November 2009 Newsletters

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Bishop’s Youth Discussion – October 2009

In our October Bishop’s Youth Discussion, we expanded on our earlier discussion on influence and talked about how the Holy Ghost can be our ultimate influence as we live worthily and learn to recognise His promptings. We were challenged to do the following during November:

1. Find out - and remember who we are!

2. Get rid of the noise in our lives!

3. Listen for the still, small voice!

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Stake Song Festival

On Saturday 17 October, the Isle of Capri ward participated in the Stake Song Festival. Our entry began with a duet from Brother Peter Elliott and Brother Randy Peterson. This was followed by our ward choir presenting 'Because I Have Been Given Much' and 'Oh Happy Day!' A great time was had by everyone (except for Bishop Shine who was dragged up on stage, unaware, to perform with the choir!!) Thanks to all who helped in the organisation of our ward entry and to all who supported our ward on the night!

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Bishop’s Youth Discussion – September 2009

In our September Bishop's Youth Discussion, we discussed the power of personal influence and each committed to NOT LEAP WITH THE SHEEP! We were challenged to do the following during October:

1. Review our influence list - ask: "Do we want to be influenced be these people / things?"

2. Be the type of friend we would like to have.

3. Pray to find out we are children of God.

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Sharing the Gospel Using the Internet

This is a summary of the "Sharing the Gospel Using the Internet" presentation made on the last Sunday of September by Brother Ormond, IoC Ward Mission Leader.

1) 'Sharing the Gospel Using the Internet' Handout – Please see Ward Mission Leader.

2) Links to talk on YouTube by Elder Ballard – “Sharing the Gospel Using the Internet”

a. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ePUhiMdAN3w&feature=related

b. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PEsjYm6Av4w&feature=related

3) Link to text of talk by Elder Ballard – “Sharing the Gospel Using the Internet”.

a. http://www.lds.org/ldsorg/v/index.jsp?hideNav=1&locale=0&sourceId=72443645a2cba110VgnVCM100000176f620a____&vgnextoid=2354fccf2b7db010VgnVCM1000004d82620aRCRD

October 2009 Newsletters

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Bishopric Message October 2009

First to Follow the Prophet!

Brothers and Sisters,

Next Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 October, we will have the opportunity to attend and participate in General Conference. General conference is one of the main ways we are able to receive guidance and counsel from our Church leaders.

Times and details for these broadcasts are contained in this Newsletter. Please note (and inform all under your stewardship) that no Sunday meetings will be held at the Isle of Capri Chapel next Sunday.

In preparing for General Conference, I’m reminded of some remarks given by one of my mission presidents, R. John Walker. He shared the account of Moses leading the children of Israel out of Egypt (see Exodus 13-14).

As we may recall, the children of Israel were commanded to leave Egypt. But by the time they had reached the Red Sea, Pharaoh had changed his mind and he pursued them with a host of chariots. With the impassable Red Sea in front and the thundering army coming from behind, the Israelites were paralyzed by fear. Eventually, they remembered their faith and…

“The Lord … made the sea dry land… And the children of Israel went into the midst of the sea upon the dry ground: and the waters were a wall unto them on their right hand, and on their left” (Exodus 14:21-22).

As the Egyptians pursued them, “the waters returned, and covered the chariots, and the horsemen, and [of] all the host of Pharaoh … there remained not … one of them… Thus the Lord saved Israel…” (Exodus 14:28, 30).

In recounting this miraculous event, President Walker observed: “I hope that I would have been the first to follow Moses – the first to jump into the water and trust him as the Lord’s ordained servant” (personal notes, Greenwich Stake Conference, 19 August 2001).

As we prepare to attend and participate in General Conference, we pray that we will each have that same determination – to be the first to follow the counsel of our prophets, seers and revelators. As Elder Neil L. Anderson has taught:

“We are not forced to obey; there is no compulsion. But if we will be attentive to their words, if we will be responsive and willing to change our behavior as the Holy Ghost confirms their counsel, we will not be moved out of our place.” (CES Fireside for Young Adults, 4 March 2007).

Brothers and Sisters, we love you. We are grateful for all you do and all you are. We pray that each of us will have our faith refreshed as we attend these meetings. We testify that as we do this, we will be happy and enjoy peace of mind and Spirit.

Love and best wishes,

Daniel Shine........ Bob Howden........ Rei Singsam

Bishop................1st Counsellor......2nd Counsellor