Church of Jesus Christ in Orange, Santa Ana, and Tustin

MISSIONARY MONDAY -Daniel Olson is now serving in Laconia, NH but will head to Paraguay Jan. 24th. "Most of us have heard the classic line from Gordon B. Hinckley's father, "Forget yourself and go to work." I wish I could tell you that that doesn't solve all the problems, but it really does. As soon as I find someone to care about, or let myself care about the people here, it all works out. It is easy to feel lost or discouraged when you don't remember why you are here, but it is easy to feel joy and a drive to do more, when you turn towards the people... I have really had the chance to get to know the members well again and it is a huge blessing. Get to know those who you are serving, so that you can serve WITH them.

In divided societies, disciples of Jesus Christ can share a common divinity and humanity greater than any differences. In darkening, sometimes claustrophobic t...imes, believers radiate His light and liberating truth. Elder Gerrit W. Gong Our greatest hope is in Jesus Christ our Savior. Through Him we find joy and peace. He knows the end from the beginning. Sister Susan L. Gong #wwdevo Click here to watch the devotional: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G53h3ABP2Hg Artwork: Light the World, used with permission from the artist, Sarah Richards Samuelson

How can you become a more valiant follower of Jesus Christ? Elder Gerrit W. Gong of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles has three invitations to help you grow you...r testimony of Jesus Christ. Hear his invitations and a message from Sister Susan Gong during a virtual gathering of adults 1831 on January 10, 2021. The worldwide devotional will be available on YouTube, ChurchofJesusChrist.org, and the Latter-day Saints Channel beginning Sunday, January 10, at 6:00 p.m. mountain standard time. Learn more: https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org//january-worldwid

I have spoken of Israel in at least 378 of the more than 800 messages I have delivered during my 36 years as an Apostle. So imagine my delight when I recently l...earned that one of the Hebraic meanings of the word Israel is let God prevail. Thus, the very name of Israel refers to a person who is willing to let God prevail in his or her life. That concept stirs my soul! When your greatest desire is to let God prevail, to be part of Israel, so many decisions become easier. So many issues become non-issues! You know how best to groom yourself. You know what to watch and read, where to spend your time, and with whom to associate. You know what you want to accomplish. You know the kind of person you really want to become. Each of us has a divine potential because each is a child of God. Each is equal in His eyes. The implications of this truth are profound. Brothers and sisters, please listen carefully to what I am about to say. God does not love one race more than another. His doctrine on this matter is clear. He invites all to come unto Him, black and white, bond and free, male and female, (2 Nephi 26:33). The question for each of us, regardless of race, is the same. Are you willing to let God prevail in your life? As you study your scriptures during the next six months, I encourage you to make a list of all that the Lord has promised He will do for covenant Israel. I think you will be astounded! Ponder these promises. Talk about them with your family and friends. Then live and watch for these promises to be fulfilled in your own life. #GeneralConference

Have you heard the new youth theme for 2021? "Wherefore, be not weary in well-doing, for YE ARE LAYING THE FOUNDATION of a GREAT WORK. And out of small things proceedeth that which is great. Behold, the Lord requireth the heart and a willing mind. The music is great too! Check it out.