Announcements November 24, 2024

 New Hymns

This week: My Shepherd Will Supply My Need
Next week: to be determined

Upcoming Events

  • There is a new ward website with meeting schedules and announcements at https://local.churchofjesuschrist.org/en/units/us/ut/orchard-7th-ward

  • Sun, November 24th 2:00-3:00 PM - Ward Choir Practice in the multi-purpose room (off the kitchen) to sing in the Christmas Sacrament Service on December 22nd.  All welcome!

  • Tithing Declaration has begun. Sign up sheets are posted on the door of the Clerk’s office. You may also schedule an appointment by contacting Bart Hamblin (801-655-3523). Prior to meeting with the Bishop, we invite you to review your donation history by logging into your account at churchofjesuschrist.org and clicking on 'Donations' in the menu. Then select 'Donation History.' To request a paper copy of your donation history, please stop by the Clerk's Office.

  • Prelude to Christmas rehearsals every Sunday at the Monarch Building (165 Monarch Drive) until the performances on Sunday, December 15th.
    Orchestra (High School age up): 6:30-8:00
    Choir (High School age up): 8:00-9:30
    Youth Choir Fridays starting November 7 (Late Elementary through Jr High): 4:00-5:30

  • Wed, December 4th 10:00 AM - Ward Temple Day

  • Sat, December 7th 6:00-8:00 PM - Ward Christmas Party with catered dinner at the Stake Center. See flier.  More details here.

  • Sun, December 8th 6:00 PM - First Presidency Christmas Devotional

  • Tue, December 10th 7:00 PM - Ward Temple Day

  • Sun, December 15th - Prelude to Christmas at the Stake Center

  • Sun, December 22nd 9:00-10:00 AM - Christmas Service - Celebrating Jesus Christ.  We welcome neighbors and visitors to join us to celebrate Jesus.  Details here.

  • Each Saturday 8:00 am Sabbath Day Preparation Church Cleaning Assignment. Please find someone to trade with or cover your shift if you can't make it. 
    Full schedule here.

-November 30: Searle, Skenandore, Southam
-December 7: Speirs, Stout, Stromness (R), Tapa'atoutai, Taylor
-December 14: Thomas, Thurston, Tippetts, Trapier, Van Sickle, Wade
-December 21: Warrant, Webster, Webster

Youth Upcoming Events

  • Sun, November 24th 2:00-3:00 PM - Ward Choir Practice in the multi-purpose room (off the kitchen) to sing in the Christmas Sacrament Service on December 22nd.  All welcome!

  • Prelude to Christmas rehearsals every Sunday at the Monarch Building (165 Monarch Drive) until the performances on Sunday, December 15th.
    Orchestra (High School age up): 6:30-8:00
    Choir (High School age up): 8:00-9:30

  • Prelude to Christmas Youth Choir rehearsals every Friday for those in late Elementary School and Junior High.  Rehearsals will be at the Monarch Building (165 Monarch Drive) and the performances will be December 15th at the Stake Center.

  • Sat, December 28th 8:00-10:30pm - Young Men/Young Women Regional Dance for youth ages 14-18 (or turning 14 in 2024).
    NSL Parkway Annex Building, 55 East 350 North, North Salt Lake.

General Information

  • Temple Recommend Interview Appointments - Contact Bart Hamblin (801-655-3523)

  • Stake Recommend Interviews -The Stake Presidency is available every Wednesday (except the 3rd Wednesday) at the Stake Center from 6:30-7:30 PM so you can either finish getting your temple recommend in-person by just showing up, or you can make an appointment at: https://stakeinterview.youcanbook.me/

  • A link to the sacrament meeting broadcast is available, upon request, for those who need it. Please contact a member of the Elders Quorum Presidency, Relief Society Presidency, or Bishopric for access to the link. 

  • To be set apart for a calling - Please stop by the bishop's office after church or schedule an appointment with Bart Hamblin (801-655-3523)

  • Sacrament Meeting programs can be found on the Orchard 7th Ward blog

  • Ward Missionary Newsletter for October here. 

  • Temple and Family History Newsletter for October here.

  • You can now schedule group appointments for all ordinances at the Bountiful Temple on the church website.  See flier for more information.

  • Single Adult Gathering Place

Gathering Place for Single Adults age 25(ish)-35(ish) is taking place every Thursday night at the Bountiful Orchard Stake Center.  Classes begin at 7PM and dinner is served each week at 8PM.  Come gather and meet new people and be spiritually and physically fed.  The address is 3599 S. Orchard Drive.  Invite your friends and come join us.  There are currently about 75-80 attending each week.  We look forward to seeing you!  See flier and Facebook page.

  • INTRODUCTION TO LIFE HELP

The Church of Jesus Christ web homepage includes a link to various libraries containing information about the Church along with the documents such as the Scriptures, General Conference talks, Media and Music libraries, and a topic called Life Help.

The Life Help library includes the following topics:  Abuse; Addiction; Adoption; Child Nutrition; Death, Grieving and Loss; Disabilities; Divorce; Education; Employment; Family and Relationships; Finances; Media Safety; Mental and Emotional help; Parenting; Physical Health; Pornography; Preparedness; Pregnant and Single; Prison Ministry; Same-Sex Attraction; Self-Reliance Services; Single Parent Families; Suicide; and Transgender.