Building your Ark *Lesson 17: The Ark wasn’t Built in a Day

Lesson 17: The Ark wasn’t Built in a Day

Presented by Debbie Kent

http://www.peaceofpreparedness.com/

Just as Noah didn’t build his Ark in one day, neither can you do this. I know that being prepared in all things seems a bit daunting, that’s why we do it one board at a time, until our Arks are complete. Think you can’t afford it? Read the story at the end about the family of 15 who acquired their food store in one year for $58.81. We have been given promises that as we do our very best the Lord will help with the rest. I know this to be true. Here are a few quotes concerning this.

“Regularly put into your home storage a few wholesome, basic food items and some water that is safe to drink. Over time you can expand this into a longer-term supply and other staples. As you do your very best, you can be confident that "the barrel of meal shall not waste, neither shall the cruse of oil fail.“ You shall be prepared, and because you are prepared, you "shall not fear." Bishop Keith B. McMullin “Lay Up In Store”

“Now you ask where do I get the money for these things. The Lord will make it possible, if we make a firm commitment, for every LDS family to have a year’s supply of food reserves…All we have to do is decide, commit to do it, and then keep the commitment. Miracles will take place: the way will be opened and we will have our storage areas filled.  Vaughn J. Featherstone, April Conference. 1976

5 Steps to Success
• Pray for confirmation, desire and means
• Inventory what you already have
• Make a List of what you still NEED; want
• Use It: Healthier, rotate, avoid problems
• DO IT! Your survival depends on it

Building your Ark *Lesson 16: Noah had Protection

Lesson 16: Noah had Protection

Presented by Debbie Kent

http://www.peaceofpreparedness.com/

Noah had divine protection: if you are following the commandments, you too are entitled to this. But what are some other ways we can protect ourselves?

These can include: having insurance, a will or trust; identity theft; fraud schemes; protecting our computers and defending ourselves while walking down the street. In addition to this there is surviving after a disaster. Historically there are two major threats in survival situations: wild dogs/animals, and gangsters/looters. At some point, you may need some type of neighborhood security or security for your family or a way to kill food. If you are going to have weapons as part of your preparedness plan it is important to obtain them now and learn how to safely use and store them and don’t forget the ammunition.

Now what about those who would plunder and break in and take that which we have stored for our families' needs? Don't give this one more idle thought. There is a God in heaven whom we have obeyed. Do you suppose he would abandon those who have kept his commandments? He said, "If ye are prepared, ye need not fear." (D&C 38:30)

Level One: Keep the commandments, listen to and follow promptings; family and neighbors

Level Two: Insurance, will or trust; protecting identity and computers; ward block units

Level Three: Self-Defense class; places of refuge (Stake)

Level Four: Guns and ammunition (as led by the Spirit); tactical training