Sister Adelaide did a wonderful job teaching for the first time. Congratulations.
We discussed the following in the lesson:
As members of the Church we try to follow the example set by our Saviour, who said,
"For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it" Matt 16:24-25).
We have many opportunities in the church to give service to others. Some examples include:
- missionary service
- temple and family history work
- callings, including Visiting Teaching
- in our families and amongst friends
Elder Oaks said:
'We rejoice that so many Latterday Saint couples are among the unselfish group who are willing to surrender their personal priorities and serve the Lord by bearing and rearing the children our Heavenly Father sends to their care.....(for) those who care for disabled family members and aged parents. None of this service asks, what's in it for me? All of it requires setting aside personal convenience for unselfish service. All of it stands in contrast to the fame, fortune, and other immediate gratification that are the worldly ways of so many in our day.'
'Latterday Saints are uniquely committed to sacrifice. In partaking of the sacrament each week, we witness our committment to serve the Lord and our fellowmen. In sacred temple ceremonies we covenant to sacrifice and consecrate our time and talents for the welfare of others.'
We discussed in class the feelings we have when we take the time to help and serve others. We all agree that we feel better about ourselves when we give of our time and talents to others. This is because we are trying to become as the Saviour, we are following His example. When we do these things, we qualify to have the Holy Ghost with us.
Lets all try to serve others unselfishly this coming month and into the new year.
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