Luck of the Ward: March Madness Edition

It’s March Madness and Luck of the Irish rolled into one! Whether you’re chasing a pot of gold or the perfect bracket, this week is all about blessings, buzzer-beaters, and a little bit of luck. 🍀🏀

📖 Come Follow Me

Doctrine and Covenants 23–26: Seek for the Things of a Better World

 

This coming week, we’re reminded that true success isn’t about luck—it’s about faith, effort, and trusting in God’s plan (kind of like nailing that perfect three-pointer at the buzzer). 🏀

 

🏀 ACTIVITIES HAPPENING THIS WEEK!

With Spring Break in full swing, there’s no regular youth activity this Wednesday, but there are still exciting events on the horizon! Mark your calendars and get involved:

 

🎢 Six Flags Trip (Young Men Only) – Saturday, March 22nd

📍 Meet at the Hamptons’ House at 9 AM

🚗 Carpooling from there for a full day of thrills!

 

🎂 Relief Society Worldwide Devotional – Sunday, March 23rd, 7 PM

📍 Staker’s Home (address in the emailed newsletter)

✨ Join for an uplifting evening and stay for birthday cake afterward!

⛪ CHURCH – SUNDAY AT 9 AM! ⏰

This Sunday at 9 AM, we’ve got an all-star speaker lineup that’s guaranteed to bring spiritual slam dunks and golden insights. Here’s who’s taking the court:

 

🎤 Youth Speaker: Mia Pleasant 

🎤 Youth Speaker: Thomas Rees 

🎤 Speaker: Rachael Heiner 

🎤 Speaker: Daniel Cook 

 

📖 Full Church Program Here: Click to View

 

☘️ Set your alarms, grab your scriptures, and we’ll see you at 9 AM sharp!

💚 MINISTERING REMINDER – DON’T FOUL OUT!

 

A little extra effort goes a long way in ministering (and basketball). Whether it’s a quick text, a thoughtful visit, or an unexpected assist, every play counts. Go make someone’s day a little luckier! 🌈

🌱 MULCH FUNDRAISER – FINAL DAY TO ORDER! WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT!

🌿 TODAY is your last chance! Order mulch now before it’s game over. This fundraiser supports youth camps, activities, and programs—so get in the game and help out! 🍀

📍 $15 per wheelbarrow (6 cu. ft.), 10-wheelbarrow minimum

📍 Funds go directly to youth camps and activities!

📍 Delivery on March 29th

 

Open to residents in:

• Big Sky Ranch

• Founders Ridge

• Polo Club

• Highpointe

• Estates of Sawyer Ranch

• Anyone with a large order (40+ wheelbarrows)

• & surrounding neighborhoods

 

Reserve your spot by March 15th – Sign up here:

https://forms.gle/RKLHJqdzcsPHvyW67

 

Please prepare beds before delivery day on March 29th.

📅 UPCOMING EVENTS – MARK YOUR BRACKETS!

✔ March 22 – Young Men’s Six Flags Trip (Meet at 9 AM at the Hamptons’ House!)

✔ March 23 – Relief Society Worldwide Devotional

✔ March 27 – ☘️ 📖 Temple Club Book Discussion – 7 PM at Joceyln Bills’ house. This month’s book: Eve and the Choice in the Garden of Eden. Grab a copy here!

✔ March 29 – ☘️ 🎨 “Remember Him” Relief Society Super Saturday – 2-5 PM at 5201 Convict Hill Rd (Stake Center). 🚨 Sign-ups for crafts close THIS MONDAY (3/17)! Sign up now before the deadline disappears like a leprechaun! 🧝‍♂️ Sign Up Here.

✔ April 12 – Stake Easter Concert – Invite a friend!

✔ June 2-4 – Stake Young Women’s Camp

✔ June 5-7 – Young Men’s Camp

✔ June 19-21 – Stake Youth Conference Moroni’s Quest at Kent’s Ranch (Please RSVP! RSVP Here)

Temple Recommends

If your temple recommend is expired or expiring soon, we are here to help! No matter how long it’s been, come meet with a bishopric member.  Reach out to:

📞 Spencer Hampton – (number in the emailed newsletter)

📞 Mason Slade – (number in the emailed newsletter)

📅 Schedule with Bishop Christensen through Josh Beard, the ward executive secretary, at (number in the emailed newsletter).

 

"Each time you go to the temple, you will leave a better person than you were when you entered. You will be strengthened to resist temptation and to live the gospel with greater joy and conviction.”

— President Russell M. Nelson

 

🍀 FEED THE MISSIONARIES – THEY NEED A FULL COURT PRESS!

 

Help feed the missionaries or join them for a lesson—because nothing says team spirit like good food and good company!

 

📍 Feed them at home or take them out: www.bit.ly/hostourpreachers

📍 Go out with them for a lesson: www.bit.ly/missionaryministering

 

🏆 TL;DR (Too Lucky; Didn’t Read)

• Church is at 9 AM! Speakers: Mia Pleasant, Thomas Rees, Rachael Heiner, and Daniel Cook!

• No youth activity Wednesday – Six Flags Trip Saturday (Young Men, meet at 9 AM at Hamptons’ House!)

• Final day for mulch fundraiser orders – DON’T MISS OUT!

• Relief Society events: Devotional (3/23), Book Discussion (3/27), Super Saturday (3/29).

🏀 That’s all for this week! May your bracket stay intact, your blessings be many, and your St. Patrick’s Day be filled with luck! ☘️