OUR FAMILY: Sunday, April 9, 2017

Tuesday, April 11, 2017

Sunday, April 9, 2017

Hartford, Connecticut

155th operating temple

Mosiah 4:1-8

King Benjamin's people receive a remission of their sins and are filled with joy and peace.

*Read Mosiah 4:1-2. When the people recognized their sinfulness, they repented, expressing their faith in Jesus Christ and His Atonement.

*According to Mosiah 4:3, what feelings come to those who have been forgiven of their sins by the Lord?

*Read Mosiah 4:4-8. What did King Benjamin want his people to understand after they had received a remission of their sins?

*According to these verses, what are the only "conditions whereby we can be saved"?

*Repentance and obedience require much work and effort on our part. However, no matter how hard we work, we could never receive forgiveness of our sins and the gift of salvation without the Atonement of Jesus Christ.

Helaman 6

The righteous Lamanites preach to the wicked Nephites - Both peoples prosper during an era of peace and plenty - Lucifer, the author of sin, stirs up the hearts of the wicked and the Gadianton robbers in murder and wickedness - The robbers take over the Nephite government. About 29-23 B.C.

DC 54:1-10

The Saints must keep the gospel covenant to gain mercy; they must be patient in tribulation.

There are many great verses, which ones spoke to me?

Verses 3; 6; 10.

General Conference

Confide in God Unwaveringly

Elder Ulisses Soares

"If we are steadfast and do not waver in our faith, the Lord

will increase our capacity to raise ourselves above the challenges of life."

Brighter and Brighter Until the Perfect Day

Elder Mark E. Bragg

"Even in the most difficult and darkest of times, there is light and goodness all around us."

I was up at 5 a.m. to finish my talk and work on my Primary lesson, "Emma Smith Selects Sacred Hymns." I was so tired and had to take a short nap before Church.

Sandra W. and I spoke in sacrament meeting on The Strengthening Marriage class manual. Sandra spoke on the first three chapters, Applying Gospel Principles, Communicating with Love, and Fostering Equality and Unity. She spoke for 25 minutes. I spoke on the last three chapters, Overcoming Anger, Resolving Conflict, and Enriching Marriage. I spoke for about 15 minutes which left 5 minutes or so for Anne M. to make a few comments and bear her testimony. I was grateful to have Kim, Brian and Jared in the congregation today. I am glad this assignment is over. Now I need to focus on Easter, and then my talk on receiving personal revelation for women's conference.

This is what happens in Primary when we sing "Once There Was a Snowman."

It looks like an air raid.

Kim, Brian, and Jared all went to James's gospel doctrine class which made him feel good. After the block James and Brian gave Jared a health blessing and a comfort blessing. Brian anointed and James was the spokesperson.

We enjoyed our lunch and then Jared got out his computer and looked up information on Brian's family. There were several pictures of his grandparents and other relatives which was exciting for both him and Kim.

Brian trying to send the photos they found

to his dad.

Everyone left in the early afternoon. Jared went the Green's Peak way. We went in to take a nap after they left. James had his phone on vibrate and received a message from Jared that he got stuck. James's truck isn't here so he called Chuck Crane for help. Somehow Owen P. and Kip H. found out that Jared was stuck and offered to help. That is the way people are around here. We are small in numbers but mighty in spirit.