“Recall how the Savior instructed His Apostles that He would not leave them comfortless. Not only would He send ‘another Comforter’ (John 14:16), even the Holy Ghost, but the Savior said that He would come to them (see John 14:18). Let me suggest that one of the ways whereby the Savior comes to each of us is through His abundant and tender mercies. For instance, as you and I face challenges and tests in our lives, the gift of faith and an appropriate sense of personal confidence that reaches beyond our own capacity are two examples of the tender mercies of the Lord. Repentance and forgiveness of sins and peace of conscience are examples of the tender mercies of the Lord. And the persistence and the fortitude that enable us to press forward with cheerfulness through physical limitations and spiritual difficulties are examples of the tender mercies of the Lord.”
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
The Reason for the Season
“Born in a stable, cradled in a manger, He came forth from heaven to live on earth as mortal man and to establish the kingdom of God. During His earthly ministry, He taught men the higher law. His glorious gospel reshaped the thinking of the world. He blessed the sick. He caused the lame to walk, the blind to see, the deaf to hear. He even raised the dead to life.
...There is no better time than now, this very Christmas season, for all of us to rededicate ourselves to the principles taught by Jesus the Christ. It is the time to love the Lord our God with all our heart—and our neighbors as ourselves. It is well to remember that he who gives money gives much, he who gives time gives more, but he who gives of himself gives all.”
Thomas S. Monson, “The Gifts of Christmas,” Ensign, Dec 2003, 2–5
The Son of God
“The entire Christian world now moves into the happiest season of the year. There is a magic in Christmas. Hearts are opened to a new measure of kindness. Love speaks with increased power. Tensions are eased. The generous instincts that lie within all of us are given added expression.
While there are those for whom Christmas is difficult—particularly those who have lost loved ones and for whom there is now a poignant loneliness—even to these there comes the assurance of future glad reunions made possible only because of the sacrifice of the Son of God, whose birth we commemorate at this season.”
Gordon B. Hinckley, “The Son of God,” Ensign, Dec 1992, 2
Sunday Lesson Schedule for December
Dec. 4th: Presidency Message
Dec. 11th: GPM, Ch. 46: The Final Judgment, taught by Sister Beck
Dec. 18th: GPM, Ch. 47: Exaltation, taught by Sister Remali
Dec. 25th: November 2011 Ensign, “A Time to Prepare”, by Elder Ardern, taught by Sister Metheny
Upcoming Announcements & Events
Our Stake Temple Weekend is December 2nd and 3rd.
Friday, December 2nd there is a YSA Tri-Stake Activity at 7 pm at the Stake Center.
The First Presidency Christmas Devotional is Sunday, December 4th at 8 pm.
There is a Ward Linger Longer Sunday, December 4th at 4pm at our ward building.
MSA Break the Fast is Sunday, December 4th at 6 pm at the Stake Center.
For those of you who signed up to do the Christmas crafts, there is a RS craft night Thursday, December 8that 7 pm at Sister Pierce’s home.
There is a Ward Christmas Dinner Friday, December 9th at 6:30 pm at the ward building.
There is a SA Temple Trip Wednesday, December 14th (morning session).
Christmas Day is Sunday, December 25th.
There is a New Year’s Dance Saturday, December 31st.
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