Sunday Happenings

Lesson: Chapter 25- Fasting
Instructor: Sister Ashby

Sister Ashby started out by creating a recipe for fasting:

Fasting
1-2 c. of prayer
8 oz. of purpose
A dash of humility
Fold in a sincere heart

Cook for a duration of 2 meals. You can add extra flavor, shed a few tears. Follow the recipe for desired result and a testimony of fasting.

Fasting is ________.

1. Luke 2:37- strength
2. Holy Ghost
3. Endure to the End
4. Mosiah 27: 22-23- Healing
5. Alma 5:46- Testimony
6. Missionary Work
7. Alma 17:3- Knowledge
8. Instrument in God's Hands
9. Helaman 3:35- Closer to Christ
10. Helaman 9:10- Comfort
11. D&C 88:76- Commandment
12. Gratitude

Other points to consider:

• "God's people have fasted to help them draw near to Him and to worship Him."
• "purposeful fasting is more than just going without food and drink."
• "Prayer is a necessary part of fasting."
• "Purpose of fasting is not to impress others."
• "We are promised peace, improved health, and spiritual guidance."
• "Fast offerings should be given generously as we are able."
• "Helps us gain strength of character, control our appetites and passions, teaching children to develop the spiritual strength to overcome greater temptations later in their lives."
• "The Savior has said to those who fast properly, "Thy Father, which seeth in secret, shall reward thee openly" (Matthew 6:18).

Sister Ashby also made us some delicious Chocolate Chip Cookies. She has shared her recipe below.

Chocolate Chip Cookies
3/4 c margarine
3/4 c brown sugar
3/4 c white sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp soda dissolved in 1 tsp. hot water
1 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla
2 1/2 c flour
1 1/2 c chocolate chips
Bake at 375 for 8 minutes

Family Home Evening Ideas:

Sharing Time: Fasting and Prayer
Article: Fasting- A Gift of Joy
LDS Living: Fasting

Announcement: The Murphy's are setting up an at home social skills therapy program for their developmentally delayed 2 1/2 yr. old son. They are looking for volunteer and paid aides to assist with the Floortime model. No experience is necessary. Training will be provided by an experienced therapist. Aides may bring children between the ages of 2 and 5 with them. Hourly wage for paid aides will be $8-$10, based on experience. Flexible hours, but a commitment of at least 2 hours per week for three months is requested. Please contact Sister Murphy before January 10th if interested. Thanks!