05/18/2026
https://odessahills.com/reunion
May 30 - June 6, 2026
CMRB 2026 Reunion Themes
“Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit; and that your fruit should remain…” - John 15:16
identity | connection | purpose | mission
Sunday - “He Chose You First”
Focus: Identity & Grace
Key Truth: God initiates relationship; worth is not earned
Scriptures: Ephesians 1:4-5; 1 John 4:19; 1 Peter 2:9; 2 Thessalonians 2:13; Psalms
33:12; Deuteronomy 7:6; Moroni 8:2; D&C 9:5b
Big Idea: You don’t prove yourself to God - He chose you first
Monday - “Remain in the Vine”
Focus: Abiding in Christ
Key Truth: Spiritual life flows from connection, not just effort
Scriptures: John 15:4-7; Psalm 1:1-3; Zechariah 8:12; Ezekiel 17:8; Jacob 3:54-55
Big Idea: Fruit is impossible without connection
Tuesday - “Ordained for Growth”
Focus: Becoming who God intends
Key Truth: God doesn’t just choose us - He shapes us
Scriptures: Isaiah 64:8; Romans 8:29-30; Galatians 5:22-23; 2 Kings 19:30; Alma 1:42
Big Idea:God chose you with intention, not by accident
Wednesday - “Pruning Bears More Fruit”
Focus: Growth through challenge
Key Truth: God’s discipline is an act of love
Scriptures: John 15:2; Hebrews 12:11; Helaman 5:90; Jacob 3:32, 70; D&C 75:1a
Big Idea: Pruning hurts, but it heals
Thursday - “Fruit That Can Be Seen”
Focus: Evidence of a transformed life
Key Truth: Real faith produces visible fruit
Scriptures: John 15:8; Matthew 5:16-18; James 2:17, 21, 23, 25; 1 Peter 3:15; Alma
5:41; Ether 5:4
Big Idea: Fruit doesn’t make the tree alive - it proves that it is
Friday - “Sent to Go and Love”
Focus: Mission and outward life
Key Truth:We are chosen for others, not just ourselves (individually and corporately)
Scriptures: Matthew 28:18-19; Micah 6:8; Isaiah 6:8; Matthew 6:25-26, 25:35-41;
Galatians 5:13-14; 1 Nephi 1:65; Alma 11:24, 12:20, 20:1; 3 Nephi 5:43; D&C 1:2,
38:5c
Big Idea: Chosen people become sent people
Reunion Speakers:
Sunday AM : High Priest Marlin Guin
Sunday PM : Elder Brian Holmes
Monday PM : Elder Chris Capps
Tuesday PM : Priest Andrew Smith
Wednesday PM : Elder Jason Hamilton
Thursday PM : Elder Andrew Dunning
Friday PM : Elder Mike Lidberg
If you plan to commute, please still register! Registration fee must be paid within two weeks for registration to be accepted and considered complete. (Pay via PayPal or send a check to CMRB Treasurer - details below.)
