Service

Dear IRSC,

It has been a while. A lot of the committee members have already gone on their missions, at may mga aalis pa. But because of this, should we, who are left, neglect the duty that is appointed to us? I think we are forgetting that we are part of this important organization. It may still be a baby organization in the stake, but this will be a stepping stone for everyone in Las Pinas, and we will be the pioneer officers, if in case this will continue on up to Las Pinas Institute of Religion. Isn't it great to hear that we are the first set of officers to represent the IRSC? Isn't it a good feeling that we were able to build the foundation for the future generations? But how can we feel this? How can we be proud of the service that we have done if we are not taking action now?

Take action, now. Contribute what you can. Take initiative. Inspire others and uplift them as you represent the IRSC. Let us be servants to them: to the YSA, to the Institute students in our stake. Don't let this opportunity pass by. We must be "anxiously engaged in a good cause, and do many things of [our] own free will, and bring to pass much righteousness." (Doctrine and Covenants 58:27). Our acts of service by being a part of IRSC would seem to have small impact now, but I know, that it will continue to grow and get bigger and better in the future. 

Let us serve, now. Serve them with passion. Serve Him "with all your heart and with all your soul." The Lord requires the "heart and a willing mind," so unless we have this, our service will be ineffective.

Know the reason why we serve through IRSC. I cannot answer it for you, I know all of us will have different reasons and motivations to serve. Ponder about it, and then think about what you can and will do for that reason. 

I know this is tough, this is challenging, but we are called, we are qualified, and therefore, we can do this. There is that joy of service that is incomparable to any feeling of greatness that a person can feel. Still, Elder Bruce R. McConkie said "Knowing is not enough, we must apply. being willing is not enough, we must do. Progress is not created by contented people. It is up to us, you and me, to be uncomfortable in complacency, to refrain from being spectators, and to be players in the game of life. The Lord has chosen His people to perform a mighty work."

Let us be an example to our fellow YSA and Institute classmates. Let us serve as the Savior did. Sabi pa, the greater your service, the closer your access to God. One who serves and sacrifices goes to bed at night with peace of mind. 

Let us all be eager to serve. Let us teach them to walk in the ways of truth and soberness, teach them to love one another and to serve one another (Mosiah 4:15).

I love you, guys.

PS. Plan for the February Activity please. :))