Showing posts with label Bishop Miller's family. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Bishop Miller's family. Show all posts

Sunday, December 29, 2019

Sunday, December 15th, 2019

Detroit, Michigan
63rd operating temple
Dedicated: 23 Oct 1999
By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ, Jehovah
DC 29:1
Listen to the voice of Jesus Christ, your Redeemer, the Great I Am, whose arm of mercy hath atoned for your sins;
Book of Mormon
Ether 10:17-34
New Testament
Review Revelation 1-11; Begin Christmas Lesson


Oct 2019 General Conference
"Thru Cloud and Sunshine, Lord, Abide with Me"
Reyna I. Aburto
"My dear sisters, it is normal to feel sad or worried once in a while. Sadness and anxiety are natural human emotions. However, if we are constantly sad and if our pain blocks our ability to feel the love of our Heavenly Father and His Son and the influence of the Holy Ghost, then we may be suffering from depression, anxiety, or another emotional condition."

We had three beef bulls in our yard this morning. Too bad they weren't bull elk maybe James would have been more welcoming.

Very windy today. Sacrament meeting is packed. The first thing that I noticed was that all of Kip and Alicia Hunsaker's kids and grandkids were in attendance. I whispered to James, "Kip Hunsaker is going to be the new bishop." I told Jean Howard who was sitting next to me and her comment was, "I think it's going to be brother Grapp."

I was right. Kip Hunsaker is the new bishop.  President Beeler started out by saying that today is a special day. It is an opportunity for people to express gratitude to Bishop Miller and to raise their hands in support of the new bishop. He said the reason the bishop sits on the stand is not to put himself above others but to be a watchman on the tower and to look out at his congregation and think, "Who needs me today?"  

There are certain responsibilities a bishop cannot delegate. One is his responsibility to the youth. When it comes to the calling of a bishop, the Lord speaks. The Lord has made His will known regarding the bishop of the Vernon ward. His name has been on the desk of President Russell M. Nelson.

Bishop Miller's release is bittersweet because he has served so diligently. 

Anne Miller said a few words about peace and gratitude.
Bishop Miller testified that as a bishop, the Lord carries you. He said he has a friend that told him that the older he gets the more Christlike he wants to become. It becomes the most important thing in life. Bishop Miller said that has been true for him also.

Alicia Hunsaker said she supports her husband as the bishop with all of her heart.

Bishop Hunsaker said he asked the question when he was called: "Why me?"  He thanked Bishop Miller and said he has loved serving in Primary. He thought he would die there. He asked us to be patient with him and give him a little time to "get into the groove."

Our closing song was "Nearer My God to Thee." It is Bishop Miller's favorite hymn. He sings it to his children every night before they go to bed.

Pam Wood taught Sunday School. I sat by Chris Brady and Katie Hahn.  

I gave a pumpkin roll to the Howard's and the Wood's along with a Christmas card from us. 

We FaceTimed with Jared, Kacey, and Charlie. Charlie was excited to see "papa."

James and I both sent email messages to our missionary, Elder Trezise.




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Wednesday, November 29, 2017

Sunday, November 26th, 2017

Aba Nigeria
121st operating temple
Dedicated: 7 Aug 2005
By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ Atonement through
John 11:25
Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the ife: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:
Book of Mormon
Mormon 7:1-8:11
*Why am I grateful for the Book of Mormon?
I feel the Spirit when I read the Book of Mormon, and my life is so happy and blessed when I apply its teachings. The truths contained in it will answer my question about the time I live in. The Book of Mormon is essential to the gospel of Jesus Christ. It testifies of the Bible and they come together to testify that Jesus is the Christ. It is my peace, and my comfort. It brings me closer to Jesus Christ. 
"Whoso treasureth up my word shall not be deceived." 
Doctrine Covenants Favorite Scriptures
DC 12:8
And no one can assist in this work except he shall be humble and full of love, having faith, hope, and charity, being temperate in all things, whatsoever shall be entrusted to his care.
General Conference
Apart, But Still One
Elder Joni L. Koch
"Brothers and sisters, we have no right to portray anybody, including from our Church circle, as a badly finished product! Rather, our words about our fellow beings should reflect our belief in Jesus Christ and His Atonement and that, in Him and through Him, we can always change for the better!"


I got up early this morning to finish preparing my Primary lesson. I am actually giving two lessons, the first pioneers enter the Salt Lake Valley and Faith of the Pioneers. I get to tell the cricket and the seagulls story!

Today was high council Sunday and Ron Hall was our high council speaker. Brother Greer was also on the stand. 

I had Sister Kuffer's class again today, which only included Zemira and Bailey. From my class Colter, Curtis, and Liana. Curtis finished his paper today which means he got an extra reward. Liana helped us load up our stuff and take it to the car. Such a sweetie.

Kim and Brian came home after sacrament meeting and worked on the tree lights. They put all the one that are out on the back side of the tree and the tree looks so much better. I can finally decorate!

After lunch Kim and Brian packed up and left.  We said our goodbyes:

Thanks for coming!

We took a nap and while I was still in bed James got up and went home teaching with Brother Westbrook to see the Peeler's. 
While he was gone I had to chase a coyote away again. 

We spent a quiet evening at home studying the gospel. We started our new book, "Life Everlasting." 

Today was Elder Heyman's birthday. I wished him a Happy Birthday and told him we were looking forward to seeing him at the conference in Show Low on Dec. 9th and 10th.

Uriah Miller is sick. The bishop was not at church today because he took him to the hospital. He has bleeding sores in his mouth and they said it was a virus and would take about 10 days to run it's course.  We will be praying for him. Uriah is three years old.

We also just heard that our friend Lynda Tanner who got married and is now Lynda Johnson, lost her 18 year old grandson. Lynda no longer lives in Vernon but I am friends with her on Facebook.
We will be praying for her too.

The world has gone crazy calling evil good
and good evil.

I love this one.

The Pope boys.

Patrick's family.

Oahu and Diamondhead in the background.
This is where we spent out honeymoon.

Bishop Miller and his family.
Bishop is holding Uriah.