SOUTH STAKE​
APRIL 2025
Stake Presidency Message
By President Gregory N. Hoole
Today’s world seems to eschew more and more anything that is uncomfortable. Indeed, we are encouraged to cut, excise, or cancel anything that could possibly cause us discomfort in our lives. If we shun all things uncomfortable, however, how do we grow? How do we gain strength, wisdom, and character? How do we discover the deeper truths that we, like Moses, may “never ha[ve] supposed.” How do we learn to overcome?
With respect to our relationships, please note the connection between cancel culture and the world’s belief that excising all discomfort from our lives is necessary to personal happiness. When we shun the difficult work of striving to extend to others the same longsuffering and forgiveness that God extends to us, we become more willing to sever relationships with anyone who has offended us, including our friends, our neighbors, and even our family. This disunity and severing is anathema to the most fundamental purpose of the gospel of Jesus Christ—“at-one-ment.”
It has been said, “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” This could not be truer than when applied to our eternal destination. As echoed by the late-LDS scholar Melissa Inouye, “without fellow travelers, we will never reach our destination.” The beauty of this truth is self-evident; in refusing to abandon each other, we end up rescuing ourselves.
Upcoming Events |
April
5-6 | General Conference: Online Saturday: 10am, 2pm, 6pm and Sunday: 10am, 2pm. Find additional information here.
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18 | Stake Primary Activity: 3:00–4:30 pm at the Stake Center. Primary children ages 8+.
18 | Good Friday Service: 7:00–8:00 pm at the Stake Center. Please join us for a musical service centered around Christ's Atonement and Crucifixion. Please invite our friends and neighbors to attend.
20 | Easter Sunday​ Services: 9:30 am and 12:00 pm. Feel Jesus Christ's greater love. Please invite your friends and neighbors to attend. He is risen!
28 | Stake Blood Drive: Please sign up at redcrossblood.org/give
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​May
4 | Stake Baptisms: 3:00 pm at the Stake Center.
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4 | Worldwide Devotional for Young Adults: For young adults (ages 18–35). Young adults are encouraged to look for a local event to gather so they can view it together. Watch live or on demand here.
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​June
1 | Stake Baptisms: 3:00 pm at the Stake Center.
7-8 | Stake Conference
13 | 150th Anniversary of Young Men Organization: More info to come
25-28 | Stake YW Girls Camp
29 | Stake Baptisms: 3:00 pm at the Stake Center.
30 - July 2 | Stake YM Boys Camp
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July
20 | Stake Baptisms: 3:00 pm at the Stake Center.
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Weekly + Monthly Ongoing Activities
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YSA Sunday School Class: Taught by Daren Watts the 1st and 3rd Sundays 11:00 am – 12:00 pm in the Milo Way Building.
Endowed for Life | Mission & Temple Prep: Taught each Sunday from 3–4:00 pm in the Stake Center Relief Society Room until Sunday, May 25, 2025.
HIS MINISTRY GAVE US THE PERFECT EXAMPLE
Jesus’s example is one of pure love. He showed us how to love God by striving to do His will above all else. He compassionately healed the sick and disabled, fed the hungry, raised the dead, cared for the poor, welcomed the social outcasts, and ministered to all who faithfully sought Him out.
You can have faith that the Savior extends that same love and compassion to you.
As Christians, we strive to be like Jesus and to reflect His love.
WE CHOOSE TO HAVE FAITH IN HIM AND FOLLOW HIM
True disciples of Jesus Christ are willing to stand out, speak up, and be different from the people of the world. They are undaunted, devoted, and courageous.
– Russell M. Nelson
