The Church has reached out to our Stake for there is an URGENT need to fill some assignments at the Bishop’s Storehouse.

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Due to the many recent events, many Senior Church Service Missionaries at the Welfare Square Bishop’s Storehouse and Home Storage have selected to stay home.  However, the Magna Bishop’s Storehouse and Home Storage needs to continue to operate and meet a very high volume of patrons with anticipation of growing needs.  This creates an URGENT need for volunteers to help supplement the existing staff to assist patrons in filling food orders, stocking shelves, and packing goods.  Approximately 6 additional individuals per shift are needed (two shifts per day).  If you have been trained to help patrons previously, you are in high demand. Certified forklift drivers are needed.  Ages 16 and older are welcome.  Volunteers over the age of 60 and not immune-compromised are welcome to volunteer.  Missionaries returning from the field that have the time and are cleared medically to serve would be very welcome.

Each day typically has two shifts of between 3-4.5 hours.  You may sign up for one or multiple shifts.  We are looking for a number of volunteers who could serve on multiple days and provide some consistency to the staffing.  We expect the need for additional volunteers to extend between 1-3 months depending on conditions.  Please use good judgment and follow guidelines as outlined by local health officials and recent Church updates.  Individuals who feel ill in any way are asked not to fill their assignments or come to the facility.

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ages 16 and older
Ages 60+ No underlying illnesses
Able to lift 40 lbs, if unable, let the manager know
Can communicate effectively
Able to be on their feet for extended periods
Be able to work independently
Hygienically Clean
Must be proficient in speaking English

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Sunset Ridge Ward and Stake buildings are CLOSED until further notice.

Church buildings should not be used for gatherings — even if the only gatherers are from the same household or for a family activity.  We want to stay within the guidelines established by our state and county governments.

We are closing the building down immediately for any personal use such as parties, family gatherings/events, reunions, and sporting events, etc. We will keep the building open for ward and stake leadership meetings and interviews if needed. This means that those who have the building scheduled will need to relocate or postpone their event. I feel we need to take greater precaution and wisdom to keep our members as safe as possible. We can’t control everything, but the little we can we hope to minimize the spread of COVID-19 in our little part of the vineyard.

I understand the inconvenience placed on families that have already scheduled the building and for those that are looking to schedule it in the near future, but our members safety is our number one concern. A school district Superintendent put it this way, “In the end, it will be impossible to know if we overreacted or did too much, but it will be quite apparent if we underreacted or did too little.” Our scheduler will notify any who currently have the building reserved.

For those of you who were able to watch or listen to President Nelson, he announced that after the morning session of Conference tomorrow morning there will be a Solemn Assembly and Hosanna Shout.

President Nelson instructed that a white handkerchief would be used during the Hosanna Shout. This does not have to be any special handkerchief, it just has to be white. If you do not have one, that is okay. You do not need to go and try and find one or buy one. He said that we can wave our hand instead and it will be just fine. -Bishop Harwood

Starting this week many stores are offering Senior Shopping Hours. Call ahead to see if your favorite store offers these hours. Please help us get the word out!

We love our Elderly and would like to help! If you are unable to shop or would like some assistance, please contact the Relief Society, Elders Quorum President, or a member of the Bishopric.

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Some people may be at higher risk of getting very sick from this illness.
This includes:

• Older Adults
• People who have serious underlying medical conditions like:
  • Heart disease
  • Diabetes
  • Lung disease

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As announced by the first presidency:

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As we get further instructions from our Stake President we will post them here. In the meantime, let’s be the best ministers we can be, look after one another, and take care of each other! -Stay tuned!

EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY

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WE HAVE MOVED!

Please meet at the Stake Center for all activities and meetings that would have normally been held at the Oaks building.

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The theme will be “Ministering to All through Family History Work” and much of the content will address how missionary, ministering, and family history efforts can be tied together.

Below is a list of who should participate:

• Stake Presidencies, Stake Councils, Stake High Counselors with responsibilities for temple & family history work
• Bishoprics, Ward Councils, Relief Society and Elders Quorum Counselors responsible for missionary efforts, and family history efforts, Ward Mission Leaders
• Youth Quorum and Class Presidencies
• Ward Temple and Family History leaders and consultants

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Face to Face Event with President and Sister Oaks, February 23, 2020 at 4:00 P.M. MST for all youth 11-18yrs old. This will be broadcasted via Internet, you can watch it on the church website.