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"Love All; Love Each"Jesus Christ—the True Vine"
By Elder Ulisses SoaresThe night before His suffering and death, Jesus Christ declared, “I am the true vine…ye are the branches” (John 15:1,2). Through this beautiful and moving metaphor, the Savior taught that He is the true, trusted and essential source of spiritual nourishment.Therefore, just as the branches cannot bear fruit of themselves unless they remain connected to the vine, neither can we reach our full spiritual measure unless we abide in Him and His gospel.Abiding in Christ is a constant, conscious and sacred choice. It doesn’t remove life’s burdens, but through His grace, those burdens are made lighter.As we place ourselves in His loving care and take upon us His yoke, we receive the spiritual power to endure and overcome the trials, weaknesses and sorrows of mortality – burdens often too heavy to bear without His redeeming help and healing influence.The world is full of voices, some good, some lacking in substance and some that deceive. Over time, these voices can grow into tangled vines that lead to spiritual loss and sorrow.In a world of many voices, remaining connected to the True Vine is not merely desirable; it is essential to our spiritual survival.July Relief Society Presidency MessageThis year we celebrate 250 years of the blessings of freedom and opportunity for those living in the United States of America. I recently heard the Tabernacle Choir sing 'America the Beautiful,' a beloved hymn penned by Katherine Lee Bates. As a child, we sang this song in school after saying the Pledge of Allegiance, and I am still moved by the words:"God shed his Grace on thee,
And crown thy good with brotherhood
From sea to shining sea."The lyrics serve as a powerful message of prayer for God's grace, striving for brotherhood (and sisterhood) and seeking divine refinement for our nation. "A free country is an American dream. Keeping that dream alive in your minds and hearts is a continuing responsibility." (America --The Land of Promise, Barbara B. Smith, February 17, 1976) I hope we, as sisters, will keep the dream of America alive as we live, work, and serve in this blessed country.Love,
Sister Alexa Gassner

Announcements

Scripture Study will be this Wednesday, 7 p.m., here at the church.The Family History Center located in our ward building will be open every Sunday from 1:00-2:00 p.m. and Thursday evenings from 7:00-8:00 p.m. All are invited.Temple Preparation Class will continue today, right after the 2^nd hour.Jefferson County Fair is July 22-25.

Second Hour

Come Follow Me - Sunday SchoolJuly 13-19
2 Kings 16–25
19: “He Trusted in the Lord God of Israel”July 20-26
2 Chronicles 14–20; 26; 30
“Our Eyes Are upon Thee”July 27 - August 2
Ezra 1; 3–7; Nehemiah 2; 4–6; 8
“I Am Doing a Great Work”Priesthood and Relief SocietyJuly 26^th
"A Peculiar Treasure"
by Alan R. WalkerAugust 9^th
"Best Days and Worst Days"
by Emily Belle Freeman

Building CleaningJuly
Jim & Sue Rahi
Keri Martella
Donna Watson
Kathleen Hillis
Pearl Stwyer & family

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Call Kevin Jones, the Executive Secretary, to make appointments with the Bishop.

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Announcements should be emailed to Sandi Candland at [email protected] by Thursday each week.