OUR FAMILY: Sunday, July 14th, 2024: Kim & Brian attend our ward, Tignor's being sealed on the 27th, Brian's chili, Reorganization of Chandler stake, 3 min of rain, new "Signed, Sealed, Delivered"

Tuesday, July 16, 2024

Sunday, July 14th, 2024: Kim & Brian attend our ward, Tignor's being sealed on the 27th, Brian's chili, Reorganization of Chandler stake, 3 min of rain, new "Signed, Sealed, Delivered"

Brasilia, Brazil

180th operating temple

Dedicated: 17 Sep 2023

By: Neil L. Andersen

Book of Mormon

Alma 30:1-18

Come Follow Me

Alma 26:5-7

I can find shelter in Jesus Christ and His gospel.

April General Conference

"Foreordained to Serve" Elder Steven R. Bangerter

D&C 109:49-52

49 O Lord, how long wilt thou suffer this people to bear this affliction, and the cries of their innocent ones to ascend up in thine ears, and their blood come up in testimony before thee, and not make a display of thy testimony in their behalf?

50 Have mercy, O Lord, upon the wicked mob, who have driven thy people, that they may cease to spoil, that they may repent of their sins if repentance is to be found;

51 But if they will not, make bare thine arm, O Lord, and redeem that which thou didst appoint a Zion unto thy people.

52 And if it cannot be otherwise, that the cause of thy people may not fail before thee may thine anger be kindled, and thine indignation fall upon them, that they may be wasted away, both root and branch, from under heaven;

Kim and Brian went with us to our church meetings today. We sat in the corner of the very back row in the overflow because that's where Kim likes to sit. Before church started the Tignor's came up to invite us to their sealing on July 27th. They have been waiting for this moment since they got married in May of 2023. I am so happy for them.

We had two youth speakers in sacrament meeting today, Ruthie Wilhelm and Khloe Mack. Khloe is Brother Tom Peralta's granddaughter. We bought Apollo from Tom. The adult speakers were Ed & Debbie Miller. President Smithson was on the stand and presided at the meeting. Here are some notes from the meeting:

Ruthie Wilhelm - Jesus Christ is our strength. God will always love you, no matter what you do. Repentance means you want to improve by turning to the Lord. Jesus is always there for you.

Khloe Mack - Choices matter. Make Jesus Christ your Rock and Foundation. D&C 45:57 - For they that are wise and have received the truth, and have taken the Holy Spirit for their guide , and have not been deceived - verily I say unto you, they shall not be hewn down and cast into the fire, but shall abide the day. Follow the truth.

Ed Miller - "Words Matter" by Elder Rasband. Anti-Nephi-Lehi's were converted to Christ with words. Repentance. The Lord's words are the most important. Prophet's words are important too. Think Celestial. Obedience brings pure joy. Our own words are important too. Three phrases we should use frequently: Thank you, I'm sorry, I love you.

Debbie Miller - "Faithful to the End" by Sister Spannaus. By His hand you will be able to bring down every Goliath that appears in your life. Stones to help us be triumphant:

1.) The stone of my love for God. 2.) The stone of my faith in our Savior, Jesus Christ. 3.) The stone of the knowledge of my true identity. 4.) The stone of my daily repentance. 5.) The stone of my access to God's power. 6.) The stone of my personal testimony of Jesus Christ. Our personal connection with Jesus Christ helps us build our testimonies on the Rock. He is our Rock. Our testimonies should be our most prized possessions.

Wendy DeWitt was not here to teach Relief Society. Lindsay Shaw taught the lesson, "Words Matter" by Elder Rasband.

I had Brian's chili for lunch. I dished up a bowl for James but he thought maybe it would be too spicy so he didn't eat it. We both went in to take a nap.

At 3:00 Kim and Brian tuned in to their stake zoom meeting for the realigning of their ward. Before the stake had 8 wards and now they will have 6. Kim and Brian and Stacy and Paul will now be in the same ward. They will be in the Tumbleweed Park ward instead of the McQueen ward. Kim has not been released and is planning on teaching the gospel doctrine class next week.

Speaking of teaching gospel doctrine, I got a text from Jimmie Applegate, our gospel doctrine teacher, asking me if I would be willing to teach his class next week. He will be in training all week but will be in the class. That seems a little uncomfortable to me but this is what I told him: "If it was anyone else I might say no because I teach Relief Society the following week, but I can't say no to my favorite teacher. I will be happy to. Any thoughts on what you would like covered?"

It started to rain this afternoon so all of us, including Tom, went outside on the covered deck. The rain lasted about 3-5 minutes.

We watched the newest "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" this evening. Oliver and Shane just got back from their honeymoon in Paris and are getting use to being married. There are some adjustments for both of them. Oliver always saves the day with is kindness and wisdom. I forgot how much I like this show even though some of the characters are pretty corny. It has such a good message.

Rita said our class is having lunch at Eva's next Friday at 2 p.m. and we are invited. I told her we would be there.

Notes & Quotes

"Today I reaffirm strongly that the Lord has asked every worthy, able young man to prepare for and serve a mission. For Latter-day Saint young men, missionary service is a priesthood responsibility. You young men have been reserved for this time when the promised gathering of Israel is taking place." - Elder Steven R. Bangerter,

"Foreordained To Serve"