Northland Ward Soup Cook Off

Instead of the annual Cili cook off, we are turning to a soup cook off with a French theme.  however I have heard many still plan to make a nice chili as their soup, but there should be more variety this year.  I have been tapped to do a couple minutes of entertainment.

Parables of Jesus: The Parable of the Talents

Very interesting concept; with the Lord is doesn't matter when we accept Him, but that we do accept Him.

Parables of Jesus: The Parable of The Laborers In The Vineyard

This concept is very interesting.  With the Lord is does not matter when we accept Him, but that we do accept Him.  All will receive their reward.

Parables of Jesus: The Parable of the Ten Virgins

The key to understanding this parable is knowing what the oil in the lamps represents.  If the oil represents your own testimony of Jesus Christ, then it is understandable that the five virgins could not share, for each must stand on their own testimony.  It is also understandable why the bridegroom, representing Jesus, would say I know you not, for we must know the savior.  The first principle of the gospel is faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.  My heart swells when I think of Jesus and his atonement.

Special Witness - Elder Rasband

Being the great-great grandson of pioneers in the Martin handcart Company, I was very touched by this testimony.  He talks of his heritage of faith and endurance, of family who had a testimony of the Lord jesus Christ.  This legacy has helped forge his own testimony.