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Be Reconciled to God
by Elder Kelly R. JohnsonTo be reconciled to God means to be brought back into harmony with God or to restore a relationship with God that has been strained or broken because of our sins or actions....
...being reconciled to God means aligning our will and actions with God’s will, or as taught by President Russell M. Nelson, letting God prevail in our lives....
...reconciliation is dependent on mercy, implying that Jesus Christ’s gracious act of atonement makes reconciliation possible.... Just as we choose to distance ourselves from God, we must choose to initiate the effort to reconcile....
One of the great reconciliations we read about in the scriptures is that of Enos. Something in his life was out of alignment with God. He exemplified relying on the Atonement of Jesus Christ to reconcile with God....
Reconciliation brings not only relief from feelings of guilt but also peace within ourselves and with others. It heals relationships, softens hearts, and strengthens our discipleship, bringing increased confidence before God....
...disobedience, doubts, and fears can weaken our connection to ... Jesus Christ...
The antidote ... is to do those things that will strengthen our connection to Jesus Christ.... [particularly] repentance—regular, prompt, and frequent repentance....
...a desire to be reconciled to God must be accompanied by a desire to repent. Repenting and experiencing the blessings of the Atonement of Jesus Christ lead to unshaken faith. Unshaken faith leads to a desire to always be reconciled to God.

Relief Society Presidency MessageSisters, with General Conference last month, Thanksgiving this month, and the Christmas season straight ahead, we have many opportunities to express gratitude for the gospel in our lives. In an October 2023 General Conference talk, "Hallmarks of Happiness," Elder Gary B. Sabin shared, "When nothing is expected and everything is appreciated, life becomes magical... How our awareness would change if every morning we awoke with only the blessings we were grateful for the night before. Failure to appreciate our blessings can result in a sense of dissatisfaction, which can rob us of the joy and happiness that gratitude engenders."
One of the blessings I am most grateful for is my knowledge of the truthfulness of the gospel of Jesus Christ; with that, I can see most struggles and disappointments with an eternal perspective and know that all will be well. As Elder Sabin reminds us, "you will never be happier than you are grateful."
Love,
Sister Alexa Gassner

Announcements

Healing through the Savior, 12-step recovery class will be TODAY after the 2nd hour...Please join us for a Scripture Class every Wednesday at 7 p.m. here at the church.🎶We will be singing some of the new hymns in November.
Nov. 9th: #1001, Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing.
Nov. 16th: #1024, I Have Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.
Please listen to and practice these hymns so they will become familiar to you! They are linked above, or in your Library app under Music --> Hymns for Home and Church.🎶2025 Worldwide Youth Broadcast Look Unto Christ Today, November 2nd, at the Stake Center (450 SW Rimrock Way, Redmond, OR). Dessert will be served.Worldwide Devotional for Young Adults (ages 18-35). You are invited to gather and view this counsel and teachings from the Lord's chosen servants. Watch on BYUtv from 5-6 pm Today, November 2nd.Let Your Light Shine Stake Youth Talent Show Sunday, November 16th, 6 p.m. at the Stake Center (450 SW Rimrock Way, Redmond, OR). Shine like a star. All talents welcome.Young Women and Relief Society Paint n' Sip activity, Wednesday, November 19th, 7 p.m.Looking ahead: 2026 Girls Camp July 13th-18th, 2026

Second Hour

Come Follow Me - Sunday SchoolOct. 27-Nov. 2 – D&C 124
"A House unto My Name"Nov. 3-9 – D&C 125-128
"A Voice of Gladness for the Living and the Dead"Nov. 10-16 – D&C 129-132
"I Have Seen Your Sacrifices in Obedience"Nov. 17-23 – D&C 133-134
"Prepare Ye for the Coming of the Bridegroom"Nov. 24-30 – D&C 135-136
"He 'Has Sealed His Mission and His Works with His Own Blood'"Priesthood and Relief SocietyNov. 9
'Do Your Part with All Your Heart'
By Elder Dieter F. UchtdorfNov. 23
'No One Sits Alone'
By Elder Gerrit W. Gong

Building CleaningNovember
Andrew Smiley & family
John & Courtney Wertz
John Adams & family
Sean Layton

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