Dear Brother and Sisters of the New Canoga Park Stake,
We pray that this week’s message finds you and your loved ones safe and sound even amid the civil unrest that we are witnessing on a daily basis. How disheartening it has been to watch peaceful protests turn to rioting and looting. As true followers of the Lord Jesus Christ, we hope that our lives reflect love and respect for all of God’s children. The admonition of the Savior to “love one another” has never been more applicable and more important.
On to some stake business...
We understand that many of you are anxious to hear about the upcoming ward boundary changes. Believe me, we are anxious too! We have submitted a proposal to Salt Lake for approval but have yet to receive a response. We have heard that many of our bishops have been bombarded with inquiries as to the who, what, when and why. We assure you that the neither the bishops nor ourselves are in possession of all the details. Rest assured that the upcoming changes will be the will of the Lord. We thank you for your patience in this regard.
This week’s message comes from the youth of the Woodland Hills Ward. Last week for the fifth Sunday meeting Bishop Ioannou had asked each of the youth to send a short video clip of their testimonies and/or a talent they have nurtured over the years. These videos were then assembled into a compilation.
The video can be viewed at https://youtu.be/9zsC9QLhdrA
We love you brothers and sisters and are anxious to get to know each one of you face to face. We ask that you continue to petition the Lord for relief from the COVID-19 crisis as well as the widespread civil unrest. Stay close to Lord through the principles of the Big 3:
1. Daily Personal and Family Prayer
2. Daily Personal and Family Scripture Study
3. Weekly Family Home Evening
Sincerely,
Presidents Grasteit, Benning and Payne
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