Kona, Hawaii
70th operating temple
Dedicated: 23-24 Jan 2000
By: Gordon B. Hinckley
Book of Mormon
Mosiah 18:1-16
Come Follow Me
'The Scriptures are Real'
Kerry Muhlstein and Stephen Harper
April General Conference
'Charity - A Sign of True Discipleship'
Michael B. Strong
"The real destination of discipleship is literally to become as Jesus Christ is."
'Beware the Second Temptaion'
Elder Scott D. whiting
"Don't hide from those who will love and support you; rather, run to them."
I got up early and finished my lesson outline. I typed out the quotes but forgot to run them off and take them with me. So frustrating. Now I have to read the quotes instead of having the sisters read them.
I had over 50 friendship bracelets to handout which includes the sisters in Primary and Young Women.
The wind was fierce today and the Relief Society door is locked. James had to go around while I waited in the car. James helped me set up my room and then away we went to sacrament meeting. We sat in row three because Brother Robles was in row two with his boys. Natalie and Makenzi weren't there.
Rod & Linda Beach attended our ward today and sat with us during sacrament meeting. Dave & Tammy Montgomery are back from their mission in Houston. Tammy gave me a hug and said, "This hug is from your friend Cid Elmer." Cid now lives in Houston.
The Skousen's, Chris and Becky, were the speakers in sacrament meeting. Becky spoke about the resurrection and the atonement of Jesus Christ. They have a son who has spina bifida, a club foot, and no control over his bowels or bladder. He is an adult and is married but is not able to have children. He walks with a cane. Becky says she has hope that someday because of the resurrection her son will have a perfectly normal body. She is so grateful for the Savior for this great gift. The Savior will also take away our sins as we repent. She used the phrase, "Behold the Man." The more we "Behold the Man" the better disciples we become. The Lord wants us to see others as He sees them.
Brother Chris Skousen spoke about preparing for Easter. "We need to do more to make the meaning of Easter more celebratory. "Remember Him" initiative. Brother Skousen helped the bishop put up the cross and the "He has Risen" sign. We need to be more focused on the Savior in talks, His teachings, miracles and forgiveness. We need to be witnesses of the resurrected Christ.
Sister Beach attended Relief Society and participated. The lesson was on friendship and being one with each other and with the Savior so we had lots of good discussion. We had two new sisters, Ingrid, whose sister attends our ward in the summer, and Sister Sandoval. Both of them participated in the lesson. I also met Tom Peralta's daughter and Chloe's mom, Lenore.
A few people came up to me and asked me if I made the friendship bracelets. No, I didn't. Also I spoke with Theresa Hein and she is not moving. She changed her mind. I am so glad because I feel like she belongs here.
The boys left for home early this afternoon. I guess they wanted to go to Pizza Factory for lunch.
After a light lunch James, Tom and I napped and then we went to Peyton MacArthur's baptism at the church. I gave her the three white dresses card and my mustard seed necklace with an explanation as to what the Savior said about the mustard seed.
After the baptism there was a meal served in the kitchen/Relief Society room. Subs, macaroni and potato salad, chips, cookies, candy and sodas. Jarred and Chelsea went all out.
I found out that not only does Chelsea have four nieces on the Show Low girls softball team but her dad is the head coach and two of her sisters, including Ashley are coaches. They are the division champs and have their first playoff game next Saturday. I told Chelsea I would like to go but we will see.
I was shocked with how big James's dark purple bruise is. He says it hurts to sit and he is quite miserable. Darn horse!
Tom slept with us tonight. He played with his motor mouse which he drug out from under our bed. It's my favorite of his toys.
Happy Sabbath!
Pictures that Ellie took:
Green's Peak view
Tom tolerates Sammy if he
keeps his distance.
My favorite picture. This one is
at Deseret Book, framed for $899.
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