Quote from Sunday's Lesson

I look upon the Word of Wisdom as kind advice of our Father in heaven, who desires to see His children become more like Him. … I take it as the fatherly counsel of one who, knowing what I needed, said to me: “My son, these things are not good for you, and if you will avoid them I will give you the companionship of my Holy Spirit and joy while you live in the world and in the end eternal life.” How foolish I would be then to partake of these forbidden things, having the assurance that it is the counsel of the Lord I should abstain therefrom. I would feel under condemnation if I should partake of them, when He who knows better than anybody else says that they are harmful, and has warned me against them. …

… He thought it of enough importance to give it unto us, and to warn us, and if He who knows all things thought it necessary to give advice and counsel upon these temporal matters, how carefully we, who know not what the morrow has in store for us, should observe that divine counsel.

Chapter 19: Temporal and Spiritual Blessings from the Word of Wisdom-Teachings of Presidents of the Church: George Albert Smith, 2010

Temple Dedication Information

Youth Cultural Celebration:
November 17th @ 7:30, will be broadcast at both the Stake Center and Stoddard buildings

Temple Dedication:
November 18th @ 9:00, 12:00, or 3:00. Please be in your seats 30 minutes prior to the dedication time, doors will be locked exactly on the hour. Temple recommend is required for ages 8 and older, please bring a clean, white handkerchief.

Christmas Breakfast

Happy Birthday!!

Happy Birthday to:

14th-Michelle Burke
16th-Jen Poulson

We hope you have a fabulous birthday this year!

Quote from Sunday's Lesson

I love the words in Susan Evans McCloud’s familiar hymn:

Who am I to judge another

When I walk imperfectly?

In the quiet heart is hidden

Sorrow that the eye can’t see.

Who am I to judge another?

Lord, I would follow thee.

(“Lord, I Would Follow Thee,” Hymns, no. 220)

 

In one of the monthly General Authority fast and testimony meetings, I heard President James E. Faust say, “The older I get, the less judgmental I become.” That wise observation gives us a standard to live by in the matter of judgments. We should refrain from anything that seems to be a final judgment of any person, manifesting our determination to leave final judgments to the Lord, who alone has the capacity to judge.

 

"Judge Not" and Judging-Ensign 1999  Elder Dallin H Oaks

Happy Birthday!!

Happy Birthday this week to these sisters:

4th-Sarah Perry
5th-Marcie White
6th-Ann Shelton
7th-Nikki Fullmer
9th-Judy Ingraham
10th-Nicolette McKinlay
10th-Leah Morgan

Have a wonderful birthday, Sisters!!

Quote from Sunday's lesson:

Miracles are not always so immediate. At times we thoughtfully wonder why the miracle we have so earnestly prayed for does not happen here and now. But as we trust in the Savior, promised miracles will occur. Whether in this life or the next, all will be made right. The Savior declares: “Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.”

 

I testify that as you love Him, trust Him, believe Him, and follow Him, you will feel His love and approval. As you ask, “What thinks Christ of me?” you will know that you are His disciple; you are His friend. By His grace He will do for you what you cannot do for yourself.