Happy Father's Day!
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
expected completion date:
mid-2019
3 Nephi 12
Jesus calls and commissions the twelve disciples; He delivers to the Nephites a discourse similar to the Sermon on the Mount; He speaks the Beatitudes; His teachings transcend and take precedence over the law of Moses; Men are commanded to be perfect even as He and His Father are perfect; Compare Matthew 5.
Alma 18:12-43
As Ammon teaches the plan of redemption, Lamoni recognizes his need for the Savior.
*What are some things Ammon was able to do beyond his natural ability?
*Why do you think it is important to teach about the Creation and the Fall when we teach about the Atonement of Jesus Christ?
*As we understand our need for the Savior, we will desire to repent.
DC 88:87-98
86-94, Signs, upheavals of the elements, and angels prepare the way for the coming of the Lord;
How are men's hearts failing them today?
* Because of fear, poor health, and sin.
General Conference
The Greatest Among You
President Dieter F. Uchtdorf
" To be effective Church leaders, we must learn this critical lesson: leadership in the Church is not so much about directing others as it is about our willingness to be directed by God. As Saints of the Most High God, we are to 'remember in all things the poor and the needy, the sick and the afflicted, for he that doeth not these things, the same is not my disciple.'"
Happy 8th Birthday to Ruby!
Waffles with whipped cream,
two of her favorite things!
Ruby and cousin Kreed
2015, six years old
2012, 3 years old
Before church today James and I celebrated Father's Day.
Sorry to interrupt your studies Honey,
but it's Father's Day!
Two new ties, a white shirt, the shirt he is
wearing, a Harry's razor and aftershave,
and an . . .
My hero!
So handsome, and it makes you look taller!
Put on your thinking hat.
Kacey posted this.
An amazing example of forgiveness and
fatherhood in the scriptures,
The Return of the Prodigal Son.
Ty A. was the youth speaker in sacrament meeting today. He spoke about the importance of keeping a journal. Amen!
Jackson A. was the next speaker, he is 18 and spoke on leadership. and example. He started off by saying that his parents are the best examples of leadership in his life. "My dad has always taken me to work. He has taught me to work hard. When I run my dad follows me in his truck." "As we follow the example of the Savior our light will shine for others. my family are great examples for me to follow." Jackson also looks to the young men in the ward for ideas of how to be better. "People are always watching you, so be a good example." "I am grateful for the example of my Savior and Church leaders like the Prophet Joseph Smith." We need to learn from others mistakes. All the young men in our ward have the goal to serve a mission. My brother is a return missionary and has now been married in the temple. He is a great example to me.
David Clark Halls from the high council was the concluding speaker. He spoke on the Holy Ghost and started out by saying that President Shumway ministers to others through the Holy Ghost. He gave the example in Elder Rasband's talk about being a first responder of the Holy Ghost. "Learn to hear and understand the language of the Spirit. Sometimes it is just a thought. Doubters will say that it is not reasonable that the Spirit would speak to us." "Sometimes we 'coast' and lose the Spirit. It is those times that we need to get back on track. Matt 1:22 - "The very elect will be deceived." Keep close to the Spirit to keep from being deceived.
The Holy Ghost also comforts and guides us. Some of the fruits of the Spirit are joy, love, and peace. Mosiah 3:19 talks about the natural man being an enemy to God. If we are a "natural man or woman" the things of the Spirit don't make sense to us. The Holy Ghost can smooth off our rough edges. 3 Nephi 17 Christ blesses the sick and the children. We can always have the Spirit of Christ with us through the Holy Ghost. To now God we must learn to language of the Spirit. (I loved this talk!)
The Relief Society had a nice luncheon prepared for all the men in the ward. Colter was late for class because he went and got a cookie. Thank goodness I had cookies for the rest of my class. My class today consisted of: Colter, Curtis, Gracie, Jace, Liana, and Jack a visitor. After Primary Curtis and I delivered scriptures, a fidget spinner and cookies to Braxton who wasn't home. We gave them to his dad.
We learned during singing time that Brother Hunsaker can wiggle his ears. Brother Miller taught James's class today. Brother Cooper taught the high priests and went off on a tangent about the book Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand. I told James that was against Church policy and someone should speak to him about it.
For lunch we had grilled tuna and cheese sandwiches with tomato soup. I took a nap while James and his partner Brother Westbrook visited the Peeler's. James is getting his voice back thanks to his steroid prescription.
All of James's kids texted or called him today which made his day. I made him some chocolate covered strawberries and we had them for dinner. It was a wonderful Sabbath Day!
It was 96 degrees here in Vernon!
