Look Unto Christ

 Fantastic friends,

I truly hope that you are doing so well! I love you all so much and I'm so thankful to know each of you. Are you as excited for the new youth presidencies as I am!? We are doing some amazing things! Before getting further, I want you all to be aware of some of the upcoming activities;

1/25 @ 6 PM: Junior/Senior FHE. At the Martinsen's home (Jim Creek Rd) for Juniors/Senior in highschool. 
1/26 @ 1:30 PM: Linger Longer. Bring an item to share. Kienzles will bring lasagna :) 
1/26 @ 7 PM: Program Purpose for Youth/Parents. Ethan Lockard and Brooke Schilaty will lead a meeting introducing us to the purpose of the youth program for the year.
2/14 @ 7 PM: Ward Valentines Day - a dinner and dance with live band for the whole ward. All are invited!
2/15 @ 7 PM: Temple Trip for Youth + Adults (ward and stake). All are invited! Make reservations to attend the 7pm Endowment session, join the youth in the baptistry (at 6pm) or just come enjoy the spirit of the temple!

There are so many great things happening! Please invite some friends to some of these great activities. Our family is growing and it's because of the love that is felt there. 

I received some e-mails in response to my last e-mail. First, I want to say that I LOVE reading those responses. They comfort my heart and fill it with so much joy. Also, I want to say that if you're having a rough time this week, please know that I am here for you AND I PROMISE that somebody else in our ward is there for you too. I have personally witnessed so much love this week. Our ward family is just full of so much kindness, purity, and goodness. I feel like you are the angels in my life and I can't express enough how thankful I am for each of you. There is only one part about Sunday that I don't like - when Brother Wiggins starts conducting and I realize that I have to stop visiting with each of you. 

I just have one simple message for today. With Christ, you are each capable of making heavenly miracles happen. I know that because you regularly bring miracles into my life. As I read JSH 1:27-30 this week, I thought about how I often get caught up in my own distractions and worldly interests. Despite Joseph's distractions, he was able to pray with perfect faith that he would receive forgiveness for his mistakes and saw an angel. I know that you all have faith just like that (or are capable of such faith) and it gives me hope that I can have that faith too. 

Sorry for the short e-mail this week. I just want you to know that your faith is enough, you are perfect, our ward family is exceptionally awesome. The Love of Christ will overcome all despair, all wickedness, all doubt. 

With Love and adoration,

Bishop Kienzle