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Bishop’s Message
Brothers and Sisters of the 8th ward, at the end of May we had a combined lesson. I wanted to be sure that everyone had the opportunity to benefit from that discussion.
Life is a journey and each of us has had different experiences and has tried different ways of engaging with that journey. What I am sharing today is one approach on how to engage in spiritual learning. I hope this empowers you in your personal life to find value in studying the gospel and incorporating learning into your regular life.
This is the learning I have identified:
Vision
Luke 2:52
Moses 1:39
Abraham 3:22-25
Effort
Moroni 7:34-35
D&C 39:4-6
Alma 7:11-13
2 Nephi 31:15, 20
2 Nephi 32:8-9
Mosiah 29:20
Truth
D&C 88:118
D&C 93:24
D&C 130:18-21
Believe
Alma 32:21, 26-28
Ether 12:4-6, 27
John 16:33
D&C 101:16
D&C 103:36
Not everyone starts in the same place, but generally, each of these areas are part of the universal journey while on this earth. As you read through the scriptures on this chart consider how they shape each stage of the cycle. Here are some ideas that came out of our lesson:
Vision: This is God’s vision for you and what you can become. Knowing this helps you have direction and purpose in your personal progression
Effort: The Gospel (aka The Doctrine of Christ) is a mechanism for learning and growth.
Examples are:
Faith → Desire + Action
Repentance → Adapt and Change
Ordinances and Covenants → Commitment
Blessings and Gifts → Learning and Growth
Endurance to the End → Refinement
Truth: Truth is the same yesterday, today, and forever. Identifying and following truth can help orient you towards light that will bring you closer to God and safely navigate the various complexities of the world.
Believe: The Gospel is not limited to a set of do’s and don’ts. The Savior taught us there was a better way, so we must believe and find within ourselves what matters to us and grow to accept God’s plan and will for us.
I know this message is a very different format than an in-person discussion. I’m happy to discuss any questions or thoughts with anyone if that is helpful for you. I know that learning is a vital part of our earthly journey. Please see God’s vision for you and understand that truth doesn’t change. In a world of ever-changing priorities, knowing where to go, how to identify and accept the truth and light into your life can be key tools to help you stay ahead of the curve when it matters most. I pray this is a blessing in your life. – Bishop Paul Raffensparger
2023 Sunday Meetings
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Sharon Park Stake Center: 75 E 700 N, Orem, UT 84057
12:00 – 1:00 PM
- Sacrament Meeting
1:10 – 2:00 PM
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Weeks 1 & 3 Sunday School, Primary
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Weeks 2 & 4 Relief Society, Elders Quorum, Young Women Classes, Aaronic Priesthood Quorums, Primary
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Week 5 Bishopric Directed Instruction
Check out this Come Follow Me Line-Upon-Line video! They are made for children but adults find them extremely helpful as well! Something interesting from this one is, Near the end right when Christ says “It is finished,” the narrator explains how the Jewish Fathers would shake & tear their cloak when a child died. So, when Christ died, symbolically the earth shook & the veil was rent.
Ward Announcements
Youth Activities
Young women and young mens’ activities are held every Wednesday at 7 PM at the church unless otherwise stated on their separate pages.
Ward Halloween Party
October 26th @ 6 PM
Relief Society Activity
Pumpkin Paiting
Thursday, October 19th at 7 PM
Elder’s Quorum Activity
Info coming soon
Stake Announcements
Food Bank
The Food Bank is every Monday at 7 AM.
Dedication and Open House of Orem Utah Temple
The Orem Utah Temple will be dedicated on Sunday, January 21, 2024, in two sessions (12:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. MST). A public open house will begin on Friday, October 27, and continue through Saturday, December 16, 2023, excluding Sundays and Thanksgiving Day. A media day will be held on Monday, October 23, 2023, after which invited guests will tour the temple from Tuesday, October 24, through Thursday, October 26.
The dedicatory sessions will be broadcast to all units in the Orem Utah Temple district. Additional details regarding the temple dedication will be announced at a future date.
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