OUR FAMILY: Sun, Feb. 27th, 2022: Mexico City Mexico Temple, Dad's bday, J Ward council, pack a lunch, Sacrament mtg Wilhelm's, We give prayers, RS, Debra Martin, ministering mtg, Pierce sick, Rootstech class

Mexico City, Mexico

26th operating temple

Dedicated: 2-4 Dec 1983

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ, Rock

Psalms 18:2

The Lord is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower.

Book of Mormon

2 Nephi 20:12-34

"Come Follow Me"

Review Genesis 24-27 "The Covenant is Renewed"

OctGenCon

"Giving Holiness To The Lord"

Bishop L. Todd Budge

Second Counselor in the Presiding Bishopric

In modern usage, the term sacrifice has come to connote the concept of "giving up" things for the Lord and His kingdom. However, in ancient days, the meaning of the word sacrifice was more closely tied to its two Latin roots: sacer, meaning "sacred" or "Holy," and facere, meaning "to make." Thus, anciently sacrifice meant literally "to make something or someone holy." Viewed as such, sacrifice is a process of becoming holy and coming to know God, not an event or ritualistic "giving up" of things for the Lord.

"Remember Thy Suffering Saints, O Our God"

Elder Anthony D. Perkins

Of the Seventy

The Book of Mormon teaches that Jesus Christ would "take upon him" our pains, sicknesses, and infirmities so He can succor us. How can you draw upon the power that Jesus Christ offers to succor you and strengthen you in times of suffering? The key is binding yourself to the Savior by keeping the covenants you have made with Him. We make these covenants as we receive priesthood ordinances.

"One Percent Better"

Elder Michael A. Dunn

Of the Seventy

As to repentance's prerequisite of faith, the scriptures are clear. All that's initially required is a mere "particle of faith." And if we can muster this "mustard see" mentality, we too can expect unexpected and exceptional improvements in our lives. But remember, just as we would not attempt to go from being Attila the Hun to Mother Teresa overnight, so too should we reorient our patterns of improvement incrementally. Even if the changes needed in your life are wholesale, begin at a small scale. That's especially true if you are feeling overwhelmed or discouraged.

Inklings

"Simply Beautiful - Beautifully Simple"

Elder Gary H. Stevenson

Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles

Matthew 22;36-40

Alma 18

Alma 20:26

"It has been said the gospel of Jesus Christ is simply beautiful and beautifully simple"

Today would have been my dad's 91st birthday. Happy Birthday Dad!

James left around 7:15 for ward council. I was studying from the Book of Mormon when he left. When I finished studying I went in and packed a lunch for myself. We are having a Relief Society ministering meeting after the block and it may take a couple of hours or so. As I was getting ready for sacrament meeting I listened to my Glenn Yarborough songs. As a teenager I had this LP and at night before I went to bed I would turn on the record and let it play while I went to sleep. As I was playing it this morning it brought back memories. As I was leaving I played Carrie Underwood's My Savior album. Good music. This one reminds me of my Nannie. Before she joined the church she had some good gospel music. She gave me the sheet music and I learned to play some of it as a kid. "The Old Rugged Cross" and "In the Garden."

The only thing about getting to church a little early is the bishop comes and shakes your hand and asks you to give the prayers in the meeting. I gave the opening prayer and James said the closing.

John and Sandra Wilhelm were the speakers in sacrament meeting today and Ruthie was the youth speaker. Ruthie spoke about the new Young Women's theme. Sandra told a story about Lacy Rawlings who lost two children and a nephew when she and her husband crossed Tonto Creek during a flood. Sandra said that Lacy got a job at a mortuary because she wanted to show compassion to others who lost loved ones. Sandra then told how Trenda lost her father-in-law and Lacy and Trenda's mother-in-law, Tami Ellsworth, were friends and how much Lacy was able to help Tami through this difficult time.

I can't remember John's talk and I am not at home to look at my notes from sacrament meeting. I did write "It was good" in my small journal.

After the meeting was over I spoke with Ruthie and George. I told Ruthie she did a good job and congratulated her on being a state wrestling champion. I then asked them what kind of cake their mother liked. Her birthday is on Wednesday and I want to make her a cake. George, who is five said he thought she liked lemon. Ruthie agreed. I asked if she liked chocolate and they both said yes.

Kerri conducted Relief Society today. She thanked everyone for praying for her when she had her kidney transplant. I sat near the back on the same row as a sister I did not know. We were the only ones on our side of the room in this row. After I was done signing birthday cards and passed them on to Kerri I introduced myself to this sister. Debra Martin. I've heard Tamara talk about her. Her husband died in November and she has been coming to church since then. Debra lived in Chandler on Ivanhoe between Arizona Ave. and Alma Sch Rd. I told her where I lived and we talked about Chandler for awhile. Then she started telling me about the grief her husband's son gave her when her husband passed away. She finally had to get a restraining order against him. When Debra left I said goodbye and told her I was so glad I got to meet her. She returned the sentiment.

Rosie Lauritzen was the teacher today and we studied "Worthiness is Not Flawlessness" by Brother Bradley Wilcox. We had a good discussion. Rosie asked what grace meant and I gave her an answer based on Emily's description. Grace heals wounds and elevates souls. Sister Wallace added that to her grace is mercy. Someone doing something for us that we cannot do for ourselves. I like that too.

After Debra left, Maxine, Kerri, Tamara, and I set up for our ministering redo meeting. Maxine gave the opening prayer. We started our meeting at 11:30 and worked until after 1. We felt good about the changes we made and we will be ready to move forward with our new assignments next Sunday, the first week of March.

When I get home James is asleep on the bed. I go to the recliner and lie down. A little while later James comes in acting worried. He says he was concerned because I was gone so long. He then proceeded to tell me something Brother Peeler said about me in Elders Quorum. He taught today's lesson and said he was sorry Sister Lambson couldn't be here to teach because she is such a good teacher. You saw an indication of that last week when she taught in Sunday School but I've seen it over and over again as we meet in our "Come Follow Me" group. Thank you Brother Peeler but now I feel like I have to live up to a certain standard. I hope I don't disappoint you.

Catherine Halcomb texted me and asked if I could take her to the doctor on Wednesday. I had already committed to James to go to the valley with him, which I told her. I told her I was sorry. She was able to get Sue Hubble to commit to take her and she called it a "tender mercy."

I have not heard from Ginger for a few days so I texted her. Her daughter is expecting a baby and they had a baby shower for her. Ginger has two daughters that are visiting her.

Pierce was not at church today and I asked James to text him to see if he was okay. This is the return text that he got:

Yes, I am fine. It's just that I have a nasty cold, and didn't want to share that with anybody! I am right at the peak of coughing and phlegm, so I would put the fear in people's hearts. I'm just isolating myself until the nastier symptoms are gone. I did sleep a lot for a couple of days, but I am feeling somewhat better now. This was all complements of a grandson that I was babysitting about a week ago. His nose was running like a faucet.

Thanks for inquiring! How are you doing? Any relief? Anything new? I'm glad we checked on him.

James fixed dinner for us, shrimp and veggies, and then he did the dishes. I am so grateful!

We finished our book, "The Slow March of Light", the true story of Bob Inama. Louisa was a composite fictional character. We really liked the book because of Bob's integrity and his testimony of the gospel and his purpose for being a prisoner in a German prison. He said the reason he was there was to help bring the gospel to Adolf. Later he heard from Adolf and because of Bob's example he joined the church. Such a good ending!

James indexed most of the day. I went online and took a Roostech class from last year about finding your ancestors in books and print. There are 85 classes and I have a year to take them.

Happy Birthday Dad!