STATESVILLE ARTICLES

Stake History – Statesville Ward

The history of the Statesville Ward was collected from several historical sources as well as input from long-standing members of the area. Edward Dewey Marlow The Statesville Branch was formed in 1947 or 1948 with eighteen members.  Prior to the formation of the...

Journeys of Faith – Rigo Marulanda

What follows is the journey of Rigo Marulanda to the waters of baptism and, about 1 year later, to the alter of the temple to be sealed to his eternal companion, Kathy. You may need to pull out a map for this journey, as we are about to cover the globe!

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...
Journeys of Faith – Rigo Marulanda

Journeys of Faith – Rigo Marulanda

What follows is the journey of Rigo Marulanda to the waters of baptism and, about 1 year later, to the alter of the temple to be sealed to his eternal companion, Kathy. You may need to pull out a map for this journey, as we are about to cover the globe!

Stake Pioneer Families – Loyd

Stake Pioneer Families – Loyd

After Leroy returned home to the states, he started looking for a new church. He happened upon General Conference on TV and was impressed by both the words that were shared as well as how the speakers were dressed. Leroy had driven by the church before, but had never found the courage to go in. Shortly after watching General Conference, two sister missionaries came knocking on their door on November 1, 1973. The Sisters stated that they felt impressed to go down the dirt road. Leroy and Agnes took the discussions and were baptized.

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