All the members of our bishopric, (Alan Oakes, Jarrad Richins, and BJ Harris) were released today in sacrament meeting. How thankful I am for these great men! They served the Hillcrest 1st Ward faithfully for 5 years! Our new bishopric is as follows: Bishop is Peter Clarke. 1st counselor is Aaron Walker. Second counselor is Bryan Martinez.
Aaron and I got a text from our Stake President on Saturday December 23rd, following our ward Christmas party. Brother Hreinson asked if we could meet with him Sunday afternoon. Aaron and I were so nervous. We knew our bishopric was about to be released and we assumed Aaron was being called as a counselor or bishop.
Sacrament meeting was special. A lot of family came to support Aaron, (Karie, LouAnn, Mark, my parents, etc). Following the sacrament, our ward sustained Aaron as a high priest. The bishopric was released and thanked. Our new bishopric was sustained. They all took seats up on the stand. We then got to hear testimonies from Karen Oakes, Alan Oakes, Mandy Clarke, Peter Clarke, and Dustin Hreinson.
After church, Peter was set apart as bishop by Dustin Hreinson. Aaron was ordained a high priest by his dad, (Kent Walker) then set apart as 1st counselor by Peter Clarke. Bryson Martinez was then set apart by Dustin Hreinson as 2nd counselor.
