NEWS
A Christmas Message from the Hurst Stake Presidency
As we near Christmas day and celebrate the holiday with friends and family, the Presidency of the Hurst Texas Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints send their love and a reminder to remember the Lord Jesus Christ, His love for us, and to make Him a priority in our lives. Read more.
Light the World: Serving with the Salvation Army
Members of the Hurst Texas Stake were invited to serve alongside community members on December 2–3, 2022 at the Salvation Army Angel Tree gift drop location at North East Mall. Volunteers collected and tagged gift donations to be distributed across North Texas to thousands of children, seniors, and special needs adults. Read more.
By MAGEN RABATIN
“While God is Marching On”
Hurst Texas Stake Hosts Freedom Concert and Devotional
In July, the Hurst Texas Stake hosted a Freedom Concert and Devotional where patriotic music was performed by members of the Hurst Stake Choir. Elder Bruce A. Carlson, a Four-Star General of the Air Force (retired), and General Authority Emeritus, of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, shared his thoughts of freedom and religion. Read more.
By SHANE KEIL
Ideas to Share the Light this Christmas Season
Light the World is an annual campaign of The Church of Jesus Christ for the Holiday season. If you’re looking for ideas to share your light this Christmas, here is a list of 50 ideas to brighten someone’s day. See the list.
Heavenly Father, are You Really There?
Meet Diann Wells, a mother, missionary, actress, grandmother and member of the Hurst Texas Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In this article she shares insights about her life, her mission, the meaning of eternal families and testifies that God is always there. Read more.
By DEBBY ADAIR
No Tricks, Just Treats: Families Celebrate Halloween at Hurst Texas Stake Center
Families from Hurst, Watauga, Haltom City, North Richland Hills and Fort Worth areas gathered for an annual four ward (congregation) Trunk-or-Treat event in the parking lot of the Hurst Stake Center on Saturday, October 30, 2022. Read more.
By JESICA EASTMAN
Cemeteries: Tombstones and Symbols and Records, Oh My!
What can cemeteries tell us about our ancestors? Marty Pulido from the Hurst Texas Stake shares what we can learn from graves and how it relates to family history. Read more.
By DEBBY ADAIR
On Forgiveness, Peace and Love
Victor Colón, a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Euless area, shares his personal experience with overcoming a difficult childhood and an emotional journey towards forgiveness and love. Read more.
By VICTOR COLÓN
Highlights from the October 2022 Hurst Stake Conference
Members of the Hurst Texas Stake gathered for a bi-annual conference October 15-16, 2022.
The conference included topics focused on Jesus Christ and the Lord’s work in Gathering of Israel and was presided by Stake President, Chandler Growald. Read more.
Location of the Fort Worth Temple Announced
On October 31st 2022, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced the location of a new temple to be built in the Forth Worth Area. Read more.
“For Such a Time as This:” Hurst Stake Young Women Camp
Every summer, young women from the Hurst Texas Stake are given the opportunity to attend Girl’s Camp—a place where, through shared experiences, campers can draw closer to their Heavenly Father and strengthen themselves and others living the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Read more.
By DEBBY ADAIR and JESICA EASTMAN
Introducing the New Euless 4th Ward and Bishopric of the Hurst Texas Stake
With a growing Tongan community in North Texas, the Hurst Texas Stake recently created a new Tongan Ward (congregation) called the Euless 4th Ward. The new ward is the third Tongan ward in the Stake, serving members whose primary language is Tongan. Read more.
Obtaining the Best Version of Ourselves
A Report from the Hurst Stake General Priesthood Meeting
On Saturday August 27th, 2022 all male priesthood holders in the Hurst Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, gathered together at the Hurst Stake Center to hear inspiring words of instruction from their priesthood leaders. Topics included: how to be a good example of goodness, hearing the Lord, what it means to hold the priesthood and obtaining the best version of yourself. Read more.
The Man, the Mission and the Plane
June 6, 1944.
This date is significant for Sandra Stepp, a member of the Watauga Ward (congregation) in the Hurst Texas Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Sandra’s father was Pilot First Lieutenant Royce W. Barnes, who flew in the vanguard on D-Day. Continue reading.
Granny’s Attic: A Hurst Stake Relief Society Service Project
Once a year the Hurst Stake Relief Society of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints hosts a special service project known as Granny’s Attic. It’s an opportunity to give away free donated second-hand items and new school supplies. This year the event took place August 5th–6th. Read more.
Ham Radio Operators Learn to Communicate with the International Space Station and More
Several ham radio operators gathered at the Hurst Stake Center of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to enjoy a potluck dinner and training on August 15, 2022. Read more.
Young Men Campout at Beavers Bend
This summer, about 20 teen boys and their adult leaders from the Watauga, River Trails 1st and 2nd Wards (congregations) of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints enjoyed a five-day campout at the Beavers Bend campsite near Broken Bow, Okla. Continue reading.
Sing for the Lord
What the Utah Valley Children’s Choir Concert Can Teach Us
Rachel Scott, a member of the River Trails 1st Ward shares her experience at the Utah Valley Children’s Choir performance at the Fort Worth Texas Stake Center on July 13, 2022. Read more.
My Experience with FamilySearch Indexing
Using special indexing software from FamilySearch.org, teens in the River Trails 2nd ward (congregation) learned how to help others discover their ancestors. Read more.
The Lord is in the Details
Ft. Worth Area Mission of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Celebrates President and Sister Chapman’s Legacy of Service.
Leading the Texas Fort Worth Mission are Jeffery G. Chapman and his wife, Kristi Ann Chapman. For the last 3 years, their leadership has been a blessing in the lives of countless missionaries, church members and the community. As they prepare to be released from this calling (mission presidents are asked to serve for 3 consecutive years,) we reflect on their legacy of service and what it means to serve the Lord. Read more.