Mesa, Arizona
7th operating temple
Dedicated: 23-26 Oct 1927
By: Heber J. Grant
Book of Mormon
2 Nephi 15:1-30
Come Follow Me
Witnesses of the Restoration
October General Conference
'Days Never To Be Forgotten'
Gary E. Stevenson
"This will be a decade never to be forgotten. But it will be doubly so if you actively strive to become a light unto the world of how the glad tidings of the gospel of Jesus Christ can enrich and enhance not only your lives but also those of your family, friends, and social media followers."
I got up at 4:30 thanks to Tom. I spent 2-3 hours studying, finishing up with my lesson.
When we got to the church ward council was just getting over and Owen Peeler came over to talk to us. He said he had something to share with us that he has shared with most of his other friends. He looked at us and said: "I am getting married." I was shocked and asked when he met her. He said, "I met her 65 years ago on my mission." Not only is he getting married but he is moving to Louisiana. We love Owen and although we are very happy for him, we will miss him so much. We formed a lasting friendship during Covid when we met together to study "Come Follow Me."
Did I mention that Owen is 85 years old. His sweet wife Donna had been gone almost a year.
Back to setting up for my lesson. Kerri took the handouts to the YW and Primary. Thank you Kerri. On to sacrament meeting.
Axel Golly was the youth speaker. I think it was his first time.
Jesus lives and has restored His gospel. He talked about the Restoration. All are invited to come to Church. Axel told about being sealed in the temple when he was six and how important that was.
Kristine Hipps - The parable of the Prodigal Son in Luke 15. This is Kristine's favorite parable. The son who left 'came to himself.' He humbled himself and mustered the courage he needed to return home. The father loved both of his sons. He welcomed his son home. Kristine told about her "Celestial" parents and their unconditional love. She then went on to talk about her children. She and Bob have 13 children between them, they have both been married before. Two of their children have left the church, which is heartbreaking for them. Their story is not finished. We love and include them in everything. The older brother in the parable was upset. The father told him it was not about comparing, but about healing and return.
Robert Hipps - The Sermon on the Mount. 3 things from the Sermon:
Matt 5:22/3 Nephi 12:22 - Whosoever is angry with his brother shall be in danger of judgment. 25 - Agree with thine adversary quickly.
27 - Think pure thoughts. 44 - love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you and pray for them which despitefully use you and persecute you.
Time for Relief Society. Announcements and council question before my lesson, "Burying Our Weapons of Rebellion."
The council meeting was about making people feel welcome in our meetings which in a way, fit right in to the lesson.
I feel like the lesson went well. I'm already looking forward to next month's lesson with President Freeman's talk.
Today was a beautiful day. Sunny, no wind, a little cool. I'm just wishing we had some rain or snow to look forward to.
We cleaned out the frig and had the last of the enchiladas for lunch along with some other leftovers. After lunch it was time for naps.
Up from my nap I tried to catch up on my blog. Thursday and Friday went okay but the computer is frozen and I'm about to give up. James and I both need new computers.
Tom is driving me crazy. He keeps going in and out like he doesn't know what he wants. He finally steps out and stays out.
James talked to Collin DeWitt this evening. James texted him and said that we missed him and Wendy at our meetings today. Collin said they were in the valley visiting his sick uncle. He also said that Wendy has been complaining of the cold so he rented her an apartment in the valley. Interesting.
Colling is exciting about the guy they are teaching at WayPoint. He says he has no religious background and when Collin takes him home they talk for a long time about the gospel. Collin says he feels like a missionary again.
I fed Harry, formerly known as Bob. Sammy is afraid of this cat and won't eat when he is around. Harry ate all of Sammy's food.
I sent my letter to Evan this evening about serving a mission.
Notes & Quotes
"If our love of God and our determination to serve Him with all our might, mind, and strength become the touchstone by which we judge all things and make all our decisions, we will have buried our weapons of rebellion."
- Elder D. Todd Christofferson
Yellow cake with blueberry compote
and blueberry frosting
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