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First Person: The Blessing of Serving in the Church

Women Seeking Christ — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 22:45:49 +0000

The organization of this church is such an amazing gift from God. He wants us to learn about charity, and he doesn’t just leave it up to us without a perfect plan to help us get there. He gives us jobs (called callings), to help us become what He wants us to become!

I spent many years serving in the Young Women’s organization. When that responsibility ended, I was asked to report on my experience in a talk in Sacrament Meeting.

Working with the youth is a demanding calling; is time-intensive.

Yet, what an absolute privilege it is to work in the name of the Lord for the sake of His beloved daughters!

What a privilege to communicate with Him about their welfare.

What a privilege to feel of His pure love for them, and to gain that same love for them in my own heart.

What a privilege to work with other members of this church who are doing all these same things, to be inspired by them and their efforts in the behalf of others.

What a privilege to be given the opportunity to show God how much we love Him, by going to work for Him.

What an inspired system!

It is through giving service to our God by serving our fellowman that we can become close to God, that we will feel His pure love in our lives, that we will have charity — the pure love of Christ in our hearts.

– By Tami

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BYU Women’s Conference “Virtual Sharing Stations”

Women Seeking Christ — Sun, 04 May 2008 06:49:25 +0000

BYU just held its annual Women’s Conference (co-sponsored by the Relief Society organization of the Church). One of the hallmark activities at the conference is the service project. During this time, they also have different stations, called virtual sharing stations, described as “ideas that are available on serving, teaching, and helping one another in our homes, schools, communities, and church callings.” They don’t have this year’s Virtual Sharing Stations available yet, but we thought we would link to last year’s stations, to see what kinds of ideas have been discussed, and to whet your appetite for what is to come! See other years’ ideas as well here. These links include pictures of the display booth, as well as any handouts that were available! Note the varied topics. This is a great way to find out more about what Mormon women think and do, and to learn from and with them…and maybe find a few ideas for yourself.