Sunday Happenings

Today Sister Murphy taught the lesson from chapter 3 in the Gospel Principles manual entitled: Jesus Christ, Our Chosen Leader and Savior.

Thoughts & questions from lesson:

A Savior and Leader Was Needed

*Why did we need to leave Heavenly Father's presence? Why do we need a Savior?

"We understood we would have to leave our heavenly home for a time. We would not live in the presence of our Heavenly Father. While we were away from Him, all of us would sin and some of us would lose our way. Our Heavenly Father knew and loved each one of us. He knew we would need help, so He planned a way to help us.

We needed a Savior to pay for our sins and teach us how to return to our Heavenly Father. Our Father said, "Whom shall I send?" (Abraham 3:27). Jesus Christ, who was called Jehovah, said, "Here am I, send me" (Moses 4:1-4).

Our growth was dependent on leaving the presence of Heavenly Father. If we had remained in his presence we would never have sinned or known the diversity of feelings that lead to change and growth.

Jesus Christ Became Our Chosen Leader and Savior

What feelings do you have for the Savior?

"Jesus Christ was chosen and foreordained to be our Savior. Many scriptures tell about this (see, 1 Peter 1:19-20). One scripture tells us that long before Jesus was born, He appeared to a Book of Mormon prophet known as the brother of Jared and said: "Behold, I am he who was prepared from the foundation of the world to redeem my people. Behold, I am Jesus Christ.... In me shall all mankind have life, and that eternally, even they who shall believe on my name" (Ether 3:14).

The War in Heaven

"Because our Heavenly Father chose Jesus Christ to be our Savior, Satan became angry and rebelled. There was war in heaven. Satan and his followers fought against Jesus Christ and His followers. The Savior’s followers “overcame [Satan] by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony” (Revelation 12:11).
In this great rebellion, Satan and all the spirits who followed him were sent away from the presence of God and cast down from heaven. A third part of the hosts of heaven were punished for following Satan (see D&C 29:36). They were denied the right to receive mortal bodies".

In what ways does the War in Heaven continue today?

We have the Savior's Teachings to Follow

"By following His teachings, we can inherit a place in the celestial kingdom. He did His part to help us return to our heavenly home. It is now up to each of us to do our part and become worthy of exaltation".

He has done his part, it is now up to us to do our part. We must follow his commandments and be willing to share his plan with others. You never know when someone has been prepared and is waiting to hear about this plan that can bring so much peace and happiness into their life.

Announcements:
Book Club: Tues, Feb. 16- 7:00 p.m. at Sister Eyre's house, reading the book Shattered Silence. Everyone is welcome even if you didn't get the book read. You can help pick the next book.

Stake Relief Society Fireside: "I Love to See the Temple"- President and Matron of the Jordan River Temple will be speaking. Feb. 18. at the Stake Center.

Sister Webb would like to babysit for employment . Newborn-1year old preferred.

Elder's Quorum Temple Night: Fri. Feb. 26- 7:00 p.m. (be in chapel by 6:40 p.m.), they are also meeting in the cafeteria at 6:00 p.m. to eat dinner.