Trujillo, Peru
147th operating temple
Dedicated: 21 June 2015
By: Dieter F. Uchtdorf
Jesus Christ, Divine Sonship
John 5:26
For as the Father hath life in himself; so hath he given to the Son to have life in himself;
Book of Mormon
Mosiah 7:18-33
New Testament
Matthew 21:1-11; Mark 11:1-11; Luke 19:28-38
General Conference
A Place of Belonging
Carl B. Cook
"The Lord would have you establish a strong quorum. As He gathers His children, they need a place to belong and grow."
Armando's daughter Allison who is 9 years old, has pneumonia. Her lungs are filled with fluid and there seems to be a mass on her right lung. She is not responding well to medication so they are doing surgery. James is fasting for her.
I got up today with every intention of going to stake conference but I just did not feel well or have the energy. James went by himself.
I stayed home and slept and, I will admit it, watched a Hallmark movie. When James came home he shared his notes with me. I did listen to a couple of conference talks and read my scriptures. I think I just needed some down time.
Two books sold today, although we don't do business on Sunday we can't stop people from buying our books on Sunday. One was an old Victoria Holt book, "On The Night of the Seventh Moon," and "Make a Mix Cookery." I used Make a Mix when I used to make chimichangas. They have a great chimi mix.
Here are some of James's notes:
Prelude Music: "Lead Kindly Light"
Elder David J. Harris, Area 70 presiding
Opening Hymn: "High on a Mountain Top"
Charlie Gordon from our ward was voted to receive the Melchizedek priesthood.
Choir: "This Is the Christ"
President Beeler - Our trials affect how we relate to and understand the suffering of others. They teach us compassion, to mourn with those who mourn, and comfort those in need of comfort. Our personal ministry is to do those things for others that only we can do. Heavenly Father does not exclude us from suffering but gives us the peace and comfort and direction to overcome and to reach out to others.
Emma Straine: 18 years old. Talked about President Nelson's admonition to be members of the Youth Battallion:
1. Fast for 7 days from social media.
2. Make a sacrifice of your time and give it to the Lord.
3. Make a life with your feet on the Covenant Path.
4. Pray daily for missionary opportunities.
5. Be a light to the world.
Frank Russell - New convert of one year. My conversion began from the natural man to start to become a saint, when the elders first began to teach. Going to the temple for baptisms has been very enjoyable. Testified of the truth of the Book of Mormon and prophets. The worth of souls is great in the sight of God.
Paula Johnson - Asked to give a report of her first visit to the temple. The temple is for imperfect people who are striving for perfection. Grateful for all those who helped get her there.
"How Firm a Foundation"
Sister Palmer - Gratitude for temple workers and patrons. The L.A. temple has 200 seats in their endowment rooms compared to 40 in the Snowflake.
President Palmer - In 4th Nephi for almost 200 years the saints lived in righteousness after the Savior's visit.
The importance of the Sacrament. The Savior in the Book of Mormon instituted the Sacrament. He invited the people to go home and invite others and to study and pray. We are invited to be in the temple often.
Choir: "Nearer My God to Thee"
Elder David Harris: Spoke of Richard G. Scott attended their stake conference while he was serving as a stake president. Elder Scott called their 18 year old daughter out of the audience. He asked her alot of questions about their family and their faithfulness: Are you having family home evening? Are you having family prayer and family scripture study? Last question was, who is in charge in your home. Her answer was: "Well my dad thinks he is, but really it's my mom."
Review President Beeler's admonitions and direction. Then he reviewed the Prophet's request during general conference including "You Need to Repent."
A simple invitation to attend a church meeting to his great grandmother in Scandinavia in the 1800's has resulted in so many faithful members of the Church with temple ordinances.
The Good Samaritan. Around us today are people who are hurting. People who have been beaten up, abandoned, stripped of self-respect and self-confidence. When we see a need we need to be a good Samaritan and render help and comfort. (See Mosiah 2:41). We have more opportunity than ever before.
In the late afternoon I did some walking and worked on my blog. James wrote an email to Ben. I will do mine in the morning.
This is the day President Eyring was called
as an apostle. Robert D. Hales is embracing him
while Jeffrey R. Holland looks on.
I like this "grass" better than that green
stuff outside.
Sunday Best
