Bishop Taylor

Today has been a very happy, emotional day. My big brother Steven has become Bishop Taylor of Winchester Ward.

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Steven Mark Taylor, Born 23rd May 1986 to goodly parents who loved the Gospel, and strived to teach it to us, their 4 children. Steve has always known the church is true, and throughout the struggles that the rest of the Taylor kids have faced.. he has been my example of what a life lived right can do to your character. Steve served a mission in Germany and has a deep love for the church, I've always known that he holds his testimony close, and quiet, but it's always been there. Steve married the beautiful Ashton Curgenven on June 13th 2009. She is a wonderful person, who has allowed Steven to grow into himself, supported and loved. They are a wonderful partnership. I am so grateful to her for being exactly what Heavenly Father needed her to be to help prepare and support Steven to serve when his time came. She has a wonderful testimony of the Gospel, a beautiful voice and a lovely family who have been a joy to get to know better. She's an asset to the Taylor family, and I am proud to call her my sister.

So today at church in Winchester, we sustained Steven as the Bishop of Winchester Ward. He's so grown up!

So what secrets can I spill about Steven all over the internet.. Truth is, I can't. He doesn't have any. If there is anybody I know, minus the bias of him being my big brother, I know that he has been prepared for this call. I know that he has ideas, energy and passion for service, he loves Winchester Ward, and he loves his Saviour. I am so proud of Steve, and so thankful for who he is. I remember when he was on his mission, and I was having a hard time. He had no idea what was happening back home, but his letters always held a calm confidence in the peace of the Gospel. That's what I needed, and ever since, he's been my friend and an incredible example of hard work, discipline and how living the Gospel can bring true happiness.

I know the church is true, I have a testimony of the truthfullness of it. I have a testimony of the power of the Atonement and the sweet relief, peace and comfort it brings. I love my Saviour, I love our Prophet and I am so grateful to be born of goodly parents who sealed us together for time and all eternity.

Steve I am so proud of you, I love you, and I know that you are ready to do this. Heavenly Father knows it, Your family knows it, the ward already know it, so now it's time for you to believe in yourself. We love you, always.