We talked about goals and also making goals that help us grow closer to the Savior so that we can keep him in our minds and hearts always. Some things that were discussed -
-Does what I am doing line up with the things that I value?
-By making a few small changes, often things will snowball and have positive impact on other areas of our lives.
-Set an alarm on your phone that will remind you to think of a goal you are working on, or for a time when you can think about the Savior. We set alarms and reminders for many things. Try this and see how it impacts your day, week and life.
The challenge was made to think about three things you want to stop doing and then three things you want to start doing. Put these into place this week and over the next few weeks and see what happens.
Ministering -
(Taken from article in Sept. 2018 Ensign “Counsel About Their Needs)
God has invited you to minister to an individual or family in your ward or branch according to their needs. How do you find out what those needs are? The principle of counseling, which has been such a focus in the Church, is key.
What We Counsel About-
Understanding needs is essential to ministering to one another. But what forms can those needs take, and is there something more than needs that we should find out?
Needs can come in many forms. Those we serve may face challenges that are emotional, financial, physical, educational, and more. Some needs are higher priority than others. Some we will be equipped to help with; others may require us to enlist help ourselves. In our efforts to help meet temporal needs, don’t forget that our call to minister includes helping others progress along the covenant path, preparing for and receiving the priesthood ordinances essential for exaltation.
In addition to counseling about an individual’s or family’s needs, we should seek to learn their strengths. What don’t they need help with? What abilities and gifts do they have that could bless others? How are they uniquely suited to help build the kingdom of God? An individual’s strengths may be as important to understand as his or her needs.
(More ideas from this article next week!)
Announcements -
September 4-9 is our week to feed the missionaries. Please contact Brad Killian to sign up.
September 8th at 6 p.m. there will be another 4 ward softball tournament. All ages 15 and older are encouraged to participate.
September 9, 2018, at 6:00 p.m., Elder Quentin L. Cook will host a Face to Face event for young adults. This will be combined with a worldwide devotional. The event will be broadcast live from historic Nauvoo, Illinois, and will focus on the Restoration of the gospel. Elder Cook will be joined by two Church historians, Sister Kate Holbrook and Brother Matt Grow. They will answer questions from young adults from around the world. **This will be broadcast at the stake center.
September 13th, Thursday (***Note date change) - We invite you to attend a NEW Scripture Study class led by Jeanne Davis in the Primary Room of our (South) building at 7:00 p.m. (Normally this class will be held each third Thursday of the month, but because of the conflict with the fireside by Brother Horsley, we bumped the date ahead a week. Please put this on your calendars for the third Thursday in the future.)
September 20th, Thursday - MARRIAGE & INTIMACY - This is a combined Relief Society/Priesthood activity by invitation from the Paradise 2nd ward. It is for all 4 Paradise wards. It is a discussion led by Dr. Brett Horsely OBGYN from Logan who has presented this a lot, over several years. It will be in the chapel so Sunday dress please. North Church 6:30pm (Refreshments)
Saturday, September 22nd - Barn Dance - Save the date, more information will be coming.
Sunday, September 23rd - Special Stake Conference - 10am (Sunday only - no Saturday meeting will be held) It will be broadcast to the Paradise Buildings. We will have a visiting General Authority.)
October 6th and 7th - GENERAL CONFERENCE - We encourage you to get this on your calendars.
Congratulations - to James Atkinson on his baptism yesterday!!!
Relief Society Lessons -
September 9 - Behold, A Royal Army - Elder Rasband
September 16 - Prepare to Meet God - Elder Cook
September 23 - Special Stake Conference broadcast in our building at 10 a.m.
September 30 - There are many ways we can minister to others.
October 6-7 - General Conference
Birthdays -
Sept. 3rd - Kelli Bess
Sept. 4th - Kirsten Knowles
Sept. 8th - Chelsee Jones
Sept. 9th - Kris Blankman
