One of the talks that I share last Sunday and this day. I would like to share some of the outline that I made. Below are my words and some quotes.
There are lots of teachings and messages on our days that help us understand our life on earth and salvation. Consider the message last conference that I would like to speak up about things that matter.
Missionary Work
It is not a new revelation that was ever revealed rather it is a reminder of our responsibilities as a member of Christ Church.
Missionary work is part of our covenant, and we as members of the church are covenant keepers. This Easter we celebrate Christ's resurrection that he lives as the song goes He is Risen, After Christ's Resurrection a few days before his Ascension he instructed his disciples to -
Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:
Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen. (Matthew 28:19-20)
Every person who has made covenants with God has promised to care about others and serve those in need. We can demonstrate faith in God and always be ready to respond to those who ask about “the hope that is in [us].” Each of us has a role to play in the gathering of Israel. - Russell M. Nelson
When Alma after hearing Abinadi made a move in declaring the word of God
And now, it came to pass that Alma, who had fled from the servants of king Noah, repented of his sins and iniquities, and went about privately among the people, and began to teach the words of Abinadi— Alma 18:1
God has done His Part
Father in Heaven also sent his son on a mission. I call it personally mission impossible. No one could ever do the same mission as Christ. As John 3:16 - 1 for God so Loved the World...
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.
Elder Marcos A. Aidukaitis Of the Seventy says during the conference -
"He also had a mission to fulfill. In His own words, He explained, “For I came down from heaven, not to do mine own will, but the will of him that sent me” (John 6:38). And was His mission easy? Of course not. His suffering, which was an essential part of His mission, caused Him, “even God, the greatest of all, to tremble because of pain, and to bleed at every pore, and to suffer both body and spirit—and would that [He] might not drink the bitter cup, and shrink—
"Nevertheless, glory be to the Father, and [He] partook and finished [His] preparations unto the children of men" (Doctrine and Covenants 19:18–19)."
Invitation to everyone.
My invitation is no different. Repent as what Alma did and proclaim the Gospel.
And the Spirit shall be given unto you by the prayer of faith; and if ye receive not the Spirit ye shall not teach. D&C 42:14
Parents vital Rule (Provers 22:6)
M. Russel Ballard also says
Fathers and mothers of these wonderful youth, you have a vital role in this preparation process. Begin today to talk with your children about missionary service. We know that the family is the most profound influence in helping our young men and young women prepare.
Elder Gary E. Stevenson Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles in his talk last conference titled "Love, Share, Invite" he said -
"We too, as Christ’s disciples, are invited to heed His commission today, as if we were there on that mountain in Galilee when He first proclaimed it."
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I invite you to consider ways you can love, share, and invite. As you do so, you will feel a measure of joy knowing that you are heeding the words of our beloved Savior.
What I am urging you to do is not a new program. You have heard these principles before. This is not the “next big thing” the Church is asking you to do. These three things are merely an extension of who we already are as disciples of Jesus Christ.
No name badge or letter is required.
No formal calling is needed.
As these three things become a natural part of who we are and how we live, they will become an automatic, unforced expression of genuine love.
