Notes from Stake Conference

Real Growth

adding to priesthood 

active membership

activation and rescue

making and keeping covenants

mighty change of heart

increasing active and dedicated 

building the kingdom

making and keeping covenants

temple attendance

sacrament meeting attendance

possession of recommend

priesthood ordination

missionaries

tithe payers

unmeasurable- scriptures, prayer, FHE

simple things = measurable things

those who pray ask 'Lord what should you have me do'

Learning Duty, Act, Share

Ordinances Focus=Power, Protection

Magnify Priesthood Power

Ward Council

Commit to a few actions

follow up at council meetings

Testimony, Flint and steel

gospel knowledge is magnesium shavings and tinder

spirit is sparks

ignite a flame 

but need to feed the fire

small sticks before logs

align with will of God

establish the cause of Zion

City of Zion

Say nothing but Repentance unto this generation 

Repent = change to a better direction

inspired invitations to act

invite, commit, follow up

read, pray, church, baptize

watch for the hand of the Lord

He will be working with you

Things to invite the spirit and build faith

pray, use priesthood, tell me about your feelings about God, tell me about baptism.  Spirit will help them remember.

Power- spirit convincing them

Wisdom- spirit telling us what to do

Matin Luther taught falsely that there is no priesthood between you and God

Gods plan involves agency.  Ordinances is how we select the blessings we want

Without the temple the whole Earth would be wasted at His coming.

Faith is confidence in Christ

Our faith is not blind but based on knowledge.  We know Christ.  We have done His will and know of the doctrine.

We are willing to do whatever God requires of us.

Miracle of selecting stake president. 2 men discover the will of God in 2 hours.  No executive search 100%