Hello Mapleton 26th Ward,

As we celebrate Independence Day this month, I am grateful for the many freedoms we enjoy as a nation and for the blessings they provide in my life. Additionally, we should also remember an even greater gift from our Heavenly Father, and that is the gift of moral agency and the freedom that is given through Jesus Christ.

Through the Savior's Atonement, we are free to repent, to change, and to draw closer to Him. As we choose to follow Jesus Christ, we experience peace, hope, and joy that the world cannot offer.

This month, we invite each of you to use your God-given agency to strengthen your relationship with the Savior. Whether through daily prayer, scripture study, attending the temple, serving others, or partaking of the sacrament with renewed purpose, every choice to follow Him will lead to greater spiritual freedom.

May we stand firm in our faith, cherish the blessings of both religious and spiritual liberty, and remember that true and lasting freedom is found through Jesus Christ.

-Brother DeJesus

We are the Hinds Family. We have 3 daughters, a son, a son-in-law, and coming soon (October 2026) a granddaughter!! With the exception of the 4 years we lived in Boston, Mapleton has always been home. 

Rorie will be a senior at BYU this fall majoring in finance. This summer she is doing an internship with Goldman Sachs in Salt Lake City. Thomas is a pharmacy tech in Salem. He recently graduated with a bachelor's degree in public health. Randyn will be in the 9th grade this fall. She works hard at developing her piano skills and plays the bass in her school orchestra. She loves to ski and especially loves hanging out with friends. Rylie and Joey both work full-time and bought a house in Mapleton last summer. They are expecting their first baby in October! 

Kris is currently a corporate engineer for Nestle. After 31 years with Nestle, he will be retiring in December and making a career change. I love that I have the opportunity to take care of our family full time. It's the best job!! 

We love Mapleton and are so thankful for great neighbors, friends, and a wonderful ward family!!!