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Elder Christofferson<\/span><\/p>\n Church\/Ward\/Organization. Some are just “religious” and reject organized religion. Why does Christ use church? Beginning with Adam, there was a family-based church order. Then more organized. Jesus established His church. Then apostasy. Joseph Smith restored. Purpose: bring people to Christ. Including dead. Community of church is to sustain one another in path. Things we do:<\/p>\n In the beginning. Church was the family. Church at best is second to family. But there are some things we do better as a community:<\/p>\n Call upon lord that his kingdom will go forth\u2026 Kingdom of God.Kingdom of heaven may come.<\/p>\n Elder Devin Durrant<\/span><\/p>\n Invite to do 2 things:<\/p>\n Elder Keetch<\/span><\/p>\n Story of surfers. Mad at barrier. Old, local surfer bring binoculars to show them the sharks and say, “Don’t be to critical of the barrier. It\u2019s the only thing keeping you from being devoured. ” Barrier = god’s commands and standards.\u00a0 We see through a glass darkly. But show love for God by living commands. Exercise faith and show love\u2026. Even when don’t see the” sharks. ” That is difficult, but shows love. Trust. Need full conversion of heart. It is not enough to go through the motions. Have to convert heart. Submit–be blessed and happy in All things. God wants us to have joy, peace. Lord commandments are intended for love and joy in this life and next. They delineate who we are to become.\u00a0 Christ submitted himself to the path his father requested, though he wanted to pass or go another way. This gives us prospect of eternal peace and joy.<\/p>\n Carole Stephens<\/span><\/p>\n Got in a power struggle with three year old granddaughter who kept getting out of seat. Tried “if, then” promises\/threats. Didn’t work. Prayer, Spirit says,” Teach her.” Child says, “Grandma, you want me to stay in my seat because you love me.” If ye love me, keep my commandments. John 14:15.\u00a0 His law is manifestation of love for us. Obedience is our love for him. If we obey the law, we receive blessings. Trust Jesus. If ye keep the commandments, ye shall abide in my love. We have a right to holy ghost. He will fill you with hope and perfect love. Obedience to prophetic counsel to keep sabbath day holy. Searched scriptures for verses that dealt with both commandments and love–there are many.<\/p>\n Rejoice the Lord is King<\/p>\n Elder Haynie<\/span><\/p>\n Story: Dig a hole with brother and neighbor boys. Filled with water. He got so dirty. Grandma wouldn’t let him in the house until she sprayed him off with a house. “No unclean thing can enter into his kingdom.” Muddy boy not getting into warm house was sad, but eternally tragic to remain in sins. Don’t fool yourself. There is no getting around the fact that “no unclean thing can enter.” Savior helps us get clean no matter what mud we get into. Why did he do it? Glorify father. Simply asks us to confess and repent. Jesus knows how to” succor,” and he will. He prays for us, “Behold the sufferings and death of him who did no sin…” He will never give up on us. Never reject us. Repentance is real. Leads to mighty change of heart. It’s not easy. But remember: “The Savior’s atonement leave no tracks, no traces.” At the judgment, you are there as an individual. No hiding. No pointing to someone else as responsible. But Christ stands between us and justice. Remember in whom you trust.<\/p>\n Elder Clark<\/span><\/p>\n Many at time of Christ did not see who Christ really was. Ears dull. Eyes blind. But many do center love on Christ. Blessed eyes that see\u2026 Day of Pentecost, they were blessed and received baptism of fire. They receive spiritual blessing of eyes that see. Ears that hear. Seeing things as they really are. We too live in a time like that. Dangerous confusion and evil. But great blessings. Whatever level of faith we have, it will not be enough for work ahead. Need eyes ears. Must truly receive Jesus and his doctrine in our lives. Strive! Receive companionship of Holy Ghost. Holy Ghost will come! Increasingly see our brothers and sister as He see them. Life may get hard. Light of gospel of Jesus will cut through pain, darkness. Burdens swallow up. Mom was worried about serving foreign mission with her husband who has asthma. Heard a voice 2 times: “Why are you worried? Don’t you know that I know he had asthma? Get yourself ready\u2026 ”<\/p>\n Elder Aoyagi<\/span><\/p>\n Train station. Earthquake. Disasters. Sometimes we ask: Why do I have to suffer? Why trials? He had a major trial a number of years ago. Bad car accident. Pain for ten years. Why? Healing not granted but tried to be faithful. Finally heard the message that others had said but this time really heard it, “Isn’t your purpose for being on this earth to accept this trial?”… Some trials not resolved until resurrection. We are here to be “proved,” to “see if they will do all things the lord hath commanded them.” It is necessary to hold on our way and accept trials with faith. God can make our weak things become strong. Test is not to endure but to endure it well. Hold on thy way. Learn patience, empathy. Love God. Trust in him. Deny self of all ungodliness. Grace is sufficient for you.<\/p>\n Elder Bednar<\/span><\/p>\n President Hinckley on 60 Minutes. Asked about thais “church run by old men?” He replied, Isn’t it wonderful? Elder Bednar wants to explain why it is good to have old men at helm. He has a distinctive perspective of being youngest for last 11 years. Average age is 77 years. Wisdom of Elder Hales, “When you cannot do what you have always done, then you only do what matters most.” Aging can be remarkable learning and insight. Physical restriction can expand vision. Young? That is not the Lord’s way. His way is older men with judgment, who have learned to understand Spirit, learned how to receive revelation, to love people from various places and etc. These men are not spared from affliction. Some find their human shortcomings to be a trial and challenging. Not Elder Bednar–to him, it is faith promoting. He has seen six apostles die in last 11 years. They devoted whole souls to testifying. Consider final teachings of aged prophets in scriptures. We are blessed to learn from these aged leaders. They emphasize eternal truth with absolute authenticity. Consider the last messages of 6 disciples (not suggesting last one is particularly important–all were). These were powerful messages of a lifetime:<\/p>\n Listen and heed, promise we will get needed help for specific challenges.<\/p>\n Comment: I was going to add my comments and thoughts–but I’d rather go on a walk outside with my family. 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