Sunday, December 18, 2022: Charlie's program, Jared's prayer, Sacrament mtg, SS, Joshua's talk, Michelle Beckham, "Seeking Jesus", Index, movie, overcast day

 

Truijillo, Peru

147th operating temple

Dedicated: 21 June 2015

By: Dieter F. Uchtdorf

Jesus Christ, Son of man

D&C 49:22

And again, verily I say unto you, that the Son of Man cometh not in the form of a woman, neither of a man traveling on the earth.

Book of Mormon

Ether 12:22-41

"Come Follow Me"

Sunday School class and Review

Names of Christ

Immanuel - Isaiah 7:14

OctGenCon

Lifted Up Upon The Cross

Elder Jeffrey R. Holland

Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles

To be a follower of Jesus Christ, one must sometimes carry a burden - your own or someone else's - and go where sacrifice is required and suffering is inevitable. A true Christian cannot follow the Master only in those matters with which he or she agrees. No. We follow Him everywhere, including, if necessary, into arenas filled with tears and trouble, where sometimes we may stand very much alone.

Jared and Kacey's ward had a Christmas program today. Jared sent us the Zoom link because Charlie is in the program. She walked right up to the pulpit and you could only see the top of her head. She recited Luke 2:1and it was so cute. I am glad she was first on the program. Also, it was nice that Jared said the opening prayer. 

Two high councilmen spoke in our sacrament meeting. Brother Ty Woods, who is also the stake Young Men's President, spoke on "For the Strength of Youth" and the conference this summer which is a week long stay at Flagstaff. He encouraged the youth to attend and told about a fireside for youth and their parents to learn more about it. "Immerse your life in the gospel of Jesus Christ. This is a prophetic priority. These classes and activities are to help you strengthen your faith in Jesus Christ and to feel joy and belonging as you live the gospel." You will associate with other youth who share your beliefs and you will develop new friendships, you will experience an environment that helps you feel the joy of the gospel, take part in inspiring devotionals, and learn to "Hear Him." You will learn to be a leader and how to communicate better with your friends, parents and others, engage in activities that will bolster your self-esteem and increase your confidence. 

David Morris - FSY, just go.  The Savior is the ultimate rebounder. take a daily walk with Jesus and receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. President Nelson's talk, "Overcome the World and Find Rest." 'Find rest from the intensity, uncertainty, and anguish of this world by overcoming the world through your covenants with God.' 'In coming days we will see the greatest manifestations of the Savior's power that the world has ever seen. Between now and the time He returns with power and great glory, He will bestow countless privileges, blessings and miracles upon the faithful.'

How does overcoming the world bless our lives? Your resistance to sin will increase. Your heart will soften as your faith in Jesus Christ increases. Overcoming the world means growing to love God and His Beloved Son more than you love anyone or anything else.

I left Sunday School early so I could go out in the car and listen to and watch Joshua speak in their sacrament meeting. His talk was so good. I listened to it again on the way home with James. 

  I have been praying for a sister in our ward that I have never met. Her name is Michelle Beckham and I have been praying since I learned that she has cancer. I had decided to take her off my prayer list because I really didn't know anything about her or how she was doing. Today after the block James had a ministering interview with her ministering brother Cope Reynolds. He said she had surgery and has a huge scar across her neck. She is doing okay. He visits with her quite often so now I know how I can check on her.

This afternoon I finished studying "Seeking Jesus" discussion six Isaiah Testifies of Christ. Brother Hilton puts a lot of information into these discussions. I listen once, then do the readings, and then listen again. It takes about an hour or so a day for a week to complete. I am enjoying it though.

I worked on my blog this evening while James continues to work towards his indexing goal. He keeps asking me to help with the ward goal but I am so busy right now with Christmas and my blog I just haven't had the time. For the new year I will begin again indexing an hour on Sunday's. 

After I was finished working on my blog I convinced James to watch a Christmas movie with me. This one is called, "Five More Minutes: Moments Like These." Ashley Williams and Lucas Bryant are in it and it had a very good message. I guess I could have indexed instead but this is what I chose to do.

Overcast and cold today.

Christmas caroling at Grandmother Lambson's

What a great turnout!

My kids were excited to see Uncle Gail

Can you see Darrel in this one?

Merry Christmas!

I love our stake president. He is a very spiritual man. His twin brother is also a stake president and they were raised by a single mom. That says a lot for her and for them.