10 April 2020 A Little Calmer? Today is a worldwide, interfaith prayer and fast day dedicated to relieving the strain and stress of COVID-19, The fast was announced at General Conference on Sunday and thousands of people outside of our church have asked if they can join. It is deeply touching to witness the unity and selflessness of so many people who want to be part of the solution. It is a great counterweight to what is going on in Washington. Politics is the great divider, faith is the great uniter. Pres. Fenn held a mission conference last night that was moving, inspirational and instructive. He spoke about the 4 cornerstones of his faith (and of the church). They are 1. The Atonement of Jesus Christ including his sacrifice of his life and his miraculous resurrection. The restoration of the Gospel and church of Jesus Christ, Joseph Smith the prophet and the Book of Mormon, Another Testament of Jesus Christ. 3. The Priesthood of God, ordinances of salvation. 4. R
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19 March 2020 COVID-19 CRISIS It is hard to remember everything that has happened since March 8 even though it is on 11 days. We are still bringing in evacuees from oversees missions and housing some on hold before they can go to affected regions including Taiwan, Hong Kong, Korea, Italy and England. But the number of them coming to us is dwindling because the Church is releasing European senior missionaries. So many of these dedicated missionaries have sold their homes or at least have them rented. So they move in with family or have to rent or buy a new place but they don’t know when they will be able to resume their missions. Of course if they were close to the end then it usually isn’t too bad. Things have happened so fast. The coronavirus has spread to every state now. Unprecedented strategies have been implemented by each state and county. The CDC keeps coming up with way to prevent the virus from spreading especially washing hands a long time and social