RS Mini Lesson for January 28, 2018

RS Mini Lesson—Jan. 28, 2018

“The Sabbath is a day to remember what God has done for us.  Jesus Christ is the Lord of the Sabbath.  Jesus Christ is our example of honoring the Sabbath.”

Teacher:  Cathy Pratt  

· Throughout history, God has associated certain mighty works with the Sabbath. These mighty works include the Creation (see Genesis 2:1–3), the exodus of the children of Israel from Egypt (see Deuteronomy 5:15), and the Savior’s Resurrection   

      

· The Sabbath is also called the Lord’s day (see Revelation 1:10). 

· President Russell M. Nelson said, “The Savior identified Himself as Lord of the Sabbath. It is His day! Repeatedly, He has asked us to keep the Sabbath or to hallow the Sabbath day. We are under covenant to do so. ”

· “Faith in God engenders a love for the Sabbath; faith in the Sabbath engenders a love for God. A sacred Sabbath truly is a delight.  I conclude with the farewell plea of Moroni, as he closed the Book of Mormon. He wrote, “Come unto Christ, and be perfected in him, and deny yourselves of all ungodliness; and if ye shall deny yourselves of all ungodliness, and love God with all your might, mind and strength, then … are ye sanctified in Christ.”

Weekly Challenge:  Set a specific goal that will help you focus on the Savior all next Sunday, making your Sabbath Christ-centered.

The Sabbath Day

Receiving a Testomony of Light and Truth

Highlight of President Dieter F. Uchtdorf's address at the October 2014 General Conference.

Mini Lesson for January 21, 2018

RS Mini Lesson—-Jan. 21, 2018

“The Truth of All Things” by Elder David L. Evans

Teacher:  Barbara Janke

“Each of us has a personal responsibility to do what is necessary to obtain and keep a strong testimony.” 

· To know the truth, we need to live the gospel and “experiment” on the word. We are cautioned to not resist the Spirit of the Lord.

                                                

· We are commanded to “seek learning, even by study and also by faith” and to “seek … out of the best books words of wisdom.” Our search for truth should focus on “the best books” and the best sources. Among the very best are the scriptures and the words of living prophets.                                                                                                      

· President Monson has asked each of us to “do [what] is necessary” to obtain and keep a strong testimony.14 What is necessary to deepen and strengthen your testimony? Each of us has a personal responsibility to do what is necessary to obtain and keep a strong testimony.

· President Russell M. Nelson taught , we can “feel, deep in ‘the inmost part’ of our hearts [see Alma 13:27], that the Book of Mormon is unequivocally the word of God.” And we can “feel it so deeply that we would never want to live even one day without it.”

Weekly Challenge:  Recommit to read the Book of Mormon from the beginning or continue to read it.  Pray to know the truth about what you are reading.

Search for Truth

Moments That Matter Most

We would do well to slow down a little, focus on the significant, lift up our eyes, and truly see the things that matter most.

Mini Lesson for January 14, 2018

RS Mini Lesson—January 14, 2018

“By Divine Design”

by Elder Ronald A. Rasband

Teacher:  Careen Walker

“The Lord’s hand is guiding you. By “divine design,” He is in the small details of your life as well as the major milestones. ” 

· Elder Neal A. Maxwell once explained: “None of us ever fully utilizes the people-opportunities allocated to us within our circles of friendship. You and I may call these intersectings ‘coincidence.’ He does not do things by ‘coincidence’ but … by ‘divine design.’” 

· Our lives are like a chessboard, and the Lord moves us from one place to another—if we are responsive to spiritual promptings. Looking back, we can see His hand in our lives. 

· President Thomas S. Monson said: “There is a guiding hand above all things. Often when things happen, it’s not by    accident. One day, when we look back at the seeming coincidences of our lives, we will realize that perhaps they   weren’t so coincidental after all.” 

· What should you be looking for in your own life? What are God’s miracles that remind you that He is close, saying, “I am right here”? Think of those times, some daily, when the Lord has acted in your life—and then acted again. 

Weekly Challenge:  Look for ways the Lord has been directing your life.  Thank him for it in your personal prayers.

The Lord's Hand is Guiding You...

We're Sisters

A slide show set to the song"We're sisters" sung by Cherie Call and Tyler Castleton.

RS Mini Lesson for January 7, 2018

RS Mini Lesson—January 7, 2018

RS Council: “How do we increase unity in our Relief Society? “

Council Leader:  Brenda Emmett

We want to be unified as Sisters in the Gospel.

Our Ward RS Theme for 2018 is a quote by Lucy Mack Smith:

“We must cherish one another, watch over one another,            comfort one another, and gain instruction that we may all sit down in heaven together.”

“As sisters in Zion, we’ll all work together;

The blessings of God on our labors we’ll seek.

We’ll build up his kingdom with earnest endeavor;

We’ll comfort the weary and strengthen the weak.

The errand of angels is given to women;

And this is a gift that, as sisters, we claim:

To do whatsoever is gentle and human,

To cheer and to bless in humanity’s name.

How vast is our purpose, how broad is our mission,

If we but fulfill it in spirit and deed.

Oh, naught but the Spirit’s divinest tuition

Can give us the wisdom to truly succeed.”

Emily H. Woodmansee, 1836–1906

Weekly Challenge:  Look around and see who isn’t here today.  Find a way to let them know they were missed. 

We must Cherish One Another...

Tamisha's Job

A woman shares how her self-reliance group helped her find purpose and faith during a job search and career transition.