T h e C h u r ch o f J e s u s C h r i s t o f L a t t e r D a y S a i n t s
Co lorado Sp ring s 16 th Ward
16th Ward Elder Quorum
Newsletter
President 1st Counselor 2nd Counselor Secretary
Josh Choate Scott Berger
Shawn Faleao James Smith
October 2013
Upcoming Events
OCT05 (S) 10am General Conference
02pm General Conference
06pm Priesthood Conference
OCT06 (X)10am General Conference
02pm General Conference
Sunday Lessons
October 06
General Conference
October 13
Lorenzo Snow: Chapter 19
Missionary Work: “To Reach
Every Human Heart”
October 20
Lorenzo Snow: Chapter 20
The Kingdom of God Moves
Forward
October 27
Teaching For Our Time
You Are Never Alone
A long time ago, about this
time of the year, a farmer,
and his son, loaded their
crops into a wagon, with the
intent of selling them in a
nearby town in order to raise
enough money, to purchase
supplies needed to survive
the coming winter.
Along their narrow path,
which led through the woods,
they came across a tree which
had fallen over the path.
This was a large tree.
The father turned to his
son and instructed, “Son, I
need you to move this tree, so
that we can get to town. You
know how important this trip
is.” So, the son looked at this
large tree. He pushed with
all of his might, but the tree
would not budge. The boy
looked at his father and said,
“Dad I can’t move this tree.
It’s too big.”
The dad sighed and replied, “Son, feel free to use
whatever resource possible,
but I need you to move this
tree.” The boy pushed again,
and the tree didn’t move.
The boy tried pushing with
his back. Nothing. The boy
even tried using a large
branch like a lever to prop
the tree. Nothing. Having
exhausted all of his resources, he looked at his dad
and asked, “Dad? Will you
help me move this tree?”
In life, we encounter
struggles that just seem impassable. Just remember
that the Lord would never
allow us to approach a turmoil that we could not overcome. With the Gospel of
Jesus Christ comes a vast
array of resources at our
disposal; we have church
leaders and neighbors who
are willing to help at the
drop of a hat. Christ Himself
has given His own solemn
vow, “I the Lord and bound
when you do what I say…”
(D&C 82:10). Christ stands
at the door with arms wide
open, waiting to help us.
And sometimes he works his
miracles through his servants.
“Therefore, be ye as wise
as serpents, and I will order
ALL things, for your good, as
fast as ye are able to receive
them.” (D&C 111:11)
It is my sincerest hope
and prayer that you will continue to follow that light that
has brought to you the water
of baptism, and become one
with Christ. He will bless
you beyond measure.
-James Smith
Home Teaching
“Home teaching is not just
another program. It is the
priesthood way of watching
over the Saints and accomplishing the mission of the
Church. Home teaching is not
just an assignment. It is a
sacred calling,” said President Ezra Taft Benson. As
members of the Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter Day
Saints, we don’t just “join a
religion.” We are children of
our Heavenly Father, who
loves us, and we love Him.
Joining the Church means
that we will stand as witnesses of Christ at all times,
in all things, and in all
places, by making and keeping sacred covenants. We
have faith, have hope, live
like his Son, and help others
on their way. Home Teaching is the opportunity to help
others on their way. If you
haven’t met your Home
Teacher yet, call the Bishop
or the Elders Quorum Presidency to assign you some. We
all need a little help. You
have it. That’s what it’s for.
-President Choate