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Worldwide Devotional for Young Adults

Click to Stream the Devotional from May 3, 2026

Elder Gary E. Stevenson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and Sister Lesa Stevenson will share a message about lifelong discipleship.

A Funeral Service for Sister Susan Renek will be held on May 15, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Legacy Funeral

Home-Rose Chapel 1130 S. Horne, Mesa Arizona.

Light refreshments to follow

Come Follow Me Lesson Schedule

May 17:

Numbers 11–14; 20–24; 27

Deuteronomy 6–8; 15; 18; 29–30; 34

2026 Youth Theme: Walk With Me

“And thou shalt abide in me, and I in you; therefore walk with me.” —Moses 6:34

All Relief Society Announcements can also be found on the bulletin board outside of the Relief Society Room which is updated monthly. We also have a facebook page - Friends of Ray Ward Relief Society.

Stake Women’s Scripture Class

Wednesdays 10:00 am - Cooper Building - “Sweet is the Word” Scripture class.

We hope to see you there. Come join us!

Young Men’s Mid-Week Activity

Tuesday or Thursday

7:00-8:30pm - Details TBD

Foundations for the Future - Life and Mission Prep Classes

2nd and 4th Sundays, 3:00pm

at Dayton Home.

614 E. Sipapu Dr, Gilbert, AZ

All youth getting ready to graduate from High School, Begin College, or Serve a Mission should make an effort to attend the Foundations for the Future - Life and Mission Prep Classes taught by Br. Ryan Poulson.

Refreshments will be served.

Young Women’s Mid-Week Activity

Thursday 7:00-8:30pm

Details TBD

The Ray Ward Young Women Newsletter has all the info on mid-week activities, Sunday lessons, birthdays, Stake events, links to other youth resources, and more.

Foundations for the Future - Life and Mission Prep Classes

2nd and 4th Sundays, 3:00pm

at Dayton Home.

614 E. Sipapu Dr, Gilbert, AZ

Refreshments will be served.

Small Group Sunday School Class

1st and 3rd Sundays 2nd hour - in the High Council room.

Small group Adult Sunday School class is taught each 1st and 3rd Sunday by Br Streeter and Br. Fisher and will meet in the High Council room. The class follows the 2025 Doctrine and Covenants “Come Follow Me” curriculum with a focus on gospel basics. Anyone is welcome to attend.

Come Follow Me for Home and Church

2026 Old Testament Study Guides

Hardcopy Come Follow Me Study Guides for 2026 are available upon request. The digital version is also available in the Gospel Library App and on the Church website.

Church Magazines Available for Free!

The Ray Ward Bishopric encourages families to subscribe to the paper versions of the church magazines. Liahona, Youth, and Friend magazines are now available at no cost. More details here.

Primary Activity Days

(ages 8-11)

1st and 3rd Tuesdays

4:30-5:30pm at the Church

All primary children age 8-11 and their friends are invited to participate in Activities every 1st and 3rd Tuesday. Activities will focus on a mix of Physical, Spiritual, Social, and Intellectual learning and development.