Matthew 5:16

"Let your light so shine..."  Matthew 5:16

The Joyful Burden of Discipleship

Ronald A. Rasband teaches that we can receive joy by serving each other and bearing one other's burdens as disciples of the Lord.

RS Challenge for Week of July 22, 2018

 

Dear Sisters,

Since we will be having our 5th Sunday Instruction this Sunday, this challenge will actually be for 2 weeks.  So you will have until August 5th to work on this challenge and see what you notice.

We discussed Ministering as the Savior does this past Sunday.  It was really neat to see how well the talks in Sacrament Meeting went along with our Relief Society ministering topic.  We talked a lot about those talks and the quote on the program cover by Sister Linda K. Burton:  "First Observe, Then Serve."  It was this quote and the talks from Sacrament Meeting that inspired us to come up with the following challenge for this week:

Challenge:  This week I can see the need and do it.

We hope you have a fabulous week, and we can't wait to see what you notice during these 2 weeks as you work on this challenge.

All our love,
The Relief Society Presidency

True Ministering

Proclamation Series: Children

Parents are responsible to teach children to love and serve one another and to obey the commandments.

Study Guide for July 22, 2018--Lesson & Discussion

The following will help you prepare for our Lesson and Discussion on July 22, 2018.

"Ministering Is Motivated by Christlike Love"

When I truly love the people I serve, I _______________________________.

When I serve for other reasons, I __________________________________.

What does it mean to minister with Christlike love?

Can you think of scriptural examples of Christ's ministering?  (John 4-6 and Mark 2:1-12 might give you some ideas.)

Read and be prepared to discuss Moroni 7:45-48.

How do we develop Christlike love for those to whom we are assigned to minister?

What can we do to ensure that our ministering is motivated by Christlike love?



Have a great week!

RS Challenge for Week of July 15, 2018

 

As a Relief Society, we came up with our weekly challenge together Sunday afternoon. This challenge was based on our discussion of Brother Devin Durrant's conference talk, "Teaching in the Home--a Joyful and Sacred Responsibility." I am sharing that with you below, as well as the ideas that the sisters came up with as we worked on creating it.

 

Challenge:  This week I can listen for "on-call" moments and act on them.

Ideas:
Help Children in "on-call" moments
Listen
Set Personal Goals: Scriptures, Prayer, Family


We can't wait to see what you notice this week as you work on this weekly challenge. Have a wonderful week!

What am I Teaching My Children?

He Lives

Because of the Resurrection, Jesus Christ lives. Because of Him, you can overcome sin and experience everlasting joy.

Study Guide for July 15, 2018--Lesson & Discussion

 

 The following will help you prepare for our Lesson and Discussion on July 15, 2018.

“Teaching in theHome—a Joyful and Sacred Responsibility” Devin G. Durrant

1.  Elder L. Tom Perry taught: “The influence of the adversary is so widespread and he is attacking, attempting to erode and destroy the very foundation of our society, even the family. Parents must resolve that teaching in the home is a most sacred and important responsibility” (“Mothers Teaching Children in the Home,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2010, 30).

2.  The First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles have taught: “Husband and wife have a solemn responsibility to love and care for each other and for their children.  ‘Children are an heritage of the Lord’ (Psalm 127:3). Parents have a sacred duty to rear their children in love and righteousness, to provide for their physical and spiritual needs, and to teach them to love and serve one another, observe the commandments of God, and be law-abiding citizens wherever they live. Husbands and wives—mothers and fathers—will be held accountable before God for the discharge of these obligations” (“The Family: A Proclamation to the World,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2017, 145).

3.  Read the following scriptures:

           

D&C 93:40; 3 Nephi 18:21; D&C 84:85; D&C 11:21; Alma 32:28-43; 1 Timothy 11:12; and 3 Nephi 27: 21, 27.

           

           

4.  Brother Durrant mentions 5 ways that we teach in the home:  Family Home Evening Teaching, Family Prayer Teaching, On-Call Teaching, Family Scripture Study Teaching, and Example Teaching.  Why are each of these equally important when teaching our children and grandchildren?

5.  How can Christlike teaching make a difference in the lives of your children and grandchildren?

6.  What can you do to always be “on call”?

7.  Elder David A. Bednar said: “Today if you could ask our adult sons what they remember about family prayer, scripture study, and family home evening, I believe I know how they would answer. They likely would not identify a particular prayer or a specific instance of scripture study or an especially meaningful family home evening lesson as the defining moment in their spiritual development. What they would say they remember is that as a family we were consistent” (“More Diligent and Concerned at Home,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2009, 19).

8.  Why is important to be consistent in our teaching in the home?

 

RS Challenge for Week of July 8. 2018

 

As a Relief Society, we came up with our weekly challenge together yesterday afternoon. This challenge was based on our discussion of Elder Uchtdorf's conference talk, "Behold the Man!" I am sharing that with you below, as well as the ideas that the sisters came up with as we worked on creating it.

Challenge:  This week I can work on one thing to be better than last week.
 
Ideas:
Prayers
Service
Study
Be Obedient
Be Humble

We can't wait to see what you notice this week as you work on this weekly challenge. Have a wonderful week!

Behold the Man!

Weaving Our Spiritual Tapestry

Elder Hales explains the importance of creating a strong spiritual tapestry made of a variety of Christ-like characteristics.

Study Guide for July 8, 2018-- Lesson & Discussion

The following will help you prepare for our Lesson and Discussion on July 8, 2018.
 

Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf. 

 "Behold the Man!"  Ensign.  May 2018

•  When you ponder the life and ministry of Jesus Christ, what do you see?

•  Because of Jesus Christ, what do you have?

•  Read Matthew 13:15-16

• Because of Jesus Christ, we can…?

• Will you read the talk and come willing to discuss what you have learned?