Presiding: Bishop Ben Martino
Conducting: Bishop Ben Martino
Chorister: Sister Mackenzie Bluth
Organist: Brother Doug Jensen
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Welcome and Announcements
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Opening Hymn: #108 The Lord Is My Shepherd
Invocation: Everett Ranc
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Ward Business
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Sacrament Hymn: #195 How Great the Wisdom and the Love
Administration of the Sacrament
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Speaker: Elder Carter Ranc
Intermediate Hymn: #249 Called to Serve
Speaker: Brother Jon Andersen
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Closing Hymn: #134 I Believe in Christ
Benediction: Justin Bunker
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END OF PROGRAM
THIS WEEK
Sunday, August 23: Shawnee Trail Ward Choir, 11:30 am at the Shipley Home (2602 Corral Drive, Celina - Mustang Lakes)
Sunday, August 23: Stake Youth Mission/Temple Prep, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Prosper Stake Teel Building for youth turning 16+.
Sunday, August 23: Prosper Stake Sunday School Training, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm at the Prosper Stake Center Teel Building
Wednesday, August 26: "Miracles" Prosper Stake Adult Religion Class (Institute) Kickoff. Institute is held Wednesdays at 9:30 am at the Prosper Coit Building. Email adultreligionclass@gmail.com for more details or to be added to the weekly email distribution.
Wednesday, August 26: Prosper Stake Junior/Senior Kick-off Event Color Wars Activity, 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm at Tanners Mill Park (1641 Prince William Ln, Prosper). Wear all white. Bring a towel for your car. See flyer below for more details.
Thursday, August 27: Relief Society End of Summer Salad Social, 7:00 pm at the Rencher Home (3716 Churchill Dr, Celina - Mustang Lakes). Sign up here to bring salad to share. We'll provide rolls, dessert and drinks. See flyer below for more details.
Friday, August 28 & Saturday, August 29 : Last Slice of Summer! Prosper Stake YCL Retreat, at Lake Texoma. For all YW who will be sophmores, Juniors & Seniors. For info, see flyer below for registration and more information.
Saturday, August 29: Shawnee Trail Ward Building Cleaning, 8:00 am until completed at Prosper Coit Building. This week's assignment is for all-hands, makeup, youth & extra credit. We invite all individuals and families to come on their assigned date to help clean the building. It's a great opportunity to connect with other ward members while performing meaningful service.
Registration for Faithful and Loved - United States Southwest Area Women's Conference, (Conference is on Saturday, September 19th)
NOTE CHANGES:
1. More seats available! Conference capacity increased recently to accomodate several thousand more women in person. If you weren't able to register before, there may still be room now — but act fast, spots are limited.
2. New registration platform. ⚠️ If you have already registered for the in person conference portion, do NOT re-register. Check your email for specific instructions on next steps. If you're unsure if you registered for the in person conference, email usswawomensconference@gmail.com.
3. Waitlisted for in-person? If you previously joined the in-person waitlist, check your email (sent August 7) for further instructions.
4. Can't attend in person? You're warmly invited to sign up for the 7:00 pm Evening Devotional instead.
5. Lunch update: To accommodate several thousand additional sisters this year, lunch will no longer be provided.
For full details and to register, visit https://us-swa-womens-conference.com.
Missionary Meal Calendar: Please sign up by clicking here or contact Diana Barnhouse at 469-471-1085 to be added to the Missionary Meal Calendar.
LATER THIS MONTH
Sunday, August 30: Shawnee Trail Ward Choir, 11:30 am at the Shipley Home (2602 Corral Drive, Celina - Mustang Lakes)
Sunday, August 30: World Wide Discussion on the new "For the Strength of Youth" booklet & Sunday Lessons, 10:00 am (during 2nd hour) at Prosper Coit Building Relief Society Room. For all youth, parents, incoming youth, and youth leaders.
NEXT MONTH
Wednesday, September 2: Primary Valiant Activities, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm at Prosper Coit Building
Saturday, September 5: Class Registration for Faithful and Loved - United States Southwest Area Women's Conference, begins at 9:00 am (Conference is on Saturday, September 19th)
New registration platform. ⚠️ If you have already registered for the in person conference portion, do NOT re-register. Check your email for specific instructions on next steps. If you're unsure if you registered for the in person conference, email usswawomensconference@gmail.com. For full details and to register, visit https://us-swa-womens-conference.com.
Saturday, September 5: Shawnee Trail Youth Temple Trip, 3:30 pm - 7:30 pm. For all YM & YW. Reserved 3:30 pm and 4:30 pm sessions.
Sunday, September 6: Sunday Class Meeting Schedule Change. As announced by the church in March, Sunday School, Relief Society, Elders Quorum, Young Women and Aaronic Priesthood quorum meetings will be held each week beginning September 6. For more information, see the schedule below or read the church's news release.
Sunday, September 6: Shawnee Trail Ward Choir, 11:30 am at the Shipley Home (2602 Corral Drive, Celina - Mustang Lakes)
Thursday, September 10: Blood Drive, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm at Prosper Coit Building. Appointments are encouraged and can be made online at: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/find-drive Walk-ins welcome as space allows. Every donor counts—thank you for being a part of something that truly matters. More details to follow.
Saturday, September 12: Shawnee Trail Ward BBQ & Potato Derby, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm at Frontier Park
Saturday, September 12: Multi-Stake Youth Dance, 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm. For youth turning 14+. Hosted by Lewisville Stake (watch for more details)
Wednesday, September 16: Primary Valiant Activities, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm at Prosper Coit Building
Saturday, September 19: Faithful and Loved - United States Southwest Area Women's Conference, 9:00 am - 8:00 pm at University of North Texas, Denton. Class registration opens August 17 at 9:00 am — use the email associated with your account to register. Conference capacity has increased, so if you were on the daytime waitlist, check your email (sent August 7) for registration instructions on the new platform — no need to re-register if you're already registered in person. Can't attend in person? The 7:00 pm Evening Devotional is available by broadcast. Note: lunch will not be provided this year due to increased attendance; dinner is still provided for full-day attendees. For more details, visit https://us-swa-womens-conference.com.
Sunday, September 20: Stake Youth Mission/Temple Prep, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Prosper Stake Teel Building for youth turning 16+.
Thursday, September 24: Relief Society Service Project TBA, 10:30 am. Watch for more details.
Saturday, September 26: Cultural Night, at Prosper Stake Center Teel Building. Watch for more details
LATER THIS YEAR
Saturday, October 3: General Conference Saturday Morning Session, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm and Saturday Afternoon Session, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Sunday, October 4: General Conference Sunday Morning Session, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm and Sunday Afternoon Session, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Tuesday, October 6: Relief Society Temple Trip, 10:30 am session
Wednesday, October 7: Primary Valiant Activities, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm at Prosper Coit Building
Wednesday, October 7: Prosper Stake Junior/Senior Fall Activity, 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm watch for more details.
Sunday, October 11: Shawnee Trail Ward Conference, 9:00 am - 11:00 am during regularly scheduled meetings.
Wednesday, October 21: Primary Valiant Activities, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm at Prosper Coit Building
Saturday, October 24: Ward Fall Festival & Trunk or Treat, 10:30 am session
Saturday, November 7: Prosper Stake Conference at Prosper Teel Stake Center
Sunday, November 8: Prosper Stake Conference at Prosper Teel Stake Center
Tuesday, December 8: Relief Society Christmas Party, 7:00 pm. Watch for more details.
ONGOING
Missionary Meal Calendar: Shawnee Trail Ward is responsible for feeding the missionaries on the 1st and 3rd weeks of the month. We share the missionaries with the Wilson Creek Ward, responsible for feeding them on the 2nd and 4th weeks. Please sign up by clicking here or contact Diana Barnhouse to be added to the Missionary Meal Calendar. Diana can be reached at 469-471-1085. Thank you! The Missionaries' phone number is 214-714-7895.
"Miracles" Prosper Stake Adult Religion Class (Institute) Wednesdays at 10:00 am at the Prosper Coit Building. Nursery will be provided for those who RSVP. Please take a look at the flyer and note below for more details. To receive more information or to be added to the weekly email distribution, please email adultreligionclass@gmail.com.
Prosper Stake Newsletter: Stake news, announcements and relevant information. Here's the link: https://secure.smore.com/n/q59kf
Fairview Texas Temple: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/temples/details/fairview-texas-temple?lang=eng Latest information about the temple and answers to any questions you have: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/initiative/mckinney-texas-information?lang=eng
Addiction Help & Resources: See flyer below for more information.
Addiction Recovery and Family and Spouse Support - General Addiction
Thursday's 8:00 pm at the Prosper Stake Building, (522 Teel Parkway, Prosper). For those who struggle with any addiction, men and women welcome. They meet in the High Council Room (north side of building).
Addiction Recovery - Pornography - Men Only
Currently via Zoom. Sunday evenings at 8:30 pm. Contact Elder Dennis Shanklin for Zoom link at 818-378-1603.
If you have any announcements for the Ward Bulletin, please text them by the prior Wednesday night to LaSchelle Low at 310-993-6053 or email ldsllow@gmail.com
Sunday Schedule
August 23: Priesthood, Relief Society, Young Women & Primary
August 30: 5th Sunday & Primary
As announced by the church in March 2026, Sunday School, Relief Society, Elders Quorum, Young Women and Aaronic Priesthood quorum meetings will be held each week beginning September 6. For more information, see the schedule below or read the church's news release.
Come Follow Me - Old Testament Study Schedule
August 17 - 23: “The Lord Is My Shepherd” Psalms 1-2; 8; 19-33; 40; 46
August 24 - 30: “I Will Declare What He Hath Done for My Soul” Psalms 49-51; 61-66; 69-72; 77-78; 85-86
August 31 - September 6: “Let Every Thing That Hath Breath Praise the Lord” Psalms 102–103; 110; 116–119; 127–128; 135–139; 146–150
September 7 - 13: “He Shall Direct Thy Paths” Proverbs 1–4; 15–16; 22; 31; Ecclesiastes 1–3; 11–12; Thoughts to Keep In Mind: “Prophets and Prophecy”
September 14 - 20: “God Is My Salvation” Isaiah 1–12
September 21 - 27: “A Marvellous Work and a Wonder” Isaiah 13–14; 22; 24–30; 35
Scripture of the Week
Then the Lord answered Job out of the whirlwind, and said, Who is this that darkeneth counsel by words without knowledge? Gird up now thy loins like a man; for I will demand of thee, and answer thou me. Where wast thou when I laid the foundations of the earth? declare, if thou hast understanding. Who hath laid the measures thereof, if thou knowest? or who hath stretched the line upon it? Whereupon are the foundations thereof fastened? or who laid the corner stone thereof; when the morning stars sang together, and all the sons of God shouted for joy?
Hast thou perceived the breadth of the earth? declare if thou knowest it all. Where is the way where light dwelleth? and as for darkness, where is the place thereof, that thou shouldest take it to the bound thereof, and that thou shouldest know the paths to the house thereof? Knowest thou it, because thou wast then born? or because the number of thy days is great? Hast thou entered into the treasures of the snow? or hast thou seen the treasures of the hail, which I have reserved against the time of trouble, against the day of battle and war? By what way is the light parted, which scattereth the east wind upon the earth?
Job 38:1-7, 18-24
Missionaries Serving from Shawnee Trail Ward
Elder Holden Alder
Ohio Columbus Mission
holden.alder@missionary.org
Elder Carter Boix
Spain Madrid South Mission
carter.boix@missionary.org
Elder Boston Hooper
Brazil Fortaleza East Mission
boston.hooper@missionary.org
Sister Grace Martino
Uruguay Salto Mission
grace.martino@missionary.org
Sister Presley Nielsen
Nevada Las Vegas West Spanish Mission
presley.nielsen@missionary.org
Sister Tatum Nielsen
Colorado Colorado Springs Mission
tatum.nielsen@missionary.org
Sister Adelynn Ranc
Idaho Idaho Falls Mission
adelynn.ranc@missionary.org
Elder Henry Stice
Argentina Salta Mission
henry.stice@missionary.org
Need your temple recommend renewed?
Email David Broberg at dnbroberg@gmail.com to set up an appointment with the bishopric.
To schedule an appointment with a member of the Stake Presidency for your temple recommend renewal:
www.calendly.com/prosperstakefirstcounselor
www.calendly.com/prosperstakesecondcounselor
Frisco Young Single Adult Ward
Frisco Stake Center 11000 Eldorado Pkwy, Frisco, Texas
Sacrament Meeting - Sundays @ 1:30 pm
FHE - Mondays @ 7:00 pm
Institute & Sports after Institute - Thursdays @ 7:00 pm
Frisco YSA Activity Page: https://local.churchofjesuschrist.org/en/units/us/tx/frisco-ysa-ward?icid=actsh|maps|web|mis|global|global
Information on upcoming events can be found on Facebook: Frisco YSA Ward | Instagram: @friscoysa
Bishop Stelling: 469-362-6944 | Executive Secretary - Zach Nelson: 469-215-4899
2026 Prosper Stake Temple
& Family History Celestial Cup
August 2026 activity is to find a missing family member and add them to your tree on familysearch.org. Log in and click on Family Tree, then look for any empty branches — a grandparent, great-grandparent, or even a sibling of an ancestor you already have. Fill in what you know and save! Not sure where to start? Reach out to one of our Temple & Family History Consultants — they would love to help.
See other monthly activities for 2026 below.
Beginning September 6, 2026, the following schedule will be adopted for Sunday services. For more information, read the church's news release.