Tampico, Mexico
83rd operating temple
Dedicated: 20 May 2000
Jesus Christ, Redeemer
Helaman 14:17
But behold, the resurrection of Christ redeemeth mankind, yea, even all mankind, and bringeth them back into the presence of the Lord.
Book of Mormon
3 Nephi 21:1-29
D&C
Saints chapter 37
"Come Follow Me"
Videos on family history work, FSS & FHE
OctGenCon
"The Need for a Church"
President Dallin H. Oaks
First Counselor in the First Presidency
Today, my message concerns such good and religious-minded people who have stopped attending or participating in their churches. When I say "churches," I include synagogues, mosques, or other religious organizations. We are concerned that attendance in all of these is down significantly, nationwide. If we cease valuing our churches for any reason, we threaten our personal spiritual life, and significant numbers separating themselves from God reduce His blessings to our nations.
Six Church Proclamations
1. "Proclamation of the First Presidency to the Saints Scattered Abroad"
Issued on January 15, 1841, in Nauvoo, Illinois - Signed by Joseph Smith, Sidney Rigdon and Hyrum Smith, the proclamation details the progress of the Church despite hardships and persecutions.
Relief Society Lesson
The Savior's Abiding Compassion
Elder Ulisses Soares
The Savior acted compassionately toward all who would come unto Him - without distinction - and most especially toward those who most needed His help.
Up at 4:30. My blood glucose level was 105, within range for early morning before I eat. Prayed for Hawley Lott, Nikki's friend who was paralyzed from the shoulders down after receiving her Covid booster shot. Stacy is keeping me updated.
Studied Proverbs 15:1- "A soft answer turneth away wrath"
This is part of my self-mastery study. I am trying to better myself in three areas: 1) My eating habits, 2) My spending habits, and 3) Controlling my temper, yes I have one.
This thought comes from today's study of The MindBody Toolkit: Every thought I have is a chemical reaction in my body.
From "God Will Prevail": Adam and Even preached the gospel to their children. Some of them didn't listen (imagine that!), and committed grievous sins.
James was going to go to Jerald Hatch's funeral in Taylor but he was just too miserable so he stayed home. He did go to the dump this afternoon for which I am most grateful.
I went to the Vernon ward building to attend the memorial service for Terry and Chris Bowen. I did not know either of these men personally, but I am going to help with the luncheon and to support Sean and Heather.
Brother Peeler conducted the service and was also the main speaker. Brother Goodman was supposed to but he is under Covid quarantine. Here is a list of ward members who attended. There was a mother and two children sitting by me that I did not know. Everyone else was from our ward. The service was held in the Relief Society room:
The Peelers, Sister Vaught and Sister Van Haren who did the music, the older Wilhelms along with Ruthie, the McCamys, the Lauritzens,
the Klugs, Brother Cooper, the Diewalds, the Scotts, Judds, and Millers, the Cranes, and Tamara, and I. Three people representing the VFW came and did a tribute and prayer and then gave Sean a flag. His dad was a veteran. Everyone except Tamara, Kathy and I, went outside for a 21 gun salute.
Brother Bowen gave a short history of his dad and his brother. Heather sang, "God Be With You 'Til We Meet Again." Her voice was very soft and several people hummed along with her which I thought was supportive and kind.
Sister Crane had tablecloths and centerpieces on six or seven tables in the cultural hall. She had assigned four sisters to bring casseroles, and there were several salads and rolls. For dessert she had asked for cookies. I only took a picture of the dessert table. Very few people stayed for the luncheon so there was plenty of food. Two chicken casseroles, a potato and ham casserole, and a bean and corn soup.
Tamara, the Cranes and I all sat at the same table. Afterwards while the men put up the tables and set the chairs up for Sunday School, the women worked in the kitchen dividing up the food, folding tablecloths, and doing dishes. Sister Peeler and I did the dishes while Kathy and Tamara divided up the food. We have a sister whose husband died a couple of days ago so we sent some food to her. We also sent some to the Goodman's and the rest went home with the Bowen's.
I had left this morning at 9:45 and got home a little after one. James was in bed. I rested for awhile and then got up to do some walking and finish my blog. This evening James and I made a green chili pork stew and watched a Christmas movie: "Next Stop, Christmas" with Christopher Lloyd and Lea Thompson.
It was around 10:00 when we went to bed.
Happy 15th Birthday Evan!
Memorial Service
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