Colorado Springs North Stake (CSNS)

Ward Council and Ward Youth Council Bulletin

Aug 3 - 9, 2020

Stake Focus

North America Central Area Plan

Announcements

Most announcements should be printed or electronically distributed so they do not take time in sacrament meeting; the bishopric may give essential announcements briefly before the opening hymn (see General Handbook 29.2.2.2).

From Elder Quentin L. Cook's general conference talk Deep and Lasting Conversion to Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ (after President Nelson's two-hour meeting block announcement), "To help members prepare for the Sabbath, some wards already send an informative email, text, or social media message midweek. In view of this adjustment, we strongly recommend this type of communication. These invitations will remind the members of the Sunday meeting schedule for that week, including the upcoming class lesson topic, and support continuing gospel conversation at home."

Announcements for Events This Week and Next Week

1. Blood drive, Friday, August 7th, 10am - 2pm, at the Monument Building.

Everyone who donates blood will also be tested for antibodies against COVID-19.
Please click this link or the image below to signup for a slot; currently 34 slots are available.

2. Multistake Young Single Adult (YSA) Virtual Conference, Virtual, Saturday, August 15th, 6pm via Zoom meeting invitation

We will be privileged to hear from President Rogers, Colorado Springs North Stake President, and Elder Jones, Area Seventy, with an opportunity for a question and answer period at the conclusion. In addition, there will be three separate pre-recorded talks sent out during that week on Monday (August 10th), Wednesday (August 12th), and Friday (August 14th) by:
- Brother and Sister Osorio, Sunset Mesa Ward: Fitting Your Life into the Gospel vs Fitting the Gospel into Your Life
- Brother and Sister Kofford, Pine Creek Ward: Temple Preparation, Worship, etc.
- Brother Kelly Stohl, Denver LDS Family Services Mental Health: Coping strategies and dealing with depression, COVID-19, and general stresses in life
Those who attend the conference will receive a $10 gift card to Chick-fil-a for a meal
YSAs must register in order to receive the zoom link and password to participate in the conference
Register for the conference
Ask a Question (must be submitted by July 26th)
We look forward to a spiritually filled week and are grateful for the many contributions to reach out to those who may need some extra encouragement
Please email csysacouncil@gmail.com for any questions or concerns

YSA Conference 2020 RegistrationRegister for our virtual regional YSA conference on August 15, 2020. We will have a general authority speaker as well as a code for FREE Chick-fil-A for those who register. Be on the lookout for more information to come!

3. Stake Cadet Sponsorship Information

Each year the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) welcomes over a thousand new cadets, including many members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, to the local area
The Cadet Sponsor program is a way for local families to support these new cadets by providing them a home-away-from-home during their time at USAFA
According to the Cadet Sponsor Program website, sponsor families “provide cadets with positive adult role models.... that serve as mentors, friends and advisors in an environment that allows some time to relax away from the rigors of the Academy.”
Cadets who are members of the Church often take great comfort in knowing they may request to be sponsored by families who are also members of the Church
Over the years, these families have provided enormous blessings in the lives of the cadets
Sponsor families need NOT be affiliated with the military
Opening your home for time and relaxation away from life at the Academy is the only requirement.
If your family is interested in sponsoring a cadet, we invite you to contact Elder Mark Melville (mmelville6@gmail.com) for more information.
More information is also available at the USAFA Cadet Sponsor Program website

4. Elder and Sister Rasband will speak at the next Worldwide Face-to-Face Broadcast, Sunday, September 13th, at 4pm:

On September 13, 2020, at 4:00 p.m. MDT, Elder and Sister Rasband will participate in a Face to Face event for young adults around the world, broadcasting from the Sacred Grove, in Palmyra, New York. They will answer questions from young adults and share insights focused on the Restoration and the new proclamation.

5. The church has a new wireless network to replace the “LDSAccess” network in meetinghouses and other Church facilities.

- The switch from “LDSAccess” to the new network, “Liahona,” reflects the Church’s effort to follow President Russell M. Nelson’s direction to use the correct name of the Church.
- The password for accessing the new network is “alma3738” — a reference to the Book of Mormon verse that names the compass used by Lehi and his family as the “Liahona.” Users will be required to accept the terms of use each day they access the network, but they only need to enter the password on their device once.
- This agreement helps manage available bandwidth by reminding users of the network’s intended purpose and by preventing unintentional use by devices performing automatic functions (such as updates) when connected to wi-fi upon entry to a Church building,” according to the announcement.
- The purpose of providing internet in meetinghouses is to enhance gospel learning and instruction, support Church administrative functions, and further the purposes of the Church.
- Stake technology specialists can help members and leaders with network use, if needed.

6. Review the church's website periodically as the church provides continuing and timely updates and consolidates their announcements on this website:

Updates on How COVID-19 Is Impacting Saints WorldwideThis page provides updates on how COVID-19 (coronavirus) is impacting The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and its global membership.

7. See the Updates to the Stake Calendar of Events section below for adjusted (e.g. now being held online), cancelled, or postponed meetings and activities

Continuing Announcements

There is a change in contact information to schedule interview with a member of the stake presidency for temple recommends or BYU ecclesiastical endorsements:
- Text/call 719-244-3199 (or as a backup 719-649-8974) or send an email to renewtemple@csnorth.org
- Interviews are held on Thursday evenings at the stake offices - *** Currently Online Only! (by appointment only) to not interfere with leader/parents commitments to weekly child and youth activity nights on Tuesday and Wednesday; church dress requested
Colorado Springs Institute, for Young Adults (married and single), ages 18-30
- Draw closer to the Lord during the quarantine through Institute. New classes begin May 14th and will be taught remotely via zoom. Register using the Seminary and Institute app (for Apple or Android) or at myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org. All meeting link and other information will come once students are registered.

3. Young Single Adults (YSA), ages 18-30

- Colorado Springs YSAs Facebook and Instagram groups

4. Middle Single Adults (MSA), ages 31-45, Events and Information

- Colorado Springs LDS Midsingles (ages 31-45) Facebook group and email: CSMidsingles@gmail.com

5. Single Adults (SA), ages 31+, Events and Information

- Colorado South Single Adults (CSSA) Website
- Colorado Springs LDS Multi-Stake Single Adults 31+ Facebook group
- Denver LDS Singles Website
- Castle Rock LDS Singles crssingleadults@hotmail.com email

6. BYU-Pathway Worldwide

- A one-year program that helps members of the Church start or return to college
- Students earn 15 credits toward a degree and upon completion, may continue working toward a skills-based certificate, an Associate's degree, or a Bachelor’s degree online through BYU-Idaho – at a GREATLY reduced cost
- Learn more and apply online or contact your local Pathway missionaries: Elder & Sister Zenger (ages 18-30) 503-290-9933 or 503-684-6073; or, Elder & Sister Riding (ages 30+) 719-761-2955.

7. Temple Ordinance Workers and Temple Volunteers are Needed at the Denver Colorado Temple

- If interested, contact your bishop

Church Letters, Notices, and Policy Updates

The church’s Official Communication Library messages may contain confidential or privileged information and are only accessible by and for the use of the individual(s) addressed in the letter/policy.

New This Past Week

Notice, 31 July 2020: Revised General Handbook Chapters

As directed by the First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, the following four chapters have been revised in General Handbook: Serving in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Selection of Previously Released

Notice, 24 June 2020: Young Adult Face to Face Event with Elder and Sister Rasband

On September 13, 2020, Elder Ronald A. Rasband and Sister Melanie Rasband will participate in a Face to Face event for young adults around the world, broadcasting from the Sacred Grove, in Palmyra, New York.

Notice, 23 June 2020: 2021 Curriculum Materials

The attached document Instructions for Curriculum 2021 lists Church curriculum materials to be used during the coming year.

Notice, 11 June 2020: Children and Youth Protection Training

This training is required every three years for those who have callings related to children and youth.

First Presidency letter, 8 June 2020: Safety in Church Activities

Stake, ward, and youth council meetings provide opportunities to prayerfully plan activities and to discuss safety guidelines and practices to ensure the safety of participants and protect the Church and its volunteers.

Notice, 26 May 2020: Children and Youth Protection Training

As part of the Church’s ongoing effort to ensure the safety of children and youth, a new online training course for protecting children and youth has been implemented.

Stake Calendar of Events, Lesson Schedules, and Ward Assignments

The online stake calendar provides event details: e.g. event start and end times, participants invited, point of contact for questions, address, reserved building room(s), setup time, cleanup time, etc.

This Week: Monday, August 3rd - Sunday, August 9th

For the Blessings of Liberty, by Scott M. Snow

Come, Follow Me - August 3-9: Alma 43–52: "Stand Fast in the Faith of Christ"

It may seem that the events described in Alma 43–52 are not particularly relevant to you. But as in all scripture, the Lord has a message for you. Prayerfully seek it.

Mon, Aug 3, 2020

Tue, Aug 4, 2020

- Come, Follow Me - August 3–9. Alma 43–52: “Stand Fast in the Faith of Christ”

Wed, Aug 5, 2020

- Come, Follow Me - August 3–9. Alma 43–52: “Stand Fast in the Faith of Christ”

Thu, Aug 6, 2020

Fri, Aug 7, 2020

- Come, Follow Me - August 3–9. Alma 43–52: “Stand Fast in the Faith of Christ”

Sat, Aug 8, 2020

- Come, Follow Me - August 3–9. Alma 43–52: “Stand Fast in the Faith of Christ”

Sun, Aug 9, 2020

Next Week: Monday, August 10th - Sunday, August 16th

Two Thousand Young Warriors, by Arnold Friberg

Come, Follow Me - August 10-16. Alma 53–63: "Preserved by His Marvelous Power"

The accounts in Alma 53–63 can help you see the consequences of living gospel truths or rejecting them. As you read Alma 53–63, record promptings and ponder ways you can live the truths you learn.

Mon, Aug 10, 2020

Tue, Aug 11, 2020

Come, Follow Me - August 10–16. Alma 53–63: “Preserved by His Marvelous Power”

Wed, Aug 12, 2020

Come, Follow Me - August 10–16. Alma 53–63: “Preserved by His Marvelous Power”

Thu, Aug 13, 2020

Fri, Aug 14, 2020

Come, Follow Me - August 10–16. Alma 53–63: “Preserved by His Marvelous Power”

Sat, Aug 15, 2020

Sun, Aug 16, 2020

Updates to the Stake Calendar of Events

1. The Lexington, Jamboree, and Monument buildings are closed except for sacrament meetings only until further notice

Bishoprics should be notifying their ward members which Sunday will be for in-person sacrament meeting.

All other in-person ward Sunday meetings and weekday activities are cancelled and buildings are closed for all activities until further notice
Leadership meetings are to continue to be held online
All wards are to complete their building security assignments each evening

2. Stake Temple Recommend and BYU Endorsement Interviews will be held via online technology

- Text/call 719-244-3199 (or as a backup 719-649-8974) or send an email to renewtemple@csnorth.org to make specific arrangements

3. The following meetings and activities are cancelled or changed to Online-only due to state and church-wide announcements and removed from the stake calendar:

Note: A reminder to sync your Member Tools app to align with these stake calendar changes as the app is only a snapshot of calendar/member information each time you sync; if you followed the Personal Calendar instructions below, your personal calendar will be updated automatically

- Mon, Aug 3, 2020
  - Changed: Multistake Middle Single Adult Home Evening Group [LX] 6 - 8pm to [Online]
  - Changed: Multistake Single Adult Home Evening Group [CSCSC] 6 - 7:30pm
  - Changed: Stake Young Single Adult Home Evening Group [JB] 7 - 9pm
- Thu, Aug 6, 2020
  - Cancelled: Stake Temple Night [DCT] 5pm-11pm
  - Changed: Stake Temple Recommend Interviews (by appointment only) [LX] 6 - 9pm to [Online]
  - Changed: Institute [JB] 6:30 - 10pm to [Online]
  - Changed: Multistake Support Meeting for Women [DS] 7 - 8pm
- Fri, Aug 7, 2020
  - Cancelled: Multistake Single Adult Temple Night [DCT] 7:30pm - 9:30pm
- Sat, Aug 8, 2020
  - Cancelled: Stake Family History Workshop [LX] 9am-10am
  - Cancelled: Multistake Late Saturday Temple Sessions [DCT] 7 - 9pm
  - Cancelled: Multistake Young Single Adult Temple Night [DCT] 7 - 9pm
- Sun, Aug 9, 2020
  - Cancelled: Second Sunday: Priesthood quorums, Relief Society, and Young Women (Primary held every Sunday) - tailored to each ward's scheduled Sunday classes at meetinghouse (see bishopric)
  - Changed: High Council Meeting [LX] 6:30 - 8am to [Online]
  - Changed: Multistake Support Meeting for Men [JB] 6 - 7pm to [Online]

Mon, Aug 10, 2020
- Changed: Multistake Adult Education Gospel Study Class [ML] 12 - 1:30pm to [Online]
- Changed: Multistake Middle Single Adult Home Evening Group [LX] 6 - 8pm to [Online]
- Changed: Multistake Single Adult Home Evening Group [CSCSC] 6 - 7:30pm to [Online]
- Changed: Stake Young Single Adult Home Evening Group [JB] 7 - 9pm to [Online]
Thu, Aug 13, 2020
- Changed: Stake Temple Recommend Interviews (by appointment only) [LX] 6 - 9pm to [Online]
- Changed: Institute [JB] 6:30 - 10pm to [Online] 6pm-8:30pm
- Changed: Multistake Support Meeting for Women [DS] 7 - 8pm to [Online]
Fri, Aug 14, 2020
- Changed: Multistake Young Single Adult Conference [LX] 5 - 10pm to [Online] only on Saturday, August 15th 6pm-8pm
Sat, Aug 15, 2020
- Changed: Multistake Young Single Adult Conference [LX] 8am - 10pm to [Online] 6pm-8pm
- Cancelled: Stake Family History Center Staff Meeting [LX] 9 - 10am
Sun, Aug 16, 2020
- Cancelled: Third Sunday: Sunday School (Primary held every Sunday) - tailored to each ward's scheduled Sunday classes at meetinghouse (see bishopric)
- Stake Missionary Coordination Meeting [Online] 2 - 3pm to [Online]
- Stake Communication Council Meeting [LX] 3:30 - 4:30pm to [Online]
- Changed: Stake Seminary Back to School Night [LX] 4-5pm to Stake Pine Creek/Rampart Back to School Meeting [LX] 4 -5pm
- Added: Stake DCC Seminary Back to School Meeting [DCCS] 4 - 5pm
- Added: Stake Liberty Seminary Back to School Meeting [LB] 4 - 5pm
- Added: Stake Monument Seminary Back to School Meeting [MN] 4 -5pm
- Changed: Colorado Springs Coordinating Council Communication Council JustServe Meeting [LX] 4:30 - 5:30pm to [Online]
- Changed: Colorado Springs Coordinating Council Communication Council Meeting [LX] 5:30 - 7pm to [Online]
- Changed: Multistake Support Meeting for Men [JB] 6 - 7pm to [Online]

- Sun, Aug 28, 2020
  - Cancelled: Stake Aaronic Priesthood–Young Women Committee Meeting [Online] 3:30 - 4:30pm
- Saturday, September 26
  - Moved: Stake Primary Child of Record Baptisms [LX,JB,MN] 9am-12pm to Saturday, October 10
- Sunday, September 27
  - Changed: Fast Sunday to Sunday, October 11
- Saturday, October 3
  - Changed: General Conference Saturday Morning Session [LX]10am - 12pm to [Online]
  - Changed: General Conference Saturday Afternoon Session [LX]2 - 4pm to [Online]
  - Changed: General Conference Women’s Session [LX]6 - 7:30pm to [Online]
- Sunday, October 4
  - Changed: General Conference Sunday Morning Session [LX]10am - 12pm to [Online]
  - Changed: General Conference Sunday Afternoon Session [LX]2 - 4pm to [Online]
- Saturday, October 10
  - Changed: Stake Primary Child of Record Baptisms [LX,JB,MN] 9am-12pm from Saturday, September 26
  - Cancelled: Stake Conference Adult Session [LX] 6pm-8pm
- Sunday, October 11
  - Cancelled: Stake Priesthood Leadership Meeting [LX] 7am - 8:30am
  - Cancelled: Stake Conference General Session [LX,JB,MN] 10am - 12pm
  - Changed: Fast Sunday from Sunday, September 27
  - Added: Second Sunday: Priesthood quorums, Relief Society, and Young Women (Primary held every Sunday)

Administrative Updates

Member Tools App Release Notes

Release 4.0

Date Released: July 16, 2020 *** NEW ****

Membership Related

Automatic updates can be enabled so any changes will be received without having to manually sync.
- Setting can be adjusted in the “Update” menu.
Weekly sacrament meeting attendance can be recorded.
Dark mode has been enabled.
Implemented security policy. Member Tools requires a password/pin/biometric. The device security can be used to access Member Tools.

Issues Resolved

Resolved issues with Ministering
Resolved issues with Missionary information being duplicated or not showing up
Resolved Temples schedule issues
Additional bug fixes and performance improvements

Member Tools App previous release notes

Leader and Clerk Resources (LCR) Release Notes

Release 4.9 *** NEW ***

Date Released: May 19, 2020

New or Enhanced Functionality

Membership Related

Young Women and Aaronic Priesthood specialist system access has been updated to be the same as that of advisers within the organization.
Ward temple and family history leader system access has been expanded.
Limitation on the number of clerks a unit can have.
“Finance” appears in the menu for organization presidencies so they can view their budgets.
Improvements for callings that required dual authentication.
- Previously the second approver needed to be at the same computer as the person entering the calling. Now the second approver can approve from a different location, on a different computer.
Youth certificates are available to print in English. Other languages will be available in upcoming releases.
Youth protection report is available worldwide.

Issues Resolved

Corrected numerous translation problems.
Additional bug fixes and performance improvements.

Leader and Clerk Resources (LCR) previous release notes

Using Virtual Meeting Technologies

The ready availability of audio conferencing and video conferencing solutions allows local ecclesiastical leaders to conduct virtual meetings with councils or members while avoiding an increase in technology costs for the Church. Local leaders are encouraged to use a free, reputable solution that works best in their area. Some possible options may include:

- Google Hangouts or Google Hangouts Meet
- Zoom
- Webex
- WhatsApp
- Facebook Messenger
- Skype

These solutions should be adequate to meet most virtual meeting needs. If these tools are unfamiliar, it is recommended that leaders test their preferred solution before hosting actual meetings.

- Consider the following when selecting and using virtual meeting technologies:
- Understand the time and participant limits of your selected platform
- Use good lighting for a better video conference experience
- Minimize background noise and other potential distractions
- Encourage everyone to mute their microphones when not speaking
- Be sensitive to confidential information, and avoid recording meetings

If a leader has an account with a videoconferencing platform from their employment, they should ensure they have their employer’s approval before using that platform for Church purposes. Be aware that employer administrators may have access to personal meetings. In all cases, leaders should consider confidentiality and safeguard the personal information of members and others. Please share this information with the leaders in your wards and stake.

Featured Addresses

Official General Conference addresses, and BYU-Provo, BYU-Idaho, BYU-Hawaii, BYU Pathway Worldwide, and LDS Business College (Ensign College) speeches.

“Let This House Be Built unto My Name” (Doctrine and Covenants 124:40)

By Elder David A. Bednar, Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles

April 2020 General conference, Sunday Morning Session

The covenants received and the ordinances performed in temples are essential to the sanctifying of our hearts and for the ultimate exaltation of God’s sons and daughters.