Changes to High Council speaking assignments and Ward Conference Ministering Visits

23 November 2019

TO: Bishoprics, Branch Presidencies, Elders Quorum Presidencies and High Councilors

Dear Brethren,

In light of the emphasis of our Sake Organization Training last Tuesday and a High Councilor's recommendation, we are pleased to announce the following two important changes:

1. HIGH COUNCILORS SPEAKING: Effective January 2020, High Councilors will be assigned to speak in ward and branch sacrament meetings on the third Sunday (not the second Sunday, as in the past). This will ensure High Councilors are available to attend Elders Quorum meetings on second Sundays of the month. 

High Councilors are assigned to speak every month of 2020 except March and October. When the ward or branch conference is on the third Sunday, the High Councilor will be excused.

2. WARD CONFERENCE MINISTERING VISITS: In conjunction with ward and branch conferences, the 4-on-4 ministering visits will be principally with the elders quorum presidency and not the bishopric, as in the past. Please review the attached 2020 ward conference plans under "Ministering Visits" on page 2 for more details.

Brother Schumacher will send you separately the tentative date of when your Ward Conference Ministering Visits are scheduled.

We appreciate you adjusting your calendar and plans accordingly.

Gratefully,

The Stake Presidency