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Ward Business:
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Sunday School Newsletter:
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Bishopric Message – November 2020:
The month of Thanksgiving is upon us. General Conference was filled with many wonderful messages that filled my soul with optimism, hope, faith, love, and spiritual power.
Today out in the dreary world, we see the divide between good and evil growing wider and deeper. President Nelson’s council from April’s 2018 General Conference is becoming more important each day as the advisory doubles down on his effort to lead us astray.
Our Savior and Redeemer, Jesus Christ, will perform some of His mightiest works between now and when He comes again. We will see miraculous indications that God the Father and His Son, Jesus Christ, preside over this Church in majesty and glory. But in the coming days, it will not be possible to survive spiritually without the guiding, directing, comforting, and constant influence of the Holy Ghost.
As I have listened to October 2020, General Conference again, I have been drawn to the talks on the Sunday morning and afternoon sessions. “Tested, Proved and Polished” – Henry B Eyring, “We Talk of Christ” – Neil L. Andersen, “Waiting on the Lord” – Jeffrey R. Holland, “Let God Prevail” – President M. Nelson.
President Nelson explains his newfound definition of the word “Israel” to mean “let God Prevail!” We are his covenant people. We are of the House of Israel.
If you have sincere questions about the gospel or the Church, as you choose to let God prevail, you will be led to find and understand the absolute, eternal truths that will guide your life and help you stay firmly on the covenant path.
When you are faced with temptation—even if the temptation comes when you are exhausted or feeling alone or misunderstood—imagine the courage you can muster as you choose to let God prevail in your life and as you plead with Him to strengthen you.
May our lives be full of joy and thanksgiving as we continually express gratitude to our Savior for the angels he places in the paths of our life. We feel of his Love through the calming expressions of the comforter, look heavenward for guidance and strength, and “…let God prevail.”
Let God Prevail – President M. Nelson.
From “Come Follow Me, October 12–18, 2020: 3 Nephi 20–26, The lesson talks about the terms “House of Israel” and how we are included. When he refers to them, he is also talking about us.
“Ye are of the house of Israel,” He said, “and ye are of the covenant” (3 Nephi 20:25). He might say something similar to you today, for anyone who is baptized and makes covenants with Him is also of the house of Israel, “of the covenant,” no matter who you descend from or where you live. In other words, when Jesus speaks of the house of Israel, He is talking about you. The instruction to bless “all the kindreds of the earth” is for you (3 Nephi 20:27). The invitation to “awake again, and put on thy strength” is for you (3 Nephi 20:36). And His precious promise, “My kindness shall not depart from thee, neither shall the covenant of my peace be removed,” is for you (3 Nephi 22:10). Powerful verses and promises for us in this day. To the Gentiles and the House of Israel together. What a wonderful blessing to know He will not turn from us nor remove his covenant of his peace. – Come Follow Me
Let us work on developing in ourselves one of the Characteristics of Christ. That of Faith, Hope, Charity, Love, Virtue, Knowledge, Patience, Humility, Diligence, or/and Obedience. As you apply one characteristic you will find other characteristics will also improve. How does love increase without increasing in patience and hope? Humility increase as you act with faith. Knowledge increases while you work on being more obedient.
Don’t allow anger and contention to occupy your mind for even a minute. Recognize that anger is an emotion which source is the advisory. Cast those thoughts out the moment they appear. Replace those thoughts with those of goodness, kindness, and love.
Our Prophet, President Nelson has challenged us to:
Embrace your new normal by repenting daily. Seek to be increasingly pure in thought, word, and deed. Minister to others. Keep an eternal perspective. Magnify your callings. And whatever your challenges, my dear brothers and sisters, live each day so that you are more prepared to meet your Maker.4
And he blesses us:
…to be filled with the peace of the Lord Jesus Christ. His peace is beyond all mortal understanding.6 I bless you with an increased desire and ability to obey the laws of God. I promise that as you do, you will be showered with blessings, including greater courage, increased personal revelation, sweeter harmony in your homes, and joy even amid uncertainty.
I encourage each of us to keep hold of the “Iron Rod” that leads to the “Tree of Life”. We have tasted of the “Fruit” which is glorious. Remember it’s flavor and how it tempers your appetite. Yearn for its full-bodied embrace.
I testify that your Savior, Jesus Christ knows you and loves you. In his name, even Jesus Christ, Amen.
Love you all,
- Bishop Jeff Anderson
- Highland 28th Ward
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- Ward Blog: www.highland28th.org
- Jim Wells, Ward Executive Secretary
- 801-787-1991
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- “Stay Humble, Work Hard, & Be Kind”