Moses Lake, Washington
182nd dedicated temple
Dedicated: 17 Sep 2023
By: Elder Quentin L. Cook
Book of Mormon
Alma 51:-37
* What cane we learn from the Nephites about maintaining peace in these verses? (51:22)
"Division and contention can destroy peace in our lives just as it did for the Nephites."
D&C
88:125-141
Come Follow Me
Sunday School D&C 88 taught by Brother Brown
April General Conference
'Our Heavenly Guidance System'
Elder Sergio R. Vargas
'Worship'
Elder D. Todd Christofferson
Priesthood Power
'Spiritual Treasures' President Nelson
Lesson
'Faith: A Bond of Trust and Loyalty'
Elder Sandino Roman
A.S.K.
'What Lack I Yet?' Elder Larry Lawrence
Other
'21 Days Closer to Christ'
I was up at 2:30 this morning. By 8 a.m. I needed another Perk.
I love this quote by Wilford Woodruff as I read D&C 88:126. President Woodruff: "There is one admonition of our Savior that all the Saints of God should observe, but which I fear, we do not as we should, and that is, to pray always and faint not. I fear, as a people, we do not pray enough in faith. We should call upon the Lord in mighty prayer, and make all our wants known unto Him. For if He does not protect and deliver us, and save us, no other will. Therefore our trust is entirely in Him. Therefore, our prayers should ascend into the ears of our Heavenly Father day and night."
During sacrament meeting we sit in the very back row of the cultural hall with Brian, Kim, the Tignors and the Reynolds. The speakers today were Dalton & Alexandra Dobson and their 8 year old son Cary. Dalton is Cary Dobson's son. They moved here to help him on his ranch.
Cary Dobson - I chose to be baptized. The Holy Ghost told me I made the right choice. Once when my horse ran away with me I prayed and the Holy Ghost told me I would be okay. The Holy Ghost is a personage of spirit. I know the Church is true.
Alexandria Dobson - We are now full time ranchers with my inlaws. We are from the Gila Valley. I have been assigned to speak about Elder Michael B. Strong's talk, 'Charity - A Sign of True Discipleship'. In 1 Corinthians 13:2 it says: "And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing." Without charity we are nothing. Charity brings us from acceptable to exceptional. Elder Strong says:
"Discipleship is a deliberate journey that we take to become transformed through the Lord's atoning sacrifice and His enabling power. The real destination of discipleship is literally to become as Jesus Christ is - even to the point where we receive 'His image in our countenances." (Alma 5:14; 5:19). To be the Lord's disciples, we must intentionally imitate His thoughts and actions every day - for example, His obedience, humility, and patience. As we gradually incorporate these attributes into our own identities, we become "partakers of His divine nature."
Dalton Dobson - As we bind ourselves to act as covenant disciples, our relationship with the Father and Son is enriched, our joy enhanced, and our eternal perspective is expanded. 2021 talk by President Russell M. Nelson, "The Temple and Your Spiritual Foundation." John 15:9-10 - Keep my commandments and abide in my love that your joy may be full.
Brother Doug Brown taught our gospel doctrine class. Kim and Brian chose seats in the back row and I ended up sitting by Sister Amy Bowen. I got to know her a little better. She has lived in 8 or 9 different states. She says Arizona is by far the best and that she is here to stay. I was not in the lesson very long. I got called out by Brother Steve Allen for a meeting with him, Brother Knight, and John Wilhelm. We are all speaking on the 5th Sunday during the second hour on Home-Based, Church supported gospel learning.
Bishop doesn't think the members of the ward are preparing for Sunday School like they should by reading from the scriptures and using the Come Follow Me manual.
3rd hour James and I attended Brother Lauritzen's marriage class. We are still discussing the differences between Martians and Venusians. I guess I am going to have to buy the book.
Lorraine Vaught is in the class. Her birthday is August 15th. Before class started I asked her if she would like me to bring her some carrot cake on Tuesday. She said no, she no longer eats sugar. She has lost 30 lbs. Andy Wilhelm and his new wife Lily attended the marriage class today. Andy's parents, Sandra & John also attend.
Cress Miller is one of my heroes. After Sunday School as she limped down the hallway, she just had knee replacement, I asked her if I could bring her some soup on Thursday. She said that would be wonderful. When I asked what her favorite soup was she said it was chicken noodle. Cress and her husband Richard are in the 60's and they are raising three of their young grandchildren. That is why she is one of my heroes.
When we got home from church Kim made the announcement that Sheri is coming this afternoon. I asked how that happened and she said, well she wanted to come all along but things at work and home have been a little crazy lately. She asked me if you had anything planned for your birthday. I told her on Monday we were going shopping at the Red Door thrift store and then we were going to Charlie Clark's for dinner. They are supposed to have the best prime rib in the entire southwest. Kim went on to explain that on my birthday we were eating carrot cake, going to the temple where I was being sealed to my parents, and then going out for Mexican food. The temple sealing, 'sealed the deal' and Sheri decided to come. Sheri left around 11:00 this morning and arrived around 2:30. I gave her a big hug and thanked her for coming. She brought a loaf of her homemade sourdough bread. Sheri and Brian got to talking and Sheri said Brian was her 8th favorite person. She posted a picture on Instagram.
I got a message from Kacey that Autumn is struggling with anxiety. She asked us to pray for her. I put her name on the Snowflake temple prayer roll.
While Sheri, Kim, Brian and James watch the movie, "Superman" I am in the bedroom working on my blog.
Joshua says he is not getting my texts and he says the ones he sends me aren't going through either.
Brother Neil L. Andersen dedicated the Farmington, New Mexico temple today.
"It is imperative that we have charity in our discourse, both public and private."
- President Russell M. Nelson
D&C 88:126
Pray always, that ye may not faint, until I come. Behold, and lo, I will come quickly, and receive you unto myself.
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Sheri's post
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