Lesson Notes

Todays lesson was "Unselfish Service" from the April General Conference by Elder Dallin H. Oaks. Elder Oaks reminded us that "The Savior gave Himself in unselfish service. He taught that each of us should follow Him by denying ourselves of selfish interest in order to serve others."

"It is not easy to give up our personal priorities and desires." Elder Oaks reminded us. "Those who are caught up in trying to save their lives by seeking the praise of the world are actually rejecting the Savior's teaching that the only way to save our eternal life is to love one another and lose our lives in service."

"The values of the world wrongly teach that 'It's all about me'. That corrupting attitude produces no change and no growth. It is contrary to eternal progress toward the destiny God has identified in HIs great plan for His children. The plan of the gospel of Jesus Christ lifts us above our selfish desires and teaches us that this life is all about what we can become."

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Monday Oct 26: Mother's Group meeting at St. Elizabeth Park.

Friday Oct 30 Trunk or Treat 6:30 at the church

Lesson Notes

Our Lesson today was from the Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith and was titled, "How Glorious Are Faithful, Just, and True Friends. The Prophet Joseph Smith was known for his genuine love and faithfulness as a friend. He signed many of his letters with expressions of love and once signed, "I am, as ever, your humble servant and never deviating friend, Joseph Smith." (D&C 128:25)

Susan Zaugg taught our lesson today and listed many characteristics of a true friend such as:

faithful, long-suffering, noble, true, kind, generous, tenderhearted, compassionate, able to keep a confidence, even-handed, exemplary, virtuous, never deviating, and sympathetic.

To quote from Joseph Smith, "That friendship which intelligent beings would accept as sincere must arise from love..." "Friendship is one of the grand fundamental principles of 'Mormonism'...It united the human family with its happy influence."

True friends ease one another's sorrows and remain faithful even in times of adversity.

Friendship dispells hatred and misunderstanding.

Saints of God are true friends to one another.

Many of Joseph Smiths so-called friends turned away from him when times were hard or troubled. One can understand why a true friend was so cherished by him.

Announcements:

Oct 24 Ward Temple trip 10 Am session

Oct 30 Halloween Activity "Trunk or Treat" 6:30 PM at the church

Lesson Notes

Today our lesson was entitled: Relief Society: Divine Organization of Women.

The Relief Society is organized under the direction and authority of the Priesthood. The Prophet Joseph Smith said, "I will organize the women under the priesthood after the pattern of the priesthood...The Church was never perfectly organized until the women were thus organized."

Elder Willard Richards reported, "The [Female Relief Society] meeting was addressed by President Joseph Smith, to illustrate the object of the Society-that the Society of Sisters might provoke the brethren to good works in looking to the wants of the poor-searching after objects of charity, and in administering to their wants- to assist by correcting the morals and strengthening the virtues of the community."

The lesson emphasized three responsibilities of the Relief Society :

1. The Relief Society enables women to act according to their benevolent natures, giving care to those in need.

2. The Relief Society encourages women to practice holiness and to instruct one another.

3. The Relief Society encourages women to follow the example of the Savior in showing mercy and avoiding strife.

The Prophet said, "You are now placed in a situation in which you can act according to those sympathies which God has planted in your bosoms.

"Said, Jesus,' Ye shall do the work which ye see me do.' These are the grand key-words for the society to act upon."

As the Relief Society provides opportunities to give service it will help us to become more like our Savior, Jesus Christ.

Announcements

Sat. Oct 17 Learn how to be an 8 cow woman. 9AM to 12

Friday. Oct 30 Halloween activity and Trunk-or- Treat at the church 6:30 PM