3 Nephi 18:4
What happened when the disciples ate the bread?
They were "filled"
How can you be spiritually "filled" each time you take the sacrament?
How can you keep from making the weekly ordinance of the sacrament routine or casual?
Volunteer
In the sacrament prayer, it says "bless and sanctify this bread"
Define the word "sanctify"
set apart as or declare holy; consecrate
How do you look toward the savior for help?
"Fear not and look to the savior for help"
Maggie will share her answer as well.
Where do I work?
Bowman's Pharmacy
3 Nephi 18:7
"And this shall ye do in ____ of my body" ... "and it shall be a ____ unto the Father"
"remembrance"
"testimony"
Why did Jesus give us the ordinance of the sacrament?
To be spiritually filled and always remember Him.
The person taking the sacrament must be "___ to take upon them the name of thy Son"
Willing
How do you always remember Him?
"The sacramental prayers confirm that one of the central purposes of the sacrament as instituted by the Lord Jesus Christ is that we might "always remember Him" (D&C 20:77, 79)
Maggie will share an excerpt from D. Todd Christofferson's talk "To Always Remember Him"
Which university did Parker and I BOTH attend?
Utah State University
3 Nephi 18:10
What commandment were the disciples fulfilling? And what did that show the Father?
The ordinance of the weekly sacrament.
This showed the Father that they were willing to do that which Jesus commanded them.
What can you do to improve your worship during the sacrament?
Volunteer give ideas
What are we blessed with when we take the sacrament?
"That they may always have his spirit to be with them"
How do you answer to Christ for every thought, word, and action?
Maggie will share about "Bing" talk.
What is my maiden name?
Miller
3 Nephi 20:1
What should we always do?
Pray in our hearts.
In what ways do you keep a prayer in your heart?
What can you do to improve your worship throughout the week?
Volunteer give ideas
Finish the phrase:
"that they may eat it in _________________ , and witness unto thee, O God, ... "
remembrance of the body of thy Son
How can we seek His will?
"I seek not mine own will, but the will of the Father which hath sent me" (John 5:30).
"Seek to know and follow the will of Christ just as He sought the will of the Father"
"The sacramental blessing on the bread commits us to be willing to take upon us the name of the Son 'and always remember him and keep his commandments which he has given [us]'" (D&C 20:77).
Maggie will share some excerpts from the talk and will share some of her ideas.
What year were Parker and I married?
2020
3 Nephi 18:12
How will following Jesus' command to always partake of the sacrament help us and our testimony?
We will be blessed and continue to build our foundation of faith built on Jesus Christ, who is our rock.
Why is the sacrament sacred to you?
Volunteer give ideas
The sacrament is sacred to me because it reminds me of the sacrifice that Jesus made for me and as I focus on Him during the ordinance, I am able to feel the love He has for me. I can be healed and forgiven of my sins as I take the sacrament.
Finish the phrase (blessing on the water):
"We ask thee in the name of thy Son, Jesus Christ, to ____________ of all those who drink of it"
"Which was ___________, O God, the Eternal Father"
bless and sanctify this water to the souls
shed for them; that they may witness unto thee
Tell me word for word the sacrament prayer (bread or water)
You may only use the scriptures (Hint - Moroni and D&C)
BLESSING ON THE BREAD
O God, the Eternal Father, we ask thee in the name of thy Son, Jesus Christ, to bless and sanctify this bread to the souls of all those who partake of it, that they may eat in remembrance of the body of thy Son, and witness unto thee, O God, the Eternal Father, that they are willing to take upon them the name of thy Son, and always remember him and keep his commandments which he has given them; that they may always have his Spirit to be with them. Amen.
BLESSING ON THE WATER
O God, the Eternal Father, we ask thee in the name of thy Son, Jesus Christ, to bless and sanctify this water to the souls of all those who drink of it, that they may do it in remembrance of the blood of thy Son, which was shed for them; that they may witness unto thee, O God, the Eternal Father, that they do always remember him, that they may have his Spirit to be with them. Amen.
What sports have I played? bonus points if you can find out any of my team names.
Softball (Avengers, Edge, Charge), Basketball (Davis Defenders), Volleyball (Ice - only for one season)