Bishop’s Discussion with YSA – June 2010

‘Living The Unexpected Life’

In our recent discussion, we talked about deepening our faith in Jesus Christ, especially when things don’t go to plan! We discussed three important truths that we hope to apply in our lives:

- “Even in difficulties, God is protecting us from disaster. He is only allowing enough trials... to remind us of our desperate need for Him.” Brother H. Wallace Goddard.

- “The gospel of Jesus Christ is not insurance against pain. It is resource in event of pain.” Dr. Carlfred Broderick

- “This is my new life. It is good, it is oh so good.” Sister Stephanie Nielson

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Bishop’s Youth Discussion – May 2010

“A True Friend… Forever” (2 Nephi 5:6)

In our BYD this month, we talked about the responsibilities and blessings that come from our friendships. We each committed to do the following this month:

1. Choose our friends carefully, understanding that “they will greatly influence how [we] think and act, and even help determine the person [we] will become” (For the Strength of Youth, pg 12).

2. Be a good friend by “show[ing] interest in others and let[ting] them know [we] care about them” (For the Strength of Youth, pg 12).

3. Each young man, young woman and leader to reach out to one person this month – and invite them to mutual or church meetings.
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New Church Websites

A new Church Web site sponsored by LDS Family Services, http://combatingpornography.org , offers useful tools for individuals striving to overcome pornography addiction and provides support information for parents, spouses, and Church leaders.




New Employment Web Site Launched: The site https://www.ldsjobs.org will help Church members find employment. The site includes information and resources for finding jobs, gaining more education, or starting a small business.


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June 2010 Newsletters

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Bishopric Message June 2010

Tithing Settlement: Opening the Windows of Heaven

Brothers and Sisters,

In our sacrament and Combined Priesthood / Relief Society meetings last week, we spoke of ways to become stronger as individuals and families. One sure way to gain strength as individuals and families is through obedience to the law of tithing. President Joseph F. Smith (1838–1918) taught:

“By this principle [i.e. tithing] it shall be known who is for the kingdom of God and who is against it. … By it it shall be known whether we are faithful or unfaithful” (Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph F. Smith [1998], 276).

This month we have an opportunity to attend tithing settlement with Bishop Shine. Some may wonder, “Why is it so important to attend tithing settlement?”

1. It is an opportunity to declare our tithing status: In July, Bishop Shine will indicate on the records of the Church the tithing status of each member in the ward. It is our privilege to declare to him our own tithing status.

2. It is a time to show our obedience: Tithing settlement allows us to demonstrate our obedience to the Lord. In addition, parents can use tithing settlement as a teaching tool. Family home evening is an opportunity to talk about how the Church uses tithing and to help children prepare their own records for this meeting with the bishop. Children who hear their parents declare that they pay a full tithe gain the knowledge that paying tithing is important.

3. It is a time to audit our personal records and the Church records.

4. It is a time for commitment – and re-commitment: Some may speculate if it’s worthwhile to attend tithing settlement if they have not paid a full-tithe. This interview can be the beginning of repentance and a time to commit to do better.

5. It is a time to CLAIM the promised blessings of paying a full tithe: After commanding His people to pay tithes, the Lord promised to “open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it” (Mal. 3:10). These blessings are not just financial – they can be spiritual, emotional, physical and temporal. Tithing settlement is a way to open the windows of Heaven in behalf of ourselves and our families.

Brothers and Sisters, sign up sheets for tithing settlement are on the ward noticeboard. If you cannot make these times, please see Brother Peter McGregor and we will do our best to accommodate you. We testify that tithing is a true law and that blessings follow as we keep this law.

Love and Best Wishes,

Daniel Shine........Bob Howden............Rei Singsam
Bishop................1st Counsellor.........2nd Counsellor