Relief Society, February 26, 2012
STAND IN HOLY PLACES, by President Thomas S. Monson, Nov. 2011 Ensign
"Communication with our Father in Heaven - including our prayers to Him and His inspiration to us - is necessary in order for us to weather the storms and trials of life."
We have seen many changes since the 1960's. Some positive changes listed were: typewriters were replaced by word processors, microwaves, phone services, internet, digital cameras; and negative changes listed included abortion, television content, language, violence, immodesty, lack of respect, music content, and pornography.
The one consistent element of our lives is the gospel of Jesus Christ. The ten commandments are not the ten "suggestions." Do we adhere to them?
1) Thou shalt have no other gods before me.
2) Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image.
3) Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain.
4) Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy.
5) Honor thy father and thy mother.
6) Thou shalt not kill.
7) Thou shalt not commit adultery.
8) Thou shalt not steal.
9) Thou shalt not bear false witness.
10) Thou shalt not covet.
Our code of conduct is definitive; it is not negotiable. Our Father in Heaven is the same yesterday, today, and forever. There is nothing which can bring more joy into our lives or more peace to our soul than the Spirit which can come to us as we follow the Savior and keep the commandments.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Lesson Synopsis of 2/5/12
Relief Society
February 5, 2012
Lesson: Chapter Three, Daughters in My Kingdom
CLEAVE UNTO THE COVENANTS, Exodus, Migration, and Settlement
Following the martyrdom of Joseph and Hyrum Smithin 1844, and due to continued persecution of Church members, President Brigham Young counseled the Saints to leave Nauvoo, Illinois for a new home where they hoped to live and worship in peace. The exodus began in February 1846. More than 5,000 people thronged the Nauvoo Temple after it s dedication, so they could receive the endowment and the sealing ordinance before embarking on their journey into an unknown future. They came to the temple all day and long into the night until each person had received their ordinances. The strength, power, and blessings of temple covenants would sustain them during their journey, when they would suffer cold, heat, hunger, poverty, sickness, accidents, and death. They were spiritually prepared when they left Nauvoo. President Brigham Young made the following declaration to the Saints: "This shall be our covenant - that we will walk in all the ordinances of the
Lord." They were bound by covenant to God, their families, and their fellow sojourners.
We each make a covenant at baptism to serve Him and keep His commandments (Mosiah 18:1-10). During the temple endowment we make additional covenants. During their journey west, women found spiritual strength in each other"s love and compassion. Throughout the journey, as they suffered trials of illness and death they prayed in faith for each other and comforted each other. "The love of God flowed from heart to heart till the wicked one seemed powerless in his efforts to get between us and the Lord, and his cruel darts, in some instances, were shorn of their sting."
Covenants keep us focused, help us have the Holy Ghost present, guide our choices, give strength to carry on, to persevere, bless us with new callings which provide personal growth, give us a new perspective, help sustain our faith, allow us to recognize the power of the Lord manifested daily, and provide a protection from the power of Satan. Keeping covenants help us strengthen others, bare every trial, and endure every challenge.
February 5, 2012
Lesson: Chapter Three, Daughters in My Kingdom
CLEAVE UNTO THE COVENANTS, Exodus, Migration, and Settlement
Following the martyrdom of Joseph and Hyrum Smithin 1844, and due to continued persecution of Church members, President Brigham Young counseled the Saints to leave Nauvoo, Illinois for a new home where they hoped to live and worship in peace. The exodus began in February 1846. More than 5,000 people thronged the Nauvoo Temple after it s dedication, so they could receive the endowment and the sealing ordinance before embarking on their journey into an unknown future. They came to the temple all day and long into the night until each person had received their ordinances. The strength, power, and blessings of temple covenants would sustain them during their journey, when they would suffer cold, heat, hunger, poverty, sickness, accidents, and death. They were spiritually prepared when they left Nauvoo. President Brigham Young made the following declaration to the Saints: "This shall be our covenant - that we will walk in all the ordinances of the
Lord." They were bound by covenant to God, their families, and their fellow sojourners.
We each make a covenant at baptism to serve Him and keep His commandments (Mosiah 18:1-10). During the temple endowment we make additional covenants. During their journey west, women found spiritual strength in each other"s love and compassion. Throughout the journey, as they suffered trials of illness and death they prayed in faith for each other and comforted each other. "The love of God flowed from heart to heart till the wicked one seemed powerless in his efforts to get between us and the Lord, and his cruel darts, in some instances, were shorn of their sting."
Covenants keep us focused, help us have the Holy Ghost present, guide our choices, give strength to carry on, to persevere, bless us with new callings which provide personal growth, give us a new perspective, help sustain our faith, allow us to recognize the power of the Lord manifested daily, and provide a protection from the power of Satan. Keeping covenants help us strengthen others, bare every trial, and endure every challenge.
Monday, February 6, 2012
Book of Mormon Reading Goal for Feb 5-11
The reading goal for this week (Feb 5-11) is to read through 1 Nephi Chapter 22.
Blood Drives
We have several opportunities this month to donate blood. 2 of the drives are specifically to benefit Riley Heflin.
The stake blood drive will be on Saturday, February 11 at the stake center.
Blood drive at Marana High School is on Friday, February 10. Please contact the school secretary at 616-6400.
Red Rock blood drive will be on March 3-contact Brother Moore for more information 979-8220.
The stake blood drive will be on Saturday, February 11 at the stake center.
Blood drive at Marana High School is on Friday, February 10. Please contact the school secretary at 616-6400.
Red Rock blood drive will be on March 3-contact Brother Moore for more information 979-8220.
Relief Society Temple Trip
The first temple trip of the year is planned for Tuesday, February 14, 2011. We will be meeting at the old Red Rock school at 8:30 AM. Please contact Pam Smith for details about transportation. Her number is 591-2453.
The temple trip is planned for the 2nd Tuesday of every month.
The temple trip is planned for the 2nd Tuesday of every month.
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