From our Lesson - Precious Gifts from God - President M. Russell Ballard
...individuals called to do the Lord’s work are not humanly perfect. Stories in the scriptures detail incidents about men and women who were called of God to accomplish a great work—good sons and daughters of our Heavenly Father called to serve in their assignments in the Church, striving to do their best, but none of them yet perfect. The same is true of us today.
Given the reality of our human weaknesses and shortcomings, how do we move forward in supporting and sustaining each other? It begins with faith—real, sincere faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. Faith in the Savior is the first principle of the doctrine and gospel of Christ. ...life can be filled with faith, joy, happiness, hope, and love when we exercise the smallest amount of real faith in Christ—even a mustard seed of faith.
The power of the Sabbath day is to experience in church and at home the delight, the joy, and the warmth of feeling the Spirit of the Lord without any kind of distraction. Too many allow themselves to almost live online with their smart devices—screens illuminating their faces day and night and earbuds in their ears blocking out the still, small voice of the Spirit. If we do not find time to unplug, we may miss opportunities to hear the voice of Him who said, “Be still, and know that I am God.”
The blessing of receiving the sacrament in sacrament meeting must never become routine or just something we do. It is only 70 minutes in a whole week when we can pause and find more peace, joy, and happiness in our lives.
The privilege of service to Heavenly Father’s children is another opportunity to follow the example of His Beloved Son by serving one another. Service opens a window by which we understand the life and ministry of Christ. He came to serve, as the scriptures teach, “even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.”
Nephi captured the importance of our Savior when he declared, “We talk of Christ, we rejoice in Christ, we preach of Christ, we prophesy of Christ, and we write according to our prophecies, that our children may know to what source they may look for a remission of their sins.” We must keep Christ as the center of our lives at all times and in all places.
Ministering -
Thank you to all sisters who attended the Ministering Interviews this past Sunday. The interviews went well and we are so thankful for the feedback that was given to help us better care for the sisters in our ward. We appreciate all you do to watch out for each other.
***To clarify, please see the ministering sheet that was posted on the blog on June 26th. We have divided companionships into groups of 3 districts. If you look across the top line of the chart, it designates which district you are in. Under the district divisions are the date and time that you are to attend a Ministering Interview with a member of the presidency. Our next interviews will be held on Sunday, August 19th with companionships coming at 2:15, 2:45 and 3:15. Please note this on your calendar and check the chart for what time you should attend.
Announcements -
The Logan temple will be closed from Monday, July 9th - Monday, August 6th.
Called -
Scott Knowles as 11 year old Scout leader
Relief Society Lessons -
July 22 - The worth of souls is great in the sight of God. (4th Sunday topics)
July 29 - Combined Relief Society and Priesthood - President and Sister Steve Miller will be speaking
August 5th - Meek and Lowly of Heart - David A. Bednar ***We will be holding our council discussion on August 19th this month due to presidency members being out of town.
Birthdays -
15th - Adele Bingham
19th - Annie Durrant
