Baptism

“At baptism we make a covenant with our Heavenly Father that we are willing to come into His kingdom and keep His commandments from that time forward, even though we still live in the world. We are reminded from the Book of Mormon that our baptism is a covenant to ‘stand as witnesses of God [and His kingdom] at all times and in all things, and in all places that ye may be in, even until death, that ye may be redeemed of God, and be numbered with those of the first resurrection, that ye may have eternal life’ (Mosiah 18:9; emphasis added).”

Robert D. Hales, “The Covenant of Baptism: To Be in the Kingdom and of the Kingdom,” Ensign, Jan 2001, 6–9

Always Remember Him

“Most people in trouble end up crying, ‘What was I thinking?’ Well, whatever they were thinking, they weren’t thinking of Christ. Yet, as members of His Church, we pledge every Sunday of our lives to take upon ourselves His name and promise to ‘always remember him.’ So let us work a little harder at remembering Him—especially that He has ‘borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows … , [that] he was bruised for our iniquities … ; and with his stripes we are healed.”’ Surely it would guide our actions in a dramatic way if we remembered that every time we transgress, we hurt not only those we love, but we also hurt Him, who so dearly loves us. But if we do sin, however serious that sin may be, we can be rescued by that same majestic figure, He who bears the only name given under heaven whereby any man or woman can be saved. When confronting our transgressions and our souls are harrowed up with true pain, may we all echo the repentant Alma and utter his life-changing cry: ‘O Jesus, thou Son of God, have mercy on me.’”

Jeffrey R. Holland, “Place No More for the Enemy of My Soul,” Ensign, May 2010, 44–46

Sunday Lesson Schedule for October

Oct. 3rd: General Conference
Oct. 10th: Gospel Principles, Ch. 19: Repentance, taught by Sister Beck
Oct. 17th: Ch. 20: Baptism, taught by Sister Remali
Oct. 24th: May Ensign, “Place No More For the Enemy of My Soul,” by Elder Jeffrey R. Holland, taught by Sister Scott
Oct. 31: Bishopric Message

Announcements & Upcoming Events

General Conference is Saturday, October 2nd through Sunday, October 3rd.

The Indianapolis LDS Mid-Singles Conference is October 8th through October 10th.

Our Stake Temple Weekend is October 15th and 16th

There is a Single Adult Fireside Sunday, October 17th at 6:30 pm at the North Stake.

There is a RS Activity Thursday, October 21st.

There is a Ward Activity Friday, October 29th at 6:30 pm, which includes trunk or treat, and a chili cook-off and pie baking contest.

October 31st is the Primary Sacrament Meeting Presentation.