Billings, Montana
66th operating temple
Dedicated: 20-21 Nov 1999
By: Gordon B. Hinckley
Jesus Christ Authority of
2 Nephi 9:5
Yea, I know that ye know that in the body he shall show himself unto those at Jerusalem, from whence we came; for it is expedient that it should be among them; for it behooveth the great Creator that he suffereth himself to become subject unto man in the flesh, and die for all men, that all men might become subject unto him.
Book of Mormon
2 Nephi 28:17-32
* Why do you think it is dangerous for people to be "at ease in Zion" thinking that no improvement is needed?
*What can we do to make sure we are building upon the Rock and are receiving with gladness?
Talk: "Upon This Rock"
By: Bruce R. McConkie, April 1981
Old Testament
Numbers 22-23
22 Balak offers money, cattle, and great honors to Balaam to curse Israel - The Lord forbids Balaam to do so - An angel opposes Balaam on the way.
23 The Lord commands Balaam to bless Israel - He does so, saying, Who can count the dust of Jacob? and, What hath God wrought!
Old Testament Favorite Scriptures
Exodus 20:15
Thou shalt not steal.
General Conference
Spiritual Eclipse
Gary E. Stevenson
" Eyewear designed to protect the sight of those in the zone of a total solar eclipse can prevent permanent damage and even blindness. Gospel glasses comprised of a knowledge and testimony of gospel principles and ordinances provide a gospel perspective that can similarly provide greater spiritual protection and clarity for someone exposed to the hazards of a spiritual eclipse. If you discover anything that seems to be blocking the light and joy of the gospel in your life, I invite you to place it in a gospel perspective. Look through a gospel lens and be vigilant not to allow insignificant and inconsequential matters in life to obscure your eternal view of the great plan of happiness. In short, don't let life's distractions eclipse heaven's light."
Happy Birthday Tanner!
"As we demonstrate our faith in Christ's delivering power, even to the point of getting our feet wet, the Lord will part the waters and bring about our redemption."
"The lid of the ark of the covenant was also called the mercy seat or seat of atonement. There was no more poignant symbol of Christ and His delivering power than the ark of the covenant."
(March 2018 Ensign, p. 50-51).
James and I arrived at the temple before 6:30 much to James's delight. We brought three dozen rolls along with butter and strawberry jam.
President and Sister Palmer were our trainers today. We watched a video about patron names or temple family shared names. If a person comes in with only one name to do for initiatory they will no longer be able to also do the names the temple has. I am not sure why but that is the new rule. Temple names are now called family shared names.
My first assignment was in initiatory, clothing. Sister Shelton was our first patron. Soon a few more came. The assignment only last for 30 minutes and then I moved on to the locker room, which was very uneventful. Next I had a break along with Sister Elmer, Sister Humphrey, and Sister Gentry.
Sister Gentry and I were the followers for the 9:30 session. I got to know her and I really like her. She lives in Show Low but used to be in the Pinetop-Lakeside stake. She was the stake Relief Society President and Sister Skousen from our ward was her counselor. They are very good friends. There were 26 sisters in our session and 16 brothers. We found a name that had fallen on the floor from another session which made everyone happy. We had one sister with her apron on wrong side out, and one sister with her veil on wrong side out. We have been told not to embarrass people but let things go if they are not caught in a timely fashion.
James was a follower in the 11:00 session and offered the prayer. In his prayer he prayed for rain.
While I was a greeter downstairs there was a very noisy wedding party waiting for the bride and groom to come out. They were in the foyer and Sister Elmer went out to remind them that they were still in the temple. Soon they went outside and when the bride and groom came out the crowd let out a loud cheer. Sister Palmer, the temple matron said she could here it in her office upstairs.
I saw three people from high school, Kathy H., Kerry B., and Barry F. Barry is the one who pulled my car out of the mud at a party at Daggs Reservoir now known as White Mountain Lake.
It was raining when we walked to our car. James's prayer was answered.
We stopped at Walmart and Sonic. The green chili cheeseburger I got at Sonic was too hot and I didn't really enjoy it.
I got up at 3:30 this morning so I had a long nap, but I got in my 10,000 steps. I worked on my Primary lesson this evening, "Abraham and Lot."
Looks delicious!
I ask James what this animal was,
thinking he wouldn't know, but
of course he did. It's a Dik Dik.
He looks like he's ready to jump.
Impressive!
Tasha labeled this picture, The Crew.
The Jones's baby boy Leo who was born Friday must have
open heart surgery this coming Tuesday.
One of his valves is too small to pump
blood to his body. Annie, his mom,
was my visiting teacher when she lived
in Arizona. She and her family just
moved to Indiana where her husband
will go to graduate school.
