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Sunday, September 6, 2020

Stake Message Sept. 6, 2020

 Dear members of the Canoga Park Stake,

Over ten years ago, President Uchtdorf gave a talk that has been named “Lift Where You Stand.” Your present circumstances are probably quite different than imagined ten years ago. We encourage you to give thoughtful consideration to both the physical and virtual locations where you currently “stand.” Your list might include home, work, text messages, voice and video calls, social media comments, and “zoom” meetings. Then ponder how effectively you lift in each of these places. Hopefully, we can recall with fondness some occasions where we effectively listened, taught, testified, loved, and served others. The Lord is working through you to accomplish His purposes as you do these things that lift others. Hopefully this pondering will also inspire us to see opportunities where we can do even better. Recognizing specific areas where you can do better, and being motivated to try, is the essence of lifting where you stand.

President Uchtdorf’s talk along with a music video can be viewed at https://youtu.be/PxXLiEMC41s  

We would like to let you know about a recent change in a stake calling. Brother Martin Furtak has served for the better part of ten years as our Stake Just Serve specialist. He was given this assignment soon after the launch of what was then a new website called justserve.org. As this website matured, it has become terrific resource for our community as a clearing house for finding service opportunities.  A couple of years ago brother Furtak was asked to take on expanded responsibilities to training and support all of the stakes in the Los Angeles in their Just Serve activities. We have extended a grateful release to Brother Furtak so he can focus on his multi-stake responsibilities and other volunteer activities. 

Sister Yanira Giron from the Encino ward has been called and accepted the assignment to serve as our new Stake Just Serve specialist.  We can all look forward to participating with Sister Giron in meaningful community service opportunities.  

Faithfully yours,

Canoga Park Stake Presidency

     Ben Grasteit, David Benning, Mike Payne

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