Brisbane, Australia
115th operating temple
Dedicated: 15 June 2003
By: Gordon B. Hinckley
Jesus Christ betrayal of
Mark 14:44
And he that betrayed him had given them a token, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he; take him, and lead him away safely.
Book of Mormon
Mosiah 18:17-35
*What teachings did Alma introduce to the new converts and how did these teachings differ from King Noah?
Article: Live by the Savior's Teachings
By: N. Eldon Tanner
Dec. 1982
tavacivan: "For their labor, they were to receive the grace of God" (26) In Christ's Church, we have a lay ministry which sets us apart from other churches in the world. We also believe that a higher law allows us power to do what we are asked to do as we serve our fellowman. This is a compensation that cannot be imitated by money. It is His power and His strength that we have access to. We are to take care of each other spiritually, temporally and emotionally. (28,29) The Church of Jesus Christ is run by imperfect people but the organization and doctrine of the Church is sound and constant. His laws are perfect and when implemented correctly, we have great power and strength. These people were drawn to truth and were hungry and ready for Alma's teachings! We have access to so much truth!
Old Testament
1 Samuel 5
The Philistines place the ark in the house of Dagon, their god - The Philistines in Ashdod, then Gath, and then Ekron are plagued and slain because the ark is lodged with them.
General Conference
It Is All About People
Bishop Gerald Causse
"The Church is all about you, the Lord's disciples - those who love and follow Him and who have taken His name upon them."
I was up at 4:15 this morning. I showered and then had breakfast. James thinks Hong Kong is in Taiwan so I have to get out my world map and show him he is wrong. Ridiculous. Why would I waste time doing this when I should have been getting ready to go to the temple? I am ashamed of myself, even if I was right about Hong Kong. The win was bittersweet because I had to rush to get ready. We left in a rush and then realized we had forgotten to bring the muffins so we had to come back to get them. Now we are officially later than we've ever been for our temple shift, but thanks to James's driving we make it in plenty of time for our preparation meeting at 7 a.m.
We were under the direction of President and Sister Reidhead this morning, our old schoolmates at Snowflake Union High School.
Sister Reidhead talked about the new garments for sisters and then we watched films about the ordinances clothes and the endowment session.
My schedule for today went something like this:
7:30 - Initiatory worker, which I am beginning to love even though I don't have everything memorized. These blessings are so amazing!
8:00 - Celestial Room - time to ponder and meditate and admire the beauty of this room.
8;30 - Break time with James, Sister Badger who remembered James from high school and his pet Pete the Crow. She was a close friend of James's sister Connie. Her last name was Petersen in high school. Sister Hansen joined us. She is from Joseph City and knows the Hunsakers. She told me a story of when she was Kip's Cub Scout leader.
9 - Prepare for the 9:30 session. Today I am the 1st follower. Sister Badger is the 2nd follower. James is the follower for the brothers and led the prayer circle and did an awesome job.
This afternoon I worked in initiatory again, was the greeter for the baptistry. During this time I got to visit with my good friend from Chandler and fellow temple worker, Debbie. Her daughter is married to Rex Bergstrom. My last assignment was the locker room. Since I was the last one on our shift with this assignment I had to check all the locked lockers to make sure no one had left anything.
One of the exciting things that happened in the temple today was the sealing of Bishop and Sister Hall's son, Kendall to his wife Chanel. Bishop Hall was our first bishop in Vernon and when I was a youth growing up in Show Low his grandpa was my bishop.
A great day for this family. Weston, Kendall's brother should have been there but I didn't see him. I guess he is working for a pest control company in Florida.
James and I got home from the temple a little after 2. I ate, had a short rest and then got ready to go to stake conference leadership meeting. James took me to the church where the Applegate's and Sister Halcomb were waiting for me. Our meeting in Lakeside starts at 4.
Our company left this morning.
Our leadership training meeting went something like this:
President Beeler:
"God's hands are in the details of the work."
President Jensen:
"One more step in the unfolding of the restoration."
President Shumway:
"The Lord wants our hearts. When we give our hearts to Him, He performs miracles."
Elder Jones:
DC 43:8-9
8 And now, behold, I give unto you a commandment, that when ye are assembled together ye shall instruct and edify each other, that ye may know how to act and direct my church, how to act upon the points of my law and commandments, which I have given.
9 And thus ye shall become instructed in the law of my church, and be sanctified by that which ye have received, and ye shall bind yourselves to act in all holiness before me-
DC 107:89 - Preside, council, teach.
Elder Brent D. Foster
"Authority and keys establish order."
Exaltation - Life like Him
Eternal Life - Life with Him
Testimony - I know - Alma 30:41; Conversion - I do - Hel. 6:3;
Sanctification - I feel - Hel. 3:35; Exaltation - I become -
A council is a fundamental principle of human life. When you tell someone what to do, you are telling them to become like you.
Leadership is the ability to draw forth people's potentiality.
The greater the agency and opportunity, the greater the growth.
" I want to expand the vision of why the Lord wants us to work in councils."
DC 88:122
Vision determines direction
1. Vision
2. Share
3. Agree on outcome
John 10:12-12
Goals
Distance Indicators
Specific plan
Motivate, inspire
We can't program people back to heaven.
Romans 0:16-17; DC 84:38; DC 58:25-26; Hel.10:4-5;
It's all about revelation.
During the break between meetings the Applegate's and Kerri went to get dinner. I stayed at the church and moved up in the chapel to save a place for James. He ended up being late because of a flat tire and sat in the back. Gratefully the Lauritzen's from our ward came and sat by me.
"God's hands are in the details of the work."
President Jensen:
"One more step in the unfolding of the restoration."
President Shumway:
"The Lord wants our hearts. When we give our hearts to Him, He performs miracles."
Elder Jones:
DC 43:8-9
8 And now, behold, I give unto you a commandment, that when ye are assembled together ye shall instruct and edify each other, that ye may know how to act and direct my church, how to act upon the points of my law and commandments, which I have given.
9 And thus ye shall become instructed in the law of my church, and be sanctified by that which ye have received, and ye shall bind yourselves to act in all holiness before me-
DC 107:89 - Preside, council, teach.
Elder Brent D. Foster
"Authority and keys establish order."
Exaltation - Life like Him
Eternal Life - Life with Him
Testimony - I know - Alma 30:41; Conversion - I do - Hel. 6:3;
Sanctification - I feel - Hel. 3:35; Exaltation - I become -
A council is a fundamental principle of human life. When you tell someone what to do, you are telling them to become like you.
Leadership is the ability to draw forth people's potentiality.
The greater the agency and opportunity, the greater the growth.
" I want to expand the vision of why the Lord wants us to work in councils."
DC 88:122
Vision determines direction
1. Vision
2. Share
3. Agree on outcome
John 10:12-12
Goals
Distance Indicators
Specific plan
Motivate, inspire
We can't program people back to heaven.
Romans 0:16-17; DC 84:38; DC 58:25-26; Hel.10:4-5;
It's all about revelation.
During the break between meetings the Applegate's and Kerri went to get dinner. I stayed at the church and moved up in the chapel to save a place for James. He ended up being late because of a flat tire and sat in the back. Gratefully the Lauritzen's from our ward came and sat by me.
Adult Session
The invocation was given by Sister Gatewood, the first woman to be the chairman of the White Mountain Apace Tribe.
Elder Jones
Video: saw, felt, heard.
"Simple acts of service can be profound."
"Why we minister: Because we follow Jesus Christ."
"Our Heavenly Father wants all of His children home."
How can I be a minister for the Savior Jesus Christ.
Sister Thomas, Stake Relief Society President
"Pray for each individual."
President Shumway
"Study the why. So people can know God, that is the why. Our heart becomes His."
Scottsdale Mission President - President Robinson
"I am an ordained apostle of Jesus Christ." President Nelson's answer when a king asked him who he was.
Youth Choir:
Amazing Love
Sister Palmer, Matron of the Snowflake Temple
"Spend more time in the temple."
President Palmer of the Snowflake Temple
Isaiah 2:2-3
Come let us walk in the light of the Lord.
Elder Jones
God anointed Jesus Christ who went about doing good.
Told a ministering story of a young widow with two children.
Bradley D. Foster
"God wants His children home. 1 Nephi 5:16-17. There is power in knowing who we are and where we are going.
Family History: Discover-Gather-Connect.
He told us to watch the movie "Coco."
Pass on stories and photos.
"Don't let the wisdom of the old die with them."
One of the things Elder Foster had us do was the same thing Terry had us do last night on the Family Tree app. I was related to so many people it was ridiculous, including Elder Foster, President Robinson, Sister Halcomb and Brother Applegate, and Brother Allen.
Promised blessings of doing Temple and Family History Work from the prophets.
More closeness and joy with family, and divine protection.
Quentin L. Cook
Our amazing stake president, President Shumway
with his wife Heidi.
White Mountain Apache Tribe
recently elected chairwoman.
Kim's pom and cheer team.
Stacy had moved on to high school.
Sister Bingham and her look-a-likes,
except one.
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