In our RS discussion on Sunday our Topic was on The Book of Mormon: What would your life be like without it? By Russell M. Nelsen now president of the church. Taught by Tiffany Sorensen and the Laurels.
President Nelson was invited to give a special lecture in Accra Ghana to some dignitaries. One among them was an African tribal king. "The king spoke to me only through his linguist, who then translated for me. I responded to the linguist, and the linguist then translated my responses to the king."
After President Nelson's lecture, the Tribal king made his way to him and asked in perfect English, “What can you teach me about Jesus Christ?" He then asked the King, "What do you know about Jesus?" He responded that he was a serious believer in the bible and loved Him.
As president Nelson opened the Book of Mormon and read 3 Nephi 11, The king became astonished. He said, “You could have given me diamonds or rubies, but nothing is more precious to me than this additional knowledge about the Lord Jesus Christ.”
Sisters, what would you choose, really choose, diamond and rubies or the Book of Mormon? In what ways can we cherish this book over rubies and diamonds? We can learn more about our loving Savior and Heavenly Father in the Book of Mormon and build our relationships with them as we study it.
What would you not know or not have without the book of Mormon? We had the opportunity to hear from our sweet Laurels about the time they took the challenge to read the book of Mormon in 13 hours. These were some of their responses: "It strengthened my testimony." "I wouldn’t be able to understand God and have a relationship with Him." They found that while listening to each other read, even without looking for specific teachings, the spirit was still so strong that their testimonies were strengthened as they became more converted to this wonderful book.
What other revelations can we receive from reading the Book of Mormon? Some of the sister’s responses were, that our Heavenly Father and Lord Jesus Christ are tangible beings, it gives us purpose, principles to live by and answers to questions that we have. We are promised that if we faithfully read the Book of Mormon we will never fall away.
Ask yourself.... what is the Book of Mormon to you? Some but not all answers might be, light, truth, comfort, prophecy to us today, and protection. It is a witness of Jesus Christ along with the Bible. It helps us understand more plainly His teachings.
Less than 3 weeks until our next council - have you had an experience you are willing to share?
Everyone: Build a stronger relationship with your Father in Heaven.
Personalize it: Choose one thing that you need to work on to become closer to Heavenly Father.
Examples: attend the temple more often, spend more time in the scriptures, have more meaningful prayers, read and reread your patriarchal blessing, study conference talks, use positive talk about yourself, etc.
Sunday's Council or Discussion
April 22nd - The Voice of the Lord by Neil L. Anderson discussion led by Dottie Thayn Questions to Ponder for Sunday's lesson:
In what ways has our recent General Conference influenced you in your daily living - because something said seemed to be just for you?
How has the study of the Book of Mormon immunized you to live in the world, but not be of the world?
What strength do you find in the Proclamation to the Family?
Does your faith in God and in His Son become strengthened because you "Listened to a Prophet's Voice"?
Upcoming Lessons in April
April 29th - 5th Sunday discussion combined with Elders Quorum
April 29th - 5th Sunday discussion combined with Elders Quorum
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
April 16th - Scarlett Graham - graduating to RS soon...welcome!
April 19th - Kasey Huggans
April 20th - Brooke Mickelsen
Ministering to the Sisters
What is ministering? As found on lds.org under ministering....
What is ministering? As found on lds.org under ministering....
The Savior showed by example what it means to minister as he served out of love for His Father and for each person. He loved, taught, prayed for, comforted, and blessed those around Him, inviting all to follow Him. As Church members minister, they prayerfully seek to serve as He would - to "comfort those that stand in need of comfort," "watch over the church always, and be with and strengthen them," "visit the house of each member, and help each become a true disciple of Jesus Christ.
As members minister, they determine through communication and inspiration the frequency and type of contact they have with those to whom they give care. They counsel with and render an account to their leaders at least once a quarter regarding their service and the needs and strengths of those for whom they have been invited to care. Leaders report these ministering interviews each quarter; they no longer report the number of visits or contacts made to individuals and families. In addition, through a priesthood link to each member, ministering brothers and sisters form a communication network leaders may use in a time of danger or emergency.
This is only one question/answer. Please click this link to Ministering to read all question and answers. While you are welcomed to read through all of the Q&As, please read specifically Q&As 9-20. To learn more through watching videos click here.
If you don't have time to read through Q&As right now but you are wondering how to proceed....just keep watching over the sisters you minister to (previously known as the sisters you visit and teach.) No changes have been made as of yet. If changes are made you will be contacted by a member of the RS presidency. And then please, when you have time, go read through the Q&As as doing so will help you understand more clearly what is expected.
"A new name, new flexibility, and fewer reports will not make one ounce of difference in our service unless we see this as an invitation to care for one another in a bold new holier way." -President Nelson
Upcoming Events - Mark your calendars
Our next Activity is on May 10th. More info to come.
Thanks to all who attended April's RS Activity. It was a fun time!
Prayers for....
Thank you to everyone who has recently helped care for the Hartleys as well as helping with the luncheon in all capacities. Brother Hartley's funeral was a beautiful tribute to him. Please continue to pray for Linda as she adjusts to this new chapter in her life and follow any promptings in reaching out to her in the weeks and months ahead.
Do you know of anyone else in need of our prayers? Please contact a presidency member.
Thank you to everyone who has recently helped care for the Hartleys as well as helping with the luncheon in all capacities. Brother Hartley's funeral was a beautiful tribute to him. Please continue to pray for Linda as she adjusts to this new chapter in her life and follow any promptings in reaching out to her in the weeks and months ahead.
Do you know of anyone else in need of our prayers? Please contact a presidency member.
Thank You and Welcome
We want to send out a VERY BIG THANK YOU and a job well done to Roberta Sherman as our visiting teaching coordinator and Tammy Ballard as our RS activities coordinator!
We are excited to have Julie Peterson as a RS instructor, Tris Martin as RS activities coordinator and Melanie Kehl on the RS activities committee!
Service Opportunities
Pray for guidance for those within our ward you can serve and then act upon those promptings.
Pray for opportunities to show kindness each day.
Just Serve
Good News
Please share with us any good news you have - we can all use a bright spot in our week!
LDS Tools Info
Posting a picture to your LDS account is so easy! We currently have 30 sisters that have a picture and 93 that don't. If you have not yet done this follow these instructions.
Institute Class
Every Tuesday Morning
10:00am - 11:15am
Tanner Lane Stake Center in RS room (use south entrance)
Jesus Christ and the Everlasting Gospel
Taught by Betsy Jones and Sue Spencer
No babysitting
All sisters welcomed!
Uplifting Comments Welcomed and Encouraged!
Uplifting Comments Welcomed and Encouraged!
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