Good Sunday (and CES Fireside Notes)

Church was so wonderful today!

In sacrament meeting, we heard from two recently converted sisters share their conversion stories, and from a brother who spoke about repentance.

In Sunday School, the teacher taught the lesson about taking Christ's yoke upon us, how Christ's yoke is light and easy, and the burdens of the world are lighter with His help and strength.

And the missionaries actually taught the Relief Society lesson today on yes--missionary work. They did a great job. The member missionary work has blown up in my ward over the last year, but seems to be settling a bit, so this lesson was probably a good boost for us to hear.

Last night and throughout the morning, we got a couple of inches of snow (on the first day of spring, mind you!), and so my sister and I shoveled the driveway and walkway after our meetings. We're hoping this is the last of the snow; we've done our fair share of shoveling this season!

And it dawned on me that I never posted my notes from the March 6 CES fireside given by Elder L. Tom Perry, so I'll post them now!

• There are the basic fundamentals amidst all of the technological changes.
• We need to preserve the noble heritage of the past.
• There is a weakening foundation of the Christian faith in the world.
• Some people say that they're spiritual instead of religious.
• People pick and choose the truths that fit their lifestyle.
• The old faith must become more firm and sure (Helaman 5:12).
• The right way is to believe in Christ. His mission has been prophesied since Adam.
• The answers to the world's most difficult problems are found in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
• There are four ways to bring others back to the Christian faith: 1) Daily prayer. Receiving blessings take work on our part. Prayer is work, 2) Daily scripture study. 233 out of the 239 chapters in the Book of Mormon mention the Savior, 3) Temple worthiness, and 4) Daily acts of service.
• We can become the greatest generation to assist our brothers and sisters return to the Christian faith. It will take courage, boldness, and enthusiasm.

I'm so grateful for the Sabbath day. It helps me refocus on the most important. The world is hard, but the gospel trumps the world. I'm so, so grateful.