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Hickory Stake Institute Summer 2022

Summer Institute 2022

The Hickory Stake Institute will be starting its Summer Semester on May 5, 2022. The course of study for the Summer semester is Religion 341 – Latter-day Saint History. The course material is Saints Volume 1: 1815-1846. Classes are held each Thursday evening from...
Elder Spencer Farr

Missionary Update – Elder Spencer Farr

What have I learned – The prínciple of 4 floor last door. When we make Sacrifices, when we work until 9:30, work through the pouring Rain, when we do things that are uncomfortable for us, that is when the Lord steps in and the miracles happen. “It’s after all we have done that we are saved by grace” 2 Nephi 25:23

Sister Missionary

Missionary Update – Sister Makinna Blalock

I have learned so much and I know I will continue to learn. Heavenly Father is always there and I have been able to feel his love more than ever as I’ve turned to him.

Sister Guffey

Missionary Update – Sister Emily Guffey

Sister Emily Guffey serves in the Utah St. George Mission. Why did she go on a mission? “I want everyone to have a chance to hear the message that comes from the Book of Mormon – that God loves His children, that there is life after death, that there is a way for families to be together forever – and I don’t want to be the reason that somebody doesn’t get to hear that.”

Missionary Update – Sister Blalock

Missionary Update – Sister Blalock

I was afraid that I didn’t know enough. Something that I have learned is that you are never going to know everything and that’s okay! I do know that Jesus Christ is my Savior and Redeemer! I know that if you turn to Him you can feel peace, joy, and comfort. I know that this is His Restored church and I know that because of Him, I can live with my family for forever. This is enough. I know that as anyone bears a small and simple testimony, the Savior will magnifying your words and your efforts.

Service Spotlight – Cleaning the Lord’s House

Service Spotlight – Cleaning the Lord’s House

Sisters Kathy (Rash) Michels and Sue Simpson volunteered to clean the temple as part of a Hickory Stake assignment on the first Friday in August 2019. Here is their account of serving in the Lord's House. What did you need to do to prepare for the service? Mainly you...

Called to Serve – Elder Barzee

Called to Serve – Elder Barzee

I prayed about it to the Lord and I knew that it was where I was supposed to be and I have one of the strongest desires to go and serve there.