Wednesday, May 19, 2010

Elder Christofferson Visits Jeonju Stake

Some of the Jeonju missionaries were not available for this photograph, as they needed to hurry off for scheduled appointments.
Leaders and Members of the Jeonju Stake

We enjoyed a wonderful weekend of Stake Conference meetings and were so blessed by the presence of an Apostle within the mission. Elder and Sister D. Todd Christofferson were accompanied by Elder Bae Duk Su and his wife, Sister Lee. Elder Bae is one of our dear area 70's who resides in Taegu.
We enjoyed inspired instruction:
The power of godliness changes and sanctifies us as we prepare for and receive every ordinance possible for us to receive - and as we live faithfully every blessing and promise WILL be fulfilled;
To minimize discouragement and stress, do what matters most first - don't be too busy with other things that we don't get to the things of eternal worth;
We will be rewarded for diligence in magnifying our personal talents, not in comparison to anyone else - be faithful in whatever service we are called to perform;
Be happy in the Gospel and find joy in service;
One inexperienced musician playing a solo might be hard on the ears, but in a duet with a maestro the music is sensational! Heavenly Father expects us to do what we can, and He makes up the difference to achieve perfection. He makes more of us than we can make of ourselves;
Children are our greatest treasure. We want the gospel truth to penetrate their hearts. The church helps, but the environment and Spirit in the home is critical;
Follow the example of President Monson who is ALWAYS helping someone. We can't help the whole world, but we can do many small things to help our neighbors. Just as the Savior served individuals, we can serve and love those around us. As each person serves another, and he serves another, the world can be changed. The brethren call President Monson the Apostle of Compassion;
What sacrifice can we make that would be in similitude of the Savior's sacrifice? As we submit our whole will to the Father, we are following the perfect example of Jesus Christ.

These are my very summarized notes on a spiritual feast of such magnitude that words cannot properly express!

1 comment:

scottandangelle@gmail.com said...

A spiritual feast indeed! Thanks for the notes. :)