Dedicated: 21 May 2000
By: James E. Faust
Jesus Christ, Jehovah
Isaiah 43:11
I, even I, am the Lord; and beside me there is no savior.
Book of Mormon
Review Title page, Introduction and Witnesses
I, even I, am the Lord; and beside me there is no savior.
Book of Mormon
Review Title page, Introduction and Witnesses
Oct 2019 General Conference
"Spiritual Capacity"
Michelle D. Craig
"Act without delay. When you receive promptings and then act with intention, the Lord can use you. The more you act, the more familiar the voice of the Spirit becomes. You will increasingly recognize God's guidance and that He is 'willing ... to reveal His mind and will.' If you delay, you might forget the prompting or miss the chance to help someone for God."
We left around 5:30 this morning, in time to make it to the Galveston 3rd ward Fast & Testimony meeting. We sat by Sheri, Max and Evan in the back. Evan passed the sacrament to us. Lynette Braddock gave the most beautiful, heartfelt invocation.
These are the people who bore their testimonies:
Brother Corley, Jennifer Nichols, Bunny Miner, Brother Allen, Laurie Jensen, Nora Chase, Clint Allen, Jr., Brother Payne, Brother Rimer, Jim Price, sister whose husband just got baptized - Sheri couldn't remember her name, Diana Chase, Ashley from another ward who is African American and bore a wonderful testimony. I told her so when I saw her in Sunday School.
Gerry Price, I was her visiting teacher and went to college with her sister Kathy, taught Sunday School. She introduced us to a new website. She and her husband Jim went on a Book of Mormon cruise with Book of Mormon Central and Jack Welch. The app is: KnoWhy: Book of Mormon Central
She also said their website, BookofMormonCentral.com has thousands of articles, podcasts, videos, and a news page.
The only problem James had with Gerry's lesson was the fact that she believes the Book of Mormon ruins are in South America. He believes they are in North America. We have a book, "The Book of Mormon in America's Heartland" which shows thousands of pieces of evidence of the Nephite, Lamanite culture and ancient relics written in Hebrew, such as the Ten Commandments.
Gerry uses a power point presentation with lots of slides with lots of information. It was pretty incredible. I was grateful when Hillary Jiminez pointed out that the lesson manual was not to be discounted. Gerry agreed.
Right after the two hour block we got in line for ordinations.
I believe we were second. James ordained Evan to the office of a Teacher with Brian, Paul, and Bishop Blaser in the circle. It was a special ordination and I hope Evan was listening and will take it to heart.
Stacy said she remembered Bishop Blaser's son being in her nursery class back in 2012. Bishop said yes, he was being baptized this year.
James told Bishop Blaser the latest news on Ben. The bishop knew nothing. I wonder why the Mission President isn't keeping him informed.
We took a few quick photos and then hurried to east Mesa for Rowan's ordination.
Max 16, Evan 13, Sheri - not telling
We got to the church before Darrel, Trina and the kids arrived.
We heard the executive secretary tell the bishop that there was only Rowan and Addy left for interviews. I guess Addy is being called as the Laurel class president although she is one of the younger ones. Good choice. I don't know of a more righteous young woman.
Bob and Suzy Case, Trina's parents were the next to arrive. Suzy told me she was grateful for Darrel being such a good husband and father. She said her boys are no longer interested in the Church and it makes them very sad.
Praying for Australia
When at Darrel and Trina's we stay in the
Whirly Girl room.
Pretty in Pink
The only problem James had with Gerry's lesson was the fact that she believes the Book of Mormon ruins are in South America. He believes they are in North America. We have a book, "The Book of Mormon in America's Heartland" which shows thousands of pieces of evidence of the Nephite, Lamanite culture and ancient relics written in Hebrew, such as the Ten Commandments.
Gerry uses a power point presentation with lots of slides with lots of information. It was pretty incredible. I was grateful when Hillary Jiminez pointed out that the lesson manual was not to be discounted. Gerry agreed.
Right after the two hour block we got in line for ordinations.
I believe we were second. James ordained Evan to the office of a Teacher with Brian, Paul, and Bishop Blaser in the circle. It was a special ordination and I hope Evan was listening and will take it to heart.
Stacy said she remembered Bishop Blaser's son being in her nursery class back in 2012. Bishop said yes, he was being baptized this year.
James told Bishop Blaser the latest news on Ben. The bishop knew nothing. I wonder why the Mission President isn't keeping him informed.
We took a few quick photos and then hurried to east Mesa for Rowan's ordination.
We got to the church before Darrel, Trina and the kids arrived.
We heard the executive secretary tell the bishop that there was only Rowan and Addy left for interviews. I guess Addy is being called as the Laurel class president although she is one of the younger ones. Good choice. I don't know of a more righteous young woman.
Bob and Suzy Case, Trina's parents were the next to arrive. Suzy told me she was grateful for Darrel being such a good husband and father. She said her boys are no longer interested in the Church and it makes them very sad.
Darrel did a great job ordaining Rowan to the office of a Teacher. He told him to take his responsibilities seriously. The last thing he said was to remember the Savior and to stay close to Him. It was very touching. Darrel has such a tender heart. Rough exterior, but tender heart.
Back at Darrel and Trina's we unload, unpack, and settle in. We broke our fast this afternoon. I felt good about my effort even though it wasn't exactly 24 hours. We fasted to feel the Spirit more in our home and to avoid contention.
Addy made S'more brownies for tonight's "Come Follow Me" gathering. She loves to bake.
Addy the baker
Trina had a meeting after the ordination about girls camp. She tried calling the Wallace's in our ward but they are booked. I told her about the Vernon Girls Camp and she asked if it was fun. I told her that you bring your own fun. She also is talking about going river rafting. Decisions, decisions. Girls camp is a big deal.
Darrel and Trina got lots of deliveries today. Several ceiling fans, and a foursquare volleyball game. They set the volleyball game up in the greenbelt and played for awhile. Soon Darrel came in and grilled steaks for everyone. They were delicious! Trina made her special sweet potatoes and we had a salad.
Soon people began to arrive for "Come Follow Me." Sheri, Evan, and Max were first. Stacy called to say they wouldn't be coming but would be sure and come next month. Kim and Brian arrived and it was time to start. We had a good discussion about the title page, introduction, and witnesses to the Book of Mormon. Brian shared his testimony as to how the Book of Mormon has changed his life. I shared my testimony and story about seeing a Book of Mormon in my grandparents house when I was ten and somehow knowing it would have a profound affect on my life. Like Brian said, there is a power in the book that you feel and sometimes can't explain.
I had given Lola some pictures to color and she showed them. They applied to the lesson. Ruby showed us what the keystone of an arch was and her favorite Book of Mormon story which happens to be Nephi building the boat. Addy answered a question and Rowan, Max and Evan played the "hold up your word" game while grandpa read the introduction. So did the girls. Kim shared the story of Mary Whitmer getting to see the gold plates as shown to her by an "older gentleman." It was a good evening. We ended with Darrel playing on of the new Book of Mormon videos on the TV and having rootbeer floats and Addy's brownies.
We had a short Facetime with Jared, Kacey, and Charlie. We should have had everyone say hello to them but we weren't thinking right. Kim was a little sad she didn't get to say hi.
I gave Sheri and Kim each a temple name to do this month. Sheri has Flossie Copple and Kim has Ada Jones.
Praying for Australia
Whirly Girl room.
Pretty in Pink
Such sweet, adorable girls!
