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“Look to God and Live”
By Elder D. Todd ChristoffersonThe counsel to “look to God and live” (Alma 37:47) is given in the scriptures and also by a branch Young Women president in the African country of Lesotho after a fatal accident.It has meaning for us not only in eternity, but also makes all the difference in the character and quality of our mortal lives.It is only by looking to God that individuals, families, and even nations can flourish.In the oft-repeated promise in the Book of Mormon, to prosper meant not only economic well-being and ministering to the needs of others, but also both spiritual guidance and blessings, and the capacity to rise above hardship and trial.The opposite was not poverty. It was being cut off from the presence of the Lord.His presence refers to the influence of His Spirit in one’s life.In looking to God, we can find peace in difficulty and our faith can continue to grow even in times of doubt and spiritual challenge.This is where people can receive strength in opposition and reconcile the ideal with present reality.Looking to God means that He is not just one of our priorities; it means rather that He is our one highest priority.

March Relief Society Presidency MessageThis month is full of activities and what a great time to invite others to join us. We will be celebrating the Relief Society birthday. It's our 178^th year! This organization was patterned after the Priesthood and stands as a support for women all over the world to strengthen homes, provide service and to encourage discipleship to our Savior Jesus Christ.Sister Reyna I. Aburto related the following in her general conference address in Aprill 2022. "Relief Society is not limited to a room in a building, a Sunday lesson, an activity, or a presidency at the local or general level. Relief Society is the covenant women of the Church; it is us —each of us and all of us. It is our 'global community of compassion and service.' Anywhere and everywhere we go, we are always part of Relief Society as we strive to fulfill its divine purpose, which is for women to accomplish God’s work in individual as well as collective ways by providing relief: 'relief of poverty, relief of illness; relief of doubt, relief of ignorance—relief of all that hinders … joy and progress.'" (We Are The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, by Reyna I. Aburto, April 2022 General Conference)May we all realize the great gift we have in our sisterhood.Love,
Sister Jennifer Johnson

Announcements

Scripture Study will be this Wednesday, 7 p.m., here at the church.BAPTISMS
Jack & Bonnie Cook March 22^nd at 3 p.m.
Gracie Stwyer March 29^th at 3:30 p.m.A Memorial for Sister Kris Osterbaan will be March 28^th at 10 a.m.The ward will have a Spring Picnic on Saturday, March 28^th at the church at noon. Please bring a side and/or a dessert to share.Stake Conference will be March 28^th and 29^th at the Redmond Stake Center (450 Southwest Rimrock Way, Redmond, Oregon).Easter is April 5^th. Here is the First Presidency Easter message.General Conference will be April 4^th and 5^th. Ways to watch: stream online through ChurchofJesusChrist.org, the YouTube: General Conference Channel, or streaming apps like BYUtv.org, KSL+ on your phone or connected TV. More details here from the Church website.

Fast Sunday will be April 12^th.The Willamette Valley Temple open house will be from Thursday, April 23^rd through Saturday, May 9^th. No tours will be given on Sundays.
Elder Uchtdorf will preside over the dedication on Sunday, June 7^th at 10:00 a.m., which will be broadcast to all units in the temple district. There will also be a rebroadcast at 2:00 p.m. that day.
Please share this news with family, friends, ministering sisters and brothers as you feel inspired. More information about preparations will be shared by the stake in coming weeks.Redmond Stake Youth Camp
July 13-18^th 2026
Brother Brad Wilcox will be joining them for a day!

Second Hour

Come Follow Me - Sunday SchoolMarch 16-22
Genesis 42-50
“God Meant It unto Good”March 23-29
Exodus 1–6
“I Have Remembered My Covenant”March 30 - April 5
Easter
“He Will Swallow Up Death in Victory”Priesthood and Relief SocietyMarch 22^nd
"The Atoning Love of Jesus Christ"
by Neil L. AndersenMarch 29^th
Stake Conference

Building CleaningMarch
Chris Poulsen & family
Bill Altig
Sheila Faubion
Jeannie Fessler & family
James GordonApril
Damon Pope & Family
Jim & Jennifer Maynard
Bill & Jennie Ward
Kevin Jones & Family
Chris Martel

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