8-19-12 Lesson on the Sabbath Day

Posted by: Sally

Our lesson on Sunday was taught by Janae Howell from the George Albert Smith manual.

Here is a link to the lesson, Offer up thy Sacraments on my Holy day.

Janae did a great job of leading a discussion which ranged from hearing what kind of changes converts went through with sabbath observance to ideas of how sisters help make Sunday special in their home.  She also pulled out so many great quotes from the manual that stirred even more discussion.

We talked about some of the benefits and blessings that come from keeping the Sabbath day holy.  Not only do we renew our covenants each Sunday but we have the added blessings of more time with our families, a break from consumerism, less stress, learned reverence, and the list goes on.  I think it shows how loving our Father in Heaven is.  When we are obedient to his commandments he showers us with blessings.


Janae emailed me this quote from the lesson that she wanted to share on the blog.

• As a child, George Albert Smith learned the importance of honoring the Sabbath day. Often on Sundays a group of neighborhood boys would come to his house after Sunday School to invite him to play ball. “I was like the boys,” he said. “I thought it would be lots of fun to play ball and to play other games. But I had a wonderful mother. She did not say, ‘You cannot do it,’ but she did say: ‘Son, you will be happier if you do not do that. …’ I want to tell you I am grateful for that kind of training in the home.”¹ The impact of his mother’s teachings can be seen in President Smith’s frequently reminding the Saints that keeping the Sabbath day holy brings great blessings.