Lubbock, Texas
109th operating temple
Dedicated: 21 April 2002
By: Gordon B. Hinckley
What should I pray for?
Bible Dictionary, "Prayer," paragraph 9
Book of Mormon references on prayer include 1 Ne. 18:3; Alma 34:17-28; Ether 2:14.
Jesus Christ betrayal of
Luke 22:6
And he promised, and sought opportunity to betray him unto them in the absence of the multitude.
Book of Mormon
Mosiah 13:5-35
How might this story of Abinadi give you courage when you face difficult tasks?
- It takes courage to respond to every situation the way the Savior would. Most of us will not have to die in order to bear testimony of Christ but we will be asked to show our loyalty and courage by living the gospel in an ever increasing world. How does the story of Abinadi give me courage when faced with difficulties? I like this quote by President Russell M. Nelson: "When we know who we are and what God expects of us - when his law is written in our hearts..we are spiritually protected." More than anything I desire to do what God expects of me.
Old Testament
Judges 21
The people lament the desolation of Benjamin - The inhabitants of Jabesh-Gilead are destroyed for not engaging in the war with Benjamin - Wives are provided for the remnant of Benjamin.
General Conference
Revelation for the Church, Revelation for Our Lives
President Russell M. Nelson
"In coming days, it will not be possible to survive spiritually without the guiding, directing, comforting, and constant influence of the Holy Ghost."
We begin our "Chunky Monkey" challenge today. I have already lost 10 lbs. so I am ready for this.
James helped me cut these out at the last minute today for my lesson. Each figure represents one of the twelve tribes of Israel
The lesson was about Joseph's brothers selling him into Egypt.
Lots of cutting and folding.
We made a set for each child in my class
and a couple of extras.
James left for church before I did. I have a meeting afterwards so we took separate cars. I got there just before 9. James had already set the chairs up in my room and carried my stuff in for me.
Pam and Rick are here. Pam grabbed me to remind me of our lunch date on Tuesday. I am so happy they are here. Pam brought a friend. Her name is Jennifer.
Ty A. was the youth speaker. He spoke on family history work and using FamilySearch. "Power comes from doing family history. There will be more closeness in your family. We can be strengthened when we do family history work."
Brother Grapp spoke next. His topic was strengthening our testimony of living prophets. He quoted Article of Faith #9. He also said that Christ spoke and gave specific instructions to individuals as well as His apostles. DC 1:38-39. The Prophet speaks to the world and to us as individuals. The Holy Spirit tailors his message to each one of us. The prophets are speaking to us. Are we listening? The Family Proclamation is a good example. Prophets show us the joy that comes from living the gospel. "Decisions Determine Destiny." This was something President Monson said.
Obedience brings blessings. Exact obedience brings miracles.
Brother Patrick was the closing speaker. His time was cut short. He spoke about the life and mission of Joseph Smith.
Brother Grapp and Brother Patrick both started their talks with Aloha! Brother Grapp served a mission in Hawaii and Brother Patrick was stationed there in the military. He was baptized in Hawaii on December 25th, 1968.
The Vernon ward choir sang the closing number: "Where Can I Turn for Peace?"
Today is my last week to teach Primary. These are the children that attended: Liana, Andyn, Amaron, and Colter. I don't know where Jace and Gracie were.
James came in for the attention activity and explained to the class how a pearl is made inside of an oyster. It starts with an irritant, sand, and grows into something beautiful. The analogy is that even though bad things happen to us we can turn them around for good if we have the right attitude. This is what Joseph did after he was sold into Egypt.
Once we got through the lesson we celebrated Andyn's birthday, which is today, by letting her open her birthday gifts from me. I got her some little toys from Dollar General, a jewelry box with a butterfly on top, and a beautiful heart-shaped crystal necklace.
I also gave her a card and told her how much I loved her and how proud I was of her for her knowledge of the scriptures.
Andyn: Such a sweetheart
I walked Amaron down to sharing time and gave him a hug. He loves to sit by me and he will probably miss me the most.
Now, on to Relief Society. I have decided I like the new arrangement of sitting in a circle because you can see everyone. Pam was sitting by Millie. I guess her friend went home. Sister Curtis gave the lesson. It was about keeping the Sabbath day holy through worship and service. She did an excellent job and had good participation.
After the block Tamara, Laurann, Kerri and I sat around the table in the front of the Relief Society room and had our first presidency meeting. I gave the spiritual thought by quoting from Moroni 10:32. Laurann's boys played on the floor and we ate lunch and snacks while we discussed the business of Relief Society.
We need a new teacher so Tamara is going to talk to the bishop and request Sister Skousen. We chose conference talks for the lessons this coming month. I will not have to teach until July.
After our meeting I went home and took a short nap. Brother Westbrook is gone visiting his new granddaughter in Safford so James needs someone to go with him to visit the Woods.'
I was a little negative about going but quickly repented. The Wood's are about our age and they moved to Vernon for peace and quiet, like we did. They love to travel and went to Alaska last year. They will be going to BYU's graduation next week and taking one of their homemade quilts to a loved one, I think it's Sister Woods' daughter. She has 3 children by a previous marriage. Her first husband died. Brother Wood had two sons by a previous marriage.
We both enjoyed the visit and found we have a lot in common with them and things to admire that aren't common with us.
This evening we studied the gospel and read. I listened to President Nelson's conference address from October 1995, "Perfection Pending." 'Our adoration of Jesus is best expressed by our emulation of Jesus.'
Sister Heyman has a duck that nested in one
of her flower pots. Today some of the eggs
hatched. The ones that didn't hatch, sadly the
mamma duck left behind.
So cute! They should name one Petunia since
they were born in a petunia bed.
There she is, Petunia!
Everybody wants to see.
The following post was written by
Rebecca's daughter Christina:
I thought this was so beautiful that
I wanted to share it.
Lola looks a little stressed. Last year at the
resort she was afraid of the water. I wonder
how she will be this year.
