Sacrament Service
First Speaker
DnC 93:17
17 And he received all power, both in heaven and on earth, and the glory of the Father was with him, for he dwelt in him.
“My dear brothers and sisters, we would do well to slow down a little, proceed at the optimum speed for our circumstances, focus on the significant, lift up our eyes, and truly see the things that matter most.” (President Dieter F. Uchtdorf, “Of Things That Matter Most”, October 2010 General Conference)
Matthew 11
28 ¶ Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
“His is not a gospel of checklists; it is a gospel of becoming—becoming as He is and loving as He does. He wants us to become a Zion people.” (Sister J. Anette Dennis, “Cheering Each Other On”, October 2025 General Conference)
“Everything about the Father’s plan for His beloved children is designed to bring everyone home.” (Elder Patrick Kearon, “God’s Intent Is to Bring You Home”, April 2024 General Conference)
Next Speaker
“As they stood around the piano, uncertain of what to do next, a good friend of mine, Brother Hanno Luschin, spoke up. He said, ‘Brethren, stand close together and lift where you stand.’
“It seemed too simple. Nevertheless, each lifted where he stood, and the piano rose from the ground and moved into the cultural hall as if on its own power. That was the answer to the challenge. They merely needed to stand close together and lift where they stood.
“I have often thought of Brother Luschin’s simple idea and have been impressed by its profound truth. Tonight I would like to expand on that simple concept, ‘lift where you stand.’” (President Dieter F. Uchtdorf, “Lift Where You Stand”, October 2008 General Conference)
“Because I Have Been Given Much” Hymn 219 in the LDS hymn book.
“I want to begin by asking a simple question. What is the most valuable substance or commodity in the world? We might initially think that gold, oil, or diamonds have the greatest worth. But of all the minerals, metals, gems, and solvents found on and in the earth, the most valuable is water.” (Elder David A Bednar, “A Reservoir of Living Water”, BYU Speech 4 February 2007)
John 4
13 Jesus answered and said unto her, Whosoever drinketh of this water shall thirst again:
14 But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life.
We cannot survive spiritually without Christ, just as we cannot survive physically without water.
Next Speaker
“The Light of Christ is the divine energy, power, or influence that proceeds from God through Christ and gives life and light to all things. The Light of Christ influences people for good and prepares them to receive the Holy Ghost. One manifestation of the Light of Christ is what we call a conscience.” (Gospel Topics, “Light of Christ”)
DnC 88 - A lot of discussion about light.
“We don’t need to get a complex or get a feeling that you have to be perfect to be saved. You don’t. There’s only been one perfect person, and that’s the Lord Jesus” (Elder Bruce R. McConkie, “The Probationary Test of Mortality”, University of Utah Institute of Religion January 10, 1982)
“Sisters, I do not know why we have the many trials that we have, but it is my personal feeling that the reward is so great, so eternal and everlasting, so joyful and beyond our understanding that in that day of reward, we may feel to say to our merciful, loving Father, ‘Was that all that was required?’”
Elders Quorum
Lesson based on Henry B. Eyring - Draw Near unto Me and Elder Michael B. Strong - Charity - a Sign of True Discipleship
Men need close friends.
Men often are too prideful to ask for help. Build relationships and pay attention to what needs done, in case they have a hard time asking.
“Discipleship is a deliberate journey that we take to become transformed through the Lord’s atoning sacrifice and His enabling power.” - Elder Strong
Moroni 7
48 Wherefore, my beloved brethren, pray unto the Father with all the energy of heart, that ye may be filled with this love, which he hath bestowed upon all who are true followers of his Son, Jesus Christ; that ye may become the sons of God; that when he shall appear we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is; that we may have this hope; that we may be purified even as he is pure. Amen.
“our adoration of Jesus is best expressed by our emulation of Jesus.” (Elder Russell M. Nelson, “Perfection Pending”, October 1995 General Conference)
“Jesus Christ loves each of us. He offers that opportunity to draw closer to Him. As with a loving friend, you will do it in much the same way, by communicating through prayer to Heavenly Father in the name of Jesus Christ, listening for cherished guidance from the Holy Ghost, and then serving others for the Savior cheerfully. Soon you would feel that blessing of drawing nearer to Him.” - Eyring
Luke 24:13-35 - The Lord appears to two men on the Road to Emmaus.
Were these two men on the road to Emmaus 2 of the 12 apostles? After the women tell the apostles and then Peter goes to the sepulchre, the narrative switches to these two men. It starts by saying, “And, behold, two of them went that same day...”
John 13 - love one another
34 A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.
35 By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.
“As you bind up the wounds of those in need, the Lord’s power will sustain you. His arms will be outstretched with yours to succor and bless the children of our Heavenly Father.” - Eyring
“Every covenant servant of Jesus Christ will receive His direction from the Spirit as they bless and serve others for Him. Then they will feel the Savior’s love and find joy in being drawn closer to Him.” - Eyring
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