God’s Plan of Happiness & Abundant Life Seeking Service Initiatives.
The work of salvation and exaltation focuses on four divinely appointed responsibilities.
Cultivating an increasingly abundant life for single adults.
God’s Plan of Happiness
The work of salvation and exaltation focuses on four divinely appointed responsibilities are outlined below (Section 1.2 Church Handbook)
Four divinely appointed responsibilities:
Living the gospel of Jesus Christ by reaching out to our less-active brothers and sisters
Caring for those in need, including providing community service
Inviting all to receive the gospel by engaging in missionary-oriented activities
Uniting families for eternity through temple and family history work.
Events and activities associated with the four divinely appointed responsibilities refer to as “Initiatives”.
Living Life Abundantly ~ Initiatives Events & Activities, are as follows:
Each Initiative should be planned with a specific purpose.
Initiatives as events and activities supplements supporting the devotionals and conference.
Initiatives as events and activities, are impactful spiritually life abundantly enriching experiences.
Seeking for Living the greater Joys: *Joy of Learning, *Joy of Serving, & *Joy of Becoming.
Abundant Life Initiatives Purposeful Events & Activities.
Seeking~ Joys of Learning, Sharing-Serving, & Becoming Opportunities
Initiatives living life abundantly experiences sharing our unique individual talents
Encouraging The Church members abundant life initiatives participating while also inviting your friends and neighbors.
Helping with our current efforts:
FIND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AND RESOURCES TODAY! At JustServe, we believe that nothing should get in the way of organizations and volunteers coming together to do good things for the community, so we help make this happen for free.
"The Abundant Life Conference" Recorded Content! *Available through December 2021!! **Whether Signed-Up Prior or During Event, Also Free Sign-Up & Access Post-Conference:
North America West Area LDS Singles Conference APPS
Mobile Android and iPhone App Versions:
Android - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details...
IPhone - https://apps.apple.com/.../nawa-single-adult.../id1569831814
North America West Area LDS Singles Conference Web Version APP
If you are having issues with the app, the web browser version may improve experience. You can find all the same content here: https://abundantlife2021.us2.pathable.com/
After Sign-Up: Use your same username & password to access workshops & devotionals.
Joys of Learning
*Joys of Learning Candidate Event(s) & Activities!?:
SA Activity: “Finding Your Voice” Session Encores :) by Stan Hall
Drawing Series, Artist led by Nikki Mahoney!?
Outdoor Watercolor Class, Artist taught Melinda Hannah!?
!?
Joys of Serving
Related with Just Serve JustServe.org
Afghan refugees? Wisty Bohnam looking into service opportunity
with Sharon Hall finding out more as well
Refugee women’s alliance/DOH/Red Cross is collecting kits
Joys of Becoming
Family History/Temple
Family search opportunities for your own family tree
“The work of gathering Heavenly Father’s family is not just for young people, and it is not just for grandparents. It is for everyone. We are all gatherers.” (Henry B. Eyring, “Gathering the Family of God,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2017, 22)
Family History Getting Started
Family history is discovering our family members, gathering information about them and their story, and preserving that information.
FamilySearch FamilySearch.org
Family history is also performing saving ordinances for them in temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Stake Fireside Schedule Theme Abundant Life Devotionals & Workshops
Everett/North Cascade Multi-Stake Single Adults (MSSC):
Arlington; Bellingham; Everett; Lynnwood; Marysville; Mount Vernon; Oak Harbor; Seattle North; Shoreline; Snohomish
More Info Coming Soon: WORKSHOP OR DEVOTIONAL TO BE SHARED
DATES/TIME: January 2 & February 6, 2022/ 7 PM
HOST STAKE: Seattle North Stake
HOST CONTACT & CONTACT INFO
Upcoming Workshop/Devotional 1&2.
Bringing Forth Order From Chaos.
Seattle North Stake (SNS): Topic, Hosting Confirming & Requesting, Overview & Setup - Workshop/Devotional
Topic Relating "Bringing Forth Order from Chaos: Sustaining Joys - Living the Abundant Life" with PhDs Knowles & Campbell.
Workshop/Devotional Delivery further enhances participants discussing, sharing, and opportunities for applying benefits:
· Meeting - Initial Topics Content Review Session Attended - Todd Knowles, Speaker and Richard Lefrandt, SNS Host Contact.
· During, discussed hosting possibilities, agreeing Workshop/Devotional covering revisiting conference content makes lots of sense!
· Workshop/Devotional - Supporting topic/content within delivery with participants application benefits.
· 1-Workshop/Devotional, January 2nd
· 2-Workshop/Devotional, February 6th
o Next Action, Todd Knowles and colleague Jeffrey Campbell, discuss co-speakers’ delivery for Workshop/Devotional.
o Next Meeting Follow-up - November within first 2 weeks sometime - Very busy right now!
· Overview and Setup - Workshop/Devotional initial planning outline ideas shared below.
Overview - Workshop/Devotional “The Abundant Life” – Exploring Three Key Doctrinal Themes: Joys of Learning, Serving, and Becoming.
God’s Work and Glory “For behold, this is my work and my glory—to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man” (Moses 1:39).
“Bringing Forth Order from Chaos: Sustaining Joys - Living the Abundant Life" (*Come, Follow Me 2022 Pearl of Great Price Reading Assigned):
· Moses 1 - What the Lord taught Moses We Can Expect in our Relationship with God
· Moses 2 - Intentional Creation and the Sabbath Day
· Moses 3 - Ancient and Modern Prophets Unlock the Story of the Fall
· Moses 4 & 6 - The Transformation of Our Fallen Natures Through the Grace of Jesus Christ
1-Workshop/Devotional - Sunday January 2nd, 2022 @ 7 PM Book of Moses - *Initial Chapters:
· Moses 1 - What the Lord taught Moses We Can Expect in our Relationship with God
· Moses 2 - Intentional Creation and the Sabbath Day
2-Workshop/Devotional - Sunday February 6th, 2022 @ 7 PM Book of Moses – *Middle & Concluding Chapters:
· Moses 3 - Ancient and Modern Prophets Unlock the Story of the Fall
· Moses 4 & 6 - The Transformation of Our Fallen Natures Through the Grace of Jesus Christ
Set-up – 1 & 2 Workshop/Devotional Sessions
Prior, 1-Workshop/Devotional Session
· Leading up to 1st session promoting accessing the workshop series conference recorded content.
· Conference Workshop series considering making edited content available on YouTube.
· Q&A YouTube Timestamps possibility aiding Workshop/Devotional attendees’ participants contemplative preparation.
· "Bringing Forth Order from Chaos: Sustaining Joys - Living the Abundant Life" doctrinal principles and practices applications?!
1-Workshop/Devotional, January 2nd
· Topics discussion and breakout groups, sharing insights gained, how applies to my life, doctrinal principles and practices applications.
· "Bringing Forth Order from Chaos: Sustaining Joys - Living the Abundant Life" doctrinal principles and practices applications?!
Following, 1-Workshop/Devotional Session
· In-Between Workshop/Devotional Sessions 1 and 2nd propose Online Meet Ups, Q&A with Speakers, Service Initiatives, etc.
· Hosting Doctrinal Topics Discussions Principles and Practices & Applications Initiatives.
· "Bringing Forth Order from Chaos: Sustaining Joys - Living the Abundant Life" doctrinal principles and practices applications?!
2-Workshop/Devotional, February 6th
· Topics discussion and breakout groups, sharing insights gained, how applies to my life, doctrinal principles and practices applications.
· "Bringing Forth Order from Chaos: Sustaining Joys - Living the Abundant Life" doctrinal principles and practices applications?!
· Further Growth Initiatives, Actionable-Applications, Invitation-Challenges, Gratitude-Journaling, Sharing-Service, Self-Reliance, etc.
Following, 2-Workshop/Devotional Session
· Lessons Learning, Serving, & Becoming, "Bringing Forth Order from Chaos: Sustaining Joys - Living the Abundant Life"?!
· Purposeful Initiatives events and activities serving participants interests, talents, circle of concern, sphere of influence, etc.
· The Work of Salvation and Exaltation-We come unto Christ and assist in God’s work-Four divinely appointed responsibilities:
1. Living the gospel of Jesus Christ, by reaching out to our less-active brothers and sisters
2. Caring for those in need, including providing community service.
3. Inviting all to receive the gospel, by engaging in missionary-oriented activities.
4. Uniting families for eternity, through temple and family history work.
WORKSHOP / DEVOTIONAL TO BE SHARED
DATE/TIME: January 2, 2022 7 PM
HOST STAKE: Seattle North Stake
"Bringing Forth Order from Chaos: Sustaining Joys - Living the Abundant Life"
Todd Knowles PhD and Jeffrey Campbell PhD
HOST CONTACT/INFO: Richard Lefrandt, SNSSA Chair
richlefrandt@gmail.com
#206-369-2456
DATE/TIME: February 6, 2022 7 PM
HOST STAKE: Seattle North Stake
"Bringing Forth Order from Chaos: Sustaining Joys - Living the Abundant Life"
Todd Knowles PhD and Jeffrey Campbell PhD
HOST CONTACT/INFO: Richard Lefrandt, SNSSA Chair
richlefrandt@gmail.com
#206-369-2456
**Hosting Hybrid Sessions - Considering making available for attendees *In-Person @ SNS and *Online Zoom.
Big Event “Living The Abundant Life”
Ideas for Upcoming Abundant Life Events & Activities Initiatives.
Hosting Event(s) @ Seattle North Stake Center
Featuring “Living The Abundant Life” Key Doctrinal Topics, The 3 Joys:
Joy of Learning, Joy of Serving, and Joy of Becoming
Big Event(s) I & II Separate or Combined: In-Person, Online, or Hybrid Option?
I. In The Chapel~
Welcome
Prayer
Poem
Talk Long Message or Brief Message(s)
Alternating or Following with Poetry and Music
Closing Prayer
~ & Refreshments!
II. The Abundant Life Joys of Sharing & Getting Started/Sustainability Community Discovering Areas ~
“Getting Started & Sustainability” Journeys Topics, Themes, Life Applications
In The Gym, Booths/Rooms Discussions Visits Sharing Areas of Interests & Needs, Brief Breakout Topics
Displaying and Sharing Arts, Poetry, Blogging, Stories, Videos, Using Social Media Sites & Positive Influencers Roles, Starting and Joining Meet-Ups, Creating Interest Group, Developing Talents and Sharing Our Gifts, Recognizing Our Weaknesses and Building Upon Our Strengths, The Abundant Life Living the Gospel of Jesus Christ, Following Our Heavenly Father ‘s Plan of Happiness, How the Atonement Impacts My Life, Agency Choices Amidst Oppositions Ongoing Growth Opportunities, Temple Service Spirit of Elijah and Family History Discoveries Meaningful Joyful Journey, The Book of Mormon Firm Foundation Building Sure, Secure, Sustainable Well-Spring Fountain Within You, Meekly and Lowly Climbing Life’s Mountains Through Faith, Hope, and Charity, Etc.
Additional Living the Abundant Life Themes, Topics, & Applications
Practicing writing-up topics talks preparations provides insightful greater wisdom, as seeking your questions answers.
“Getting Started & Sustainability” Suggestions Booth(s) Sign-up Opportunities, Events Workshops Series, Effectively Utilizing Provided Church Related Resources, Doctrinal Topics Studies, Research, Presenting, and Sharing, Cultivating Capacity Nurturing Own and Others “Living the Abundant Life”, Shared Interests Groups Team-building Strategies, Etc.
“Getting Started & Sustainability” with Temple Work & Family History, Missionary & Ministering, Participating Initiatives JustServe.org Community Projects, Gratitude Journaling and Scriptural Study, Joys of Learning, Serving, and Becoming
“Getting Started & Sustainability” hosting or attending “Come Follow Me” course curriculum, reading the Book of Mormon daily, JustServe.org self-selecting the services participating engagements, gathering support, and delivering completed projects, practicing self-reliance with proactive leadership and taking initiative in creating service opportunities, Etc.
“Getting Started & Sustainability” Utilizing The Church’s Resources Services, JustServe.org Serving Communities, Self-Reliance Courses, BYU Pathway Education Degree, Counseling, Etc.
~ Event(s) Further Support Feedback, Purposeful Reaching Out, Meaningful Communicating, Contacting, Connecting, and Following-Up Opportunities.
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*~Past Abundant Life~*
Events & Activities Initiatives.
Temple Single Adults Session, Multi-Stake
November 9, 6-9 PM Tuesday, “Seattle Single Adults Temple Night”
Sign Up Required, Temple plans needed number of ordinance workers!
Sign Up Options
QR Code OR Link Button
10/22 7 PM SA Activity: “Abundant Life: The Joys of Learning”, by Stan Hall
~*with poetry activity, hybrid in person/virtual
*August — Initiatives: Purposeful events and activities promoting attending
"The MR. thank You" Devotional August 1st | Extra Special Temple Endowment Session | Attend "The Abundant Life" Conference Link
The MR. thank You project Devotional
Save the date for a bonus devotional on Sun, Aug 1st @ 7pm.
What started as one man's desire to bring purpose to his work has morphed into a global movement that is inspiring millions around the world.
John Israel spent a year writing five thank you cards every day for 365 consecutive days.
His story made it onto National News outlets and even landed him on stage at TEDx.
We are fortunate to have John share his experiences with us. Mark your calendars for this unique opportunity. https://www.lds-sa.org/devotionals
Abundant Life Conference - Extra Special Temple Endowment Session Announcement
Single Adult Endowment Sessions at the Seattle Temple, Thursday, August 5th
Please come to the temple at 6:30pm. Endowment sessions will begin at 7:00pm.
The last session will begin at 8:30pm (if needed).
Reservations are not required.
Seattle Temple President McMullin is doing an amazing thing for our single adults.
He is opening the temple on Thursday night to our single adults.
Please spread the word: Facebook, email, word of mouth.
Providing Link for Conference Content & *Sign-Up Steps:
*For Free--Register Attend Options Virtual & In Person!)
Attending "The Abundant Life" Conference Aug 6-8th
Sign-Up Steps and Content: https://mailchi.mp/0498704606c2/attending-the-abundant-life-conference-sign-up
August “The Abundant Life”
"The MR. thank You" Devotional August 1st | Extra Special Temple Endowment Session & "The Abundant Life" Conference
Capstone Conference Event.
July “The Abundant Life”
50 Stories” for Neighborhood House Project
Need Your Help! Currently Making Mission Possible!
“50 Stories” for Neighborhood House
For Family & Children Communities Local:
“Do a Good Deed, Read for a Child in Need”
“Our youth group did this as an activity about 6 weeks ago where they shared children’s book stories with a goal of individuals submitting recorded stories to Neighborhood House after. My husband and teenage son each uploaded a story to Neighborhood House”.
- Cathrine Wheeler, from Ravenna Park Ward shared on 5/30/2021
Video record yourself reading a children's story. The videos will be uploaded to a Vimeo channel that will be distributed to families participating in Neighborhood House programs.
Local Community JustServe.org Initiative *Yay! Reached Goal of 50 Children Stories!! :)
**Continuing submitting additional children stories readings and recordings by following steps below:
Read and record chosen children's stories
From own home alternative and encouraging stories reading/recording event and activities.
Donate Children's books reading and recording at home wondering what it might look like?
Prefer books (with pictures!) that we can send into Neighborhood House https://tinyurl.com/read50stories
Stories Step by Step, Stephanie Schenck shares @ Home instructions: https://tinyurl.com/aseazmrn
Stories recordings with MacOS, Windows 10, iOS (iPhone/iPad), and Android.
Neighborhood House helps diverse communities of people with limited resources attain their goals for self-sufficiency, financial independence health and community building. At Neighborhood House, we have a deep commitment to valuing our employees', volunteers', and clients' diverse experiences and backgrounds, which guide our work for a more equitable future.
*Let us all come together, sharing our stories experiences, and be edified.
“When we strengthen a child, we strengthen the family”.
Joy D. Jones, 2021 General Conference
“Big Red Barn”, Reading & Recording
Patricia Bernasconi made a fantastic children's book recording at home to donate to the 50 Stories for Neighborhood House project!
She also agreed to let us share here as an example for anyone who is wondering what it might look like. (Thank you!!)
ALSO: we now have a page up with some how-to tips for at-home recording via MacOS, Windows, Android, and iOS! See it at
https://tinyurl.com/aseazmrn
50 Stories For Neighborhood House Events & Activities Initiatives.
*Living life more abundantly, becoming.
“It is not so much about what we are going through life, but what we are becoming”.
Elder Edward Dube, 2021 General Conference
50 Stories is a great Abundant Life activity.
Great service opportunities providing help benefitting children and families through joy of learning with reading and recording stories :)
Devotionals are great Abundant Life events.
The applying of principles learning from the event are meaningful, and will help further self-reliance actions, service, and developing abundant life characteristics.
Sustainable Self-Reliance Ongoing Events & Activities Initiatives.
Initiatives Ideas Individually Daily &/OR Weekly Group(s): Self-Reliance Resources; “Come, Follow Me” Weekly Study Schedules; Temple and Family History Records Updating; Reading and Pondering The Book of Mormon Daily; Seeking Service Opportunities, Gratitude Expressing and Journaling; Sharing Spiritual Gifts and Talents; Etc.
Initiatives Events & Activities Partners/Participants:
Seattle North Stake Single Adults.
