Pasadena California Stake

More events to enjoy with your family and friends

Sunday fireside opportunity at 3pm at the Arcadia Foothill Building.

My granddaughter was invited to a princess party. A pretty blue dress was secured. I suspect it resembles one of the character dresses in the Disney film “Frozen.” The pretty blue dress needed to be worn prior to the party – I am told that is what little girls do. This lovely blue dress looked great on her all blue and dressy with tons of little blue sequins – “pasted” not sewn on it. She looked so cute as she floated through every room in the house, dropping tons of little blue sequins all over the place. Now as I move through the house, tons of little blue sequins have married themselves to all the horizontal surfaces. Did you know they – the sequins “wink” at you? And when you reach down to retrieve them, they disappear. Repeat process to re-harvest them. The reason behind this story, as I thought during the “harvest,” how awesome it was that every time I reach down to retrieve one of the tons of little blue sequins, I think of my granddaughter. What a sweet remembrance. Now, what would happen if each of us left tons of “little blue sequins” – gifts/services/thoughts/kindnesses/remembrances behind each of us out in the world? Creating fond memories, assisting hope for those who find them. We would be sharing The Light. Wouldn’t that be amazing? Every time you left a sequin for someone, they remembered how important you made them feel. “Someone remembered ME!” Simple process and it does not need to be complicated or expensive or with a ton of thought. Just something of YOU, you left shared. This Christmas Season leave sequins somewhere! – Nathan Seamons (edited with permission)

Come join with us to celebrate Jesus Christ

A wonderful way to celebrate Jesus Christ and bringing His light to our hearts.

2023 First Presidency’s Christmas Devotional The First Presidency’s annual Christmas devotional broadcast is on Sunday, December 3, 2023, at 6 p.m. MST.

https://youtu.be/v-WCi4i116U?si=e8o0HcZNJw-TGorC

Wondering about the hype generated from these red giving machines? Wondering who benefits from these donations? Watch how seemingly small acts of giving are Lighting the World.

Don't want to travel to a machine? Use https://givingmachine.org/

Where Does Your Giving Machines Donation Go? Anyone looking to spread light and love this Christmas season can do so through one of many Light the World Giving Machines. The Church of Jesus Christ of La...

Looking for a great family friendly Christmas activity to do? Consider donating and helping to make an impact in people’s lives. There are dozens of great and thoughtful gifts you can donate to someone in need this holiday season! This clever vending machine makes it fun, easy and convenient to give! Think about how often you purchase something unhealthy from vending machines. Turn that around and do something good! Donate a traditional item such as food, toys, hygiene products and clothing. Or contribute to something less traditional like vegetables seeds and tools; a therapy dog; power outage supplies; a community well; even goats and pigs! 📍 The Giving Machine at Pacific City 21010 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach Now til Dec 17! 🎁 #huntingtonbeach #surfcityusa #orangecounty #christmas #thingstodoinoc #orangecountyca #socalliving #familyfun #beachcities #socal #christmastime #christmascheer #givingtuesday

Let your kids play Santa this holiday season! Pacific City Huntington Beach is temporarily home to @thegivingmachineoc , which are basically vending machines where you can buy gifts for others. Your family can work together to choose a gift for a variety of local and international organizations such as Boys and Girls Club, CHOC Hospital, To Ukraine with Love, and Ocean Institute. There are a variety of price points and items, each one with a picture that helps younger children understand the tangible nature of their gift. 100% of the proceeds you give go directly to these organizations. The Giving Machines will be at Pacifjc City until December 17, then they will move to Dana Point on December 19! #orangecounty #ocparentguide #givingmachineoc #givingmachine #givingmachines

What spirits will you invite this season? “I will go before your face. I will be on your right hand and on your left, and my Spirit shall be in your hearts, and mine angels round about you, to bear you up." D&C 84:88. And who are those angels? “there are people over there who are pulling for us—people who have faith in us and who have great hopes for us, who are hoping and praying that we will measure up—our loved ones (parents, grandparents, brothers, sisters, and friends) who have passed on.” President Ezra Taft Benson (as discussed by Brent L Top April 2018 LDS Living)

Putting on the finishing touches for November 4th’s show! Pasadena Stake Music Review “Disney Hits.” Doors open at 6:30pm - Show starts at 7pm. Free admission - Bring a friend

Save the date and join us for an uplifting evening of singing and dancing. We will be sure to get your toes tapping. https://fb.me/e/36esx2Wvr

The show is one month away! Pasadena Stake Musical Review Save the Date! November 4th at 7:00 PM
https://fb.me/e/60r1hCETh

Come gather with your stake family for the Pasadena Stake Conference Saturday, October 7th and Sunday, October 8th.

Just a reminder Pasadena Stake Evening in the Los Angeles Temple tonight. An early attender noted the day is beautiful. ♥️

Prayers for our dear prophet.

Dear brothers, sisters and friends, we have the cherished opportunity this coming weekend to attend or watch our semiannual general conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints! General conference weekends are two of my favorite weekends of the year. How I love meeting in the Conference Center in Salt Lake City with all who gather there.

This weekend, however, I will be watching general conference through technology just as most of you will. Three weeks ago, I fell and injured the muscles in my lower back. This episode has reminded me of the reality that things sometimes change quickly in our lives. This photo of my counselors and me was taken at the celebration of my 99th birthday. Two days later, I fell.

Thankfully, my healing is progressing. But as my physician says, “We don’t have much data on how 99-year-olds recover from an injury like this one, so I am prescribing a slow, careful approach to healing so that you achieve a full recovery.” Having prescribed just such a course of action for many of my own patients years ago, I feel duty-bound to follow doctor’s orders.

I am still not able to sit in a chair for long periods of time. However, I am hoping to record my general conference message and look forward to participating in this marvelous October 2023 general conference through technology.

I pray that each of us, wherever we may be, will approach this sacred weekend with our hearts full of gratitude for the privilege of hearing the gospel of Jesus Christ proclaimed by His servants. May this general conference be a time of joy and spiritual rejuvenation for you. I know that it will be for me!

We listen to a prophet’s voice and hear the Savior too.
With love he bids us do the work the Lord would have us do.
The Savior calls his chosen seer to preach the word of God,
That men might learn to find the path marked by the iron rod.
2.In ev’ry land, in ev’ry tongue, our prophet will be heard;
How swiftly round the world his voice reveals the gospel word!
The sacred message that he brings will witness and agree
With ev’ry prophet called of God throughout earth’s history.
3.Hosanna! Let our praise ascend unto the Savior’s throne;
Rejoice! The prophet has confirmed that by Him we are known.
Attend, ye earth! The prophet speaks; come listen and obey.
He is the man who holds the keys of priesthood pow’r today.

We Listen to a Prophet’s Voice


Text: Marylou Cunningham Leavitt, b. 1928.
Music: Darwin K. Wolford, b. 1936.

Pasadena Stake Evening in the Temple Thursday, September 28th.

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I have reflected many times on the miracle of the coming forth of the Book of Mormon. Today we commemorate the 200th anniversary of the angel Moroni’s first visit to the Prophet Joseph Smith. What a remarkable visitation this was! Moroni was a messenger sent from God to teach Joseph Smith about the work that God had for him to do. Moroni became one of Joseph’s major tutors.

On his first visit, Moroni told Joseph Smith that “there was a book deposited, written upon gold plates, giving an account of the former inhabitants of this continent. … the fulness of the everlasting gospel was contained in it, as delivered by the Savior to the ancient inhabitants.”

Joseph Smith translated this ancient record “by the gift and power of God.” This record is known today as the Book of Mormon.

I cherish the Book of Mormon and the opportunity to study its teachings. It is a thrill to invite visiting dignitaries to learn of its profound teachings of Jesus Christ.

The true value of the Book of Mormon can be summed up in the words of a man I taught many years ago in Accra, Ghana.

This man was a serious student of the Bible and one who loved the Lord. I explained to him that after the Savior’s Crucifixion and Resurrection He came to the people of ancient America to whom He taught His gospel.

Together, he and I read the Savior’s sermon to the people of the Americas. I then presented a copy of the Book of Mormon to him, to which he said:

“You could have given me diamonds or rubies, but nothing is more precious to me than this additional knowledge about the Lord Jesus Christ.”

On this 200-year anniversary, I ask each of us to consider: What is this book worth to you? If you were offered diamonds and rubies or the Book of Mormon, which would you choose?

I testify that the Book of Mormon is truly the word of God. It contains the answers to life’s most compelling questions. Its truths have the power to inspire, comfort, restore, strengthen, console, and cheer our souls.

It is my hope that each of us will see this book, today and always, as it really is: more precious than all the riches in the world.

Looking for a way to serve in your community this month? [email protected]

Dutch oven desserts and line dancing finished off the night. A special thank you to all who helped to fill our handcart with hygiene supplies to aid those in need❤️

Nothing better than families and friends gathering.

Such fun gathering. Thank you to the many volunteer hands from the Atlantic Ward which made food service so efficient!

A lovely dinner was served as stake families gathered together.

Happy smiles and lots of laughter

Creative games and crafts entertained many. Thank you for those who made it possible.

Thank you for the hours of planning, set up and take down to make yesterday’s Pasadena Stake Westward Ho event possible. And thank you to our missionaries providing extra hands greatly needed.

Happy 99th birthday to our dear Prophet President Russell M Nelson 💕 a true disciple of Jesus Christ and a peacemaker

Atlantic Ward youth service project helping the Friends in Deed food bank in Pasadena. Many thanks for your hard work!

Come Join the Pasadena Stake

Prep your recipes. Cook off Dutch oven dessert contest in four days…

A sneak peek of our handcart crafted by Bryan Anderton.
Come fill it with personal hygiene items: soap, shampoo and conditioner, lotion, deodorant, toothpaste and toothbrushes, disposable razors and shaving cream, lip balm, combs, wash cloths, nail files, lip balm, hand sanitizer and socks. “Westward Ho” Pioneer Picnic
Saturday, September 9th 5-8pm
Pasadena Stake Center Pavilion Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

LDS Charities delivered a shipment of 40,000 lbs of non perishable foodstuffs and detergent partnering with the Heart of Compassion distribution Food Bank in Montebello. What started out as a community free breakfast in another location has grown with Pastor Eric and his team of volunteers to distribute food to 500-1000 families per week.

Wishing Sister Bunker from the Atlantic Ward a very Happy 100 years!

Come celebrate with your favorite family; your Pasadena Stake family and friends!

Open to all members of the community! Adults and Teens 14+ who want to sing, dance, or sing AND dance are welcome to sign up for fun weekly rehearsals leading to a community theatrical performance of group and solo musical numbers on Nov. 4. No experience necessary.
Get more details and sign up before the Aug. 29 Kickoff: bit.ly/pasadena-musical

And there is never enough zip line and tie dye opportunities in the world!