I have uploaded the December Newsletter for you. It has links to the various talks and messages if viewed digitally.
December 2012 Newsletter
Friday, December 7, 2012
Sunday, December 2, 2012
Lesson Summary: December 2, 2012
Presidency Message given by Karen Andrus
From Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin's talk The Abundant Life
"Harry, the riding master at a girls’ school in New York, was about to leave when one of these horses—an uncared-for, gray gelding with ugly-looking wounds on its legs—caught his eye. The animal still bore the marks that had been made by a heavy work harness, evidence to the hard life he had led. But something about him captured Harry’s attention, so he offered $80 for him.
Snowman was already old and worn when Harry began training him to be a champion jumper, but he surpassed expectations and won many competitions and was in inducted into the show jumping hall of fame. Many stories and books have been written about him.
"For many, Snowman was much more than a horse. He became an example of the hidden, untapped potential that lies within each of us."
There are a few characteristics that those living an abundant life share:
1. They drink deeply of living waters John 4:14
Faithful scripture reading strengthening faith in Jesus Christ, and gives us hope and joy.
2. They fill their hearts with Love
When people sense dislike or fear they retract and place barriers between themselves and others. Best way to develop love for those who test your resolve is to pray for them and for you to have love.
President Gordon B. Hinckley has said that those who reach out to lift and serve others “will come to know a happiness … never known before. … Heaven knows there are so very, very, very many people in this world who need help. Oh, so very … many. Let’s get the cankering, selfish attitude out of our lives, my brothers and sisters, and stand a little taller and reach a little higher in the service of others.” 8
3. They, with the help of their Heavenly Father, create a masterpiece of their lives.
You are not a piece of work - You are a MASTERPIECE
The Apostle Paul wrote, “Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.” 11
Sometimes we see ourselves at the old grey horse. A marvelous potential lies within each of us.
"The abundant life isn’t something we arrive at. Rather, it is a magnificent journey that began long, long ages ago and will never, never end."
From Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin's talk The Abundant Life
"Harry, the riding master at a girls’ school in New York, was about to leave when one of these horses—an uncared-for, gray gelding with ugly-looking wounds on its legs—caught his eye. The animal still bore the marks that had been made by a heavy work harness, evidence to the hard life he had led. But something about him captured Harry’s attention, so he offered $80 for him.
"It
was snowing when Harry’s children saw the horse for the first time, and
because of the coat of snow on the horse’s back, the children named him
“Snowman.”
"Harry
took good care of the horse, which turned out to be a gentle and
reliable friend—a horse the girls liked to ride because he was steady
and didn’t startle like some of the others. In fact, Snowman made such
rapid improvement that a neighbor purchased him for twice what Harry had
originally paid.
"But
Snowman kept disappearing from the neighbor’s pasture—sometimes ending
up in adjoining potato fields, other times back at Harry’s. It appeared
that the horse must have jumped over the fences between the properties,
but that seemed impossible—Harry had never seen Snowman jump over
anything much higher than a fallen log.
"But eventually, the neighbor’s patience came to an end, and he insisted Harry take back the horse."
Snowman was already old and worn when Harry began training him to be a champion jumper, but he surpassed expectations and won many competitions and was in inducted into the show jumping hall of fame. Many stories and books have been written about him.
"For many, Snowman was much more than a horse. He became an example of the hidden, untapped potential that lies within each of us."
There are a few characteristics that those living an abundant life share:
1. They drink deeply of living waters John 4:14
Faithful scripture reading strengthening faith in Jesus Christ, and gives us hope and joy.
2. They fill their hearts with Love
When people sense dislike or fear they retract and place barriers between themselves and others. Best way to develop love for those who test your resolve is to pray for them and for you to have love.
President Gordon B. Hinckley has said that those who reach out to lift and serve others “will come to know a happiness … never known before. … Heaven knows there are so very, very, very many people in this world who need help. Oh, so very … many. Let’s get the cankering, selfish attitude out of our lives, my brothers and sisters, and stand a little taller and reach a little higher in the service of others.” 8
3. They, with the help of their Heavenly Father, create a masterpiece of their lives.
You are not a piece of work - You are a MASTERPIECE
The Apostle Paul wrote, “Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.” 11
"The abundant life isn’t something we arrive at. Rather, it is a magnificent journey that began long, long ages ago and will never, never end."
Lesson Summary: November 25, 2012
Taught by Talia Deccio
From Elder Jeffery R. Holland talk The First Great Comandment. Oct 2012 General Conference.
We have a life of devoted discipleship to give in demonstrating our Love of the Lord.
Christ asked Peter 3 times, "Lovest tho me?" and three times was instructed to "feed my sheep." John 21:15-17. We need to love God and remain clean
What can we do to show our devotion, Love, to the Savior
From Elder Jeffery R. Holland talk The First Great Comandment. Oct 2012 General Conference.
We have a life of devoted discipleship to give in demonstrating our Love of the Lord.
Christ asked Peter 3 times, "Lovest tho me?" and three times was instructed to "feed my sheep." John 21:15-17. We need to love God and remain clean
What can we do to show our devotion, Love, to the Savior
- Live it
- Be an example.
- Elder Hales gave a talk recently titled Be a More Christian Christian
As Christians today, we have the opportunity to act straightway, immediately, and decisively, just as Peter and Andrew did: “they forsook their nets, and followed him.”2 We too are called upon to leave our nets, to reject worldly habits, customs, and traditions. We are also called to forsake our sins. “When [Jesus] had called the people unto him … , he said unto them, Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.”3 Denying ourselves of ungodly behavior is the beginning of repentance, which brings a mighty change of heart until “we have no more disposition to do evil.”4 - Serve others.
Use the atonement
Mormon Helping Hands - Patience
Gratitude for our own lives and blessings will help us be positive and patient - Be compassionate, kind loving
Don't Judge others, you don't ever have the whole picture. - Faith
obedience and listening to the holy ghost - Sacrifice
Being a Mom
Fast Offerings
HT, VT TIME to callings
Temple service - Caring - unconditional
- Endure to the end
- Converted
- Peace and Unity
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