Relief Society, October 28, 2012
The Vision of Prophets regarding Relief Society: Faith, Family, Relief
by Julie B. Beck, recently released Relief Society General President
The Prophet Joseph Smith established Relief Society; he
directed its first president to preside in taking care of the poor,
administering to their wants, and attending to the various affairs of
the institution. He believed the organization should be a select
society, separate from all the evils of the world. As social beliefs
change we can be assured that the values of Relief Society will remain
unchanged.
President Joseph F.Smith said: "You are members of the
greatest women's organization in the world, an organization which is a
vital part of the kingdom of God on [the} earth and which is so designed
and operated that it helps its faithful members to gain eternal life in
our Father's kingdom."
Relief Society is not a program. It is an official part
of the Lord's church that is divinely ordained of God to teach,
strengthen, and inspire sisters in their purpose regarding faith, family
and relief. Relief Society teaches self sufficiency and efficiency,
strenthens faith, provides service and support to others, and helps
educate sisters.
In Daughters in My Kingdom, we read: "As sisters
articulate their beliefs by word and deed, they can strengthen each
other's faith in Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ. They can help each
other prepare to receive all the blessings available in Heavenly
Father's plan of happiness.
Relief Society includes doing everything possible to
become spiritually and temporally self-reliant. Present Gordon B.
Hinckley said, "I am convinced there is no other organization anywhere
to match the Relief Society of this Church."
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Monday, October 22, 2012
Lesson Synopsis 10/21/12
Temporal and Spiritual Blessings from the Word of Wisdom
from the life of George Albert Smith
Obedience to the Word of Wisdom brings not only physical health but spiritual blessings as well. In the book of Daniel, we learn because of his obedience to the Lord's law of health in his day, not only was his life preserved, but Daniel also received a great spiritual blessing: "the inspiration of the Almighty."
The Word of Wisdom is loving counsel from our Father, who knows all things. We are given the counsel "not by commandment or constraint, but by revelation for the temporal salvation of all saints in tthe last days." It was "Given for a principle with promise...for the weakest among us."
Heavenly Father said, "My son, these things are not good for you, and if you will avoid them I will give ou the companionship of my Holy Spirit and joy while you live in the world and in the end eternal life."
President Smith believed the Word of Wisdom was given to us not just to increase our health, "but that our faith might be strengthened, that our testimony of the divinity of the mission of our Lord and Master might be increased, that thereby we might be better prepared to return to His presence when our labor here is complete." He rewards those who serve Him. "He has given certain rules and regulations to govern us in this life, and obedience to His requirements insures us His pleasure, and the blessings promised will follow. If we violate the will of the Lord, our faith will wane, for the Spirit will not always strive with us. Observance of the Word of Wisdom will increase our faith and greater knowldege will be ours as a result.
By obeying the Word of Wisdom, we prepare for eternal life. By taking forbidden things into our bodies, we defile the temple of the spirit. When we "give way to weakness of the flesh, we deprive ourselves of opportunities that await us in the future, and cut ourselves off from the blessings that the Lord hath in store for the faithful."
The best way to teach our families to obey the Word of Wisdom is to obey it ourselves. Read the Word of Wisdom in the presence of your families and set the example.
from the life of George Albert Smith
Obedience to the Word of Wisdom brings not only physical health but spiritual blessings as well. In the book of Daniel, we learn because of his obedience to the Lord's law of health in his day, not only was his life preserved, but Daniel also received a great spiritual blessing: "the inspiration of the Almighty."
The Word of Wisdom is loving counsel from our Father, who knows all things. We are given the counsel "not by commandment or constraint, but by revelation for the temporal salvation of all saints in tthe last days." It was "Given for a principle with promise...for the weakest among us."
Heavenly Father said, "My son, these things are not good for you, and if you will avoid them I will give ou the companionship of my Holy Spirit and joy while you live in the world and in the end eternal life."
President Smith believed the Word of Wisdom was given to us not just to increase our health, "but that our faith might be strengthened, that our testimony of the divinity of the mission of our Lord and Master might be increased, that thereby we might be better prepared to return to His presence when our labor here is complete." He rewards those who serve Him. "He has given certain rules and regulations to govern us in this life, and obedience to His requirements insures us His pleasure, and the blessings promised will follow. If we violate the will of the Lord, our faith will wane, for the Spirit will not always strive with us. Observance of the Word of Wisdom will increase our faith and greater knowldege will be ours as a result.
By obeying the Word of Wisdom, we prepare for eternal life. By taking forbidden things into our bodies, we defile the temple of the spirit. When we "give way to weakness of the flesh, we deprive ourselves of opportunities that await us in the future, and cut ourselves off from the blessings that the Lord hath in store for the faithful."
The best way to teach our families to obey the Word of Wisdom is to obey it ourselves. Read the Word of Wisdom in the presence of your families and set the example.
Sunday, October 14, 2012
Bacon Quiche Tart
Bacon Quiche Tart
5 slices bacon
8 oz cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons milk
2 eggs
1/2 c shredded swiss cheese
2 tablespoons chopped green onion
10 oz can refrigerated biscuit dough, flaky style
Preheat oven to 375. Lightly grease 10 muffin cups or ramekins.
Place bacon in skillet. Cook until crisp. Drain, crumble and set aside.
Beat the cream cheese, milk, and eggs in a medium bowl on low speed until smooth. Stir in Swiss cheese and green onions. Separate dough into 10 biscuits. Press into bottoms and sides of each muffin cup, forming 1/4 in rims. Sprinkle half of bacon onto dough lined cups. Spoon 2 tablespoons of cheese mixture into each cup. Bake 20-25 minutes, until filling is set and rims of tarts are golden brown. Sprinkle with remaining bacon and lightly press it into filling. Serve warm.
5 slices bacon
8 oz cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons milk
2 eggs
1/2 c shredded swiss cheese
2 tablespoons chopped green onion
10 oz can refrigerated biscuit dough, flaky style
Preheat oven to 375. Lightly grease 10 muffin cups or ramekins.
Place bacon in skillet. Cook until crisp. Drain, crumble and set aside.
Beat the cream cheese, milk, and eggs in a medium bowl on low speed until smooth. Stir in Swiss cheese and green onions. Separate dough into 10 biscuits. Press into bottoms and sides of each muffin cup, forming 1/4 in rims. Sprinkle half of bacon onto dough lined cups. Spoon 2 tablespoons of cheese mixture into each cup. Bake 20-25 minutes, until filling is set and rims of tarts are golden brown. Sprinkle with remaining bacon and lightly press it into filling. Serve warm.
Breakfast Casserole
Breakfast Casserole
1 dozen eggs, beaten
Add 2 1/2 cups milk
Add to egg mixture:
Brown 1 lb. sausage
1 box chicken flavored stuffing mix (you can either mix ahead of time according to the directions on the box, or just add as is)
1 lb. grated cheddar cheese
Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.
1 dozen eggs, beaten
Add 2 1/2 cups milk
Add to egg mixture:
Brown 1 lb. sausage
1 box chicken flavored stuffing mix (you can either mix ahead of time according to the directions on the box, or just add as is)
1 lb. grated cheddar cheese
Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.
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