Remember, Remember

Archive of messages sent while serving as a bishop in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 

Remembering is a major theme in the Book of Mormon. From Nephi recounting his life experiences to Moroni sharing letters from his dad, the entire book is about remembering the great things the Lord has done for them, and really, for all of us.

This week's 'Come, Follow Me' is a direct invitation to remember. Helaman (who named his kids Lehi and Nephi to help them remember) recounts many miracles from the Old Testament and the Book of Mormon, exhorting his children to remember. In the midst of their own nation turning wicked, Helaman reminds them to remember "the rock of our Redeemer, who is Christ, the Son of God." (Hel 5:12)

This instruction to remember is most relevant in our times. We can remember the great things the Lord has done for others by reading the scriptures and General Conference talks, we can remember the great things the Lord has done for our family through family history work, and we can remember the great things the Lord has done in our own lives through journals, prayer, and pondering.

I invite everyone to take time to remember this week. Remember the goodness of Jesus Christ and His everlasting gospel. Just like Helaman preached to his sons, this is the remedy we each need in our lives today to survive the turmoil around us.

With Love,

Bishop Sullivan

The Power of God

Archive of messages sent while serving as a bishop in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 

Dear Ward Family,

I echo President Walker's email message from Sunday and encourage all Melchizedek Priesthood brethren to offer blessings to your family, your neighbors, and those to whom you minister. I invite everyone to seek the power of God in your life and use it to serve others.

Please view my invitation here: https://youtu.be/3B1LlF-uybw

We had an amazing meeting on Sunday! We were happy to see so many of you and we missed those that still cannot make it. We will hold our next in-person services on September 20.

Have a great week everyone!

Bishop Sullivan

God's Hand

Archive of messages sent while serving as a bishop in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 

I've been driving a lot lately. A last minute trip to Nebraska to pick up my dad, fun in southern Colorado (involving two flat tires!), and a few trips to the airport. This time on the road lends itself to so many thoughts passing through one's mind.

Archive of messages sent while serving as a bishop in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 

One recurring thought I had in my 40+ hours of driving was recounting the many times I've seen the Lord's hand in my life. Whether it was a small memory of comfort or an actual miracle, I realized that I have been witness to God's hand over and over.

I see it in simple things, like the new families that have moved into our ward, the new found family time during COVID, or a farmer in the middle of nowhere with the tool I needed to fix my flat! (Literal middle of nowhere, look up Disappointment Valley for reference.) I've been witness to healings, fulfilled promises, and the most miraculous of all, great changes of heart.

One could describe some of my experiences as mere coincidence. However, this would deny probability and my own strong confirmations of the Spirit. While I have not physically seen God's hand like the Brother of Jared, my experiences are just as real.

God is real. He loves you and want what's best for you.

Our Heavenly Father is in the details. He is in the midst of these crazy times. If we look, we will see Him. If we listen, we will hear Him. Please seek to see and hear your Heavenly Father each day.

With Love,

Bishop Sullivan