Canyon Creek Ward Calgary Alberta Foothills Stake The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Vision With faith in Jesus Christ, we joyfully walk The covenant path that leads to life eternal, inviting All God’s children to join us in the journey.
Ward Mission Plan : May Share your favorite general conference talk with a non-member or Less active friend, family member, or acquaintance.
Sacrament Meeting May 30th, 2021 9:45AM – 11:00AM
Presiding: Bishop James Thompson
Conducting: Brother Garth Forsyth
Opening Hymn: # 123 “Oh, May My Soul Commune with Me”
Invocation: By Invitation
Ward Business: Brother Garth Forsyth
Sacrament Hymn: # 193 “I Stand All Amazed”
“Bearing of Testimonies”
Closing Hymn: # 112 “Savior, Redeemer of My Soul”
Benediction: By Invitation
Pianists: Sister Sheri Jones Sister Madelyn Howells
Sunday, May 30th, 2021 Fast and Testimony Meeting –, 9:45 – 11:00 AM: ****Please Read**** Some provincial indoor meeting restrictions for faith-based groups were lifted earlier this week back to 15% of fire code effective May 28, 2021. We should be able to accommodate any ward members at the 24th Street chapel who wish to attend Sacrament meeting, socially distanced in cohort groups and fully masked. To tune in to Fast and Testimony meeting, or to bear your testimony from home: - Note – we have had some technical trouble broadcasting our Zoom meeting to YouTube. For F&T meeting we will use Zoom only for all participants. - Use Zoom link and passcode: https://zoom.us/j/96504599056 / Passcode: sacrament - Please remember to keep your audio muted throughout the meeting unless bearing testimony. We have defaulted the meeting to “mute all participants upon entry” to avoid participants needing to press “mute” immediately. Thank you! - During the testimony sharing portion of the meeting, please Indicate through the chat that you would like to bear your testimony. A member of the bishopric will monitor the chat and put through participants in order, including those participating from home and in person at the chapel. - Please make sure that when it is your turn to participate that you UNMUTE in Zoom. Please ensure that you MUTE in Zoom once you have concluded your testimony.
For those attending Sacrament Meeting in person: - Please arrive early. Although Sacrament meeting will start at 10 AM, we need Aaronic Priesthood aged boys and Melchizedek Priesthood brethren to help with the Sacrament! One and all: please come early, enjoy the Spirit and listen to the beautiful prelude music. - Mandatory COVID-19 public health measures are in place across the province. Please wear a mask always covering both your nose and mouth except for partaking of the Sacrament and speaking from the pulpit. If you forget a mask at home, single-use masks will be available in the South Foyer. 15% of Fire Code capacity remains in place, but we do not expect to exceed our attendance limit. All who wish to attend are welcome. For all those who do not have capacity to provide sacrament at home, please come! - Please do not congregate inside or outside the Chapel either prior to, or after our Sacrament meeting. This is not an ideal situation for any church congregation; however, we must abide by the direction given by the Chief Medical Officer of Alberta to not socialize outside of cohort or family groups. Make your way in an orderly fashion to the West exit unless you will be helping with post-Sacrament clean up. Thank you!
Sunday, May 30, 2021 Bishopric-Led 5th Sunday Presentation – Personal Wellbeing and Self-Reliance, 12:00 Noon: Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/97617883901 / Passcode: 5thsunday / If you cannot access Zoom and wish to phone in, use the following: +1 (587) 328-1099 Canada / Meeting ID: 976 1788 3901, Passcode: 420251023
Monthly Zoom Schedule: 1st - Sunday School 3rd - Primary
2nd – Relief Society 4th – Elders Quorum
5th Bishopric Led This Week May 24th – 30th Lesson # 22 Come Follow Me: Doctrine & Covenants 58- 59
Zoom Meetings Bishopric-Led 5th Sunday Personal Wellbeing Presentation : 12:00 And Self Reliance Passcode: 5thsunday
Gospel Study This Coming Week May 31st – June 6th Lesson # 23 Come Follow Me: Doctrine & Covenants 60 & 62
Zoom Meetings Sunday School :12:00
Ward Assignments: Names in BOLD are team leaders. If you are unable to fulfill the assignment on that day, please make arrangement with someone else on list or another ward member. Please advise Brother Rob Fisher of changes by text to 403-399-5108 or email at [email protected]. Upon completion of assignment please return key to Rob Fisher (home mailbox)
Chapel Cleaning Schedule May 30th – June 5th June 6th – June 12th June 13th – June 19th June 20th – June 26th Shaw, E. Jensen, M. Bullhorn, W. Larsen, B. Kamile, J. Jensen, P. Cobb, M. Taylor, B.
Building cleaning during COVID restricted meeting schedule involves vacuuming the chapel and trafficked hallways, cleaning bathrooms and replenishing paper supplies, mopping the south entry and cleaning the south entry door and glass, emptying all trash receptacles and attending to any other cleaning and straightening as required.
Please contact Brother Rob Fisher regarding building issues needing attention.
Building Lock up Schedule May 30th – June 5th June 7th – June 13th June 13th – June 19th June 20th – June 26th Fisher J. Mendoza, I. Brown, D. Henrie, S. Members responsible for locking up must find a replacement if they are unable to fulfill the responsibility, and also must arrange to pass the key to the next person.
Announcements:
Ward
June 2021 is Ward Indexing Month! Tracey and Peter Dennehy,, are our Ward Temple and Family History consultants: "We are doing a ward indexing challenge during the month of June! We will ask each member to index as many records as possible and keep records of those numbers. This will be a friendly challenge, males against females, and you are welcome to invite your friends and family to participate. -If you have never indexed before or would like a refresher, we will be sending "how-to" videos via the ward Facebook page and email. -If you have any questions, please contact: Tracey Dennehy - ph: 587-500-8377 (text is best, in case I am working) email: [email protected] Peter Dennehy - ph: 403-921-8804 (text is best, in case I am working) email: [email protected].
June 5 & 6, 2021 – Foothills Stake Conference – Saturday Sessions at 3 PM and 7 PM; Sunday Session at 10 AM
Saturday, June 26th. Second Annual 50Km Walk! The Elders Quorum would like to invite the Canyon Creek Ward to join the 7 original participants in recreating last year’s walk. For those wanting to participate there will be 3 walk levels offered 10km, 25km, and 50km. Maps and Details to Follow!
Tuesday nights: Boys and Girls Activity Meetings – Run every 1st and 3rd week of the month Girls: 6:45 – 7:45 PM / Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/94911360701 / Passcode: girls / If you cannot access Zoom and wish to phone in, use the following: +1 (587) 328-1099 Canada / Meeting ID: 949 1136 0701, Passcode: 672772
Boys: 7:15 – 8:00 PM / Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/93464662838 / Passcode: boys / If you cannot access Zoom and wish to phone in, use the following: +1 (587) 328-1099 Canada / Meeting ID: 934 6466 2838, Passcode: 176711
Thursdays at 7 PM, Relief Society Emotional Resilience Meeting, In-person only, in the RS Room: Part of becoming like the Savior includes facing challenges and hardships during this life. Dealing with life’s challenges successfully requires faith in Jesus Christ and emotional resilience. Emotional resilience is: • The ability to adapt to emotional challenges with courage and faith centered in Jesus Christ. • Helping yourself and others the best you can. • Reaching out for additional help when needed. Learning some basic skills for dealing with life’s challenges and disappointments can help us prepare to face hardships with emotional resilience. Here are some of the principles of emotional resilience: • Developing Healthy Thinking Patterns • Understanding Our Body and Emotions • Managing Difficult Emotions • Building Healthy Relationships • Providing Strength to Others Check out this article: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/life/tips-for-becoming-emotionally- resilient?lang=eng for more information. You can access the course material online here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/emotional-resilience-for-self-reliance?lang=eng We will be hosting an Emotional Self-Reliance Course for the sisters in Canyon Creek Ward. We have worked hard to gain all approvals to have it in our ward. This class will be for sisters only and will be led by Karen Bagshaw on Thursday evenings at 7pm in the Relief Society Room of the 24th Street Chapel. All health mandates will be followed and masks must be worn in the church building at all times. To ensure that we are well within our occupancy limits, we'd ask for you to reply to [email protected] to sign up for the class. This will be an opportunity to grow emotionally, as well as spiritually. As with many of the self-reliance courses, it will also be an opportunity to build lasting relationships within the group. We hope that if you are feeling lost, lonely, overwhelmed, or perhaps even just needing an evening once a week with your sisters in the gospel, that you will come and learn with us
Stake:
Sunday, May 30th, Foothills Stake Strengthening Marriage Course – Zoom your way to a more meaningful and joyful marriage: 3 Sundays only, your choice of 1 PM or 3 PM – 90 minute classes - Applying Gospel Principles & Communicating with Love June 13th - Fostering Equality and Unity & Overcoming Anger June 27th - Resolving Conflict & Enriching Marriage To sign up, email: [email protected] or text Lisa Helton @ (403) 200-8841
June 5 & 6, 2021 – Foothills Stake Conference – Saturday Sessions at 3 PM and 7 PM; Sunday Session at 10 AM
Sunday, June 6, 2021 Supporting Children and Youth: A Broadcast for Parents and Leaders (Including youth leaders!), 4 PM: -President M. Russell Ballard, acting president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Elder Quentin L. Cook of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and General Officers will talk about opportunities to bless youth and children as areas come out of the pandemic. -“One of our highest priorities continues to be strengthening the rising generation’s faith in Jesus Christ, and helping children, youth and their families progress along the covenant path as they meet life’s challenges,” said Elder Michael T. Ringwood, a General Authority Seventy with assignments over youth and children programs. “As the world begins to slowly emerge from pandemic restrictions, we hope this broadcast will revitalize parents’ and leaders’ efforts to bless our young people as they begin to reengage in normal activities.” -Youth quorum and class presidencies and parents and leaders of youth and children are invited to participate in this presentation. The broadcast and training segments will be useful resources for parents and leaders as they begin to reintegrate children and youth activities. -The one-hour presentation, as well as segments for specific audiences, will be available at ChildrenandYouth.ChurchofJesusChrist.org and on Gospel Library. The presentation will include practical ideas for engaging in the Children and Youth program as families and in wards. It can be used in families, ward and stake councils, stake youth leadership committees, ward youth councils, Aaronic Priesthood quorum and Young Women class presidency meetings,
Sunday, June 13th, Face to Face for Single Adults 31+, at 4 PM: Elder Neil L. Andersen of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and President Jean B. Bingham and Sister Sharon Eubank of the Relief Society General Presidency will host a Face to Face event for single adults ages 31 and older on June 13, 2021. “We know that many single adults are facing difficult challenges or have questions or concerns,” said Elder Andersen, adding that “the Savior’s love can heal every sorrow. We hope to be able to share the incomparable love of the Savior with our friends around the world. ” The event will be transmitted on the Church satellite system, broadcasts.ChurchofJesusChrist.org, face2face.ChurchofJesusChrist.org, Latter-Day Saints Channel, BYUtv and other channels on Sunday, June 13, at 4:00 p.m. mountain daylight time. Local leaders are encouraged to determine a viewing date and time that best serves the single adults in their area. All single adults who are age 31 years and older are invited to participate. Single adults make up over 50 percent of the adult membership of the Church, noted Sister Bingham. “That is a significant audience!” she said. “We look forward to having a conversation with them about their contributions to the kingdom, their capacity to serve others, and their love of the Lord Jesus Christ.” Sister Eubanks said that as a single adult herself, she is happy to have this open conversation with other single adults. “Every member, no matter their circumstances, has so much to contribute,” she said, “and we hope to better recognize this of members of the Church.” Added Elder Andersen, “To those adults, whether you have never been married or are widowed, divorced, or a single parent, you are needed in God’s kingdom. We are grateful for all you do to progress the work of the Lord.” Shortly after the live event, a recording of the devotional will be archived and available for on- demand viewing on face2face.ChurchofJesusChrist.org, Gospel Media, YouTube, Gospel Library and other channels.
Saturday, June 26, 2021, Worldwide Broadcast on Sharing the Gospel, 10:00 AM – 45 minutes: -Ward and Stake leaders are invited to a special worldwide broadcast focused on sharing the gospel through the principles of love, share, and invite. President M. Russell Ballard, Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf, Elder David A. Bednar, Elder Quentin L. Cook, and Sister Bonnie H. Cordon will participate. This broadcast will help all leaders who have responsibility for sharing the gospel learn to do so in ways that are natural, sincere, and joyful.The topics of love, share, and invite were taught in the recent general conference leadership meeting. They are now being discussed in area, coordinating, mission, stake, ward, and branch councils as leaders invite all to bind themselves to the Savior through ordinances and covenants and to help others do the same. For additional information, see -ChurchofJesusChrist.org/media/collection. All those who are involved in leading the work of sharing the gospel are invited to attend this special broadcast—including full-time missionaries and all members of organization presidencies, Melchizedek and Aaronic Priesthood quorum presidencies, and Young Women class presidencies. The 45-minute event will be broadcast on the Church satellite system, Share.ChurchofJesusChrist.org and other media on June 26, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. mountain daylight time. It will be transmitted in American Sign Language (ASL), Cantonese, Cebuano, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Portuguese, Russian, Samoan, Spanish, Tagalog, and Tongan. Those who cannot join the event live can watch it on Gospel Library any time after the event begins.
Calgary Temple status is now 2-B: This new phase allows for youth, families, and individuals to schedule an appointment to participate in baptism and confirmations for ancestors. Attendance Is by appointment only. Be sure to familiarize yourself with the scheduling process before making an appointment. Appointments can be scheduled by visiting your temple’s information page at temples.ChurchofJesusChrist.org. For more information about temple status 2-B, see the following article: https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/temple-baptistry-reopenings
Calgary Temple Baptistery Times Increase! Please be advised that more times are being added to the baptistry at the Calgary Temple. The following changes are being implemented at 8:00 AM on Saturday, May 1st:
• August will be added for baptistry appointments • daytime appointments will be added for May through August
In addition we ask members who have booked a time, if you are unable to attend your appointment, please cancel online or contact the temple by email, [email protected] or phone 403-241-4250, so the time can be made available to others. We are grateful for the members in the Calgary Alberta Temple district who have responded so faithfully to this opportunity to serve in the temple.
Calgary Alberta Temple Presidency
Ward and Stake General Information
Ward Facebook Page: Let’s stay connected on social media. Search Canyon Creek Ward Calgary, AB, or click the following link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/603021137216411, and ask to join the group
Message from our Ward Missionaries: Elder Zhong and Elder Lawrence are our missionaries assigned to the ward. Give us a call (403) 689-8476 if you would like a message from us!
Missionaries Currently Serving from our Ward: If you would like to see where our missionaries are serving. go to churchofjesuschrist.org and look under directory, click on the missionary tab, click on “Serving” and select a missionary’s name. You will see their photo, a map of where they’re serving, and the mission address.
Ward Bulletin Sister Michelle Olson: [email protected] Brother Chad Olson: [email protected] Please have all submissions in by Wednesday night
To book appointments with the Bishop, or to renew your temple recommend with a member of the Bishopric, please contact Steve Henrie, the Ward Executive Secretary at [email protected]
Mid-Single Adults (31-45) Calgary Regional Mid Singles Facebook page for Adults 31+ For more information; www.calgaryldssingleadults.com
Available on churchofjesuschrist.org - Friend to Friend Broadcast: The Primary leaders and teachers to participate in a Friend to Friend broadcast! (Link: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/broadcasts/face-to-face/friend-to-friend?lang=eng) — a Face to Face-style virtual event for children available for viewing beginning February 20. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is inviting all children ages 3–11, their parents, and historic, first-of-its-kind broadcast will include music and activities as well as messages by President Russell M. Nelson, Elder Ulisses Soares of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and members of the Primary General Presidency.
***Special missionary / temple and family history training*** - On-demand viewing will be available anytime beginning on February 25, 2021:
Elder David A. Bednar, Elder Gary E. Stevenson and Elder Dale G. Renlund of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will host training to instruct ward and stake leaders, youth quorum and class presidencies, and members with missionary or temple and family history callings and responsibilities. To stream this event, please use the following link: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/broadcasts?lang=eng&video=20803423337299461900&mode= watch
Stake Announcements:
For Stake announcements, contact Brother Matt Olson
Addiction Recovery Program Please go to arp.lds.org for meeting times under “find a meeting” tab or call Elder and Sister Rausch 403-615-7856, [email protected]. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Temple Recommend Interviews The ward Bishopric would love to see you and your family for temple recommends interviews. These will be conducted securely over technology. (Zoom)
The Stake Presidency will also conduct their interviews over technology. Please schedule all temple recommend interviews through the Ward or Stake executive secretaries, respectively. Ward Executive Secretary: Steve Henrie, [email protected]: Stake Executive Secretary: Monty Grusendorf, [email protected].
Please see www.foothillsstake.org for more information
Online System for Temple Prayer Rolls: The First Presidency has announced that an online system has been created to allow members to send the names of family or friends who are in need to the temple, where those names will be placed on the prayer roll. Requests can now be made by visiting any temple’s information page and clicking the prayer roll link. Requests can also be made through the Temples section of the Member Tools mobile app. This update to the Android and iOS versions of the app will be available in the coming days. Once the names are entered, they will be sent to that temple (or to the nearest operating temple if that temple is closed).
2021 Youth Theme: President Russell M. Nelson has invited every young woman and every young man to “enlist in the youth battalion of the Lord to help gather Israel” (“Hope of Israel” [worldwide youth devotional, June 3, 2018], HopeofIsrael.ChurchofJesusChrist.org). In response to the prophet’s invitation, and in coordination with the course of study for seminary and Come, Follow Me, the youth theme chosen for 2021 is “Wherefore, be not weary in well-doing, for ye are laying the foundation of a great work. And out of small things proceedeth that which is great. Behold, the Lord requireth the heart and a willing mind” (Doctrine and Covenants 64:33–34). Parents and youth leaders are encouraged to teach principles from the theme scripture at home and at church throughout the year. In addition, the theme can be used as a topic for sacrament meeting talks given by youth and to provide focus for youth activities, including camps, youth conferences, and devotionals. The theme will also be emphasized during FSY conferences worldwide. Resources—including music, videos, and art—will be available on the Church website, in social media channels, and in the new For the Strength of Youth magazine. An email will be sent to leaders later this year when these resources become available.
ESL Classes, Spread the News! The Canada Calgary Mission has started teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) through Zoom. We are looking for students who want to take this free, effective online class from our missionary’s one on one. The focus of the class is teaching English not teaching the Gospel. Please support the mission by inviting all your friends and neighbors who could benefit from this course. Please share this link; https://free-esl.ca where they can easily sign up.
Here is a link to a video to share about the program https://www.facebook.com/884479451739770/posts/1517783698409339/
This is a link to the signup and Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/884479451739770/posts/1522953014559074/
Family History Help Need help with your Family History? Our Stake’s goal for Family History is to have every family visited by a Temple and Family History Consultant. Contact any of us to arrange for a visit. We would be pleased to attend a Family Home Evening or any other time that works for you and your family. We look forward to helping you achieve your Family History goals.
Social Media Pages Help us stay connected to our community! Are you following the new stake Instagram and Facebook page? Look for new posts about all the good happening in the Foothills Stake and find out how service is making the Foothills Stake stronger. Instagram & Facebook page: @churchofjesuschristfoothills. Please use our new stake# to share your photos and stories with us #followersofchristToday #FoothillsStake
JustServe.org Here’s an easy way for members, missionaries, and those not of our faith to engage in meaningful community service. JustServe.org allows volunteers to find projects sponsored by faith, non-profit, community, and governmental organizations that best match their circumstances and abilities. If you would like information about opportunities in our area or have a project you would like to add, please visit the website JustServe.org download the app, or contact Sister Haley Bland 403-601-5121.