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Sunday, July 29, 2012

Lupe's Notes - Jul 29, 2012


Good afternoon sisters. It is a lovely day.

THOUGHT: “The Lord want the members of His Church to be fully converted to His gospel. This is the oly sure way to have spiritual safety now and happiness forever.”
Elder Donald L. Hollstrom

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
  1. ANNUAL SUMMER ACTIVITY: Thursday, August 2, at 6:30 at Melissa Brady's back yard. 1062 East 1180 North. Bring a dish to share if you can but if you can't, please still come and enjoy the summer evening with each other. It is always so much fun to visit and get to know each other, especially the new sisters.

BIRTHDAYS:
  • Happy birthday to Donna L., August 1st and Steffanie G. on the 4th. Have a wonderful day, both of you.

Since today was a fifth Sunday, we had to pleasure of meeting with the men and be taught by the two counselors, Brother Teel and Brother Steven Jensen.

Brother Teel:

I feel so humbled to speak on the topic assigned by Bishop Edman. I have been thinking and studying about it and though it is a broad topic, I realized as I did delved into the topic that I still have of lot of converting to happ0en in my life. It is a personal lesson for everyone of us, since we are all in our own stage of conversion. Think personally about your own level of conversion. Think of the things you can do to become more converted.

Conversion means change, converting from one state to another. What are we converting from and what are we attempting to change to.

Ramona Backman: It's movement to the right. We're with the truth so we are moving to the right.

Brother Teel wrote on the Board: CONVERSION
  1. TRUTH ---------------------------------------RIGHT

Brother Winder: King Benjamin”s people became the children of Christ. They had a mighty change of heart and had no more disposition to do evil, but to do good continually.

CONVERSION
  1. TRUTH----------------------------------------------RIGHT
  2. CHILDREN OF WORLD-------------------------CHILDREN OF CHRIST
  3. NATURAL MAN------------------------------------SAINT
“NEW CRATURE”
“PROCESS”
“CHRIST'S IMAGE”
“HEART”

Brother Jenkins: They changed from the natural man to man of Christ.

Yes, they changed from the natural man to a Saint.

Brother Moon: King Benjamin uses the phrase of 'our heart is change' and we have love one with another.

Brother Richins: Conversion is a process.

Yes, Conversion is not an event and it it is personal change.

Holly: Alma teaches us about that when he ask “have ye spiritually been born of God? Have ye received his image in your countenances? Have ye experienced this mighty change in your hearts? And then he ask: 'can ye feel so now?'

Sunday, July 22, 2012

Lupe's Notes - Jul 22, 2012


Good afternoon sisters. Didn't our choir do a wonderful job with their rendition of Come, come Ye Saints?

THOUGHT: “With continuing priesthood counsel and with Relief Society leaders who are called of the Lord by inspiration, the women of the Church have a divine source of direction for the work that is theirs to do, and the Society provides a means to accomplish that work.”
Barbara B. Smith (DIMK pg. 136)

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
  1. Bro. Rob Fisher is home and unfortunately they were told it is inoperable. Please continue to keep them in your prayers, because we know that Heavenly Father is aware of our situations.
  2. A big thanks to the wives of all the YM leaders who went on the Scout camps this week.
  3. Change of date: Sarah's class has been changed to August 9th at 7 pm at her home. “Connecting your family, things that matter most” will provide a packet of ideas for all ages of your family. It will be fun.
  4. Sept. 13th, Jed Norwood's presentation on Preparedness at 7 pm.
  5. Don't forget BYU Education Week, Aug. 13th – 17th.
  6. August 2nd at 6:30 is the Annual RS Summer picnic in the back yard of Melissa Brady.

BIRTHDAYS: Happy Birthday to Heather Fillmore, July 25th and Whitney Carpenter (works in Primary), July 28th. Hope you both have a great day.

Today's lesson is taken from President Monson's address to the Priesthood, “Willing and Worthy to Serve” and was presented by Darla.

Jesus saith unto her, Touch me not; for I am not yet ascended to my Father:...”
Have we ever thought of the self control that the Savior had in not returning to his Father immediately. Here he had been separated three days and they had not seen each other. Why were they separated? The thought came to me that it was because He was doing his Priesthood business.

I have given you 6 quotes that were contained in President Monson's talk. Also two questions. One is 'How can we support bearers of the Priesthood? And 'How will we be blessed if we do?' I have put 6 pictures of latter-day prophets and you are to tell me which quote goes with what prophet.

Quote 1: “It is your duty first of all to learn what the Lord wants and then by the power and strength of His holy Priesthood to [so] magnify your calling in the presence of your fellows .. that the people will be glad to follow you.” George Albert Smith

President Monson said, “How blessed we are to be here in these last days, when the priesthood of God is upon the earth. How privileged we are to bear that priesthood. The priesthood is not so much a gift as it is a commission to serve, a privilege to lift, and an opportunity to bless the lives of others.

With these opportunities come responsibilities and duties. I love and cherish the noble word duty and all that it implies.”

Wherefore, now let every man learn his duty, and to act in the office in which he is appointed, in all diligence.”

As er perform our duties and exercise our priesthood, we will find true joy. We will experience the satisfaction of having completed our tasks.”

Quote 2 read by Cheryl: “The priesthood... is ...the power of God delegated to man by which man can act in the earth for the salvation of the human family, in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Ghost, and act legitimately; not assuming that authority, nor borrowing it from generations that are dead and gone, but authority that has been given in this day in which we live by ministering angels and spirits from above, direct from the presence of almighty God.” Joseph Fielding Smith

This quote tells us how we are connected to the priesthood.

Quote 3 read by Luone: “The Holy Priesthood is the channel through which God communicates and deals with man upon the earth; and the heavenly messengers that have visited the earth to communicate with man are men who held and honored the priesthood while in the flesh; and everything that God has caused to be done for the salvation of man, from the coming of man upon the earth to the redemption of the world, has been and will be by the virtue of the everlasting priesthood.”
Wilford Woodruff

I need to preface my behavior and blame Melissa Barton for my tears. It's her fault as she spoke of her father, how he honors his priesthood, his work ethic, etc. Amen to her comments. And also to the youth speakers, and the choir and her husband.

Quote 4: “When one becomes a holder of the priesthood, he becomes an agent of the Lord. He should think of his calling as though he were on the Lord's errand.” Harold B. Lee

President Monson called him one of the great teachers in the Church.

He then tells the story of “During World War II, in the early part of 1944, an experience involving the priesthood took place as United States marines were taking Kwajalein Atool, part of the Marshall Islands and located in the Pacific Ocean about midway between Australia and Hawaii. What took place in this regard was related by a correspondent—not a member of the Church—who worked for a newspaper in Hawaii. In the 1944 newspaper article he wrote following the experience, he explained that he and other correspondents were in the second wave behind the marines at Kwajalein Atoll. As they advanced, they noticed a young marine floating facedown in the water, obviously badly wounded. The shallow water around him was red with his blood. And then they noticed another marine moving toward his wounded comrade. The second marine was also wounded, with his left arm hanging helplessly by his side. He lifted up the head of the one who was floating in the water in order to keep him from drowning. In a panicky voice he called for help. The correspondents looked again at the boy he was supporting and called back, “Son, there is nothing we can do for this boy.”

Then,” wrote the correspondent, “I saw something that I had never seen before.” This boy, badly wounded himself, made his way to the shore with the seemingly lifeless body of his fellow marine. He “put the head of his companion on his knee... What a picture that was—these two mortally wounded boys—both...clean, wonderful-looking young men, even in their distressing situation. And the one boy bowed his head over the other and said, 'I command you, in the name of Jesus Christ and by the power of the priesthood, to remain alive until I can get medical help.'” The correspondent concluded his article: “The three of us [the two marines and I] are here in the hospital. The doctors don't know [how they made it alive], but I know.”

President Monson continues: Miracles are everywhere to be found when the priesthood is understood, its power is honored and used properly, and faith is exerted. When faith replaces doubt, when selfless service eliminates selfish striving, the power of God brings to pass His purposes.

Wednesday, July 18, 2012

August Preparedness

Preparedness Opportunity awaits the members of the Manila 12th Ward.  We have a great specialist coming to share his vast knowledge of being prepared in six different categories:

  1. Water Storage, Forage and Conservation.   
  2. Fuel Storage, Forage and Conservation.
  3. Sanitation                                                      
  4. 30 Day vs. 72 Hr kits
  5. Using resources properly                                          
  6. Using herbs in an emergency
  7. Biological/nuclear contamination                  
  8. Pioneering skills for today 
Circle  your calendars for September 13 at 7 P.M. in our Ward Bldg. Relief Society Room
This will be worth your time and perhaps you will have lots of concerns answered.

Sunday, July 15, 2012

Lupe's Notes - Jul 15, 2012

Good afternoon sisters, hope you are enjoying your day.


THOUGHT: “Our efforts to share the gospel are most effective if we love our brothers and sisters and have the companionship of the Holy Ghost.”
George Albert Smith

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
  1. Brother Rob Fisher is still in the hospital where more tests are being done. Please continue to keep them in your prayers.
  2. Thanks to all who helped make our Ward activity a fun one. The food was delicious and the children had fun.
  3. Sister Ardeth Kapp will speak at a fireside tonight, July 15th at 7 pm at the Cedar Hills Stake Center (corner of Cedar Hills DR. & Canyon Rd – by the fire station). This is for all sisters and young women ages 12 & up.
  4. Blood Drive is on July 21st. Contact Brother Milt Moon for more info.
  5. July 26 at 7 pm will be the continuation of Sarah's lesson on Family History: “Connecting with your family, things that matter most”. This will be in her home.
  6. August 2nd will be our annual Summer Salads activity. It will be at Melissa Brady's back yard. More info coming.
  7. Thursday, Sept. 13th at 7 pm, Jed Norwood will be doing a presentation on Preparedness. He will address all the topics mentioned in last weeks newsletter. Husband are invited.
  8. Don't forget to visit the Relief Society Blog .http://manila12thwardrs.blogspot.com
  9. On Thursday, July 19th, Martha is having a 'girl's night out' at her home at 8 pm for anyone who would like to join her. She will be showing the movie 'Sabrina' will Audrey Hepburn. You may bring a treat if you wish to and come in your comfy clothes.
BIRTHDAYS: July 15th Rosemary S.. Happy birthday Rosemary.

Our lesson today was presented by Amy W. from the George Albert Smith manual entitled “How to Share the Gospel Effectively”, #14

We are going to start now because I know from past experience that I am not the only one in this room who feels she is not good at missionary work. I am grateful to teach over and over about missionary work because it's a way to be humble and how to get to that place. This is a humbling thing for me. A year ago I taught a lesson on missionary work and I didn't feel good about the subject.

There are two preparatory thoughts, two yoga moments that my instructor tells us. She instructs us to do something and then tells us if we can't do it, will that devastate us? Are we able to move on? There are many things in missionary work that is available to us. Maybe some things are uncomfortable to us, but they are available to us.

I have this joke: “Heaven is where the Germans are the bankers, the English are the police, the Frenchmen are the cooks and the Italians are the lovers. Hell is where the Italians are the bankers, the English are the cooks, the Frenchmen are the police and the German are the lovers.”

Each of us have our strengths. In missionary work we can appreciate our own strength. My friend from Afghanistan, after I had explained to him some of our beliefs said to me, “I can appreciate that our religions are the same. No, it's different with us. We believe in Jesus Christ. He said, “ we believe in him that he was a good man.” But it's more than that for us. But I feel I have done good things and can build on the similarities. I can mediate pretty well. I spent hours with Martha because she is closer when it comes to missionary work. I don't want to hurt people's feelings. My father was not LDS and he was so dear to me, yet I was so careful not to hurt his feelings regarding his religion.

On the handout I put the reviews of the last two lessons from George Albert Smith on missionary work.
Shanel read Reasons we share the gospel:
  • The world needs what we have
  • There are many who would embrace the truth if given the opportunity We have love for our neighbors
  • The Lord will hold us accountable for our efforts to share the gift of the gospel
  • If we share the gospel, our reward will be great joy in the celestial kingdom

Micheale C read: Several ways in which we can participate in this important work
  • Influence by example
  • Help prepare future missionaries and supporting them on their missions
  • Prepare to serve missions ourselves 

Monday, July 2, 2012

Kristy Attaway's Lean Eating Recipe's

MANILLA LEAN EATING
  
WHY: They taste like a treat, yet they have the right RATIOS of
CARBOHYDRATE-PROTEIN-FAT-CALORIC COMBO
 THIS is what balances the blood sugar levels. Balancing your blood sugar has a HUGE impact on mood, hormones, physical activity, exertion levels, mental alertness, etc.
By learning how to balance your meals correctly (4-6 per day) you will start to understand how GOOD you will feel! The main outcome from healthy eating is to FEEL good, energetic, optimistic, and overall HEALTHY!

TIPS:
  • 1. ALWAYS have a water bottle handy
  • 2. If you make a meal…double it and pack it in the fridge for a run and go scenario (approx. 80% of life is run and go).
  • 3. Rule of thumb: Combine a protein and a carb with every meal. This consistent combo will help continue the pattern of regular blood sugar leveling which equals a body that FEELS amazing!
  • 4. Try to stagger your meals every 2-3 hours apart. Once you exceed 3 hours you are going to be more prone to over eating.
  • 5. Rule of thumb: Try to understand that your stomach is a glass and you want to feed it ½ way full. This way there is “space” that will help not only with digestion, but energy and mental clarity. The feeling of “not too much, yet not too little, JUST RIGHT” is how you want to feel. Recognizing that in another 3 hours you can eat again!
  • 6. I could go on and on why it is important to eat this way. More than anything you need to have a DESIRE and a WHY of YOUR personal purpose of WANTING to lead a balanced, healthy lifestyle.

 Let's start with your WHY:

WHY DO I__(Your name)____  WANT to educate, practice, learn, steps that will lead me to a directions of optimal health?

 NOW, WHAT DO I WANT? Paint your pictureJ

HOW?

TOOLS TO GET ME THERE
  
PB ICE CREAM
4-5 TB Protein Powder (children and elderly individuals only need 3-4 TB)
1 TB natural PB
1 full dropper liquid vanilla stevia (or TRUVIA packet)
½ banana (optional)
6 ice cubes
1 magic bullet blender cup/Sharp or flat blade
½ cup skim milk (water or low fat almond milk works just as great)
½ cup Multigrain cheerios

TIP: Slice banana very thin and lay flat in small snack sized zip lock bag. Freeze over night. The FROZEN effect of the banana will give your protein shakes a THICK ICE CREAM texture.

DIRECTIONS:
Add ingredients to blender cup in order listed below:
Ice-powder-liquids-banana-PB
Blend to smooth ice cream texture.
TIP: If shake is not blending well, add 2 TB of water at a time until you get the desired consistency that you want. 
TOP shake with multigrain cheerios this is your ice cream "topping".  YUM!! EnjoyJ

COCOA ALMOND DELIGHT
4-5 TB protein powder (vanilla or cocoa)
1 dropper full liquid vanilla stevia (OR TRUVIA packet)
½ capful Almond or coconut extract
1 tsp plain cocoa powder
½ cup skim milk (water or almond milk works just as great)

DIRECTIONS:
Blend all ingredients together in order listed below:
Ice-powders-liquids.
Blend to desired texture.
TIP: Top with 2 TB slivered almonds or pecans. YUM!

CUPCAKE BATTER
1 scoop VANILLA protein powder
½ fresh lemon squeeze
1 dropper full liquid vanilla stevia
1 cap full vanilla extract
½ cup skim milk (water or almond milk work just as great)

DIRECTIONS:
Blend all ingredients together as listed below:
Ice-Powder-liquids. Blend to desired texture. Top with fresh ground cinnamon. Enjoy your low calorie and guilt-free cupcake batter! Tastes even better with ½ cup KAMUT puff cereal made SUGAR PUFF STYLE (shown at class)

 LEAN SHISHKABOBS
Broccoli Heads
Bell peppers
Mushrooms
Onions of choice
Yellow squash chunks
Zucchini squash chunks
Other veggies of choice
Chicken if wanted
Shish-kabob sticks
1-2 TB fat free zesty Italian dressing

DIRECTIONS:
Marinate all veggies in dressing (and chicken if adding chicken). Grill until edges are blackened OR bake in oven on 375 to desired crisp. ENJOY!

TIP: this is a great alternative when camping and everyone is making smores. Pull out your pre marinated sticks and roast away! You will feel much better at the end of the eveningJ

LEMON CHEESECAKE
1 egg
2-3 egg whites
1 tsp vanilla protein powder (this can be eliminated if you don’t have vanilla protein powder…it just adds a little “umph” to the mixture)
½ lemon squeeze
1 dropper full liquid vanilla stevia

DIRECTIONS:
Blend all ingredients together in small bullet cup with the FLAT blade. Pre-heat frying pan on low heat. Spray with pam. Pour mixture into pan and cover with lid. Cook mixture crepe style and flip when entire mixture will flip at once (crepe flipping style). Roll up and freeze for 20 min. Top with 1-2 TB sugar free syrup OR just plain tastes wonderful!

TIP:
Syrup that is too yummy to believe involves these simple steps listed below:
1.      1 TB fat free PLAIN Greek yogurt
2.      2 TB sugar free syrup
3.      ½ lemon squeeze
4.      1-2 tsp skim milk
5.      Cinnamon and DASH of nutmeg
6.      Blend in small bullet cup
Warm in microwave for 2-=30 seconds and drizzle to top of cheesecake concoction!

*This is a PERFECT LOW CALORIE meal when you are craving the sweets. NO carbs and loaded with great protein 


CREPES GALORE!

3 TB Brown rice (raw)
1-2 TB oats (raw)
¼ tsp baking powder
1 egg
2 egg whites
1 TB vanilla protein powder
½ lemon squeeze
Cinnamon-nutmeg
1 dropper full liquid vanilla stevia
2 TB sugar-free syrup (or syrup listed on lemon cheesecake recipe above)

DIRECTIONS:
Blend Brown rice with FLAT blade in small bullet cup to flour texture. Add oats and blend again. Add remaining ingredients and blend to smooth crepe texture. Pre-heat frying pan on low heat.  Spray with pam and cook small amount of mixture creating 3-6 crepes. Roll up and top with Sugar-free syrup, spray butter, and cinnamon-nutmeg. ENJOY!

TIP:
These can be made in big batches and stored in large zip lock bags in the freezer. Re-warm and they taste just as great as the moment you make them! This recipe can also be made in to waffles or muffins! Muffins and waffles are also easy to freeze and are great for on the go meals for mid morning or afternoon!

 Thank you so much for giving me this opportunity and to be a part of your ward! My gift that I have been given is to ignite the “FLAME” in others to get moving towards a PATTERN that will serve you GOOD things forever! I know that by starting with just a well defined WHY, you will find yourself incorporating healthy habits that your true inner spirit craves! Start today by recognizing the benefits of treating yourself like a QueenJ.
Please let me know if I can be of help to you!
Kristi Attaway
801-473-5928

Lupe's Notes - Jul 1, 2012

Good afternoon sisters, I hope you enjoy your day and this week as we celebrate the birthday of this wonderful nation and the freedom it allows us.


THOUGHT: “The purpose of temples is to provide a place where holy ordinances are performed for the living and for the dead.” George Albert Smith

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
  1. Please remember the Rob Fisher family in your prayers in the coming weeks. We know that when we unite our faith, great miracles happen.
  2. Our sympathy to Petra and her sister in the loss of their mother.
  3. Thanks to all who participated in the Birthday Brunch yesterday.
  4. A big thanks to our Young Women leaders for all their work to make Girls Camp a wonderful experience. We realize how much they help strengthen the youth.
  5. Stake Blood Drive on Saturday July 21st. You can still sign up next week.
  6. Mommy Mingle on Tuesday, July 10th at 11:00 am at the Highland Splash Pool.
  7. Sister Ardeth Kapp will speak at a fireside on Sunday, July 15th at 7:00 pm at the Cedar Hills Stake Center (corner of Cedar Hills Dr and Canyon Rd) This is for all women and young women ages 12 and up.
  8. Manila 12th Ward “Super Summer Sensational Supper” (Saturday July 14th at 6 pm @ Val Vista Park (behind Montagnoli's) Enjoy Savory Food, Socializing & Super Games...it will be So Fun!
Our lesson today was presented by Sarah Heiner. “The Hearts of the Children Shall Turn”

I have felt Heavenly Father's hand in the preparation of this lesson. I am so excited to present this to you. I am more excited because it is very personal to me. It has affected my life for the good and I appreciate the opportunity to present it to you.

Last October Elder David Bednar gave a talk on Family History and he gave it in a way that I had never heard before. He explained how we should be doing it, and especially getting the youth involved.
Behold, I will reveal unto you the Priesthood, by the hand of Elijah the prophet, before the coming of the great and dreadful day of the Lord. “...And he shall plant in the hearts of the children the promises made to the fathers, and the heats of the children shall turn to their fathers. If it were not so, the whole earth would be utterly wasted at his coming”

As I heart this, I thought in my mind two questions? The first is, we think to ourselves, do I have time for this, there are different stages in our lives. The second is, I'm pretty sure that all of my ancestors work has been done. We tend to justify why it is difficult to our Family History.

Prior to six years ago I felt the same way. In fact I thought it would be very boring. I have displayed here a picture of my own family and a picture of my grandfather, Maddie's Family History in fan shape and a Golf ball. This ball has a name on it 'Will' and on the back is a bear with a fish in his mouth and the word Alaska. Brady had gone golfing and an 18 year old boy who was working cleaning up the balls looked at it and say to Brady. You need a ball? Brady says no thanks, but then he notices that it said Will. My brother Will was a fisherman in Alaska for ten years. He had died three months prior. I realized that my brother wanted me to have his work done. He had left the church when he was 17 years old. This was a start for me. I ask myself how things like this happen. This is very tangible. It was not a dream or an impression.
My brother was interested in seeking our ancestors even though he was not active. He had started an investigation on our family line. He had discovered that grandpa was 49 years old and grandma was 18 when they married. We did not know much of our family history but for me it was very personal when his interest started.

Question? Have any of you had similar experience, dreams or impression?

Martha: Once when I was in the Washington D C temple I got this overwhelming impression – I felt the spirit of Cliff's grandmother in my mind, it felt like the sweetest feeling. It was as if she was saying, 'Thank you taking care of my son (Cliff's dad who has been with us for 11 years). Please take time to do our work. I started thinking of all the Italian people who are waiting. As you were setting up, I felt Heavenly Father's spirit to pay attention to these things. They need us to do something.

As I prepared this lesson, I can't always relate to ancestors reaching up to us, but children have a way to make us think more deeply. When Maddie was a child, she would always run off at the stores. She would usually hide in the carpet rolls at Home Depot and since we were building our home, I would go there often. It would scare me and I would think that she was gone. One day she did that and I thought, I can pray, but someone needs to help me. So I went and asked the people if they would call her name over the intercom. They also send a team out to look for her. The person who found her and brought her to me felt like an angel. This we can relate to. We have ancestors who are on the other side who are together but not sealed as families by the power of Elijah. We are the hands to bring them back to us.

Look under your chairs; I have put six quotes there. On the other side of the quotes are pictures. When I ask for the quotes, please come up and read them. Will quotes 1, 2, and 3 please come up.

Quote 1 – Shanel: D&C 18:10 Remember the worth of souls is great in the sight of god.
Quote 2 – Andrea: D&C 18:15 And if it so be that you should labor all your days...and bring, save it be one soul unto me, how great shall be your joy with him in the kingdom of my Father!
Quote 3 – Amy S: D&C 18:16 And now, if your joy will be great with one soul that you have brought unto me into the kingdom of my Father, how great will be your joy if you should bring many souls unto me!

Now start piecing the pictures together. Arrange them so they will be a together family, so that the family members are next to each other.

Heavenly Father place so much emphasis in this that he sent Elijah the prophet. Who is Elijah, a modern prophet?

Quote 4 – Robby: Elijah was an Old Testament prophet through whom mighty miracles were performed. “We learn from latter-day revelation that Elijah held the sealing power of the Melchizedek Priesthood and was the last prophet to do so before the time of Jesus Christ” (Bible Dictionary, “Elijah”). The Prophet Joseph Smith explained, “The spirit, power, and calling of Elijah is, that ye have power to hold the key of the ...fullness of the Melchizedek Priesthood ..; and to … obtain... all the ordinances belonging to the kingdom of God” This sacred sealing authority is essential for priesthood ordinances to be valid and binding both on earth and in heaven.

The more we learn about genealogy, the more we can bring families together. AS we learn who Elijah was, we learn about the amazing miracles he did and we learn that he was translated.

Next question. What is the Spirit of Elijah?

Quote 5 - Holly: Elder Russel M. Nelson has taught that the Spirit of Elijah is “a manifestation of the Holy Ghost bearing witness of the divine nature of the family”. This distinctive influence of the Holy Ghost draws people to identify, document, and cherish their ancestors and family members – both past and present.

We ask ourselves, what is our greatest responsibility?

Quote 6 – Shanae: The Prophet Joseph Smith declared: The greatest responsibility in this world that God has laid upon us is to seek after our dead. ...For it is necessary that the sealing power should be in our hands to seal our children and our dead for the fullness of the dispensation of times—a dispensation to meet the promises made by Jesus Christ before the foundation of the world for the salvation of man. ...Hence, God said, 'I will send you Elijah the prophet'”

This is a trick question. Is the spirit of Elijah only given to members of the church? No. It is open to everyone. So why is our role so important?

Robby: Only members can do the work for them.

Sunday, July 1, 2012

July Preparedness 2012


Preparedness for July focuses on the basic elements of preparedness: 
  1. Education  
  2. Physical Health  
  3. Home Storage
  4. Employment
  5. Resource (financial) Management
  6. 6. Spiritual, Emotional and Social Strength.

THE GOAL FOR EACH FAMILY; to prayerfully pick out your weakest interest from the 6 elements and set a goal to become strengthened in that area.

"FIND A WAY TO AWAKEN AND NURTURE THE DESIRE IS THE QUEST AND RESPONSIBILITY OF EACH OF US..."  from the April General Conference talk given by Elder Paul E. Koeliker

We have been warned.  The prophecies of the Last Days will and are being fulfilled.  May we all be prepared to receive the "shelter from the storms" that are raging around us.  From our binders: Devote quality and extra time regularly; Evaluate regularly; Make purchases for preparedness a priority; Learn all the tips and recommendations.  I encourage you to read your Binders (Blog) for July.