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Wednesday, April 15, 2020

Easter Message from Bishop Ioannou

Woodland Hills Ward Family,

Happy Easter to all our beloved Sisters and Brothers.  We truly miss seeing you all in person but under the current COVID 19 situation, we all know that Shelter in Place is the best thing to do and Home Centered Church is our current mode of operations.  Partaking in the Sacrament is essential and for the households with the Priesthood we encourage you to partake of the Sacrament weekly.  For the homes without the Priesthood, we have received direction from the First Presidency to ensure that all willing members receive the Sacrament at least once a month.  If the Bishop has not been able to reach you and you want to receive the Sacrament, please email the Bishop and he will make arrangements for you to get the Sacrament.  Please be advised that when the Bishopric comes to administer the Sacrament, they will not enter your home or touch anything you touch or consume.  We adhere to all implemented State regulations and keep a 6ft distance, thus the Sacrament is administered on the back patio or on the front porch.
To augment the Home Centered Church activities you have been doing, the Stake Presidency will continue with their pre-recorded YouTube messages.  On the Ward level we will be hosting some virtual activities on the dates listed below.  

Special thanks to the Ward Relief Society Presidency for compiling this list:  

April 19th, 11 AM:  Sunday School with Bro. Harrison (Via Zoom meeting-Sign up with Bishop Ioannou required)

April 26th, 11 AM:  Priesthood meeting/lesson (Via Zoom meeting-Sign up with EQ President McKeown required)

May 03rd, 11 AM:  Sunday School lesson (Via Zoom meeting- Sign up with Bishop Ioannou required)

May 10th, 11 AM:  Relief Society meeting/lesson, taught by Sister Bartholet (Via YouTube video-Link will be provided)

May 17th, 11 AM:  Sunday School lesson (Zoom-Sign up with Bishop Ioannou)May 24th, 11 AM:  Priesthood meeting/lesson (Zoom-Sign up with EQ Pres. McKeown)

Announcements:
  1. Please ensure you are doing the "BIG 3" (Prayer, Scripture Study, and Family Home Evening).
  2. Thank you to those that volunteered to help at the Bishop’s Storehouse.  The person in charge of the Storehouse will call you when they are in need of help. 
  3. Pres. Benning is looking for people to volunteer to bear their testimony for an upcoming video meeting.  If you feel able to do that please contact him at david@benningfamily.com
  4. If anyone needs help with food, getting groceries or anything else please let the RS Presidency know.  
  5. If anyone needs a blessing please contact the Bishop.
  6. We do have new missionaries and we will be sharing them with the Tarzana Ward.  You can reach Elder Lewis at brandon.lewis@missionary.org and their phone number is 818-605-4776. 
Most importantly, please let the Sister Kerwin (RS Pres.) hkerwin1@aol.com, Brother McKeown (EQ Pres.) greg@gregmckeown.com, or Bishop Ioannou know if anyone is sick with the COVID 19, or if there are any other needs.One final message;
Stuck at home, same thing day in and day out, cabin fever driving you crazy, don't despair.  These sacrifices we are all doing are for a better tomorrow.  Think of Jesus and his sacrifice for all of us! We Love you and you are our Family!Happy Easter,The BishopricBishop IoannouBrother SpearrinBrother HansonBrother Godwin (Ex. Sec.)Brother Lockhart (Ward Clerk)

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