Church Services This Week at Oak Ridge Ward Layton North Stake Layton Utah 20 June 2021

 Sacrament Service

Closing Song

“I'll go where you want me to go.” Also important I’ll not go where you don't want me to go. 

“I'll say what you want me to say.” Also important, I'll not say what you don't want me to say. 

“I'll do what you want me to do.” Also important, I'll not do what you don't want me to do. 

First Speaker

What makes a good dad?  The speaker suggested the following:

• He loves me.

• He fixes things.

• He keeps bad guys away.

• He listens to what Mom says.

Find out something about your dad or grandfather that you didn’t know.

Next Speaker

Fathers share their tools with their children.  Heavenly Father wants to share all that he has with his children.

The speaker testified of having his sister stranded in the mountains with a broken bolt on her Lexus.  He and his dad tried to figure out how to fix it, but they had no means available to them to do so.  They prayed.  He then thought to check his tool box for anything that could work to at least patch her up to get her out of the mountain where she could go get the right part.  He said, in his toolbox was the exact bolt she needed.  A bolt brand new from the factory.  There was no reason for him to have that bolt.  He doesn’t have a Lexus.  He has never worked on a Lexus.

Sunday School

Dnc 64:7-11

7 Nevertheless, he has sinned; but verily I say unto you, I, the Lord, forgive sins unto those who confess their sins before me and ask forgiveness, who have not sinned unto death.

8 My disciples, in days of old, sought occasion against one another and forgave not one another in their hearts; and for this evil they were afflicted and sorely chastened.

9 Wherefore, I say unto you, that ye ought to forgive one another; for he that forgiveth not his brother his trespasses standeth condemned before the Lord; for there remaineth in him the greater sin.

10 I, the Lord, will forgive whom I will forgive, but of you it is required to forgive all men.

11 And ye ought to say in your hearts—let God judge between me and thee, and reward thee according to thy deeds.

Matthew 18:23-35

23 ¶ Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which would take account of his servants.

24 And when he had begun to reckon, one was brought unto him, which owed him ten thousand talents.

25 But forasmuch as he had not to pay, his lord commanded him to be sold, and his wife, and children, and all that he had, and payment to be made.

26 The servant therefore fell down, and worshipped him, saying, Lord, have patience with me, and I will pay thee all.

27 Then the lord of that servant was moved with compassion, and loosed him, and forgave him the debt.

28 But the same servant went out, and found one of his fellowservants, which owed him an hundred pence: and he laid hands on him, and took him by the throat, saying, Pay me that thou owest.

29 And his fellowservant fell down at his feet, and besought him, saying, Have patience with me, and I will pay thee all.

30 And he would not: but went and cast him into prison, till he should pay the debt.

31 So when his fellowservants saw what was done, they were very sorry, and came and told unto their lord all that was done.

32 Then his lord, after that he had called him, said unto him, O thou wicked servant, I forgave thee all that debt, because thou desiredst me:

33 Shouldest not thou also have had compassion on thy fellowservant, even as I had pity on thee?

34 And his lord was wroth, and delivered him to the tormentors, till he should pay all that was due unto him.

35 So likewise shall my heavenly Father do also unto you, if ye from your hearts forgive not every one his brother their trespasses.

Church Services This Week at Oak Ridge Ward Layton North Stake Layton Utah 13 June 2021

Sacrament Service 

First Speaker

The speaker shared that when she had Covid one of her neighbors told her that the neighbors husband doesn’t pray, but he wanted to learn, so he could pray for her to recover from Covid.  He began taking turns with his wife praying for her recovery.

John 15:12

12 This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you.

Next Speaker

3 Nephi 11:29-20

29 For verily, verily I say unto you, he that hath the spirit of contention is not of me, but is of the devil, who is the father of contention, and he stirreth up the hearts of men to contend with anger, one with another.

30 Behold, this is not my doctrine, to stir up the hearts of men with anger, one against another; but this is my doctrine, that such things should be done away.

“I know the Lord has great and marvelous plans for us—individually and collectively.” (President Russell M. Nelson, What We Are Learning and Will Never Forget, April 2021 General Conference)

Elders Quorum 

the discussion this week on "Infuriating Unfairness" By Elder Dale G. Renlund

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2021/04/25renlund?lang=eng 

Thankfully, life is not fair. It would be harsh if we got what we deserved. 

The Church often provides privilege for people that have none. A brother shared that he lost his father at 12 years old and the Church provided an environment where he was able to develop relationships with two father figures. 

Trials are the point of this life. If the Lord removed our trials that would be unfair. If others kept their trials and grow, while ours are removed and do not benefit from those opportunities, that is not fair. We would be stunted in our growth. 

In a family that gets hand me down clothes, the fairness is not that everyone has something new, but that everyone has something to wear. 

"How we deal with advantages and disadvantages is part of life’s test. We will be judged not so much by what we say but by how we treat the vulnerable and disadvantaged." - Renlund 

3 Nephi 11:29-20

29 For verily, verily I say unto you, he that hath the spirit of contention is not of me, but is of the devil, who is the father of contention, and he stirreth up the hearts of men to contend with anger, one with another.

30 Behold, this is not my doctrine, to stir up the hearts of men with anger, one against another; but this is my doctrine, that such things should be done away. 

Church Services This Week at Stake Conference Ward Layton North Stake Layton Utah 5-6 June 2021

Leadership Session of Stake Conference
Elder Nielson

Doctrine and Covenants 44:1-2

1 Behold, thus saith the Lord unto you my servants, it is expedient in me that the elders of my church should be called together, from the east and from the west, and from the north and from the south, by letter or some other way.

2 And it shall come to pass, that inasmuch as they are faithful, and exercise faith in me, I will pour out my Spirit upon them in the day that they assemble themselves together.

Doctrine and Covenants 131:7-8

7 There is no such thing as immaterial matter. All spirit is matter, but it is more fine or pure, and can only be discerned by purer eyes;

8 We cannot see it; but when our bodies are purified we shall see that it is all matter.

Stake President 

Titus 1:7-9

7 For a bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God; not selfwilled, not soon angry, not given to wine, no striker, not given to filthy lucre;

8 But a lover of hospitality, a lover of good men, sober, just, holy, temperate;

9 Holding fast the faithful word as he hath been taught, that he may be able by sound doctrine both to exhort and to convince the gainsayers.

How can we give our bishop more time?  What responsibilities can we take off his plate?  How can we strengthen the ward, so 

Elder Ryan K Olsen Area 70 12th Quorum

Section 1.4 of the General Handbook

Your Role in God’s Work

“As a leader in the Church, you are called to teach and support those you serve as they engage in the work of salvation and exaltation (see 1.2). You are accountable to fulfill your calling and “teach … the word of God with all diligence” (Jacob 1:19). Laboring with the Lord in His vineyard will bring you great joy (see Jacob 5:70–72).

“Having a clear understanding of God’s work, of what He invites you to do, and of the purpose of His Church will help you focus your efforts in bringing souls to Christ. Keeping this vision in mind will align you with the Savior and guide all that you do as a leader in the Church.

“Refer often to the principles in this chapter. Prayerfully seek to know how you can help bring about God’s purposes in the lives of those you serve. God will direct you through the promptings of the Holy Ghost.”

Elder Brent H Nielson of the Presidency of the Seventy

"If you can teach me the why, I can figure out the how. " - Elder Jeffrey R Holland

He recommended the talk “Why the Church” by Elder D Todd Chirstofferson from October 2015 general conference.

“The long-standing objective of the Church is to assist all members to increase their faith in our Lord Jesus Christ and in His Atonement, to assist them in making and keeping their covenants with God, and to strengthen and seal their families. In this complex world today, this is not easy. The adversary is increasing his attacks on faith and upon us and our families at an exponential rate. To survive spiritually, we need counterstrategies and proactive plans. Accordingly, we now want to put in place organizational adjustments that will further fortify our members and their families.” (President Russell M Nelson, “Opening Remarks”, October 2018 General Conference)

“I promise that as you diligently work to remodel your home into a center of gospel learning, over time your Sabbath days will truly be a delight. Your children will be excited to learn and to live the Savior’s teachings, and the influence of the adversary in your life and in your home will decrease. Changes in your family will be dramatic and sustaining.” (President Russell M Nelson, “Becoming Exemplary Latter-day Saints”, October 2018 General Conference)

Saturday Evening Session of Stake Conference

Elder Brent H Nielson of the Presidency of the Seventy
In 2014 Elder Nelson had the missionary department start having missionaries start using smart phones.  Over the next 6 years they worked on figuring out how missionaries could use those devices to spread the gospel.  Slowly a handful of missions were using them, then more and more and more.  In January of 2020 the first presidency authorized smart phones to be used in every mission in the world.  In March 2020 the world shut down.  God was ready and the Church was ready.

Why do bad things happen to good people?  That is why we are here.

John 9:1-3

1 And as Jesus passed by, he saw a man which was blind from his birth.

2 And his disciples asked him, saying, Master, who did sin, this man, or his parents, that he was born blind?

3 Jesus answered, Neither hath this man sinned, nor his parents: but that the works of God should be made manifest in him.

Sunday Morning Session of Stake Conference

Stake President

Plan a monthly activity that will bring the spirit of Elijah into your homes.

First Youth Speaker

New Young Woman Theme

“I am a beloved daughter of heavenly parents, with a divine nature and eternal destiny.

“As a disciple of Jesus Christ, I strive to become like Him. I seek and act upon personal revelation and minister to others in His holy name.

“I will stand as a witness of God at all times and in all things and in all places.

“As I strive to qualify for exaltation, I cherish the gift of repentance and seek to improve each day. With faith, I will strengthen my home and family, make and keep sacred covenants, and receive the ordinances and blessings of the holy temple.”

“Notice the shift from ‘we’ to ‘I.’ These truths apply to you individually. You are a beloved daughter of Heavenly Parents. You are a covenant disciple of our Savior, Jesus Christ.” (Bonnie H. Cordon, “Beloved Daughters”, October 2019 General Conference)

“When we choose to repent, we choose to change! We allow the Savior to transform us into the best version of ourselves. We choose to grow spiritually and receive joy—the joy of redemption in Him. When we choose to repent, we choose to become more like Jesus Christ!” (President Russell M. Nelson, “We Can Do Better and Be Better”, April 2019 General Conference)

Second Youth Speaker

New Young Mens theme:
“I am a beloved son of God, and

He has a work for me to do.

With all my heart, might, mind,

and strength, I will love God,

keep my covenants, and use

His priesthood to serve others,

beginning in my own home.

As I strive to serve, exercise faith,

repent, and improve each day, I will

qualify to receive temple blessings

and the enduring joy of the gospel.

I will prepare to become a diligent

missionary, loyal husband,

and loving father by being a true

disciple of Jesus Christ.

I will help prepare the world for

the Savior’s return by inviting all to

come unto Christ and receive

the blessings of His Atonement.”

We need to be all in.

“I will prepare not only to go on a mission, but to become a diligent missionary; not only get married, but to become a loyal husband; not only to have a family, but to become a loving father; not only to learn about Jesus Christ, but to become a true disciple of Christ throughout my life.” (John Bytheway, “Power of the Aaronic Priesthood theme can change the world”, Church News 12 Nov 2020)

Sister Olson

Don’t waste time picking at flaws in a prophet or picking at perceived problems with the scriptures.

Elder Ryan K Olsen Area 70 12th Quorum

“Now, to each member of the Church I say, keep on the covenant path. Your commitment to follow the Savior by making covenants with Him and then keeping those covenants will open the door to every spiritual blessing and privilege available to men, women, and children everywhere.

“As a new Presidency, we want to begin with the end in mind. For this reason, we’re speaking to you today from a temple. The end for which each of us strives is to be endowed with power in a house of the Lord, sealed as families, faithful to covenants made in a temple that qualify us for the greatest gift of God—that of eternal life.” (President Russell M. Nelson, As We Go Forward Together, Liahona April 2018)

“My dear brothers and sisters, as you choose to let God prevail in your lives, you will experience for yourselves that our God is ‘a God of miracles.’” (President Russell M. Nelson, Let God Prevail, October 2020 General Conference)

Sister Nielson

Philipino phrase “I will be the one” is said when you want to do something generous for someone.

We were not asked to be the Savior of the world.  That was Jesus’ responsibility.  But we all agreed to take on responsibilities.

Elder Brent H Nielson of the Presidency of the Seventy

Mosiah 2:41

41 And moreover, I would desire that ye should consider on the blessed and happy state of those that keep the commandments of God. For behold, they are blessed in all things, both temporal and spiritual; and if they hold out faithful to the end they are received into heaven, that thereby they may dwell with God in a state of never-ending happiness. O remember, remember that these things are true; for the Lord God hath spoken it.

Mark 2:5-12

5 When Jesus saw their faith, he said unto the sick of the palsy, Son, thy sins be forgiven thee.

6 But there were certain of the scribes sitting there, and reasoning in their hearts,

7 Why doth this man thus speak blasphemies? who can forgive sins but God only?

8 And immediately when Jesus perceived in his spirit that they so reasoned within themselves, he said unto them, Why reason ye these things in your hearts?

9 Whether is it easier to say to the sick of the palsy, Thy sins be forgiven thee; or to say, Arise, and take up thy bed, and walk?

10 But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins, (he saith to the sick of the palsy,)

11 I say unto thee, Arise, and take up thy bed, and go thy way into thine house.

12 And immediately he arose, took up the bed, and went forth before them all; insomuch that they were all amazed, and glorified God, saying, We never saw it on this fashion.

The most important healing power the Savior has is the power to heal our souls from sin.

Mosiah 24:15

15 And now it came to pass that the burdens which were laid upon Alma and his brethren were made light; yea, the Lord did strengthen them that they could bear up their burdens with ease, and they did submit cheerfully and with patience to all the will of the Lord.

Church Services This Week at Oak Ridge Ward Layton North Stake Layton Utah 30 May 2021

Sacrament Service
The speaker said that President Eisenhower once said something like “This nation is great because it wants to see other nations have the same freedoms we have.”

Part of the song “American the Beautiful” says:
America! America!
God mend thine ev'ry flaw,
Confirm thy soul in self-control,
Thy liberty in law.

Doctrine and Covenants 59

16 Verily I say, that inasmuch as ye do this, the fulness of the earth is yours, the beasts of the field and the fowls of the air, and that which climbeth upon the trees and walketh upon the earth;

17 Yea, and the herb, and the good things which come of the earth, whether for food or for raiment, or for houses, or for barns, or for orchards, or for gardens, or for vineyards;

18 Yea, all things which come of the earth, in the season thereof, are made for the benefit and the use of man, both to please the eye and to gladden the heart;

19 Yea, for food and for raiment, for taste and for smell, to strengthen the body and to enliven the soul.

20 And it pleaseth God that he hath given all these things unto man; for unto this end were they made to be used, with judgment, not to excess, neither by extortion.

Serving those to your left and right.

Joint EQ/RS 5th Sunday Meeting

"My dear young brothers and sisters, these surely are the latter days, and the Lord is hastening His work to gather Israel. That gathering is the most important thing taking place on earth today. Nothing else compares in magnitude, nothing else compares in importance, nothing else compares in majesty. And if you choose to, if you want to, you can be a big part of it. You can be a big part of something big, something grand, something majestic!" 

...

"When we speak of the gathering, we are simply saying this fundamental truth: every one of our Heavenly Father’s children, on both sides of the veil, deserves to hear the message of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ. They decide for themselves if they want to know more." (President Russell M. Nelson, Hope of Israel, Worldwide Youth Devotional • June 3, 2018 • Conference Center, Salt Lake City, Utah)

Church Services This Week at Oak Ridge Ward Layton North Stake Layton Utah 23 May 2021

 Sacrament Service

First Speaker

“We now confess that we fully believe that rarely, if ever, do good things happen to us without the influence of the hand of heaven.” (CECIL O. AND SHARON G. SAMUELSON, The Lord’s Hand in Our Lives, BYU Speeches January 8, 2013)

Next Speaker

3 Nephi 17:23

23 And he spake unto the multitude, and said unto them: Behold your little ones.

“Notice that He didn’t say “glance at them” or “casually observe them” or “occasionally take a look in their general direction.” He said to behold them. To me that means that we should embrace them with our eyes and with our hearts; we should see and appreciate them for who they really are: spirit children of our Heavenly Father, with divine attributes.” (Elder M. Russell Ballard, “Great Shall Be the Peace of Thy Children”, Ensign April 1994)

Matthew 18:3-4

3 And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.

4 Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven.

“If there were more reverence in human hearts, there would be less room for sin and sorrow and more increased capacity for joy and gladness. To make more cherished, more adaptable, more attractive, this gem among brilliant virtues is a project worthy of the most united and prayerful efforts of every officer, every parent, and every member of the Church.” (David O McKay, October 1955 General Conference)

“We watch. We wait. We listen for that still, small voice. When it speaks, wise men and women obey. We do not postpone following promptings of the Spirit.” (Thomas S. Monson, “The Spirit Giveth Life”, April 1985 General Conference)

Elders Quorum

The discussion this week on “The Principles of My Gospel” By Elder David A. Bednar

You can find the link to his talk here:

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2021/04/56bednar?lang=eng

Alma 11:42-44

42 Now, there is a death which is called a temporal death; and the death of Christ shall loose the bands of this temporal death, that all shall be raised from this temporal death.

43 The spirit and the body shall be reunited again in its perfect form; both limb and joint shall be restored to its proper frame, even as we now are at this time; and we shall be brought to stand before God, knowing even as we know now, and have a bright recollection of all our guilt.

44 Now, this restoration shall come to all, both old and young, both bond and free, both male and female, both the wicked and the righteous; and even there shall not so much as a hair of their heads be lost; but every thing shall be restored to its perfect frame, as it is now, or in the body, and shall be brought and be arraigned before the bar of Christ the Son, and God the Father, and the Holy Spirit, which is one Eternal God, to be judged according to their works, whether they be good or whether they be evil.

Mosiah 13:16-19

16 Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy.

17 Six days shalt thou labor, and do all thy work;

18 But the seventh day, the sabbath of the Lord thy God, thou shalt not do any work, thou, nor thy son, nor thy daughter, thy man-servant, nor thy maid-servant, nor thy cattle, nor thy stranger that is within thy gates;

19 For in six days the Lord made heaven and earth, and the sea, and all that in them is; wherefore the Lord blessed the sabbath day, and hallowed it.

You can disagree with God but in the end you let God prevail. Ie Jacob's wrestle with God.

Church Services This Week at Oak Ridge Ward Layton North Stake Layton Utah 16 May 2021

Sacrament Service 

First Speaker

Recognize truth no matter where it comes from.  Often there are gold nuggets of truth from people of different political ideas or different religions.

“It is a wicked and adulterous generation that seeketh after a sign. Show me Latter-day Saints who have to feed upon miracles, signs and visions in order to keep them steadfast in the Church, and I will show you members of the Church who are not in good standing before God, and who are walking in slippery paths. It is not by marvelous manifestations unto us that we shall be established in the truth, but it is by humility and faithful obedience to the commandments and laws of God. When I as a boy first started out in the ministry, I would frequently go out and ask the Lord to show me some marvelous thing, in order that I might receive a testimony. But the Lord withheld marvels from me, and showed me the truth, line upon line, precept upon precept, here a little and there a little, until he made me to know the truth from the crown of my head to the soles of my feet, and until doubt and fear had been absolutely purged from me. He did not have to send an angel from the heavens to do this, nor did he have to speak with the trump of an archangel. By the whisperings of the still small voice of the Spirit of the living God, he gave to me the testimony I possess. And by this principle and power he will give to all the children of men a knowledge of the truth that will stay with them, and it will make them to know the truth, as God knows it, and to do the will of the Father as Christ does it.” (Gospel Doctrine, p.7.)

Next Speaker

2 Nephi 31:19–20

19 And now, my beloved brethren, after ye have gotten into this strait and narrow path, I would ask if all is done? Behold, I say unto you, Nay; for ye have not come thus far save it were by the word of Christ with unshaken faith in him, relying wholly upon the merits of him who is mighty to save.

20 Wherefore, ye must press forward with a steadfastness in Christ, having a perfect brightness of hope, and a love of God and of all men. Wherefore, if ye shall press forward, feasting upon the word of Christ, and endure to the end, behold, thus saith the Father: Ye shall have eternal life.

Alma 1:25

25 Now this was a great trial to those that did stand fast in the faith; nevertheless, they were steadfast and immovable in keeping the commandments of God, and they bore with patience the persecution which was heaped upon them.

“True, enduring happiness, with the accompanying strength, courage, and capacity to overcome the greatest difficulties, will come as you center your life in Jesus Christ. Obedience to His teachings provides a secure ascent in the journey of life. That takes effort. While there is no guarantee of overnight results, there is the assurance that, in the Lord’s time, solutions will come, peace will prevail, and happiness will be yours.” (Elder Richard G. Scott, The Atonement Can Secure Your Peace and Happiness, October 2006 General Conference)

“Whenever an undertaking is begun, both the energy and the will to endure are essential. The winner of a five-kilometer race is declared at the end of five kilometers, not at one or two. If you board a bus to Boston, you don’t get off at Burlington. If you want to gain an education, you don’t drop out along the way—just as you don’t pay to dine at an elegant restaurant only to walk away after sampling the salad.

“Whatever your work may be, endure at the beginning, endure through opposing forces along the way, and endure to the end. Any job must be completed before you can enjoy the result for which you are working.” (Elder Russell M. Nelson, Don’t Go Overboard!, April 1997 general conference)

Elders Quorum 

The discussion this week is on Defending Our Divinely Inspired Constitution By President Dallin H. Oaks

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2021/04/51oaks?lang=eng

Dnc 101:77

77 According to the laws and constitution of the people, which I have suffered to be established, and should be maintained for the rights and protection of all flesh, according to just and holy principles;  

First is the principle that the source of government power is the people. In a time when sovereign power was universally assumed to come from the divine right of kings or from military power, attributing sovereign power to the people was revolutionary. Philosophers had advocated this, but the United States Constitution was the first to apply it. Sovereign power in the people does not mean that mobs or other groups of people can intervene to intimidate or force government action. The Constitution established a constitutional democratic republic, where the people exercise their power through their elected representatives.

Someone recommended the book The Great Prologue by Mark E Peterson.

Church Services This Week at Oak Ridge Ward Layton North Stake Layton Utah 9 May 2021

Sacrament Service 

First Speaker

Comparison of yourself to others is only useful so far as it makes us stronger, otherwise 

comparison is the thief of joy.  

For example, if I am listening to a eulogy of someone’s father.  If I compare their life to my life, I could get depressed that I wasn’t that kind of father or that I did not have the kind of father they were.

That kind of comparison is unhealthy.

On the other hand, if I determine that I want to incorporate some of those traits into my life and make positive changes, then that comparison was healthy.

We can feel a moment of guilt or sadness to instigate change in us, but we shouldn't stay in that moment long term. 

When you marinate meat, you leave it in there long enough for it to change.  You don't leave it in there until it rots.  Shortly, you take the meat out of the marinade and cook it and enjoy the change.

Feel then Act then Change then have Joy then Repeat.

Next Speaker

John 19:25-27

25 Now there stood by the cross of Jesus his mother, and his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Cleophas, and Mary Magdalene.

26 When Jesus therefore saw his mother, and the disciple standing by, whom he loved, he saith unto his mother, Woman, behold thy son!

27 Then saith he to the disciple, Behold thy mother! And from that hour that disciple took her unto his own home.

Proverbs 31:10-31

• Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies…

• A virtuous woman is a symbol of Christ.

• Noone is the virtuous woman every minute of every day.  One should strive to return to this standard when one varies from that standard.

“Brethren, your first and foremost duty as a bearer of the priesthood is to love and care for your wife. Become one with her. Be her partner. Make it easy for her to want to be yours. No other interest in life should take priority over building an eternal relationship with her. Nothing on TV, a mobile device, or a computer is more important than her well-being.”

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“Pray to have your heart attuned to your wife’s heart. Seek to bring her joy. Seek her counsel, and listen. Her input will improve your output.” (President Russell M. Nelson, We Can Do Better and Be Better, April 2019 General Conference)

“Let me be very clear about this: if the world loses the moral rectitude of its women, the world will never recover.”

Sunday School 

Dnc 46-48

Having the spirit in a class or meeting is stronger when we come prepared. 

Increasing our faith takes work. 

"Your mountains may be loneliness, doubt, illness, or other personal problems. Your mountains will vary, and yet the answer to each of your challenges is to increase your faith. That takes work. Lazy learners and lax disciples will always struggle to muster even a particle of faith." (President Russell M. Nelson, Christ Is Risen; Faith in Him Will Move Mountains, April 2021 General Conference)

People should feel that they are invited to be in your group or at church without specifically being invited. 

We should be able to talk to a smoker, even if we don't smoke. We should be able to talk to a person that comes to church in jeans, even though we are in a suit. We don't have to change our standard of behavior or dress to love someone that has a different standard. 

Jacob 5:47

47 But what could I have done more in my vineyard? Have I slackened mine hand, that I have not nourished it? Nay, I have nourished it, and I have digged about it, and I have pruned it, and I have dunged it; and I have stretched forth mine hand almost all the day long, and the end draweth nigh. And it grieveth me that I should hew down all the trees of my vineyard, and cast them into the fire that they should be burned. Who is it that has corrupted my vineyard?

Christ served the poor and needy.  Are we not all poor and needy.

Church Services This Week at Oak Ridge Ward Layton North Stake Layton Utah 2 May 2021

 Sacrament Service

Try to see above the rubble in your life.

After trials joy will always follow if we don’t get in the way.

If things go back to normal too quickly after a trial, then we can miss opportunities.

Sunday School

2 Nephi 9:14

14 Wherefore, we shall have a perfect knowledge of all our guilt, and our uncleanness, and our nakedness; and the righteous shall have a perfect knowledge of their enjoyment, and their righteousness, being clothed with purity, yea, even with the robe of righteousness.

We will end up where we are comfortable and we choose everyday what we are comfortable with. 

Moroni 7:28

28 For he hath answered the ends of the law, and he claimeth all those who have faith in him; and they who have faith in him will cleave unto every good thing; wherefore he advocateth the cause of the children of men; and he dwelleth eternally in the heavens.

"Nothing man could do for himself could bring him past that judgment bar successfully without such an Advocate. That is why eternal life is always a gift, and those who receive it do so by “inheritance.” It is interesting to note that the word inherit and its cognate words are used seventy-eight times in the Doctrine and Covenants, while the word earned and its related words are not used once." (Gerald N. Lund, “Salvation: By Grace or by Works”, Ensign April 1981)

“Significantly, the Savior pleads our cause before the Father and asks that those who believe on Him be spared the eternal demands of justice, not based on our innocence but on His atoning sacrifice. His case for our redemption from the penalty of sin is “the sufferings and death of him who did no sin” (D&C 45:4).” (Doctrine and Covenants Student Manual, Chapter 17)