Frieberg, Germany
33rd operating temple
Dedicated: 29-30 June 1985
By: Gordon B. Hinckley
Jesus Christ, Rock
Psalms 61:2
From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher than I.
Book of Mormon
2 Nephi 26:12-30
"Come Follow Me"
Review 28-33 "Surely the Lord Is in This Place"
OctGenCon
"The Need for a Church"
President Dallin H. Oaks
First Counselor in the First Presidency
Another great advantage of the restored Church is that it helps us grow spiritually. Growth means change. In spiritual terms this means repenting and seeking to draw nearer to the Lord. In the restored Church we have doctrine, procedures, and inspired helpers that assist us to repent. Their purpose, even in membership councils, is not punishment, like the outcome of a criminal court. Church membership councils lovingly seek to help us qualify for the mercy of forgiveness made possible through the Atonement of Jesus Christ.
Individual spirituality can seldom provide the motivation and structure for unselfish service provided by the restored Church.
Inklings
"Pure Truth, Pure Doctrine, and Pure Revelation"
President Russell M. Nelson
"Make Time for the Lord"
President Russell M. Nelson
Alma 26
President Beeler
O Be Wise, What Can I Say More?
I told the Relief Society Presidency this morning that I would not be at my meetings because of my swollen wrist. I felt better today but I was worried that I couldn't get ready, especially do my hair.
I sent off an email to all of the adults in the ward about the classes available through Rootstech for the next year. After I was finished I made the decision to go to church. I felt so much better than yesterday.
James helped me do the back of my hair and I managed to do everything else on my own. We even got to church on time. I am so glad I went. The testimonies in sacrament meeting were great, including James's. Here are the people who bore their testimonies:
Steve Allen, Tamara Applegate, Paula Johnson, Ruthie Wilhelm, Mel Wilhelm, Young girl who was visiting, Lorraine Vaught, Dave Westbrook, James Lambson, Jimmie Applegate.
Camrie was visiting and had her husband and her twins with her. They were covered up when I saw them and I got distracted and didn't go back to see them. I spoke with Denice Hall, and sat by Cress Miller in Sunday School.
Jimmie's Sunday School lesson was amazing. He told the class that the Lambson's were beating them 10-1. Jimmie asked us how many rungs were on Jacob's ladder. No one knew. He asked how many angels and someone said five. Five angels, Five covenants (temple) Five men who received the birthright and Five rungs in the ladder. His power point went something like this:
Five Rungs in the Ladder
Obedience - Abraham
Sacrifice - Isaac
Law of the Gospel - Jacob
Chastity - Joseph
Consecration - Ephraim
Temple are to us what Bethel was to Jacob.
After class James and I both went over and gave Pierce a hug and told him we were glad he was here.
I asked Jimmie where he got some of his information and he mentioned Alonzo Gaskill's book "They Lost Language of Symbolism." I went home and found my copy and did a little reading.
Darrel's family got her around 6 p.m. James was still taking his nap and I woke him up but he was upset because I didn't wake him up earlier. Addy, Ruby and I watched "When Calls the Heart" and "Winter Castle" about the ice hotel in Canada. Darrel, Trina, and Lola played a game, then I played Five Crowns with Ruby, Addy, Trina, and Darrel. I don't think James approves although he didn't say anything, he just kept indexing.
We Facetimed with Kacey, Jared, and Charlie this evening. It was fun to have Lola and Ruby here to see Charlie. Kacey gave us a tour of their house.
Darrel was telling about how their ministering brother, who is old, comes once a month and stays for an hour and usually teaches a lesson which Darrel says they don't want him to. He gave all of the kids a journal to write in. The next time he saw Lola he asked her if she had written in the journal and she said no. Then she whispered to Trina, "I did write in it, but not about Jesus."
Here is a brief summary of an email that President Beeler sent out to everyone in the stake on February 21st:
Carefully assure our houses are in order, temporally and spiritually
Be proactive not reactive
Evaluate finances and our ability to be self-reliant and prepared for stormy weather.
Have a few weeks supply of essentials. Live within our means.
Check on those to whom we minister.
Do things prayerfully and in order, be generous in tithes and offerings and watch out for our neighbors.
Heavenly Father loves you and will not forsake you.
Here are some notes I took when I read Sister Jones's talk "For Him" in preparation for Stake Women's Conference:
What is our purpose?
This verse changed our hearts and our approach: "Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, might, mind, and strength, and in the name of Jesus Christ thou shalt serve Him."
Knowing the who and the why in serving others helps us understand that the highest manifestation of love is devotion to God. When we focus on all that God has done for us, our service flows from a heart of gratitude. We can each make our to-do list a way to glorify Him.
"When Calls the Heart"
Lucas, little Jack, Elizabeth
Headbanz
Five Crowns
Not sure what Addy is doing
I love this idea!
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