Doing Our Part to Share the Gospel

On Sunday, August 19th, Sister Audrey Kolb taught a lesson on Doing Our Part to Share the Gospel, taken from Teachings of Presidents of the Church - George Albert Smith.

In every neighborhood there is unending opportunity for each of us to radiate a spirit of peace and love and happiness. This is just one step we can take toward sharing the Gospel with those around us. Sharing the Gospel can be done in many ways, from outwardly preaching the gospel on a formal mission call, to simply demonstrating Christ-like behavior through our kindness and good works toward those we come in contact with during the day.

Here are some ways we participate in missionary work...

   ~ By preparing to serve missions ourselves

   ~ By helping prepare future missionaries

   ~ By supporting missionaries on their missions

   ~ By living exemplary lives - Our influence may encourage others to learn about the Gospel

   ~ By inspiring confidence in others

   ~ By being kind to others

   ~ By loving others

   ~ By following the promptings of the Holy Ghost

   ~ By being like the Savior

Doing missionary work plants seeds in other people. The seeds may not sprout for years! The best missionary work is to be the best person you can be. Through your behavior, others will see the power of the Gospel!

10 Things to Do to Cultivate Lasting Friendships

This list, based on Scriptural Truths, was published by LDS Resources on June 30, 2008. What a priceless investment, to devote yourself to learning ways to best Cultivate Lasting Friendships!

1. Guard your tongue. Say less than you think. (Isaiah 53:7)

2. Make promises sparingly and Keep them faithfully. Under commit and over perform. (Alma 18:8-10)

3. Never let an opportunity pass to say a kind word. (DC 42:27)

Cultivate friendships that stand the test of time

4. Be genuinely interested in others, their pursuits, work, families. (Prov 1:5)

5. Be cheerful and optimistic. Don’t dwell on minor aches and small disappointments. (Alma 26:27)

6. Keep an open mind. Discuss but don’t argue. Disagree without being disagreeable. (Prov 15:18)

7. Discourage gossip. It’s destructive. (DC 20:54)

8. Be careful of other people’s feelings. (1 Ne 8:37)

9. Pay no attention to ill-natured remarks about you. Live so that nobody will believe them. (Matt 27:11-14)

10. Don’t be anxious about getting credit. Just do your best and be patient. (Alma 29:14-16)