Signs of the Times

“Speaking of His Second Coming, the Lord said, ‘The hour and the day no man knoweth, neither the angels in heaven’ (D&C 49:7). He taught this with the parable of the fig tree. He said that when we see a fig tree putting forth leaves, we can tell that summer will soon come. Likewise, when we see the signs described in the scriptures, we can know that His coming is near. (See Matthew 24:32–33.)

The Lord gives these signs to help us. We can put our lives in order and prepare ourselves and our families for those things yet to come.

 We have been warned of calamities and told to prepare for them, but we can also look forward to the coming of the Savior and be glad. The Lord said, ‘Be not troubled, for, when all these things [the signs] shall come to pass, ye may know that the promises which have been made unto you shall be fulfilled’ (D&C 45:35). He said those who are righteous when He comes will not be destroyed ‘but shall abide the day. And the earth shall be given unto them for an inheritance; … and their children shall grow up without sin. … For the Lord shall be in their midst, and his glory shall be upon them, and he will be their king and their lawgiver’ (D&C 45:57–59).”

 "Chapter 43: Signs of the Second Coming," Gospel Principles, (2009)

Charity

“Relief Society provides countless ways to serve others. One of the most important ways to practice charity is through visiting teaching. Through effective visiting teaching we have many opportunities to love, minister, and serve others. Expressing charity, or love, purifies and sanctifies our souls, helping us become more like the Savior. 

...To these faithful visiting teachers, I say, ‘Through those small acts of charity, you follow the Savior and you act as instruments in His hands as you help, care, lift, comfort, listen, encourage, nurture, teach, and strengthen the sisters under your care.’”

 Silvia H. Allred, October 2011 General Conference

Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ

“Elder Bruce R. McConkie taught: ‘Faith is a gift of God bestowed as a reward for personal righteousness. It is always given when righteousness is present, and the greater the measure of obedience to God’s laws the greater will be the endowment of faith’ (Mormon Doctrine, 2nd ed. [1966], 264). If we desire more faith, we must be more obedient. When we teach our children by example or precept to be casual or situational in obeying God’s commandments, we prevent them from receiving this vital spiritual gift. Faith requires an attitude of exact obedience, even in the small, simple things.”

 Kevin W. Pearson, April 2009 General Conference

Sunday Lesson Schedule for October

Oct. 2nd: General Conference

Oct. 9th: Introducing “Daughters of My Kingdom”

Oct. 16th: Combined Priesthood/RS Training

Oct. 23rd: GPM, Ch. 43: Signs of the Second Coming, taught by Sister Remali

Oct. 30th: May Ensign, “An Ensign to the Nations,” by Elder Jeffrey R. Holland, taught by Sister Metheny

Announcements & Upcoming Events

General Conference is Saturday, October 1st and Sunday, October 2nd.

There is a MSA Conference Friday, October 7th through Sunday, October 9th.

There is a SA Temple Trip Wednesday, October 12th (morning session).

The RS Activity schedueled for Thursday, October 13th has been cancelled.

Our Stake Temple Weekend is October 14th and 15th.

There is a SA Fireside Sunday, October 16th at 7 pm at the Stake Center.

There is a Stake RS and YW Volleyball Tournament Saturday, October 22nd from 9 am to 3 pm at the Stake Center.

There is a Ward Halloween Party Friday, October 28th.