Peachland Post for Mar 23

 And verily I say unto thee that thou shalt lay aside the things of this world, and seek for the things of a better. D&C 25:10


Sacrament Program

Mar 23, 2025

Opening Hymn: 1028.* This Little Light of Mine

Opening Prayer: Ryan Haslam

Sacrament Hymn: 195. How Great the Wisdom and the Love

Speaker: Lana Morris


Musical Number: 1201.* Hail the Day That Sees Him Rise (Intro from Steve Heiney)


Speaker: Ken Redd

Closing Hymn: 9. Come, Rejoice

Closing Prayer: Brock Markham


*Sheet Music for the new hymns can also be found in the file box in the church lobby. For much more inspirational background, related scriptures, principles, and questions to ponder about each of the new hymns, click through in your Gospel Library > Books and Lessons > About the Hymns. Can also be found in Gospel Library > Music > New Resource: Stories and Study Helps About the New Hymns.


1&3 Sunday School - 2&4 Priesthood, RS, YW - 5TH Combined


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PEACHLAND WARD ANNOUNCEMENTS


Thanks for helping with stake conference clean up of chairs. Big thanks to everyone who helped with the Amelang move.


Fast Sunday

Mar 30, Sun

Please note that we’ll be observing Fast Sunday on March 30 due to General Conference


Funeral Services Myrna Condie 

We are saddened to share the passing of Myrna Richardson Condie, longtime member of the Valencia Stake and Stevenson Ranch Ward. Funeral services will be held March 29, Sat, 3 pm at the Erda Stake Center, 1050 West Erda Way, Erda, UT 84074. 

Myrna will be buried next to her husband, Gary Condie, at Eternal Valley in Newhall, CA. Graveside services at the hillside chapel at Eternal Valley on March 31, Mon, 2 pm. Eternal Valley, 23287 Sierra Hwy, Newhall, CA 91321.


Funeral Services Monica Johnson 

We are so grateful for the love, prayers, and support we have received during this time. As we prepare to honor and celebrate Monica’s life, we invite all who loved her to join us for her services. April 3, Thurs, Peachland Building. 5-6 pm Viewing; 6:30-7:30 Service followed by light refreshments. April 4, Fri, El Toro Memorial Park (25751 Trabuco Rd, Lake Forest, CA 92630) 11 am Burial.

We welcome all who wish to join us in remembering Monica and the love she shared with so many. Thank you for keeping our family in your hearts.

Passing of Bruce Bufkin

With sadness we share the passing of longtime Peachland Ward member, friend, and brother Bruce Bufkin on Tuesday, Mar 18. Funeral and Memorial Service details will be announced as they are made available.

General Conference

April 5-6

Join us in a worldwide gathering of church members to experience peace and hope through Jesus Christ at General Conference. Twice a year Church leaders from around the world share messages, or sermons, focused on Jesus Christ and His gospel. Click the title above to find how to watch. 


Baptism 

April 12, 3 pm, McBean

Dax Morris from the Peachland Ward Primary will be baptized!


Peachland Ward Conference

April 13

Linger Longer afterwards 


Easter Egg Hunt

April 19, Sat, 9-10 am Peachland Building


Easter

April 20, Greater Love John 15:13

A reminder to study Christ’s teachings and establish Christ-centered Easter traditions.“As we enter this new year, let us prepare for an Easter celebration of the atoning sacrifice of Jesus Christ, culminating in His Resurrection — the most glorious event in history,” says President Oaks. Click the title above for more ideas from the church on how to prepare to focus on Christ this Easter.


Peachland Ward Luau

June 7 (New Date!)

Stay tuned for details!

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PEACHLAND WARD ONGOING REMINDERS


Peachland Ward Choir

Regular rehearsal on Sunday. Rehearsals are at 12:15 in the RS room unless otherwise specified. Please contact Melanie Marsh with questions (661-400-3996) or melanm@quagmire.cc  


Joint presentations with the branch: 'We Thank Thee, O God, for a Prophet at Ward/Branch Conference on April 13th, and 'Rejoice, the Lord is King!' for Easter on April 20th.


March 23, regular rehearsal  

March 30, regular rehearsal (also Fast Sunday)

April 6, NO REHEARSAL (General Conference)

April 13, Ward/Branch Conference: meet 9:00 am in the chapel; present "We Thank Thee, O God, for a Prophet"

April 20, Easter Sunday: meet 9:00 am in the chapel; present "Rejoice, the Lord is King!


Peachland Building Cleaning Assignments

Cleaning assignments for all of 2025 linked from the title above.

Contact Napoleon Cailipan or Andrew Woodhead for more information. Start at 7 am. Building Reps do toilets, tile floor, and trash. Families vacuum carpet and clean the glass doors. 


Mar 22 Baker and Marsh

Mar 29 Markham and Packer

April 5 Napoleon and Andrew

April 12 Aina and Bulkley

April 19 Whitmore and Provost

April 26 Fischer and Tafua


Peachland Primary Activity Days

Typically on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month, 7 pm at the Peachland Building. All primary children turning 8 this year, and up, are invited to attend. Please contact Megan Haslam for more info.


Peachland Ward Youth Activities

Peachland Ward Youth Activities are generally every Wednesday night. Please contact Chelsea Bulkley for more info.


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STAKE AND CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS


THRIVE: Stake RS Health and Wellness Conference 

March 22, 8:30-2 pm at the McBean Building

Please join us for a combined Santa Clarita and Valencia Stake Relief Society Event: THRIVE. Cultivating Women’s Wellness in Mind, Body, and Spirit. 


Multiple Health and Wellness Classes Offered! Casual dress, friends welcome, light lunch served. Service Opportunity available! 


Help others THRIVE by fortifying your local food banks! Bring the following shelf-stable items to the THRIVE event for donation: Rice — 1 lb bag; Peanut Butter — Jar; Pinto Beans — 1 lb bag; Jelly — Jar; Lentils — 1 lb bag; Cereal — Boxed; Pasta — 1 lb box; Disposable Razors; Macaroni & Cheese — Box; Liquid Dish Soap; Soup — Canned, Hearty; Shampoo; Vegetables — Canned; Toothbrushes — Individual; Tuna — Canned; Hand soap — Liquid Pump; Oats — Old-fashioned, Whole


General Conference

April 5-6, General Broadcast available online


Easter Concert at the LA Temple Visitors’ Center

Greater Love

April 12, Saturday, 2 pm, Los Angeles Temple Visitors’ Center 10707 N Temple Way, LA 90024

April 13, Sunday, 7 pm

The Los Angeles Missionary Chorus and Instrumental Ensemble


Stake Family History Fair

April 26, McBean


Church Prom

May 10, 2025 Petersen Auto Museum

Tickets now available! Sure to be an unforgettable evening!


Stake Temple Day

May 17


Seminary Graduation

June 1, Sunday, McBean


Stake Summer Camps for Youth

Stake YM Camp June 16-19

Stake YW Camp June 16-19

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STAKE AND CHURCH ONGOING REMINDERS


Stake Special Needs Support Group


Stake Sports

Stake Basketball 

Jan 16 - Mar 21, McBean Building

Thursdays YM and YW 

Fridays Adult Men/Women

Click the title above for the complete Peachland Basketball Schedule


Stake Self-Reliance 

Please click above for complete information on current Valencia Stake Self Reliance classes!


Stake Family Search Resources


Stake Addiction Recovery Program


Single Adult and YSA Activities


Single Adults

Be sure to get on the RS GroupMe and/or the Facebook Group for the latest updates on Single Adult Activities.


Generally, the schedule they keep includes Break the Fast on Fast Sundays;  Come Follow Me class on Mondays, 7-8:15 pm at McBean; Midweek Devotional on Zoom, Wednesdays, 7-8 pm, (Contact Vangie Domingo-Burton for the Zoom link)


DI Trailer at the McBean Building

The DI trailer is at the McBean building. Email or text me (Rachel, 650-533-8946) for the code to the lock. Click here to see what items are acceptable for donation.

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TEMPLE WORSHIP INFORMATION


Peachland Ward Temple Challenge 2025

During 2025, every active youth and adult to take at least one family name to the temple and perform at least one ordinance for that person. 

Ward Temple Dates: April 12, June 21, Oct 18

Ward Youth Sessions: April 9, July 9, Oct 8


Stake Temple Days for 2025

May 17, Nov 15

Generally, plan to join the stake at the 8:30 am or 3:30 session, but any worship at the temple is wonderful


Temple Recommends


Click this link for info on interviews for a recommend

Interviews with stake leaders are available without appointment 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Sundays, 11:30-1:00 at the stake offices at McBean.  

No temple recommend interviews this Sunday (Mar 23) from 11:30-1:00pm because of ward conference. If someone needs an interview, they can schedule with Casey Schein.


Click this link for LA Temple Appointments


2025 Temple Closure Dates

Jan 1, Weds

Feb 24, Mon - Mar 10, Mon (Cleaning)

April 5, Sat

July 4, Sat

Aug 11, Mon - Aug 25, Mon (Cleaning)

Oct 4, Mon

Nov 25, Tues - Nov 27, Thurs

Dec 23, Tues - Dec 26, Fri

Dec 30, Tues - Jan 1, Thurs

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FULL TIME MISSIONARIES

Click this link to all the info for the missionaries from the Peachland Ward who are serving full time missions for the Church.

 

To contact missionaries in Newhall to come by, reach out to Elder Kellog and Elder Anderson (661-365-7064). They are serving us faithfully here in California! Would you like to share a weekend dinner with the Missionaries? Talk with Donna Hengst!

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