What temple is this?
3 Nephi 16:1-20
What is the purpose of the coming forth of the Book of Mormon?
* It is a sign to the entire world that the Lord has began to gather Israel and fulfill covenants He made to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob (3 Nephi 29:1; Ether 4:17).
Who is the House of Israel?
* "The House of Israel generally refers to the descendants of Jacob, whose name was changed to Israel in the Old Testament (Genesis 32:27-28). In the Book of Mormon the Savior expanded this definition to include not only the literal descendants of Israel (3 Nephi 20:25-27) but also all Gentiles (other people) who repent, are baptized, and come unto Christ. (3 Nephi 21:6).
The gathering of Israel is taking place in preparation of the Savior's Second Coming. In recent years it has been accelerated as missionaries are being called at a younger age. Heavenly Father loves all of His children and wants us to be gathered and united when the Savior comes to redeem the world.
GC: "No Greater Joy Than To Know That They Know"
Elder Nattress
Today we, along with Jared and Kacey, attended the Galveston 3rd ward Primary Children's Program starring Evan Trezise.
I know this is an old picture of Evan, probably two years ago,
but I thought it was appropriate for today.
This was Evan's part: Nephi taught: "If ye will enter in by the way, through baptism, and receive the Holy Ghost, it will show unto you all things, what ye should do." - 2 Nephi 32:5
We stayed for Sunday School. Jared and Kacey left after sacrament meeting but they picked us up at Erik's house after Sunday School. We are leaving my car here so Erik can now replace the roters. My car was shaking pretty badly when we tried to drive it on the freeway. We shared our lunch with Jared and Kacey because they forgot to buy food for today. We got ready to leave for home and they got ready to go visit with James's mom before Jared takes Kacey to the airport and then heads for home. Our time together was short, but it was wonderful. We are so excited that Kacey is going to be a part of our family!
I love this picture from last year at Halloween!
On the way home I read to James from our book, "The Ascension." We got home in time to get ready for our marriage class. James unloaded the truck and put away all my new dishes and stemware. I made one of his favorite desserts, the pistachio pudding dessert with pecans.
Anne was sick this evening so Bishop taught the marriage class for her. Bishop taught the second lesson in the new manual, "Communicating with Love." It was great!
