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Show A SPECIAL EASTER STORY class of eight-year-olds there was He was happy, born with Down's syndrome. but as he grew, he became aware of the ways in which he was The teacher different from the other children his age. In a school Sunday He Phillip. was tried hard to it did not have the ten boys and girls be always work. a plan for the Sunday after The teacher had a but group, Easter last in She collected the big eggs that panty hose year. for a and asked the children to go outside and find symbol new life, put it in the egg as if it were a secret, and come The children did. and put the eggs on the table in their classroom. after wh1ch the back. There was a flower, a butterfly, and a rock, usually teacher opened them up, one by one. come . " accompanied by "oob s and "aah s ;" Then the teacher opende up the next fair" and Then the "stupid"! "It's empty mine." he said. That happened. day, Phillip entered - "different." Phillip died His last summer. his life - egg teacher felt the tomb was His body would be and it tug a was on empty." the group. could not fight out •. The class He was was Then silent. out o.f the a tomb his "not "That's miracle called off infection like other bodies the day of not with flowers to And short. The children cried empty sleeve; it was Phillip. her funeral, can. nine family the stark cover up eight-year-olds marched right up to the altar reality of death, but with an empty egg, an empty discarded egg, representing Christ's empty tomb. ---Reprinted from Armed Forces Newsletter. new - FROM ELDON'S DESK I would like to share with you on (cont.) an update on the presentation of the "Guidelines for Priesthood: ordination, preparation, continuing committment." The revelation of the Doctrine and Covenants 156 The instruction was given "The powe r of called attention to the people regarding the Holy Priesthood. this priesthood was placed in your midst from the earliest days of the rise of this work for the blessing in the heart. mind and will of God the rich and noble purpose for the priesthood being in our midst. The next paragraph states "It is my will that my priesthood be made up of those who have an abiding faith and a desire to serve me with all their hearts and salvation of humanity." Here we are able to see humility and with great devotion." The Lord calls all who have shared in this priesthood to respond with their heart. might. mind and will to God. to the great opportunities that are present within our world. As a result of this revelation the Presidency has prepared guidelines which will help to upgrade It calls for priesthood to be accountable and to respond the quality of ministry for the priesthood. Tor; t"h t"b nl.an of service in tbeJr and to Most of prepare by continuing education experiences. ministry the have been responsive in our region to expectations present"ed in other guidelines. They pri:sthood and speak w1th opt imi.sra aut .the future, the vision of the prophet to set some standards for ministry. speak ot the1r own w1ll1ngness to respond to the guidelines with diligence and faith. We members of the church They encourage all as well as priesthood to make a study of the Guidelines. This year the church is stressing the conveying of the Gospel. The sharing ot the good news 18 bas rc auu It is also essential to good spiritual health. fundamental to our call. To help us be more skillful in sharing the good news we will be having an Expansion Workshop September 13th-15th at Estes Park. also, at Camp Chihowa September 20th-22nd. We would encourage all persons to take the opportunity to attend one of these Expansion Workshops where members of the Presiding Quorums will be present to share with us. In addition, our reunion materials and themes will center around the theme of ''Sharing the Good News." Our Regional· Council Meetings will be in two sessions this year. May 3rd-5th at Romoca and May 10th-11th at Camp Chihowa. We hope that this will be more cost effective and will promote greater attendance by having these events closer to central areas of membership population. I notice a renewed spirit within our church. The task seems great before us. I would like to share that that comes assurance the from the 4th great through Scripture Phillipians chapter the 13th verse. ''1 can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me." To some the future seems uncertain. Hope seems somewhat distant and we find it difficult to move forward. Although the future always has some uncertainty about it we move fOIWard in -hope and confidence that the future is in the hands of God. We lOOVe forward in trust and in faith that the God who is directing us will continue to give us guidance and hope and strength to meet the challenge of each day. We move forward toward the consumation of glorious future. As we share together in the work that lies before us we shall all be able to share that glory. May God strengthen you for the task that lies before you. page. 2 |
