We missed you if you couldn't be with us. The bishop conducted a training that came from our First Presidency and the 12.
Quote from Elder Bednar: The basic reason for teaching in the Church is to make available the Priesthood ordinances that make it possible for a man and a woman to be sealed together and then to have their children sealed to them in the holy temples. END OF STORY!! EXCLAMATION POINT! PERIOD!!
That is our purpose!!
Elder Bednar talked about multi-generational families. They give great strength to the kingdom.
He gave a great analogy of a seedling growing into a mature tree...
Teachers and leaders in the church are there to help with teaching and training our children BUT teaching of children is still the responsibility of parents. Learning and living the Savior's gospel in the home is essential in creating and maintaining multi-generational families.
Having home discussions about gospel principles is so important.
President Grimm in the training that they gave to us talked about coming home after all of his meetings on Sunday---Kicking his shores off, taking his tie off, getting into his PJs, eating a meal on the couch while watching programs he had taped, and talking to his wife.
The brethren initiated the consolidated meeting schedule on the Sabbath to give us more time with our families. He used to fill his schedule on Sunday with things that have to do with administrating rather than ministering. We are not to neglect our responsibilities and callings but we need to do less administrating and more ministering.
The Sabbath is a sign of the covenants we have made at baptism and in the temple.
IT IS THE INTENT OF OUR HEARTS!!
WHAT SIGN ARE WE WANTING TO SEND TO THE SAVIOR ABOUT HOW WE HONOR THE SABBATH. There doesn't need to be a list of things we can and cannot do on the sabbath!! It is the sign between you and your Heavenly Father!!!
Great training!! It's a personal thing. Between you and the Lord.
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