Bishop's Standards Nights

Young men and women of the Bloomington 7^th Ward, along with their parents, participated in a fireside on Wednesday, January 15 with members of the Bishopric to discuss the Lord’s standards relating to the 2014 Church-wide mutual theme which is “Come unto Christ and be perfected in Him and deny yourselves of all ungodliness…” (see Moroni 10:32).   The well-attended Bishop’s Standards Night began with a delicious, sit-down meatloaf dinner prepared by Grandma Tobler’s Kitchen in Santa Clara and ended with poignant words of spiritual direction. Bishop John Goldhardt had a discussion with the youth concerning what the traits of the Savior are and what it really means to “Come Unto Christ”.  He warned the young people of the dangers of  pornography of any kind, and the attack on the sanctity of marriage, family, and the Plan of Salvation.  The Bishop emphasized obedience as a central part of coming to the Savior and reminded his audience obedience is the greatest weapon against temptation and evil.  He ended with his testimony of the Savior and a charge for each young person to come closer to Christ by reading the scriptures, partaking of the sacrament worthily, and making the Holy Temple a central part of their lives.