WELCOME, MAPLETON

26TH WARD!

Ward Focus

Building Christlike family relationships

Stake Focus

Experience joy and divine power through Jesus Christ by intentionally honoring our sacred covenants.

Bishopric Message

Recently, I went with President Palmer to introduce one of our youth to their first ministering companion. Along the way, we commented about what an amazing ward we have. I have thought about that a lot. As I work with the people in our ward, I really am amazed at the caliber of people here. I have the opportunity to be with the youth and hear their testimonies. I see the service that they provide at activities. Our youth are incredible. I am amazed and feel that they are light years ahead of where I was at their age. As I attend classes in the ward, I see the goodness of our teachers in all of the classes, adult, youth, and children. I see the love that they have for the other members. My children love their teachers. In ward council every week, I see the concern that our leaders have for members who are struggling. They are quick to reach out and comfort them. I feel very blessed to be around all of you and am very grateful for all that you do.

At our recent stake conference, I felt impressed that we have many around us that are not currently enjoying the blessings of activity in the church. I know that what we have in the Mapleton 26th Ward is very special and that there are those around us that need what we have. As we look for opportunities to share what we have, the lord will bless us to know where we need to go and give us "in the very hour...what [we] shall say" (D&C 100:6).

Love,

Brother Allan

Family Spotlight

Haniford Family

We are new to Utah from Georgia, where we have lived for the past 9 years. We have lived in Florida, Arizona, North Carolina, Virginia, and north Georgia before that.

Shane is retired from SUE/civil engineering, due to an injury, and enjoys reading, writing, and board games. Angie homeschools Evangeline and Zane. She recently finished a degree in Public Health and hopes to continue to further her education.

Evangeline enjoys ballet, and Zane plays baseball. Ruby is in 10th grade, she loves theatre, and she has started track. Rose is a senior and loves to sing. Olivia is studying Mandarin with the US Army. Elias has started at BYU Provo and is loving it, and his twin Xavier hopes to start film school in August. Orion is 23 and is working in Murray. Isabella is married to Jake Mann, and they have a beautiful toddler boy, Hugo. She's finishing her degree in nursing. Savannah is married to Brandon Keddington, living by SLC and working with a pediatric dentist. She is expecting.

We love to go to musicals, the symphony, and sporting events, and to play board games together. We are converts of 22 years and are so grateful to be members of the Church.

Coming up in the 26th Ward...

Ward Choir Practice

Sundays at 1:00 pm

Wendy and Alan Houtz's home

General Conference

April 5-6

Watch live or on-demand on Broadcasts.ChurchofJesusChrist.org

Bodhi Bake Sale

Saturday, April 12th, 6:00 - 8:00 pm at the Allan’s

All proceeds will go to our ward missionary fund.

Mapleton Community Cleanup

April 26th 9:30 am - 12:00 noon

Bring family and friends to help in neighborhood projects or community projects!

Lunch served at noon for all! Reach out to Michelle Estes with any questions.

Sacrament Meeting Program

3/30/2025

Presiding: Bishop Jed Finlinson

Conducting: Karl Allan

Organist: Boston Gubler

Music Directors: Sylvia Athay

Announcements

Opening Hymn: #1015 Oh, the Deep, Deep Love of Jesus

Opening Prayer: Wendy Bird

Ward Business

Sacrament Hymn: #193 I Stand All Amazed

Administration of the Sacrament

Bearing of Testimonies

Closing Hymn: #1014 My Shepherd will Supply My Need

Closing Prayer: Mike Bird

2nd Hour Meetings

Primary, 5th Sunday Meeting, Young Women's & Young Men's