That We May All Sit Down in Heaven Together (from Women's Conference May 2018 - see full address under ministering heading below) - discussion led by Julie Peterson
Lucy Mack Smith said, ‘We must cherish one another, watch over one another,
comfort one another, and gain instruction that we may all sit down in heaven
together.’
When the announcement was made that Home Teaching and Visiting Teaching as we know it was going to be retired, ministering was introduced - a newer, holier approach to caring for others. It is part of the process of preparing us for what's to come.
President Nelson said, "Our Savior and Redeemer, Jesus Christ, will perform some of
His mightiest works between now and when He comes again. We will see miraculous
indications that God the Father and His Son, Jesus Christ, preside over this
Church in majesty and glory. But in coming days, it will not be possible to
survive spiritually without the guiding, directing, comforting, and constant
influence of the Holy Ghost."
Do we all feel the Holy Ghost the same way? How do YOU feel the influence of the Holy Ghost? Some responses from the sisters: burning in the bosom, spirit speaks to mind, brings emotion and tears, feels truth resonate, little thoughts come to mind, tingling, clarity of mind, etc. We are all individuals and have our own individual way(s) of feeling the spirit. It is important to know how we recognize the spirit. The Holy Ghost will testify of truth and bring peace.
What are personal ways we can increase the spirit in our lives? We need to ask. Our Heavenly Father wants us to ask. We must make a daily effort. We must be careful not to offend the spirit with the things we put into our minds by what we watch and listen to. We must show humility.
We are our Saviors hands and He relies on us to be in tune to the spirit when we are ministering. We must get to know, really know one another. The Lord wants us to know each other and we can do this when we ask the Spirit for guidance.
“The announcements in general conference weren’t necessarily
asking us to do more—our lists are already very full. But maybe we can do the
right things. The simple things. The things the Lord Himself wants done.”
—Sister Reyna I. Aburto of the Relief Society General Presidency
Everyone: Decide what kind of minister you are going to be.
Personalize it: Where do you need to improve? Pray for those you minister to? Listen for revelation in what your sister(s) need? Act on promptings? Get to know your sister(s) better? etc.
Sunday's Council or Discussion
July 22nd - Ministering is motivated by Christlike Love
Upcoming in July
July 29th - 5th Sunday - TBA
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
July 23rd - Nicole Layton
Upcoming Events - Mark your calendars No RS Activity in August - enjoy summer family time!
Next RS Activity September 13th
Ministering to the Sisters
Ministering to the Sisters
Please take some time to watch the full address from Women's Conference -
That We May All Sit Down in Heaven Together
The stake is asking all sisters to read Teaching in the Savior's Way. You can read it in the Gospel Library app or if you would like a hard copy, contact a member of the Sunday School Presidency.
"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."
Service Opportunities
BYU Education Week Volunteers
Hosting volunteers are needed for BYU Education Week, August 20-24, 2018. Volunteers receive Monday-Friday admission in exchange for their service, which includes greeting students, checking tickets, and taking attendance counts. Hosts serve one shift each day, Tuesday through Friday, and are free to attend classes when they are not serving. Hosting shifts generally last 3 hours and 45 minutes. Volunteers must be 18 years of age or older.
Sign up online at https://edweek.byu.edu/volunteer or call 801-422-6214
Volunteer Opportunities at the Development Center: There has been a shortage of volunteers for the Wednesday dance for a few weeks now. If you are looking for additional service opportunities this summer, you are invited to help out on one or more of the following Wednesdays:
· Jul 25
· Aug 1
If you want to help, contact Rod Mann 801-318-7141. Volunteers (age 14 and up) will need to arrive at the development center by 6:00 PM for orientation. The dance starts at 6:30 and ends promptly at 7:30. This is a fun and meaningful service project.
Pray for guidance for those within our ward you can serve and then act upon those promptings.
Prayers for....
Do you know of anyone in need of our prayers? Please contact a presidency member.
Do you know of anyone in need of our prayers? Please contact a presidency member.
LDS Tools Info
Please update your contact info. Also, posting a picture to your LDS account is so easy! If you have not yet done this follow these instructions. If you need help doing this ask your ministering sister
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