Detroit, Michigan
63rd operating temple
Dedicated: 23 Oct 1999
By: Gordon B. Hinckley
Jesus Christ, Power of
D&C 76:24
That by Him, and through Him, and of Him, the worlds are and were created, and the inhabitants thereof are begotten sons and daughters unto God.
Book of Mormon
Mosiah 21:9-27
D&C
Review section 45
"Come Follow Me"
Review the lesson, "The Promises Shall Be Fulfilled"
AprGenCon
'Essential Conversations'
Sister Joy D. Jones
To our Heavenly Father, children have never been secondary - they have always been "primary."
He trusts us to value, respect, and protect them as children of God.
That means we never harm them physically, verbally, or emotionally in any way, even when tensions and pressures run high. Instead we value children, and we do all we can to combat the evils of abuse. Their care is primary to us - as it is to Him.
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We believe that through the Atonement of Christ, all mankind may be saved, by obedience to the laws and ordinances of the Gospel.
Woke up at 5:05 but didn't get up until 5:25. I went over to my desk and did some planning and praying. I prayed for Tanner and Max who seem to be having the most difficulty at this time and because we are fasting for them. James and I had family prayer and scripture study from the Book of Mormon, something we sometimes forget to do on Sunday mornings. I also studied President Nelson's talk on faith in preparation for Relief Society next week.
James got to church in time to help prepare the sacrament as he is helping to bless it today. We have so few worthy youth that the Melchizedek priesthood has to help out each week.
I gave Maxine her dozen rolls. I tried to be discreet and I'm glad she sits on the back row. We sat by the Halcomb's but I've decided that this has to be our last week because Kerri has to go in and out to run the Zoom broadcast and with us on the end, we are in her way.
Brother Grapp conducted our fast and testimony meeting this morning. I had not intended to bear my testimony today especially since I had just spoken last week. As someone was testifying that Jesus is the Christ and President Russell M. Nelson is the Prophet today I was reminded of a story Sister Dew shared in her talk at women's conference. She, Elder Rasband, and someone involved in the church's media department met with President Nelson last fall to discuss the need for President Nelson to give a message of hope to the world. The consensus was that it would be a good thing to do but no definite plans were made. The next morning the other members of the committee got a message from President Nelson. He said that he had received revelation from the Lord during the night. He said the Lord wanted him to give a message of hope to the world. It was to be given the following Friday and then he gave a specific time frame for this message. Sister Dew said the committee would never have suggested that the message be given on a Friday and would never have agreed to the length of the message mentioned by President Nelson. The message was given as part of the #givethanks campaign and was given on November 20, 2020. She said this message was heard by more people in the world than any message from a prophet ever before. I testified that I knew that Jesus Christ was the head of this Church and that he speaks to His prophet, President Russell M. Nelson. I felt so compelled to get up and give this testimony that I knew if I didn't I would regret it later because the opportunity would have been lost. Very seldom do I feel so compelled to bear my testimony but I am grateful that I did today.
Brother Allen shared that he and his wife went to the valley yesterday and visited their daughter Heidi and her family. Heidi had arranged for all of them to go to "Feed My Starving Children" and pack food to be distributed to needy countries around the world. Brother Allen said they showed a video about a 12 year old girl in Uganda who starved to death. Others around her tried to comfort her but could not offer food because they didn't have any either. Brother Allen mentioned how this experience touched him and made him more aware of the blessings he has in his life. He challenged Talon W. to bear his testimony. Talon has been living in Washington state but just happened to be here today. He served a mission in Uganda and he testified of the faith of the Saints in that country. He said he knew of people who would get up and walk six miles to church but did not have any food in their home. They sacrificed to be obedient and were blessed because of it. It was a wonderful testimony and encouraged James and I that we should increase our fast offerings.
James had an opportunity to give a blessing this afternoon. Kathy Crane is still having stomach pain which causes her to be nauseous. She has been to many doctors for this problem and no one has been able to help her. Kathy knows of the blessing I received for my back and sciatic nerve pain. Chuck told James earlier when he heard this story: "Maybe you should give Kathy a blessing because I don't seem to be able to help her." I'm not sure of this is why they asked James to give Kathy a blessing, but I think it may have had something to do with it. I asked James what he said in the blessing. He said he couldn't remember but that he felt good about what he had said.
James broke his fast with steak, gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans with bacon, and homemade rolls. Afterwards he did some indexing and then went in to take a nap. I worked on my blog this afternoon.
Tamara informed us that we would not be giving our lesson on faith next week. Bishop Hunsaker wants all the women to come into the third overflow for Mother's Day. He said he was going to make his famous fruit salad and we were going to talk about mothers. This means our lesson will be put off until June 6th and Becky Skousen's lesson will be on June 27th. I'm excited to try Bishop Hunsaker's fruit salad. I had no idea it was famous.
This evening we FaceTimed with Jared, Kacey, and Charlie. James just said to me the other day how much he missed Facetiming with them so I was excited when they contacted us and ask if tonight would be good. They had taken a walk and found a spot to do some sidewalk chalk art. Charlie had to show us her "dirty" hands covered with purple. We didn't talk too long before Charlie was ready to go home and take a bath. She started walking by herself but when she noticed mama and dad weren't coming she came back. We are so grateful for these sessions!
James and I watched the 11th episode of season 8's "When Calls the Heart." Next week is the finale and Elizabeth will either choose Nathan or Lucas.
I wonder if she's still living the good life.
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