Letter to Stake and Ward Leaders asking them to help embrace the Prophet's direction of a Home-Based Church

6 November 2018

TO: All Stake and Ward Leaders

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

This is a marvelous time to serve in the Lord’s “only true and living church.” (D&C 1:30) We have witnessed dramatic announcements over the past few months that will influence every home for years to come.

As we learned in General Conference, we are in the midst of a hastening toward the Lord’s Second Coming. We are asked to increase our faith and deepen our conversion.

We rejoice in the new emphasis to become a Home-Centered Church as President Nelson challenged all of us to “conscientiously and carefully…transform [your] home into a sanctuary of faith” and to “remodel your home into a center of gospel learning.”

So that we don’t become overwhelmed by the many changes recently announced, we invite you to review this document for:

·      POLICY CHANGES: pages 2 and 3 recaps the changes with training helps on how to embrace and implement them;

·      STUDY HELPS: page 4 offers reminders of how individuals and families can improve personal and family scripture study.

Finally, we invite all stake and ward leaders to seek the Lord’s guidance on how to more effectively integrate gospel learning between the church and the home.

We love you and thank you for your service as a leader in the Mount Hood Stake. We testify that our efforts do not go unnoticed by Heaven. May the Lord pour out His choicest blessings upon you, your families and all within your stewardship.

Faithfully yours,

      Stake Presidency