With the death of President Monson this week I had anticipated that we would sustain the Quorum of the Twelve but no First Presidency. Instead we simply sustained “the general authorities and general officers of the church as presently constituted.”
President Jackson: referencing Joy in the Journey “Joy comes with the recognition that today…is the day when we can make a difference.” Each segment of our journey home to Heavenly Father comes for a time and comes with a purpose.
The process of coming to Christ is two-fold, it includes study to come to understand and practice of faith to become as our Father in Heaven desires us to become.
Study the series of topics that the church published regarding challenging subjects that detractors if the church will often bring up.
Sister Gray??? (Jackie-3rd ward): She came to this stake because while visiting Bountiful many years ago she found out her husband (ex) had been living a double life.
“Is it easier to love and serve those who aren’t active in the church rather than those who are active but overwhelmed?”
Another sister said: “The best time to plant a fruit tree is twenty years ago (and the second best time is today)” – Chinese proverb
Sometimes we get distracted it overwhelmed when we look at the big picture but the Lord works on the small and simple things.
Create a learning environment that begets a love of learning the gospel in our children.
“…in one on one time that we carve out when there really was none.”
“Relationships are everything … any time we spend before relationships can only increase our effectiveness later.”
Reverence
Respect
Relationships
Renarin
President Monson: when you get yourself in a hole (shoe polish on the carpet, sin, etc.) stop digging.
President Spendlove (SLC inner-City mission): it all comes down to discipleship. Are we followers of Christ? Are we students of Christ?
Study Matthew 24-25 (including Joseph Smith–Matthew)
Sister Heidi Woahn: do family history work
Elder William B. Woahn: Remember President Monson’s final message to read the Book of Mormon daily.
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