Most of us find ourselves at this moment on a continuum between a socially motivated participation in gospel rituals on the one hand and a fully developed, Christlike commitment to the will of God on the other. Somewhere along that continuum, the good news of the gospel of Jesus Christ enters into our heart and takes possession of our soul. It may not happen in an instant, but we should all be moving toward that blessed state.
It is challenging but vital to remain firm and steadfast when we find ourselves being refined “in the furnace of affliction,” something that comes soon or late to all of us in mortality. Without God, these dark experiences tend to despondency, despair, and even bitterness. With God, comfort replaces pain, peace replaces turmoil, and hope replaces sorrow. Remaining firm in the faith of Christ will bring His sustaining grace and support. He will convert trial into blessing and, in Isaiah’s words, “give … beauty for ashes.”
Always remember the promise of good things to come, both now and hereafter, for those who are firm and steadfast in the faith of Christ. Remember “eternal life, and the joy of the saints.” “O all ye that are pure in heart, lift up your heads and receive the pleasing word of God, and feast upon his love; for ye may, if your minds are firm, forever.”
Ministering -
We will have interviews next week for sisters in District #3. Interviews will be held following our church block.
Announcements -
Stake Choirside will be held tonight, Sunday, December 9th at 6:30 p.m. at the Stake Center.
Please sign up for Tithing Settlement on the list on the Clerk’s door to attend.
Reminder about the “Light The World” initiative. See LDS.org for ideas and more information
This week's initiative is "Light Your Community" Click on the link below for a one minute video.
Light Your Community video
Sunday, December 23rd we will have Sacrament meeting only.
Starting January 6th, Church will start at 9:00 a.m.
Released -
Leslie Curtis as a Primary Worker
Called -
Kathy Killian as a Ward Missionary
Relief Society Lessons -
December 16 - Deep Lasting Conversion to Heavenly Father and the Lord Jesus Christ - Elder Quentin L. Cook
December 30 - Gospel Discussions at Home and at Church
Birthdays -
9 - Sandy Maxson
11 - Jill Gale and Nancy Obray
12 - Lisa Clawson, Tricia Nelson and Kelsey Stott
14 - AnnaMay Wilson
15 - Ingrid Sorensen
Sandra Sorensen’s Ginger Cookies
3 cups shortening
4 cups sugar
4 eggs
1 cup plus a little Molasses
8 cups flour
8 tsp. Soda
2 tsp. Salt
8 tsp. Ginger - plus a little
4 tsp. Cinnamon
Mix Shortening, sugar then eggs. Add rest of ingredients. Mix. Roll into balls and bake 12 minutes at 350. Frost with Cream Cheese Frosting. Can be frozen!
