Sunday, March 10, 2013

Presidency lesson

Karen gave our lesson this month.  Here are a couple of quotes to think about:

In a talk by Cheryl A. Esplin second counselor in the primary general Presidency she said
This divine privilege of raising our children is a much greater responsibility than we can do alone, without the Lord’s help. He knows exactly what our children need to know, what they need to do, and what they need to be to come back into His presence. He gives mothers and fathers specific instruction and guidance through the scriptures, His prophets, and the Holy Ghost.
 
     Elder Bednar said this about sharing out testimonies with our children: 

Parents should be vigilant and spiritually attentive to spontaneously occurring opportunities to bear testimony to their children. Such occasions need not be programmed, scheduled, or scripted. In fact, the less regimented such testimony sharing is, the greater the likelihood for edification and lasting impact. “Neither take ye thought beforehand what ye shall say; but treasure up in your minds continually the words of life, and it shall be given you in the very hour that portion that shall be meted unto every man” (D&C 84:85).
 

Saturday, March 2, 2013

Linger Longer

Last month, with the change in our church time to the afternoon, our ward started "Linger Longer" - a chance for members of the ward to stay behind after church to share Sunday dinner, potluck style!  It's a great opportunity to mingle while you break your fast, so don't forget to bring your favourite dish this Sunday!  Salad, slow-cooker soup, buns, dessert, whatever you can manage.  :)