Today in Sacrament meeting John Evans (a former bishop of the ward) spoke about redefining how we celebrate the Big Three Holidays that come at this time of the year. (No, he wasn't talking about Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas like I thought he would - but Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years).
His focus was on ways we could make Christ the center and focus of what we do, and how we celebrate each of those occasions. It was really very good. He offered suggestions ranging from getting off the couch (where we might be watching football) and helping clean up, to spending less yet giving more of ourselves, to starting the new year with a commitment to become a better disciple of Christ. Essentially, trying to honor those holy days by thinking more of others than ourselves.
Also, just before he spoke we had 6 of the 9 men who have served as bishops living in our ward sing "Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing" under the direction of Aunt Joanne. Uncle Richie and I participated. It was really very enjoyable for us. I'm not so sure about the congregation - but we had a good time.
His focus was on ways we could make Christ the center and focus of what we do, and how we celebrate each of those occasions. It was really very good. He offered suggestions ranging from getting off the couch (where we might be watching football) and helping clean up, to spending less yet giving more of ourselves, to starting the new year with a commitment to become a better disciple of Christ. Essentially, trying to honor those holy days by thinking more of others than ourselves.
Also, just before he spoke we had 6 of the 9 men who have served as bishops living in our ward sing "Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing" under the direction of Aunt Joanne. Uncle Richie and I participated. It was really very enjoyable for us. I'm not so sure about the congregation - but we had a good time.
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I heard your musical number was a hit.
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