Friday, April 9, 2021

Sat, Apr 3rd, 2021: Stockholm Sweden Temple, General Conference, Charlie colors eggs, Scarlett hunts eggs, Easter quotes, still in bed discouraged

 

Stockholm, Sweden
34th operating temple
Dedicated: 2 July 1985 
By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ, Only Begotten Son
Moses 6:62
And now, behold, I say unto you: This is the plan of salvation unto all men, through the blood of mine Only Begotten, who shall come in the meridian of time.
Book of Mormon
Words of Mormon 1:1-18
"Come Follow Me"
Easter lesson
AprGenCon
"Teaching in the Savior's Way"
Brother Jan E. Newman
Second Counselor in the Sunday School General Presidency
The introduction to Come, Follow Me gives a vision of what Christlike teaching can accomplish. "The aim of all gospel learning and teaching," it says, "is to deepen our conversion to Jesus Christ and help us become more like Him. ... The kind of gospel learning that strengthens our faith and leads to the miracle of conversion doesn't happen all at once. It extends beyond the classroom into an individual's heart and home."
The scriptures indicate that the Savior's ministry in ancient America was so impactful and widespread that "the people were all converted unto the Lord, upon all the face of the land, both Nephites and Lamanites, and there were no contentions and disputations among them, and every man did deal justly one with another."
How can our teaching have a similar effect on those we love? How can we teach more like the Savior and help others become more deeply converted?

Restoration Proclamation
P3
In humility, we declare that in answer to his prayer, God the Father and His Son, Jesus Christ, appeared to Joseph and inaugurated the "restitution of all things" (Acts 3:21) as foretold in the Bible. In this vision, he learned that following the death of the original Apostles, Christ's New Testament Church was lost from the earth. Joseph would be instrumental in its return.

I am struggling to exercise faith in the blessing I received last night. I know I will not receive a witness until after the trial of my faith. 
James is taking such good care of me. He feeds me, helps me get to the bathroom, and loves me no matter what. He brought me a Whataburger Junior and Ben and Jerry's Cherry Garcia ice cream.  Jared called a couple of his doctor friends to get help for me and at one point I was ready to go to the ER, but didn't. James and I said silent prayers today that I would be able to get out of bed. I was able to listen to several talks from conference. Charlie came in and visited and this morning James gave her the Easter basket we brought her. She loved the hopping bunny and squealed with delight the first time he hopped. 

James made a delicious breakfast casserole with hashbrowns, smoked meats, and eggs. Kacey says Charlie loves it when Jared is home and she wants him to do everything with her and for her. 

Tanner washed his truck today and then worked for a neighbor this afternoon. He wanted to buy Charlie some ice cream from the ice cream truck but the truck left before he found Charlie.

Here is what the lineup for General Conference looked like today:

Saturday Morning Session
Welcome Message
President Russell M. Nelson

God Among Us
Dieter F. Uchtdorf

Essential Conversations
Joy D. Jones
(She was released as Primary General President today)

Teaching in the Savior's Way
Brother Jan E. Newman

Hearts Knit Together
Gary E. Stevenson

Room in the Inn
Gerrit W. Gong

I Love to See the Temple
President Henry B. Eyring

Saturday Afternoon Session

Sustaining of General Authorities, 
Area Seventies, and General Officers
President Dallin H. Oaks

Church Auditing Department
Report, 2020
Jared B. Larson

Not as the World Giveth
Jeffrey R. Holland

Poor Little Ones
Jorge T. Becerra

Infuriating Unfairness
Dale G. Renlund

The Personal Journey of a Child of God
Neil L. Andersen

Ye Shall Be Free
Thierry K. Mutombo

Hope in Christ
M. Russell Ballard

Priesthood Session

Bishops - Shepherds over the Lord's Flock
Quentin L. Cook

You Can Gather Israel!
Ahmad S. Corbitt

This Is Our Time!
S. Gifford Nielsen

Bless in His Name
Henry B. Eyring

What Has Our Savior Done For Us?
Dallin H. Oaks

What We Are Learning and Will Never Forget
Russell M. Nelson

I have been here two days and spent both of those days in bed. James and I are praying fervently that I will be able to get out of bed and will be able to sit in the car for the ride home.





















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