Portland, Oregon
42nd operating temple
Dedicated: 19 Aug 1989
By: Gordon B. Hinckley
Book of Mormon
Jaron 1:1-15
Come Follow Me
D&C 28:8-9
Why was a mission to the Lamanites significant?
October General Conference
'Sons and Daughters of God'
Elder Reuben V. Alliaud
"I testify as with the Apostle Paul that 'the Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are children of God: and if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together.' "
'Focus on Jesus Christ and His Gospel'
Elder I. Raymond Egbo
"As we focus on Christ and follow His prophet, we too will be led to Christ and the joy of His gospel. President Nelson has taught: 'Joy is powerful, and focusing on joy bring God's power into our lives. As in all things, Jesus Christ is our ultimate exemplar, 'who for the joy that was set before him endure the cross' (Hebrews 12:2)."
I cut James's hair this morning before church. It looks so much better!
We got to church early enough to hear the prelude special number, "Consider the Lilies" sung by Alicia and Stefani Hunsaker, Kathy Crane, and Tamara Applegate. It was beautiful.
Three of the guys from Way Point came and sat in front of us. There was Micah and Johnny and the last one I didn't know. We talked to them after the meeting.
I bore my testimony, I was actually the last person. I had Emily Freeman's book about Easter with me and I knew there was something in there about lilies. I looked it up and wrote it in my journal: "Lilies represent the spiritual meaning of Easter and are sometimes call the 'white-robed apostles of hope.' They symbolize life, purity, hope, faith, renewal, promise, and remembrance. Lilies testify of the resurrection of Jesus Christ and the hope of life everlasting. They symbolize a deep and abiding belief in the resurrection of the Lord." I kept reading this throughout the meeting and had a strong feeling that I should get up and bare testimony of the symbolism of lilies.
I didn't read from what I wrote down from President Freeman's book but I emphasized the fast the lilies were a symbol of faith and of the resurrection of Jesus Christ and the hope of life everlasting. I thanked Sister Golly for arranging the musical number and for the sisters who sang it. I mentioned Sister Gillespie's talk from last week about finding Christ in our everyday lives.
When I sat down James said mine was his favorite testimony. Of course he probably just said that to show his love and support for me.
Kim and Brian came to the meeting. I wasn't sure they were going to make it when we left the house for church, but they did. We sat in the front and they sat way in the back. I went back to talk with them and Kim said she wasn't feeling well and they were going to go home before the second hour started.
Before second hour we all got a copy of the following booklet, or one similar to it.
President Sedig and President Crane talked about ministering.
The bishop talked about the Remember Him Initiative, or is it the Hear Him Initiative presented in January. He told about going to the pastor in charge of the summer revival near the Jesus sign and asking him if he could put the cross on his property and he said no and then proceeded to tell Bishop what we believe in, much of what was simply not true. The Bishop set him straight but it didn't do any good. Another part of the initiative is a breakfast at the park on April 19th at 9:00 am. None of the other churches wanted to be involved. The breakfast is for the entire community. Bishop said we may have 600 people show up and we may only have 100 but he is going to prepare for the 600.
Bishop also talked about keeping our covenants and building security.
I put the cherry crumble pie I bought in the oven when I got home from church. It takes over an hour to bake it and then it is supposed to sit for two hours. It's for Owen Peeler's farewell party which starts at 4 p.m. After baking the pie and setting it out to cool, I went in to the bedroom to take a nap.
James and I left for the party at the Crane's at 3:50. The Hunsaker sisters, Alicia and Stefani were there helping Kathy, and the Kostusiak's, who brought Owen's favorite beans were there, and Owen who looks really great after losing 60 lbs. We had a blessing on the food and more people came throughout the evening. This was what was on the menu:
Chicken and pork on homemade rolls, frog-eye salad, coleslaw, and Dave's beans. For dessert people brought pies because Owen's favorite dessert is pie, any kind. Here is a list of the people who came before we left: Bishop & Alicia Hunsaker, Sean & Stefani Hunsaker, Wes Smith, Dave & Ellen Kostusiak, Cress & Richard Miller and their 3 grandchildren that are living with them, Fred & Barbara Klug, Cope & Amy Reynolds, T-Bo & Barbara Tignor, Josh Harris, Vance & Erin Goodman, Pierce & Susan Goodman, Jimmie & Tamara Applegate, Jeff & Susan Crane, Robert & Kristine Hipps, Rick & Rosie Lauritzen, Chris & Becky Skousen, Chuck & Pam Wood, Sam & Amy Gordon. After we left several other people came:
Ed & Debbie Miller, Dave & Rosa Westbrook, Nadine Singleton, Virgil Cooper, and John & Sandra Wilhelm and their kids. Such a great turn out to have a last supper with Owen.
of the table Wes Smith and Jimmie Applegate.
Back of Amy & Sam Gordon, Pierce talking to his son Vance,
seated at the table left to right: Alicia & Bishop Hunsaker,
Cress Miller, Rosie & Rick Lauritzen, T-Bo & Barbara Tignor.
Kathy behind them, Pam Wood, Stefani Hunsaker, Chuck Wood in
the kitchen. Dave & Ellen Kostusiak, Barbara Klug, Jeff Crane, Susan Crane and the back of Tamara's head. Susan and Tamara are sisters.
Kim and Brian went on the Christmas Tree Trail loop this evening. When they returned I asked if they saw any wildlife. Kim said, "we saw tons!" Several big herds of elk, probably over 100, and a small herd of deer, which she said she had never seen before. When I told James he was sad that we didn't go with them. He said the elk are probably moving back up to the high country. Sorry they weren't able to get any pictures.
Kim has been working on a puzzle since she has been here and she finished it this evening. It's a good one:
Not so Happy Sabbath
Charlie, Jared & Kacey all missed church because
they are battling the stomach flu. Charlie is
outside getting some vitamin D.
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