Patriarch Theron Bowles

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Hello beloved sisters and brothers,

Flood Preparation

As we have witnessed in recent days, with the warmer weather, vulnerable neighborhoods are experiencing flooding.  The Utah Area Presidency has asked each of us to make timely preparations.  Brother Ryan Griffin of the High Council sent an email to all stake members this past week with information and links to resources for planning and preparation.  Hard copies of these resources have been distributed to each ward and are meant to be shared with all neighbors.  We invite ward leaders, ministering sisters, and brothers to ensure everyone in our community has access to these resources for their safety and well-being.

Thank you!

Hundreds of children in our community braved very cool temperatures last Saturday morning and enjoyed the wonderful annual Easter Egg hunt.  Thank you to all who donated candy and time to make this event such a warm success.

New Members

Congratulations to Angel Parra on his recent baptism on Saturday, April 8.  Brother Parra was baptized by Elder Taylor, one of our full-time missionaries.  Angel, we welcome you into the fold of Jesus Christ and pledge our support and love as you begin your covenant journey.  

International Food and Dancing Event

The Young Women of the Millrace Ward are inviting all stake members to come to their annual youth camp fundraiser featuring delicious foods from Mexico, Central, and South America.  There will be authentic folkloric dance performances and fun activities for children.  Doors open Saturday, May 6 at 5 PM at the Stake Center.

Weekly Message: Patriarch Theron Bowles

On Thursday evening, April 13, our beloved friend (and counselor to so many), Patriarch Theron Bowles, left this mortal sphere and returned home to our Father in Heaven and our Savior.  Funeral arrangements are being made and we will share those details with you as they become available.  

I will make no attempt to eulogize him here, as that will be done by his family and others who knew him much better and far longer than me.  

That said, I share with each of you, my sincere appreciation and love for a man who has been a powerful influence for good in my life, and a witness of our Savior to all he knew.  Over the past few years, I have had the privilege of visiting with Patriarch Bowles and his sweet wife, LaDean, on many occasions.  Each time I met and conversed with him he shared his love for all of the members of this stake, for his family, and for His Savior.

Sitting beside him and hearing his descriptions of sacred events and circumstances in which he was comforted and personally tutored by the Savior, has strengthened my own witness of the Savior’s divinity and love for His children.  I am a different and better person because I knew Theron Bowles.  I am forever grateful to my Father in Heaven for him.

But yesterday, he was called home… and as one of his sons said simply, “...he is in the arms of his Savior”.

Of that…there can be no doubt.

I love you all.

President Gardner