Archive for May, 2005

Stake Priesthood Meeting

Sunday, May 15th, 2005

President Thomas
Smallpox – eliminated thru vaccinations. We have immune system to fight deadly diseases, it must be strenghtened.
We ignore the danger sometimes – as we did with terorrism.
How do we prepare?
Pray at least 2x daily – don’t leave home without it.
Read scriptures daily.
Attend church weekly.
Fulfill callings willingly.
Fast and pay offerings.
Avoid inappropriate movies.
Be careful on the internet.
Make and be with good friends.
Attend the temple.
Visit the bishop as needed.
Share the gospel.
Keep the faith and have optimism!

Brother Tingy
Seeing the bishop isn’t hard, and often it is for good things.
The power of discernment – ability to see someone as the Lord sees them.

Travis Hitz
Leaders in priesthood quorums – they are there to care.

President McClure
We are the Ft Collins CO Stake of Zion – think of what that means.
“Progress is not created by contented people.”
Can we afford “the luxury of staying the same?”
Dream of a dragon loose in our community – it sought out and touched every young man. Many died by that touch, very few were unharmed. Parents tried to hide their young men to no avail – they must be prepared to survive.
Personal riligiosity – personal prayer, study and _devotion_.
Family prayer, study and devotion are the key. Children will come to value what they see we value.
The dragons purpose is to destroy, and he will touch every one eventually.
We stay up too late and sleep til the last minute – we must make room in our schedules for daily prayer morning and night.