Relief Society Lesson: Baptism

Last Sunday's lesson was given by Rachel and the topic was "Baptism."  We discussed the importance of our baptismal covenants and what they were. Rachel wrote down some key points on the board as follows:

Baptismal Covenants

• Take upon us the name of the Savior
• Remember Him
• Keep the commandments
• Have His spirit to be with us
• Remission of sins
• Mourn with those that mourn
• Service
• Sustain the Kingdom of Heaven

During the discussion one sister pointed out how reminding ourselves of the first point, taking upon us the name of Christ, is a very important part of living the gospel.  By taking upon Christ's name and being His representative, we live in a way that only He would approve of with the music we listen to, the way we dress, etc.  In order to do so we must also remember Him on a daily basis.  

Many sisters discussed how the covenants we made at our Baptism are very basic but are so important because they are the foundation of everything.  Without these covenants we wouldn't be able to enjoy the blessings that we do today.  Sis. Chalmer pointed out that the big difference between those who are visitors/investigators/excommunicated and those who are members is that members have made those covenants and are living in a way that they keep those covenants that they had made and are able to enjoy the blessings that come from them as a result.  It's a very important thing that is not to be taken lightly.  But the beauty of repentance and the grace of the Lord also allows those who are not in the covenant the opportunity to participate in the making and keeping of them so that they too may partake of its blessings.

Many of us made our baptismal covenants when were 8 years old and others converted to the church later in life with each of us developing and enriching our testimonies at various points in our lives.  As Rachel pointed out, either way is amazing and admirable and we are very blessed to have baptismal covenants and be a members of this church.  Thank you Rachel for the wonderful lesson!