Keeping it simple

During his remarks following the dedication of the MTC in Mexico recently Elder Dallin H Oaks reminds us “To testify is to know and to say; to be converted is to do and become.” This fits in so well with our focus for March - The small and simple things - Sister Price taught today and referenced a talk by Elder Bednar. In this talk one part really stuck out to me: --He then compared the spiritual pattern he had been describing to drip or trickle irrigation, in which water is applied in a more focused and frequent way than with other methods, providing “a high moisture level in the soil wherein plants can flourish,” said Elder Bednar. “In like manner, if you and I are focused and frequent in receiving consistent drops of spiritual nourishment, then gospel roots can sink deep into our soul, can become firmly established and grounded, and can produce extraordinary and delicious fruit,” he said. The spiritual pattern of small and simple things bringing forth great things produces firmness and steadfastness, deepening devotion, and more complete conversion to the Lord Jesus Christ and His gospel, Elder Bednar explained. “As you and I become increasingly steadfast and immovable, we are less prone to zealous and exaggerated spurts of spirituality followed by extended periods of slackness. “A spiritual ‘spurter’ is one who is given to short bursts of spectacular effort followed by frequent and lengthy periods of rest,” he said. While “a big spurt may appear to be impressive in the short run, … steadiness in small things over time is far more effective [and] far less dangerous and produces far better results.”

Ward Christmas Party!!

KEARNEY WARD
THE GREATEST GIFT OF ALL
He came to the World, now we must come unto Him




Saturday, December 7th at 5PM

Come and enjoy an evening with our ward family at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints building, 517 East 46th Street. Dinner will be served and we will enjoy a Christmas program and an opportunity to take a family photo.
We look forward to seeing you there!

Meet Andrea..

 

This is Andrea on her baptism day!  We are so happy for her.  We cant wait to get to know her better as she begins this new journey.  She is an amazing person and I am so proud of her and the choices she has made.