29-May-2019

Elders,

Welcome to Wednesday. I hope that you had a great Memorial Day weekend. It was great to be back in quorum last Sunday. Ken led us in a wonderful lesson as we talked about how our homes are like castles and what we can do to fortify them and deal with the invaders that are diligently trying to storm through and destroy us. If you didn’t get a chance to read Elder Rasband’s talk “Build a Fortress of Spirituality and Protection”, take a few minutes and feel the spirit of his message and testimony.

We have a service opportunity this Saturday. We are looking for a couple of Elders to come down to Camp Haven (about 2 hours away) and help clear the road of branches. If you could spare several hours this Saturday, I’d really appreciate your support. It starts at 8:00 am and ends in the afternoon. Please let me know if you are available to help.

This week we are studying about preparing ourselves for the future and the prophesies of the Second Coming. Whether it is preparing like the wise virgins – filling the oil in our lamps one drop at a time, building up our fortress walls like Captain Moroni,  or taking our “talents” and multiplying them – we have a responsibility to prepare and make the best out of our time here on earth. I really appreciate all that you all do to help our quorum, ward, and community be a better place. 

Elders, there are many in the ward and neighborhood that are struggling. As we prepare for fast Sunday this coming Sabbath, please take a moment to consider who you can fast and pray for specifically. Your specific fasting, faith, and prayers will go a long way to helping to lighten the burdens of those in our midst – especially if we don’t just fast and pray, but also listen and then act on the promptings we receive.

Thanks for your friendship. You are all great men. Please let me know if there is anything that the quorum can do to help you and your family.

See you on Sunday,

President Oldroyd
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