Fayetteville GA Stake Latter-day Saints

03/19/2026

Sister Cheryl Settlemire, from the Thomaston Ward, spoke at Sunday's Stake Conference session, sharing her experiences with overcoming trials in her own life.

She said, "No matter what trials we experience here on Earth, the priesthood blessings we receive, and the blessings and promises of the covenants we make and keep will all be fulfilled through the infinite Atonement of Jesus Christ."

03/18/2026

At Stake Conference, Brother Kellen McGee from the Fayetteville Ward spoke about his decision to serve a mission. He has been called to serve in the Mexico Xalapa Mission.

Brother McGee shared his love of playing soccer and how he decided to serve a mission, despite other opportunities he had in his life. He said that he decided to serve a mission because he wants to grow closer to his Heavenly Father.

He said, "Heavenly Father has a plan for my life. Following Heavenly Father's plan requires sacrifice."

03/17/2026

This weekend at Stake Conference, Brother Sagan Patel, from the Griffin Ward, shared his testimony and the story of how he joined the church.

He said, "If I had to share one thought from my testimony, it would be to allow the Spirit to guide us more. We should put our trust in Him, come to Him with our questions, and not be afraid to ask questions or be curious about the gospel.

My whole journey actually started by clicking on a video that talked about the beginning and early days of the Church. That sparked a strong interest in the topic, which eventually led me to start learning about the doctrine and praying about whether the Church was true and whether the Book of Mormon was the word of God alongside the Bible.

During my study of the Church, there were initially some things that I struggled with pretty deeply. But I was able to work through them by remembering that Christ was the only perfect person, and that He leads His Church by calling imperfect people to guide it. Coming to terms with that allowed me to finally do what, looking back, the Spirit had been prompting me to do for quite some time: meet with the missionaries. I ended up getting baptized a week later, just over a year ago.

And since then I’ve grown a stronger testimony of Christ as the savior of the world than I’d ever thought I’d have, I testify strongly In my belief that this is his church restored by Joseph Smith so that we may have the fullness of the gospel."

03/10/2026

Please join us this weekend for our Stake Conference! The adult session and leadership session will be held Saturday at the Fayetteville building, and Sunday’s General Session will at the Stake Center in Jonesboro!

03/08/2026

How are you planning to show your love for Christ this Easter season?

03/02/2026

Hoy, la Rama Lake Jodeco se convirtió oficialmente en el Barrio Lake Jodeco.

La transición de una rama a un barrio es el resultado del amor, el sacrificio, el servicio, el esfuerzo y la fe de cada miembro de la congregación.

Doctrina y Convenios 90:11 declara: “Porque acontecerá que en aquel día todo hombre oirá la plenitud del evangelio en su propia lengua y en su propio idioma, por conducto de los que son ordenados …”

¡Estamos muy emocionados por todos nuestros hermanos y hermanas del Barrio Lake Jodeco!

En la foto se ve el nuevo Obispado:
Oscar Velasco, Secretario de Barrio; DJ Dalley, Segundo Consejero del Obispado; Obispo Theron García; David Alquicira, Primer Consejero del Obispado; y Jesús García, Secretario Ejecutivo del Barrio.

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Today, the Lake Jodeco Branch officially became the Lake Jodeco Ward.

The transition from a branch to a ward is a result of the love, sacrifice, service, effort, and faith of each of the congregation members.

Doctrine and Covenants 90:11 states: “For it shall come to pass in that day that every man shall hear the fulness of the gospel in his own tongue, and in his own language, through those that are ordained…”

We are so excited for all of our brothers and sisters in the Lake Jodeco Ward!

Pictured is the new Bishopric:
Oscar Velasco, Ward Clerk; DJ Dalley, Second Counselor in the Bishopric; Bishop Theron Garcia;
David Alquicira, First Counselor in the Bishopric; and Jesus Garcia, Ward Executive Secretary.

02/24/2026

The children of our stake will be hosting a Children's Musical Devotional this Sunday March 1 at 5 p.m. at the Jonesboro Building. Children from around the stake will be sharing their testimonies through music.

Feel free to invite friends, family, neighbors to attend and feel the spirit that these kids will bring!

02/23/2026

Take a moment to read this message from the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ, as you begin to prepare for the upcoming Easter season!

As Mary Magdalene and her companions mournfully approached the Garden Tomb, two angels appeared to them and shared the clarion call of all Christianity:

"Why seek ye the living among the dead?"

"He is not here, but is risen" (Luke 24:5-6).

This Easter season we also joyfully testify of this same eternal truth—Jesus Christ is risen. He lives!

The Savior of the world was crucified and, on the third day, rose from the dead, "the firstfruits of them that slept" (1 Corinthians 15:20). His Resurrection allows all to be resurrected, and through His grace, we can find peace "which passeth all understanding" (Philippians 4:7) and "be perfected in him" (Moroni 10:32).

We invite each of you during this Easter season to "seek this Jesus of whom the prophets and apostles have written" (Ether 12:41). As you do so, we testify that your Easter celebrations can strengthen your own faith and testimony that "death is conquered; man is free. Christ has won the victory" ("He Is Risen!" Hymns, no. 199).

—The First Presidency
Dallin H. Oaks
Henry B. Eyring
D. Todd Christofferson

02/13/2026

Elder Clark G. Gilbert is the newest member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Elder Clark G. Gilbert, the newest Apostle, has been a General Authority Seventy since April 2021 and currently is Church commissioner of education.

02/02/2026

01/20/2026

A commissioned portrait of the Prophet Joseph Smith will soon be added to the distinguished collection of portraits displayed at the Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel at Morehouse College. This historic chapel is also home to President Russell M. Nelson’s portrait and the site where he was honored with the Gandhi–King–Mandela Peace Prize in recent years.

The portrait of Joseph Smith will be officially unveiled during a special vespers service on Sunday, February 1, at the Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel. This event represents a unique and significant moment, and is open for all to attend!

We hope many will be able to join us, and invite friends and family, for this memorable evening.

01/20/2026

Our first Blood Drive of 2026 is this Friday at the Fayetteville building (2021 Redwine Road) from 2-7 p.m. Please consider signing up, if you are able to donate! Walk-in appointments are also available, please see attached flyer for additional information.

Our partners at the American Red Cross said, “On behalf of the American Red Cross and the patients we serve, thank you for partnering with us to save lives.” They are very grateful for every donation we are able to provide!

To sign up, visit https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/donation-time?zipSponsor=30215&driveType=all