RS Mini Lesson for February 25, 2018

RS Mini Lesson—February 25, 2018

“Ministering to the One”

Discussion Leader:  Stake Relief Society

“Every one of us has a meaningful role to play in furthering God’s work.”      

· President Spencer W. Kimball taught: “Before we came [to earth, we] were given certain assignments. … While we do not now remember the particulars, this does not alter the glorious reality of what we once agreed to.”

What an ennobling truth! Our Heavenly Father has specific and significant things for you and me to accomplish

· President Russell M. Nelson explained:  “The Lord has more in mind for you than you have in mind for yourself! You have been reserved and preserved for this time and place. …“The Lord needs you to change the world. As you accept and follow His will for you, you will find yourself accomplishing the impossible!”

First, focus on others. We can follow Christ, “who went about doing good”

Second, discover and develop spiritual gifts. Heavenly Father gave us these gifts to help us identify, perform, and enjoy the work He has for us.

Third, make use of adversity. Our trials help us discover and prepare for the work Heavenly Father has for us.

And fourth, rely on God. When we ask Him in faith with real intent, He will reveal our divine assignments to us.

Weekly Challenge:  Find a way to serve someone else this week.

Forget Not

Grateful in Any Circumstances

Dieter F. Uchtdorf teaches that we can choose to be grateful in any circumstances, including in the midst of tribulation.

Be Glad

Our True Identity

President Dieter F. Uchtdorf retells the story of the ugly duckling and urges us to reflect on who we really are—sons and daughters of a glorious Heavenly Father.

RS Mini Lesson for February 11, 2018

RS Mini Lesson—February 11, 2018

"Value Beyond Measure"  by Sister Joy D. Jones

Discussion Leader: Careen Walker

“We can frequently savor the sweet whisperings of the Holy Ghost verifying the truth of our spiritual worth.” 

· President Thomas S. Monson said it perfectly when he quoted these words: “The worth of a soul is its capacity to become as God.” 

· President Spencer W. Kimball explained in these glorious words:

“God is your Father. He loves you. He and your mother in heaven value you beyond any measure. … You are unique. One of a kind, made of the eternal intelligence which gives you claim upon eternal life.  Let there be no question in your mind about your value as an individual. The whole intent of the gospel plan is to provide an opportunity for each of you to reach your fullest potential, which is eternal progression and the possibility of godhood.” 

· If we choose to focus on our negative thoughts and doubt our worth instead of clinging to the Savior, it becomes more difficult to feel the impressions of the Holy Ghost.

Weekly Challenge:  Read your patriarchal blessing this week.  Make notes of what it says in regard to who you really are.  If you don’t have a patriarchal blessing, make an appointment with the Bishop to find out how you can receive yours.  Pray to see yourself as your Father in Heaven sees you. 

Stop Comparing

A Good Samaritan

If we will open our hearts to the possibility of providing compassionate service to others, the Lord will bless us to recognize and respond to the opportunities we’re given daily to become modern-day good Samaritans.

RS Mini Lesson for February 4, 2018

RS Mini Lesson—February 4, 2018

RS Council: “What does it mean to minister?  How are we ministering to those around us?“

Council Leader:  Michelle Cordova 

Minister:  verb—To attend to the needs of those around us, to do the work of the Lord on Earth.

Just hours before the Savior’s atoning sacrifice, He commanded His Apostles to “love one another” as He had loved them. When you sincerely love and care about each other, you show you are striving to be a disciple of Jesus Christ                 (see John 13:34–35). 

Thomas S. Monson—We are surrounded by those in need of our attention, our encouragement, our support, our comfort, our kindness. … We are the Lord’s hands here upon the earth, with the mandate to serve and to lift His children. He is dependent upon each of us.

Think of a time when someone showed genuine love and care for you. What did that person do? How did it affect you? How did it help you change for the better? 

Mosiah 18:9 “Yea, and are willing to mourn with those that mourn; yea, and comfort those that stand in need of comfort, and to stand as witnesses of God at all times and in all things, and in all places that ye may be in, even until death, that ye may be redeemed of God, and be numbered with those of the first resurrection, that ye may have eternal life.”

“Weekly Challenge:  Find a way to serve someone else this week.

Acts of Pure Love

Everyday Distractions

Life gets a little distracting sometimes.