Dear Sisters,
On behalf of the Stake Presidency, I would like to let you know how much we love you and pray for you and your families. We admire the strong testimonies your bear and the service you give within our stake and abroad. Individually and as a group, you are great women!
We have just celebrated the 4th of July and all it means to us. I love seeing the American flag posted everywhere – in our neighborhoods and around businesses, parades, fireworks (bigger is better!), warm weather and time spent with family.
In the Book of Mormon, we are taught true loyalty and patriotism by the bravery of the 2,000 stripling warriors. Their story reminds me of the brave men and women who have served and are currently serving our country in the armed services. To make my point, when you read “Nephites,” in Alma 53:17, substitute it for “Americans” and “America”.
“And they entered into a covenant to fight for the liberty of the Nephites, yea, to protect the land unto the laying down of their lives; yea, even they covenanted that they never would give up their liberty, but they would fight in all cases to protect the Nephites and themselves from bondage.”
May we keep the commandments and be worthy of the Lord’s promise to protect this great land. May God bless America!
Sure Love Ya,
Rich Bailey
