Parks and Recreation: Ward Edition

“There’s only one thing I hate more than lying: skim milk. Which is water that’s lying about being milk.” – Ron Swanson

📖 Come Follow Me

Doctrine & Covenants 27–28

Armor up—literally. This week we study the Lord’s command to take upon us the whole armor of God. Spiritual Jiu Jitsu, anyone?

🧁 Youth Activities – Wednesday @ 7 PM (March 26)

“Treat yo’ self” to a good time this week—check your age group & location:

• 16–18 YW – Jiu Jitsu at Gracie Jiu Jitsu. Bring water, courage, and your inner warrior.

• 12–15 YW – Cake decorating at the Owens’ House. It’s going to be sweet. 🍰

• Priests – Festivus Feast + Cooking Class at the Bishop’s House. Bring your favorite dish—Seinfeld-inspired grievances optional.

• Teachers & Deacons – Night games at the Herzogs. Come ready to run, hide, and conquer the darkness.

🎯 Everyone meets at their respective location at 7 PM sharp!

• “Time is money. Money is power. Power is pizza. Pizza is knowledge.” - April Ludgate

⛪ CHURCH – SUNDAY AT 9 AM! ⏰

Time to suit up and show up! We’re excited to hear from Bishop Christensen and our amazing Stake leaders. You won’t want to miss the spiritual goodness coming your way.

📖 Full Church Program Here: Click to View

 Set your alarms, grab your scriptures, and we’ll see you at 9 AM sharp! The Bacon can wait till after!

💛 Ministering Reminder

• “I care. I care a lot. It’s kind of my thing.” -Leslie Knope

Reach out. Drop by. Send that text. Pray for your people. The Lord works through YOU

🎂 Relief Society Worldwide Devotional – March 23 @ 7 PM

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

Celebrate Relief Society’s birthday with uplifting messages and a slice of cake afterward. Bring a friend and come feel the love.

📅 UPCOMING EVENTS 

Here’s what’s coming down the trail—mark your calendars, Knope-style:

• March 27 – Temple Club Book Discussion @ Joceyln Bills’ | 7 PM

📘 Eve and the Choice in the Garden of Eden

📚 Get the book

• March 29 – “Remember Him” Relief Society Super Saturday | 2–5 PM

📍 5201 Convict Hill Rd (Stake Center)

🎶 Invite a friend to this powerful and peaceful evening.

• April 19 – Ward Easter Breakfast & Egg Hunt | 9 AM @ High Point Amenity Center 🐣🥓

• May 10 – Ward Temple Trip | 3 PM Session

📆 Reserve now before the temple closes June 2–Oct 20!

• 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

🌄 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

✝️ Missionary Work – Feed or Go With the Sisters

Love and support our missionaries with food or by joining them for a visit:

🍽 Feed them

🚶‍♂️ Go out with them

TL;DR – Too Long; Didn’t Read

• YOUTH NIGHT: 7 PM Wed – Locations by age group (Jiu Jitsu, cake, cooking, night games)

• Come, Follow Me: D&C 27–28

• Ward Conference this Sunday at 9 AM

• Relief Society Devotional: March 23 @ 7 PM

• Book Club: March 27 | Super Saturday: March 29

• Temple Trip: May 10 | Temple closes June 2

• Easter Events: April 12 & April 19

• Youth Camps & Conference: June

• Minister. Feed the missionaries. Be awesome.

“If you ever feel small, just remember: even waffles start as batter and end up glorious.” 🧇

Thanks for being the wonderful, quirky, spiritual powerhouse of a ward that you are. Whether you’re throwing cake frosting, cooking like a priest, or sneaking through night games—this week is full of moments to laugh, learn, and lift.

Stay golden, Dripping Springs. 💛

And remember—clear eyes, full hearts, can’t lose… unless you forget to bring your dish to the bishop’s house.