Lesson Notes

Today we learned from the talk by President Dieter F. Uchtdorf from the last General Conference. President Uchtdorf taught "Two Principles for Any Economy". In travels throughout the world the Church leaders have seen the struggles that the people are facing. He said, 'For years, many of our church members have been affected by worldwide disasters, both natural and man-made. We also understand that families have had to tighten their belts and are concerned about enduring these challenging times."

He talked about two important principles that will sustain us through the challenges of life. The First Principle Work:

"How I admire men, women, and children who know how to work! How the Lord loves the laborer! He said, 'In the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bread,' and 'The laborer is worthy of his hire.' He also gave us a promise: 'Thrust in your sickle with all your soul, and your sins are forgiven you.' those who are unafraid to rollup their sleeves and lose themselves in the pursuit or worthwhile goals are a blessing to their families, communities, nations, and to the Church."

"Work is the antidote for anxiety, an ointment for sorrow and a doorway to possibility. Whatever our circumstances in life...let us do the best we can and cultivate a reputation for excellence in all that we do. Let us set our minds and bodies to the glorious opportunity for work that each new day presents."

The Second Principle: Learn

"For members of the Church, education is not merely a good idea-it's a commandment. We are to learn 'of things both in heaven and in the earth, and under the earth; things which have been, things which are, things which must shortly come to pass; things which are at hoe, things which are abroad.' (D&C 88:79-80)

"You have a duty to learn as much as you can. Please encourage your families, your quorum members, everyone to learn and become better educated...Strive to increase your knowledge of all that is 'virtuous, lovely, or of good report or praiseworthy.' 'Seek knowledge, even by study and also by faith.' As you apply the spiritual dimension of faith to your study - even of temporal things-you can amplify your intellectual capacity for 'if your eye be single to [God's] glory, your whole[body] shall be filled with light...and [comprehend] all things.'"

The hard lessons we learn through adversity will be those critical lessons that form our character and shape our destiny.

Lesson Notes

Today our lesson was "Becoming Saviors on Mount Zion". What does it mean to become a Savior on Mount Zion? God has placed upon us a great responsibility to seek after our dead. The Bible Says, "I will send you Elijah the Prophet before the coming of the great and dreadful day of the Lord; and he shall turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the hearts of the children to the fathers..." We are charged with finding out who our kindred dead are and perform the saving ordinances for them in the Temple of the Lord.

How do we become Saviors on Mount Zion? "By building their temples, erecting their baptismal fonts, and going forth and receiving all the ordinances, baptisms, confirmations, washings, anointings, ordinations and sealing powers upon their heads, in behalf of all their progenitors who are dead, ad redeem them that they may come forth in the first resurrection and be exalted to thrones of glory with them..."

We also should gather our living relatives they we all may be sealed together. The prophet Joseph Smith said, "I would advise all the saints to go to with their might and gather together all their living relatives to the temple, that they may be sealed and saved, that they may be prepared against the day that the destroying angel goes forth..."

The Doctrine of salvation for the dead shows the greatness of God's wisdom and compassion. He has allowed a way for all His children to be saved, even those who have not had the opportunity to learn the gospel for themselves while in this life.

Presidency Message

Today Shelley Cluff, second counselor in the Cherry Glen ward Relief Society, taught our lesson and shared with us some ways that we can stand immovable in this turbulent world. We face many challenges each day and sometimes our toughest challenge comes in choosing not between good and evil but between good and better or best. We have to put our trust in the Lord and, through faith, know that He will guide us to do that which will be the best for us.

Some of the rocks that we can cling to are prayer, the scriptures, friends, family and the word of our living prophet. We don't have to face life's challenges alone. We can rely on friends and family and especially the Lord. He is always there for us to put his loving arms around us and guide us. We can't always see through the darkness ahead of us but we can put or hand into the darkness and He will take hold and pull us through.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Thursday, Nov. 5 Learn how to make apples pies. Linda Hansen's home 7 PM bring mixing bowl and rolling pin.

Thursday, Nov 12 Book Club 7 PM at Margaret Williams' home.

Saturday, Nov 14 Ward Thanksgiving Dinner 5:30 PM

DI Truck at the Cherry Building Nov 25- Dec 9