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
Brother DeJesus, Bishopric Second Counselor
Hello Mapleton 26th Ward and Happy New Year! I hope you had an amazing holiday season!
With the celebration of the new year, I have been thinking about the 2024 goals I was able to achieve, and also the ones that I fell short on. It can be frustrating when we fall short on goals we are trying to achieve, especially if the failed list is longer than the achieved list. I recently came across a post from President Nelson, where he stated three requisites that can help us succeed with our goals. He said:
“First, Be Patient.” “Real change requires time - and often a lot of time. It is tempting to expect immediate results and then become disappointed when things don’t work out exactly as planned. This may be why the apostle Paul counseled us to “run with patience the race that is set before us.””
“Second, Be Persistent. Keep at it, even when things get difficult. Push through the tough times, and realize that even small victories mean you are having success. The savior “waxed strong in the spirit” as He grew older. We too can wax strong in spirit and in our talents and habits if we persevere.”
“Third, Be Prayerful. Call upon God for the strength you need as you labor diligently to become a better version of yourself – a better disciple of Jesus Christ, a brighter light in the world. For “they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint” (Isaiah 40:31).”
I’m grateful to know that the Lord will help us achieve the goals we set. If you set goals of any kind, don’t be too hard on yourself if you aren’t immediately where you want to be. The Lord loves effort! Celebrate the small wins, stay positive, be patient, and keep at it! Pray often and ask the Lord for guidance, and He will provide it. After all, He loves you and wants you to succeed!
We love you all, and wish you a very Happy New Year!
Brother DeJesus
Family Spotlight
Hendrix Family
Currently, Melissa, Kayleigh, and Mandy Hendrix are living with Janae and Bryant Austin. Melissa is the oldest child of Bryant and Janae Austin. The Austins moved to Mapleton the summer before Melissa’s senior year of high school in 1996. After high school graduation, she left to attend Snow College and graduated with her associate's in Accounting. She worked for 15 years at UCCU and quit before Mandy's birth. After her divorce, she moved back to Mapleton and into the basement of her parents' home. In April 2022, Melissa graduated from BYU-Idaho with a bachelor's degree in Marriage and Family Studies. Melissa will graduate with a master's degree in special education from Western Governors in April 2025. It took Kayleigh and Mandy 12 years for their mother's prayers to be answered before they could come to earth.
Kayleigh is a 5th grader at East Meadow Elementary School. Kayleigh is passionate about basketball and soccer. She loves to read, especially books about the American Revolution or the Babysitters Club. She is obsessed with Harry Potter and loves learning about their universe. When she grows up, Kayleigh wants to be a chemical engineer.
Mandy is a 3rd grader at East Meadows Elementary School. Mandy loves to dance and plays sports. Mandy is the family fashion consultant and often designs outfits for everyone. In school, her favorite subjects are math and reading. She hopes to follow her mom's example and become a teacher when she grows up.
Our family has been blessed to be a part of this fantastic ward family. As we have faced some dark moments in life, angels in this ward supported us.
Coming up in the 26th Ward...
Blood Drive
January 16th from 2:00 - 7:00 pm
Mapleton Stake Center
Ward Choir Practice
Sundays at 1:00 pm
Wendy and Alan Houtz's home
Sacrament Meeting Program
1/19/2025
Presiding: Bishop Jed Finlinson
Conducting: Ryan DeJesus
Organist: Lori Serr
Music Director: Sylvia Athay
Announcements
Opening Hymn: #42 Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise
Opening Prayer: TBA
Ward Business
Sacrament Hymn: #195 How Great the Wisdom and the Love
Administration of the Sacrament
Speaker: Chris Samia
Congregational Hymn: #1014 My Shepherd will Supply My Need
Speaker: Aria Samia
Closing Hymn: #156 Sing We Now at Parting-Accompanied by Will Dyer
Closing Prayer: TBA
2nd Hour Meetings
Sunday School & Primary
