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This meetinghouse is used only for baptism and other special events. No regularly scheduled meetings. Staunton Ward currently (2019) meets Sunday’s at 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. 2825 Jefferson Lane WAYNESBORO Virginia 22980-1552

Did you miss General Conference? Want to hear a talk again? Need some inspiration for your day? https://www.lds.org/general-conference?lang=eng

This meetinghouse is used only for baptism and other special events. No regularly scheduled meetings. Staunton Ward currently (2018) meets Sunday’s at 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 2825 Jefferson Lane WAYNESBORO Virginia 22980-1552

Elder Gary E. Stevenson Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles President Nelson has an exceptional way of teaching others and offering correction in a positive, respectful, and uplifting manner. He is the embodiment of a Christlike heart and an example to us all. From him we learn that in any circumstance we find ourselves, our conduct and hearts can be in accordance with the principles of the gospel of Jesus Christ. We now have the great blessing to sustain our prophet, President Russell M. Nelson. Throughout his life, he has magnified his numerous roles as student, father, professor, husband, doctor, priesthood leader, grandfather, and Apostle. https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2018/04/the-heart-of-a-prophet?lang=eng

This meetinghouse is used only for baptism and other special events. No regularly scheduled meetings. Staunton Ward currently (2018) meets Sunday’s at 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 2825 Jefferson Lane WAYNESBORO Virginia 22980-1552

President Russell M. Nelson President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles Since President Monson’s challenge six months ago, I have tried to follow his counsel. Among other things, I’ve made lists of what the Book of Mormon is, what it affirms, what it refutes, what it fulfills, what it clarifies, and what it reveals. Looking at the Book of Mormon through these lenses has been an insightful and inspiring exercise! I recommend it to each of you. . . . I have invited various groups. . . to consider three related questions that I urge you to think about today: First, what would your life be like without the Book of Mormon? Second, what would you not know? And third, what would you not have? https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2017/10/the-book-of-mormon-what-would-your-life-be-like-without-it?lang=eng

Elder John C. Pingree Jr. Of the Seventy Brothers and sisters, God has important work for each of us. Speaking to sisters but teaching truths that apply to all, President Spencer W. Kimball taught: “Before we came [to earth, we] were given certain assignments. … While we do not now remember the particulars, this does not alter the glorious reality of what we once agreed to.” What an ennobling truth! Our Heavenly Father has specific and significant things for you and me to accomplish (see Ephesians 2:10). These divine assignments are not reserved for a privileged few but are for all of us—regardless of gender, age, race, nationality, income level, social status, or Church calling. Every one of us has a meaningful role to play in furthering God’s work (see Moses 1:39). https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2017/10/i-have-a-work-for-thee?lang=eng

This meetinghouse is used only for baptism and other special events. No regularly scheduled meetings. Staunton Ward currently meets at: 2825 Jefferson Lane WAYNESBORO Virginia 22980-1552

Neil F. Marriott Second Counselor in the Young Women Presidency One memorable night a relative and I disagreed about a political issue. She briskly and thoroughly took my comments apart, proving me wrong within earshot of family members. I felt foolish and uninformed--and I probably was. That night as I knelt to pray, I hurried to explain to Heavenly Father how difficult this relative was! I talked on and on. Perhaps I paused in my complaining and the Holy Ghost had a chance to get my attention, because, to my surprise, I next heard myself say, “You probably want me to love her.” Love her? I prayed on, saying something like, “How can I love her? I don’t think I even like her. My heart is hard; my feelings are hurt. I can’t do it.” Then, surely with help from the Spirit, I had a new thought as I said, “But You love her, Heavenly Father. Would You give me a portion of Your love for her--so I can love her too?” My hard feelings softened, my heart started to change, and I began to see this person differently. I began to sense her real value that Heavenly Father saw. Isaiah writes, “The Lord bindeth up the breach of his people, and healeth the stroke of their wound.” When we give our heart to the Father and the Son, we change our world . . . . https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2017/10/abiding-in-god-and-repairing-the-breach?lang=eng

Joy D. Jones Primary General President Brothers and sisters, hold your little ones close—so close that they see your daily religious behavior and watch you keeping your promises and covenants. “Children are great imitators, so give them something great to imitate.” We are indeed helping to teach and raise a sin-resistant generation unto the Lord promise by promise and covenant by covenant. https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2017/04/a-sin-resistant-generation?lang=eng

Elder M. Russell Ballard Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles For some, Christ’s invitation to believe and remain continues to be hard—or difficult to accept. Some disciples struggle to understand a specific Church policy or teaching. Others find concerns in our history or in the imperfections of some members and leaders, past and present. Still others find it difficult to live a religion that requires so much. Finally, some have become “weary in well-doing.” For these and other reasons, some Church members vacillate in their faith, wondering if perhaps they should follow those who “went back, and walked no more” with Jesus. . . . Never fail to give equal time to the Lord through honest attempts to understand what the Lord has revealed. As my dear friend and former colleague Elder Neal A. Maxwell once said, “We should not assume … that just because something is unexplainable by us it is unexplainable.” . . . . My heartfelt plea is that we will encourage, accept, understand, and love those who are struggling with their faith. We must never neglect any of our brothers and sisters. We are all at different places on the path, and we need to minister to one another accordingly. Just as we should open our arms in a spirit of welcoming new converts, so too should we embrace and support those who have questions and are faltering in their faith. . . . . https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2016/10/to-whom-shall-we-go?lang=eng

Our beloved prophet, President Thomas S. Monson, has taught that “love is the very essence of the gospel.” Love is so important that Jesus called it “the first and great commandment” and said that every other particle of the law and words of the prophets hang upon it. Love is the central motive for all we do in the Church. Every program, every meeting, every action we are part of as disciples of Jesus Christ should spring from this attribute—for without charity, “the pure love of Christ,” we are nothing. President Dieter F. Uchtdorf https://www.lds.org/liahona/2016/09/after-love-then-what?lang=eng

"Looking for human weakness in others is rather easy. However, we make a serious mistake by noticing only the human nature of one another and then failing to see God’s hand working through those He has called. "Focusing on how the Lord inspires His chosen leaders and how He moves the Saints to do remarkable and extraordinary things despite their humanity is one way that we hold on to the gospel of Jesus Christ and stay safely aboard the Old Ship Zion." Elder M. Russell Ballard https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2015/10/god-is-at-the-helm?lang=eng

Official commentary and First Presidency letter regarding leadership handbook changes. http://www.mormonnewsroom.org/article/commentary-understanding-the-handbook

Beautiful photos of the Tijuana Mexico Temple. http://www.mormonnewsroom.org/article/tijuana-mexico-temple-opens-public-tours

"Elder Perry had a . . . final message for church members when Elder Oaks and Elder Ballard visited him a few days before he died. It was a personal yearning to help millions of Mormons he loved and who loved him. "If I could get every member of the church to go and partake of the sacrament, and when they took the bread, they asked themselves, 'Who am I? What am I doing? How am I living? Where am I going? What should I be accomplishing?' as they renew their covenants with the Lord." deseretnews.com Elder Don R. Clarke, 2012 https://www.lds.org/media-library/video/2012-10-5060-elder-don-r-clarke?lang=eng

Elder D. Todd Christofferson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles answers four questions about prayer: How can I make daily prayer more meaningful? How do you have the Spirit with you when you pray? How often should we pray? What if we don’t get an answer to our prayers when we want it or need it? http://view.email.ldschurch.org/?j=fefa1677736006&m=fe8a1372756d06747d&ls=fe621670766006757613&l=ff2816747c6c&s=fe9b16717467027f70&jb=ff5f107871&ju=fec7127775670778&r=0

"God really does provide what you need." http://youtu.be/-DIIgm6xABQ

The beautiful Payson Temple interior. http://www.mormonnewsroom.org/article/payson-utah-temple-opens-doors-to-the-public