Portland, Oregon
42nd operating temple
Dedicated: 19-21 Aug 1989
By: Gordon B. Hinckley
Jesus Christ, Death of
3 Nephi 9:22
Therefore, whoso repenteth and cometh unto me as a little child, him will I receive, for of such is the kingdom of God. Behold, for such I have laid down my life, and have take it up again; therefore repent, and come unto me ye ends of the earth, and be saved.
Book of Mormon
#1 - Finished!
#2 - Finished!
General Conference
Therefore, whoso repenteth and cometh unto me as a little child, him will I receive, for of such is the kingdom of God. Behold, for such I have laid down my life, and have take it up again; therefore repent, and come unto me ye ends of the earth, and be saved.
Book of Mormon
#1 - Finished!
#2 - Finished!
General Conference
Shepherding Souls
Elder Gary E. Stevenson
"The Savior showed by example what it means to minister as He served out of love. ...He...taught, prayed for, comforted, and blessed those around Him, inviting all to follow Him.... As Church members minister in a higher and holier way, they prayerfully seek to serve as He would - to 'watch over the church always, and be with and strengthen them,' 'visit the house of each member,' and help each become a true disciple of Jesus Christ.'"
Stacy was going to take her car to church but decided to ride with us instead. Sheri complained that dad followed her too closely and it made her nervous. I think she was nervous because she is not used to driving in the snow.
The last week to sing Christmas carols for awhile. Today we sang: "Hark the Herald Angels Sing," and "Away in a Manger."
Ty A. was the youth speaker today. He spoke on the 4th verse of "I Am a Child of God." He focused on the phrase that says, "His promises are sure." In Mosiah 29:20 it says the people were delivered out of bondage because they cried mightily to God. He talked about Christ's enduring to the end and if He had not we would not have the Atonement. He ended by bearing his testimony.
Anne Miller spoke about how the Book of Mormon has blessed her life and some of the promises President Nelson made to the women of the Church if they would read it again. He said the heavens would be opened and we would have increased inspiration and revelation. "Be still and know that I am God." Take time to feel the joy. Follow the prophet, come unto Christ, experience redemption through repentance and the Holy Messiah.
Bishop Miller also spoke. He talked about the 2,000 stripling warriors and how they were taught by their mothers and the increased emphasis today of the importance of mothers and fathers teaching in the home. Sometimes in the midst of our trials we don't see that we "are doing it." Example of Anne giving birth to Uriah and saying, "I can't do this."
During the second hour Brother Scott gave the Sunday School lesson. Sheri, Ian, Max, Evan, Michael, and Joshua all went home after sacrament meeting. Stacy stayed and went to Sunday School with me and then Michael came and got her. On the way back to the cabin they slid off in the snow because of cross country skiers. It's okay because the skiers helped them get back on the road.
During the third hour Bishop Miller conducted and we had a discussion about the upcoming year and the new church schedule.
He talked about who is responsible for temple and family history work in the ward now and missionary work. Sean Hunsaker and Kerri Halcomb are over missionary work and Blain Curtis and myself are responsible for temple and family history work. Bishop said, "Family history has helped me as a bishop help people with addictions. Family stories change our lives. Temple and family hisotyr work is vital in helping people feel the Spirit and change their lives." It was a good meeting. Brother Skousen said that he is excited for the changes because change means growth.
I blogged and watched Christmas movies this afternoon. Michael and Max watched the Seahawks and Cardinals game. The Seahawks, Michael's team, won. Max was not too upset because now the Cardinal's get a first round draft pick.
Sheri fixed roast, potatoes, and carrots and rolls for dinner. Another delicious roast.
Stacy came home from church and took a nap and then she left for home. It's supposed to snow some more tonight and she does not want to take the chance that she won't be able to get out. Shipley and Vader went home with her but Michael and Joshua stayed here and will came home with the Trezise's on Thursday.
Kim and Brian are coming up tomorrow. They had a temple wedding to go to today.
This evening we had a gospel discussion based on part of the first lesson in the family and individual "Come Follow Me" manual. We read Matthew 13:1-23, the parable of the sower and discussed it. I felt like we had a good discussion and Ian participated a lot. I like it when we have family here and we study the gospel together.
I emailed Ben and told him about it. I guess he studied the same thing today.
The last week to sing Christmas carols for awhile. Today we sang: "Hark the Herald Angels Sing," and "Away in a Manger."
Ty A. was the youth speaker today. He spoke on the 4th verse of "I Am a Child of God." He focused on the phrase that says, "His promises are sure." In Mosiah 29:20 it says the people were delivered out of bondage because they cried mightily to God. He talked about Christ's enduring to the end and if He had not we would not have the Atonement. He ended by bearing his testimony.
Anne Miller spoke about how the Book of Mormon has blessed her life and some of the promises President Nelson made to the women of the Church if they would read it again. He said the heavens would be opened and we would have increased inspiration and revelation. "Be still and know that I am God." Take time to feel the joy. Follow the prophet, come unto Christ, experience redemption through repentance and the Holy Messiah.
Bishop Miller also spoke. He talked about the 2,000 stripling warriors and how they were taught by their mothers and the increased emphasis today of the importance of mothers and fathers teaching in the home. Sometimes in the midst of our trials we don't see that we "are doing it." Example of Anne giving birth to Uriah and saying, "I can't do this."
During the second hour Brother Scott gave the Sunday School lesson. Sheri, Ian, Max, Evan, Michael, and Joshua all went home after sacrament meeting. Stacy stayed and went to Sunday School with me and then Michael came and got her. On the way back to the cabin they slid off in the snow because of cross country skiers. It's okay because the skiers helped them get back on the road.
During the third hour Bishop Miller conducted and we had a discussion about the upcoming year and the new church schedule.
He talked about who is responsible for temple and family history work in the ward now and missionary work. Sean Hunsaker and Kerri Halcomb are over missionary work and Blain Curtis and myself are responsible for temple and family history work. Bishop said, "Family history has helped me as a bishop help people with addictions. Family stories change our lives. Temple and family hisotyr work is vital in helping people feel the Spirit and change their lives." It was a good meeting. Brother Skousen said that he is excited for the changes because change means growth.
I blogged and watched Christmas movies this afternoon. Michael and Max watched the Seahawks and Cardinals game. The Seahawks, Michael's team, won. Max was not too upset because now the Cardinal's get a first round draft pick.
Sheri fixed roast, potatoes, and carrots and rolls for dinner. Another delicious roast.
Stacy came home from church and took a nap and then she left for home. It's supposed to snow some more tonight and she does not want to take the chance that she won't be able to get out. Shipley and Vader went home with her but Michael and Joshua stayed here and will came home with the Trezise's on Thursday.
Kim and Brian are coming up tomorrow. They had a temple wedding to go to today.
This evening we had a gospel discussion based on part of the first lesson in the family and individual "Come Follow Me" manual. We read Matthew 13:1-23, the parable of the sower and discussed it. I felt like we had a good discussion and Ian participated a lot. I like it when we have family here and we study the gospel together.
I emailed Ben and told him about it. I guess he studied the same thing today.
Scarlett, already to go
These are some of the clothes we gave
Charlie when we went to Texas. She
looks so cute!
Playing Apples to Apples and watching TV
Not sure what is happening in this picture.
Back in Chandler it looks like Alex is
thinking about something and G-pa is
demonstrating something with his fingers.
G-pa says they were talking about truth and
philosophy.
Now that's a good piece of advice from a
wise philospher.
Stacy posted this on Facebook
