President Miskin taught our combined Priesthood/Relief Society Lesson this past Sunday. His lesson centered on Isaiah 58 verses 3,6-7,8-11. We learned all about the fast (and what is required) and the amazing blessings associated with the fast. Fasting can help us to "Loose the Bands of Wickedness", "Undo a Heavy Burden", and bring us health, light, and a great protection. Check out the verses to find out more.
Challenge: To have a more perfect fast - fasting with a purpose and a plan.
Monday, April 26, 2010
Sunday, April 18, 2010
Relief Society Lesson April 18, 2010
"The Holy Ghost"
Experiences of prompting and prayer are not uncommon in the Church. They are part of the revelation our Heavenly Father has provided for us. The Holy Ghost is member of the Godhead. He is a "personage of Spirit". He can be only in one place at a time, but His influence can be everywhere at the same time.
The mission of the Holy Ghost is to bear witness of the Father and the Son and of the truth of all things.
The prophets of the Lord have promised, "By the power of the Holy Ghost ye may know the truth of all things" (Moroni 10:5).
President Joseph Fielding Smith said:
"When a man has the manifestation from the Holy Ghost, it leaves an indelible impression on his soul, one that is not easily erased. It is Spirit speaking to spirit, and it comes with convincing force. A manifestation of an angel, or even of the Son of God himself, would impress the eye and mind, and eventually become dimmed, but the impressions of the Holy Ghost sink deeper into the soul and are more difficult to erase".
As members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, we should make ourselves worthy to receive this special messenger and witness of our Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ.
Future Lessons:
April 25th -Ward Conference
May 2nd - Presidency Lesson
Experiences of prompting and prayer are not uncommon in the Church. They are part of the revelation our Heavenly Father has provided for us. The Holy Ghost is member of the Godhead. He is a "personage of Spirit". He can be only in one place at a time, but His influence can be everywhere at the same time.
The mission of the Holy Ghost is to bear witness of the Father and the Son and of the truth of all things.
The prophets of the Lord have promised, "By the power of the Holy Ghost ye may know the truth of all things" (Moroni 10:5).
President Joseph Fielding Smith said:
"When a man has the manifestation from the Holy Ghost, it leaves an indelible impression on his soul, one that is not easily erased. It is Spirit speaking to spirit, and it comes with convincing force. A manifestation of an angel, or even of the Son of God himself, would impress the eye and mind, and eventually become dimmed, but the impressions of the Holy Ghost sink deeper into the soul and are more difficult to erase".
As members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, we should make ourselves worthy to receive this special messenger and witness of our Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ.
Future Lessons:
April 25th -Ward Conference
May 2nd - Presidency Lesson
Monday, April 12, 2010
The Fall of Adam and Eve-Recap from Lesson on 4/11/10
“The Fall of Adam and Eve”
God prepared this earth as a home for His children. Adam and Eve were chosen to be the first people to live on the earth. Their part in our Father’s plan was to bring mortality into the world. They were to be the first parents.
Some people believe Adam and Eve committed a serious sin when they ate of the tree of knowledge of good and evil. However, latter-day scriptures help us understand that their Fall was a necessary step in the plan of life and a great blessing to all of us. Because of the Fall, we are blessed with physical bodies, the right to choose between good and evil, and the opportunity to gain eternal life. None of the privileges would have been ours had Adam and Eve remained in the garden.
After the Fall, Eve said, “Were it not for our transgression we never should have had seed (children), and never should have known good and evil, and the joy of our redemption, and the eternal life which God giveth unto all the obedient”.
“Adam fell that men might be; and men are, that they might have joy” (2 Nephi 2:22-25)
Upcoming lessons:
April 18th -GP Chapter 7 "The Holy Ghost"
April 25th -Ward Conference
God prepared this earth as a home for His children. Adam and Eve were chosen to be the first people to live on the earth. Their part in our Father’s plan was to bring mortality into the world. They were to be the first parents.
Some people believe Adam and Eve committed a serious sin when they ate of the tree of knowledge of good and evil. However, latter-day scriptures help us understand that their Fall was a necessary step in the plan of life and a great blessing to all of us. Because of the Fall, we are blessed with physical bodies, the right to choose between good and evil, and the opportunity to gain eternal life. None of the privileges would have been ours had Adam and Eve remained in the garden.
After the Fall, Eve said, “Were it not for our transgression we never should have had seed (children), and never should have known good and evil, and the joy of our redemption, and the eternal life which God giveth unto all the obedient”.
“Adam fell that men might be; and men are, that they might have joy” (2 Nephi 2:22-25)
Upcoming lessons:
April 18th -GP Chapter 7 "The Holy Ghost"
April 25th -Ward Conference
Stake Humanitarian Project
Stake Humanitarian Project: May 20th 9:00am-12:00pm AND 6:30-8:30pm We will be making cards for Loma Linda University Medical Center. Each ward is asked to provide
200 precut cards 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" of cardstock (colored or white)
Item to decorate cards such as: strips of scrapbooking paper, pictures cut from greeting cards, rubber stamps and ink pads, stickers, etc
Glue Sticks
Markers or gel pens to write messages of encouragement
Quilts will be set up to work on and an area from small children to play.
200 precut cards 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" of cardstock (colored or white)
Item to decorate cards such as: strips of scrapbooking paper, pictures cut from greeting cards, rubber stamps and ink pads, stickers, etc
Glue Sticks
Markers or gel pens to write messages of encouragement
Quilts will be set up to work on and an area from small children to play.
YW Camp Fundraiser Dinner
Spaghetti Dinner- also a Dessert Auction Saturday May 15th at 4:00pm Price- $5.00/plate Children under 5 years- $3.00
Yucaipa Stake Anniversary Event
Saturday, May 8th 8:00am- Yucaipa Stake Anniversary Event
Mormon Helping Hands
Service @ Richard Sanchez Park Lunch to follow at Yucaipa Community Park- Bring lawn chairs &/or blankets for lunch
Bring: hat/sunscreen, water bottles, gloves, rakes, shovels, hoes
Provided: Lunch, Donuts, Hot Chocolate
Mormon Helping Hands
Service @ Richard Sanchez Park Lunch to follow at Yucaipa Community Park- Bring lawn chairs &/or blankets for lunch
Bring: hat/sunscreen, water bottles, gloves, rakes, shovels, hoes
Provided: Lunch, Donuts, Hot Chocolate
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