Program

Presiding: Ethan Willis, Seville Stake President
Conducting: Jordan Graff, 1st Counselor, Seville Stake Presidency
Organist: Ahtanya Riggs
Chorister: Angela Rucker

Prelude Music:
Jill Jeffs

Opening Hymn:
“Amazing Grace” (Hymn 1010)

Invocation:
Andre McBride

Opening Remarks:
President Jordan Graff

Guest Speaker:
Marcos Rossi

Closing Remarks:
President Ethan Willis

Closing Hymn:
“Let Us All Press On” (stake choir, hymn 243)

Closing Prayer:
Julian Sandoval

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Meet Our Speakers

Marcos Rossi

Marcos Rossi is an international speaker, musician, and author whose life is a powerful witness of faith in Jesus Christ. Born in Brazil with a rare condition that left him without arms or legs, Marcos has never allowed his physical limitations to define him. Instead, he has embraced a life of purpose, becoming a surfer, scuba diver, DJ, and devoted husband and father. His story has inspired audiences around the world as he shares how trusting in God has shaped his life and given him strength beyond what once seemed possible.

Through his journey, Marcos has come to know that true wholeness comes through Jesus Christ. He teaches that limitations—whether physical, emotional, or spiritual—can become opportunities to grow closer to the Savior. With a message centered on faith, gratitude, and purpose, Marcos invites others to see their lives through God’s perspective and discover the joy and strength that come from following Him.

Jordan Graff
First Counselor in the Seville Stake Presidency

Jordan Graff was born and raised in Tacoma, Washington. He and his wife Laura felt guided to this wonderful part of the country, having completed the last of a long course of surgical training that took them across the country from Utah to California to Iowa. With family in California, Washington, and Utah, a move to Arizona had not been top of mind for them during his training years. However, as they explored practices, neighborhoods, environment, and their feelings as they pondered the options, they felt Arizona was the right place for them. Their family moved to Gilbert in the summer of 2009 and they are thrilled to be here. President Graff currently works as an eye surgeon.

In high school President Graff enjoyed snow skiing, singing and choir, hiking, camping and backpacking. Now he loves doing whatever his family is doing. They enjoy playing volleyball, camping, hunting, fishing, and travelling together.

What he loves most about his calling is the richness of personal interactions with the amazing Saints in our congregation. Their faithful dedication is humbling and inspires him to be a better servant of the Savior.

Ethan Willis
Seville Stake President

Ethan Willis was born and raised in South Pasadena and San Jose, California. Ten years ago, he sold his company in Utah, and he and Ashley Peterson Willis moved to Arizona where they both have deep family history. President Willis is currently the CEO of a Book Publishing Company and Private Equity.

In high school he loved to play sports including baseball, football, and water polo. He worked at a beach club in Santa Monica and enjoyed swimming and surfing in the ocean. Now, his hobbies center around his eight children so his favorite thing is to cheer them on. When he’s not doing that he loves to run, exercise, coach his kids sports teams, attend sporting events, plays, travel and he loves to read.

One of President Willis’ favorite scriptures is 2 Timothy 1:7 “For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.“ He believes God has given us the power to choose faith and love over fear everyday. He considers it a daily blessing to see the loving hand of God manifest in His children’s lives.

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All Are Welcome to Our Sunday Services

Church is a refuge from the chaos of everyday life. Attending church services gives us time to focus on worshipping God and loving our neighbors. It’s a spiritual recharge that helps us live closer to God throughout the week.

All Our Beliefs Center on Jesus Christ

We celebrate His matchless life and infinite grace and invite all to come unto Him.

What is a ward?

A ward is a congregation of members living within a specified geographical boundary. It typically consists of 150-500 members.

What is a stake?

A stake is a group of local LDS Church congregations or wards. A stake generally comprises about 3,000 to 5,000 members in five to ten wards.

A stake is often named after a landmark or community within the stake’s geographical boundary. The Seville Stake is named after the large Seville community inside it’s boundary.

Meeting Times & Locations

1. ‘Stake Center’ church building

7361 South Constellation Way
Gilbert, AZ 85298

9:00 a.m. Greenfield Acres Ward
10:30 a.m. Adora Trails Ward
12:00 p.m. Seville Ward

2. ‘Shamrock’ church building

5656 South Higley Road
Gilbert, AZ 85298

9:00 a.m. Seville Park Ward
10:30 a.m. Shamrock Farms Ward
12:00 p.m. Country Shadows Ward

2. ‘Lemon’ church building

26023 South Lemon Avenue
Queen Creek, AZ 85142

9:00 a.m. Seville Ward
10:30 a.m. Seville Groves Ward