Sunday, October 30th, 2022: Susan Goodman, Kit coming home, Katie Hahn, Paula Johnson, Sue's granddaughters, Bishopric 2nd hour, J, D visit Anthony, "Christmas Bedtime Stories", INdexing

98 

Birmingham, Alabama

98th operating temple

Dedicated: 3 Sept 2000

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ, Son of man

Matthew 26:24

The Son of man goeth as it is written of him:but woe unto that man by whom the Son of man is betrayed! it had been good for that man if he had not been born.

Book of Mormon

3 Nephi 16:1-20

"Come Follow Me"

Review Lesson & Ezekiel

OctGenCon

"Be True to God and His Work"

Elder Quentin L. Cook

Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles

We all need to seek our own testimony of Jesus Christ, bridle our passions, repent of our sins, and be true to God and His work.

As we walked into the chapel today I noticed Pierce's daughter Aubrey and her family moving in to sit by a woman I did not know. I am assuming this is Pierce's new wife Susan. I tried to introduce myself later after sacrament meeting but she was talking to someone else and I needed to get some names to take to the temple from Maxine, so I left. She is very attractive, but she doesn't look like she goes with Pierce in my humble opinion. That is probably because I still picture him with Barbara.

Sue H. came in with her two little granddaughters Kaitlyn and Sky who are 5 and 3. After sacrament meeting I went over to help Sue take them to Primary. They have only been one time before but they went right in as happy as they could be. It's probably because they go to preschool.

Katie Hahn and Paula Johnson were the speakers in sacrament meeting today. Katie is married but her husband doesn't come to church. Paula is single. 

Katie Hahn - "Seeing More of Jesus Christ in Our Lives" by Sister Browning. Our door should be open and our attention directed towards God's prophet on earth. Our Savior's love for us and His teachings and laws are daily resources to be a "light" unto us. As we seek for the blessings of the Spirit we will see things as they really are and really will be. Tools to improve our spiritual vision: scriptures, conference talks, prayer, the temple. The Savior is our light and our compass. We need to see our lives through Him.

We sang "I Am A Child of God."

Paula Johnson - "Beauty for Ashes: The Healing Path of Forgiveness." Sister Kristin M. Yee. The story of Abigail, David, and Nabal. Forgiveness is for us. We need to forgive all men. The Savior will help us. "Over the years and in my efforts to find peace and healing on the path of forgiveness, I came to realize in a profound way that the same Son of God who atoned for my sins is the same Redeemer who will also save those who have deeply hurt me. I could not truly believe the first truth without believing the second."

Since this is the 5th Sunday the second hour was presented by the bishopric. 

Pierce Goodman - Elder Bednar's talk, "Put On Thy Strength, O Zion." In this talk Elder Bednar discusses the parable of the Rich Ruler. A parable is a simple story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson, as told by Jesus in the Gospels. In the parable the guests invited to the wedding didn't come. Those in the street were invited and a garment was provided for each guest as was customary for a wedding. It was a "garment of royalty." One of the guests did not have a garment. He was cast into outer darkness for disobedience and rebellion. "Many are called but few are chosen." Wherefore, all do not have on the wedding garment or converting faith and divine grace. DC 121:34-35. Our hearts and desires are what prepare us to attend the wedding feast. Strengthen our covenant connection with the Lord.

Steve Allen - President Nelson came to Show Low in 2015. (It must have been when we were in Chandler getting our house ready to sell, because we do not remember him being here.) Steve was in the front row and got to shake his hand. President Nelson shared a vision he had of the young people of the Church. The people of the world began to realize that our Church had the most truth. He felt the young people in the Church would be the ones to accept these large groups of people into the Church. What is our responsibility to teach the gospel in our home to prepare these young people for their future destiny and the destiny of the Church?

Bishop Hunsaker -  Bishop says he has a copy of the new "For the Strength of Youth" pamphlet for all of us. We forgot to get ours and I want one. "The media can be a thief in our home. Don't let it be. Spend time in the temple. Replace the negative in our lives with things of the Spirit. There is division in the world. Don't let there be division in our ward. Focus on good. Work out out differences. Pray for inspiration on how to usher in the Savior at His Second Coming.

Video of President Nelson's conference address on abuse and telling the youth that their greatest strength come from the Lord.

I am going to the temple with Sue Hubble on Tuesday. Catherine isn't sure if she can come. Ruth Wallace may also come. I got three names from Maxine.

We had chicken tacos for lunch and then it was rest time. 

James and Dave Westbrook went to visit Anthony and to take him the sacrament. He says his back is so bad he has not been able to come to church for months. James says the visit was a little strange because all Anthony wanted to talk about was the money he's going to get because of the LeJeune federal lawsuit. He thinks he is going to get millions of dollars and he wants James to build him a house. 

We shall see. Dave says money doesn't mean anything to him. To guys on opposite sides of the issue and James is right in the middle. 

I talked to my cousin Rita about Aunt Gene today. Rita says her mom wants to come home, but she doesn't see how she can. She said she had lived a good life and if 94 1/2 years old. It sounds she thinks her mom isn't going to make it.

I did an indexing review project this evening and was able to do 58 names. It was actually an enjoyable project because the names were typed and I could actually read them.

James and I watched the newest Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Christmas movie, "Christmas Bedtime Stories."

This was done on Saturday

This was Saturday too.

Sunday with Charlie

This is an excerpt from an article written by

President Camille Johnson regarding 

women and priesthood power.

Sunday with Scarlett Jane