prep Class

Please see the flyer for a list of all the class dates for the 2021 calendar year.

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 September 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 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

Dust bunnies

There’s a super important reason why dusting is a vital chore at home. Those dust bunnies when near a spark will ignite and spread a fire quickly. Dust bunnies near a space heater and electrical sockets are a huge fire hazard. Make your home dust bunny free.