Thursday, October 13, 2011
Relief Society Lesson October 9,2011
THE GATHERING OF THE HOUSE OF ISRAEL
Pg. 245
Jacob was a great prophet. Due to his faithfullness, he was given the name of Israel, which means "one who prevails with God,", or, "let God prevail." Jacob was a grandson of Abraham. The Lord's covenant with Abraham was renewed with Isaac and with Jacob and his children. God promised that the Israelites would be His covenant people as long as they would obey His commandments. They would be a blessing to all the nations of the world by taking them the gospel and the priesthood. Thus, they would keep their covenant with the Lord and He would keep His covenant with them.
The house of Israel was split into two kingdoms. They failed to keep the commandments. Ten of the twelve tribes lived in the Northern Kingdom and two tribes lived in the Southern Kingdom. Both were eventually conquered and the tribes were taken captive. The Southern Kingdom was conquered and the city of Jerusalem was destroyed in 586 B.C. This is the time when Lehi and his family came to the American continent. Jerusalem was again destroyed after the time of Christ. The covenant people were scattered throughout the world.
The Lord promised that His people would again be gathered. As people come to the knowledge of Jesus Christ, receive the ordinances of salvation and keep the covenants, they become the children of the covenant. God has important reasons for gathering His children. He gathers them so they can learn the teachings of the gospel and prepare themselves to meet the Savior when He comes again. He gathers them so they will build temples, perform sacred ordinances for ancestors, strengthen one another and be unified in the gospel, and to prepare themselves to share the gospel with others.
Joseph Smith was given the authority to direct the work of gathering the house of Israel by the prophet Moses. Each subsequent prophet has received "the spirit of gathering." The physical gathering was initially to gather in Ohio, then Missouri, and then to the Salt Lake Valley. Today the place of gathering is in the homeland of each saint. The physical gathering of Israel will not be complete until the Second Coming of the Savior and on into the Millennium. Then the Lord's promise will be fulfilled.
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Relief Society Meeting-October
Just a reminder
Relief Society Meeting October 18th 2011
At 6:30 p.m(Nursery Provided)
Learning ALL about CANNING
*Water Bath Canning
*Pressure Cooker Canning
Light refreshments to follow!
Saturday, September 24, 2011
General Relief Society Meeting
For any of those who want to meet to carpool to the stake center meet at the church at 2:30
Service Project at 3:00
Dinner at 4:00
Broadcast begins at 5:00
And ENJOY!!!!
Service Project at 3:00
Dinner at 4:00
Broadcast begins at 5:00
And ENJOY!!!!
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Pulled Pork Reciepe
Carolina Pulled Pork
SERVES: 10 PREP TIME: 10 minutes COOK TIME: 4 hours
INGREDIENTS
- 3lb. boneless pork shoulder
- 1envelope Lipton® Recipe Secrets® Onion Soup Mix
- 1/4cup ketchup
- 1/2cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 3/4cup apple cider vinegar
- 1Tbsp. hot pepper sauce
- 1Tbsp. prepared mustard
DIRECTIONS
Arrange pork in slow cooker. Combine remaining ingredients and pour over pork; turn to coat.
Cook covered on LOW 8 to 10 hours or HIGH 4 to 6 hours until pork is tender.
Remove pork; reserve juices. Shred pork with fork, then stir into reserved juices. Serve, if desired, on Kaiser rolls or hamburger buns.
Sunday, September 4, 2011
Super Saturday
This Little Piggy is Going to Super Saturday…
And so should YOU!
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Please join us
Saturday, September 10th at 9am to 1pm
Red Rock Ward’s Super Saturday
5 great mini classes followed by a delicious lunch!!!This Little Piggy went to the Market:
Make your own scrubs and at-home pampering tips.
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This Little Piggy stayed Home:
How to use power tools and refinish furniture.
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This Little Piggy had Roast Beef:
Quick Cooking Tips.
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This Little Piggy had None:
Filling up on the scriptures.
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This Little Piggy cried Wee Wee Wee all the way home:
How to have cheap and more special dates.
* Lunch will be served at noon *
Thursday, August 25, 2011
RS Lesson August 21st
The Law of Chastity
Chapter 39, pg. 225
Parents have the obligation to teach their children the law of chastity, modesty, and about procreation. Talk to children frankly but reverently, using correct names for body parts, so they will develop the proper attitudes toward their bodies. Parents should not display embarassment or anxiety when doing so. If children feel uncomfortable talking to their parents about the subject, they will turn to peers for information, which may be incorrect and not in harmony with gospel principles.
Adam and Eve were placed on this earth and commanded to multiply and replenish the earth. They were married by God prior to receiving the instruction. We are taught the only place sexual relations are to be engaged in are after marriage, and then only with our spouse. This teaching is the law of chastity. Prior to marriage, actions that arouse sexual desires are to be avoided. This includes touching over clothing and passionate kissing.
Homosexual behavior is a serious sin. Latter-day prophets have spoken about the dangers of homosexual behavior and about the Church's concern for people who may have such inclinations. Most people have inclinations of one kind or another at various times. If persons with homosexual inclinations do not act upon these inclinations, then they can go forward as do all other members of the Church. We are to love them as sons and daughters of God. We are to help them, assist them, and strengthen them.
Satan wants us to break the law of chastity to prevent us fron returning to live with our Heavenly Father. We must guard ourselves against powerful influences. Our children have experiences in school, with peers, that are much different than ours may have been. Open communication is essential. Required are modest dress and thoughts as well as actions that are pure. President Gordon B. Hinkley said, "You live in a world of terrible temptations. Pornograpy, with its sleezy filth, sweeps over the earth like a horrible engulfing tide. It is poison. Do not watch it or read it. It will destroy you if you do. It will take from you your self-respect. It will rob you of a sense of the beauties of life. It will tear you down and pull you into a slough of evil thoughts and possibly of evil actions. Stay away from it. Shun it as you would a foul disease, for it is just as deadly. Be virtuous in thought and in deed. God has planted in you, for a purpose, a divine urge which may be easily subverted to evil and destructive ends. When you are young, do not get involved in steady dating. When you reach an age where you think of marriage, then is the time to become so involved. But you boys who are in high school don't need this, and neither do the girls." (Ensign, Nov. 1997, 51).
Those who break the law of chastity are subject to Church discipline; however, they can be forgiven. Peace comes only through forgiveness. When a child is conceived out of wedlock, every effort should be made to encourage the couple to marry. If this is not to be, counseling pertaining to adoption through LDS Family Services to ensure that the baby will be sealed to temple-worthy parents should occur. Those who keep the law of chastity are greatly blessed. Those who break the law of chastity can be forgiven. Seek the counsel of your bishop. Peace comes only through forgiveness.
Chapter 39, pg. 225
Parents have the obligation to teach their children the law of chastity, modesty, and about procreation. Talk to children frankly but reverently, using correct names for body parts, so they will develop the proper attitudes toward their bodies. Parents should not display embarassment or anxiety when doing so. If children feel uncomfortable talking to their parents about the subject, they will turn to peers for information, which may be incorrect and not in harmony with gospel principles.
Adam and Eve were placed on this earth and commanded to multiply and replenish the earth. They were married by God prior to receiving the instruction. We are taught the only place sexual relations are to be engaged in are after marriage, and then only with our spouse. This teaching is the law of chastity. Prior to marriage, actions that arouse sexual desires are to be avoided. This includes touching over clothing and passionate kissing.
Homosexual behavior is a serious sin. Latter-day prophets have spoken about the dangers of homosexual behavior and about the Church's concern for people who may have such inclinations. Most people have inclinations of one kind or another at various times. If persons with homosexual inclinations do not act upon these inclinations, then they can go forward as do all other members of the Church. We are to love them as sons and daughters of God. We are to help them, assist them, and strengthen them.
Satan wants us to break the law of chastity to prevent us fron returning to live with our Heavenly Father. We must guard ourselves against powerful influences. Our children have experiences in school, with peers, that are much different than ours may have been. Open communication is essential. Required are modest dress and thoughts as well as actions that are pure. President Gordon B. Hinkley said, "You live in a world of terrible temptations. Pornograpy, with its sleezy filth, sweeps over the earth like a horrible engulfing tide. It is poison. Do not watch it or read it. It will destroy you if you do. It will take from you your self-respect. It will rob you of a sense of the beauties of life. It will tear you down and pull you into a slough of evil thoughts and possibly of evil actions. Stay away from it. Shun it as you would a foul disease, for it is just as deadly. Be virtuous in thought and in deed. God has planted in you, for a purpose, a divine urge which may be easily subverted to evil and destructive ends. When you are young, do not get involved in steady dating. When you reach an age where you think of marriage, then is the time to become so involved. But you boys who are in high school don't need this, and neither do the girls." (Ensign, Nov. 1997, 51).
Those who break the law of chastity are subject to Church discipline; however, they can be forgiven. Peace comes only through forgiveness. When a child is conceived out of wedlock, every effort should be made to encourage the couple to marry. If this is not to be, counseling pertaining to adoption through LDS Family Services to ensure that the baby will be sealed to temple-worthy parents should occur. Those who keep the law of chastity are greatly blessed. Those who break the law of chastity can be forgiven. Seek the counsel of your bishop. Peace comes only through forgiveness.
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Sunday Lesson-August
Relief Society August 14, 2011
Lesson: Eternal Marriage
Chapter 38, pg 219
Marriage is ordained of God and is a vital part of God's plan. Marriages are intended to last forever, not just until our mortal death. Adam and Eve were married by God prior to the fall and death entering in this world. Through the restoration of the gospel, eternal marriage was restored to the earth.
Eternal marriage is essential for exaltation. Although most consider marriage to be a legal contract or social custom, Latter-day Saints recognize marriage as much more. Our exaltation depends on marriage and remaining faithful in keeping our covenants. We believe it is the most sacred relationship that can exist between a man and a woman. It affects our happiness now and in the eternities.
Heavenly Father gave us the law of eternal marriage so we could become like Him. In order to enter the highest order of the celestial kingdom, a man must enter into this order of the priesthood; although it may not occur in this life.
Eternal marriage must be performed by proper authority in the temple by one who holds the sealing power. Temples are the only place this holy ordinance can be performed. Those holding the sealing power were given the authority to perform this sacred ordinance. That priesthood holder acts under the direction of the Lord and promises the couple the blessings of exaltation. He instructs them in the things they must do to receive those blessings, and reminds them that all blessings depond on obedience to the laws of God.
There are many benefits of an eternal marriage. We know our marriage can last forever. We know that our family relationships can continue throughout eternity. We are entitled to an outpouring of the Spirit on our marriage as we remain worthy. We can live in the highest degree of the celestial kingdom of God. We can be exalted as God is and receive a fulness of joy.
President Spencer W. Kimball taught: "Marriage is perhaps the most vital of all the decisions and has the most far-reaching effects, for it has to do not only with immediate happiness, but also with eternal joys. It affects not only the two people involved, but also their families and particularly their children and their children's children down through the many generations. In selecting a companion for life and for eternity, certainly the most careful planning and thinking and praying and fasting should be done to be sure that of all the decision, this one must not be wrong." (Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Spencer W. Kimball [2006], 193).
Ways suggested in which we could strenghen our marriages included: Serving each other, prayer, respect, loyalty, communication, time together, patience, value/esteem each other, forgiveness, partnership, tolerance, fun, friends, selflessness, intimacy, happiness.
No matter what our situation - married, unmarried, divorced, widowed, we must continue preparing for celestial glory
Lesson: Eternal Marriage
Chapter 38, pg 219
Marriage is ordained of God and is a vital part of God's plan. Marriages are intended to last forever, not just until our mortal death. Adam and Eve were married by God prior to the fall and death entering in this world. Through the restoration of the gospel, eternal marriage was restored to the earth.
Eternal marriage is essential for exaltation. Although most consider marriage to be a legal contract or social custom, Latter-day Saints recognize marriage as much more. Our exaltation depends on marriage and remaining faithful in keeping our covenants. We believe it is the most sacred relationship that can exist between a man and a woman. It affects our happiness now and in the eternities.
Heavenly Father gave us the law of eternal marriage so we could become like Him. In order to enter the highest order of the celestial kingdom, a man must enter into this order of the priesthood; although it may not occur in this life.
Eternal marriage must be performed by proper authority in the temple by one who holds the sealing power. Temples are the only place this holy ordinance can be performed. Those holding the sealing power were given the authority to perform this sacred ordinance. That priesthood holder acts under the direction of the Lord and promises the couple the blessings of exaltation. He instructs them in the things they must do to receive those blessings, and reminds them that all blessings depond on obedience to the laws of God.
There are many benefits of an eternal marriage. We know our marriage can last forever. We know that our family relationships can continue throughout eternity. We are entitled to an outpouring of the Spirit on our marriage as we remain worthy. We can live in the highest degree of the celestial kingdom of God. We can be exalted as God is and receive a fulness of joy.
President Spencer W. Kimball taught: "Marriage is perhaps the most vital of all the decisions and has the most far-reaching effects, for it has to do not only with immediate happiness, but also with eternal joys. It affects not only the two people involved, but also their families and particularly their children and their children's children down through the many generations. In selecting a companion for life and for eternity, certainly the most careful planning and thinking and praying and fasting should be done to be sure that of all the decision, this one must not be wrong." (Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Spencer W. Kimball [2006], 193).
Ways suggested in which we could strenghen our marriages included: Serving each other, prayer, respect, loyalty, communication, time together, patience, value/esteem each other, forgiveness, partnership, tolerance, fun, friends, selflessness, intimacy, happiness.
No matter what our situation - married, unmarried, divorced, widowed, we must continue preparing for celestial glory
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