Church Services This Week at Oak Ridge Ward Layton North Stake Layton Utah August 2, 2026

Sacrament Service 

Testimonies

A few of the youth that attended camps this week reported on them.

John 4

10 Jesus answered and said unto her, If thou knewest the gift of God, and who it is that saith to thee, Give me to drink; thou wouldest have asked of him, and he would have given thee living water.

11 The woman saith unto him, Sir, thou hast nothing to draw with, and the well is deep: from whence then hast thou that living water?

12 Art thou greater than our father Jacob, which gave us the well, and drank thereof himself, and his children, and his cattle?

13 Jesus answered and said unto her, Whosoever drinketh of this water shall thirst again:

14 But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life.

Either Jesus was who He said He was or He is a liar.  There is no middle ground.

Sunday School 

2 Kings 25:1-10;Ecclesiastes 3:1-8;Ezra 4:23-24

In the OT, some were overjoyed at the temple being built. Some old timers were grumpy that it wasn't as nice as Solomon's. They had seen it. 

Ezra 4:23-24 Temple work will be opposed.

President Russell M. Nelson

"I pray daily that you will be protected from the fierce attacks of the adversary and have the

strength to push forward through whatever challenges you face."

"The relentless, wicked attacks of the adversary" and "his efforts to erode our personal spiritual

foundation."

President Nelson explained that temple covenants provide the power needed to withstand that opposition:

"Ordinances and covenants give us access to godly power. The covenant path is the only path that leads to exaltation and eternal life." - "The Power of Spiritual Momentum", April 2022 General Conference

Elder David A. Bednar

Elder Bednar specifically connected temple and family-history work with protection from Satan:

"I promise you will be protected against the intensifying influence of the adversary. As you

participate in and love this holy work, you will be safeguarded in your youth and throughout your lives." - "The Hearts of the Children Shall Turn," October 2011

Church Services This Week at Oak Ridge Ward Layton North Stake Layton Utah July 26, 2026

Sacrament Service 

First Speaker

The speaker referenced President Dallin H Oaks' talk from last general conference, “Alive in Christ”.

“The world in which we live, whether close to home or far away, needs the gospel of Jesus Christ. It provides the only way the world will ever know peace. We need to be kinder with one another, more gentle and forgiving. We need to be slower to anger and more prompt to help. We need to extend the hand of friendship and resist the hand of retribution. In short, we need to love one another with the pure love of Christ, with genuine charity and compassion and, if necessary, shared suffering, for that is the way God loves us.” (President Howard W. Hunter, “A More Excellent Way”, April 1992 General Conference)

Some definitions of exercise, as in exercise faith.

• Make effective

• The act of using

• To implement the terms of

• Skills practice

Because of Jesus Christ we can truly be alive

Kindness is not passive.

Next Speaker

“I wonder if we fully appreciate the enormous significance of this belief in a literal, universal resurrection. The conviction that death is not the conclusion of our identity changes the whole perspective of our mortal life. It affects how we look on the physical challenges of mortality. It gives us the strength and perspective to endure the mortal challenges faced by each of us and by those we love. It signifies that mortal deficiencies are only temporary! It also gives us the courage to face our own death or that of loved ones—even deaths we might call premature.” (President Dallin H. Oaks, “Alive in Christ”, April 2026 General Conference)

Alma 40:11-12

11 Now, concerning the state of the soul between death and the resurrection—Behold, it has been made known unto me by an angel, that the spirits of all men, as soon as they are departed from this mortal body, yea, the spirits of all men, whether they be good or evil, are taken home to that God who gave them life.

12 And then shall it come to pass, that the spirits of those who are righteous are received into a state of happiness, which is called paradise, a state of rest, a state of peace, where they shall rest from all their troubles and from all care, and sorrow.

Alma 11:40-45

40 And he shall come into the world to redeem his people; and he shall take upon him the transgressions of those who believe on his name; and these are they that shall have eternal life, and salvation cometh to none else.

41 Therefore the wicked remain as though there had been no redemption made, except it be the loosing of the bands of death; for behold, the day cometh that all shall rise from the dead and stand before God, and be judged according to their works.

42 Now, there is a death which is called a temporal death; and the death of Christ shall loose the bands of this temporal death, that all shall be raised from this temporal death.

43 The spirit and the body shall be reunited again in its perfect form; both limb and joint shall be restored to its proper frame, even as we now are at this time; and we shall be brought to stand before God, knowing even as we know now, and have a bright recollection of all our guilt.

44 Now, this restoration shall come to all, both old and young, both bond and free, both male and female, both the wicked and the righteous; and even there shall not so much as a hair of their heads be lost; but every thing shall be restored to its perfect frame, as it is now, or in the body, and shall be brought and be arraigned before the bar of Christ the Son, and God the Father, and the Holy Spirit, which is one Eternal God, to be judged according to their works, whether they be good or whether they be evil.

45 Now, behold, I have spoken unto you concerning the death of the mortal body, and also concerning the resurrection of the mortal body. I say unto you that this mortal body is raised to an immortal body, that is from death, even from the first death unto life, that they can die no more; their spirits uniting with their bodies, never to be divided; thus the whole becoming spiritual and immortal, that they can no more see corruption.

“All mortals are beloved children of God.” (President Dallin H. Oaks, “Alive in Christ”, April 2026 General Conference)

“There is no better way to manifest love for God than to show an unselfish love for one’s fellowmen.” (Teachings of Presidents of the Church: David O. McKay (2003), 181)

1 Corinthians 15:51-58

51 Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed,

52 In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.

53 For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality.

54 So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory.

55 O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory?

56 The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law.

57 But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.

58 Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye steadfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.

Elders Quorum

Lesson based Sister Kristin M. Yee’s talk from last conference, “Ministering—’That Ye Love One Another; as I Have Loved You’”

Church Services This Week at Oak Ridge Ward Layton North Stake Layton Utah July 19, 2026

Sacrament Service 

First Speaker

Observer and serve.

Jesus stopped to observe where He needed to serve and He still does.

How many times do we see some act of service that needs done and we pass by?

Align with the character of Christ.  Be justified.

Next Speaker

John 19

26 When Jesus therefore saw his mother, and the disciple standing by, whom he loved, he saith unto his mother, Woman, behold thy son!

27 Then saith he to the disciple, Behold thy mother! And from that hour that disciple took her unto his own home.

What is your measure on how you treat your parents?

Matthew 7:1

1 Judge not, that ye be not judged.

2 For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again.

John 8

4 They say unto him, Master, this woman was taken in adultery, in the very act.

5 Now Moses in the law commanded us, that such should be stoned: but what sayest thou?

6 This they said, tempting him, that they might have to accuse him. But Jesus stooped down, and with his finger wrote on the ground, as though he heard them not.

7 So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said unto them, He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her.

8 And again he stooped down, and wrote on the ground.

9 And they which heard it, being convicted by their own conscience, went out one by one, beginning at the eldest, even unto the last: and Jesus was left alone, and the woman standing in the midst.

10 When Jesus had lifted up himself, and saw none but the woman, he said unto her, Woman, where are those thine accusers? hath no man condemned thee?

11 She said, No man, Lord. And Jesus said unto her, Neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more.

“Pride is a switch that turns off priesthood power. Humility is a switch that turns it on.” (President Dieter F. Uchtdorf, “Pride and the Priesthood”, October 2010 General Conference)

Matthew 5

48 Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.

“Please remember tomorrow, and all the days after that, that the Lord blesses those who want to improve, who accept the need for commandments and try to keep them, who cherish Christlike virtues and strive to the best of their ability to acquire them.” (Elder Jeffrey R. Holland, “Tomorrow the Lord Will Do Wonders Among You”, April 2016 General Conference)

Sunday School 

Develop our spiritual gifts to more easily keep from being deceived. 

One of the patterns God uses is scattering in order to gather. He scattered Adam and Eve in order to provide a Savior to gather as many of their children as would allow it. 

Church Services This Week at Oak Ridge Ward Layton North Stake Layton Utah July 12, 2026

Sacrament Service

First Speaker

Two youth talked about their experiences from when they were on Trek.

Next Speaker

The speaker talked about rushing to get approved for his mission before the government quota on missionaries started during the Vietnam conflict.

He talked of being healed immediately from the British Flu when he got a priesthood blessing.

He talked of being healed within an hour from 3rd degree burns after he got a priesthood blessing.

Next Speaker

Ask the Lord for specific revelation in your callings.

D&C 58:27

27 Verily I say, men should be anxiously engaged in a good cause, and do many things of their own free will, and bring to pass much righteousness;

How do I help my family have spiritual experiences during the busy summer months?

Consider the impact that asking questions has had on the modern Church and the ancient Church.

Impact on the Modern Church:

1. The First Vision (1820): 14-year-old Joseph Smith questioned which church to join after reading James 1:5. His prayer led to the First Vision, opening the dispensation of the fulness of times and the Restoration of the Church.

2. Revelation on the Degrees of Glory (D&C 76): While translating John 5:29, Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon pondered and asked questions about salvation and judgment, resulting in the vision revealing the Celestial, Terrestrial, and Telestial kingdoms.

Impact on the Ancient Church:

1. The Brother of Jared (Ether 2–3): Facing darkness in the barges, the Brother of Jared asked the Lord how to obtain light. The Lord invited him to propose a solution, leading to the Brother of Jared asking the Lord to touch sixteen stones and seeing the physical finger and spirit body of Jesus Christ.

2. The Jerusalem Council (Acts 15): Early Church leaders questioned whether Gentile converts needed to observe the Law of Moses (specifically circumcision). Pondering this question led the Apostles to receive revelation that opened gospel salvation directly to Gentiles without Mosaic rites.

Elders Quorum

The speaker referenced Elder Clark G. Gilbert's talk from last general conference, “Come Home”.

Church Services This Week at Oak Ridge Ward Layton North Stake Layton Utah July 5, 2026

Sacrament Service

Testimonies

God did not intend us to mope.

2 Nephi 2

25 Adam fell that men might be; and men are, that they might have joy.

“When our earnest efforts fall short of our aspirations due to circumstances beyond our control, the Lord still accepts the desires of our hearts as a worthy offering.” 

Matthew 5:16

16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

Someone recommended the book, “The Seven Miracles That Saved America”.

Sunday School

The widow of Serafaf had to act before the miracle came.

1 Kings 17

13 And Elijah said unto her, Fear not; go and do as thou hast said: but make me thereof a little cake first, and bring it unto me, and after make for thee and for thy son.

14 For thus saith the Lord God of Israel, The barrel of meal shall not waste, neither shall the cruse of oil fail, until the day that the Lord sendeth rain upon the earth.

15 And she went and did according to the saying of Elijah: and she, and he, and her house, did eat many days.

Faith precedes the miracle. 

Church Services This Week at Oak Ridge Ward Layton North Stake Layton Utah June 28, 2026

Sacrament Service

First Speaker

Matthew 4

18 ¶ And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers.

19 And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.

“The missionary opportunity of a lifetime is yours. The blessings of eternity await you. Yours is the privilege to be not spectators but participants on the stage of priesthood service.” (President Thomas S. Monson, “That All May Hear”, April 1995)

Next Speaker

We are complete beings.

Trusting in God doesn’t mean life will be easy.

“Mortality works.  It is meant to test us, prove us and refine us.” - Holland quote

Ether 12

6 And now, I, Moroni, would speak somewhat concerning these things; I would show unto the world that faith is things which are hoped for and not seen; wherefore, dispute not because ye see not, for ye receive no witness until after the trial of your faith.

We do not have to pretend to be ok to God if we are not.

“Do not pray for easy lives.  Pray to be stronger men.” - John F Kennedy

Ether 12:27

27 And if men come unto me I will show unto them their weakness. I give unto men weakness that they may be humble; and my grace is sufficient for all men that humble themselves before me; for if they humble themselves before me, and have faith in me, then will I make weak things become strong unto them.

The book “Man's Search For Meaning” by Victor Frankel - “A man with a why can endure almost any how.”

Proverbs 3:5-6

5 ¶ Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.

Elders Quorum

The lesson was based on Elder Dale G. Renlund, “Because of Jesus Christ”, April 2026 General Conference

2 Nephi 2:1-2

1 And now, Jacob, I speak unto you: Thou art my firstborn in the days of my tribulation in the wilderness. And behold, in thy childhood thou hast suffered afflictions and much sorrow, because of the rudeness of thy brethren.

2 Nevertheless, Jacob, my firstborn in the wilderness, thou knowest the greatness of God; and he shall consecrate thine afflictions for thy gain.

Dnc 138:15-17

15 I beheld that they were filled with joy and gladness, and were rejoicing together because the day of their deliverance was at hand.

16 They were assembled awaiting the advent of the Son of God into the spirit world, to declare their redemption from the bands of death.

17 Their sleeping dust was to be restored unto its perfect frame, bone to his bone, and the sinews and the flesh upon them, the spirit and the body to be united never again to be divided, that they might receive a fulness of joy.

2 Nephi 2:8

8 Wherefore, how great the importance to make these things known unto the inhabitants of the earth, that they may know that there is no flesh that can dwell in the presence of God, save it be through the merits, and mercy, and grace of the Holy Messiah, who layeth down his life according to the flesh, and taketh it again by the power of the Spirit, that he may bring to pass the resurrection of the dead, being the first that should rise.

Alma 11:40

40 And he shall come into the world to redeem his people; and he shall take upon him the transgressions of those who believe on his name; and these are they that shall have eternal life, and salvation cometh to none else.

Church Services This Week at Oak Ridge Ward Layton North Stake Layton Utah June 21, 2026

Sacrament Service

First Speaker 

Heavenly Father is the perfect example of a father.

Psalm 139:1-4

1 O Lord, thou hast searched me, and known me.

2 Thou knowest my downsitting and mine uprising, thou understandest my thought afar off.

3 Thou compassest my path and my lying down, and art acquainted with all my ways.

4 For there is not a word in my tongue, but, lo, O Lord, thou knowest it altogether.

“When life feels infuriatingly unfair and finding the strength to glory in the Lord seems difficult, reflect on the meaning of His divine names and let Him restore peace to your soul.” (Elder Aaron T. Hall, “I Glory in My Jesus”, April 2026 General Conference)

A good father doesn’t do everything for his kids.

“In a grand premortal council, our Father told us about His plan. When we understood it, we were so happy that we shouted for joy, and ‘the morning stars sang together.’

“That plan is built upon three grand pillars: the pillars of eternity.

“The first pillar is the Creation of the earth, the setting for our mortal journey.

“The second pillar is the Fall of our first earthly parents, Adam and Eve.

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“Knowing that we would not always choose well—or in other words, sin—Father gave us the third pillar: the Savior Jesus Christ and His Atonement.” (Elder Weatherford T. Clayton, “Our Father’s Glorious Plan”, April 2017 General Conference)

Heavenly Father loves His children unconditionally.

“God does not look on the outward appearance. I believe that He doesn’t care one bit if we live in a castle or a cottage, if we are handsome or homely, if we are famous or forgotten. Though we are incomplete, God loves us completely. Though we are imperfect, He loves us perfectly. Though we may feel lost and without compass, God’s love encompasses us completely.” (President Dieter F. Uchtdorf, “The Love of God, October 2009 General Conference)

Next Speaker

Men are supposed to protect and defend people.

There is a feeling of safety around a good dad.

Good dads see things that need doing and get things done.

Good dads find good things in the world and try to share them with others.

Good dads care about their kids’ happiness.

Next Speaker

“We must understand that God the Father directed His Son, Jesus Christ, to create the earth for our growth, that Heavenly Father gave His Son to pay the demands of justice for our salvation, and that the Father’s priesthood power and the Son’s true Church with the necessary ordinances were restored for our blessings. Can you feel the depth of love running through Their preparations for our joy and growth? We need to know that Heavenly Father’s plan of salvation is that we obey the laws and ordinances of the gospel and gain eternal life and thus become as God is. This is the true and lasting happiness Heavenly Father offers us. There is no other true and lasting happiness.

“Our challenges can pull us off this course of happiness. We can lose our trusting connection to God if trials drive us to distraction instead of sending us to our knees.”

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“Independently forcing ourselves to have humility and trying to make ourselves love others is insincere and hollow, and it simply doesn’t work. Our sins and pride create a breach—or a gap—between us and the font of all love, our Heavenly Father.

“Only the Savior’s Atonement can cleanse us of our sins and close that gap or breach.” (Sister Neill F. Marriott, “Abiding in God and Repairing the Breach”, October 2017 General Conference)

Sunday School 

The lesson was on 1 Samuel 17.

“David went to the brook and carefully selected five smooth stones with which he might meet his enemy. He was deliberate in his selection, for there could be no turning back, no second chance—this battle was to be decisive.

“Just as David went to the brook, well might we go to our source of supply—the Lord. What polished stones will you select to defeat the Goliath that is robbing you of your happiness by smothering your opportunities?” (President Thomas S. Monson, “Meeting Your Goliath”, June 2008 New Era)