Palmyra, New York
77th operating temple
Dedicated: 6 April 2000
By: Gordon B. Hinckley
Book of Mormon
Mosiah 22:10-23:15
Come Follow Me
"The Scriptures are Real"
Kerry Muhlstein and Andrew Skinner
April General Conference
'The Atonement of Jesus Christ Provides the Ultimate Rescue'
Elder Quentin L. Cook
"The Father's plan of happiness is based on the Savior's atoning rescue."
I got up at 5:30 this morning. I had time for gospel study, Book of Mormon, the atonement of Jesus Christ, forgiving, and conference talks. We left for church about a quarter till nine and sat in our place on the second row, left row facing the podium.
Today was fast & testimony meeting. We are fasting for health and three young men choosing to serve missions. Some of today's testimonies:
Bishop Hunsaker - How did the cross effect me? Am I grateful for His mission? We need to have the Savior in our hearts and thoughts always. He should be the center of our lives.
Teresa Smith - Latter-day scriptures have increased my testimony of the Savior.
Jerry Scott - The older you get the more convinced of the truth you are. Everything in the scriptures is important. The gift of the Holy Ghost is an amazing thing.
Theresa Hein - Scotty to Boston to have surgery. I have faith in Jesus Christ. Scotty needs surgery but can't have it because he has had too many. Other problems, mother's illness, economic issues. Everything came to a head. Something turned because of faith and prayers. Scotty now has a new medicine.
YW: Christy Bowen, Chloe Mack, Lily Johnson, Chimi Tesarek, Lily Jameson.
Jeanette Jameson - What we do here really matters. We are here for a purpose. Never judge others, treat others with kindness and respect. Get to know them.
Paula Johnson - Talked about the Last Supper, the Sacrament, the Atonement and Jesus's suffering for us. Thanked Bishop for putting up the cross as it was a reminder of Jesus's sacrifice for all of us. Gratitude for the bishop, the prophet, Heavenly Father, and Jesus Christ.
Greg Anderson - Naturopathic doctor starts him on cayenne pepper and it helps with his breathing. We should always be ready to share the gospel. Grateful for the Savior's mercy and grace.
Alicia Hunsaker - I belong to His Church and I know His plan. Gratitude for blessings.
Jensen girl - Choral production about the Savior in the valley. Obey God's will in our lives.
Kathy Crane - I love my Heavenly Father. To get out of a slump, serve others. We have learned to love this area, Chuck has blossomed here. Grateful to have Jeff's family here. Prayer is so powerful.
Brother Jensen taught gospel doctrine covering the last two weeks of the Come Follow Me lessons. He started out by talking by chiasmus and how it not only was in the Book of Mormon but also in the D&C. He had a picture of John/Jack Welch when he was a missionary back in the 60's and asked if anyone knew who he was.
I said John Welch and he seemed surprised but said I was right and then proceeded to tell his story.
I was a little apprehensive when I realized that Brother Jensen was going to teach because of what James has told me about his teaching in elders quorum. He says he goes off on tangents and the things he says are way over the head of many of the brothers in the quorum.
I actually enjoyed the lesson and the discussion that ensued very much. We discussed James Coville and his desire to do the Lord's will and then his shrinking from that desire and why. We discussed baptism and Brother Jensen did add some interesting facts about the fact that 8 is the age of baptism.
James wasn't in the lesson. He had a meeting with the bishop with Chuck, a PPI. He was surprised and happy that I enjoyed Brother Jensen's lesson.
James had a meeting with Chuck at his house this afternoon to go through those things that the bishop asked them to do before they are released in a couple of weeks. He came home with homemade chocolate chip cookies. We broke our fast and had tuna sandwiches and chocolate chip cookies.
This evening James and I watched "When Hope Calls" together. James agreed that this is a good family show.
Tom slept outside.
Notes & Quotes
Quote:
"You might question whether you know the Savior's doctrine well enough to teach it effectively. ... Don't give in to those doubts. Turn to God for help."
Verse: D&C 43:34
Hearken ye to these words. Behold, I am Jesus Christ, the Savior of the world. Treasure these things up in your hearts, and let the solemnities of eternity rest upon your minds.
Kacey and Jared's friend.
The tables were used last night at the YM/YW dinner.
weekend. Kevin wasn't able to make it
because of stormy weather in Houston.
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