"Beware of Pride"
Ezra Taft Benson - Chapter 18
Doctrine:
“Pride does not look up to God and care about what is right. It looks sideways to man and argues who is right. …
“Pride is characterized by ‘What do I want out of life?’ rather than by ‘What would God have me do with my life?’ It is self-will as opposed to God’s will. It is the fear of man over the fear of God.
“Humility responds to God’s will—to the fear of His judgments and to the needs of those around us. To the proud, the applause of the world rings in their ears; to the humble, the applause of heaven warms their hearts.”
We can choose to humble ourselves by conquering enmity toward our brothers and sisters, esteeming them as ourselves, and lifting them as high or higher than we are. (See D&C 38:24; 81:5; 84:106.)
We can choose to humble ourselves by receiving counsel and chastisement. (See Jacob 4:10; Hel. 15:3; D&C 63:55; 101:4–5; 108:1; 124:61, 84; 136:31; Prov. 9:8.)
We can choose to humble ourselves by forgiving those who have offended us. (See 3 Ne. 13:11, 14; D&C 64:10.)
We can choose to humble ourselves by rendering selfless service. (See Mosiah 2:16–17.)
We can choose to humble ourselves by getting to the temple more frequently.
We can choose to humble ourselves by confessing and forsaking our sins and being born of God. (See D&C 58:43; Mosiah 27:25–26; Alma 5:7–14, 49.)
We can choose to humble ourselves by loving God, submitting our will to His, and putting Him first in our lives. (See 3 Ne. 11:11; 13:33; Moro. 10:32.)
Let us choose to be humble. We can do it. I know we can.
Promised Blessings:
My dear brethren and sisters, we must prepare to redeem Zion. It was essentially the sin of pride that kept us from establishing Zion in the days of the Prophet Joseph Smith. It was the same sin of pride that brought consecration to an end among the Nephites. (See 4 Nephi 1:24–25.)
Pride is the great stumbling block to Zion. I repeat: Pride is the great stumbling block to Zion.
We must cleanse the inner vessel by conquering pride. (See Alma 6:2–4; Matthew 23:25–26.)
We must yield “to the enticings of the Holy Spirit,” put off the prideful “natural man,” become “a saint through the atonement of Christ the Lord,” and become “as a child, submissive, meek, humble.” (Mosiah 3:19; see also Alma 13:28.)
That we may do so and go on to fulfill our divine destiny is my fervent prayer.
Read, study, or listen to the entire lesson here:
To listen to or read President Benson conference talk, "Beware of Pride"
given in April 1989 click here:
FAMILY
The Influence of Parents
“Parents who honor temple covenants are in a position to exert great spiritual influence over time on their children. Faithful members of the Church can find comfort in knowing that they can lay claim to the promises of divine guidance and power, through the inspiration of the Holy Ghost and the privileges of the priesthood, in their efforts to help family members receive the blessings of salvation and exaltation.
“… Such an influence cannot override the moral agency of a child but nonetheless can invite and beckon. Ultimately, a child must exercise his or her moral agency and respond in faith, repent with full purpose of heart, and act in accordance with the teachings of Christ.”
-Elder David A. Bednar of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, “Faithful Parents and Wayward Children: Sustaining Hope While Overcoming Misunderstanding,” Liahona, Mar. 2014, 19.
Another great story from this months Ensign was, "Prayer, A Mother's Gift."
Read how a mothers faith and prayer for her wayward son brought her son back into activity and even to serve a full time mission.
RELIEF
Have you done your visiting teaching this month?
What a privledge we have to watch over and care for each other.
SWEEPING THE EARTH AS IF A FLOOD
Make sure you invite your friends to watch General Conference with you! You can share the invitation on all your social media sites or make the invitation more personal.
HOW ARE YOU PREPARING FOR CONFERENCE?
Making general conference meaningful and “a delight” takes some effort. Members around the world share what they do to prepare.
Read them here:
Relief Society Announcements:
Lesson Schedule
September 27th - Teaching for Our Time
October 3rd and 4th - General Conference
Save the date:
Relief Society Activity - November 5th. More information to come.
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PRIMARY PROGRAM
Dear
Parents:
It
is time to prepare for the Sacrament Meeting Presentation (primary program). I
have given each child a speaking part and ask that you work with them to
memorize their part. Some of the children have parts written out for them.
Others need to complete the sentence. Some are given questions and some need to
retell a scripture story or personal experience. I've asked that all parts stay
within the time limit of 45 seconds. When the children retell scripture stories
you may prompt them with questions but I would like the children to use their
own words to retell the story. Please return completed, the unfinished parts,
to me so that I can include them in the final draft. If you have any questions
you may contact me at 541-5106 or email nmvrt22@hotmail.com.
Thank you so much for all you do to support the Primary!
Sincerely,
Sister Heiner
This is My Beloved Son
Sunbeams:
1)Daniel
Oliphant
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"We
believe in God, the Eternal Father, and in His Son, Jesus Christ, and in the
Holy Ghost." Article of Faith 1
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2) Memphis McNair
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God is the Father of my spirit.
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3)
Hannah Hartline
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Jesus
Christ is the Son of God. I know Jesus loves me
because_____________________________________________________________.
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4)
Luke Clark
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I
feel my Savior's love when____________________________________.
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5)
Annley Draney
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I can show my love for Jesus
by________________________________.
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I Know
That My Savior Loves Me
CTR 6:
6)Emalyn
Draney
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"For
God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever
believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." John
3:16
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7)
Tristan Moss
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In your own words please tell
about the Last Supper
Luke
22:13-14, 19-20 (please keep within 45 seconds)
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8)
Carson Munns
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In your own words please tell about Christ in
Gethsemane
Luke 22:39-44 (please keep within 45 seconds)
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9)
Jonah Wolford
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In your own words please tell about the
Crucifixion
Luke 23:33-38, 46 (please keep within 45 seconds)
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10)
Nathan Ricks
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In
your own words please tell about the Resurrection
John
20:11-18 (please keep within 45 seconds)
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11)
Caimbree Judd
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"We
believe that through the Atonement of Christ, all mankind may be saved, by
obedience to the laws and ordinances of the Gospel." Article of Faith 3
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12)Sarah
Robison
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I
am grateful for the Savior because__________________________.
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13)
Willem Wasden
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I
am grateful for the Savior because__________________________.
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14)Charles
Tietjen
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The
Savior will help me to______________________________________.
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15)
River McNair
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I
can follow the Saviors example
by___________________________________________________________________.
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He
Sent His Son
CTR
4&5
16)
Maren Ball
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"He
spake by the mouth of his holy prophets, which have been since the world
began." Luke 1:70
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17)
Tayson Judd
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God
called Moses to lead the Israelites out of Egypt. He led them to safety.
Through the power of God, he parted the Red Sea and they crossed on dry
ground.
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18)
Abigail Moss
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Lehi was called by God while in Jerusalem. He was
told to flee with his family to a promised land. Through his faithfulness we
have another testament of Jesus Christ, the Book of Mormon.
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19)
Brighton Hansen
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Joseph Smith was called by God as a boy. Because
of Josephs humble prayer we have the fulness of the Gospel.
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20)
Taylor Ricks
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President
Monson is our prophet today. I can follow him by___________________________________________________________________.
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Follow
the Prophet
Valiant
8
21)
Lakoda Ricks
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Jesus
Christ restored the fulness of the Gospel through Joseph Smith.
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22)
Adam Peterson
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Joseph
read in the Bible, "If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God."
He went to the woods to pray. Joseph saw a pillar of light over his head. He
saw two beings. Heavenly Father pointed to Jesus Christ and said, "This
is My Beloved Son."
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23)
Drew Wolford
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Joseph
Smith translated the Book of Mormon by the power of God.
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24)
Dylan Nef
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The
keys of the Priesthood were restored through Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery
by John the Baptist, Peter, James, and John.
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25)
Peyton Sharp
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Please
bear your testimony of the prophet Joseph Smith.
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The Church of Jesus Christ
CTR 7A
26)
Kate Heiner
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"We
believe that the first principles and ordinances of the Gospel are: first,
Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ; second, Repentance; third, Baptism by
immersion for the remission of sins; fourth, Laying on of hands for the gift
of the Holy Ghost." Article of Faith 4
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27)
Alyssa Clark
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What
does it mean to have faith in Jesus Christ? (please answer and return to
Sister Heiner)
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28)Michelle
Ricks
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How
does faith in Jesus Christ help you obey? (please answer and return to Sister
Heiner)
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29)
Joshua Haslem
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Repentance
includes feeling sorry, asking for forgiveness, righting the wrong, and not
repeating the wrong.
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30)
Elli Hansen
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Because
of the Atonement of Jesus Christ I have the opportunity to repent when I do
something wrong.
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31)
Joshua Winger
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Please
tell us about your baptism and how you felt. (answer and return to Sister
Heiner, please keep within 45 seconds)
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32)
Hazen Torgerson
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Please
tell us how you felt when you received the gift of the Holy Ghost. (answer
and return to Sister Heiner, please keep within 45 seconds)
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I Have Faith
CTR 7B
33)
Nolan Gee
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"By the power of the Holy Ghost ye may know
the truth of all things" Moroni 10:5
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34)
Nickolas Roberts
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Three separate beings makeup the Godhead. The
Father and Son have bodies of flesh and bones. The Holy Ghost does not have a
body but is a personage of spirit.
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35)
Kamryn Stromberg
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The Holy Ghost can comfort and teach us, change
our hearts, fill us with hope and love, protect us from harm, and testify of
Christ.
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36)
Robin Ball
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The
Holy Ghost speaks to us in a still, small voice. By listening for the quiet
voice I am able to hear and obey.
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37)
Reagan Widerburg
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As
I make important decisions in my life, the Holy Ghost can guide me.
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38)
Damian Maurer
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I
can invite the Holy Ghost into my life by___________________.
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The
Holy Ghost
CTR
4&5
39)
Chloe Tietjen
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Jesus
said, "Come, follow me."
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40)
Kruze Torgerson
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When
I am baptized I will be following Jesus Christs' example.
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41)
Jayce Merrill-Mortensen
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I can follow Jesus Christs' example
by________________________.
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42)
Kelsey Munns
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The mission of the church is to invite all to come
unto Christ. In Moroni 10:32 it says, "Yea, come unto Christ, and be
perfected in him."
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43)
Abram Gee
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When
we repent we come unto Christ. In the Book of Mormon there is a story about
Alma the Younger. He was very wicked and was trying to destroy the church.
One day an angel came and told him to stop trying to destroy the church. Alma
repented and became an amazing leader of the church. We all do things that
are wrong. The great news is, we can repent! And we can be amazing just like
Alma after he repented! I am so thankful Jesus made it possible for us to
repent so we can be happy and feel good inside.
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44)
Macy Ricks
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When
I share the gospel, give service, and keep the commandments, I am helping
others to come unto Christ.
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45)Johsua
Taylor
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Doctrine
and Covenants section 133 verse 37 says, "And this gospel shall be
preached unto every nation, and kindred, and tongue, and people."
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Come
Follow Me
Valiant
9
46)
Desiree Maurer
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Jesus
Christ is the Son of God and He is a God of miracles. Miracles show that
Christ has power over the earth.
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47)
Reed Hansen
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In
your own words share the story when Jesus filled the nets with fish (Luke
5:1-11, please keep within 45 seconds)
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48)
Isabelle Gee
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In your own words share the story of Jesus calming
the storm (Mark 4:36-39, please keep within 45 seconds)
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49)
Sharly Widerburg
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"For
behold, I am God; and I am a God of miracles...and I work not among the
children of men save it be according to their faith." 2 Nephi 27:32
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50)
Jack Heiner
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Two
blind men cried unto Jesus. They wanted to be healed. Then Jesus said,
"Do you believe?" The two blind men said, "Yes!" So Jesus
healed them. After that Jesus said, "Don't tell anyone." But they
did!
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51)
Lora Zollinger
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In
your own words share the story of the raising of Jairus's daughter (Mark
5:21-24, 35-43, please keep within 45 seconds)
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52)Brigham
Ricks
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"And
neither at any time hath any wrought miracles until after their faith;
wherefore they first believed in the Son of God." Ether 12:18
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53)
Graycee Roberts
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Please
share how miracles have blessed Graycees life when you've had faith in Jesus
Christ. (please keep within 45 seconds)
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54)
Emerson Stromberg
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Please
share your testimony of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ (reference John
20:1-18 please keep within 45 seconds)
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Tell
Me the Stories of Jesus
Valiant
10
55)
David Green
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"If
ye love me, keep my commandments." John 14:15
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56)Telia
Zollinger
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When
I keep the Sabbath Day Holy, not only do I receive blessings but I show Jesus
Christ that I love Him.
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57)
Tel Bair
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By living the Gospel Standards, I am an example to
others and I show my love for Jesus Christ.
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58)Marley
McNair
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Please read My Gospel Standards (found on the back
of the Faith in God book) and choose a Standard you feel is important to
follow. This will be your primary program part.
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59)
Rachel Oliphant
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Please read My Gospel Standards (found on the back
of the Faith in God book) and choose a Standard you feel is important to
follow. This will be your primary program part.
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60)
Eva Ball
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Please share what it means to you to "love
one another"
(reference John 13:34-35, please keep within 45
seconds)
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61)
Elexa Wasden
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When
I show gratitude for Jesus Christ, I am showing my love for Him. I am
grateful for the Savior because
______________________________________________________________________.
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62)
Claire Heiner
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When
I was born my parents and other members of my family were excited. I was a
blessing to their lives. When Jesus Christ was born, those living on earth
and in Heaven were excited. Since the beginning, prophets have testified that
a Savior would be born. Because of the Savior I can live with my Heavenly
Father again!
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63)
Stephen Haslem
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The life of Jesus Christ is a gift to the world. I
give gifts to the Savior when I ____________________________________________.
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64)
Kyler Judd
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Jesus
Christ will return to the earth someday. I can prepare for His second coming
by ____________________________.
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65)
Jade Ricks
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Some
ways that I can prepare for the return of the Savior are,
________________________________________________________.
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66)
Hadlie Nef
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Because Jesus Christ overcame death through His
Resurrection, I will be resurrected too.
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67)
Noah Wolford
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In
Doctrine and Covenants section 76 verse 22 the Prophet Joseph Smith and his
counselor, Sidney Rigdon bear testimony of Jesus Christ. "And now, after
the many testimonies which have been given of him, this is the testimony,
last of all, which we give of him: That he lives!"
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I Know
That My Redeemer Lives
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