a quote
“..in each ward and branch we need everyone—those who may be strong and those who are perhaps struggling. All are necessary to the vital edification of the entire “body of Christ.” I often wonder who we are missing in our various congregations that would strengthen us and make us whole.”
“[Brigham,] they are all good in their places.”
When President Young awoke, he understood that while the Church would gather a variety of “sheep and goats,” it was his responsibility to bring all in and allow each of them to realize their full potential as they took their places in the Church. (Adapted from Ronald W. Walker, “Brigham Young: Student of the Prophet,” Ensign, Feb. 1998, 56–57.)
an invitation
“As we minister, we should be led by revelation to those who are most in need, as opposed to just going down a list or visiting individuals in a methodical way. We should be led by the power of inspiration…[while on a visit ask,] of all the homes we could have visited tonight, tell us why the Lord has sent us here.”
a promise/blessing
“Our visit altered the course of their lives both temporally and spiritually.” Elder Becerra
“..there is a place for you in this, the Lord’s Church.” -Russell M. Nelson
a question
Who is someone I need to visit or reach out to?
and a study idea
INTERPERSONAL LEARNERS- If you are in a presidency or with your ministering companion, read and discuss this talk together.
SPACIAL-VISUAL- Study the painting “Brigham’s Dream” (in this talk on churchofjesuschrist.org). What do you learn from studying this painting?
Additional Resources:
- Summary, Discussion Questions and Action Steps at Practical Dreamers
- Conference Quotes at A Lively Hope
- Three thoughts, two quotes and an affirmation (with printable) at Work and Wonder
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