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"Lost Luggage, Redeemed Souls"
By Elder Gary E. StevensonFar more sacred than checking a bag at an airport, “I wonder what it is like for a loving Heavenly Father to send His most precious belongings, His children, away from their heavenly home, knowing they must pass through challenges of mortality.His great comfort is knowing they don’t travel alone. Blessed are those who care for and nurture others. Be thoughtful and intentional handlers of His precious cargo, His children, through ministering assignments and strengthening the rising generation.First, consider your ministering assignment as “Christlike caring” of the Lord’s most treasured possessions. Contemplate how to provide Christlike love and service, offer help and comfort, seek prayerfully the guidance of the Spirit, and help prepare families to make and keep sacred covenants.Second, nurture the rising generation by motivating, teaching and encouraging our young people to receive the holy name of Jesus Christ in their hearts and minds.Each of God’s children is a precious soul who will one day be redeemed by its holder. Disciples of Jesus Christ rise with renewed determination to care for them.That we may fulfill that mission for ourselves and diligently care for others as they seek to return to His heavenly embrace is my prayer.

Announcements

Scripture Study will resume in September.The Family History Center located in our ward building will be open every Sunday from 1:00-2:00 p.m. and Thursday evenings from 7:00-8:00 p.m. All are invited.Temple Preparation Class will continue today, right after the 2^nd hour.NEED BLESSINGS? Our ward has been invited to assist with service at the Willamette Valley Temple, helping with both interior cleaning and exterior grounds maintenance from July 27 through August 8. Each ward or branch has been assigned two weeks of service. Whether you are able to serve inside or outside, your willingness to give of your time and talents is greatly appreciated. Every act of service, no matter how small, helps further the Lord's work.
There is a sign-up sheet available during church today. If you are unable to sign up in person but would like to participate, please email a member of the bishopric, and they will gladly help reserve a time for you.
Thank you for your willingness to serve the Lord and strengthen His kingdom. As we care for His holy temple, we not only bless the lives of those who worship there, but we also invite greater peace, joy, and spiritual strength into our own lives. We hope many of you will prayerfully consider joining us in this sacred opportunity to serve.Choir practice for the Christmas Program begins today at 12:30 every Sunday.Splash Pad Primary Activity at Sahalee Park (199 SE 7th St, Madras, Oregon 97741) on Wednesday, August 12^th from 4:30-6:00 p.m. There will be pizza and juice boxes at 5:00 p.m.!The Stake Relief Society is excited to share a Save the Date for their upcoming Women's Camp! Mark your calendars and plan to join together for a beautiful weekend of fellowship, fun, and renewal.
This special weekend will be held September 25th & 26th at Hoodoo Ski Resort, and will be filled with fun activities, amazing food, meaningful connections, and opportunities to simply slow down and be refreshed.
Come renew your soul, rekindle your joy, and remember the light within you.
More details, registration information, and the full schedule will be shared in the coming weeks.

Second Hour

Come Follow Me - Sunday SchoolJuly 27 - August 2
Ezra 1; 3–7; Nehemiah 2; 4–6; 8
“I Am Doing a Great Work”August 3-9
Esther
"Thou Art Come … for Such a Time as This”August 10-16
Job 1–3; 12–14; 19; 21–24; 38–40; 42
“Yet Will I Trust in Him”August 17-23
Psalms 1–2; 8; 19–33; 40; 46
“The Lord Is My Shepherd”August 24-30
Psalms 49–51; 61–66; 69–72; 77–78; 85–86
“I Will Declare What He Hath Done for My Soul”August 31-September 6
Psalms 102–103; 110; 116–119; 127–128; 135–139; 146–150
“Let Every Thing That Hath Breath Praise the Lord”Priesthood and Relief SocietyAugust 9^th
"Best Days and Worst Days"
by Emily Belle FreemanAugust 23^rd
"Jesus Christ—the True Vine"
by Elder Ulisses SoaresAugust 30^th
Bishopric

Building CleaningAugust
Rick & Sandi Candland
Alexa Gassner & Family

Helpful Phone Numbers

Call Kevin Jones, the Executive Secretary, to make appointments with the Bishop.

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Announcements should be emailed to Sandi Candland at [email protected] by Thursday each week.