by President Rosemary K. Chibota
What does "sawubona" mean?
I see you. I recognize you. I respect you. You matter.
It is an acknowledgment of a person's worth and humanity.
We believe in God, the Eternal Father, and in His Son, Jesus Christ, and in the Holy Ghost.
Article of Faith #1
Teachableness
What naturally follows when we see others through the Savior's eyes?
Love and service.
hearts change
relationships deepen
faith grows
Can you recite the second Article of Faith?
We believe that men will be punished for their own sins, and not for Adam’s transgression.
Why did President Oaks say our church is named the Church of Jesus Christ?
This is the Church of Jesus Christ, so named because it is His Church with the restored fulness of His doctrine and authority in these latter days.
All people, everywhere!
President Chibota invited us to do 3 things, what are they?
1. Learn the name of someone who may feel unseen
2. Pray to see others as heavenly father sees them.
3. Replace worldly labels with these eternal truths: Child of God. Child of the covenant. Disciple of Jesus Christ.
Can you recite the 4th Article of Faith?
We believe that the first principles and ordinances of the Gospel are: first, Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ; second, Repentance; third, Baptism by immersion for the remission of sins; fourth, Laying on of hands for the gift of the Holy Ghost.
God the Father
The Great Elohim
Father of our Spirits
Framer of heaven and earth
Author of the plan of our Salvation
We believe in the same organization that existed in the Primitive Church, namely, apostles, prophets, pastors, teachers, evangelists, and so forth.
What two methods does President Oaks say there are for gaining knowledge?
(1) the evolving disclosures of man through the scientific method and digital information, which may be inaccurate, and
(2) the truths discovered through the spiritual method, which begins with faith in God and relies on scriptures, inspired teaching, and personal revelation.
the Only Begotten Son
Jehovah
Savior
Messiah
God of the whole earth
Lord Omnipotent
Holy One of Israel
What is the divine potential President Chibota keeps mentioning?
Humans are literal spirit children of heavenly parents with the eternal potential to progress, receive grace through Jesus Christ, and ultimately become like God.
We believe in being honest, true, chaste, benevolent, virtuous, and in doing good to all men; indeed, we may say that we follow the admonition of Paul—We believe all things, we hope all things, we have endured many things, and hope to be able to endure all things. If there is anything virtuous, lovely, or of good report or praiseworthy, we seek after these things.
What does President Oaks say we should do weekly to protect ourselves from Satan?
Renew your covenants by partaking of the Sacrament and try to live according to those sacred covenants.
President Oaks says, "....we should work to draw closer to Jesus Christ by increasing our_______."
Humility