Dear Lake Ward,

It was Stake Conference this week, so we didn't meet as a ward.  Here is a wrap up of stake conference.

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Debbie had a sore back from the hike in the sand Saturday night, so was not at church (she's doing fine now). That means I had to take notes and write this message. I apologize for the lack of warmth and depth that you would normally get from Debbie's write up -- and for being late!

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Happy Sabbath,

There was some stake business, Frank M was released as the Stake Emergency Prep person and Br. & Sis. S were called as the Advisors to the Lake Ward, to work with the less active and those transitioning from the Ranch Branch.  Harry H, who has moved, was released as the assistant PFR.

The Relief Society presidency spoke on service.

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Happy Sabbath,

We had 2 wonderful speakers last Sunday who spoke on "Why I believe" with emphasis on a conference talk.  

Scott G referenced David A. Bednar's talk, "Receive the Holy Ghost" during his talk.  Scott said when we receive the Holy Ghost it is an admonition to act and not simply to be acted upon.  The Holy Ghost bears witness of all truth, he is the messenger and witness of God and Christ.  The power of the Holy Ghost is for everyone.  The gift of the Holy Ghost is for those who have been baptized by the proper authority.  To have the companionship of the Holy Ghost we need to desire it, invite the Holy Ghost into our lives and obey God's commandments.  Scott told of an experience early in his life when he first felt the spirit.  Scott testified that if we live worthy and listen to the Holy Ghost we can work miracles in our lives and in the lives of others.