Arequipa, Peru
167th operating temple
Dedicated: 15 Dec 2019
By: Ulisses Soares
Book of Mormon
1 Nephi 10:11-11:11
Come Follow Me
Unshaken Saints
October General Conference
'Be Thou Clean'
Elder D. Martin Goury
" The advent of the internet has made information more accessible than ever before. This can lead us to turn to the world for guidance rather than to God. President Russell M. Nelson taught, 'In coming days, it will not be possible to survive spiritually without the guiding, directing, comforting, and constant influence of the Holy Ghost.'"
'The Wind Did Never Cease to Blow'
Elder Aroldo B. Cavalcante
" Our beloved prophet, President Russell M. Nelson, made an exciting and inspiring invitation to the youth: '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....For you young and able sisters, a mission is also a powerful, but optional, opportunity.'"
Tom woke me up at 4:49 meowing close to my face. Couldn't you have waited 11 more minutes Tom? It is cold again today, but still no moisture. Here is the letter from our stake presidency regarding the lack of moisture in our area:
White Mountain Arizona Stake
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
We know of and appreciate your faith and faithfulness!
With the exceptionally dry conditions we are experiencing in the White Mountains this winter, we feel the need to unify our faith in earnestly seeking the blessing of moisture in the form of rain and snow. Years ago, an inspired promise came that, "If we as a stake are faithful in increasing our temple worship, the Lord will pour out greater spiritual blessings and the needed moisture."
We wish to call down these blessings once again. Therefore, during the month of January, we invite you to:
1) Counsel with the Lord and your family to know how you can double your efforts to more fully enjoy the blessings of worshipping in the temple.
2) Complete this month of increased temple worship by joining in a special stake fast for moisture on Sunday, February 2nd.
Speakers in Sacrament meeting:
Youth - Colter Hunsaker - My talk is on obedience. Trust God, be obedient to His will. When the Lord commands, do it. God requires a willing heart. Trust and obey, although we may no always understand.
Jane Rosen - Grew up in New York and "I didn't know what I didn't know." Searched for truth, seek and ye shall find. Attended a Roman Catholic school. For 26 years Jane was a Methodist. She also played at a Southern Baptist church. Something was missing. Felt she had lived before in a different realm. The missionaries came. She and her daughter felt something. Two years later she and her daughter got baptized, July 2001. A slow and mighty change occurred in Jane.
"I could feel some kind of energy as I visited the Sacred Grove. He lives and the Book of Mormon is true. The missionaries changed my life.
Steve Rosen - His conversion story. He felt that God had a plan for his life. Brought up Jewish in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. His parents divorced. He has ADHD. Steve was an angry and rebellious teenager. Mother kicked him out. He had a serious motorcycle accident. He has died 3x and has been brought back each time. He had his leg broken in 25 places, and also had a severe brain injury. He kept asking himself, why me. Went to ASU and got a degree in graphic art. Got divorced - why me? Rode with Hells Angels. Had two kids that he was raising on his own - Why me? Taught special ed in Gilbert. Met the missionaries and took the discussions for 2 1/2 years. Finally baptized. He says his life is like a patchwork quilt. Now he lives everyday with a higher purpose.
North America Southwest Area Presidency under the direction of Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf.
Elder Alonso is the area president.
The Savior and our covenants should be at the center of our lives.
How to share the gospel: Love, Share, and Invite. Sharing can open a window and let in the Savior's light.
Elder Dunn, a councilor, and his wife:
1. Sacrament meetings should be focused on the Savior.
2. Activities and Community Outreach are a good way to meet and invite people.
3. Cultural Easter Celebration - online media
4. Special programs on Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday
President and Sister Alonso:
Sister Alonso bore her testimony in Spanish
Brother Alonso bore his testimony
End of Broadcast
Bishop Hunsaker - Ward Mission Plan
Alicia - YW - make sure they understand the power of the Atonement.
Judy Hunter - I remember when we had picnics and an Easter Sunrise Service.
Jennifer Golly - Choir participation
Millie Scott - We need a reawakening to Jesus Christ and His Return
Collin DeWitt - Invite neighbors into our homes and discuss the Savior.
Bishop - Block party, gather, eat, rotate, discuss the Savior
Thomas Peralta - Share our Easter traditions with our neighbors
Ashley Umphress - temple baptisms
Bishop - Feel the flame
Greg Anderson - Listen to the Spirit. I love going to the gym and having gospel discussions.
Bishop - As we engage in these activities, our homes will be blessed.
We had Arby sandwiches for lunch, heated up and smothered in bbq sauce. Afterwards we took naps. I was so tired, I didn't get much sleep last night. Tom joins me.
At 2:45 we drove to the Show Low hospital for James to get his CT scan for his upcoming visit to the neurosurgeons, Dr. Wilson.
The girl who took the scan wanted to keep the disk until a doctor could evaluate it. I told her we needed to take it with us and our doctor would evaluate it. James said he would have let her keep it, so I am glad I was there.
For dinner we had pizza and peas, chocolate covered strawberries, and James's baked apples.
I called the Tignor's and we are going to the temple with them on January 24th. The 17th we are going with Ruth Gale. We already went with the Grombach's on the 10th.
I tried to blog but I couldn't stay awake so I went to bed early.
I loved shopping at Smitty's with my boy
Darrel on Friday's. All of the other kids
were in school.
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