06/04/2026
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Gainesville Virginia Stake
Dear Brothers and Sisters of the Gainesville Virginia Stake,
It was a blessing to gather together for stake conference. Whether you attended in person or joined us from home, we felt the Spirit in our midst and are grateful for everyone who was part of that sacred experience. These gatherings are among the great privileges of belonging to a covenant people, and we do not take lightly the trust you place in your leaders or the sacrifices many of you make to attend.
During our conference, several inspired invitations were extended by our speakers. We share them again here so they are not lost in the busyness of life. We invite you to prayerfully consider how you might accept and act upon these invitations in your ward, your family, and your personal life.
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INVITATIONS FROM STAKE CONFERENCE
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1. Pray for loved ones in faith, and seek reconciliation in all your relationships. (President Jennifer Wall)
2. Ponder Hymn #89 and discover what it means to you personally. (President Dan Olson)
3. Reflect on what the one or two most foundational tenets of your faith are and consider sharing them with others. (Sister Loreena Williams)
4. See the divine nature in yourself and in those around you. (President Troy Smith)
5. Seek to understand Faith, Hope, and Charity more deeply — and apply them more readily in your daily life. (President Hans Carlson)
6. Pray each morning to know who needs your help that day, and ask for God's power to flow through you to them. Bind yourself to act, and you will be led. You will be prompted. (President Hans Carlson)
7. Share a Christ-centered message and be a voice of peace and love — including on your social media platforms. (President Hans Carlson)
8. Invite someone to attend church with you within the next three months. (President Hans Carlson)
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Brothers and sisters, we testify that faithful action — even imperfect — is the soil in which miracles grow. The Lord does not ask us to be perfect before He moves in our lives. He asks us to move, and then He meets us there. As you act on even one of these invitations, we promise you that you will see His hand. Doors will open. Hearts will soften. Lives — including your own — will be changed.
We love you. We are honored to serve alongside you in this great work. We testify the Lord loves you and will continue to strengthen you and your families and provide peace as you seek to follow Him.
Gainesville Stake Presidency,
Hans Carlson, Troy Smith, Dan Olson