"There will be occasions in each of our lives when we will be called upon to explain or to defend our beliefs. When the time for performance arrives, the time for preparation is past."
-Thomas S. Monson

A couple of times a friend or a classmate has asked me the church and my belief. I always answered the question but I never felt 100% about it. After reading the scriptures to get breakfast, I found that I felt more confident in the gospel.

November Devotionals and Friday Food Assignments

Nov. 7 - Carston/Devotional, Trason/Friday Food
Nov. 14 - Jared/Devotional, Meredith Friday Food
Nov. 21 - Meredith/Devotional, Jared/Friday Food

November Scripture Reading

Nov. 3 - Luke 11-13, Luke 14, Luke 16-17
Nov. 10 - Matthew 19–20; Mark 10; John 9–10
Nov. 17 - John 11:1–12:12;Luke 19:1–27; Matthew 21:1–16; Mark 11:1–11, 15–19; Luke 19:28–48; John 12:13–50
Nov. 24 - Matthew 21:17–22:46; Mark 11:12–14, 20–33; 12:1–31, 35–37;Luke 20:1–44

Thanksgiving Holiday - No Seminary Wed., Thurs., Fri. 26,27,28

October Devotionals & Friday Food

October 17 - Zenon/Devotional; Carston/Food
October 24 - Zia/Devotional; Sis. Work/Food
October 31 - Christina/Devotional; Dotson's/Food

faith

Having faith in the church has lead me to have a testimony, which gives me comfort. In the world that we live in it is essential to me to have faith because I feel that with out it I would have no real purpose to carry on everyday. I see so many friends at school that don't have a purpose and I just want them to know the truth so that they may have that comfort as well.

Patriarchal Blessing

Last Sunday, I got my Patriarchal Blessing. I'm not sure what to write down on here, but I do know that while it is being given, it is the coolest experience ever. I don't know how else to describe it other than "AWESOME." Each and every one of us has such an awesome blessing in store. If you want to know what yours is, get your patriarchal blessing. :)

Scripture Mastery Rhymes

Some of the youth expressed an interest in knowing these rhyming clues to help them remember their scripture mastery references. These are the ones I found. If you are a parent and receiving these updates, it's because your youth did not give me a personal email address, so please print these off and share them with them. Thanks!!

NEW TESTAMENT
Matthew 5 Lights Alive
Matthew 6 Masters Don't Mix
Matthew 16 Keys Revealing
Matthew 25 For The Least Strive
Luke 24 Resurrected Lord

John 3 Born of Me
John 7 Know From Heaven
John 10 Sheep In American Pen
John 14 Love Is Seen
John 17 Life Is Knowing

Acts 7 Stephen Sees Heaven
Romans 1 Ashamed By None
1Corinthians 10 Escape Temptation Again
1 Corinthians 15 Adam Rising
1 Corinthians 15 Dead Baptizing

1 Corinthians 15 Celestializing
Ephesian 4 What Are Leaders For
2 Thessalonians 2 Apostacy Not New
2 Timothy 3 Perilous Times Shall Be
2 Timothy 3 Scriptures For Me

Hebrews 5 Priesthood Alive
James 1 Lack Wisdom
James 2 Faith and Works Too
Revelation 14 Angel Flying
Revelation 20 Judgement Aplenty