Sunday, August 4th, 2019

Caracas, Venezuela

96th operating temple

Dedicated: 20 Aug 2000

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ, Foreordained

John 16:5

But now I go my way to him that sent me; and none of you asketh me, Whither goest thou?

Book of Mormon

Alma 44:16-45:14

New Testament "A Minister and a Witness"

Review Acts 22-28

General Conference

Missionary Work: Sharing What Is in Your Heart

Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf

"These five suggestions; 1) Draw close to God, 2)Fill your heart with love for others, 3) Strive to walk the path of discipleship, 4) Share what is in your heart, 5) Trust the Lord to work His miracles,

will help you to do what disciples of Jesus Christ have done since ancient times. His gospel and His Church are an important part of your life and of who you are and what you do. Therefore, invite others to come and see and come and help, and God will do His saving work, and they will come and stay."

I read an article from the August Ensign this morning by Sister Bingham entitled, "Catch the Vision, Share the Vision"!

Sister Bingham talks about our need for spiritual vision. She says: "Just as physical vision is important in this life, spiritual vision is critical in our quest for eternal life. Proverbs 29:18 tells us, 'Where there is no vision, the people perish.' The truth is, we all need help learning to see clearly with our spiritual eyes."

I wish I could share this truth with all of my children and grand children. If we don't have a clear vision of why we are here and where we want to go, we will perish spiritually. 

During our fast and testimony meeting Sister Camrie B. bore her testimony. Camrie is in her late twenties and is a single mom to three small children, the oldest is 8. Her husband was unfaithful to her while she was pregnant and she has been able to forgive him through the power of Jesus Christ's Atonement. Her testimony is powerful and sweet. 

Sunday School today was taught by Brother Applegate. He did a great job, he was both dynamic and engaging!  I sat by Tamara, his wife and she said she wish that this was his calling because he loves preparing and studying for the lessons so much.

After church we broke our fast with steak, mashed potatoes and rolls that Sheri left. Thanks for providing us with our Sabbath day feast Sheri!

This evening James wrote a letter to Ben while I tried to do some catchup on my blog. We also read from President Nelson's biography.

 Rowan's face is so funny!

 I love the Sunday photos!

 Clouds on our way home from church.

Clouds mean rain, right?